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Russia-Ukraine war latest: Russia says it will reopen Black Sea; Truss to warn against appeasement – live
Defence inistry says it will open a safe corridor to allow foreign ships to leave Black Sea ports and allow ships to leave the devastated city of Mariupol
Martin Farrer
26, May, 2022 @5:49 AM

The network of organisations seeking to influence abortion policy across Europe
The ultra-Christian, anti-abortion and far-right network is allegedly seeking to replicate anti-choice efforts in the US
Angela Giuffrida in Rome and Flora Garamvolgyi
26, May, 2022 @5:10 AM

Boris Johnson to try to oust Lady Scotland from Commonwealth role
PM accused of abuse of position with public backing for Jamaican candidate before summit next month
Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor
26, May, 2022 @5:00 AM

Major New Zealand salmon producer shuts farms as warming waters cause mass die-offs
Up to 42% of company’s fish have died in warm water areas this year, with CEO warning climate change is ‘faster than people think’
Tess McClure in Auckland
26, May, 2022 @4:19 AM

Russian mercenaries accused over use of mines and booby traps in Libya
Exclusive: UN investigators say Wagner Group fighters did not mark mines’ positions and may have rigged bomb to teddy bear
Jason Burke and Martin Hodgson
26, May, 2022 @4:15 AM

‘You shake at the smallest of noises’: Russian soldier tells of life as a PoW
Anton, released by Ukraine in a prisoner exchange, says he is only now registering the toll captivity took on mind and body
Pjotr Sauer
26, May, 2022 @4:00 AM

Philippines election result is a win for dynasty politics
Alliance between Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Sara Duterte reinforces power of influential families
Rebecca Ratcliffe in Manila
26, May, 2022 @4:00 AM

What deals is China pursuing in the Pacific and why is everyone so worried?
China’s foreign minister is embarking on a grand tour of Pacific nations amid western concerns about Beijing’s ambitions for the region
Helen Livingstone
26, May, 2022 @3:37 AM

The rise of ‘bai lan’: why China’s frustrated youth are ready to ‘let it rot’
Phrase bai lan gains popularity as severe competition and social expectations leave many young people despondent
Vincent Ni China affairs correspondent
26, May, 2022 @1:33 AM

Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 92 of the invasion
Eastern city of Sievierodonetsk increasingly in danger of being encircled as Ukraine’s foreign minister says his country ‘badly’ needs multiple launch rocket systems to match Russian firepower
Samantha Lock and Léonie Chao-Fong
26, May, 2022 @12:34 AM

Nato ‘doing literally nothing’ to stop Russia, says Kyiv – as it happened
This live blog is now closed, you can find our latest coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war here
Samantha Lock (now) Nadeem Badshah , Gabrielle Canon, Joanna Walters, Maya Yang, Léonie Chao-Fong, Martin Belam, Oliver Holmes and Calla Wahlquist (earlier)
26, May, 2022 @12:18 AM

Deal proposed by China would dramatically expand security influence in Pacific
Leaked copy of draft shows Beijing wants more involvement in policing, cybersecurity and marine mapping
Kate Lyons
25, May, 2022 @11:46 PM
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