The UK and France abstain as the UN Security Council passes a text that does not criticise Moscow.
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Israel challenges Syria’s new leaders with demand for demilitarisation of south
Israel’s PM said it would not allow the forces of HTS or the new Syrian army “enter the area south of Damascus”.
Starbucks axes 1,100 jobs in bid for US turnaround
It is also simplifying the menu, including dropping the Royal English Breakfast Latte in the US.
Scottish businessman found dead in Kenya
Campbell Scott was attending a conference in Nairobi when he was last seen on 16 February.
Zelensky says he hopes to end Ukraine war ‘this year’
The Ukrainian president was speaking at a summit to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Pope’s condition has slightly improved, Vatican says
The Vatican says the Pope’s condition has improved as he spends an 11th day in hospital with double pneumonia.
Ex-surgeon admits ‘despicable acts’ in French child abuse trial
Joel Le Scouarnec is accused of assaulting or raping 299 people, the vast majority under 15 years old.
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Conclave and Shogun took the top honours in film and TV while Jane Fonda accepted a lifetime achievement award
Why is Ukraine negotiating a minerals deal with the US?
A minister says nearly all key details have been finalised for a deal giving the US access to the country’s minerals.
Kenyan police officer killed confronting gang members in Haiti
The officer is the first casualty suffered by the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support mission.