Shifting demographics stirs debate on Northern Ireland’s future
New census figures show that Catholics outnumber Protestants in Northern Ireland for the first time ever.
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Casualties after blast near mosque in Afghanistan’s capital
At least 4 killed and 10 wounded after blast near Kabul mosque - the latest in a deadly series during Friday prayers.
Pakistan PM says ‘all hell will break loose’ without debt relief
As Pakistan reels under unprecedented flood crisis, Shehbaz Sharif appeals for debt relief and more global aid.
‘Planetary defence’: NASA targets asteroid in space collision
NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) aims to collide with asteroid moonlet Dimorphos on Monday.
Protesters call for cancellation of state funeral for Japan’s Abe
Some 62 percent of respondents in recent poll by Japanese newspaper said they oppose holding a state funeral for Abe.
Iran leader cancels interview with CNN’s Amanpour over headscarf
CNN presenter Christiane Amanpour said she was ready for the interview when an aide insisted she cover her hair.
Rescuers race to refloat pilot whales from Tasmania stranding
An estimated 230 pilot whales had become beached on Tasmania’s remote and rugged west coast.
Armenia, Azerbaijan trade blame for new ceasefire violations
Baku and Yerevan each accused the other side of firing first in renewed clashes along their shared border overnight.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 212
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 212th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Tensions as Bangladesh accuses Myanmar of firing in its territory
Weeks of firing escalates tensions between the neighbours, raising concerns of new Rohingya exodus into Bangladesh.
Israel to supply air defence system to the UAE
The SPYDER air defence system would boost the UAE's capabilities after attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels.
Death penalty commuted to life for China’s ex-security chief
Former deputy security minister Sun Lijun received 646 million yuan ($91m) in bribes between 2001 and 2020.
Unprecedented leak exposes inner workings of UK Labour Party
The leaked documents, obtained by Al Jazeera, reveal how party officials smear and intimidate rivals.
Hong Kong to end quarantine after outcry from firms, residents
Move to lift travel restriction comes amid fears the former British colony is losing its competitive edge.
Myanmar civil society tells UN to stop giving regime ‘legitimacy’
UN chief Antonio Guterres told UN agencies 'must stop' presenting credentials and signing agreements with coup leaders.
US aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan arrives for South Korea drills
Arrival marks most significant deployment yet amid push for more US nuclear-capable 'assets' to deter North Korea.
‘Even their remains should be in handcuffs’: Khmer Rouge vilified
Cambodians reflect after the UN-backed war crimes tribunal issued its final judgement on the regime's brutal rule.
US judge asks Trump’s team to justify claims about FBI search
Ex-president has claimed without evidence that FBI might have planted documents during search of Mar-a-Lago last month.
US Republicans block bill seeking to end ‘dark money’ in politics
Senate fails to advance Biden-backed campaign finance bill that would require political groups to disclose big donors.
Bermuda braces for Fiona as Biden pledges support for Puerto Rico
Hurricane warning remains in effect for all of Bermuda as Puerto Rico struggles to restore power in storm's aftermath.