The 1975 cancels Indonesia, Taiwan gigs after Malaysia LGBTQ row

Malaysia banned the British band after its lead singer kissed a bandmate on stage and criticised country's LGBTQ laws.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/23/the-1975-cancels-indonesia-taiwan-gigs-after-malaysia-lgbtq-row

Russian missile attack on Odesa kills one, damages cathedral

Officials say air attack wounded 19 people, including several children, and severely damaged Odesa's largest cathedral.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/23/russian-missile-attack-on-odesa-kills-one-damages-cathedral

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 515

These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 515th day.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/23/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-515

Cambodia votes in one-sided election with PM Hun Sen win expected

Critics have described the election as the least free and fair in decades due to exclusion of main opposition party.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/23/cambodia-votes-in-one-sided-election-with-pm-hun-sen-win-expected

Israel’s Netanyahu hospitalised, to be fitted with pacemaker

Israeli prime minister says he feels 'great' and expects to be released in time for a key vote on his judicial changes.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/23/israels-netanyahu-hospitalised-to-be-fitted-with-pacemaker

Metgharabiin: Ramy Essam’s story of exile told through his music

Essam's new album Metgharabiin (Outsiders) captures the struggles of Egypt's activists, in prison, exile or silenced.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/7/22/metgharabiin-ramy-essams-story-of-exile-through-unique-tracks

N Korea fires several cruise missiles into sea as tensions soar

Latest North Korean missile launches come amid warnings as US nuclear-armed submarine docks in South Korea port.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/22/n-korea-fires-several-cruise-missiles-into-sea-as-tensions-soar

Can Manipur ever trust India again?

The Indian State's inaction in Manipur is its latest betrayal of the country's northeast. Long silences speak volumes.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/7/22/can-manipur-ever-trust-india-again

‘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