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Rambouillet: Woman stabbed to death in French police station
After the victim was killed, officers near the scene shot dead the attacker.
Biden climate summit: Are ambitious carbon cuts even enough?
As Earth Day Summit continues, some activists are demanding more systemic change to tackle the climate crisis.
Russia’s central bank delivers surprise interest rate cut
The decision to hikes rates from 4.5% to 5% comes amid a weak rouble, high inflation and flaring geopolitical tensions.
Navalny ends hunger strike after being seen by civilian doctors
Jailed Russian opposition figure announces gradual end to hunger strike protest as he thanks supporters.
Brazilians are not showing up for their second COVID vaccination
With more than 380,000 dead, Brazil has the second highest COVID death toll in the world.
Turkey crypto exchange probe: 62 arrested, CEO on the run
Interpol issued a red notice for Faruk Fatih Ozer, CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Thodex, which is under investigation.
The Kurdish refugee candidate battling for Scottish independence
Roza Salih, who arrived in Scotland at 12, says she is committed to fighting for human rights and sovereignty.
Belfast: Pattern of immigration checks raises profiling concerns
Data obtained by Al Jazeera shows many who are stopped hold Romanian, Nigerian, Chinese and Pakistani passports.
Chad holds funeral for President Idriss Deby
President Idriss Deby died from wounds suffered while leading soldiers on the front line against rebels.
SpaceX launches four-astronaut team on NASA space mission
The crew first ever to be propelled towards orbit by a rocket booster recycled from a previous spaceflight.
Rockets target Baghdad airport base housing US troops
No casualties reported in second attack on US interests in Iraq in less than a week.
Violent clashes in Jerusalem after Israeli far-right march
At least 105 Palestinians wounded in clashes in occupied East Jerusalem that ensued after march by far-right Israelis.
Pakistan seeks specific actions for India talks to move ahead
Senior Pakistan sources give 'examples' of specific Indian actions needed in disputed Kashmir for talks to move forward.
Russia troop drawdown welcomed cautiously by Ukraine
Russia begins withdrawing troops from the border to bases inside the country, easing fears of hostilities.
Pakistani charity offers medical aid to India amid COVID crisis
Edhi Foundation writes to Modi, offering to send ambulances and medical staff to help its neighbour fight the virus.
COVID-hit Indonesia orders executions via Zoom, video apps
Amnesty says almost 100 inmates sentenced virtually by judges since early last year.
US lawmakers urge maintaining Israeli aid without preconditions
In a letter, 328 legislators say reducing or conditioning assistance would be detrimental to Israel’s security.
The name’s Ambani: Indian tycoon buys UK hotel used in Bond films
Reliance Industries to buy UK's 900-year-old Stoke Park estate for $79m, adding to group's hospitality assets.
Three of seven Catholic clergy kidnapped in Haiti released
Ten people were abducted in Croix-des-Bougets amid a surge of violence and kidnappings for ransom in recent months.