France calls time on anti-jihadist Operation Barkhane in Sahel
President Emmanuel Macron has formally ended France's decade-long operation to fight Islamist insurgents in the Sahel.
Kherson: Russia to withdraw troops from key Ukrainian city
By Paul Kirby and Frank Gardner in London, and Jeremy Bowen in Kherson
Russia-Ukraine war: At the front line of Ukraine's struggle for Kherson
The city of Kherson on the Black Sea coast was the biggest prize seized by Russia in the first month after its invasion on 24 February. Now there are suggestions that Russia might be about to give up at least part of it as it prepares defensive lines for the winter.
Scholz asks China to press Russia to end its war
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has urged China to use its influence on Russia to stop the war in Ukraine, during talks with President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
Kevin McCarthy and Ukraine: Could US elections change the war?
A warning by top Republicans that they may reduce aid to Ukraine if they win control of Congress adds a combustible ingredient to the looming vote. But would anything really change?
Russian U-turn allows grain deal to resume
Days after Russia suspended support for grain exports through the Black Sea, it has agreed with Turkey to restart its participation in the agreement.
Ukraine war: Grain deal continues despite Russia pull-out
Three more vessels left Ukrainian ports on Tuesday, the UN-led centre co-ordinating the Black Sea grain export deal said, despite a Russian decision to suspend its backing of the scheme.
Ukraine war: Grain ships leave Ukraine ports despite Russian pull-out
Ukraine says 12 ships loaded with grain left its Black Sea ports on Monday, despite Russia's withdrawal from a key deal facilitating exports.
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