132 asylum seekers in Rwanda after evacuation from Libya: UNCHR
The asylum seekers are from several African countries including Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia and Sudan.
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OPEC+ agrees on bigger oil-output hikes for coming months
The group has finally bowed to months of pressure from major consumers to help ease the pain of high energy prices.
Colombian ex-cartel boss Rodriguez Orejuela dies in US prison
Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela, the former leader of Colombia's Cali Cartel, dies in prison aged 83.
Senegalese refugees flee to Gambia after separatist crisis
The displacement is due to a Senegalese military operation against rebels in Casamance fighting for independence.
100 days of the Russia-Ukraine war: A battle of beliefs
Over three months into Moscow's invasion, Al Jazeera's reporter in Kyiv looks at what is left of the countries' ties.
Canada says China harassing its aircraft near North Korea
Canada says pilots put 'at risk' by Chinese warplanes on missions to monitor North Korean sanctions evasions.
As Kashmir’s Hindus face targeted killings, hundreds flee valley
Spate of murders triggers panic, with official saying 150 Hindu government employees have left valley since last month.
Biden, Bolsonaro to hold first formal talks at regional summit
US president will meet Brazilian counterpart on sidelines of Summit of the Americas, Biden administration official says.
Uvalde shooting: Police, guns and schools protected from lawsuits
US police and government enjoy immunities likely to make it difficult for Uvalde parents to take them to court.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Biden to meet NATO chief
US and its allies are pledging more aid and weapons for Ukraine as Russian forces advance in city of Severodonetsk.
Hungary stalls new EU sanctions on Russia: Diplomats
Hungary holds up new EU sanctions against Russia over Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill, according to several diplomats.
Danish voters back joining EU’s defence policy: Exit polls
Exit polls show more than 66 percent voted in favour of ending the 30-year-old opt-out from the policy.
Buffalo shooting suspect faces ‘domestic terrorism’ charge
US grand jury also indicts 18-year-old with 10 counts of first-degree murder in attack that killed 10 Black people.
Sheryl Sandberg resigns as COO of Facebook parent company Meta
Sandberg joined Facebook in 2008 and was key to turning it into a social media giant that made almost $120bn in 2021.
US jury awards Johnny Depp $10M in libel lawsuit
Jury also awards $2m to Depp's ex-wife Amber Heard, who said she was defamed by lawyer who called abuse claims a hoax.
Biden hails appointment of first woman service chief in US forces
'It's about time,' US president says as Linda Fagan officially becomes first female commandant of the Coast Guard.
California unveils the US’s first slave reparations report
The recommendations include prison reforms, facilitated access to mortgages and free tuition to state universities.
Biden acknowledges strain on families from baby formula shortage
The White House hosted a round table with leaders of manufacturers ByHeart, Bubs Australia, Reckitt, Perrigo and Gerber.
Musk to Tesla employees: Return to office or get out
'Everyone at Tesla is required to spend a minimum of 40 hours in the office per week,' the CEO wrote in an email.
Monkeypox has likely spread undetected ‘for some time’: WHO
Appearance of monkeypox cases in many parts of the world suggests there may have been undetected transmission, WHO says.