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Zelensky demands world 'act immediately' to halt Russian attacks

Ukraine's president urged the UN Security Council on Tuesday to take immediate action against Moscow, calling for "accountability" for atrocities against civilians, as fears grow that Russia is preparing new offensives to seize territory in the east and south.

Zelensky tells UN to 'act immediately' on Russia or close

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky challenged the United Nations to "act immediately" or "dissolve yourself altogether" during a blistering address in which he showed a harrowing video of dead bodies -- including children -- he said were victims of Russian atrocities.

Biden, Obama put the band back together for a day

Joe Biden and Barack Obama are getting the band back together Tuesday -- at least for the day, with the former president visiting his former vice president in the White House to try and restoke Democratic momentum ahead of midterm elections.

Nearly 4.25 mn Ukrainians flee abroad, 7.1 mn IDPs: UN

Nearly 4.25 million Ukrainians have fled the country during Russia's invasion, while a further 7.1 million are thought be internally displaced within Ukraine, the United Nations said Tuesday.

Ivanka Trump to testify to Capitol assault probe: US media

Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka will testify Tuesday before the probe into the 2021 Capitol assault, US media reported, as lawmakers ramp up attempts to seek evidence from the inner circle of the former president.

Ivanka Trump to testify Tuesday to US Capitol assault probe: US media

Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka will testify Tuesday before the probe into the 2021 Capitol assault, US media reported, as lawmakers ramp up attempts to seek evidence from the inner circle of the former president.

Europe warms up to Russian shipping blockade

After several days of delays and uncertainty, the Baltic Performer, a blue cargo ship laden with bananas from Ecuador, finally docked under grey skies at the Helsingborg port in southern Sweden.

Oil extends rally as EU proposes more Russia sanctions

Oil prices jumped further Tuesday as the European Union proposed further sanctions against major crude producer Russia in response to killings in the Ukrainian town of Bucha that have prompted international condemnation.

Mother remembers 'brutal' soldiers who terrorised Bucha

A couple of weeks into the Russian occupation of Bucha, local resident Olena sensed a turn for the worse when older, rougher soldiers appeared and began to spread fear in the town.

EU proposes sanctions on Russian coal, shipping

The EU executive on Tuesday proposed a fresh wave of sanctions against Russia that would include a ban on coal imports and blocking Russian ships from entering European ports.

Publisher signs over Russian printing houses to Nobel winner

Norwegian publisher Amedia said Tuesday it was transferring control over its Russian printing houses to Nobel Peace Prize winner Dmitry Muratov, chief editor of independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta.

Zelensky goes to UN to urge response to Russian 'war crimes'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will on Tuesday address the UN Security Council, seeking tougher measures against Moscow over alleged killings of civilians, as his country braces for further Russian bombardments in the east and south.

7.1 million internally displaced in Ukraine: UN

More than 7.1 million are estimated to have been internally displaced by Russia's war in Ukraine, having fled their homes but remained in the country, the United Nations said Tuesday.

Pakistan court adjourns again on PM Khan no-confidence saga

Pakistan's supreme court adjourned Tuesday without ruling on the legality of political manoeuvres that led Prime Minister Imran Khan to dissolve the national assembly and call fresh elections.

Zelensky urges tougher Western response to Russian 'war crimes'

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky will press the UN Security Council on Tuesday for tougher sanctions aimed at forcing Russia to abandon its war against his country, as outrage grows against Moscow over the alleged slaughter of civilians.

Ukraine war brings bitter harvest to Moldovan orchards

A warehouse in Moldova is piled high with crates of red apples but for an industry reeling from war in neighbouring Ukraine, the sight is far from appetising.

Bucha witness saw soldiers fire on man 'going to supermarket'

In Bucha, resident Olena told AFP she saw Russian soldiers shoot a man in cold blood as units of "brutal" older troops sowed fear in the town near Kyiv.

Sri Lanka president loses parliament majority as protests mount

Sri Lanka's president lost his parliamentary majority Tuesday as former allies urged his resignation, following days of street protests over the island nation's crippling economic crisis.

El Salvador president says 6,000 gang members arrested

More than 6,000 gang members have been detained in the first nine days of a state of emergency in El Salvador, President Nayib Bukele said Monday, after imposing the measures to stamp out a soaring homicide wave.

