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Kenya’s Ruto says finance bill to be withdrawn after deadly protests

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 13:42
President William Ruto says he rejects a finance bill that contained a series of tax hikes after nationwide protests.

‘Long live Palestine’ says Indian MP as he’s sworn into parliament

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 13:03
This Indian parliamentarian sparked a political row as he was sworn in by ending his oath with ‘long live Palestine’.

Hezbollah’s ‘axis of resistance’ allies waiting in reserve to fight Israel

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 12:42
Analysts believe that an expanded conflict could encourage foreign fighters to support Hezbollah and fight Israel.

High risk of famine amid Israel’s war on Gaza and aid restrictions

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 12:10
At least 495,000 Palestinians are facing 'catastrophic food insecurity', UN’s hunger monitoring system says.

Biden pardons US military vets convicted under revoked homosexuality law

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 12:09
The US president seeks to right 'historic wrong,' enabling thousands to apply for pardon, recover lost pay and benefits.

Boxing: Undisputed heavyweight world champion Usyk vacates IBF belt

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 11:41
The Ukrainian loses the IBF title just weeks after becoming the undisputed heavyweight boxing champion of the world.

Rutte says NATO ‘cornerstone of collective security’ as he is named chief

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 11:40
Dutch PM says it's a 'tremendous honour' after he is appointed to lead the alliance from October.

As Norway’s largest private pension fund, we are divesting from Caterpillar

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 10:55
We cannot remain silent about companies linked to Israel’s crimes in occupied territory and its war in Gaza.

Video: Israeli military dog attacks elderly Palestinian woman in Gaza

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 10:41
Al Jazeera has obtained video showing an Israeli military dog attacking an elderly Palestinian woman inside her home.

Video: US journalist Evan Gershkovich in Russian court for start of trial

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 10:18
US journalist Evan Gershkovich appeared in a Russian court at the start of a closed trial on charges of espionage.

US journalist Gershkovich on trial in Russia over spying charges he denies

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 09:47
Journalist faces up to 20 years in jail if convicted; court sets next hearing for August 13.

BJP secures Indian parliamentary speaker role

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 09:39
Om Birla installed via a vote due to rare lack of consensus, illustrating the deep political divide following elections.

£10,200: How much worse off Britons are after 14 years of Tory rule

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 09:29
Britons have lost the equivalent 15 weeks of wages based on comparisons with pre-2010 growth trend.

Video: Kenyan police arrive for Haiti security mission against gangs

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 09:24
Kenyan police waved their national flag as they arrived in Haiti for a peacekeeping mission to combat gang influence.

In a divided France, voters on the left hope to unite against the far right

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 09:17
President Emmanuel Macron tests the country's support after losing to hardliners in the European Parliament election.

Julian Assange is set free

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 09:14
WikiLeaks founder avoids more prison time in plea bargain with the US that has global implications for press freedom.

Norwegian pension fund dumps Caterpillar over Gaza war risks

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 09:00
KLP sold $69m stake over fears bulldozers contributing to ‘human rights abuses' against Palestinians.

Afghanistan vs South Africa – T20 World Cup semifinal: Weather, pitch, toss

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 08:58
Afghanistan face unbeaten South Africa with 'nothing to lose' but will be eyeing more history in the T20 World Cup 2024.

Russia starts US journalist Evan Gershkovich’s trial: What’s next for him?

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 08:13
The reporter was arrested in March last year on a reporting trip in Russia's Ural Mountains city of Yekaterinburg.

Kenya shocked as protests over finance bill turn deadly in Nairobi

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 08:10
Clashes also took place in other cities and towns, with many calling for President Ruto to quit.

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