Brazil’s Lula picks Amazon defender to run environment ministry
The Lula government has promised to tackle deforestation, which reached record highs under the Bolsonaro administration.
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Belarus summons Ukraine envoy over stray air defence missile
Minsk says it downed a Ukrainian S-300 air defence missile amid a wave of Russian attacks on cities across Ukraine.
Who are the ministers leading Israel’s new far-right government?
Top ministers in Israel's new right-wing, religiously conservative cabinet headed by Netanyahu include illegal settlers.
Bulgaria protests to Russia after journalist put on wanted list
Russian envoy summoned as PM calls targeting of investigative reporter Christo Grozev 'an attack on freedom of speech'.
Kosovo-Serbia tensions: Mood on the ground, possible scenarios
Analysts say heightened friction in the Balkans may serve the Kremlin's interests but cast doubt over a show of force.
Indian pharma under scrutiny again after 18 Uzbek child deaths
Among the world's biggest rug exporters, India is investigating the firm whose cough syrup has been linked to the deaths
Setbacks swamped Donald Trump in 2022. Can he recover?
The year saw the former president face damaging political and legal crises as he announced his 2024 presidential run.
Italy orders COVID tests for China arrivals, EU seeks common rule
Italy imposes mandatory testing for air passengers from China, but other EU countries seem reluctant to follow suit.
Italy tightens rules for asylum seeker rescue ships
New measures could see charities who rescue asylum seekers at sea fined and their ships impounded.
Middle East round-up: To move forward, we look back on 2022
Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.
Who is Israel’s new Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu?
Israel's longest-serving premier has ushered in the country's most religious and hardline government in history.
‘Senseless barbarism’: Russian missiles target Ukraine’s cities
Explosions rock Kyiv as Moscow launches wave of attacks stretching from Kharkiv in the east to Lviv in the west.
At least five killed in South Korea road tunnel fire
The blaze broke out after a freight truck collided with a bus on a highway near Seoul, injuring 37.
US clears sale of $180m anti-tank systems to Taiwan
Taiwan says the sale will boost the island's capacity for 'asymmetric warfare' amid escalating tensions with China.
Countries imposing COVID rules for travellers from China
The US, Italy and other countries introduce restrictions after surge in infections in China.
Netanyahu to be sworn in as head of new far-right Israeli gov’t
Israel's incoming government has raised fears among Palestinians and liberal Israelis.
Russia rejects Zelenskyy’s ‘peace formula’: Lavrov
Zelenskyy's 10-point peace plan envisages Russia restoring Ukraine's territorial integrity.
From drugs to funds, volunteers key for Russian army in Ukraine
Burgeoning volunteer movement has taken on increasingly prominent role in supplying Russian troops fighting in Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 309
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 309th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Lavrov warns Russia will disrupt Western arms supplies to Ukraine
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said 'railway lines, bridges and tunnels' considered targets in stopping arms shipments.