South Africa elections live results 2024: By the numbers on day 3

Results show the ruling ANC will lose its majority and be forced to seek coalition partners.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/6/1/south-africa-elections-live-results-2024-by-the-numbers-on-day-3?traffic_source=rss

Why are South Korean babies and children suing their government?

The youngest plaintiff in the climate case against South Korea was a 20-week-old embryo.

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Top US lawmakers invite Israel’s Netanyahu to Congress amid Gaza war

Israeli prime minister set to deliver address to Congress despite growing anger over his government's abuses in Gaza.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/31/top-us-lawmakers-invite-israels-netanyahu-to-congress-amid-gaza-war?traffic_source=rss

Hamas says it will not enter negotiations unless Israel stops war on Gaza

The Palestinian group says it is ready for a 'complete agreement' including exchange of captives if Israel ends assault.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 825

As the war enters its 825th day, these are the main developments.

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Trump’s New York hush-money trial: 12 legal terms explained

Al Jazeera looks at the range of legal language used to describe aspects of the former US president's hush-money trial.

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After joint 108 years on remand, Hong Kong 47 face security trial verdict

The trial of prominent democracy activists and politicians, arrested in 2021, is the largest under China's security law.

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The art project aiming to keep Australia’s Indigenous people out of jail

Aboriginal people make up a third of all people in Australian prisons, but The Torch is working to change that.

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Closing arguments wrap up in Trump’s hush-money trial: Here’s what to know

Jurors will now deliberate before delivering a verdict in historic New York trial against former US president.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/29/closing-arguments-wrap-up-in-trumps-hush-money-trial-heres-what-to-know?traffic_source=rss

US says Gaza pier being repaired as aid groups urge more consistent routes

Humanitarian groups say US-built pier having 'little impact' and warn ability to deliver aid to Gaza nearing collapse.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/28/us-says-gaza-pier-being-repaired-as-aid-groups-urge-more-consistent-routes?traffic_source=rss

Italian media says Pope used homophobic slur in meeting with bishops

Pope Francis allegedly used the derogatory term when discussing whether gay men should be allowed to become priests.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/28/italian-media-says-pope-used-homophobic-slur-in-meeting-with-bishops?traffic_source=rss

UK’s Sunak pledges tax cuts for pensioners as Tories face election wipeout

Opposition Labour Party slams election pledge as latest 'desperate move' by governing party.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/5/28/uks-sunak-pledges-tax-cuts-for-pensioners-as-tories-face-election-wipeout?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 823

As the war enters its 823rd day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/28/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-823?traffic_source=rss

What’s behind the rise in political violence in Mexico?

Election campaign marred by assassinations of dozens of candidates.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/5/27/whats-behind-the-rise-in-political-violence-in-mexico?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 822

As the war enters its 822nd day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/27/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-822?traffic_source=rss

Has democratic South Africa lost its way?

Governing African National Congress faces its toughest test yet in national election.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/5/26/has-democratic-south-africa-lost-its-way?traffic_source=rss

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: Full list of squads for the 20 nations

Full squads of all 20 nations competing at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 in the US and Caribbean.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/5/26/hold_icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2024-full-squad-list?traffic_source=rss

At least 47 killed in Sudan army’s last Darfur stronghold el-Fasher

At least 30 civilians and 17 soldiers killed as RSF press deeper, towards the capital of North Darfur, governor says.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/25/at-least-47-killed-in-sudan-armys-last-stronghold-el-fasher?traffic_source=rss

Hamas official rejects talk of new negotiations with Israel

Israeli media have reported that Gaza ceasefire talks will resume on Tuesday in Cairo.

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Colombia’s ex-President Uribe charged with witness tampering

Uribe, who was president from 2002 to 2010, faces up to 12 years in prison for witness tampering and bribing witnesses.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/25/colombias-ex-president-uribe-charged-with-witness-tampering?traffic_source=rss

Fearing war with China, civilians in Taiwan prepare for disaster

With society polarised, establishment criticised for doing too little, people take civil defence into their own hands.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/longform/2024/5/25/fearing-war-with-china-civilians-in-taiwan-prepare-for-disaster?traffic_source=rss