China seeks detention of foreigners in disputed South China Sea
Philippines files new legal submission before the UN, asserting its own entitlements while challenging Beijing's claim.
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Russia, China absent as world leaders meet for Ukraine peace conference
China's non-participation in Switzerland summit raises questions of point of event, which Russia dismissed as 'futile'.
Working in ‘hellfire’: Gig workers bear the brunt of India’s heatwave
Delivery workers face physical and mental hardships while enduring India’s scorching summer.
‘Absolute priority’: UN agencies must work unhindered in Gaza, G7 says
Israel must end occupation and its G7 allies must 'move from words to action. The time for talking is done,' Oxfam says.
US top court rejects federal ban on gun ‘bump stocks’
Supreme Court rules prohibition on device that increases the firing rate of semi-automatic weapons is unlawful.
US sanctions Israeli group for attacking Gaza aid convoys
Biden administration says the Israeli government has a 'responsibility' to protect humanitarian trucks heading to Gaza.
Sudan’s army repels major assault on el-Fasher; kills RSF commander
The war has created the worst humanitarian situation in the world with an estimated 756,000 people going hungry.
US vice presidential candidates: Everything you need to know
Al Jazeera looks at the VP position in the US, how candidates are chosen and their role in elections and governance.
Israel’s Gallant rejects French initiative to defuse Lebanon tensions
Defence minister says Israel will not participate in trilateral group with US and France due to Paris's 'hostile policies'.
US ran secret anti-vax campaign to undermine China’s COVID efforts: Report
Reuters investigation reveals how US military launched a programme during pandemic to discredit China's medical efforts.
Pope calls for ban on ‘lethal autonomous weapons’ at G7
The pontiff spoke about the moral quandaries surrounding AI used in warfare at the G7 summit in Puglia, Italy.
Advocates welcome passage of bill to tackle environmental racism in Canada
Advocates say Canada's first environmental justice law will help chart scale of problem, address negative health impact.
Wikipedia war: Fierce row erupts over Israel’s deadly Nuseirat assault
Rescue operation or massacre? Wikipedia editors clash over the recent Israeli raid in the central Gaza refugee camp.
South Africa’s Ramaphosa elected president, but coalition allies hold veto
An 11th hour deal between the ANC and traditional rivals has led to the country’s first coalition government.
Niger court scraps immunity of deposed President Bazoum
Decision opens door for military government to prosecute democratically elected president for alleged 'high treason'.
UN warns ‘clandestine’ cross-border FGM undermines bans
Report highlights so-called ‘vacation cutting’ among families in the West taking girls to countries of origin for FGM.
Putin calls G7 deal on frozen Russian assets for Ukraine loan ‘theft’
Western countries have agreed to use interest on frozen Russian assets to give Ukraine a $50bn loan.
G7 to use Russian assets for $50bn Ukraine loan: How will it work?
The funds could help Ukraine defend itself against Russia. But the plan carries risks — and the threat of retaliation.
Photos: State of ‘catastrophe’ as downpours hit Chile
Heavy rains lashed much of the country, damaging homes, flooding roads, knocking out power and causing mudslides.
South Africa’s parliament choosing president amid uncertainty
Governing ANC is depending on former foes to give Ramaphosa a second term and extend its three-decade hold on power.