Ukraine orders families to leave key city of Pokrovsk amid Russian advances
Order to evacuate comes as Russia advances in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, saying it captured the town of Zalizne.
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US House Republicans release impeachment report on President Joe Biden
The 291-page report accuses Biden of corruption linked to his son Hunter's foreign business affairs.
Al Jazeera Digital wins top Edward R Murrow Awards for Gaza war coverage
The Al Jazeera English website wins in the breaking news coverage, excellence in video and hard news categories.
Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan applies to be Oxford chancellor
Chris Patten, the current chancellor of Oxford University, announced in February that he would be stepping down.
Russia’s Lavrov says ‘clear’ that US ordered 2022 Nord Stream blasts
Top diplomat doubles down on theory after reports that German prosecutors issued an arrest warrant for Ukrainian man.
Aid worker deaths soared after Israel launched latest war on Gaza: UN
UN office warns that a record number of aid workers were killed in 2023 and fears further grim milestones could be set.
After COVID and Ebola, doctors take on mpox amid conflict in eastern DRC
The mpox outbreak puts pressure on a region already struggling with a lack of medicines and an ongoing armed rebellion.
One dead, six missing after luxury superyacht capsizes off Sicily coast
The boat, that was carrying tourists including British tech giant Mike Lynch, sank due to rough weather conditions.
Philippines reports new mpox case with no history of foreign travel
Health officials say 33-year-old male patient from Manila experienced fever before developing a 'distinct' skin rash.
Blinken says ceasefire talks ‘maybe last’ chance to free captives from Gaza
Visiting Israel, Blinken is stepping up US diplomatic pressure to secure a ceasefire despite continuing rifts.
China’s Xi holds talks with Vietnam’s new leader in Beijing
Meeting between leaders of China, Vietnam signals close ties between neighbouring states despite occasional tensions.
Russia’s Shiveluch volcano erupts after powerful 7.0 earthquake
The eruption triggered a 'code red' warning for aircraft.
Philippines and China say ships collided at new South China Sea flashpoint
They blame each other for the early morning incident at Sabina Shoal in the Spratly Islands.
Cholera outbreak in Sudan killed at least 22 people, health minister says
Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim has declared a cholera epidemic due to contaminated drinking water and weather conditions.
UK to conduct review on tackling ‘extremist ideologies’, including misogyny
Misogyny, 'Islamism' and far-right 'extremism' among trends to be analysed, Home Office says.
Bangladesh’s Yunus promises support to Rohingya in first policy speech
Bangladesh's interim prime minister has also pledged to maintain the country's important garment industry.
Some doctors still on strike, protests spread after Indian medic’s murder
Thousands march in streets of Kolkata as authorities struggle to contain demonstrations calling for justice.
The unlikely origins of some of the world’s favourite foods
Fusion cuisine: How chicken tikka masala was invented in Glasgow and pizza became American.
Famine looming in parts of Yemen, UN experts warn
The number of acutely malnourished children has increased by 34% compared with last year, a United Nations report says.
Belarus says Ukraine amassing troops at border amid incursion into Russia
Fighting has escalated after Ukrainian troops smashed through the border into Russia's Kursk region this month.