EU envoys agree Russian gold embargo, freeze on Sberbank assets
EU set to impose a seventh round of sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, including on its biggest lender.
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Europe counts cost of heatwave, Spain PM says more than 500 died
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez cites figures released by the Carlos III Health Institute on the number of heat-related deaths.
Biden unveils steps on climate, but no ’emergency’ designation
The executive actions include new initiatives to bolster the offshore wind industry in the United States.
Al Jazeera wins ‘Feature of the Year’ at the ABSW Awards
Feature about the Bostwana lab that discovered Omicron wins Feature of the Year-General.
AIPAC-backed candidate wins in closely watched US Democratic race
Amid heavy pro-Israel spending, former congresswoman Donna Edwards loses bid to return to Congress in Maryland primary.
Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss through to final round of UK PM race
Former finance minister Rishi Sunak and foreign secretary Liz Truss will battle to replace Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Europe awaits Nord Stream 1 restart as supply uncertainty swirls
Russia's President Vladimir Putin said as long as maintenance parts are returned, gas will be able to flow.
What have we learned from the January 6 hearings?
Seven televised hearings laid out how the Jan 6 attack was part of a wider effort by Trump to overturn 2020 election.
Turkey plans Syria operation as long as threat remains: Erdogan
New offensive against Kurdish fighters in Syria is still on agenda until security issues are addressed, Erdogan says.
Lavrov says Russia’s military goals not focused ‘only’ on Donbas
Geographical aims of Russia's operation in Ukraine now include other territories, foreign minister says.
Attack reported near ruby mine in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado
The attack happened in the northern Cabo Delgado province where ISIL-linked armed groups have been active since 2017.
Soon, African cheetahs in India after deal with Namibia
The first batch of eight wild cats to arrive at a wildlife sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh state next month, officials said.
Brussels asks EU member states to slash gas use by 15%
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warns a full cutoff of Russian gas flows to Europe is 'a likely scenario'.
India court orders release of journalist Mohammed Zubair on bail
Alt News co-founder was arrested last month after an anonymous Twitter user lodged complaint over a four-year-old tweet.
What is behind the largest protests in Panama in years?
As the country continues to battle ongoing protests, we take a look the reasons why and the government's response.
Photos: Some Ukrainians can’t flee areas in crosshairs of war
For many, the urge to stay is strong, because they are retirees or have low incomes.
As Pakistani rupee drops to record low, FM blames politics
Finance Minister Miftah Ismail said the panic was due to political turmoil and not over economic fundamentals.
Who is UK’s PM candidate Rishi Sunak?
Rishi Sunak is currently the favourite in the race to succeed Britain's outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
How a change in leadership could affect UK’s Conservative Party
With Johnson's resignation as the party's leader, observers wonder whether the Tories will change their direction.
Afghans in US immigration limbo watch Ukrainians breeze through
Thousands of at-risk Afghans continue to wait for their humanitarian parole and visa applications to progress.