Myanmar military regime accused of murdering political prisoners

Prison officials accused of extrajudicial killings and torture with thousands arrested for their opposition to the coup.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/14/myanmar-military-regime-accused-of-murdering-political-prisoners

US bars former Panamanian President Varela from entering country

Juan Carlos Varela Rodriguez has been accused of participation in the Odebrecht scandal, swapping bribes for contracts.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/13/us-bars-former-panamanian-president-varela-from-entering-country

US Southwest heatwave brings dangerous temperatures to California

Officials urge residents to plan for scorching heat and advise against hiking or being outside for long durations.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/13/us-southwest-heatwave-brings-dangerous-temperatures-to-california

Australian Aboriginal children sing their way back to language

Experts hope a new music album, Ampe-mape Alyelheme, will help Arrernte children understand their language and culture.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/13/australian-aboriginal-children-sing-their-way-back-to-language

Myanmar’s ‘alternative’ exams a major test amid bombs, blackouts

As it scales up its activities, Myanmar’s NUG is rolling out university entrance exams for thousands of students.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/13/myanmars-alternative-exams-a-major-test-amid-bombs-blackouts

US judge approves reenactment of deadly 2018 Parkland shooting

Families of the victims are pursuing a civil suit against former sheriff's deputy Scot Peterson for alleged inaction.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/12/us-judge-approves-reenactment-of-deadly-2018-parkland-shooting

Fox News sued by man at centre of Jan 6 conspiracy theory

The latest lawsuit against the US conservative media giant follows a $787m settlement with a voting machine company.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/12/fox-news-sued-by-man-at-centre-of-jan-6-conspiracy-theory

Oceans are changing colour and climate change may be to blame

Scientists say they have detected shifts in colours across more than half of the world's oceans.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/12/oceans-are-changing-colour-and-climate-change-may-be-to-blame

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