S Korea’s heatwave-hit scout jamboree to end early over typhoon warning

Organisers are preparing to evacuate tens of thousands of scouts from some 158 countries amid a typhoon warning.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/7/s-koreas-heatwave-hit-scout-jamboree-to-end-early-over-typhoon-warning

Why the Hindu right opposes affirmative action in the US

It is an effort to shut down acknowledgement of historical and current discrimination — in the US, but also in India.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/8/7/why-the-hindu-right-opposes-affirmative-action-in-the-us

Senegal’s Ousmane Sonko hospitalised after one week on hunger strike

Ousmane Sonko's now-dissolved party says he was admitted for emergency care to a hospital in downtown Dakar.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/7/senegals-ousmane-sonko-hospitalised-after-one-week-on-hunger-strike

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 530

These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 530th day.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/7/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-530

Four Syrian soldiers killed in Israeli missile attack: Report

The attack wounded four other Syrian soldiers and caused some material damage, state media says.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/7/four-syrian-soldiers-killed-in-israeli-missile-attack-report

Niger closes airspace as ECOWAS deadline for coup reversal expires

Coup leaders say there has been a pre-deployment of troops in two Central African nations for military intervention.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/7/niger-closes-airspace-as-ecowas-deadline-for-coup-reversal-expires

Russia unleashes strikes against Ukraine; Kyiv targets Crimea bridge

Moscow and Kyiv step up retaliatory attacks as Ukraine seeks to dislodge Russian forces in the country's south and east.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/6/russia-unleashes-strikes-against-ukraine-kyiv-targets-crimea-bridge

Slovenia suffers its worst-ever floods

Devastating floods kill three people and destroy roads, bridges and houses, affecting two thirds of Slovenian territory.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/8/6/photos-slovenia-suffers-its-worst-ever-floods

Record floods ravage Slovenia, PM calls it ‘worst’ disaster in its history

The small Alpine nation experienced devastating floods over Friday and Saturday that killed three people.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/6/record-floods-ravage-slovenia-pm-calls-it-worst-disaster-in-its-history

China accused of using water cannon on Philippine boat in South China Sea

Philippines Armed Forces condemns Chinese Coast Guard's 'excessive' and 'dangerous' actions in disputed waters.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/6/philippines-says-china-used-a-water-cannon-on-boat-in-south-china-sea

In scorching, earthquake-ravaged Hatay, water shortages lead to illnesses

Authorities, however, point to widespread destruction, low funds and dwindling outside help as obstacles to their work.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/6/in-scorching-earthquake-ravaged-hatay-water-shortages-lead-to-illnesses

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 529

These are the main developments as the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its 529th day.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/6/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-529

Defiance, fear in Niger as ECOWAS deadline looms

ECOWAS ultimatum for Niger coup leaders to restore deposed president or risk intervention is set to expire on Sunday.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/6/defiance-fear-in-niger-as-ecowas-deadline-looms

Russian tanker damaged in Ukrainian drone attack, state media says

Russia's Tass says the chemical tanker SIG received a hole in the engine room near the waterline in the attack.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/5/russian-tanker-damaged-in-ukrainian-drone-attack-state-media-says

India’s Kashmir clampdown continues four years after Article 370 abrogated

The 2019 move heralded a slew of policies by ruling BJP government to tighten New Delhi's grip over the disputed region.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/5/indias-kashmir-clampdown-continues-four-years-after-article-370-abrogated

US, UK scouts quit World Scout Jamboree campsite in Korea over extreme heat

Hundreds of participants in scouting event in South Korea's southwest have fallen ill due to soaring temperatures.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/5/us-uk-scouts-quit-world-scout-jamboree-campsite-in-korea-over-extreme-heat

New York park descends into chaos as live streamer’s giveaway goes askew

Police arrest 65 people after Kai Cenat's giveaway event sees people climb on vehicles, hurl chairs and throw punches.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/5/new-york-park-descends-into-chaos-as-live-streamers-giveaway-goes-askew

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 528

These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 528th day.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/5/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-528

Crushed fingers, hands mar India’s auto manufacturing hub

Poor training, shoddy equipment leave thousands of workers injured in India’s auto hub.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/8/4/crushed-fingers-hands-mar-indias-auto-manufacturing-hub

Colombian president’s son ‘won’t last’ in jail, defence lawyer warns

Both prosecution and defence in the case of Nicolas Petro have requested house arrest while the investigation proceeds.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/4/colombian-presidents-son-wont-last-in-jail-defence-lawyer-warns

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 527

These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 527th day.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/4/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-527