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The US vice president, who is leading efforts to cut migrant surge, urges opponents to drop politics to fix immigration.

Warning update follows an extensive review of information and discussion by CDC's Advisory Committee.

As the government fails to expand the economy to accommodate its growing population, youth unemployment has soared.

In 2017, a man fled his village in Sudan. In 2020, his life ended violently in Scotland. But what had happened to him?

The discovery of ancient skull could fundamentally alter our understanding of human evolution, scientists say.

Hundreds of mourners in black and white ribbons and face masks attended the funeral mass and burial ceremony.

President-elect Ebrahim Raisi’s track record is largely off limits for discussion among Iranians.

No suspicion the medication prescribed by Cosachov led to the star's death, her lawyer says.

A Kazakh activist says YouTube took down videos from his channel forcing him to move its videos to little-known service.

Italy looking to extend 30-game winning streak as they take on underdogs Austria in the last 16 at Wembley.

The Palestinian master artist discusses art as part of the resistance movement.

No injuries reported in incident that took place when helicopter was flying through the country's Catatumbo region.

Bodies of 18 men discovered in Zacatecas state after apparent confrontation between suspected cartels.

Former winners Denmark, who lost star playmaker Eriksen in their opening game, take on Wales in the last 16.

Over five million people across the city subjected to movement restrictions as authorities battle to contain the spike.

Ricardo Salles resigned earlier this week after being accused of approving illegal timber export from the Amazon.

President Joko Widodo said Indonesia facing 'extraordinary situation' as cases go past 2.05 million.

Some hope Chauvin sentence will spur reform as they wish he had received more than 22.5 years for Floyd murder.

A turning point for the US government after decades deflecting, debunking and discrediting UFO observations.

The president designates the Pulse gay nightclub site of a 2016 mass shooting in Orlando, Florida a national memorial.

Global benchmark Brent futures closed at $76.18 while United States WTI crude rose to $74.05.

President Biden offers American commitment to Ghani, Abdullah as US troops withdraw and Taliban fighters gain ground.

Best of the week and behind the scenes.

Chauvin, a white former Minneapolis police officer, was convicted of murdering Floyd, a Black man.

Spokesman tells Al Jazeera if US keeps 650 troops past September 11 deadline, it will be 'clear violation' of agreement.

Medical charity expresses shock and sadness over killing of three of its staff in embattled northern Ethiopian region.

Police say they arrested the assailant in the southern German city and there are no indications of other suspects.

Judge Peter Cahill sentences Chauvin to 22.5 years for murder of George Floyd, citing aggravating factors.

Supply shortfalls from Taiwan are forcing carmakers and electronics firms to cut production and lay off workers.

The move is likely to spike the price of petrol but is expected to temporarily ease the shortage crisis.

President Nayib Bukele offered $30 worth of Bitcoin to any citizen who signs up for a digital wallet.

Janice McAfee said her husband John was not suicidal and demanded a thorough probe into his death.

Republicans in Arizona, Florida and Iowa have also adopted new voting restrictions; Pennsylvania and Texas may follow.

Known as one of world's toughest races, the returning 18-stage event takes place between June 24-27.

The Biden administration is facing mounting scrutiny over its handling of a surge in migration at the border.

Chinese ride-hailing app is within striking distance of pulling off one of the biggest US IPOs of the past decade.

UN says a car bomb targeted a temporary peacekeeper base near Tarkint in the northeastern region of Gao.

Supreme Court rules Alaska Native Corporations are federally recognised tribes in COVID aid dispute.

Last year women globally took on an average three hours of unpaid childcare for every hour a man assumed.

We round up the numbers from the week’s key economic stories to keep you in the know.

As the pandemic slowly comes to an end, a new and deadly form of populism is rising.

A fundamental change of course is needed for Mali’s 2015 peace agreement to remain viable.

Officials say there is still hope of finding people alive as crews use dogs and microphones to survey the wreckage.

Return to 2015 JCPOA accord is at risk if Tehran does not make concessions during talks, Blinken says.

Newspaper publishes images of Matt Hancock kissing a colleague when social-distancing rules were in place.

The engine of the US economy, consumer spending, was flat in May while inflation continued to rise.

The drills come days after Moscow claimed it fired warning shots at a British warship on the Black Sea.

Move to ban Hamas flag is in response to reports of violence and anti-Semitism at rallies in Germany, official says.

Opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya warns move does not mean 'freedom' for detained activist and his partner.

Economists estimate countries are losing billions of dollars a year due to homophobia and anti-LGBTQ laws and practices.