Gaza ceasefire largely holds, despite rocket fire ‘in error’
Hamas says the rocket launched from Gaza was due to a 'technical error' and claims it is still upholding the ceasefire.
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South Africa to investigate gold mafia uncovered by Al Jazeera
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that authorities are looking at several individuals mentioned in Al Jazeera.
Government sells 9.5% of state-controlled Telecom Egypt
The sale comes as part of the country's privatisation drive to meet a series of foreign debt obligations.
Follow the vote: Turkey election results 2023
More than 64 million people are eligible to vote to elect a president and parliament for a five-year term.
PUK returns to Kurdish Regional Government meetings after boycott
The move has eased tensions building since the assassination of an intelligence officer that KDP blamed on PUK.
Deadly Cyclone Mocha slams into Bangladesh, Myanmar
The storm caused flooding, uprooted trees, ripped apart homes, and killed at least three people.
Polling stations in Turkey close after momentous election
Voter turnout has been high for an election that could define Turkey's future.
‘We’re going to America’: Border hope and fear as Title 42 ends
The rule blocked 2.3 million people seeking asylum since the pandemic era policy was implemented.
Germany’s Scholz vows to support Ukraine ‘as long as needed’
Zelenskyy thanks Germany and assures partners that their military aid won't be used to attack Russian territory.
Ex-PM Imran Khan calls for ‘freedom’ protests across Pakistan
Ex-PM calls on his supporters to hit the streets after the top court intervened on Friday following his dramatic arrest.
How did Modi lose Karnataka — and could he lose India?
Analysts say misgovernance, infighting and hate politics caused the downfall of Modi's BJP in the crucial polls.
Iran summons Iraq envoy to protest presence of ‘terrorist groups’
Tehran is not content with how its recent security pact with Baghdad is being implemented.
Prominent Sudanese singer Shaden Gardood killed in crossfire
A famous Sudanese singer was killed during fighting on Friday in Omdurman despite a truce aimed at protecting civilians.
Six lions killed by herders in blow to Kenya’s conservation push
Wildlife officials say herders have killed 10 lions in the past week after attacks on livestock and domestic animals.
Nepali Sherpa Pasang Dawa climbs Mt Everest record 26th time
Pasang Dawa reached the top with a Hungarian client atop the 8,849-metre (29,032-foot) peak.
Israeli demolition of Palestinian Bedouin homes spike in Naqab
Palestinian residents say the rise in Naqab demolitions is linked to the new Israeli government's policy.
Germany pledges almost $3bn in new military aid to Ukraine
New military aid includes 30 Leopard 1 A5 tanks, 20 Marder armoured personnel carriers, and 200 reconnaissance drones.
Turkey to vote in key election, Erdogan faces toughest test yet
Opposition led by ex-civil servant is looking to unseat the long-time leader; Turks are also voting for parliament.
Reports of 4 Russian military aircraft downed near Ukraine border
Russian 'raiding party' consisting of Su-34 fighter-bomber, Su-35 fighter, and two Mi-8 helicopters reported shot down.
Sweden’s Loreen wins Eurovision with Ukraine symbolism on show
As song contest was under way, Russian missiles hit Ukrainian city of Ternopil, the home of Ukraine's entrants Tvorchi.