The inexplicable rise of kidney disease in Sri Lanka’s farming communities

Residents of several 'hotspots' have been afflicted by kidney failure in the past few decades - and no one knows why.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/4/28/the-inexplicable-rise-of-kidney-disease-in-sri-lankas-farming-communities?traffic_source=rss

Has South Africa’s ANC failed to live up to its promises?

South Africa is commemorating the 30th anniversary of its first democratic election.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/4/27/has-south-africas-anc-failed-to-live-up-to-its-promises?traffic_source=rss

Jobless engineers, MBAs: The hidden army of Indian election ‘consultants’

These ‘politically neutral problem solvers’ do short stints in political campaigns and are valued for their data skills.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/27/jobless-tech-savvy-engineers-mbas-are-problem-solvers-of-indian-elections?traffic_source=rss

Key takeaways from fourth day of testimony in Trump’s hush money trial

Former National Enquirer publisher faces grilling from Trump defence team as first full week of US testimony wraps up.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/26/key-takeaways-from-fourth-day-of-testimony-in-trumps-hush-money-trial?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 792

As the war enters its 792nd day, these are the main developments.

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Blocks from the White House, US students stand steadfast with Gaza

Palestine solidarity encampment springs up at George Washington University despite crackdown and arrests across US.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/25/blocks-from-the-white-house-us-students-stand-steadfast-with-gaza?traffic_source=rss

At least 155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains pound East Africa

More than 200,000 people and 51,000 households have been affected by the rains, Tanzania's prime minister said.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 791

As the war enters its 791st day, these are the main developments.

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‘We need you’: Solomon Islands’ support for US agency’s return revealed

Peace Corps found 'overwhelming support and enthusiasm' for return to Pacific island nation, report shows.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/24/we-need-you-solomon-islands-support-for-us-agencys-return-revealed?traffic_source=rss

How can we reduce global food insecurity?

New report warns that 282 million people faced acute hunger last year.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/4/24/how-can-we-reduce-global-food-insecurity?traffic_source=rss

Post-1948 order ‘at risk of decimation’ amid war in Gaza, Ukraine: Amnesty

Annual report from international human rights group details hypocrisy of some of the world's most powerful countries.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/24/post-1948-order-at-risk-of-decimation-amid-war-in-gaza-ukraine-amnesty?traffic_source=rss

US Senate passes bill to force sale of TikTok, sending it to Biden

TikTok has said legislation 'would trample the free speech rights of 170 million Americans'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/24/us-senate-passes-bill-to-force-sale-of-tiktok-sending-it-to-biden?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 790

As the war enters its 790th day, these are the main developments.

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Parallel economy: How Russia is defying the West’s boycott

Two years after the invasion of Ukraine prompted exodus of brands from Russia, many products are freely bought and sold.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/longform/2024/4/24/parallel-economy-how-russia-is-defying-the-wests-boycott?traffic_source=rss

Residents challenge plans to demolish Melbourne public housing towers

Knocking down all 44 public housing towers in Australia's biggest city could tear communities apart, residents say.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/4/23/residents-question-plans-to-demolish-melbourne-public-housing-towers?traffic_source=rss

Jury hears opening statements at Trump’s ‘hush money’ trial

Opening statements and testimony from the first witness was heard by the jury at Donald Trump’s ‘hush money’ trial.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/4/22/jury-hears-opening-statements-at-trumps-hush-money-trial?traffic_source=rss

What could be the consequences if Israel invades Rafah?

Several of Israel's allies say they are opposed to Israeli forces launching an assault on the southern Gaza city.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/4/22/what-could-be-the-consequences-if-israel-invades-rafah?traffic_source=rss

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says Russian strike collapsed Kharkiv TV tower

Ukrainian president tells Joe Biden that Russian attack on the tower is part of a plan to make the city 'uninhabitable'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/ukraines-zelenskyy-says-russian-strike-collapsed-kharkiv-tv-tower?traffic_source=rss

Biden condemns ‘blatant’ anti-Semitism at Columbia pro-Palestine protests

Biden's remarks come after footage emerges appearing to show Jewish students being threatened with repeat of October 7.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/biden-condemns-blatant-anti-semitism-at-columbia-pro-palestine-protests?traffic_source=rss

Turtles swimming to extinction in Malaysia as male hatchlings feel heat

Already under pressure from habitat loss and pollution, turtles face an existential crisis from record heat.

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In Australia, women-only app becomes latest front in war over trans rights

The founder of a women-only social networking app is being sued for denying her service to a trans woman.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/in-australia-a-women-only-app-is-latest-front-in-the-war-over-trans-rights?traffic_source=rss