US Supreme Court refuses to halt Trump’s hush-money sentencing

Decision came in response to a lawsuit by the state of Missouri claiming that the case infringed on US voters' rights.

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Japan’s Nikkei slumps more than 10 percent in worst losses since 1987

Fears about the health of the US economy are hitting Japan's stock market and share indices around Asia.

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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un oversees transfer of missile launchers to border

North Korea has been expanding its short-range weaponry designed to overwhelm missile defences in South Korea.

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Mali breaks off diplomatic ties with Ukraine

Move comes amid controversy over attacks late last month targeting Malian soldiers and Russia's Wagner group.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 892

As thw war enters its 892nd day, these are the main developments.

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Ledecky seals GOAT status, USA break world record in Olympic swimming pool

Ledecky bags ninth gold to equal all-time Olympic record after upcoming star Summer McIntosh wins second gold.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/8/3/ledecky-seals-goat-status-usa-break-world-record-in-olympic-swimming-pool?traffic_source=rss

Venezuela opposition leader joins protests against election results

Venezuela's published election result has prompted widespread allegations of fraud and protests.

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Marvelous Marchand wins fourth Olympic swimming gold, McKeown does double

Australia's Kaylee McKeown completes backstroke double and her compatriot Cameron McEvoy wins men's 50m freestyle.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/8/2/marvelous-marchand-wins-fourth-olympic-swimming-gold-mckeown-does-double?traffic_source=rss

Biden is pushing for Supreme Court reform. Is it ‘dead on arrival’?

Experts say Biden's efforts reflect growing support for change, but his proposals likely face insurmountable opposition.

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How the world reacted to Russia-West prisoner swap

Western countries and rights groups welcome the release of dissidents and journalists, including Evan Gershkovich.

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Israeli air strike kills Al Jazeera correspondent, cameraman

An Israeli air strike killed Al Jazeera Arabic correspondent Ismail al-Ghoul and his cameraman Rami al-Rifi.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/7/31/israeli-air-strike-kills-al-jazeera-correspondent-cameraman?traffic_source=rss

Paris Olympics 2024: Homeboy Marchand, legendary Ledecky bag swimming gold

Katie Ledecky wins eighth gold medal as France's Leon Marchand wins unprecedented two 200m swimming golds in a session.

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US Senate passes bill to protect children from dangerous online content

Bill was pushed by parents of children who died by suicide after online bullying or were harmed by online content.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/7/30/us-senate-passes-bill-to-protect-children-from-dangerous-online-content?traffic_source=rss

Son of Mexican drug lord El Chapo pleads not guilty in US court

US prosecutors lay out five-count indictment against Joaquin Guzman Lopez after arrest operation in Texas last week.

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Air New Zealand scraps 2030 carbon emissions target

Flag carrier says it is unable to achieve target due to lack of newer fuel-efficient aircraft and alternative jet fuels.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 886

As the war enters its 886th day, these are the main developments.

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Popovici wins Olympic gold in men’s 200m free, Titmus upset by O’Callaghan

David Popovici stormed to Olympic gold in the men's 200m freestyle, while Mollie O'Callaghan won women's swimming event.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/7/29/paris-olympics-2024-swimming-freestyle-gold-ocallaghan-titmus-mcintosh-popovici-ceccon-smith?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 885

As the war enters its 885th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/7/29/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-885?traffic_source=rss

Trapped in Myanmar’s cyber-scam mills

Myanmar youth recount life inside a cyber-scam mill before a city's fall brought the scheme crashing down.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/longform/2024/7/29/trapped-in-myanmars-cyber-scam-mills?traffic_source=rss

Marchand wins France 400m IM Olympic gold, Peaty fails three-peat in Paris

World record holder Leon Marchand stormed to 400m individual medley gold, and Adam Peaty was upset in 100m breaststroke.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/7/28/marchand-wins-france-400m-im-gold-peaty-fails-three-peat-breaststroke-bid?traffic_source=rss

‘My baby girl was born on the street’: A traumatic birth in Gaza

On a cold night, Alaa gave birth on a dark road. Afterwards, she and her baby had to find a way to get to the hospital.

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