‘Obscene’ amounts spent at Indian billionaire Ambani’s son’s wedding

Social media posts from Reliance and Bollywood stars have whipped up interest in the wedding that some are critical of.

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Is a new government the answer to Kenya’s problems?

President Ruto sacks most of his cabinet in the face of growing public discontent.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/7/12/is-a-new-government-the-answer-to-kenyas-problems?traffic_source=rss

Key takeaways from President Biden’s ‘big boy’ NATO news conference

The briefing was a chance for the president to project strength amid calls for him to drop out of the presidential race.

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US set to wind down Gaza pier operations

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan says US 'will wind down pier operations' in 'relatively short order'.

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Biden’s candidacy in crisis as Clooney, US senator call on him to quit

Actor and donor George Clooney says Biden will lose the presidency, House and Senate if he doesn't step aside.

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Archegos founder Bill Hwang convicted at fraud trial over fund’s collapse

DOJ said market manipulation caused more than $10bn in losses at global banks, and more than $100bn at portfolio firms.

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‘Last chance’: Activist Leonard Peltier’s family reflects on life in prison

Denied parole, the Indigenous activist continues to serve a decades-long sentence. His family shares the repercussions.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 866

As the war enters its 866th day, these are the main developments.

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US Fed’s Powell cites slowing job market in signal rate cuts may be coming

Cutting interest rates 'too late or too little could unduly weaken economic activity and employment', Powell said.

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‘He’s got an ego’: Trump says he expects Biden to stay in presidential race

Republican contender says Biden doesn't want to quit and Democrats have few options to force him to step aside.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 865

As the war enters its 865th day, these are the main developments.

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Israeli attacks not helping Gaza talks, Netanyahu creating obstacles: Hamas

Hamas accuses Israeli leader of obstructing negotiations for truce and hostage release as mediators again push for deal.

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In Australia, energy crunch prompts a heated debate on going nuclear

Australia's opposition leader has proposed building the country's first nuclear plants, but many are unconvinced.

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Israeli army used Hannibal Directive during October 7 Hamas attack: Report

The directive is a controversial policy of Israel's military aimed at preventing the capture of its soldiers.

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What’s behind the creation of the Alliance of Sahel States?

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have set up their own bloc, after leaving ECOWAS.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/7/7/whats-behind-the-creation-of-the-alliance-of-sahel-states?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 863

As the war enters its 863rd day, these are the main developments.

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Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso military leaders sign new pact, rebuff ECOWAS

Move is latest sign the countries are moving away from traditional regional and Western allies following spate of coups.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/7/6/niger-mali-and-burkina-faso-military-leaders-sign-new-pact-rebuff-ecowas?traffic_source=rss

Iran’s reformist Masoud Pezeshkian wins run-off presidential election

Pezeshkian said to be winner of run-off election with 16.3 million votes to Jalili's 13.5 million, according to reports.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/7/6/irans-reformist-masoud-pezeshkian-wins-run-off-presidential-vote-reports?traffic_source=rss

Defiant Biden says no intention to exit presidential race in TV interview

US president says his recent debacle in a televised debate with Donald Trump was due to 'exhaustion' and a 'bad cold'.

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New PM Starmer names ministerial team after landslide UK election win

Rachel Reeves becomes the UK's first female finance minister while David Lammy is appointed as foreign secretary.

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‘I’m not going anywhere’: Biden again slaps down calls to step aside

US president remains under pressure to assuage doubts about his fitness after dismal debate performance.

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