King Charles’s France visit postponed amid pension protests
French president condemns violence that erupted in protests against raising citizens' retirement age from 62 to 64.
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Hotel Rwanda hero Paul Rusesabagina’s prison sentence commuted
Rusesabagina, who was serving a 25-year sentence in Rwanda on 'terrorism' charges, is expected to be freed on Saturday.
Ecuador: ‘Modern-day slaves’ seek justice in landmark trial
Dozens of current and former workers who harvested fibre for Furukawa Plantaciones say their human rights were violated.
‘We shouldn’t have been there’: US vets consider legacy of Iraq
Twenty years after the US invasion of Iraq, veterans question its purpose and struggle with the lingering effects.
Kamala Harris to discuss China influence, debt distress in Africa
The US has unleashed a charm offensive in Africa under President Biden as it seeks to rival Russia and China.
Bangladesh investigative journalist’s brother ‘beaten with rods’
Zulkarnain Saer Khan was part of Al Jazeera's investigation that unearthed corruption at the highest level of power.
Calls for more pension protests as hundreds arrested in France
Interior minister says hundreds of police injured in the most violent day of protests since they began in January.
Reactions to India’s Rahul Gandhi losing parliament seat
Opposition leaders condemn Gandhi's disqualification and accuse PM Narendra Modi's government of 'killing democracy'.
Russia forces may go to Ukraine’s Kyiv or Lviv cities: Official
Medvedev's comments come amid reports of an imminent counteroffensive by Ukrainian forces in the city of Bakhmut.
Chad says it has nationalised all assets owned by Exxon Mobil
The nationalisation of Exxon Mobil's assets in Chad comes after the oil giants divested from them in December 2022.
Yellen, caught between markets and US Congress, tweaks message
Janet Yellen is the face of US govt on the issue and her public comments have sent markets on a roller-coaster ride.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 394
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 394th day, we take a look at the main developments.
US says air strikes hit Syria targets after deadly drone attack
Pentagon said air strikes were carried out in retaliation for drone attack on US base that killed one and injured five.
Zelenskyy calls on EU to give jets, missiles or expect a long war
Ukraine president's comments on need for weapons represents an unusually open display of frustration with EU leaders.
N Korea tests new underwater nuclear attack ‘drone’: State media
Drone cruised underwater for 59 hours, then detonated in an exercise designed to deter S Korea and US forces: KCNA.
US accuses top Paraguay politicians of corruption, spurring probe
Paraguay's ex-president and current vice president are under investigation for alleged corruption – charges they deny.
Canada to roll back asylum access in reported agreement with US
Refugee groups condemn anticipated decision to expand Canada's ability to reject asylum seekers at the US border.
China’s huge quarantine camps standing months after ‘zero COVID’
Satellite imagery shows facilities are still intact nearly four months after end of Beijing's draconian pandemic policy.
Capitol riot: Woman accused of stealing Pelosi’s laptop sentenced
US prosecutors say Riley June Williams acted as an 'accelerant' who 'exacerbated the mayhem' on January 6, 2021.
Rohingya campaigners condemn Myanmar’s ‘opaque’ repatriation plan
Rights campaigners condemn ruling military's plan saying no word on Rohingya's rights and their safety in Myanmar.