‘We won’t forget’: US lawmakers call for justice for Abu Akleh

Several Democrats renew demand for accountability for killing of Al Jazeera journalist and broader Israeli abuses.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/18/we-wont-forget-us-lawmakers-call-for-justice-for-abu-akleh

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 449

As the war enters its 449th day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/18/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-449

Japan, UK renew security ties, aircraft carrier to deploy in 2025

Tokyo is seeking to shore up its alliances amid heightened tension in the Asia-Pacific over North Korea, Taiwan.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/18/japan-uk-renew-security-ties-aircraft-carrier-to-deploy-in-2025

Myanmar military has imported weaponry worth $1bn since coup

UN expert says Russia, China and companies in Singapore top list of those sending weapons to military accused of abuses.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/18/myanmar-military-has-imported-weaponry-worth-1bn-since-coup

Montana governor signs into law first-of-its-kind TikTok ban

Governor Greg Gianforte, a Republican, denounced the social media app's alleged ties to China's Communist government.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/18/montana-governor-signs-into-law-first-of-its-kind-tiktok-ban

1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible sells for $38m, will head to Israel

One of the world's oldest surviving Bible manuscripts will be placed in the Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/17/1100-year-old-hebrew-bible-sells-for-38m-will-head-to-israel

Man who killed eight in New York bike path attack sentenced

Sayfullo Saipov was given eight consecutive life sentences in the US as part of his punishment for a deadly 2017 attack.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/17/man-who-killed-eight-in-new-york-bike-path-attack-sentenced

Ex-paramilitary leader testifies about assassinations in Colombia

Salvatore Mancuso, former commander of right-wing paramilitary groups, has offered four days of tribunal testimony.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/17/ex-paramilitary-leader-testifies-about-assassinations-in-colombia

Cambodia’s main opposition party barred from July election

Disqualification means the ruling Cambodian People's Party under Hun Sen is likely to sweep the election.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/17/cambodias-main-opposition-party-barred-from-july-election

Kim Jong Un inspects North Korea’s first military spy satellite

The reconnaissance satellite is a key part of Kim's plan to modernise and advance the country’s military prowess.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/17/kim-jong-un-inspects-north-koreas-first-military-spy-satellite

Pig heads, BBQs: Mosque backlash tests S Korea religious freedom

Plan to rebuild small mosque for Daegu university students has come up against a powerful conservative Christian lobby.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/17/pig-heads-bbqs-mosque-backlash-tests-s-korea-religious-freedom

US denounces arrest of former consulate employee in Russia

Robert Shonov is being held for allegedly cooperating 'on a confidential basis' with a foreign organisation.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/16/us-denounces-arrest-of-former-consulate-employee-in-russia

Inter win Milan derby 1-0 to reach Champions League final

Inter cruise past AC Milan 3-0 on aggregate to reach first Champions League final since lifting the trophy in 2010.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/16/inter-beat-ac-milan-to-reach-champions-league-final

Palestine’s Abbas calls on UN to ‘suspend’ Israel as Nakba marked

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas insists that Israel must respect UN resolutions on Palestine or cease as UN member.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/16/palestines-abbas-calls-on-un-to-suspend-israel-as-nakba-marked

US releases nuclear warhead data in bid to pressure Russia

Disclosure under New START Treaty follows Russia's decision to suspend its participation in the nuclear agreement.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/16/us-releases-nuclear-warhead-data-in-bid-to-pressure-russia

Singapore’s death row ‘main element of its drug policy’

Dozens of people face hanging for drug offences in Singapore with no sign the city-state will soften its approach.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/16/singapores-death-row-main-element-of-its-drug-policy

US teen kills 3 in New Mexico before shot dead by police

No motive was readily apparent as to why the 18-year-old gunman shot three people dead before he was killed by police.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/16/us-teen-kills-3-in-new-mexico-before-shot-dead-by-police

Cafe Yafa: A Palestinian bookshop reviving literary culture

Cafe Yafa continues a rich Palestinian literary culture, decades after the Nakba destroyed the libraries of Palestine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/5/15/cafe-yafa-the-bookshop-keeping-palestinian-literature-alive

Photos: Cyclone Mocha batters Myanmar, Bangladesh

Better forecasting and more effective evacuation planning have dramatically reduced the death toll from such cyclones.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/5/15/photos-cyclone-mocha-hits-myanmar-bangladesh

Barcelona beat Espanyol to win first La Liga since Messi’s exit

Lewandowski helps Barcelona pick 19th La Liga title, but celebrations are cut short as Espanyol fans storm the pitch.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/15/barcelona-beat-espanyol-to-win-first-la-liga-since-messis-exit

Top Chinese envoy heads to Ukraine, Russia in Europe ‘peace’ tour

Li Hui is the most senior Chinese official to visit Ukraine since Russia began its full-scale invasion in February 2022.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/15/top-chinese-envoy-heads-to-ukraine-russia-in-europe-peace-tour