US says Russia’s Wagner force eyes Mali as route for war supplies
Russian mercenary force said to be willing to falsify paperwork to use Mali as transit point for Ukraine war equipment.
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Guam prepares for possible ‘direct hit’ from Typhoon Mawar
Residents are being urged to stay at home with the powerful storm expected to make landfall on Wednesday.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 454
As the war enters its 454th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Russian ‘clean up’ operation after raid on Belgorod from Ukraine
The Liberty of Russia Legion and Russian Volunteer Corps said to be involved in cross-border attacks in Belgorod.
‘Books need time’: Tan Twan Eng’s new novel opens door on history
Malaysian Booker-listed novelist publishes his first book in 10 years; a tale of love and betrayal in colonial Malaya.
Biden and McCarthy resume talks as US debt ceiling deadline looms
Their meeting comes as US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen issues third letter in three weeks, warning of a June default.
Determined Palestinian youth pledge to fight for liberation
On the 75th anniversary of the Nakba, Al Jazeera spoke to Palestinian youth about their hopes for the future.
Belarusian activist Roman Protasevich ‘pardoned by Minsk’
Protasevich had been sentenced to eight years for organising protests and insulting President Lukashenko.
Who is Ali Akbar Ahmadian, Iran’s new security chief?
Ahmadian is a career military man who has not held any known positions in any presidential administrations.
S Africa arrests man for porn superimposed with president’s face
Pornography is not illegal in South Africa, but there are restrictions on its distribution.
Fall of Bakhmut would signal ‘a Pyrrhic victory for Wagner’
We speak to a Ukrainian military expert, serviceman and analysts on what the possible capture of Bakhmut means.
Sinan Ogan endorses Erdogan in Turkey’s presidential run-off
Third-placed candidate says he will support incumbent in Sunday's second round of voting.
Lebanese feminists protest after woman harassed over swimsuit
Incident renews debate about modesty and women in public spaces under the hashtag #Sidon.
Killing of Indigenous Ecuador anti-oil activist spurs questions
Eduardo Mendúa was shot outside his home, leading some to wonder about the role of the oil industry in his death.
What is the G20?
The forum of the world’s biggest economies is focused on economic matters. Its latest meeting is in Kashmir.
In South Africa, pupils in 3,000 schools still use pit toilets
Human rights and education activists say South Africa is not prioritising hygiene standards in schools in rural areas.
Trade deal signing expected as DRC leader visits China this week
The meeting could pave the way for the two countries to seal a $6bn infrastructure-for-minerals deal with China.
At least 19 children killed in Guyana school dormitory fire
'It is painful,' President Irfaan Ali says after tragedy in Mahdia, a gold-mining town.
Meta fined $1.3bn over transfer of EU user data to the US
Facebook, Instagram owner says ruling 'flawed, unjustified, sets a dangerous precedent for countless other companies'.
Greece’s Mitsotakis seeks second vote after election win
Despite winning Sunday's vote, the governing New Democracy party fell short of winning an absolute majority.