Russia-Ukraine live news: Western ministers lambast Moscow at G20
Sergey Lavrov complains meeting's agenda was scuppered by diplomats' 'frenzied' criticism of Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Ghislaine Maxwell appeals sex trafficking conviction and sentence
Maxwell, who a judge said played 'instrumental' role in abuse of girls by Jeffrey Epstein, got 20-year sentence in June.
Chauvin gets 21 years for violating George Floyd’s civil rights
Former US police officer, convicted last year of murdering Floyd in Minneapolis, will serve sentence in federal prison.
US charges Haitian man for role in missionary kidnappings
US Justice Department says Jean Pelice, alleged member of Haiti's 400 Mawozo gang, was involved in October abductions.
West wants to defeat Russia on battlefield? ‘Let them try’: Putin
The Russian president says the prospects of a peace deal in Ukraine would grow dimmer the longer the conflict continues.
Former Theranos President Sunny Balwani found guilty of fraud
Ramesh 'Sunny' Balwani faces as long as 20 years in prison on the charges.
China blasts US, British intelligence services over spying claims
China foreign ministry says US is 'biggest threat to world peace, stability and development' after spying accusations.
James Caan, US actor of ‘Godfather’ fame, dies aged 82
Caan, best known for playing Sonny Corleone in 1970s gangster film, The Godfather, died on Wednesday, his family said.
IRS asks US Treasury watchdog to probe audits of ex-FBI officials
James Comey and Andrew McCabe, former FBI officials fired by Donald Trump, were targeted by intensive tax audits.
Russian forces take ‘operational pause’ in Ukraine war: Analysts
Russia may be temporarily easing its offensive in eastern Ukraine in a bid to reassemble force strength, analysts say.
Timeline: Week 19 of Russia’s war in Ukraine
Al Jazeera recaps key events in week 19 of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
UK Conservatives say ‘toxic’ Boris Johnson should be replaced now
Calls for Johnson's replacement grow after he announced his resignation but defied pressure to step down immediately.
‘America’s Stonehenge’ demolished after explosion
Georgia Guidestones, engraved with enigmatic message in 12 languages, had drawn controversy and conspiracy theories.
Burkina Faso’s ousted ex-President Compaore returns for summit
The country's military government has invited former leaders to take part in a reconciliation summit in the capital.
Israel asks Saudis to let Mecca pilgrims fly in from Tel Aviv
Israel asks Saudi Arabia to admit direct flights from Tel Aviv ahead of US President Joe Biden's visit to the kingdom.
Moscow rejoices over Boris Johnson’s ‘inglorious’ downfall
Russians were brutal in their assessment of Johnson as the former British PM was a staunch supporter of Ukraine.
US jobless claims rose last week to highest since January
Applications for jobless aid for the week ending July 2 rose to 235,000, up 4,000 from the previous week, US data shows.
WHO reports two new monkeypox deaths and new cases
Two new deaths from monkeypox in Africa, adding to at least 73 deaths in the continent since the start of 2022.
Clashes continue in DRC despite de-escalation pact with Rwanda
An M23 rebel spokesman said there was an exchange of fire after Congolese troops attacked a rebel position in the east.
Ukraine exacts punishing cost on Russian forces’ eastern advance
Russian forces have taken the Luhansk region, but at a very high cost in men and arms. Can Russia sustain such losses?