Europe facing its worst drought for 500 years: Study
47 percent of Europe is under warning conditions with clear deficit of soil moisture, European Drought Observatory says.
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Six months of Russia’s war in Ukraine, explained in maps
Using maps and satellite imagery, Al Jazeera breaks down some of the key events of the Russia-Ukraine war.
In Angola, the youth look to Wednesday’s elections for change
Millions of Angolan youth are voting for the first time on Wednesday in the country's 5th election since independence.
Who was Anna Mani, and why does Google honour her today?
Mani was recognised for her contributions to India's weather forecasts and her research on renewable energy.
Yemeni president orders separatists to stop military operations
Pro-UAE forces have recently taken control of Shabwa governorate, bringing them into conflict with pro-govt groups.
Eurozone economy index drops to its lowest level in 18 months
The S&P Global Flash Eurozone PMI index falls to 49.2 as high inflation fuelled by the Ukraine war darkens the outlook.
Analysis: Are the US and Iran about to restore the nuclear deal?
Observers are waiting on the US's reply to the EU's latest proposal, with Iran submitting a 'reasonable' response.
The economy still centre stage ahead of Angola’s elections
Angola, Africa's second-largest oil producer and one of its largest economies, goes to the polls on Wednesday.
Indian tycoon Adani’s empire ‘deeply leveraged’: CreditSights
The Fitch Group research unit 's report warned of the worst-case scenario of a potential default.
Will Darya Dugina’s killing influence the Russia-Ukraine war?
While it remains unclear who killed Dugina, the incident might 'rattle the Kremlin', experts say.
Indian legislator from Modi’s BJP arrested after Prophet remarks
The arrest of T Raja Singh in Telangana state comes months after his party suspended a spokeswoman for similar comments.
Russian attack fears as Ukraine prepares to mark independence day
US embassy in Kyiv warns citizens to leave 'now', cites information of Russia 'stepping up efforts to launch strikes'.
Iraq’s political crisis escalates as judiciary suspends its work
Supporters of religious leader Muqtada al-Sadr launched a new sit-in in front of the Supreme Judicial Council.
Rights groups accuse UK over arrest of Sikh blogger in India
Reprieve and Redress say British spy agencies may have shared data about UK citizen Jagtar Singh Johal with India.
English Channel migrant crossings hit new single-day record: UK
The UK government figures say the number of people crossing the English Channel from France has hit a new high.
Journalist becomes 15th media worker killed this year in Mexico
Fredid Roman was fatally shot in Chilpancingo, the capital of southern Guerrero state.
Call for South Korea to investigate child adoptions to Denmark
About 200,000 South Korean children were adopted by foreign parents over past six decades, mainly in Europe and the US.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif visits Qatar seeking trade, investment
Visit comes ahead of an IMF meeting next week that is expected to approve a $1.2bn tranche of lending to Islamabad.
Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib jailed after appeal in 1MDB case rejected
Verdict means Najib will serve a 12-year sentence, making him the first former Malaysian prime minister to be jailed.
US court backs Conoco’s $8.7bn award for seized Venezuelan assets
Judge's ruling upholds a 2019 decision by the World Bank awarding billions to US oil giant over asset expropriation.