Big Mac’s comeback: McDonald’s to reopen in Ukraine
The American fast-food chain's return comes nearly six months after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine.
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UN chief says killing of Palestinian children ‘unconscionable’
Nineteen children were killed in occupied Palestinian territory in the last week alone, the UN human rights chief said.
Prominent Taliban scholar killed in Kabul attack
Taliban officials say an investigation is under way after Rahimullah Haqqani was killed in a bombing at a seminary.
US jobless claims increase for second straight week
Unemployment claims remain close to the highest level since last November, the Labor Department said.
Sweden agrees to extradite man to Turkey in wake of NATO deal
Move comes weeks after Turkey demanded that a number of people be extradited from Sweden in exchange for a NATO deal.
In Kenya, pending election results keep the nation in suspense
Two days after Kenya's closely contested presidential election, official results are still being awaited.
Germany puts reserve officer on trial over spying for Russia
The 65-year-old faces up to 10 years in prison for allegedly spying for the Russian foreign intelligence service.
Palestinian hunger striker moved to hospital as health worsens
Khalil Awawdeh has refused food for over 160 days to draw attention to his detention by Israel without charge or trial.
Seoul moves to ban cramped basement flats after flood deaths
South Korean capital to stop issuing permits to build such flats after the drowning of four people.
Russia rejects Swiss plan to act as a go-between with Ukraine
Moscow accuses Switzerland of having abandoned neutrality by mirroring EU sanctions over Ukraine war.
What happens if Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant explodes?
Experts say the greatest concern is in the leak of radiation that could come as a result of the shelling.
Mexican drug cartel gunmen burn shops, cars to avenge arrests
Local authorities reported road blocks, burning vehicles, and shootouts between Mexican security forces and armed gangs.
What will ‘referendums’ in occupied Ukraine regions look like?
Russian-appointed officials say they are planning such processes, but observers say they will lack legitimacy.
Timeline: Week 24 of Russia’s war in Ukraine
Al Jazeera recaps key events in week 24 of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Hostage standoff at Beirut bank ends with gunman’s surrender
Banks in Lebanon have implemented informal capital controls amid ongoing economic crisis, effectively freezing savings.
Mali says soldier death toll in Tessit attack has risen to 42
Mali has blamed the attack in the restive central region, which drones and 'explosive laden vehicles'.
South Asian diaspora brings 1947 partition to Western pop culture
Ms Marvel is one example of how South Asian creatives are bringing Indian partition to popular culture. Here are others.
Ukraine struggles to retake Kherson before Russia annexes it
Russia and Ukraine appear to have fought each other to a standstill, expending increasing energy on a publicity war.
Disney edges past Netflix in streaming battle
It had staked its future on building a streaming service to rival Netflix as audiences moved to online viewing from TV.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 169
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 169th day, we take a look at the main developments.