Attack on Shiraz shrine kills 15: Iranian state media
Attack hit the Shah Cheragh Shrine in the southern city of Shiraz, with at least two children killed.
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Who are the Lions’ Den armed group in the occupied West Bank?
The newly-emerged group has claimed several attacks against Israelis and says it aims to unite Palestinians.
UK PM Rishi Sunak faces lawmakers’ questions for the first time
The new Conservative leader seeks to instill confidence that his government will offer economic stability.
Macron, Scholz hold talks in bid to defuse Germany-France tension
The two leaders seek to pare back differences on energy and defence as well as revitalise the EU's key double act.
Clashes as thousands attend Mahsa Amini memorial in Iran’s Saqqez
Large crowds converge at cemetery in Amini's hometown of Saqqez to mark 40 days since her death.
Lebanon begins ‘voluntary’ repatriation of Syrian refugees
Rights groups are concerned the scheme may contain elements of coercion and result in reprisals.
Are Putin’s views fascist?
The Russian leader often evokes a philosopher who praised Mussolini, but analysts are divided on Putin's own ideology.
Who’s in UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s cabinet?
Sunak has assembled a team aimed at unifying the fractured Conservative Party after months of infighting.
Sudan protesters rally, defying a year of post-coup crackdowns
Thousands rally across the country, demanding civilian government as they mark the first anniversary of the coup.
Prominent Haitian journalist survives assassination attempt
Roberson Alphonse, who works at a local newspaper recovering in a hospital in Port-au-Prince.
Fetterman, Oz debate in race for key US Senate seat
The race for Pennsylvania will likely decide who takes control of the US Senate next year.
UN says countries’ climate plans ‘nowhere near’ 1.5C goal
UN climate chief says governments need to strengthen their climate plans to limit rising temperatures.
Shireen Abu Akleh’s family meets Pope Francis at the Vatican
A Catholic mass is being held in memory of the Al Jazeera journalist, who was killed by Israeli forces in May.
Palestinians in Gaza protest, strike in solidarity with Nablus
Thousands in Gaza take to the streets to protest the killing of six Palestinians by Israeli forces.
Dutch government probes China’s ‘police stations’ in Netherlands
Inquiry comes after Dutch media reported that Chinese posts in Amsterdam and Rotterdam were used to harass dissidents.
Iran blacklists EU officials, entities for ‘inciting terrorism’
In addition to parliament members, several media outlets and a French town mayor were sanctioned by Tehran.
Strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocks northern Philippines
Tremor was felt as far away as the capital Manila, more than 330km (205 miles) to the south of the epicentre.
New Zealand couple held in Iran allowed to leave, PM Ardern says
The two travel bloggers disappeared from public view almost four months ago after entering Iran.
Indigenous child compensation deal falls short: Canadian tribunal
Rights tribunal says plan did not meet all requirements for victims of Canada's discriminatory child welfare policies.
Alphabet’s revenue miss fans fears of economic slowdown
The negative results reinforced worries that inflation will continue to hurt advertising spending.