Canadian bank named world’s largest fossil fuel financier
Royal Bank of Canada contributed $42.1bn to fossil fuel companies last year, environmental groups say in new report.
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South Africa extradites prison break fugitive from Tanzania
Dubbed the 'Facebook rapist', Bester sentenced to life in prison in 2012, escaped in May 2022 after a suicide hoax.
Biden says investigation on US document leak ‘getting close’
US president seeks to downplay significance of apparent leak, which has raised uncomfortable questions for Washington.
Donald Trump testifying in New York fraud case
Trump at the New York attorney general's office for deposition in civil case, days after separate criminal arraignment.
Middle East round-up: Rockets fly between Lebanon and Israel
Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.
An alleged beheading in Ukraine: What we know so far
Ukraine deplores the attack being blamed on Russia, while the Kremlin says the video must be studied for authenticity.
Ghana becomes first country to approve Oxford’s malaria vaccine
For years, scientists have been trying to develop vaccines for the disease which kills more than 600,000 people yearly.
Trump files $500m lawsuit against former lawyer Michael Cohen
The lawsuit accuses Michael Cohen of breaking a confidentiality agreement and 'spreading falsehoods' about Trump.
Emergency calls depict chaos during Kentucky bank shooting
A series of 911 calls included one from the shooter's mother who warned he was on the way to the bank with a weapon.
India soldier ‘shoots self’ at same base where four others killed
'No connection whatsoever' to the killing of four soldiers by unknown attackers earlier in the day, says the army.
Australia’s northwest braces for strongest cyclone in a decade
Cyclone Ilsa is predicted to gather strength before making landfall on Western Australia's northern coast.
Qatar and Bahrain to restore ties, end years-long dispute
Qatar and Bahrain both say they want to 'enhance the Gulf unity and integration' after years of discord.
ASEAN ‘strongly condemns’ deadly Myanmar air attack
Regional bloc calls for an end to violence as media reports say up to 100 people may have died in Pa Zi Gyi village.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 414
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 414th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Canada faces questions over alleged Chinese interference
An official inquiry is under way into allegations China meddled in elections but some say the influence goes further.
North Korea fires possible ‘new type’ ballistic missile
Japan ordered Hokkaido residents to evacuate when the launch was detected before the weapon later fell into the sea.
Musk says owning Twitter ‘has not been some sort of a party’
In interview with BBC, Musk discussed his ownership of Twitter, including layoffs, misinformation and his work style.
US-led plan to ‘end’ migration through Darien Gap spurs questions
Deal with Panama, Colombia seeks to stem 'illicit crossings' of dangerous jungle route used by US-bound asylum seekers.
US judge in voting system defamation suit rebukes Fox News
Judge suggests sanctions after lawyers for Fox News revealed that they may have misrepresented Rupert Murdoch's role.
Biden administration announces sweeping car emissions proposal
The US Environmental Protection Agency says the rules will dramatically slash emissions and reduce burden of pollution.