Price hikes, queues and tension: Venezuela shoppers uneasy after US bombing
Residents of the capital Caracas remain rattled after the US abduction of Maduro, leading some to stock up on supplies.
Rodriguez says ‘no foreign agent’ running Venezuela, US role still unclear
Venezuela's prosecutor general decries Maduro's arrest as 'terrorism' as the US offers little clarity on its next steps.
Protests grow as Iran’s government makes meager offer amid tanking economy
Amnesty International says security forces' raid on hospital in Ilam to seize protesters violates international law.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro denied hospital visit after hitting head in prison fall
The ex-president's wife says he fell out of his prison bed while sleeping and hit his head.
Truck crash in Ethiopia kills 22 people, dozens hurt
Road accident injured 65 people after the truck carrying migrants overturned in Semera town, local authorities say.
Ivory Coast meet Egypt in 2025 AFCON quarters after easing by Burkina Faso
Holders Ivory Coast beat Burkina Faso 3-0 in last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations and now face Egypt in quarterfinals.
Success in Saudi-hosted Spanish Super Cup win will give Barcelona ‘energy’
Barcelona begin the defence of their Spanish Super Cup crown against Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia.
US Supreme Court expected to rule on tariffs on Friday
Both conservative and liberal justices voiced concerns about the legality of the tariffs during arguments in November.
Maduro abduction shows influence, limits of US Secretary of State Rubio
Top diplomat has long pushed toppling of Maduro, with eye towards Cuba, but remains constrained by competing ambitions.
Deadly clashes between Syrian troops and Kurdish-led fighters in Aleppo
Syrian government forces faced off with the Kurdish-led, US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northern Aleppo.
What does Israel’s recognition of Somaliland mean for the region?
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland pulls the breakaway territory into a larger regional power struggle.
Macron, Starmer, Zelenskyy sign Ukraine troop deployment pact
France, the UK and Ukraine signed a declaration of intent on deploying a multinational force after any ceasefire.
Birzeit University raid seen as warning against Palestinian defiance
Israeli forces raided Birzeit University in the occupied West Bank during a solidarity event for Palestinian prisoners.
Dramatic late Algeria winner sets up Nigeria quarterfinal at 2025 AFCON
Algeria beat DR Congo in extra time and will face Nigeria on Saturday in the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Israel, Syria agree to dedicated communication line in US-brokered talks
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Somalia condemns Israel’s visit to Somaliland
Israel’s foreign minister visited Somaliland after Israel recognised the self-declared republic as a sovereign state.
Man Utd manager job not in Fletcher’s ‘wildest dreams’
Darren Fletcher will take charge of his first game as Manchester United interim coach against Burnley on Wednesday.
Ukraine talks in Paris yield ‘significant progress’ on security pledges
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Israeli school assault wounds dozens of Palestinians in West Bank raid
Casualties taken to Istishari Arab Hospital in Ramallah following an Israeli army attack on Birzeit University.
Trump says he would be impeached if Republicans lose Congress in midterms
US president predicts 'epic' victory for his party in the November vote that will determine control of House and Senate.
Several killed as Iran protests over rising cost of living spread
Iranian president seeks to calm tensions, acknowledging protesters' 'legitimate' grievances over inflation.
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City’s mayor
Zohran Mamdani has been sworn in as mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim to hold the office.
US releases missile launch video after northwest Nigeria strike
The US Department of War published footage of a missile being fired on Nigeria.
Vatican returns 62 items taken from Indigenous communities in Canada
Pope Leo gifts the objects to the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops after meeting their representatives.
PA warns against ‘agents of displacement’ in Gaza after South Africa flight
Palestinian authorities say shadowy companies and entities are working in line with Israel on human trafficking.
Ethiopia confirms first outbreak of Marburg virus
Nine cases reported in Ethiopia's Omo region, bordering conflict-wracked South Sudan, which has a fragile health system.
Democrats may “sell” end of US govt shutdown as “victory”
"Republicans and Democrats are going to be fighting with each other to control the narrative of who won the shutdown"
Non-native tree devastates Ethiopia’s ecosystems and threatens livelihoods
Prosopis, introduced to Ethiopia in the 1970s, now depletes water, harms livestock and disrupts ecosystems across Afar.
Syria signs up to US-led coalition against ISIL
Syrian President al-Sharaa, recently dropped from global 'terror' list, pledges cooperation in combating armed group.
