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Real Madrid sign France’s Kylian Mbappe on free transfer after PSG exit
Mbappe joins the Spanish and European football champions as a free agent a month after terminating his PSG contract.
NYSE glitch sparks volatility in Berkshire Hathaway and dozens of stocks
Trading in at least 60 stocks was halted due to volatility including in Berkshire Hathaway shares which plunged 99.97%.
Iran parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf announces presidential bid
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is among presidential hopefuls seeking approval to run for the June 28 snap elections.
US fines airlines $2.5m for delaying COVID-19 refunds to travellers
Civil penalties are for significant delays in providing nearly $1bn in refunds owed to passengers.
US rapper Macklemore defends Palestinian rights at German concert
US rapper Macklemore invoked the memory of the Holocaust on-stage in Germany in a defence of Palestinian rights.
Nigel Farage announces UK election candidacy in surprise U-turn
Farage, who previously said he would not stand in the election, says he will lead the anti-immigration Reform UK party.
Nigeria’s power grid shut down, airlines disrupted as unions strike
Nigeria loses electricity, airports close as unions demand more than 1,500% rise in minimum wage amid record inflation.
Hunter Biden trial on criminal gun charges begins in Delaware
US President Joe Biden's son Hunter has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from purchase and possession of a gun.
South Africa elections: ‘Tintswalo’ sends a message to the ANC
Voters told the ruling party it can no longer rely on its revolutionary credentials and past accomplishments.
Egypt’s el-Sisi reappoints PM Madbouly, orders him to form new cabinet
President says new government must tackle local and international issues.
Islamabad court nullifies Imran Khan conviction in state secrets leak
But Pakistan's former PM Khan will remain behind bars over another conviction.
Remains: The collision of science and America’s Indigenous people
A Danish scientist's search for the earliest DNA in the United States uncovers profound ethical and personal dilemmas.
South Africa’s ANC seeks coalition after historic election slump
South Africa’s ruling ANC will try to form a coalition after official election results confirmed it lost its majority.
Israel’s forced starvation in Gaza has killed dozens of children
Israel’s forced starvation has caused the deaths of two more children in central Gaza.
Court overturns early release of Greek neo-Nazi leader
A panel of judges rules Michaloliakos is 'unrepentant' and is suspected of committing new crimes.
‘Palestine is a European issue’: European Parliament candidate Rima Hassan
Hassan, a French-Palestinian lawyer, says she has faced threats and police investigations due to her support of Gaza.
Georgian opposition plan coalition as ‘foreign agent’ law adopted
Law obliges organisations getting over 20 percent of funding from overseas to register as 'agents of foreign influence'.
Mexico’s election: A victory for organised crime
Under Claudia Sheinbaum’s presidency, organised crime will likely be calling the shots.
Who are the five young players to watch at the ICC T20 World Cup?
Al Jazeera picks cricket's brightest young ones who could leave their mark on the T20 World Cup 2024.
Hunter Biden on trial in gun purchase case: All you need to know
Five months before US election, Joe Biden's son faces trial over charges of illegally buying a gun while using drugs.