Oil extends rally on Russia sanctions bets, stocks edge higher

Oil prices extended gains Tuesday on the prospect of further sanctions on Russia for alleged "atrocities" in some occupied Ukrainian cities, while equities edged up after a rally in New York and Europe.

Pakistan constitution wrangle drags on in court

Pakistan's supreme court was to sit Tuesday for a second day to rule on the legality of political manoeuvres that led Prime Minister Imran Khan to dissolve the national assembly and call fresh elections.

Peru president imposes curfew in Lima, Callao after protests

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo announced a curfew for Tuesday for the capital Lima and neighboring port city Callao following a demonstration that caused roadblocks and "acts of violence".

Japan minister brings Ukrainians from Poland on government plane

Twenty Ukrainians arrived in Tokyo Tuesday on a government plane with Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi after his trip to Poland, as Japan cautiously welcomes those fleeing Moscow's invasion.

'Very emotional': Tolstoy descendant hosts Ukrainians in Switzerland

Under the intense gaze of Russian literary giant Leo Tolstoy, his great-granddaughter listens with concern as Anastasia Sheludko describes the horrors she experienced before fleeing Ukraine.

Zelensky to address UN Security Council over Russian 'genocide'

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky will address the UN Security Council on Tuesday, where he is expected to demand tough new sanctions on Moscow over killings in the town of Bucha he has called "war crimes" and "genocide".

Sri Lanka parliament reconvenes after state of emergency

Sri Lanka's parliament will convene Tuesday in its first session since a state of emergency was imposed as the country grapples with protests and mounting demands for the president's resignation over a worsening economic crisis.

US, Britain to seek Russia's suspension from UN Rights Council

The United States and Britain announced plans Monday to seek Russia's suspension from the UN Human Rights Council following allegations that Russian troops systematically executed civilians in Bucha, Ukraine.

Kim's sister says North Korea nukes could 'eliminate' South

North Korea will use its nuclear weapons to "eliminate" South Korea's army in the event they launch a pre-emptive strike, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un said Tuesday.

Costa Rica: President-elect Chaves wants to 'improve' deal with IMF

Costa Rica aims to improve its deal with the IMF, president-elect Rodrigo Chaves said Monday, a day after his election as the Central American nation's next president.

North of Kyiv, a ruined town emerges after Russia leaves

Borodianka has been turned inside out. The buildings are flayed open, spilling clothing into the treetops.

More weapons, sanctions: US lays out next phase of response against Russia

More sanctions on Moscow, more weapons for Ukraine, and a probe into alleged war crimes by Russian soldiers: the United States is upping pressure on multiple fronts against President Vladimir Putin, officials said Monday.

Biden urges war crimes trial after Bucha killings

US President Joe Biden called Monday for a "war crimes trial" over alleged atrocities in Bucha and vowed tougher sanctions against Moscow, as Ukraine's president urged the world to acknowledge a "genocide" by Russian troops near Kyiv.

Strong US economy faces unprecedented risks: JPMorgan's Dimon

Major economies worldwide including the United States are facing challenging times amid an unprecedented confluence of events, including the war in Ukraine and "unparalleled" inflation, JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon said Monday.

Ukraine governor urges evacuations in region targeted by Russia

The situation in the Ukrainian controlled eastern region of Donbas is "tense", a regional governor said Monday, asking people to evacuate as the army braced for a Russian advance.

The UN's 10,000-page red alert on climate change

Accelerating global warming is driving a rising tide of impacts that could cause profound human misery and ecological disaster, and there is only one way to avoid catastrophe: drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Plan 'B'? What Russia plans next in Ukraine

Russia appears to have abandoned for now the initial aim in its invasion of Ukraine of seizing Kyiv and ousting the Ukrainian government, but is still pressing attacks in the east and south.

Merkel defends 2008 decision to block Ukraine from NATO

Former German chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday defended her 2008 decision to block Ukraine from immediately joining NATO, rejecting President Volodymyr Zelensky's criticism as Russia's invasion clouds her 16-year legacy.

Zelensky accuses Russia of 'genocide', Biden calls for war crimes trial

Ukraine's president on Monday urged the world to acknowledge "genocide" at the hands of Russian troops after bodies were discovered in a town outside Kyiv, sparking global outrage.

Sri Lanka opposition rejects unity offer, demands president resign

Sri Lanka's opposition on Monday dismissed the president's invitation to join a unity government as "nonsensical" and instead demanded he resign over the country's worsening shortages of food, fuel and medicines.

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