Jones, Jackson move to Republican primary run-off in Georgia governor race
Burt Jones and Rick Jackson will face each other again in the June 16 run-off.
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China’s Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin hold talks in Beijing
Xi and Putin hold talks just days after US President Donald Trump made an official visit to China.
Republican Thomas Massie who stood up to Trump defeated in Kentucky primary
With an estimated 72 percent of the vote counted, Ed Gallrein led with 54.4 percent to Massie’s 45.6 percent.
US authorities say missionary who contracted Ebola en route to Germany
World Health Organization says death toll from outbreak has risen to 134, as experts warn of continued challenges.
Thousands of protesters demand president’s resignation in Bolivia’s La Paz
Bolivia faces its worst economic crisis in 40 years, fueling nationwide protests demanding the president's resignation.
NAACP urges athletes to boycott southern US universities over voting rights
Organisation calls for Black athlete fan boycott over Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act ruling, southern redistricting.
Trump showcases new ‘drone-protected’ White House ballroom
US President Donald Trump has given reporters a tour around the construction site of his White House ballroom.
More than 15,800 people killed in Russia’s all-out war on Ukraine: UN
Nearly 800 children are among those killed in Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, the UN says.
Mansour Kaziha, Nader Awad identified as victims in San Diego Mosque attack
All three victims have now been identified in California attack being investigated as hate crime.
High prices in Iran’s stunted housing market leave tenants with few options
Tenants face bleak prospects as economic uncertainty persists amid a potential resumption of fighting.
Trump’s Board of Peace urges fix to ‘gap’ in funding
UN-approved body says that pledged funds have not materialised despite urgent situation in Gaza.
Trump backs Ken Paxton in crucial Texas Republican Senate run-off
Polls show mixed results, with Paxton and Cornyn in close battle against Democrat James Talarico.
Somaliland to open embassy in Jerusalem, Israel in Hargeisa: Envoy
The move comes months after Israel officially recognised the independence of Somalia's breakaway region.
US imposes sanctions on Gaza flotilla organisers amid Israeli crackdown
Rights advocates say Trump administration is using sanctions and 'terrorism label' to silence Palestinian activism.
Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Smotrich says ICC seeking his arrest
After an ICC warrant request, Israel's Smotrich threatened to displace Palestinians from the West Bank.
Trump says Xi assured him China would not send weapons to Iran
US president also says he could again strike Iran if progress on ceasefire is not made within 'days'.
How Philadelphia’s Democratic primary tests the bounds of US progressivism
The race for Pennsylvania's third congressional district reveals divisions between Democrats closely aligned on policy.
Russia-China ties ‘stabilising’ force in world, Putin says before Xi talks
Russia's Vladimir Putin is travelling to China for second meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in less than a year.
Iran war live: Trump says Iran attack postponed at request of Gulf allies
Al Jazeera's correspondent in Tehran says Iran's leaders are 'projecting defiance' and rejecting 'pressure' from the US.
US suspends joint defence effort with Canada dating back to World War II
The Trump administration has frequently accused US allies of failing to live up to mutual defence obligations.