These were the key developments on the 1,003rd day of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Chinese hackers are positioning themselves in U.S. critical infrastructure IT networks for a potential clash with the United States, a top American cybersecurity official said Friday. Morgan Adamski, executive director of U.S. Cyber Command, said Chinese-linked cyber operations are aimed at gaining an advantage in case of a major conflict with the United States. Officials have warned that China-linked hackers have compromised IT networks and taken steps to carry out disruptive attacks in the event of a conflict. Their activities include gaining access to key networks to enable potential disruptions such as manipulating heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems in server rooms, or disrupting critical energy and water controls, U.S. officials said earlier this year. Beijing routinely denies cyber operations targeting U.S. entities. The Chinese Embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Adamski was speaking to researchers at the Cyberwarcon security conference in Arlington, Virginia. On Thursday, U.S. Senator Mark Warner told The Washington Post a suspected China-linked hack on U.S. telecommunications firms was the worst telecom hack in U.S. history. That cyber espionage operation, dubbed “Salt Typhoon,” has included stolen call records data, compromised communications of top officials of both major U.S. presidential campaigns before the November 5 election, and telecommunications information related to U.S. law enforcement requests, the FBI said recently. The FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are providing technical assistance and information to potential targets, the bureau said. Adamski said Friday that the U.S. government has "executed globally synchronized activities, both offensively and defensively minded, that are laser-focused on degrading and disrupting PRC cyber operations worldwide." Public examples include exposing operations, sanctions, indictments, law enforcement actions and cybersecurity advisories, with input from multiple countries, Adamski said.

Defectors from Myanmar's military and police are learning skills that could put them on a new path after years of war.

Gatwick Airport’s south terminal was evacuated after a suspicious item was found in a piece of luggage.

Fury in US and Israel. EU says it will uphold ICC's request.

UN health agency says its decision is 'based on the rising number and continuing geographic spread of cases.'

In an interview, the scandal-plagued Gaetz reaffirmed his commitment to being a member of Trump's 'America First army'.

Pep Guardiola leads Man City out for the first time since signing a two-year extension when Tottenham visit on Saturday.

Legislators greenlight reforms giving more authority to Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, accused of stifling dissent.

Court convicts Jameson Timba and 34 activists after five months in pre-trial detention.

Funerals have been held for 42 people killed when gunmen fired on a bus carrying Shia pilgrims in Pakistan’s Kurram.

Five healthcare workers killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, Ministry of Public Health says.

Ruben Amorim takes charge of his first game with Manchester United on Sunday when the club visit Ipswich Town.

Vulnerable nations are seeking $1.3 trillion annually to deal with the damage caused by climate change and to adapt.

Providing free dinners for all school children could cost over £200m a year, say education officials.

New York judge cancels a sentencing hearing scheduled for Tuesday without setting a new date.

Tapped to lead the Justice Department, Bondi is a former Florida attorney general and longtime Trump supporter.

The city’s southern suburbs have been hit repeatedly in recent months

From digital passports to apps that announce air alerts or enable conscripts to update their information in the draft register, Ukraine is now a world leader in the drive to digitalize government services. From Kyiv, Lesia Bakalets reports on how Russia's full-scale invasion has pushed Ukraine’s drive to digitalize.

Human factors contribute to how devastating the impact of weather events is.