Ukraine war: US fully backs Sweden and Finland Nato bids – Biden

Finland and Sweden’s application to join the Nato alliance has been opposed by Turkey’s government.

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Former Afghanistan official apologises for his role in the fall of the country

Hamdullah Mohib fled the country along with the president the day the capital fell.

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Israeli coalition government in crisis as MP quits

An Arab member resigns in anger, leaving the government as a fragile minority for the first time.

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Vangelis: Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner composer dies at 79

The Greek musician won an Oscar for the 1981 film theme, and also wrote the Blade Runner soundtrack.

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Nnamdi Kanu: Nigerian separatist allowed to watch Liverpool games on TV

A Nigerian judge grants Nnamdi Kanu dispensation to watch the climax of his favourite team’s season.

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Ukrainian widow confronts Russian soldier accused of killing her husband

The 21-year-old serviceman has pled guilty to killing her husband in a village in Ukraine’s north-east.

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Russian McDonald’s buyer to rebrand restaurants

The fast food giant says the new owner of its 850 Russian restaurants will operate them under a new brand.

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Russia’s laser weapon claim derided as propaganda

Moscow says it has destroyed a drone with a laser, but Kyiv says it can’t mask battlefield failure.

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Afghanistan’s female TV presenters must cover their faces, say Taliban

Women’s faces are banned from TV screens as Afghanistan’s rulers further tighten restrictions.

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Women awarded damages over Japan exam discrimination

Juntendo University in Tokyo set stricter requirements for female medical students in entrance exams.

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