US Capitol rioter receives 12-year sentence for stun gun attack

Daniel Rodriguez made a dramatic exit from court after receiving one of the longest sentences for the January 6 riots.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/21/us-capitol-rioter-receives-12-year-sentence-for-stun-gun-attack

Math and reading scores for 13-year-olds in the US plunge

A test known as the 'nation’s report card' shows sliding academic performances for US students after the COVID pandemic.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/21/math-and-reading-scores-for-13-year-olds-in-the-us-plunge

Suspected Pentagon leaker pleads not guilty to federal charges

Former National Guardsman faces allegations that he leaked numerous classified national security documents online.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/21/suspected-pentagon-leaker-pleads-not-guilty-to-federal-charges

Furious resistance: Ukraine counteroffensive slowed by Russia

Ukraine sought to allay any disillusionment over small gains during the second week of its counteroffensive.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/21/furious-resistance-ukraine-counteroffensive-slowed-by-russia

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events day 483

As the war enters its 483rd day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/21/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-483

Indias Modi faces human rights criticism ahead of US visit

India's prime minister will attend a state dinner at the White House this week as the two countries seek greater ties.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/20/indias-modi-faces-human-rights-criticism-ahead-of-us-visit

A divided legacy marks 50 years since Perons return to Argentina

June 20 marks the 50th anniversary of Juan Peron's second return to Argentina, after a coup exiled the populist leader.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/20/a-divided-legacy-marks-50-years-since-perons-return-to-argentina

Russia: US and UK fully dragged into conflict if Crimea bombed

Moscow alleges Kyiv plans to strike the annexed Crimean Peninsula with long-range NATO missiles.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/20/russia-us-and-uk-fully-dragged-into-conflict-if-crimea-bombed

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events day 482

As the war enters its 482nd day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/20/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-482

Families seek UN help over Australias notorious refugee policies

Families forced apart by offshore scheme argue Australia has breached its international humanitarian obligations.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/20/families-seek-un-help-over-australias-notorious-refugee-policies

Teen killed in Brazil school shooting authorities say

An attack by a former student leaves a 16-year-old girl dead and another teenager wounded, Cambe city officials say.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/19/teen-killed-in-brazil-school-shooting-authorities-say

Boris Johnson misled parliament UK MPs overwhelmingly say

Johnson abruptly resigned from parliament after seeing the report, calling it a 'witch hunt'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/19/boris-johnson-misled-parliament-uk-mps-overwhelmingly-say

Baby steps for Blinken as he tries to revive US-China ties

Top US diplomat holds talks with Wang Yi in Beijing amid reports he might also meet with President Xi Jinping.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/19/blinken-makes-baby-steps-to-revive-us-china-ties

Australia sets stage for landmark Indigenous rights referendum

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urges a 'yes' vote in referendum on constitutional recognition for Aboriginal people.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/19/australia-sets-stage-for-landmark-indigenous-rights-referendum

Russia blocks UN aid for Kakhovka dam collapse victims

Massive flooding caused by dam breach has contaminated drinking water and led to bans on swimming and eating seafood.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/19/russia-blocks-un-aid-for-kakhovka-dam-collapse-victims

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events day 481

As the war enters its 481st day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/19/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-481

The family behind a unique Palestinian football club

A tiny village football club fight their way from the bottom to become Palestinian Premier League champions.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/al-jazeera-world/2023/6/14/the-family-behind-a-unique-palestinian-football-club

USs Blinken lands in China but hopes for breakthrough low

US's top diplomat aiming to keep lines of communication open amid heightened tensions between two countries.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/18/uss-blinken-lands-in-china-but-hopes-for-breakthrough-low

Dozens killed in rebel attack on Ugandan school near DRC border

Authorities blame the deadly attack on the ISIL-linked Allied Democratic Forces.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/17/dozens-killed-in-attack-on-ugandan-school-near-drc-border

NATO focuses on underwater assets amid Russia sabotage concerns

NATO says Russian ships mapped critical underwater infrastructure in sea areas of the Western military alliance.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/17/nato-focuses-on-underwater-assets-amid-russia-sabotage-concerns

Putin confirms nukes in Belarus US slates Russian sabre-rattling

Russian President Vladimir Putin says the West is doing everything to inflict strategic defeat on Moscow in Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/17/putin-confirms-nukes-in-belarus-us-slates-russian-sabre-rattling