New video shows no fighting before journalist Abu Akleh’s killing
The video, verified by Al Jazeera, corroborates witness accounts, adds further proof that Israeli forces shot Abu Akleh.
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Russia has turned Ukraine’s Donbas into ‘hell’, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine's president says Russia's intensifying offensive has 'completely destroyed' the eastern region.
Sri Lanka bank says fuel shortage set to ease as students protest
Central bank says it has secured foreign exchange to pay for fuel and cooking gas shipments amid protest by students.
Post-election calm prevails in Beirut’s divided neighbourhoods
Fragile calm in Beirut's Ain el-Remmaneh area, home to longtime rival parties that are now key players in parliament.
Russia says opening Ukraine ports would need review of sanctions
Ukraine, one of the world's biggest grain producers, used to export most of its goods through its seaports.
‘Unprecedented’: US Congress passes massive Ukraine aid package
Backed by President Joe Biden, spending bill will provide nearly $40bn to support Ukrainian war effort against Russia.
Grand jury indicts Buffalo man accused of killing 10 Black people
Payton Gendron, an 18-year-old white man, livestreamed the attack from a helmet camera, 13 people in total were shot.
US offers ‘complete backing’ for NATO bids by Sweden and Finland
After meeting with both countries' leaders, Biden says Sweden and Finland 'meet every NATO requirement and then some'.
Jordan king places half brother Prince Hamzah under house arrest
King Abdullah II says Prince Hamzah will not be given 'space to offend the nation' as royal rift widens.
Rwanda to get first batch of asylum seekers from UK this May
In April, both countries signed a controversial immigration deal to take those who enter the UK illegally to Rwanda.
Taliban say female Afghan TV presenters must cover faces on air
Television channel says Taliban order for female presenters to cover their faces is 'not up for discussion'.
End of an era: McDonald’s strikes deal to sell Russia restaurants
The Chicago burger giant plans to start removing its golden arches and other symbols and signs with the company’s name.
Africa contained monkeypox outbreaks during COVID – Africa CDC
A handful of cases of the virus have now been reported or are suspected in the UK, US, Portugal and Spain.
Israeli coalition becomes minority gov’t after legislator quits
Ghaida Rinawie Zoabi reportedly cited treatment of mourners at Shireen Abu Akleh's funeral in resignation letter.
US jobless claims climb to highest level since January
Still, the total number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits is at a 53-year low.
Not going to fly: Spirit Airlines again rejects JetBlue’s bid
Spirit said its board determined that JetBlue's proposal is not in the best interest of the carrier or its shareholders.
UK police conclude probe into ‘partygate’ scandal with 126 fines
Metropolitan Police concludes its investigation into breaches of COVID-19 regulations at British government offices.
DR Congo authorities seize 1.5 tonnes of elephant ivory
The seizure marks one of the largest in Africa in years.
How the capture of Azov fighters affects the Russia-Ukraine war
The war's post-apocalyptic poster boys are seen in a totally different light in the Kremlin and on Russian TV.
EU deal reached on mandatory gas reserves for supply crises
Gas reserves must be filled to 80 percent by November 1, rising to 90 percent from 2023 onwards until 2025.