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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.
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.
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 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 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.
europe February 26, 2022
Russia invades Ukraine as West applies sanctions
Jacinda Ardern urges anti-vaxxers to quit parliament protest. France to withdraw troops from Mali due to military junta’s continuing control. Ethiopia’s great dam project pushes ahead despite Sudan and Egypt concerns.
africa February 19, 2022
US seeks Ukraine resolution but stands firm on NATO
US to reopen embassy in Solomon Islands over China influence. Libya left with two prime ministers in political standoff. Global study of pharmaceutical pollution of rivers finds risk to wildlife and humans.
europe February 12, 2022
Moscow denies Macron’s claim of securing Ukraine pledge
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Asia-Pacific region to strengthen ties. A state of emergency is declared in Ottawa over ‘Freedom Convoy’. Iceland ends commercial whaling.
