Sudan refugee crisis Threat of diseases in displacement camps on border
Hundreds of thousands of people displaced by the conflict in Sudan are living in overcrowded camps in South Sudan. Humanitarian agencies say a lack of basic healthcare and safe drinking water means the risk of an outbreak of diseases is growing.
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Haitians flee gun battles UN says 5m people need humanitarian assistance
Haiti's chaos from gang violence prompted Prime Minister Ariel Henry's resignation, causing a humanitarian crisis affecting 5.5 million. The Caribbean nation has been grappling with a surge in gang violence, which has led to widespread insecurity and displacement.
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Ukraine energy facilities attacked Hydroelectric dam & power station targeted
A Russian missile and 150 drones targeted Ukraine's Zaporizhia dam, causing widespread power cuts and structural damage. The attack on the dam, located on the Dnieper River, has disrupted the country's electricity supply and poses a significant threat to the safety of nearby communities.
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ISIL claims responsibility for Moscow concert attack
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ISIL has claimed responsibility for an attack at a popular concert venue complex near Moscow Friday that left at least 40 dead and more than 100 wounded after assailants stormed the venue with guns and incendiary devices.
Kate reveals cancer diagnosis Princess of Wales undergoing chemotherapy
Britain's Princess Catherine is receiving cancer treatment following abdominal surgery in January, amid online health speculations. The Duchess of Cambridge, who is married to Prince William, has been undergoing medical care for an undisclosed form of cancer.
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US submits draft resolution to the UN calling for an 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza
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The United States says it has submitted a draft resolution to the UN Security Council calling for an 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the resolution is linked to the release of captives, and that he hopes countries will support the move.
The US has previously vetoed attempts to achieve a ceasefire at the United Nations.
Russia attack 16 killed in Belgorod strikes this week
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At least 16 people have been killed over the course of the week in Russia’s Belgorod region that borders Ukraine. The Ukrainian attacks intensified during presidential elections held last weekend. Authorities have announced mass evacuations from the region.
Nuclear power supply UK turns to alternative source for energy
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The UK government recently announced the biggest expansion of nuclear power for 70 years - as an alternative to fossil fuels.
But it may not necessarily deliver the promise of energy independence for some time to come.
US submits Security Council resolution but exact wording unclear
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The US has circulated a draft UN Security Council resolution calling for an “immediate ceasefire tied to the release of hostages” in Gaza, US Secretary of State Blinken has said.
Venezuela politics Arrest warrants issued for opposition members
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Arrest warrants have been issued for nine members of the opposition in Venezuela. Two of them have already been detained. They're close to Maria Corina Machado, who's banned from running in the upcoming presidential election. Machado says the arrests amount to 'brutal repression' and are an attempt to prevent free and fair elections.
US Supreme Court puts controversial Texas migration law back on hold
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A law that allowed the US state of Texas to arrest and deport migrants who crossed the border from Mexico illegally has been put on hold by an appeals court.
The law known as SB4 briefly went into effect when it was given the green light by the US Supreme Court.
But as the legal back and forth continues, migrants say they remain worried for themselves and their families.
Chinese Foreign Minister visits Australia amidst regional concerns and trade talks
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The Chinese Foreign Minister is visiting Australia for the first time in seven years.
Australia and China are rebuilding ties following a period of strained relations, after Canberra called for an independent investigation into the origins of Covid-19.
In response, Beijing imposed tariffs on imports of Australian goods.
The trade tariffs cost Australia's economy an estimated 13 billion dollars
US warning over Rafah ground operation Israel continues to bomb a southern city in Gaza
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Despite once saying Rafah was a safe area, Israel is regularly bombing the southern city in Gaza that's sheltering more than a million displaced people. And the US says that an Israeli ground offensive on Rafah will ‘deepen anarchy’ in Gaza, with the US President reaching out to Israel and inviting a team for talks in Washington.
Colombia armed groups Government suspends talks with FARC faction
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The Colombian government announced it will resume military operations against a faction of the FARC rebels that broke away when a peace accord was signed in 2016.
US needs to show its willing to ‘change course’ Elmasry
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Mohamad Elmasry of the Doha Institute of Graduate Studies says while he does not want to “belittle” some of the differences that have arisen between the US and Israel over the Gaza war, the US has yet to show it was willing to “change course”. “The US has sort of ramped up some of its rhetoric on Israel. I’m much more interested in what the United States is doing than what the United States is saying,” he told Al Jazeera.
Al Jazeera journalist describes his time being held captive by Israeli forces
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Al Jazeera Arabic journalist Ismail al-Ghoul has spoken to the channel about his experience in Israeli custody.
Human rights violations in Colombia State condemned for persecution of lawyers collective
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The Colombian government has been condemned for its decades-long persecution of one of the country’s main human rights groups.
It is the first time an international tribunal has issued such a broad sentence against the Colombian State.
And the ruling by The Inter-American Court of Human Rights could have repercussions for the rest of Latin America.
Haiti gang violence continues Around 160,000 displaced by fighting
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Violence by criminal gangs continues unabated in Haiti.
That's despite concessions by the government, including the resignation of Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry.
The fighting has displaced around 160,000 Haitians and thousands more have been forced to flee the capital Port-au-Prince.
Cubans stage rare protests amid blackouts, persisting economic crisis
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Cuba is blaming the United States for provoking rare anti-government protests.
Demonstrators are demanding government action to deal with food shortages and power cuts.
Farmers are unable to grow crops due to the worsening economic crisis and US sanctions.
Crimea annexation Thousands celebrate 10 year anniversary in Moscow
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Thousands of people gathered in Moscow's Red Square to mark the 10th anniversary of Russia's annexation of Crimea from Ukraine.
Crimea is still recognised as part of Ukraine by most countries, but it's a strategic prize that provides Russia's navy wider access to the world.
