UK protest backs health staff as doctors prepare to strike
Tens of thousands of junior doctors are set to strike in England on Monday for three days amid pay dispute.
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Wagner mercenary chief demands more ammunition for Bakhmut battle
Head of Russian private army says his forces are close to the centre of front-line city in eastern Ukraine.
More than 1,000 refugees brought ashore in Italy rescues
Italian coastguard says it is wrapping up a large rescue operation that began after three boats were spotted off Italy.
Sorrow and shock in Germany after Jehovah’s Witness hall shooting
Some want more gun restrictions after a man shot and killed seven people at a place of worship in Hamburg on Thursday.
What to expect after Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to restore ties
The deal could have wide-ranging consequences but building on it, analysts say, will prove the main challenge.
Indonesia’s Merapi volcano erupts, blankets villages in ash
At least eight villages near the volcano have been affected by volcanic ash.
Blast in northern Afghanistan kills at least one
The explosion happened in Mazar-i-Sharif, the capital of the Balkh province, during an award event for journalists.
Indian police arrest three after man killed for possessing beef
Naseem Qureshi, 56, died earlier this week after being attacked by a mob on suspicion of carrying beef.
‘Changing global order’: China’s hand in the Iran-Saudi deal
China brokering a deal between longtime Gulf rivals is 'a broader sign of a changing global order', analysts say.
Hong Kong court sentences 3 Tiananmen vigil organisers to jail
The organisers of a yearly vigil to mark China's brutal 1989 crackdown were sentenced to four and a half months in jail.
Three years later: Lives reshaped by COVID-19
Al Jazeera spoke to people from across the world on how the pandemic affected their and others' lives.
Wagner mercenaries boss reveals recruitment drive due to Bakhmut
Yevgeny Prigozhin says he opened recruitment centres in 42 Russian cities to replenish ranks due to losses in Bakhmut.
China’s parliament names Xi Jinping ally Li Qiang as new premier
New premier Li Qiang, 63, a confidant of Chinese leader Xi Jinping, faces the task of reviving China's flagging economy.
‘Solidarity’ with Gary Lineker: Reaction as BBC removes presenter
Support pours in for former England captain Gary Lineker, removed by BBC over tweets on UK government's refugee policy.
Best picture spotlight: Which film will win big at 2023’s Oscars?
Ten nominees are vying for one of filmmaking's top honours — but what are their strengths and weaknesses? Find out.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 381
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 381st day, we take a look at the main developments.
Football’s Gary Lineker booted by BBC over refugee policy tweets
Lineker was removed as presenter of BBC's Match of the Day show after criticising UK government's asylum-seeker policy.
Colombia, ELN rebels hail progress in second round of peace talks
ELN official says two sides took 'first steps' towards a temporary ceasefire as negotiations in Mexico City conclude.
Italy launches rescue for hundreds of refugees on boats
About 1,300 people in danger off Calabria, where 73 recently drowned, sparking scrutiny of Italy's rescue operations.
Ukraine says Bakhmut battle grinding down Russia’s best units
Comments from presidential aide are the latest signal of a shift by Kyiv to continue the defence of the city.