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1 May

100,000 Russian Dead, Wounded in 5 Months in Ukraine: White House

More than 20,000 Russian troops have died and another 80,000 were wounded in five months of fighting in eastern Ukraine, a White House official said.

1 May

Africa

Sudanese boys push a wheelbarrow past a United Nations peace keeper at the El-Riyadh camp for internally displaced persons in el-Geneina, on February 8, 2017

Staff Writer With AFP

UN Says More Than 800,000 Could Flee Fighting in Sudan

The fighting raging in Sudan could spur more than 800,000 people to flee into neighboring countries, the United Nations warned.

1 May

Air

Rescuers work at the site of a Russian missile strike on an apartment building in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro

Staff Writer With AFP

34 Wounded in Russian Strikes on Central Ukraine: Official

Russian missile attacks across Ukraine wounded 34 people in the central Dnipropetrovsk region, including children, regional authorities said.

1 May

Africa

An aerial view shows black smoke rising above the Khartoum International Airport in Khartoum, Sudan

Staff Writer With AFP

UN Says Sudan Near ‘Breaking Point’ as Battles Flare Despite Truce

Gun battles and explosions again rocked Sudan's capital despite the latest truce formally agreed between the warring parties.

1 May

Air

Syrian Air defences respond to Israeli missiles targeting south of the capital Damascus, on July 20, 2020

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Strikes Wound Three Civilians in Syria: State Media

Three civilians were wounded in Israeli air strikes near the Syrian city of Homs, state media reported, with a war monitor saying a Hezbollah munitions depot was hit.

1 May

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

US Army Temporarily Grounds Pilots After Deadly Crashes

The US Army grounded all pilots who are not involved in critical missions until they complete required training, after four helicopters crashed in a matter of weeks.

1 May

Africa

Togolese soldiers stand guard as they patrol at Namoundjoga village in northern Togo

Staff Writer With AFP

Togo’s President Says 140 People Killed in Jihadist ‘War’

Around 40 soldiers and 100 civilians have been killed in a jihadist "war" in northern Togo, President Faure Gnassingbe said.

1 May

Europe

An Ukrainian trainee receives orders during a field phase of the first rotation of Operation Kudu in the United Kingdom. *** Local Caption *** Australia continues to stand with the people of Ukraine, and is providing ongoing support in response to Russias continuing violation of international law. Having arrived the United Kingdom in January 2023, a contingent of up to 70 ADF personnel have joined partner nations in the UK-led and based training programme for Ukrainian recruits.

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukrainian Strike on Russian Village Kills Four: Governor

A pre-dawn Ukrainian strike on a Russian border village killed four people and wounded two others, the governor of Russia's western Bryansk region said.

1 May

Middle East

Islamic State supporters hold up the caliphate's flag

Staff Writer With AFP

Suspected Islamic State Group Chief Killed in Syria: Erdogan

The suspected leader of the Islamic State group has been killed in Syria in an operation carried out by Turkey's MIT intelligence agency, Erdogan said.

1 May

Arms