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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 970
As the war enters its 970th day, these are the main developments.
Ex-UK foreign chief predicts quick end to Russia-Ukraine war if Trump wins
In an interview with Al Jazeera, David Owen says the war will likely end with Russia taking some of Ukraine's land.
Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with bone marrow cancer, reports say
Jailed Hollywood producer is being treated in prison for chronic myeloid leukaemia, US media outlets report.
Southeast Asia deepening dependence on fossil fuels, think tank warns
ASEAN's 10 members met the entirety of region’s rise in electricity demand last year through fossil fuels, report says.
Peruvian ex-president sentenced to more than 20 years in bribery case
Alejandro Toledo is the latest Latin American leader to be implicated in the Odebrecht corruption scandal.
Trump leading Harris among Arab Americans, poll suggests
The poll is the latest warning sign to Democrats that the war in Gaza is costing support among a key voting bloc.
Venezuela’s ex-oil minister arrested for alleged ties to US
Pedro Tellechea, Venezuela's former oil minister, had resigned just days before prosecutors announced his arrest.
Brazil victims of mining disaster take BHP to court in London
Victims of the worst environmental disaster in Brazil have filed a class action lawsuit seeking $47bn in damages.
Police in Mozambique disperse opposition protest after disputed election
Police use tear gas, clash with opposition protesters as post-election tensions soar.
Electricity finally begins to return in Cuba after multi-day power blackout
School is out and all non-essential work places ordered closed until Thursday after the island's power grid collapsed.
Can BRICS offer a counterbalance to the existing world order?
Partnership representing more 40 percent of the world's population doubles in strength.
Early voting in full swing in US election, Harris and Trump tied in polls
As the US election enters final two weeks the candidates are focusing on swing states hoping to pick up undecided voters
Israel’s siege on north Gaza intensifies as thousands trapped
The Israeli military’s weeks long siege of northern Gaza is pushing the area to the point of starvation.
Trump US rallies leave behind unpaid dues, again and again
With Donald Trump's history of not paying his dues, some cities have started asking for upfront payment for his rallies.
Biden ‘concerned’ about release of files on Israel’s plans to strike Iran
White House says the apparent leak of secret US assessments on Israel's preparations for the attack is 'unacceptable'.
Israel attacks branches of Hezbollah-linked finance group in Lebanon
Bombardment in southern and eastern Lebanon comes as the Health Ministry reports at least six people were killed.
In Turkey, Gulen’s death marks opportunity to move on from coup attempt
Fethullah Gulen, who has died aged 83, was blamed by Turkey for being behind a 2016 coup attempt.
Israeli strikes hit school in Gaza’s Jabalia amid intensifying siege
Israeli strikes have hit a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in north Gaza’s besieged Jabalia.
London police officer who fatally shot Chris Kaba acquitted of murder
Officer found not guilty in death of Chris Kaba, who was unarmed when he was shot in September 2022.
US says it is seeking lasting end to war in Lebanon ‘as soon as possible’
In Beirut, Biden's envoy says he is 'saddened' by devastation in Lebanon as Israel's US-backed offensive intensifies.