French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to the role played by African soldiers in the landings.
Year: 2024
Japan lifts ‘megaquake’ warning after one week
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Foetuses can be called ‘unborn humans’ for Arizona abortion vote
Pro-choice activists criticised the ruling, but the state’s top court said the wording did not break impartiality rules.
Uproar forces Kenyan city to remove athlete statues
The statues were widely ridiculed and described as “shameless” and a poorly done “joke”.
More than half of Puerto Rico without power as Hurricane Ernesto strengthens
Almost 1m buildings do not have access to electricity after Ernesto swept across the Caribbean island.
Father of Spain football star Yamal stabbed in car park – reports
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High-stakes Gaza ceasefire and hostage release talks resume in Doha
A deal is considered key to stopping the war from spiralling into an all-out regional conflict.
More than 40,000 killed in Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry says
The actual number of people killed in the war is likely to be higher, local officials say.
US-Russian woman jailed for 12 years for $51 charity gift
Ksenia Karelina was found guilty of treason in Russia for donating to a charity supporting Ukraine.
Party error sees 100 candidates miss Australia election
More than 100 candidates cannot run in New South Wales after the Liberal party misses a nomination deadline.