Politician slaps a woman MP in Senegal parliament, sparking brawl
Tensions have grown between ruling and opposition politicians since legislative elections in July.
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US embassy, five other sites targeted by letter bombs in Spain
Explosive devices concealed in postal packages target the US and Ukrainian embassies, weapons maker and three others.
Africa to receive first batch of 50,000 mpox vaccines
Doses will be used first for health workers and people living in hardest-hit areas, especially DRC, Ghana and Nigeria.
Lavrov defends Russian attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure
Russian FM says Moscow's attacks on infrastructure in Ukraine are a justified response to 'inherent threats'.
People hand in unlicensed arms, ammunition to police in France
Rifles, handguns, ammunition, knives and grenades have been handed over at 300 collection points across France.
Belgium’s 2016 suicide bombings trial: Five things to know
Six-and-a-half years after the Brussels suicide bombings, the trial of 10 men is set to begin on December 5.
Pope’s visit to DRC, South Sudan back on for early 2023
The Vatican had previously announced that scheduled trips to both countries in July were postponed.
Nakba film streams on Netflix despite Israeli threats
Farha depicts the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in 1948, when at least 750,000 were forced from their homes.
Middle East round-up: Iran clashes with the USA (on the pitch)
Here's a round-up of Al Jazeera's Middle East coverage this week.
Nigeria junior schools to teach in local languages, not English
The new policy is to promote the use of Nigeria's 625 local languages, but implementation remains uncertain.
Concerns over free press in India after NDTV’s Ravish Kumar quits
One of India's most popular TV journalists quits the network recently acquired by billionaire considered close to BJP.
Ukrainians show their mettle amid blackouts, snow and attacks
No territorial gains in the 40th week of war as casualties mount and civilians go without water, heat and light.
Japan court upholds ban on same-sex marriage but offers hope
Tokyo court says Japan's lack of legal protection for same-sex couples to become families violates their rights.
Hong Kong protester shot by police jailed for six years
Judge tells Chow Pak-kwan he has only himself to blame for the physical injuries and mental trauma he suffered.
Hong Kong’s courts in firing line as Beijing rewrites rulebook
The case against Jimmy Lai has exposed tensions between the city's common law system and Beijing's tightening control.
US President Joe Biden announces Indigenous spending increase
During its Tribal Nations Summit, the White House commits to better communication and more spending on climate change.
Who is the new US Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries?
Jeffries becomes the first Black politician to lead a party in the US Congress, succeeding Representative Nancy Pelosi.
Chinese city of Guangzhou eases COVID curbs after protests
Officials in the southern city announce the lifting of COVID restrictions after protests against ‘zero-COVID' policy.
Brazil: Amazon deforestation drops, but devastation still rampant
Environmentalist says outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro handing his successor, Lula da Silva, 'an Amazon in flames'.
ISIL announces death of its leader
A spokesman for the armed group said its leader Abu Hasan al-Hashimi al-Qurashi, killed 'in combat'.