Nervous wait for Chinese students as gaokao results released

High stakes examinations have been a feature of Chinese life for thousands of years.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/23/nervous-wait-for-chinese-students-as-gaokao-results-released

Vatican sends priests diary to Bolivia amid sex abuse scandal

The late priest Alfonso Pedrajas is accused of sexually abusing children while working in Bolivian boarding schools.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/23/vatican-sends-priests-diary-to-bolivia-amid-sex-abuse-scandal

Facebook will end news sharing as Canada passes payment bill

Facebook says a new Canadian law compelling social media giant to pay publishers for news will come at a price.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/22/facebook-will-end-news-sharing-as-canada-passes-payment-bill

As Biden Modi meet a flurry of US and India deals

A slew of deals, including landmark decision for GE to jointly make in India engines for fighter jets, were announced.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/6/22/as-biden-modi-meet-a-flurry-of-us-and-india-deals

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events day 484

As the war enters it 484th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/22/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-484

TV show unleashes wave of MeToo allegations in Taiwan

Self-ruled island's reckoning with sexual harassment and assault has been a long time coming.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/22/tv-show-unleashes-wave-of-metoo-allegations-in-taiwan

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