South Africa’s Ramaphosa says governing party wants ICC exit
The decision comes after a warrant issued against Russia's Putin and before a BRICS summit in South Africa in August.
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French court halts expulsions from Indian Ocean island to Comoros
Most of the people being deported are from Comoros, which said it refused to allow a boat with deportees to dock.
Turkey arrests 110 over suspected PKK ties ahead of elections
President Erdogan has been accused of cracking down on PKK-linked opposition to muster support ahead of elections.
Audio streaming giant Spotify passes 500 million active users
The Swedish company says it had 515 million active monthly users as of the end of March, beating expectations.
Putin ally: We are probably on the verge of a new world war
Rising nuclear tensions could lead to worldwide conflict, according to former Russian President Dimitry Medvedev.
Why did 73 Kenyan cult members starve to death?
Paul Mackenzie, the cult's leader, has been arrested twice previously after the deaths of children due to starvation.
China to explore 3D printing on moon to build habitats
China wants to start building a lunar base using soil from the moon in five years.
Idrissa Seck exits Senegal economic council to run for president
Seck, who placed second in the 2019 presidential election, condemns recent unrest in the country ahead of 2024 vote.
Democrats see Biden as best hope against Republican challengers
Despite concerns over age, political strategists say Biden still a strong candidate against current Republican field.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 426
As the war enters its 426th day, we take a look at the main developments.
EU slaps sanctions on relatives of Syria’s al-Assad over drugs
European Council says production and trafficking of amphetamine has become 'a regime-led business model' in Syria.
Family pleads for clemency ahead of Singapore drug execution
Tangaraju Suppiah was convicted in the city-state in 2018 but his family says he did not have adequate legal counsel.
Ukraine’s allies denounce ‘cynical’ Russian meeting at UN
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov blamed the West, particularly the US, for 'a profound crisis' in the UN system.
Dissidents urge Western action as China targets critics overseas
Alleged Chinese police stations overseas raise concerns Beijing is formalising surveillance far beyond its borders.
US launches first deportation flight to Cuba since COVID-19
The US anticipates an increase in arrivals across its southern border with Mexico as COVID-19 restrictions expire.
US elections 2024: Who is running for president?
As the US presidential campaign heats up, Al Jazeera looks at confirmed and likely candidates ahead of November 2024.
Indigenous leader from Brazil wins top environmental prize
Alessandra Korap is one of six recipients of the 2023 Goldman Environmental Prize for grassroots activism.
Sudan factions agree to 72-hour ceasefire as foreigners evacuated
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the truce deal followed intense negotiations over the past two days.
Bed Bath & Beyond files for US bankruptcy protection
One of the original big box retailers, it has had years of dismal sales and losses and said it will close all stores.
US envoy to UN urges Russian foreign minister to free detainees
At the UN Security Council, US envoy says Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich have been used by Moscow as 'human pawns'.