‘Why would I vote?’:Cambodians quietly question election’s value

Some plan to resist a discredited national election the only way they can: by staying at home on voting day.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/22/why-would-i-votecambodians-quietly-question-elections-value

Cambodia’s sham election might be Hun Sen’s last

Asia's longest serving leader makes his own rules, in golf and politics. Now he's preparing his sons to take over.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/7/22/cambodias-sham-election-might-be-hun-sens-last

Brazil to rein in gun ownership after Bolsonaro-era expansion

Former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro loosened restrictions on gun purchases and encouraged firearm ownership.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/21/brazil-to-rein-in-gun-ownership-after-bolsonaro-era-expansion

Ex-Trump lawyer settles lawsuit for $1.7m in alleged unpaid fees

Former lawyer Michael Cohen is set to play a central role in criminal charges against Donald Trump in New York.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/21/ex-trump-lawyer-settles-lawsuit-for-1-7m-in-alleged-unpaid-fees

Are you ready for a digital death?

Who gets your WhatsApp messages, passwords and crypto assets when you pass? It's getting more complicated to die.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/7/21/are-you-ready-for-a-digital-death

Russia’s exit from grain deal puts focus on Asia’s food prices

Analysts say food prices in Asia are likely to rise but the fallout will be limited for the time being.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/7/21/russias-exit-from-grain-deal-puts-focus-on-asias-food-prices

US says Ukraine’s use of cluster bombs against Russia ‘effective’

White House national security spokesman says controversial US-provided bombs used against Russian military positions.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/21/us-says-ukraines-use-of-cluster-bombs-against-russia-effective

Google developing AI tools to help journalists report the news

Tech giant says AI-powered tool is not intended to replace 'essential' role journalists play in covering the news.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/7/21/google-developing-ai-tools-to-help-journalists-report-the-news

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 513

These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 513th day.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/21/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-513

US lawmakers file bill urging accountability for Assad government

Bill comes as Arab governments move to rekindle relations with al-Assad government after years of diplomatic isolation.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/20/us-lawmakers-file-bill-urging-accountability-for-assad-government

Women’s World Cup: Can anyone dethrone the US football team?

The long-dominant USA faces a tough challenge from other rising teams amid injuries, inexperience and an evolving sport.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2023/7/20/womens-world-cup-can-anyone-dethrone-the-us-football-team

Protesters storm Swedish Embassy in Baghdad over Quran burning

Protesters angered by burning of copies of the Quran in Sweden set fire to Swedish embassy in Iraqi capital: Reports.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/20/protesters-storm-swedish-embassy-in-baghdad-over-quran-burning

Russia warns ships traveling to Ukraine considered part of war

Russia's defence ministry said ships travelling to Ukraine considered to be potentially transporting military cargo.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/20/russia-warns-ships-traveling-to-ukraine-considered-part-of-war

In Vietnam, risking all in the search for a better life

In Vietnam's Nghe An province, the export of people as migrant labour is a key element of the province's economic plans.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/longform/2023/7/20/in-vietnam-risking-all-in-the-search-for-a-better-life

Trump handed dual court defeats amid ongoing legal woes

The former US president is facing two criminal proceedings, as well as a civil case brought by writer E Jean Carroll.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/19/trump-handed-dual-court-defeats-amid-ongoing-legal-woes

Honduras to build island colony to imprison gang members

Officials hope the isolated facility will cut gang members off from criminal networks on the mainland.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/19/honduras-to-build-island-colony-to-imprison-gang-members

Texas trooper letter describes women, children injured at border

The trooper's email raises concerns about heavy-handed tactics used to keep migrants from crossing the US-Mexico border.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/19/texas-trooper-letter-describes-women-children-injured-at-border

Michigan charges 16 fake electors for alleged role in 2020 scheme

Charges are first levied against those accused of using political system to overturn ex-President Trump's election loss.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/18/michigan-charges-16-fake-electors-for-alleged-role-in-2020-scheme

Israel ‘not a racist’ state, US House resolution proclaims

Measure is the latest backlash against Israel's critics in the US, as Israeli President Herzog visits the White House.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/18/israel-not-a-racist-state-us-house-resolution-proclaims

Peru’s Boluarte denounces protests as ‘threat to democracy’

President Dina Boluarte has faced criticism for her government's heavy-handed response to anti-government protests.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/18/perus-boluarte-denounces-protests-as-threats-to-democracy

Ukraine’s Zelenskky says Russia blackmails world with food access

Ukraine food provides basic security to 400m people and Moscow cannot be allowed to hold that supply ransom: Zelenskky.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/18/ukraines-zelenskky-says-russia-blackmails-world-with-food-access