Official death toll in Myanmar cyclone rises to at least 54
India is sending more aid to Yangon, but communications remain difficult, hampering the disaster response.
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Half of world’s largest lakes, reservoirs losing water: Study
New study finds unsustainable human use has led to more than half of the largest lakes drying up around the world.
7.7 magnitude earthquake in far Pacific creates small tsunami
Tsunami threat passes for Vanuatu and New Caledonia, New Zealand warns of dangerous currents, coastal surges.
Scientists call on G7 to improve preparedness for next pandemic
Appeal comes amid concern strict intellectual property rules hamper the production of affordable vaccines and medicines.
Bakhmut battle rages as Ukraine claims advances, Russian retreat
The Institute for the Study of War says Ukrainian forces have seized the 'tactical initiative' in Bakhmut.
Australian doctor freed 7 years after abduction in West Africa
Kenneth Elliott was taken captive in Burkina Faso in 2016 along with his wife who was released shortly afterwards.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 450
As the war enters its 450th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Pentagon error said to overvalue Ukraine arms aid by $3bn
Accounting error could mean more funds are available for Ukraine military aid as counteroffensive nears.
Why Japan’s sleepy city of Hiroshima was chosen to host the G7
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida wants to 'send a strong message' for a world without nuclear weapons.
G7 Hiroshima summit: Who’s attending, what will be discussed?
Leaders of seven of the most powerful democracies will gather this weekend for the Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima
‘Upsetting’: Shireen Abu Akleh family rejects Israel’s ‘sorry’
Slain Al Jazeera journalist's niece calls Israeli military saying it is sorry a 'slap in the face', not an apology.
US Supreme Court shoots down cases on social media liability
Two court decisions represent a victory for internet companies facing scrutiny over user content on their platforms.
Deutsche Bank to pay $75m to settle lawsuit from Epstein victims
Lawsuit said the bank knowingly benefitted from Epstein’s sex trafficking and 'chose profit over following the law'.
Israel fires on Palestinians protesting ‘flag march’ in Gaza
Protests were held along the Gaza-Israel border in protest at the Israeli far-rights provocative march in Jerusalem.
US Supreme Court rules against artist Warhol in copyright case
The court rules that Warhol should have paid photographer a fee for use of her photo of singer Prince in a project.
Syria’s Assad arrives in Saudi Arabia in first visit since war
President Bashar al-Assad to attend the Arab League summit on Friday, a sign of his regional rehabilitation.
Pakistan’s controversial Army Act: What is it, how does it work?
Government says it will try rioting protesters under the law, which was enacted in 1952 to prosecute army personnel.
Tunisia a ‘ticking time bomb’ as Saied cracks down on opposition
Experts and relatives of detained politicians raise alarm on the government's heavy hand.
Middle East round-up: Erdogan in pole position in Turkey
Here's a round-up of Al Jazeera's Middle East coverage this week.
New Zealand police arrest man for arson over deadly hostel blaze
Police charged man for a fire that erupted on the top floor of Loafers Lodge in Wellington early Tuesday, killing six.