Egypt releases three journalists ahead of Eid al-Fitr
Thousands of political prisoners, however, are estimated to remain in Egyptian jails.
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Photos: Countries worldwide mark International Labour Day
May 1 is celebrated as International Labour Day - or May Day - around the world.
Guinea opposition condemns 39-month move to civilian rule
Colonel Mamady Doumbouya says on state television after political consultations he is eyeing a transition of 39 months.
German chancellor defends ‘cautious’ approach to Ukraine crisis
Olaf Scholz rejects criticism that Germany is not supporting Ukraine enough by providing heavy weapons.
US speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Ukraine, meets President Zelenskyy
Nancy Pelosi is the highest-ranking American leader to visit Ukraine since the start of the war.
‘Reconciliation’: Moroccan ISIL prisoners ‘de-radicalised’
Prison officials say programme consists of classes on religion, law, and economics.
Taliban supreme leader makes rare appearance to mark Eid al-Fitr
Haibatullah Akhunzada appeared for only the second time since taking control of the Taliban in 2016 to hail 'security'.
UK legislator resigns after viewing porn in House of Commons
MP Neil Parish, 65, steps down after what he described as a moment of 'madness' while watching pornography on his phone.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events on day 67
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 67th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Photos: Bucha residents picking up the pieces of shattered lives
Streets of Russian-occupied Ukrainian city are being cleaned of debris but horrors of war unlikely to fade soon.
Russia-Ukraine war: Odesa airport runway ‘destroyed’
Ukraine officials say a Russian missile attack has knocked out the airport runway in the Black Sea port of Odesa.
Russia-Ukraine war: Civilians evacuate Mariupol’s Azovstal plant
Civilians brought out of Azovstal after a night of heavy Russian attacks on the last Ukrainian stronghold in Mariupol.
Iraqi police seize more than 6 million Captagon amphetamine pills
Syria is the Middle East's main producer of the drug Captagon and Saudi Arabia is the main consumer market.
Russia-Ukraine live: Russian attack destroys Odesa airport runway
Russia targets the main airport in Ukraine's key Black Sea port of Odesa, a city so far relatively unscathed in the war.
Indian director Rajamouli scores a global hit with new film RRR
SS Rajamouli talks to Al Jazeera about his new smash hit movie, his inspirations, and the rise of south Indian cinema.
‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero’s family file $400m suit against gov’t
Paul Rusesabagina is serving 25 years in prison in Rwanda on terrorism charges which his supporters say are a sham.
Palestinians slam Israeli rejection of appeal over Gaza killings
Israeli court slammed for rejecting appeal over four Palestinian children killed in 2014 air raids on beach in Gaza.
Italian football ‘super agent’ Mino Raiola passes away
The 54-year-old Raiola represented star players including Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba.
Serbia shows off China missiles amid build-up concerns in Balkans
Serbia is striving to balance relations with NATO, the EU, and its religious, ethnic and political alliance with Russia.
Five rescued from China building collapse, many still missing
At least 23 people were in building when it collapsed and 39 others are uncontactable, authorities said.