Category: Global News
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 774
As the war enters its 774th day, these are the main developments.
Fears of discrimination in Thailand despite looming same sex marriage bill
The bill is likely to become law soon, but activists and those from LGBTQ community say more work needs to be done.
Philippines beefs up defences on its northernmost edge amid China tensions
Batanes could find itself on the doorstep of war should the South China Sea dispute escalate or China invade Taiwan.
Terminally ill Palestinian prisoner Walid Daqqa dies in Israeli custody
Daqqa was arrested by Israel in 1986 for killing an Israeli soldier and has remained in prison since then.
German civil servants demand ‘immediate’ end to Israeli arms supplies
Government workers call on Germany and the Netherlands to stop arms deliveries due to human rights concerns.
UK’s ‘Hardest Geezer’ completes challenge to run length of Africa
Russ Cook finishes the journey of over 16,000km (9,940 miles) in 352 days, raising $870,000 for two separate charities.
Mexico withdraws diplomats from its embassy in Ecuador after raid
Ecuador's raid on the Mexican embassy to arrest ex-Vice President Jorge Glas has severed ties between the two countries.
Fighting in southern Syria following bombing kills 17: War monitor
A blast that killed eight children on Saturday in al-Sanamayn led to clashes between rival groups in Deraa, SOHR says.
Week in pictures: An earthquake in Taiwan to Ramadan prayers in Jerusalem
A roundup of some of last week’s events.
Russia says Ukraine attack hits Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
Russian-installed officials at the plant say radiation levels remain normal after the attack.