Sweden’s Armand Duplantis sets new pole vault world record

Olympic champion sets a new pole vault world record of 6.22 metres at an indoor meeting in France.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/26/swedens-armand-duplantis-sets-new-pole-vault-world-record

Macron to visit China, seek Xi’s help to end Russia-Ukraine war

French president's announcement comes after China published a 12-point position paper calling for a truce in Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/26/macron-to-visit-china-seek-xis-help-to-end-russia-ukraine-war

French documentary ‘On the Adamant’ wins top Berlin film prize

'On the Adamant', a film about a floating daycare centre for adults with a mental illness, clinches Golden Bear prize.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/26/french-documentary-on-the-adamant-wins-top-berlin-film-prize

Jordan to host Israel-Palestine talks as violence escalates

Jordan says the talks in Aqaba is part of an effort to halt 'a security breakdown that could fuel more violence'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/26/jordan-to-host-israel-palestine-talks-as-violence-escalates

Nigeria’s presidential, parliamentary vote marked by long delays

Election officials cited technical problems and the absence of voter registers as causes of the delays.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/25/nigerias-presidential-parliamentary-vote-marked-by-long-delays

Thousands rally in Berlin, Paris to call for peace in Ukraine

Thousands in Berlin take part in a protest against the delivery of weapons to Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/25/thousands-rally-in-berlin-paris-to-call-for-peace-in-ukraine

Peru recalls ambassador to Mexico amid row over ousted leader

Mexico's president says Peru's former leader was illegally removed, prompting rebuke from Peru President Dina Boluarte.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/25/peru-withdraws-mexico-ambassador-amid-row-over-ousted-leader

Voters, observers hopeful as Nigeria presidential election begins

Eighteen candidates are jostling to succeed Muhammadu Buhari as president but only four are frontrunners in the race.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/25/voters-observers-hopeful-as-nigeria-presidential-election-begins

The Ukraine war a year on: Who’s paying the price?

One year since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began, the West is still rolling out sanctions against Moscow.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/counting-the-cost/2023/2/25/ukraine-war-one-year-whos-paying-the-price

Biden orders door-to-door visits after toxic US train derailment

Republicans and Democrats have traded barbs over the rail derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, which led to evacuations.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/25/biden-orders-door-to-door-visits-after-toxic-us-train-derailment

El Salvador moves 2,000 alleged gang members to new ‘mega prison’

The Salvadoran government has been accused of widespread abuses as it waives civil liberties to combat gang activity.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/25/el-salvador-moves-2000-alleged-gang-members-to-new-mega

Why is the Alex Murdaugh trial captivating US audiences?

The 54-year-old South Carolina attorney has been accused of murdering his wife and son at their rural hunting lodge.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/24/why-is-the-alex-murdaugh-trial-captivating-audiences-in-the-us

Obi supporters in home state have high hopes for Nigeria election

Peter Obi is being projected by multiple polls to win the race to replace outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/24/obi-supporters-in-home-state-have-high-hopes-for-nigeria-election

Indonesia’s palm oil tycoon Darmadi gets 15 years for corruption

Surya Darmadi ordered to repay the state equivalent of $2.6bn over corruption scheme that cleared protected forests.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/2/24/indonesias-palm-oil-tycoon-darmadi-gets-15-years-for-corruption

A year into Ukraine war, Asia’s big brands sit out Russia boycott

Fewer than 100 Asia-based firms have suspended or scaled back their Russia operations, according to database.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/2/24/asian-brands-sit-out-russia-boycotts

Republican Party sets first presidential debate in US swing state

The debate, to be held in Wisconsin, is expected to feature Republican candidates like Donald Trump and Nikki Haley.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/24/republican-party-sets-first-presidential-debate-in-swing-state

UN condemns Russia over Ukraine war, calls for withdrawal

Some 141 members of the UN General Assembly back resolution, a year after Russia invaded its neighbour.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/24/un-condemns-russia-over-ukraine-war-calls-for-withdrawal

Mexico’s president defends controversial electoral reform bill

Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador says he expects court challenges against measure to cut the budget of the electoral agency.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/23/mexicos-president-controversial-electoral-reform-bill

Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty to manslaughter charges

The US actor faces charges of involuntary manslaughter after fatally shooting a cinematographer on a film set in 2021.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/23/alec-baldwin-pleads-not-guilty-to-manslaughter-charges

China says sending weapons to Ukraine will not bring peace

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy vows to keep up the fight ahead of war's anniversary as allies pledge more military aid.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/23/year-into-ukraine-war-china-says-not-sending-weapons-to-russia

Biden and Trump spar over East Palestine train disaster in US

Labour groups have said cost-cutting measures by railroad companies occurred under both Democrats and Republicans.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/23/biden-and-trump-spar-over-east-palestine-train-disaster-in-us