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.
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‘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.
Iran parliament approves president’s entire cabinet, a first since 2001
Approval gives way to a cross-factional cabinet reflecting Masoud Pezeshkian's focus on consensus after days of debate.
Trinidad and Tobago redraws coat of arms to remove Columbus’s three ships
The island will hold a public hearing on whether other monuments with colonial connections should also be removed.
Pakistani man faces cyber-terror charge over false posts linked to UK riots
The man is accused of claiming that a Muslim asylum seeker was suspected of a knife attack that killed three girls.
What we know about the remaining Israeli captives being held in Gaza
On Tuesday, the Israeli army announced it had retrieved the bodies of six Israelis held in Gaza.
Palestinian commander killed in Lebanon as Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire
Suspected Israeli drone raid on a car in southern Lebanon kills a commander from a coalition of Palestinians groups.
Ukraine votes to join ICC as it seeks to bring Russia to justice
Membership of the court, which prosecutes crimes against humanity, also advances the country's EU aspirations.
Who are the anti-Trump Republicans showing up at the DNC?
Republicans have been 'kidnapped by a cult' said one, while another compared Trump's campaign with communist Nicaragua.
At 116, Japanese woman set to be named world’s oldest person
Tomiko Itooka still went mountain climbing into her 70s, scaling Japan's 3,067-metre Mount Ontake – in sneakers.
At least three killed in Bosnia school shooting
The suspect, a school employee, opened fire with an automatic rifle and tried to kill himself, police say.
Obamas and Emhoff take centre stage – key takeaways from DNC Day 2
Democratic National Convention saw speeches from Barack Obama, Bernie Sanders and Doug Emhoff.