Canada’s Nova Scotia appeals for help amid ‘unprecedented’ fires

Premier says eastern Canadian province will 'take all the support we can get' as crews battle out-of-control blazes.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/31/canadas-nova-scotia-appeals-for-help-amid-unprecedented-fires

AI poses ‘risk of extinction’, tech CEOs warn

Warning follows open letter earlier this year that called for a six-month pause on AI development.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/5/31/ai-poses-risk-of-extinction-tech-ceos-warn

Malaysia seizes Chinese ship suspected of looting WW2 wrecks

Enforcement officers find 100 unexploded artillery shells and rusted piles of metal on board dredger in South China Sea.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/31/malaysia-seizes-chinese-ship-suspected-of-looting-ww2-wrecks

NATO launches Arctic exercises, pledges protection of Finland

NATO aircraft and troops from Norway, the UK, US and Sweden are participating in arctic exercises

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/31/nato-launches-arctic-exercises-pledges-protection-of-finland

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 462

As the war enters its 462nd day, here's a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/31/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-462

US denounces China’s ‘aggressive maneuver’ over South China Sea

The US has accused a Chinese military jet of flying too close to its aircraft, causing dangerous turbulence.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/30/us-denounces-chinas-aggressive-maneuver-over-south-china-sea

Death toll in Guyana dormitory fire rises to 20

A 14-year-old girl injured in the fire has died in intensive care, as the teenage arson suspect faces murder charges.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/30/death-toll-in-guyana-dormitory-fire-rises-to-20

China launches Shenzhou-16 mission to space station

Three astronauts, including the first Chinese civilian to go to space, will spend six months on the Tiangong.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/30/china-launches-shenzhou-16-mission-to-space-station

Should AI be stopped before it is too late?

Experts fear the misuse of AI to destabilise economies and governments. Industry can't be trusted to regulate itself.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/5/30/should-ai-be-stopped-before-it-is-too-late

Kyiv fends off latest Russian air attack, Zelenskyy lauds defence

Latest attack comes just hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praises Ukraine's air defence units for saving lives.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/30/kyiv-fends-off-latest-russian-air-attack-zelenskyy-lauds-defence

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 461

As the war enters its 461st day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/30/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-461

As per your politics, debt ceiling plan is good or a ‘disaster’

While some of US Congress's most conservative members are not happy with the deal, business groups gave it a thumbs-up.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/5/29/as-per-your-politics-debt-ceiling-plan-is-good-or-a-disaster

PwC Australia stands down staff amid tax plans leak scandal

Accounting firm pledges to do 'everything it takes' to regain trust after leaking government information to clients.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/5/29/pwc-australia-stands-down-staff-amid-deepening-tax-leak-scandal

China to send its first civilian astronaut into space

Payload expert Gui Haichao will set off for the Tiangong space station as part of a three-person mission on Tuesday.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/29/china-to-send-its-first-civilian-astronaut-into-space

Philippines’ crackdown on anonymous SIM cards prompts backlash

Some cybersecurity experts fear the SIM Card Registration Act will encourage identity theft and fraud.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/5/29/philippines-crackdown-on-anonymous-sim-cards-prompts-backlash

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 460

As the war enters its 460th day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/29/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-460

North Korea plans ‘satellite’ launch in next two weeks: Japan

Pyongyang has said previously it completed work on a spy satellite, but Tokyo says launch could be ballistic missile.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/29/north-korea-plans-satellite-launch-in-coming-weeks-japan

Assad normalisation leaves Syrians in Rukban camp fearing future

Camp near Jordanian border has come under increased attack, with little aid coming in.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/28/assad-normalisation-leaves-syria-rukban-camp-fearing-future

Indian official suspended for draining dam to retrieve smartphone

The official in Chhattisgarh state ordered reservoir to be drained after his mobile phone dropped while taking selfie.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/28/indian-official-suspended-for-draining-dam-to-retrieve-smartphone

Texas House votes to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton

In historic proceedings, the Texas House votes to impeach the attorney general over allegations of abuse of office.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/28/texas-house-votes-to-impeach-attorney-general-ken-paxton

Russia unleashes ‘massive’ air raids on Ukraine’s Kyiv

Kyiv's air defences downed 40 Russian drones, with falling debris killing a 41-year-old man, officials say.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/28/russia-unleashes-massive-air-raids-on-ukraines-kyiv