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Florida’s DeSantis suspends state prosecutor over abortion law
Andrew Warren, an elected Democratic state attorney, had pledged not to enforce the US state's 15-week abortion ban.
Mob attacks illegal miners after rapes shock South Africa
Residents in Krugersdorp take to the streets after eight women were raped in an attack blamed on illegal miners.
Is China preparing to invade Taiwan? Key questions answered
Tensions are rising after China launches biggest-ever drills in the Taiwan Strait following Nancy Pelosi's Taipei visit.
UAE voices support for ‘China’s sovereignty’
UAE stresses importance of 'One-China' principle and says it is concerned about the effect of 'provocative visits'.
Former governor of Puerto Rico arrested on corruption charges
Wanda Vazquez is charged with conspiracy, federal programmes bribery and honest services wire fraud, officials say.
Ukrainian army’s residential bases endangering civilians: Amnesty
Right group says Kyiv's forces have taken up positions in hospitals and schools, turning them into 'military targets'.
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.
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.