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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.
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.
europe April 9, 2022
Evidence of atrocities as Russians retreat from Kyiv
Russian President Vladimir Putin is accused of genocide in Ukraine. The United Nations and International Criminal Court begin investigating alleged war crimes.
europe April 2, 2022
Russia ‘scaling back’ yet shelling of Ukraine continues
Australia and New Zealand concerned at China’s deal with Solomon Islands. The Taliban renege on education for women. Shanghai introduces split lockdown over rising Covid-19 cases.
europe March 26, 2022
AP reporter witnessed ‘so much death’ in Mariupol
Samoa extends lockdown over Covid-19 outbreak. Killing of Rohingya by Myanmar army was genocide, declares United States. Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe free after six years in Iranian prison.
europe March 19, 2022
Russia follows invasion with oppression and fake news
The US warns China against supporting Russia. UN estimates more than three million residents have left Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelensky says his country will never join NATO.
europe March 12, 2022
US fears invasion setback may make Putin ‘double down’
Stalled Russian convoy becomes a symbol of campaign flaws in Ukraine. Putin silences independent media and blocks access to social media. The US bans imports of Russian oil and gas.
europe March 5, 2022
Ukrainians resist as Russian forces continue to advance
The United Nations confirms 677,000 Ukraine residents have fled to neighbouring countries. ‘No one is going to break us,’ says President Volodymyr Zelensky.
