US Justice Dept switches course on Trump immunity in Carroll case

The department previously said Trump enjoyed immunity for comments that writer E Jean Carroll called defamatory.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/12/us-justice-dept-switches-course-on-trump-immunity-in-carroll-case

Russia launches second night of drone attacks on Ukraine’s Kyiv

Russia also conducted air raids on Kyiv in the early hours of Tuesday morning with Iranian-made Shahed drones.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/11/russia-launches-second-night-of-drone-attacks-on-ukraines-kyiv

Follower of US cult leader Charles Manson released from prison

Leslie Van Houten, 73, was serving a sentence for fatally stabbing a store owner and his wife in Los Angeles in 1969.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/11/follower-of-us-cult-leader-charles-manson-released-from-prison

Bank of America fined $250m over junk fees, other issues

CFPB has launched a crackdown on a range of so-called 'junk fees' that it says lenders unfairly charge customers.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/7/11/bank-of-america-fined-250m-over-junk-fees-other-issues

What does hosting Miss World mean for India today?

Notorious for sparking violent protests, an international beauty pageant returns to India.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/the-stream/2023/7/11/what-does-hosting-miss-world-mean-for-india-today

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events day 503

As the conflict enters its 503rd day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/11/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-503

US and Israel start joint military exercise

The training, which includes midair refueling and 'long range strategic striking', comes amid tensions with Iran.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/10/us-and-israel-start-joint-military-exercise

Sabalenka wants shield from hate after Azarenka booing

Fans booed Belarusian player after she didn’t go to the net to shake hands with Ukrainian counterpart.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/10/sabalenka-wants-shield-from-hate-after-azarenka-booing-2

Ghanas $3bn IMF deal: Did the fund kill my uncle?

Research shows IMF involvement reduces public health budgets. That's deadly for families like mine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/7/10/ghanas-3bn-imf-deal-did-the-fund-kill-my-uncle

Silicon Valley Banks former owner sues US watchdog for $1.9bn

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation accused in lawsuit of violating US bankruptcy law.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/7/10/silicon-valley-banks-former-owner-sues-us-govt-for-one-point-nine-bn

N Korea slams US move to deploy nuclear submarines to peninsula

Pyongyang also accused US spy planes of violating its airspace and warns such aircraft may be shot down.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/10/n-korea-slams-us-move-to-deploy-nuclear-submarines-to-peninsula

I wanted vengeance: Tibets last resistance fighter

Tibet was communist China’s first conquest and now, Tibetans are working to tell the story of how they resisted Beijing.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/10/i-wanted-vengeance-tibets-last-resistance-fighter

Whats behind US decision to supply cluster bombs to Ukraine?

President Joe Biden says such weapons are needed as Kyiv runs out of ammunition during Russian invasion.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/7/9/whats-behind-us-decision-to-supply-cluster-bombs-to-ukraine

Windfall oil revenue is buying illusory stability in Iraq

The redistribution of oil profits has appeased the political elites, but the peace and quiet will not last long.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/7/8/windfall-oil-revenue-is-buying-illusory-stability-in-iraq

Thousands march in Bosnia to mark 1995 Srebrenica genocide

The annual march retraces a route taken by thousands of Bosnian men and boys slaughtered by Serbian forces.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/8/thousands-march-in-bosnia-to-mark-1995-srebrenica-genocide

Thousands defy bans in France to rally against police violence

French police have come under renewed scrutiny following the June 27 shooting of a teenager of Arab descent.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/8/paris-memorial-march-banned-as-fresh-protests-planned-in-france

At least 11 killed in local polls in Indias West Bengal: Reports

Voters are casting their ballots in a fierce contest to elect municipal leaders in the eastern Indian state.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/8/at-least-11-killed-in-local-polls-in-indias-west-bengal-reports

The pillage of Jenin: Israels spin wears thin

After the worst attack on the West Bank in 20 years, Israel falls back on propaganda. But to what effect?

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/the-listening-post/2023/7/8/the-pillage-of-jenin-israels-spin-wears-thin

Shooting outside US consulate in Jeddah leaves two dead

The gunman and a Nepalese security guard were killed in the attack, the latest near the Jeddah consulate.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/29/shooting-outside-us-consulate-in-jeddah-leaves-two-dead

Air raids hit Sudan capital despite Eid truce

Residents and local reports say intense fighting continuing in Omdurman on Wednesday afternoon.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/28/air-strikes-hit-sudan-capital-despite-eid-truce

Can plantations value more than profit? Some in Malaysia think so

Plantation owners in the Borneo state of Sabah are setting aside land for conservation but some remain sceptical.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/6/28/can-plantations-value-more-than-profit-some-in-malaysia-think-so