Video: Heavy rains flood COP30 conference entrances
Torrential rainfall in the Brazilian city of Belem flooded pavements outside the venue for the COP30 climate talks.
Ballroom blitz: Trump demolishes White House’s East Wing
Some see ambitious construction project as defacing a historical building, others see it as a much-needed addition.
Are trade relations between the US and China back on track?
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discuss trade and tariffs in their first meeting since 2019.
Why did India refuse to accept the Asia Cup trophy after beating Pakistan?
The Indian team refused to accept the trophy because it was to be presented by Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
Funeral held in Italy for Gaza evacuee who died after severe malnutrition
Mourners in Italy held a funeral for 19-year-old Marah Abu Zuhri, who'd been evacuated from Gaza for urgent medical care
The Silencing of Anas al-Sharif
A haunting look at the targeted killing of journalist Anas al-Sharif and the war on truth in Gaza.
Trump’s occupation of DC is a rehearsal for autocracy
By federalising the capital’s police and stifling protests, Trump is testing how far he can go to remake the US.
What’s causing Pakistan’s deadly floods?
Further flooding is predicted in cities including Karachi in the south of Pakistan.
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Horrific aftermath of Israeli attack on Gaza City
Horrific scenes in Gaza City show at least two Palestinians killed and three badly wounded people clinging to life.
Israel’s Netanyahu escalates attack on Australia’s Albanese as ties plunge
Israeli leader claims Australian prime minister's legacy 'tarnished' by decision to recognise a Palestinian state.
Lionel Messi-less Inter Miami defeat Tigres in Leagues Cup quarterfinal
A Luis Suarez brace against the Tigres was enough for Miami to overcome Messi's injury and progress to semifinal.
Mali’s Choguel Maiga charged with embezzlement, remanded in custody
Charges against Choguel Maiga comes as the military intensifies a crackdown on dissent in the West African country.
How Trump falsely claims US is the ‘only country’ that uses mail-in voting
Trump opposes postal voting, claiming inaccuracies, but many countries use the system.
Pakistan floods and cloudbursts visualised in maps and satellite images
Heavier than usual rains and sudden cloudbursts during this monsoon season kill more than 300 people in recent days.
Venezuela’s Maduro to mobilise millions in militia over US ‘threats’
The move comes after the US doubles the bounty for Maduro's arrest to $50m and deploys three warships in the Caribbean.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,272
Here are the key events on day 1,272 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Qatari PM, Egyptian president back efforts to reach Gaza ceasefire
Previous indirect talks between Israel and Hamas, facilitated by mediators, ended without any results to end the war.
Israeli military bombs power plant near Yemeni capital Sanaa
Israel fires missiles at the energy facility south of Sanaa saying it was used by Houthis, but provides no evidence.
Taliban marks fourth anniversary of return to power with internal threats
Four years on, Afghanistan remains an international pariah for its harsh repression of women.
Cholera kills 40 as Sudan faces worst outbreak in years, says MSF
MSF says displacement, war and rain driving deadly cholera outbreak in Sudan as infections continue to mount.
Real Madrid rejects idea of Barcelona playing in Messi’s Miami
The Spanish football federation has already approved a request for Barcelona against Villarreal to be played in Miami.
China raises concerns over Nvidia’s H20 chips with local firms: Report
Authorities press companies including ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, to use domestic suppliers instead.
One dead, dozens injured in steel plant explosion in Pennsylvania
The massive US industrial plant is the largest coking facility in North America.
Here are the names of the journalists Israel killed in Gaza
Israel has killed nearly 270 journalists and media workers since it launched its war on Gaza.
Nvidia, AMD to pay 15% of China chip sales to US government, reports say
Trade experts express concern about reported deal linking exports controls to monetary payments.
Jordan to host meeting with Syria, US on Syrian reconstruction
President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s new government is trying to attract foreign investment as Syria's economy lies in ruins.
Ukraine says it hit oil refinery in Russia’s Saratov, Moscow says one dead
Drones launched by Kyiv are targeting deeper into Russian territory than in past, Al Jazeera's correspondent reports.
Singapore celebrates success on 60th anniversary but challenges loom ahead
Al Jazeera looks at some of the challenges that Singapore could face over its next 60 years.
The secret to a long healthy life?
Five 'Blue Zones' host some of the healthiest, longest-living people. What’s behind their longevity?