Canada’s unemployment rate falls to record low
Wage gains continue to accelerate while large numbers of Canadians drop out of the labour force.
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US economy adds 372,000 jobs in June as labour market stays firm
The unexpected strength in hiring bucked forecasts for an economic slowdown.
Nine patients killed in eastern DR Congo clinic by militia
The ADF is considered the deadliest of dozens of armed groups that roam mineral-rich eastern DR Congo.
Uzbekistan charges journalist over unrest in Karakalpakstan
Ethnic Karakalpak journalist is accused of conspiracy to overthrow constitutional order after deadly unrest.
Abe, Japan’s longest-serving PM, shaped Indo-Pacific politics
Shinzo Abe, a 'committed architect of the Quad', boosted Japan's global standing and renewed his people's confidence.
José dos Santos, who led Marxist Angola to crony capitalism, dies
He was president of Angola from 1979 to 2017, then retired from public life to a Spanish mansion afterwards.
Hundreds of firefighters battle ‘mega-fire’ in southern France
The blaze has already burned 600 hectares (1,500 acres) of the forest in France's Gard region.
Largely gun-free Japan in shock after Shinzo Abe fatal shooting
Japan is deemed one of world's safest countries, with highly restrictive gun laws and rare political violence.
Russia-Ukraine war: ‘Not all refugees are treated the same’
Al Jazeera speaks to Oksana Pokalchuk, head of Amnesty International Ukraine.
Tributes pour in as Japan’s Shinzo Abe dies after being shot
World leaders share their condolences after former Japanese prime minister is pronounced dead.
Russia’s Lavrov says will not go ‘running after’ US for G20 talks
Sergei Lavrov says Western partners strayed from the G20 mandate and avoided talking about global economic issues.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 135
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 135th day, we take a look at the main developments.
What we know about the attack on Japan’s Shinzo Abe
Suspect arrested after Shinzo Abe gravely wounded in a gun attack in the western city of Nara.
Jambiyas and henna: War does not stop Yemeni preparations for Eid
A uneasy truce has brought relative quiet to Yemen, but people are still struggling to afford their Eid traditions.
Japan’s ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shot: World reacts
The attack against Japan's longest serving prime minister prompted shock and condemnation.
Japan’s ex-PM Shinzo Abe in ‘grave’ condition after being shot
Local media reports say 67-year-old is showing no vital signs after being shot in the city of Nara.
Two test positive in Ghana for highly infectious Marburg virus
Symptoms for Marburg, a highly infectious disease similar to Ebola, include diarrhoea, fever, nausea and vomiting.
Myanmar refugees in Thailand endure resettlement wait
Refugees who fled a military crackdown in Myanmar face a precarious situation in Thailand as they wait for resettlement.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Western ministers lambast Moscow at G20
Sergey Lavrov complains meeting's agenda was scuppered by diplomats' 'frenzied' criticism of Russia's war in Ukraine.
Ghislaine Maxwell appeals sex trafficking conviction and sentence
Maxwell, who a judge said played 'instrumental' role in abuse of girls by Jeffrey Epstein, got 20-year sentence in June.