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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,071
Here are the key developments on the 1,071st day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Afghan women cricketers reunite in first game after fleeing Taliban
Refugee cricketers hope the charity match can help 'open doors for Afghan women in education and sport' in the future.
Israel to free 110 Palestinian prisoners in latest Gaza ceasefire exchange
The 110 Palestinians due to be released from Israeli prisons today also include 30 children.
Plane and helicopter collide midair near Washington, DC, casualties feared
Ronald Reagan national airport halts all takeoffs and landings following midair collision.
Trump pledges to deport ‘Hamas sympathisers’ on college campuses
Council on American-Islamic Relations accuses US president of smearing students opposing genocide in Gaza.
Trump suggests he wants ethnic cleansing in Gaza. Is it feasible?
Analysts say political realities, including refusals from Egypt and Jordan, prevent mass displacement of Palestinians.
Former US Senator Bob Menendez given 11-year prison sentence for bribery
Menendez, once a powerful figure in US foreign policy, was found guilty of selling influence to the Egyptian government.
Real Madrid or Bayern await rattled Man City in Champions League playoffs
Real Madrid, Paris-Saint Germain and Manchester City avoid Champions League banana skins ahead of Friday's draw.
US President Trump to transfer undocumented immigrants to Guantanamo
The Guantanamo Bay detention centre has garnered a reputation for human rights abuses during the US 'war on terror'.
‘We will suffocate’: Palestinian refugees in Gaza fear UNRWA ban
Israel's new ban on the UN agency leaves many in Gaza worried about who will help them now.
President al-Sharaa and no more Baath party: What else has Syria announced?
Ahmed al-Sharaa has been Syria's de facto leader since the ouster of Bashar al-Assad in December.
How will US tech firms react to DeepSeek?
Chinese artificial intelligence startup says it can match Google and ChatGPT at a fraction of the cost.
Trump signs bill targeting undocumented immigrants accused of crimes
Donald Trump signed into law a bill requiring the federal detention of undocumented immigrants accused of crimes.
RFK Jr’s view on vaccines comes under fire at contentious US Senate hearing
Trump's nominee to lead federal health department says he is 'not anti-vaccine' as Democrats zero in on past remarks.
Qatari emir to visit Syria on Thursday: Al Jazeera sources
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani's visit will be the first by an Arab leader to Damascus since fall of Bashar al-Assad.
Trump administration reverses course on federal aid freeze after backlash
Order caused widespread confusion across federal government, with healthcare and housing programmes thrown into flux.
Millions celebrate the Lunar New Year around the world
As the Lunar New Year began on Wednesday, millions across the world are celebrating.
US Fed leaves rates unchanged
US Fed is in a holding pattern as it awaits more inflation and jobs data and clarity on President Trump's tariffs.
Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa named president for transitional period
Al-Sharaa was also authorised to form a temporary legislative council for the transitional phase, state media reports.
Israel says eight captives to be released Thursday under Gaza truce deal
Benjamin Netanyahu’s office names Israeli captives to be released as Arbel Yehud, Agam Berger and Gadi Moses.