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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 542
As the war enters its 542nd day, these are the main developments.
United Nations statistics underscore ‘extreme brutality’ of Haiti’s gangs
In a press briefing, the UN tallied 2,439 deaths since January, with 5,000 people displaced since last weekend.
Indonesia’s president has a cough, air pollution could be the culprit
President Joko Widodo's reported month-long cough has prompted government to address pollution; critics are sceptical.
Vietnam’s ‘ballroom’ culture: A safe space to celebrate transgender people
Latex, sequins and glitter dazzled as competitors took to the catwalk for fiery dance-offs at Saigon's first 'ballroom'.
Argentina’s populist candidate Javier Milei holds economic talk with IMF
Milei assured the International Monetary Fund that Argentina would not default on its debts if he is elected, aide says.
California receives first tropical storm watch as Hurricane Hilary nears
The Category 4 hurricane is anticipated to make landfall in the Mexican state of Baja California before moving north.
Israeli police arrest and brand Palestinian with ‘Star of David’: Report
A Palestinian man who was detained from Shuafat refugee camp in occupied East Jerusalem says he was brutally abused.
ECOWAS defence chiefs agree ‘D-day’ for Niger military intervention
West African bloc agrees to activate standby force as a last resort if diplomatic efforts fail after coup in Niger.
Leaders of US, South Korea and Japan hail summit as ‘turning point’
Countries pledge to deepen partnership at historic Camp David talks, while condemning actions of China and North Korea.
Woman arrested after spraying Quran-burner with fire extinguisher in Sweden
Quran-burnings have sparked angry protests in Muslim countries, attacks on Swedish diplomatic missions and threats.