US federal health agency bans Juul e-cigarettes
US government bans sale and distribution of Juul products amid concerns about increase in number of teenagers vaping.
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‘Coercive and arbitrary’: New report details US prison labour
Imprisoned workers face disciplinary actions if they won’t perform tasks, ACLU says, and often receive little or no pay.
Kyiv says US precision artillery systems arrive in Ukraine
Ukraine defence minister says US long-range rocket systems arrive, as Russian forces advance in eastern Donbas region.
Vatican releases schedule for Pope Francis visit to Canada
Pope Francis will meet Indigenous leaders and residential school survivors during his July 24-29 visit, Vatican says.
US envoy to combat anti-Semitism to visit Saudi Arabia, Israel
Deborah Lipstadt will promote normalisation between Israel and Arab states during her trip, US State Department says.
Iran appoints new IRGC spy chief as Israel tensions rise
No reasons were provided on why Hossein Taeb, now an adviser to IRGC commander-in-chief, was replaced.
Nigerian senator accused of organ harvesting attempt in UK
One of the two accused persons in the case is a former Nigerian deputy senate president.
US Supreme Court strikes down New York restriction on guns
The ruling says a law requiring resident to show 'proper cause' to carry a concealed gun in public is unconstitutional.
Germany moves closer to rationing gas as Russia cuts supply
German economy minister says the step reflected the 'significant deterioration of the gas supply situation'.
Chile workers strike at Codelco, world’s largest copper producer
The strike follows government decision to close a foundry to curtail pollution in community.
South Africa ends COVID restrictions as fifth wave fades
The country has recorded the most coronavirus cases and deaths in Africa.
‘Iranian terror’: Turkey foils plot to kill Israelis in Istanbul
Turkish authorities arrested Iranians suspected of planning revenge attacks on Israeli tourists and businesspeople.
Darfur attacks displace 84,000 in June alone: UN
Last year, at least 440,500 were displaced, five times more than in 2020, according to the UN.
Timeline: Week 17 of Russia’s war in Ukraine
Al Jazeera recaps key events in week 17 of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
South Africa’s Ramaphosa should have dug into Zuma graft: Inquiry
The inquiry was set up in 2018 to examine allegations of high-level corruption during predecessor Jacob Zuma’s tenure.
Commonwealth countries set to meet in Rwanda: What to expect
The summit comes amid souring relations between Rwanda and DR Congo that have reignited decades-long animosity.
As Bangladesh floods recede, fears of waterborne diseases
Amid health concerns, authorities race to get drinking water to people stranded in homes in over a dozen districts.
As Kyiv claims political victory, Russia advances in east Ukraine
While Ukraine moves closer to the EU and away from Moscow's orbit, Russian troops seize further territory in the Donbas.
Brazil judge probed for banning abortion for child rape victim
Abortions are illegal in Brazil except in cases of rape or if the pregnancy poses a risk to the mother's life.
India says ‘ready to help Sri Lanka in quick economic recovery’
India's foreign secretary says New Delhi will help the crisis-hit island beyond promised $4bn in loans, swaps and aid.