N Korea tests new weapon aimed at boosting its nuclear capability
Weapons launch, supervised by Kim Jong Un, comes as US and S Korea warn that N Korea could soon resume nuclear testing.
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Russia-Ukraine live news: ‘Inhuman’ situation in Mariupol
Russia claims 'entirety' of key city is now under its control and warns band of holdout fighters to surrender or die.
Mariupol ‘entirely’ taken, Russia says urging remnants’ surrender
Strategic port has been 'completely cleared' with a small group of fighters holding out, says Moscow.
Russian oligarch’s super yacht arrives in Turkish waters
Russian billionaires are heading for Turkey to flee Western sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Clashes erupt in India’s New Delhi during Hindu procession
The violence broke out during a procession to mark the Hindu festival of Hanuman Jayanti.
Rain continues to hit South Africa’s flood-ravaged east
Hundreds of people killed and tens of thousands displaced by nearly a week of floods in KwaZulu-Natal province.
One killed in oil tanker explosion off Hong Kong
At least six others injured and authorities unable to confirm if there was an oil spill because of poor visibility.
UN: At least 35 presumed dead after boat capsizes off Libya coast
IOM said the bodies of six people were retrieved from the sea while 29 others were missing and presumed dead.
Russia bans entry to British PM Boris Johnson, other UK officials
Moscow says move in 'response to London's unbridled information and political campaign aimed at isolating Russia'.
Russia renews attacks on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv
Another military factory in Kyiv hit on Saturday, a day after Moscow warned it would renew attacks.
Ship carrying 750 tonnes of diesel fuel sinks off Tunisia’s coast
Environment minister says tanker's hull is watertight and there is no leakage 'for the moment'.
What is Twitter’s ‘poison pill’ and what is it supposed to do?
On Friday, Twitter's board showed it will not go quietly after Musk offered to buy the company.
Former Ukraine president calls for weapons, sanctions on Russia
Petro Poroshenko tells Al Jazeera the 'shortest way to peace' is to provide Kyiv with weapons.
Russia-Ukraine: More than 900 bodies found in areas around Kyiv
Regional police said that most of them have been 'simply executed' with data showing that 95% died from gunshot wounds.
Pakistani troops killed in ambush near Afghanistan border
Pakistan army says four members of an armed group also killed in Thursday's incident in North Waziristan.
Chinese astronauts return to Earth after six months in space
The crew of three had been in space for 183 days, the longest-ever mission by Chinese astronauts.
No military parade as North Korea celebrates founder’s birth
Tens of thousands turn out in Pyongyang's main square to enjoy light shows and art exhibitions in honour of Kim Il Sung.
US-Mexico border gridlock to ease as Texas ending extra checks
Republican Governor Greg Abbott had ordered extra inspections of trucks, leading to 30-hour wait times and protests.
Riots erupt in Sweden before far-right rally
Four police cars were set on fire and at least four officers and one private individual were injured.
Russia-Ukraine live news: ‘Explosions’ reported in capital Kyiv
Rescuers, paramedics on the scene after explosions in the Darnytskyi district in eastern Kyiv, says Vitali Klitschko.