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UK’s Boris Johnson to be judged over lockdown-flouting parties
MPs prepare to vote on report that found the former premier misled Parliament as a new 'partygate' video emerges.
‘Carried 26 bodies’: More deaths in north India amid extreme heat
India's weather office issues red alert warning in some states, including Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Israeli forces raid Jenin refugee camp
Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank kill five Palestinians, including a teenager.
Xi, Blinken agree to stabilise US-China ties in Beijing talks
The two sides 'made progress', Chinese President Xi Jinping says after talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Nepal capital bans Indian films amid row over Adipurush dialogues
Kathmandu mayor bans screening of Indian films after movie inspired by Hindu epic Ramayana sparks controversy.
Yemen prisoner exchange talks wrap with focus on political figure
The Yemeni government had threatened to abandon the UN-sponsored talks if Qahtan's case continued to be dismissed.
UAE, Qatar reopen embassies after years-long diplomatic rift
Countries agree to restore diplomatic representation after 2017 boycott and blockade of Qatar.
When are Hajj and Eid al-Adha 2023?
Al Jazeera takes a look at the world’s largest religious gathering Mecca sees every year.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 481
As the war enters its 481st day, these are the main developments.
Qatari companies partner with Iraq on $9.5bn worth of projects
Projects include the construction of power plants that will reduce Iraq's reliance on Iran for its energy needs.
Ukraine takes Zaporizhia village, amid fierce front line battles
Ukraine's counteroffensive continues with small advances as Russia conducts 'effective' defensive operations.
Tunisia protesters demand release of ‘political prisoners’
Some 300 demonstrators in Tunis demanded freedom for former ministers, businessmen and other opposition members.
Israel to ramp up settlement expansion in occupied West Bank
The finance minister was granted sweeping powers to expedite construction, bypassing measures in place for 27 years.
Pakistan arrests suspected traffickers after refugee boat tragedy
Authorities vowed the 10 suspected human traffickers they arrested would be 'severely punished'.
Grieving families mourn for Uganda school attack victims
At least 41 people, mostly students, killed in suspect rebel attack at a school in a town close to DRC border.
Uganda school attack: What we know so far
Uganda reels from its worse attack in more than 10 years after a rebel group killed 41 civilians, mostly students.
In Gabes, Tunisia’s artisanal fishers are watching fish die
Between encroachments by big trawlers, lethal pollution levels and a cost-of-living crisis, life is harder than ever.
Why are the US and Iran holding talks and why does it matter?
A deal could see Iran free US prisoners in return for the release of billions of dollars worth of Iranian assets.
Why is the Turkish lira’s value still falling?
Experts say the 'suppressed' lira is reaching its true value as they forecast a continued fall against the dollar.