Death toll from torrential rains in northeast Brazil reaches 100
Thousands of people have been displaced in Brazil's Pernambuco state after heavy rain causes flooding and landslides.
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Sri Lanka court suspends pardon to Rajapaksa aide Duminda Silva
Duminda Silva, a former legislator convicted of murder, was granted a pardon last year by President Rajapaksa.
Infographic: How many mass shootings took place in US in 2022?
Seven of the 10 deadliest mass shootings in US history took place during the past 10 years alone.
Tunisia’s UGTT announces strike against proposed spending cuts
The powerful trade union to strike on June 16 to demand wage increase and oppose President Saied's privatisation plans.
Biden underscores Fed’s ‘independence’ during Powell meeting
The White House is in need of solutions to quell the highest inflation in 40 years and soaring petrol and food prices.
Texas town to begin burying its children after school shooting
First two funerals for two schoolchildren killed in attack at primary school in Uvalde are scheduled for Tuesday.
Ukraine identifies 600 Russian war crime suspects: Prosecutor
Kyiv's top prosecutor says Ukraine has started prosecuting dozens of Russian war crime suspects.
Hurricane Agatha weakens over Mexico after setting May record
Hurricane Agatha makes history as strongest hurricane ever recorded to come ashore in May in Pacific hurricane season.
S Africa proposes fuel levy cut extension linked to Ukraine war
In March, the government announced a temporary reduction in the fuel levy of 1.5 rand per litre due to rising fuel costs
US consumer confidence hits three-month low on inflation
The Conference Board said on Tuesday that its consumer confidence index dipped to 106.4 in May from 108.6 in April.
Sri Lanka hikes tax rates to boost government revenues
The crisis-hit country's inflation rose to 39.1 percent in May, its statistics office said on Tuesday.
NATO: Turkey says Sweden, Finland should amend laws if needed
Ankara reiterates threat to block Nordic countries' joining of the security alliance over alleged support for 'terror'.
Q&A: One year after Kamloops, push for answers continues
Al Jazeera speaks to Stephanie Scott about search for 'full truth' of unmarked graves at Canada's residential schools.
US primaries: Why secretary of state races matter more than ever
If Trump-endorsed 'election deniers' win this office, they could put democratic voting process in jeopardy, experts say.
In Ethiopia, mass detention signals shrinking press freedom
Twenty-two media employees have been arrested across Ethiopia this year alone.
UN: Eritrean troops shelled school in north Ethiopia
Fourteen-year-old girl killed, at least 18 people injured in rare bombardment after two months of relative peace.
French diplomats to go on strike first time in 20 years
Hundreds of foreign ministry civil servants protest against a perceived lack of recognition and reforms pushed by Macron
‘Catastrophic hunger’: Charity urges truce extension in Yemen
Two-month truce is set to expire on Wednesday, prompting calls for an end to 'the cycle of violence and suffering'.
Yasin Malik’s journey: From gun-toting Kashmir rebel to Gandhism
Top rebel was handed life sentence last week after his conviction for 'terrorism', a charge to which he pleaded guilty.
Mexican president’s Mayan Train dealt new legal setback
Activists say the planned tourist train will harm the wildlife and natural features of the Yucatan Peninsula.