Hurricane Helene damage estimated at $53bn, as US relief bill passes

North Carolina lawmakers have passed almost $900m in disaster relief, but that's still way short of likely cost.

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Why is Israel targeting Al Jazeera correspondents in Gaza?

Israel accuses six Al Jazeera journalists of being members of Palestinian armed groups.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/10/24/why-is-israel-targeting-al-jazeera-correspondents-in-gaza?traffic_source=rss

US charges Venezuelan media tycoon with money laundering

Raul Gorrin Belisario, owner of Globovision, allegedly took part in $1.2bn scheme to launder corrupt oil money.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/23/us-charges-venezuelan-media-tycoon-with-money-laundering?traffic_source=rss

Gisele Pelicot tells mass rape trial ‘it’s not us who should feel shame’

Addressing French court for second time, Pelicot says she's determined to change how society confronts sexual violence.

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Giuliani ordered to hand over New York apartment to defamed election staff

Former New York mayor was one of many associates of Donald Trump who made false claims over 2020 election.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/23/giuliani-ordered-to-hand-over-new-york-apartment-to-defamed-election-staff?traffic_source=rss

McDonald’s linked to one death, dozens of food poisonings in US

At least 49 people sickened after E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s quarter pounders, health officials say.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/10/23/mcdonalds-linked-to-one-death-dozens-of-food-poisonings-in-us?traffic_source=rss

US official hails Panama decree to strip sanctioned ships of registration

Stricter registration policies by the world's largest ship registry come amid a push to crack down on oil smuggling.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/22/us-welcomes-panamas-decree-to-strip-sanctioned-ships-of-registration?traffic_source=rss

Suspected Venezuelan gang members arrested fleeing New York state police

The two men are believed to be members of the Tren de Aragua gang.

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Brazil victims of mining disaster take BHP to court in London

Victims of the worst environmental disaster in Brazil have filed a class action lawsuit seeking $47bn in damages.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/10/21/brazil-victims-of-mining-disaster-take-bhp-to-court-in-london?traffic_source=rss

Can BRICS offer a counterbalance to the existing world order?

Partnership representing more 40 percent of the world's population doubles in strength.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/10/21/can-brics-offer-a-counterbalance-to-the-existing-world-order?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 969

As the war enters its 969th day, these are the main developments.

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Trump visits McDonald’s as Harris speaks to churchgoers in swing state push

US presidential candidates zero in on battleground states of Pennsylvania and Georgia as Election Day nears.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 968

As the war enters its 968th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/20/russia-ukraine-conflict-list-of-key-events-day-968?traffic_source=rss

State of the race: Five takeaways 17 days out from the US election

What's the latest on the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump? Al Jazeera breaks down the week's election news.

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Kamala Harris’s campaign flexes celebrity support in Detroit and Atlanta

As Harris continues her tour through US swing states, musicians Usher and Lizzo campaign on her behalf.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/19/kamala-harriss-campaign-flexes-celebrity-support-in-detroit-and-atlanta?traffic_source=rss

Muslims join Buddhist, Christian fighters to topple Myanmar’s military

Muslims join fight under multiethnic leadership as groups once marginalized are embraced by Myanmar’s revolution.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/10/19/muslims-join-buddhist-christian-fighters-to-topple-myanmars-military?traffic_source=rss

What is gerrymandering in US elections? What to know in 500 words

Gerrymandering, the partisan redrawing of voting districts, is as old as the US and yet is still part of its elections.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/18/what-is-gerrymandering-in-us-elections-what-to-know-in-500-words?traffic_source=rss

Maduro ally freed in US prisoner exchange joins government cabinet

Colombian businessman Alex Saab will become new industry minister, in latest cabinet change since contested election.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/18/maduro-ally-freed-in-us-prisoner-exchange-joins-government-cabinet?traffic_source=rss

‘There is no day after’: What US, Israel want for Gaza after Sinwar’s death

Analysts say US push for Gaza post-war phase is 'unrealistic' as Israel vows to continue fighting in besieged territory.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/18/there-is-no-day-after-what-us-israel-want-for-gaza-after-sinwars-death?traffic_source=rss

US charges Indian government employee in foiled Sikh separatist murder plot

Case revolves around what the US says was an attempt to kill prominent Sikh separatist leader, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/18/us-charges-indian-government-employee-in-foiled-sikh-separatist-murder-plot?traffic_source=rss

Former Canadian Olympian charged in major US cocaine-smuggling case

Snowboarder Ryan Wedding and 15 others are accused of shipping 60 tonnes of cocaine a year to the US and Canada.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/17/former-canadian-olympian-charged-in-major-us-cocaine-smuggling-case?traffic_source=rss