Algerian man missing for 26 years found captive in neighbour’s cellar

Police say that man who first went missing in 1998 was held by a 61-year-old neighbour just a few minutes from his home.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/16/algerian-man-missing-for-26-years-found-captive-in-neighbours-cellar?traffic_source=rss

Chad’s Mahamat Deby confirmed as winner of disputed presidential election

Deby's win prolongs the rule of the family that has had a firm grip on power for decades.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/16/chads-mahamat-deby-confirmed-as-winner-of-disputed-presidential-election?traffic_source=rss

California university will heed student call to boycott Israel institutions

Calls to boycott Israeli academic institutions have been a consistent demand of protesters against Israel's war in Gaza.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/16/california-university-will-heed-student-call-to-boycott-israel-institutions?traffic_source=rss

Rafah, US arms, UNRWA: How Biden defends supporting Israel amid Gaza war

Al Jazeera looks at the Biden administration's rhetoric and policies on various issues related to Israel and Palestine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/15/rafah-us-arms-unrwa-how-biden-defends-supporting-israel-amid-gaza-war?traffic_source=rss

Another Biden administration staffer resigns over US stance on Gaza war

Lily Greenberg Call says she cannot 'in good conscience' represent the US gov't, condemns 'disastrous' Gaza policy.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/15/another-biden-administration-staffer-resigns-over-us-stance-on-gaza-war?traffic_source=rss

Evacuation orders issued as wildfire grows near Canada’s Alberta oil patch

Authorities say firefighters are facing a 'challenging day' as huge blaze nears Fort McMurray in the Alberta tar sands.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/14/evacuation-orders-issued-as-wildfire-grows-near-canadas-alberta-oil-patch?traffic_source=rss

What’s at stake in next month’s European elections?

Right-wing parties are expected to perform well, according to pre-election polls.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/5/14/whats-at-stake-in-next-months-european-elections?traffic_source=rss

Lawrence Wong set to take centre stage as Singapore’s new prime minister

The 51-year-old will be sworn in as the city-state's fourth leader since 1965 in a ceremony on May 15.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/14/lawrence-wong-set-to-take-centre-stage-as-singapores-new-prime-minister?traffic_source=rss

US university ties to weapons contractors under scrutiny amid war in Gaza

Activists are calling attention to historical ties between universities and defence contractors linked to Israel’s war.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/13/usuniversity-ties-to-weapons-contractors-under-scrutiny-amid-war-in-gaza?traffic_source=rss

Fury’s father bloodied in clash with Usyk’s entourage

Tyson Fury's and Oleksandr Usyk's entourages clash at media event before Saturday's boxing bout in Saudi Arabia.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/5/13/furys-father-bloodied-in-clash-with-usyks-entourage?traffic_source=rss

Death toll in Indonesian floods, volcanic mud flows rises to 41

At least 17 people still missing after heavy rains washed mud and cold lava down the slopes of Mount Marapi.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/13/death-toll-in-indonesian-floods-volcanic-mud-flows-rises-to-41?traffic_source=rss

Thousands of Georgians defy warnings to join protest against ‘Russia’ bill

Protesters angry at gov't efforts to pass law against 'foreign agents' which mirrors repressive Russian legislation.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/13/thousands-of-georgians-defy-warnings-to-join-protest-against-russia-bill?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 809

As the war enters its 809th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/13/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-809?traffic_source=rss

Russia’s Putin to remove Shoigu as defence minister

President proposes Andrey Belousov as defence minister with Sergei Shoigu to become secretary of Security Council.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/12/russias-putin-to-remove-shoigu-as-defence-minister?traffic_source=rss

At least 14 dead, several missing in Indonesia flash floods, cold lava flow

Heavy rain triggers a flash flood and a cold lava flow from Mount Marapi, resulting in the disaster in West Sumatra.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/12/at-least-14-dead-several-missing-in-indonesia-flash-floods-cold-lava-flow?traffic_source=rss

India Lok Sabha election 2024 Phase 4: Who votes and what’s at stake?

People from across 10 states and union territories will vote on May 13 to elect 96 MPs for the Lok Sabha.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/12/india-lok-sabha-election-2024-phase-4-who-votes-and-whats-at-stake?traffic_source=rss

Guardians of the glaciers – life alongside Pakistan’s vanishing ice

The rapid melting of Pakistan’s icy giants is creating hardships and challenges for vulnerable communities.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/longform/2024/5/12/guardians-of-the-glaciers-life-alongside-pakistans-vanishing-ice?traffic_source=rss

This Indian historian fights the far-right, one makeup video at a time

Ruchika Sharma combines her passion for history and eyeshadow, taking on myths about the past shaping India's present.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/5/11/this-indian-historian-fights-the-far-right-one-makeup-video-at-a-time?traffic_source=rss

US report punts on possible Israeli violations of international law in Gaza

Report says that incomplete information from Israel made it difficult to assess specific cases of possible violations.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/10/us-report-punts-on-possible-israeli-violations-of-international-law-in-gaza?traffic_source=rss

Five takeaways from day 15 of Donald Trump’s New York hush-money trial

Judge Juan Merchan asked the prosecution to warn future witness Michael Cohen against further combative social posts.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/10/five-takeaways-from-day-15-of-donald-trumps-new-york-hush-money-trial?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 806

As the war enters its 806th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/10/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-806?traffic_source=rss