Russia shuts down human rights group Sakharov Center
Moscow City Court said it was dissolving the organisation for illegally hosting conferences and exhibitions.
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The Sudanese who fled war for weeks, now praying for a boat to Europe
Al Jazeera speaks to Sudanese refugees in Tunisia's Sfax who dream of 'complete security' across the Mediterranean.
Yellowknife residents leave by air, road as wildfire evacuations ramp up
More than 20 evacuation flights out of Canada's Northwest Territories are expected on Friday as wildfires rage.
Will Ecuador voters set a precedent on oil drilling in the Amazon?
Citizens are set to vote in a historic referendum on whether oil extraction should continue in Yasuni National Park.
ECOWAS defence chiefs continue talks on possible Niger intervention
ECOWAS defence chiefs are attending a two-day meeting in Accra to discuss a possible military operation in Niger.
UN suspends services at Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon after clashes
UN refugee agency has called on armed actors within the refugee camp to immediately vacate its facilities.
Netherlands says US has approved delivery of F-16s to Ukraine
Washington says the F-16s, like the US Abrams tanks, will be crucial in countering Russia.
Drug war shakes France’s Marseille as rival gangs shoot it out
Clashes between Yoda and DZ Mafia gangs have killed dozens of people this year, according to police.
Maui emergency chief resigns after criticism over Hawaii wildfire response
Herman Andaya, head of Maui Emergency Management Agency, had defended his decision not to sound warning sirens.
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake shakes Colombian capital
One woman died after jumping from the 10th floor of a building amid panic in Bogota.
Woman who posted ricin poison to Trump in 2020 jailed for almost 22 years
Pascale Ferrier, 56, pleaded guilty to biological weapons charges for sending ricin in 2020 to then-US President Trump.
Xi Jinping to make state visit to South Africa, attend BRICS summit
Trip will be Xi's second overseas visit of 2023 and comes as China attempts to expand its geopolitical influence.
Debt-ridden China developer Evergrande files for bankruptcy in US
Move will protect property giant's assets in the United States as it attempts to restructure.
US authorities investigate threats to grand jury after Trump indictment
Threats reported after personal data of 23 jurors and three alternates, including images and addresses, posted online.
Ukraine combat drone damages building in central Moscow, Russia says
Moscow's mayor says Ukrainian drone shot down by air defence and debris falls on city's Expo Center causing damage.
Putin not pushing Belarus to join Ukraine war, Lukashenko says
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko says Russian leader has achieved 'goals' in Ukraine and now time to negotiate.
UN says N Korea expanding military programmes while people suffer
First discussion of isolated country's human rights in six years draws anger from Russia and China.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 541
As the war enters its 541st day, these are the main developments.
‘Meaningful work’: Volunteers clean Ho Chi Minh City’s fetid canals by hand
Vietnam's largest city is plagued by rubbish but eager young volunteers are doing their bit to clean up the environment.
Ecuador presidential candidates make final push to woo voters
Ahead of vote on Sunday, presidential hopefuls are promising improved security in country struggling with surging crime.