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africa June 25, 2022
China, India step in to buy Russian oil refused by Europe
Kiribati’s lack of rain ‘a disaster’. Hundreds dead in Ethiopian massacre. Brazil’s brave land defenders murdered.
north america June 18, 2022
Public hearings examine a ‘dark day’ for US democracy
What Trump and Fox lied about, and the former president’s comeback plans.
africa June 11, 2022
EU accuses Russia of using food as a ‘stealth missile’
Albanese’s message to Indonesia. Tragedy in a Nigerian church. Boris Johnson survives, for the moment.
europe June 4, 2022
Biden vows to send more military support to Ukraine
Pacific Islands reject Beijing deal. First visit to China by UN human rights chief since 2005. Canada tightens guns laws while US maintains status quo.
asia pacific May 28, 2022
Albanese pledges climate action at Quad summit
New government ponders China relationship. Penny Wong’s message to Pacific Islands. Labor signals a pivot to South-East Asia.
europe May 21, 2022
Finland and Sweden apply for NATO membership
New Zealand trials help for lower-income families to get electric vehicles. North Korea in lockdown as Covid-19 cases grow. US Treasury calls for regulation of volatile cryptocurrencies.
europe May 14, 2022
Putin’s Victory Day marks stalemate in war
The resignation of Mahinda Rajapaksa fails to quell violence in Sri Lanka. Clashes near PNG’s Porgera goldmine lead to 17 deaths. Ferdinand Marcos Jr wins Philippine presidential election.
asia pacific May 7, 2022
Ukraine evacuees who were trapped underground reach safety
New Zealand welcomes more international tourists. Ferdinand Marcos Jr set to be Philippine president. US abortion rights at risk as Supreme Court re-examines Roe v Wade.
europe April 30, 2022
Macron’s win seen as defeat for anti-migrant populism
United States-led alliance commits more military support to defence of Ukraine. Indonesia bans palm oil exports to ensure domestic supply. Elon Musk to take over Twitter.
europe April 23, 2022
Ramos-Horta seals landslide win in Timor-Leste
The Donbas region becomes the focus of Russian fighting in Ukraine. Lack of tourism hits Sri Lanka’s economy. Lockdown eased for Shanghai businesses.
europe April 16, 2022
Russian forces ready for new offensive in eastern Ukraine
Indonesians protest against plan to delay 2024 election. Shehbaz Sharif becomes Pakistan’s leader. Emmanuel Macron holds slim lead heading into presidential runoff election.
