Armed man arrested near US Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh’s home
Nicholas John Roske of California is charged with attempted murder of a Supreme Court justice.
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Harvey Weinstein to be charged in UK over assault allegations
Prosecutors say charges authorised against former film producer over alleged assault in 1996 in London.
‘I don’t want it to happen again’, Texas shooting survivor says
Gun violence victims and their loved ones testify before US congressional committee in emotional push for gun control.
Ukrainian troops ‘pushed back’ as Severodonetsk battle rages
Luhansk Governor Serhiy Haidai says Ukrainian forces only control outskirts of eastern city as fighting continues.
Belgian king returns mask on visit to DR Congo alongside PM
Philippe, the first Belgian official to express regret for atrocities inflicted on the Congolese, is yet to apologise.
Summit of the Americas: Biden to address regional leaders, envoys
Washington has brushed off boycotts by several leaders as Biden aims to restore US clout at the regional event.
Jan 6 panel to lay out US Capitol riot case in prime time hearing
Experts say special panel probing Capitol riot will need to present 'coherent narrative', give people a reason to watch.
UN plan to get Ukraine grains out faces hurdles
Turkey says sea corridor for Ukrainian grain exports overseen by Ankara requires more talks with Moscow and Kyiv.
Five military police killed in western Cameroon
While violence is common in the two Anglophone regions, the separatists rarely wage attacks beyond them.
Nigeria: Ruling party picks Tinubu for 2023 presidential ticket
The 70-year-old will slug it out against the opposition's 75-year-old candidate to succeed 79-year-old President Buhari.
FBI investigates former US general over Qatar lobbying role
According to FBI probe, Allen had financial incentives for helping Qatar and maintained strong ties to its top leaders.
Eight men go on trial for stealing Banksy from Paris attack site
Seven French defendants and one Italian go on trial for stealing a Banksy artwork from a site of the 2015 attacks.
UK charities seek injunction to halt Rwandan migrant deportations
Rights groups ask the High Court in London to halt next week's planned deportation of asylum seekers to Rwanda.
Biles, other Olympic gymnasts seek $1bn from FBI over Nassar
A Justice Department watchdog had previously found that FBI agents botched the response to reports of abuse in 2015.
‘I’ll take my life’: UK refugees being deported to Rwanda despair
People at detention centres scheduled for deportation talk to Al Jazeera ahead of the first flight on June 14.
Talks to end Sudan crisis begin, anti-coup groups boycott
The joint peace effort aims to bring the generals and an array of political and protest groups to the negotiating table.
Bangladesh scrapping rights group’s licence a ‘chilling message’
Bangladeshi and global rights defenders slam the government's move to deregister top NGO Odhikar.
Drones sign of strong Iran-Tajik relations as Tehran looks east
Iran and Tajikistan are strengthening ties as they look warily at Afghanistan.
Russia-Ukraine war threatens prolonged effect on global economy
The OECD has slashed its outlook for global growth and doubled inflation projection, warning fallout could worsen.
Turkey, Russia discuss efforts to restart Ukrainian grain exports
In meeting with Russian counterpart, Turkey's foreign minister says UN proposal to restart Ukraine exports 'reasonable'.