US jobless claims climb again, near highest since November
Unemployment claims have been on the rise the last few months, perhaps signaling a slowing labour market.
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Rwanda backing M23 rebels in DRC: UN experts
A UN group of experts finds 'solid evidence' that Kigali is supporting M23 fighters despite repeated denials.
US charges four police officers in killing of Breonna Taylor
Charges were brought against officers Joshua Jaynes, Brett Hankison and Kelly Goodlett, along with Sergeant Kyle Meany.
Chinese missiles suspected of landing in Japan’s economic zone
Five Chinese ballistic missiles appear to have splashed down southwest of Okinawa's Hateruma Island in Japan's EEZ.
Kenyan elections: Five reasons to care about the vote
Kenya, one of Africa's largest economies, is also seen as one of its healthiest democracies, making the polls crucial.
Colombia’s next defence minister faces ‘a hell of a fight’
Ivan Velasquez has gone head-to-head with Pablo Escobar, local paramilitaries and disgraced Guatemalan politicians.
Bank of England raises interest rates in bid to tame inflation
UK's central bank hikes key interest rate to 1.75 percent, its highest level since 2008, and warns of recession ahead.
Ukraine ‘corrodes’ Russian forces in southern counteroffensive
Ukraine started its counteroffensive in Kherson province by cutting off Russian supply lines to its forward positions.
Nepal to hold parliamentary election in November
Cabinet approves the date for the election to the 275-member House of Representatives on November 20.
Parts of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef shows fragile comeback
Two-thirds of the Great Barrier Reef sees the largest amount of cover in 36 years, new report says.
Timeline: Week 23 of Russia’s war in Ukraine
Al Jazeera recaps key events in week 23 of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Myanmar charges Japanese journalist with dissent against army
Toru Kubota, 26, has also been charged with breaching immigration law, a ruling by the military administration said.
Concerns as Sri Lanka arrests top protest leader Joseph Stalin
Arrest is part of an ongoing crackdown against people protesting against the government over island's economic crisis.
Taliban investigating US ‘claim’ of killing al-Qaeda chief
Taliban representative to UN says the Afghan government and group's leadership is 'not aware' of what is being claimed.
US Senate ratifies Finland and Sweden’s NATO accession
Senate votes 95 to 1 in favour of Finland and Sweden joining NATO, with the US the 23rd of 30 member states to approve.
UN appeals for access to Russia-held Ukrainian nuclear plant
UN nuclear chief says contact with Zaporizhzhia plant is 'fragile' and that access was difficult.
Photos: Volcano near Iceland’s main airport erupts
Fagradalsfjall volcano began erupting just eight months after its last eruption officially ended.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 162
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 162nd day, we take a look at the main developments.
US President Biden signs new executive order on abortion rights
Move seeks to support women seeking abortions to travel between states for the procedure, after Roe v Wade overturned.
Rescuers in Mexico battle to free 10 trapped coal miners
Military personnel and rescue dogs deployed to the scene of accident in Coahuila, according to President Lopez Obrador.