Italian media says Pope used homophobic slur in meeting with bishops

Pope Francis allegedly used the derogatory term when discussing whether gay men should be allowed to become priests.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/28/italian-media-says-pope-used-homophobic-slur-in-meeting-with-bishops?traffic_source=rss

UK’s Sunak pledges tax cuts for pensioners as Tories face election wipeout

Opposition Labour Party slams election pledge as latest 'desperate move' by governing party.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/5/28/uks-sunak-pledges-tax-cuts-for-pensioners-as-tories-face-election-wipeout?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 823

As the war enters its 823rd day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/28/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-823?traffic_source=rss

What’s behind the rise in political violence in Mexico?

Election campaign marred by assassinations of dozens of candidates.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/5/27/whats-behind-the-rise-in-political-violence-in-mexico?traffic_source=rss

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: Full list of squads for the 20 nations

Full squads of all 20 nations competing at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 in the US and Caribbean.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/5/26/hold_icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2024-full-squad-list?traffic_source=rss

At least 47 killed in Sudan army’s last Darfur stronghold el-Fasher

At least 30 civilians and 17 soldiers killed as RSF press deeper, towards the capital of North Darfur, governor says.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/25/at-least-47-killed-in-sudan-armys-last-stronghold-el-fasher?traffic_source=rss

Hamas official rejects talk of new negotiations with Israel

Israeli media have reported that Gaza ceasefire talks will resume on Tuesday in Cairo.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/25/hamas-official-rejects-talk-of-new-negotiations-with-israel?traffic_source=rss

Colombia’s ex-President Uribe charged with witness tampering

Uribe, who was president from 2002 to 2010, faces up to 12 years in prison for witness tampering and bribing witnesses.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/25/colombias-ex-president-uribe-charged-with-witness-tampering?traffic_source=rss

Why are thousands of people protesting in Taiwan?

Opposition efforts to push through a controversial bill have raised concerns about the island's democracy.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/24/why-are-thousands-of-people-protesting-in-taiwan?traffic_source=rss

US restricts visas for Georgia over ‘foreign agent’ bill

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says measures will target individuals responsible for undermining democracy.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/24/us-restricts-visas-for-georgia-over-foreign-agent-bill?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 819

As the war enters its 819th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/24/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-819?traffic_source=rss

Israeli forces kill dozens of Palestinians in strikes across Gaza Strip

The attacks come as Israeli ground forces push farther into the overcrowded southern city of Rafah.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/23/israeli-forces-kill-dozens-of-palestinians-in-strikes-across-gaza-strip?traffic_source=rss

As Malaysia faces CEDAW review, women refugees continue to struggle

Continued lack of a legal framework for refugees leaves undocumented women at risk of arrest when they seek medical help

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/22/as-malaysia-faces-cedaw-review-women-refugees-continue-to-struggle?traffic_source=rss

Gaza war: What does victory look like for the US and Israel?

After more than seven months of war, analysts say Israel's aims may be to destroy Gaza and displace its population.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/22/gaza-war-what-does-victory-look-like-for-the-us-and-israel?traffic_source=rss

What comes next after the death of Iran’s president?

The deaths of Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian bring a period of transition.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/5/21/what-comes-next-after-the-death-of-irans-president?traffic_source=rss

Will ICC action deepen Israel’s international isolation?

The International Criminal Court's top prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/5/21/will-icc-action-deepen-israels-international-isolation?traffic_source=rss

Death toll in Indonesian floods, volcanic mud flows rises to 41

At least 17 people still missing after heavy rains washed mud and cold lava down the slopes of Mount Marapi.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/13/death-toll-in-indonesian-floods-volcanic-mud-flows-rises-to-41?traffic_source=rss

Thousands of Georgians defy warnings to join protest against ‘Russia’ bill

Protesters angry at gov't efforts to pass law against 'foreign agents' which mirrors repressive Russian legislation.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/13/thousands-of-georgians-defy-warnings-to-join-protest-against-russia-bill?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 809

As the war enters its 809th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/13/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-809?traffic_source=rss

Russia’s Putin to remove Shoigu as defence minister

President proposes Andrey Belousov as defence minister with Sergei Shoigu to become secretary of Security Council.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/12/russias-putin-to-remove-shoigu-as-defence-minister?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 804

As the war enters its 804th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/8/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-804?traffic_source=rss

TikTok owner ByteDance files lawsuit against US law forcing app’s sale

In April, President Joe Biden signed a law giving ByteDance nine months to sell US operations over security concerns.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/7/tiktok-owner-bytedance-files-lawsuit-against-us-law-forcing-apps-sale?traffic_source=rss

Sikh leaders welcome arrests in Canada activist killing, but questions loom

Leaders demand justice for threats against Sikh activists in North America and accusations of Indian gov't involvement.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/7/sikh-leaders-welcome-arrests-in-canada-activist-killing-but-questions-loom?traffic_source=rss

‘Desperate’ rescues under way as Brazil floods kill 90, displace thousands

Thousands in Brazil's southern Rio Grande do Sul state lack water and electricity as floodwaters inundate entire towns.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/7/desperate-rescues-under-way-as-brazil-floods-kill-90-displace-thousands?traffic_source=rss

India elections turn spotlight on informal jobs for youth

India’s workforce is becoming more informalised and the quality of employment has suffered since the COVID-19 pandemic.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/5/6/india-elections-focus-on-increasing-informalisation-of-work-for-youth?traffic_source=rss

No arrests as Los Angeles police clear USC pro-Palestinian encampment

Students and other protesters have called for universities to divest their financial ties to Israel.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/5/no-arrests-as-los-angeles-police-clear-usc-pro-palestinian-encampment?traffic_source=rss

Messi and Saurez lead Inter Miami’s 6-2 MLS win over New York Red Bulls

Messi had a record five assists and scored a goal, while Suarez scored a hat-trick in the win over New York Red Bulls.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/5/5/messi-and-saurez-lead-inter-miamis-6-2-mls-win-over-new-york-red-bulls?traffic_source=rss

Dozens arrested in US campuses in another weekend of pro-Palestine protests

More than 2,000 people have been arrested nationwide as students continue protests calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/5/dozens-arrested-in-us-campuses-in-another-weekend-of-pro-palestine-protests?traffic_source=rss