US federal firefighters grapple with staffing crisis
Low-paid workforce is stretched dangerously thin, firefighters say, as record-setting blazes rage across the country.
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Xi warns Biden against ‘playing with fire’ over Taiwan
Call between two leaders comes amid escalating tensions over a potential Taiwan visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
End ‘double standards’ on refugees, UN expert urges Poland
Welcome for Ukrainians in stark contrast with treatment of other migrants and refugees, UN special rapporteur says.
Timeline: Week 22 of Russia’s war in Ukraine
Al Jazeera recaps key events in week 22 of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
JetBlue agrees to buy Spirit Airlines for $3.8bn
The announcement comes just a day after Sprit's plans to merge with Frontier Airlines collapsed.
Debt shadow clouds Kenya’s forthcoming presidential polls
Kenya's economy is now Africa's sixth biggest but its debt is up to two-thirds of GDP.
Rare July rain in Qatar as storms hit Gulf
Heavy downpours hit Qatar and other parts of the Gulf in unusual July weather.
US economy shrinks for a second quarter, fuelling recession fears
The fall in US GDP comes on the heels of the Fed raising interest rates, as Chair Powell says growth needs to slow.
Pink diamond found in Angola believed to be largest in 300 years
The 170-carat 'Lulo Rose' was found at the Lulo diamond mine.
War looms large as Yemeni children head back to school
Thousands of teachers receive no salaries in Yemen, and many children drop out to work or fight.
Bomb threats cause disruption in schools across New Zealand
Hoax calls prompt police investigation amid suggestions of an overseas cyberattack.
UK adviser warns of nuclear war risk amid communication breakdown
Stephen Lovegrove says backdoor channels that kept world safe during the Cold War have disintegrated.
Kim Jong Un says N Korea ‘ready to mobilise’ nuclear deterrent
North Korean leader condemns United States and South Korea in speech to mark 'Victory Day', the Korean War armistice.
US offers Russia ‘substantial’ deal for release of Griner, Whelan
Reports indicate that such an exchange could free Paul Whelan and Brittney Griner in exchange for Russian arms dealer.
Suspect in Chicago July 4 shooting indicted on 117 felonies
Robert E Crimo III indicted on 21 counts of first-degree murder, 48 of attempted murder and 48 of aggravated battery.
Russian forces, Ukraine both claim control of vital power plant
Capture of Vuhlehirsk power plant in eastern Ukraine would be Moscow's first strategic gain in more than three weeks.
US court sentences two former policemen in George Floyd case
Tou Thao has been sentenced to three and half years in prison on federal charges, and J Alexander Kueng to three years.
As monkeypox surges, WHO urges reducing number of sexual partners
Advice comes days after the WHO declared the monkeypox outbreak an international health emergency amid rising cases.
Lavrov denigrates West’s stance towards Africa on Ethiopia visit
Russian foreign minister visits Addis Ababa to end a four-nation African tour aimed at drumming up support for Moscow.
Key takeaways from Kenya’s presidential election debate
The much-anticipated debate was a solo show as only Deputy President Ruto, a leading contestant, participated.