Jailed WNBA star Griner appeals to Biden: ‘Get me home’
Basketball star Brittney Griner calls on US president to do all he can to secure her release from Russian jail.
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Canada: Final settlement reached on Indigenous child compensation
Funds will go to Indigenous children who were removed from their homes, discriminated against in provision of services.
Sudan’s General al-Burhan says army stepping back from government
Sudanese armed forces have killed nine and injured at least 629 amid days of protests against military rule.
Climate change threatens Europe’s once ‘placid’ Alpine glaciers
Summer 2022 risks being 'perfect storm for glaciers' due to soaring temperatures and lack of winter snow, expert warns.
‘We will fight for justice’: Abu Akleh family slams killing probe
Abu Akleh's niece tells Al Jazeera her aunt was killed 'intentionally' by Israeli forces, disputing US-announced report.
‘US-backed Israeli whitewash’: Abu Akleh probe sparks anger
US State Department says investigation could not conclusively determine origin of the bullet that killed the journalist.
At least 6 dead in shooting at July 4 parade near Chicago
Police in US city of Highland Park are still searching for suspect after deadly attack at Independence Day event.
Venezuelan migrant children struggle to access education
Families say their children are being turned away from schools in Peru and Colombia, often because of discrimination.
Chile’s president receives draft of new constitution
Chileans will have two months to review new constitution before an obligatory referendum on September 4.
European Union to set up platform for Ukraine war reconstruction
Ukraine says it needs $750bn for a three-stage recovery plan in the wake of Russia's invasion.
Rwanda’s Kagame: ‘No problem’ with exclusion from regional force
Kinshasa accuses Kigali of supporting the M23 rebels and will not accept Rwanda's participation in the regional force.
What we know about protests in Uzbekistan’s Karakalpakstan region
Calls for independent investigation grow as officials report 18 killed and 243 wounded in unrest in autonomous region.
US says Israeli shot ‘likely responsible’ for death of Abu Akleh
But US State Department says probe inconclusive on the origin of the bullet that killed the Al Jazeera journalist.
Reporter’s Notebook: What’s behind Uzbekistan’s deadly unrest?
Last week's unrest in the autonomous republic of Karakalpakstan has an economic and a complicated political side.
Police killing of Jayland Walker in US: What we know so far
Officials released police body camera footage of Walker, who is Black, being fatally shot by police in Akron, Ohio.
UN: Libya’s Tarhuna could have 100 mass graves
A UN report details how Kaniyat militia fighters executed and imprisoned hundreds of people between 2016-2020.
Macron reshuffles cabinet after losing parliamentary majority
Macron reshuffles his government after his ruling alliance failed to win a parliamentary majority last month.
Photos: Pigeon keeping thrives in Kashmir amid armed conflict
Centuries-old tradition remains alive as pigeons on rooftops and in courtyards of mosques and shrines are common sight.
What is life like in Russia-occupied areas of Ukraine?
Russian forces captured eastern Ukraine's Luhansk and Donetsk regions, leaving residents to adjust to changes.
Demolition deadline about to pass for Cairo’s historic houseboats
Egyptian authorities adamant that Nile houseboats will be destroyed or towed, but residents are hoping for a miracle.