Unaccompanied minor dies after stay in Florida migration shelter

Cause of death is not yet known for 17-year-old Ángel Eduardo Maradiaga Espinoza, discovered unconscious in US custody.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/13/unaccompanied-minor-dies-after-stay-in-florida-migration-shelter

Guatemala’s elPeriodico shutting due to government ‘persecution’

Closure of top news outlet underscores regional trend of governments cracking down on independent media, observers say.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/12/guatemalas-elperiodico-shutting-due-to-government-persecution

South Africa rejects US accusations of arms shipment to Russia

US ambassador summoned after saying he was confident that a Russian ship had collected weapons from South Africa.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/12/south-africa-rejects-us-accusations-of-arms-shipment-to-russia

Russian woman convicted of ‘desecrating’ grave of Putin’s parents

Irina Tsybaneva, 60, left a note on the grave of Putin's parents that said they had raised a 'monster and a murderer'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/12/russian-woman-convicted-of-desecrating-grave-of-putins-parents

Charred bodies, burned homes: A ‘campaign of terror’ in Myanmar

Satellite images show villages reduced to ashes in Myanmar's Sagaing. Survivors say the military is to blame.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/longform/2023/5/12/charred-bodies-burned-homes-a-campaign-of-terror-in-myanmar-2

US Republicans pass ‘extreme’ immigration bill as Title 42 ends

Democrats say the bill passed in the House is a 'ban on asylum' and is not expected to advance in the US Senate.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/11/us-republicans-pass-extreme-immigration-bill-as-title-42-ends

Pentagon withholding evidence in Russia war crimes case: Senators

Defence chief grilled on not cooperating with International Criminal Court prosecution, cites wariness of 'reciprocity'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/11/pentagon-withholding-evidence-in-russia-war-crimes-case-senators

US relaxes restrictions for gay, bisexual men to donate blood

Updated guidelines will replace three-month abstinence rule that LGBTQ advocates had long decried as discriminatory.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/11/us-relaxes-restrictions-for-gay-bisexual-men-to-donate-blood

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 442

As the war enters its 442nd day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/11/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-442

Rashida Tlaib pushes for Palestinian Nakba recognition in US

Resolution in US Congress says a just peace cannot be reached without addressing the mass displacement of Palestinians.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/11/rashida-tlaib-introduces-us-motion-to-recognise-palestinian-nakba

Biden warns of recession unless GOP agrees to raise debt ceiling

US president accuses Republicans of holding economy hostage by demanding spending cuts to raise debt limit.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/5/11/biden-warns-of-recession-unless-gop-agrees-to-raise-debt-ceiling

Army sergeant sentenced to 25 years in Black Lives Matter death

Daniel Perry, a US army sergeant stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, had been found guilty of murder in a 2020 shooting.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/10/army-sergeant-sentenced-to-25-years-in-black-lives-matter-death

US ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Sudan ceasefire talks

Official says US-backed talks seek 'narrow' goal of securing ceasefire before working towards permanent end to fighting.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/10/us-cautiously-optimistic-about-sudan-ceasefire-talks

France calls on EU to list Wagner as ‘terrorists’, UK considering

French parliament told that Wagner mercenaries follow the geo-political polices of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/10/france-calls-on-eu-to-list-wagner-as-terrorists-uk-considering

US announces $1.2bn in additional military aid for Ukraine

New military assistance package for Ukraine includes air defence systems and conventional and counter-drone ammunition.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/10/us-announces-1-2bn-in-additional-military-aid-for-ukraine

Is northern Thailand still in love with the Shinawatras?

Emotional ties between the Shinawatra dynasty and voters in the north could be key to the outcome of Sunday's election.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/10/is-northern-thailand-still-in-love-with-the-shinawatras

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