World’s second largest diamond found in Botswana
X-ray technology used to find the 2,492-carat stone in the African country's Karowe Diamond Mine.
Category Archives: News
Mapped: Which countries have reported mpox cases so far?
New, potentially more deadly strain of virus is rapidly spreading in Africa and has been discovered in Asia and Europe.
Indian doctors resume work but protests over medic’s rape, murder continue
India's Supreme Court urges doctors to return to work, assuring safety measures will be implemented within two weeks.
Thailand confirms Asia’s first known case of new mpox strain
Health authorities say patient travelled from Africa, instruct new arrivals from 42 'risk countries' to undergo testing.
Tim Walz shines as Gaza protesters blocked: Key takeaways from DNC day 3
Uncommitted delegates stage sit-in, Bill Clinton reminds crowds he is younger than Trump amid celebrity fanfare.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy visits Sumy border area near Kursk incursion zone
President tours northeastern region in first visit to border area since Ukrainian forces entered Russian territory.
In Russia, solidarity and apathy as war with Ukraine escalates
Volunteers rally for people displaced by Ukraine's incursion, but in Moscow, some brush off Kyiv's drone assault.
Thousands flee as Israel orders evacuations in Gaza’s Deir el-Balah
Displaced Palestinians have been forced to move again, but say no place is safe in the besieged enclave.
Robert F Kennedy Jr to drop US presidential bid, back Trump, reports say
Independent candidate is scheduled to give a speech about 'path forward' in Phoenix, Arizona, on Friday.
‘The honour of my life’: Walz accepts VP nomination at DNC
Tim Walz takes stage with message of hope and freedom promising to defeat Trump and Vance in November election.
New Zealand’s White Island volcano erupts, flights grounded
Scientists warn volcano off coast of North Island could continue venting for "weeks to months" to come.
‘There’s nothing to celebrate’: Gaza protests continue around DNC
Al Jazeera witnesses violent arrest of two hijab-wearing women as thousands in Chicago rally for Palestinian rights.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 909
As the war enters its 909th day, these are the main developments.
Why are Mexico’s judges striking over AMLO’s proposed judicial reforms?
Change pushed by the Morena party would see judges elected by popular vote, in what some see as a political power grab.
Israel kills dozens of displaced Palestinians in Gaza amid more evacuations
At least 50 Palestinians killed as Israeli military orders new evacuations in central and southern parts of the enclave.
Meet the ‘uncommitted’: How Gaza hangs over Democratic National Convention
Uncommitted delegates say Kamala Harris should back Gaza ceasefire and apply US laws to end weapon transfers to Israel.
At least 17 killed in blast at pharma factory in India
Officials in Andhra Pradesh state said many of 40 people injured suffered extensive chemical burns.
Group behind Emmys defends nomination of Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda
US body replies to open letter from pro-Israel nonprofit and others, asking it to rescind AJ+ contributor's nomination.
US sharply lowers number of jobs added in year ending in March
The downgrade has raised concerns the US economy is slowing and the Fed has waited too long to cut interest rates.
Five bodies retrieved from tech tycoon Mike Lynch’s sunken yacht in Sicily
Questions abound about what caused the superyacht to sink so quickly when a nearby sailboat was largely spared.