Al Jazeera News – 27/04/2023

The war in Ukraine hits a new escalation point and the battle of narratives sharpens.

The president’s security has been boosted after his deputy’s ‘active threat’ that were ‘made so brazenly in public’.

Renewed fighting between Sunni and Shia Muslim groups latest in a string of attacks to hit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Australia presses Laotian authorities for a full and transparent probe after the deaths of two 19-year-old backpackers.

Many refugees who end up on the Greek island are traumatised by water. A swimming programme helps them embrace the sea.

Global lender says it will release about $333m to crisis-hit nation as signs of economic recovery emerge.

A series of unexplained events causing damage to pipelines and cables has occurred over two years.

At least 11 people have been killed in the attack on the Basta neighbourhood, according to the Health Ministry.

Hedge fund manager will be responsible for implementing president-elect’s pledges to cut taxes and raise tariffs.

Cola Gaza offers its drinkers an ‘apartheid-free’ alternative as they boycott big-name brands.

These were the key developments on the 1,003rd day of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Defectors from Myanmar’s military and police are learning skills that could put them on a new path after years of war.

Gatwick Airport’s south terminal was evacuated after a suspicious item was found in a piece of luggage.

Fury in US and Israel. EU says it will uphold ICC’s request.

UN health agency says its decision is ‘based on the rising number and continuing geographic spread of cases.’

In an interview, the scandal-plagued Gaetz reaffirmed his commitment to being a member of Trump’s ‘America First army’.

Pep Guardiola leads Man City out for the first time since signing a two-year extension when Tottenham visit on Saturday.

Legislators greenlight reforms giving more authority to Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, accused of stifling dissent.

Court convicts Jameson Timba and 34 activists after five months in pre-trial detention.

Funerals have been held for 42 people killed when gunmen fired on a bus carrying Shia pilgrims in Pakistan’s Kurram.

Five healthcare workers killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, Ministry of Public Health says.

Ruben Amorim takes charge of his first game with Manchester United on Sunday when the club visit Ipswich Town.

Vulnerable nations are seeking $1.3 trillion annually to deal with the damage caused by climate change and to adapt.

New York judge cancels a sentencing hearing scheduled for Tuesday without setting a new date.

Tapped to lead the Justice Department, Bondi is a former Florida attorney general and longtime Trump supporter.