What are the ‘kamikaze’ drones Russia is reportedly using?
Unlike those that return to base once missiles are launched, 'suicide drones' are destroyed in an attack.
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US midterms: The 10 key races that will decide fate of the Senate
With 35 Senate seats up for grabs, Republicans are pushing to regain control of the chamber to frustrate Biden's agenda.
US will not fund non-state actors in Afghanistan: Taliban sources
Taliban sources tell Al Jazeera that US officials assured them during a meeting in Doha.
Former PM Imran Khan dominates Pakistan by-elections
Khan wins six out of seven National Assembly seats he contested, a result observers say reflects his popularity.
Photos: Aftermath of drone attacks in central Kyiv
Explosive drones have struck Ukraine’s capital, damaging several apartment blocks.
Billions of snow crabs have disappeared from Alaska waters
Experts fear the likely causes include increased predation and stresses from warming water.
UK Treasury chief Jeremy Hunt reverses nearly all tax cut plans
Treasury chief Jeremy Hunt scraps most of an economic package announced by the UK government just weeks ago.
Murder trial of ex-Indonesian Police General Ferdy Sambo begins
The case against Ferdy Sambo has put a spotlight on alleged impunity and corruption in Indonesia's police force.
Photos: The Chinese Communist Party’s 20th Congress
The meeting is expected to reappoint Xi as leader, and reaffirm a commitment to his policies for the next five years.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 236
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 236th day, we take a look at the main developments.
UN ‘distressed’ over 92 stripped refugees at Greece-Turkey border
Greece and Turkey trade accusations after Greek authorities find the people close to the countries' border.
Iran’s Evin prison fire death toll climbs to eight
State media says a prison break attempt led to fighting and the fire, which killed inmates in the financial crimes ward.
Probe after Hong Kong protesters attacked at China UK consulate
Manchester police were sent to the scene after pro-democracy campaigners were targeted in the UK city of Manchester.
Japan’s Kishida sends offering to a controversial war shrine
Kishida sends a ritual offering to a war shrine that honours Japan's war dead and is a source of diplomatic frictions.
Japan’s Kishida orders investigation into Unification Church
PM's order comes amid anger over ruling LDP's ties to religious sect accused of forcing large donations from followers.
Russian drone attacks in Ukrainian capital kill four people
Attacks come exactly a week after Russia bombarded Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with missiles.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro, Lula face off in first debate of run-off
The free-wheeling debate rules allowed the candidates to roam the stage as they traded jabs and personal insults.
Russia war in Ukraine pushes 4 million children into poverty: UN
Study of 22 countries shows children in Russia and Ukraine were most affected by the economic fallout of war, UN says.
Is Xi Jinping China’s new Mao Zedong?
With Xi casting himself as a 21st-century Mao, China risks 'arbitrary rule'.
Protesters call for cancellation of ‘revisionist’ Serb film
Critics say new documentary on Republika Srpska 'whitewashes' war crimes committed by Serb forces in Bosnia.