French journalist killed in rocket attack in Ukraine

AFP's Arman Soldin came under fire in Chasiv Yar and is the 15th journalist to be killed in Ukraine since February 2022.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/10/french-journalist-killed-in-rocket-attack-in-ukraine

US prepares for influx at Mexico border as Title 42 expiry nears

Policy that has allowed US authorities to turn away most asylum seekers at Mexico border will end on Thursday.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/9/us-prepares-for-influx-at-mexico-border-as-title-42-expiry-nears

Kevin De Bruyne strike earns Man City 1-1 draw at Real Madrid

Holders Real Madrid and Manchester City draw 1-1 in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal in Madrid.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/9/man-city-real-madrid-draw-champions-league-semifinal-first-leg

China probes global consulting firm amid security crackdown

Investigation into Capvision comes after recent police raids on Bain & Company and Mintz Group.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/5/9/china-probes-global-consulting-firm-amid-security-crackdown

Air raid alerts for Kyiv, two-thirds of Ukraine

Russia has stepped up night time aerial attacks over the past week ahead of a renewed Ukrainian counteroffensive.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/9/air-raid-alerts-for-kyiv-two-thirds-of-ukraine

Singapore, Indonesia condemn attack on diplomats in Myanmar

Convoy delivering humanitarian aid came under fire in northeastern Shan State but escaped unharmed.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/9/singapore-indonesia-condemn-attack-on-diplomats-in-myanmar

At least 10 reported killed as Israeli jets hit targets in Gaza

Israeli's forces say that attacks on Gaza targeted members of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/8/israeli-jets-hit-targets-in-gaza

Meet N Korea’s ‘crown princess’ and possible heir to Kim Jong Un

N Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter, Ju Ae, believed to be about 10 years old, could potentially be his successor.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/8/meet-n-koreas-crown-princess-and-possible-heir-to-kim-jong-un

Sudan conflict: No benefit in talks without truce, says al-Burhan

Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan says no settlement with RSF without a permanent ceasefire in Khartoum.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/8/sudan-conflict-no-benefit-in-talks-without-truce-says-al-burhan

The Palestinians and Israelis embracing peace

Some 15,000 Palestinians and Israelis came together to 'try to break the chain of revenge and hatred'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/8/the-palestinians-and-israelis-who-embrace-peace

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 439

As the war enters its 439th day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/8/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-439

Biden aide discusses Yemen peace with Saudi Arabia’s MBS

National security adviser Jake Sullivan is in Riyadh discussing 'significant progress' in efforts to achieve Yemen peace

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/8/top-biden-aide-discusses-yemen-peace-efforts-with-saudi-arabias-mbs

Thailand’s cannabis sellers say US growers are eating their lunch

Local cannabis growers say their business is being undercut by cheaper illegal imports from overseas.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/5/8/thailands-cannabis-industry-says-us-growers-are-eating-their-lunch

Sterling beats Cejudo to retain UFC bantamweight title

Former two-division champion Henry Cejudo, returning to the UFC after a three-year absence, lost by split decision.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2023/5/7/mma-sterling-beats-cejudo-to-retain-ufc-bantamweight-title

‘Chilling effect’: Israel’s ongoing surveillance of Palestinians

Palestinians say Israel's newly exposed facial recognition programme Red Wolf is another way to entrench the occupation.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/7/chilling-effect-israels-ongoing-surveillance-of-palestinians

Sudan fighting in its 23rd day: A list of key events

Fighting continues as warring sides begin pre-negotiation talks with Saudi Arabia and the US as mediators.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/7/sudan-fighting-in-its-23rd-day-a-list-of-key-events

Blasts rock Russia-annexed Crimea as sirens blare across Ukraine

Pro-Moscow official says Ukraine launched more than 10 drones on Crimean peninsula, including three on Sevastopol port.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/7/multiple-explosions-rock-russian-annexed-crimea

Who is Zakhar Prilepin, target of car bomb in Russia?

Novelist and politician has been sanctioned by European nations for his ardent support of Russia's war in Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/7/who-is-zakhar-prilepin-target-of-car-bomb-in-russia

Nine people shot, wounded at mall in Allen, Texas; gunman dead

Police in US confirm fatalities, but say they are not able to confirm how many people died in Allen, a Dallas suburb.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/7/nine-people-shot-wounded-at-mall-in-allen-texas-gunman-dead

Ukraine says no sign of Russia’s Wagner force Bakhmut withdrawal

Ukraine military officials say Wagner fighters are being sent to Bakhmut to reinforce their positions, not withdraw.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/6/ukraine-says-no-sign-of-russias-wagner-force-bakhmut-withdrawal

Doha Diamond League: Sha’Carri Richardson, Chopra steal the show

India's Neeja Chopra overcomes windy conditions to win men's javelin as Richardson of the US stuns in women's 100m race.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2023/5/6/doha-diamond-league-shacarri-richardson-chopra-steal-the-show