Brazil sinks aircraft carrier in Atlantic despite pollution risk

Critics of Brazil's planned sinking of the Sao Paulo described it as a 'state-sponsored environmental crime'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/4/brazil-sinks-aircraft-carrier-in-atlantic-despite-pollution-risk

Ukraine will fight for Bakhmut ‘as long as we can’: Zelenskyy

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has also called for Ukraine's rapid accession to the EU.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/4/ukraine-will-fight-for-bakhmut-as-long-as-we-can-zelenskyy

Family of Amir Locke, shot in no-knock police raid, files lawsuit

The 22-year-old was killed in a police shooting after officers entered the Minneapolis apartment where he was sleeping.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/4/family-of-amir-locke-shot-in-no-knock-police-raid-files-lawsuit

Infographic: A global look at cancer

In 2020, more than 18 million people around the world were diagnosed with cancer.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/4/infographic-a-global-look-at-cancer

‘Extremely dangerous’ Arctic blast hits northern US and Canada

A polar air mass is expected to send temperatures to record lows into the weekend, prompting frostbite warnings.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/3/extremely-dangerous-arctic-blast-hits-northern-us-canada

January 6 participants express remorse in court, pride in public

Some people who apologised for taking part in attack on US democracy now describe themselves as victims of persecution.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/3/january-6-participants-express-remorse-in-court-pride-in-public

Biden stands by Jerusalem status quo in meeting with Jordan king

The US president praised Jordan for its 'crucial role' as the custodian of Muslim holy places in Jerusalem.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/3/biden-stands-by-jerusalem-status-quo-in-meeting-with-jordan-king

Democracy ‘on trial’ as Hong Kong 47 prepare to face court

Picked up in a dawn raid two years ago, the activists and politicians are charged over an unofficial primary.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/3/democracy-on-trial-as-hong-kong-47-prepare-to-face-court

Apple, Google profits squeezed on China, sluggish economies

Apple reports first drop in quarterly revenue since 2019 as China's zero-COVID policy disrupted iPhone output.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/2/3/apple-google-profits-squeezed-on-china-sluggish-economies

Nearly 1,000 migrant families still separated by Trump-era policy

More than 3,800 children were removed from families between 2017 and 2021 as part of a crackdown on border crossings.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/3/nearly-1000-migrant-families-still-separated-by-trump-era-policy

US alleges Chinese spy balloon flew over sensitive military site

US official told reporters the military was prepared to shoot the balloon down but was deterred by potential for harm.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/2/us-alleges-chinese-spy-balloon-flew-over-sensitive-military-sites

India’s Adani’s losses swell above $100bn

India's central bank is examining the exposure of banks to the group as its various firms continued to tank.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/2/2/indias-adanis-losses-swell-above-100bn

What’s behind the public anger in the UK?

Hundreds of thousands of people have participated in wage strikes.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/2/2/whats-behind-the-public-anger-in-the-uk

N Korea says US drills pushing situation to ‘extreme red-line’

Pyongyang threatens 'toughest reaction' to US expanding joint military exercises with South Korea.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/2/n-korea-says-us-drills-pushing-situation-to-extreme-red-line

Philippines set to allow wider US access to military bases

Move comes amid concerns about China's assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea and over self-ruled Taiwan.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/2/philippines-set-to-allow-wider-us-access-to-military-bases

‘Riding a rollercoaster’ in Myanmar’s post-coup economy

Deepening conflict, sudden changes to regulations and a lack of transparency have made business increasingly hard.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/2/riding-a-rollercoaster-in-myanmars-post-coup-economy

Meta shares soar as it cuts back spending, forecasts upbeat Q1

Its forecast suggests the advertising market may be recovering as companies increase their marketing budgets.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/2/1/meta-shares-soar-as-it-cuts-back-spending-forecasts-upbeat-q1

Jamaica’s prime minister offers troops to address Haiti crisis

The offer comes after Haitian government appealed for international support to help with the country's gang violence.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/1/jamaicas-prime-minister-offers-troops-to-address-haiti-crisis

US concerned as Sudan releases man convicted of slaying diplomat

Abdelraouf Abuzeid was previously convicted in connection to a shooting that killed a USAID employee and his driver.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/1/us-expresses-concern-over-sudans-release-of-murderer-of-diplomat