US credit rating downgraded over rising debt, ‘standards of governance’

The downgrade marks only the second cut by a major rating agency in US history.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/8/2/us-credit-rating-downgraded-over-rising-debt-standards-of-governance

Photos: Firefighters contain a quarter of huge California-Nevada wildfire

Smoke blotted out the sun on the Las Vegas Strip, while flames scorched tens of thousands of hectares of desert scrub.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/8/1/photos-firefighters-contain-a-quarter-of-huge-california-nevada-wildfire

‘Black suffering’: Henrietta Lacks medical research lawsuit settled in US

Cells taken in 1951 from Lacks, a Black woman, without her knowledge became the cornerstone of modern medical research.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/1/black-suffering-henrietta-lacks-medical-research-lawsuit-settled-in-us

Two killed in Senegal in protests over arrest of opposition figure Sonko

West African country's interior ministry says it is taking measures to 'preserve peace and tranquillity in the country'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/1/two-killed-in-senegal-protests-over-arrest-of-opposition-figure-sonko

Taliban, US hold first official talks since Afghanistan takeover

Two-day talks in Qatar's capital focused on economy, human rights and narcotics trafficking, officials say.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/1/taliban-us-hold-first-official-talks-since-afghanistan-takeover

Treacherous Darien Gap migration route sees record number of crossings

Nearly 250,000 people have risked their lives crossing a perilous stretch of jungle between Colombia and Panama.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/31/treacherous-darien-gap-migration-route-sees-record-number-of-crossings

US Treasury sanctions Bosnian Serb leaders for ‘inflammatory legislation’

The law would allow Republika Srpska, part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to ignore the country's Constitutional Court.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/31/us-treasury-sanctions-bosnian-serb-leaders-for-inflammatory-legislation

England win dramatic fifth Test to draw Ashes series

Retiring England bowler Stuart Broad took the last two Australian wickets to help England win the final Test.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/31/england-win-fifth-test-in-dramatic-end-to-draw-ashes-series

Supporters of Nigerien military government take to the streets

France has said anyone who attacks its nationals, army or diplomats in the country would see an immediate response.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/7/31/supporters-of-nigerien-military-government-take-to-the-streets

Saudi Arabia to host Ukraine peace talks, top official says

Ukrainian official says summit will discuss Kyiv's peace formula, which calls for departure of all Russian troops.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/31/saudi-arabia-to-host-ukraine-peace-talks-top-official-says

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 523

These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 523rd day.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/31/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-523

To my daughters: Don’t forgive my generation for failing you and the planet

As the world burns, I've to admit to my two young daughters the guilt I share for failing to save our planet, our home.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/7/30/to-my-daughters-dont-forgive-my-generation-for-failing-you-and-the-planet

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 522

These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 522nd day.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/30/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-522

Biden’s fossil fuel hypocrisy is betraying the planet

As we suffer through extreme heat, President Biden has been protecting fossil fuel profits instead of people.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/7/30/bidens-fossil-fuel-hypocrisy-is-betraying-the-planet

Russia ‘thwarts’ Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow

'Attempted terrorist attack' on Russia's capital damaged two office buildings, but caused no casualties, officials say.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/30/russia-thwarts-ukrainian-drone-attack-on-moscow

Putin says African proposal could be basis for peace in Ukraine

The proposal floats a series of possible steps to defuse the conflict, including a Russian troop pullback from Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/30/putin-says-african-proposal-could-be-basis-for-peace-in-ukraine

Senegal’s Ousmane Sonko charged with fomenting insurrection

New charges follow Sonko's arrest on Friday and are unrelated to alleged rape case that sparked deadly riots in June.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/30/senegals-ousmane-sonko-charged-with-fomenting-insurrection

For Sri Lankan Tamils, the Black July pogroms live on, 40 years later

The ethno-nationalist political underpinnings of Black July still characterise the Sri Lankan state today.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/7/29/for-sri-lankan-tamils-the-black-july-pogroms-live-on-40-years-later

Biden publicly acknowledges 7th grandchild for first time

US president says 4-year-old granddaughter Navy is 'family matter', not a political issue.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/29/biden-publicly-acknowledges-7th-grandchild-for-first-time

US announces $345m military aid package for disputed Taiwan

Latest military aid package comes as China takes an increasingly aggressive stance towards the self-ruled island.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/29/us-announces-345m-weapons-package-for-disputed-taiwan

Peru President Dina Boluarte calls for expansion of powers in speech

Her remarks, which came as part of a lengthy Independence Day address, came as protests continued in the capital Lima.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/28/peru-president-dina-boluarte-calls-for-expansion-of-powers-in-speech