US says China intimidates Philippine vessels in South China Sea

US warns that attack on Philippine vessels or aircraft in the Pacific would trigger a defence response from Washington.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/30/us-says-china-intimidates-philippine-vessels-in-south-china-sea

Caring for the half-wild dogs of Yuendumu’s Aboriginal community

Gloria Morales has spent decades looking after the dogs of a remote Indigenous community in central Australia.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/30/caring-for-the-half-wild-dogs-of-yuendumus-aboriginal-community

US: Hunt for suspect as 5 killed in Texas after noise complaint

Neighbours had reportedly complained about noise made by the suspect who was firing a rifle in his yard, police said.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/30/us-hunt-for-suspect-as-5-killed-in-texas-after-noise-complaint

Crimea fuel tank blaze likely drone attack, Moscow official says

Russian-installed Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev wrote on Telegram that a huge blaze has broken out in Sevastopol.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/29/russian-official-says-crimean-fuel-tank-blaze-likely-drone-attack

US Army temporarily grounds pilots after spate of fatal crashes

The suspension of non-critical air operations is effective immediately as pilots must undergo training, Army says.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/29/us-army-temporarily-grounds-pilots-after-spate-of-fatal-crashes

Kim Jong Un’s sister warns US-S Korea pact risks ‘serious danger’

Kim Jong Un's sister said N Korea would respond in 'direct proportion' to her country's enemies – the US and S Korea.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/29/kim-jong-uns-sister-warns-us-s-korea-pact-risks-serious-danger

Mexico’s Lopez Obrador backs plan to shutter transparency office

The Mexican president has renewed calls for the transparency agency to be folded into other government offices.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/29/mexicos-lopez-obrador-backs-plan-to-shutter-transparency-office

Florida clears way for DeSantis to seek presidency while governor

US state passes bill that allows Governor Ron DeSantis to run for president without resigning from his current position.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/28/florida-clears-way-for-desantis-to-seek-presidency-while-governor

Man’s ‘death’ after surgery to be BTS’s Jimin points to AI hoax

Media outlets around the world reported an actor died after surgery to look like K-pop star despite numerous red flags.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/28/mans-death-after-surgery-to-be-btss-jimin-points-to-ai-hoax

Vice Media cancels flagship show, announces ‘painful’ layoffs

Announcement comes after BuzzFeed last week said it was closing its news division.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/28/vice-media-cancels-flagship-show-announces-painful-layoffs

Air raid alerts sound throughout Ukraine; multiple cities hit

Explosions reported in Kyiv region, as well as central and southern cities including Dnipro and Mykolaiv.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/28/air-raid-alerts-sound-throughout-ukraine-multiple-cities-hit

Taliban must ‘swiftly reverse’ crackdown on women’s rights: UN

Security Council votes unanimously to condemn a ban on Afghan women working for the UN.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/28/taliban-must-swiftly-reverse-crackdown-on-womens-rights-un

Thousands rally in support of Israel’s divisive judicial overhaul

Divisive legislation to strip top court of its powers has fuelled weeks of mass protests by those who oppose it.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/28/thousands-rally-in-support-of-israels-divisive-judicial-overhaul

Former US Vice President Pence testifies before grand jury

Mike Pence was subpoenaed to testify about the events leading up to the 2021 US Capitol attack by Trump supporters.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/27/former-us-vice-president-pence-testifies-before-grand-jury

Sudan’s army and RSF say ceasefire extended but fighting goes on

Military and Rapid Support Forces agree to extend truce, but violence continues to rock Khartoum and Darfur region.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/27/sudans-army-and-rsf-say-ceasefire-extended-but-fighting-goes-on

Ukraine gains an edge in Kherson as counteroffensive nears

Reports suggest Ukrainian forces may have started securing a foothold among weak Russian defences in southern Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/27/ukraine-gains-an-edge-in-kherson-as-counteroffensive-nears

People are using ChatGPT as a therapist. It may just be the start

The prospect of AI treating mental illness is raising a myriad of ethical and practical concerns.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/27/could-your-next-therapist-be-ai-tech-raises-hopes-concerns

Rights group denounces ‘brutal’ protest crackdown in Peru

Human Rights Watch has issued a report condemning Peru’s reaction to protests following a presidential impeachment.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/26/rights-group-denounces-brutal-protest-crackdown-in-peru

First Republic’s market value plunges below $1bn from $40bn peak

Reports show US govt may not intervene in rescue process and regulators may downgrade bank's score, compounding stress.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/26/first-republics-market-value-plunges-below-1bn-from-40bn-peak

Portugal should take ‘responsibility’ for slavery, president says

Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa is the first Portuguese leader to suggest an apology for his country's role in slave trade.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/26/portugal-should-take-responsibility-for-slavery-president-says

No sign Sudan warring parties ready to ‘seriously negotiate’: UN

UN envoy to Sudan says that both sides in the conflict believe that 'a military victory over the other is possible'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/26/no-sign-sudan-warring-parties-ready-to-seriously-negotiate-un