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Conviction: Free after 25 years of unjust imprisonment
After a quarter-century behind bars, Brandon Jackson is fighting back against Louisiana’s last Jim Crow law.
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ICC convicts al-Qaeda-linked leader of war crimes in Mali’s Timbuktu
Al Hassan was convicted on charges including including torture, rape, and destroying religious buildings.
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At least 20 soldiers, one civilian killed in western Niger
Country marks three days of national mourning after deadly ambush of security forces in rebellion-hit region.
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Kenya’s Ruto says finance bill to be withdrawn after deadly protests
President William Ruto says he rejects a finance bill that contained a series of tax hikes after nationwide protests.
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‘Long live Palestine’ says Indian MP as he’s sworn into parliament
This Indian parliamentarian sparked a political row as he was sworn in by ending his oath with ‘long live Palestine’.
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Hezbollah’s ‘axis of resistance’ allies waiting in reserve to fight Israel
Analysts believe that an expanded conflict could encourage foreign fighters to support Hezbollah and fight Israel.
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High risk of famine amid Israel’s war on Gaza and aid restrictions
At least 495,000 Palestinians are facing 'catastrophic food insecurity', UN’s hunger monitoring system says.
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Biden pardons US military vets convicted under revoked homosexuality law
The US president seeks to right 'historic wrong,' enabling thousands to apply for pardon, recover lost pay and benefits.
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Boxing: Undisputed heavyweight world champion Usyk vacates IBF belt
The Ukrainian loses the IBF title just weeks after becoming the undisputed heavyweight boxing champion of the world.
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Rutte says NATO ‘cornerstone of collective security’ as he is named chief
Dutch PM says it's a 'tremendous honour' after he is appointed to lead the alliance from October.
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As Norway’s largest private pension fund, we are divesting from Caterpillar
We cannot remain silent about companies linked to Israel’s crimes in occupied territory and its war in Gaza.
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Video: Israeli military dog attacks elderly Palestinian woman in Gaza
Al Jazeera has obtained video showing an Israeli military dog attacking an elderly Palestinian woman inside her home.
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Video: US journalist Evan Gershkovich in Russian court for start of trial
US journalist Evan Gershkovich appeared in a Russian court at the start of a closed trial on charges of espionage.
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US journalist Gershkovich on trial in Russia over spying charges he denies
Journalist faces up to 20 years in jail if convicted; court sets next hearing for August 13.
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BJP secures Indian parliamentary speaker role
Om Birla installed via a vote due to rare lack of consensus, illustrating the deep political divide following elections.
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£10,200: How much worse off Britons are after 14 years of Tory rule
Britons have lost the equivalent 15 weeks of wages based on comparisons with pre-2010 growth trend.
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Video: Kenyan police arrive for Haiti security mission against gangs
Kenyan police waved their national flag as they arrived in Haiti for a peacekeeping mission to combat gang influence.
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In a divided France, voters on the left hope to unite against the far right
President Emmanuel Macron tests the country's support after losing to hardliners in the European Parliament election.
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Julian Assange is set free
WikiLeaks founder avoids more prison time in plea bargain with the US that has global implications for press freedom.
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Norwegian pension fund dumps Caterpillar over Gaza war risks
KLP sold $69m stake over fears bulldozers contributing to ‘human rights abuses' against Palestinians.
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