Photos: India’s holy city where elderly Hindus ‘invite death’
In Varanasi, the elderly can break the tenuous cycle of death and rebirth, an article of faith for many Hindus.
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China says Taiwan publisher under national security investigation
A Taiwan politician also faces charges of 'secession' while a Chinese journalist has been accused of spying.
Sudan fighting in its 12th day: A list of key events
US-brokered ceasefire between Sudan's warring generals enters day two but sporadic gun battles and air raids reported.
Russia’s Lavrov warns of EU militarisation, says similar to NATO
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says there is now 'very little difference' between the European Union and NATO alliance.
Attempts to silence journalists increase in Europe: CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists says the European Union needs to do more to protect media workers.
Taiwan military drills to focus on combating blockade of island
Two-stage Han Kuang drills start next month amid heightened tension across the strait after recent China war games.
Putin signs decree to control two foreign firms’ assets in Russia
Move seen as sign that Moscow may take further action if Russian assets abroad are seized to pay for Ukraine war damage.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 427
As the war enters its 427th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Scapegoats or ‘Trump’s army’: Proud Boys’ trial closing arguments
US prosecutors accuse group's leaders of 'seditious conspiracy' in alleged plot to prevent peaceful transfer of power.
US ‘confident’ of influence to bring down violence in Sudan
White House spokesperson tells Al Jazeera the US is working with regional partners to stop the violence as primary goal.
Japanese company loses contact with moon lander in likely crash
Flight controllers lose contact with spacecraft moments before the planned touchdown.
Dozens of bodies wash ashore after boats sink off Libya coast
Some of the refugees were from Pakistan, Syria, Tunisia and Egypt, a Libyan coast guard officer said.
US default on debt will trigger an ‘economic catastrophe’: Yellen
Janet Yellen warned that a default would result in job losses while driving household payments on higher interest rates.
WHO says ‘huge biological risk’ after Sudan fighters occupy lab
'One of the fighting parties' has seized control of a laboratory in Khartoum and 'kicked out all the technicians'.
Brazil: Venezuelan migrants find refuge in forest shantytown
An acute housing crisis in Sao Paulo is fuelling the rise of precarious settlements in environmentally protected areas.
Ukraine calls on world to pressure Russia over grain deal
The Black Sea grain deal will expire on May 18 unless Russia agrees to its renewal.
What to know about E Jean Carroll civil rape trial against Trump
Carroll is suing Trump for alleged rape under new New York law and defamation; she says attack took place in mid-1990s.
Iran charges two actresses for not wearing hijab
Businesses also shut down after offering services to women not wearing headscarves deemed appropriate by government.
Harry Belafonte, US actor and civil rights activist, dies at 96
Trailblazing Black actor and singer known as 'King of Calypso' was involved in US civil rights movement in the 1960s.
Journey to safety: Pakistanis escaping the violence in Sudan
Emotions mixed as they leave their homes and travel 800km (500 miles) from Khartoum to Port Sudan.