Dozens killed in bus crash in western Cameroon
At least 53 people killed and dozens of others wounded when a bus collided with a truck in West Region, says governor.
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US military vet charged for threats to lawmaker in Capitol riot
Dozens of current and former US military are investigated for their role in the pro-Trump Capitol insurrection.
Vaccine spat heats up as AstraZeneca confirms plans for EU talks
Spat between AstraZeneca and the EU raises concerns about vaccine nationalism, as nations jockey for limited supplies.
Travellers to UK from high-risk COVID-19 countries to quarantine
People arriving must quarantine for 10 days in gov't-provided accommodation to stop new variants of the virus, PM says.
Boeing posts record annual loss and again delays new 777X jet
Boeing Co posted a record $12bn annual loss on Wednesday.
‘No Honeymoon’: Progressives call for Biden to move left
Progressives say pressure on Biden, who is beginning to lay out legislative goals, is key for their movement.
Netherlands: What’s behind violent anti-lockdown riots?
Hundreds have been arrested after participating in riots, among them conspiracy theorists and far-right activists.
‘Psychological war’: Iran dismisses Israel military action threat
Senior Iranian official says the country is not worried about Israeli threats but will defend itself if necessary.
France: Rights groups launch legal action over police racism
NGOs serve gov't with legal case, alleging police target French people from Black, Arab and minority backgrounds.
In Pictures: Indonesia’s Merapi volcano unleashes river of lava
Mount Merapi’s new eruption has set off longest lava flow since the volcano’s danger level was raised in November.
Economic profiteering fuelling war in Yemen: UN
Analysts estimate Houthi rebels diverted at least $1.8bn in 2019 allocated for citizens' basic services and salaries.
Holocaust survivors get COVID vaccine on Auschwitz liberation day
Elderly Jews in Austria and Slovakia receive COVID jabs on the 76th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
Dozens injured in anti-lockdown protests in Lebanon’s Tripoli
Lebanese Red Cross said 45 injured during the protests against the lockdown that has worsened the economic crisis.
As the UK reaches a grim pandemic milestone, the nation mourns
As the UK's coronavirus death toll breaches 100,000, relatives of virus victims talk to Al Jazeera about their grief.
UN rights chief seeks sanctions against Sri Lankan generals: AFP
Bachelet accuses Sri Lanka of reneging on promises to ensure justice for thousands of civilians killed in the civil war.
Photos: How COVID vaccine travelled 1,700km to an Indian village
Tracking journey of vaccine taken by plane, truck and van from factory to clinic in tribal hamlet in Odisha state.
Biden says US to buy 200 million more COVID vaccine doses
Joe Biden says US will accelerate delivery of vaccines to states and localities, but warns progress will take time.
Global number of COVID cases surpasses 100 million
The world hits another sombre milestone amid concerns over new coronavirus variants and vaccine supply chains.
US Capitol Police chief apologises for failures in January 6 riot
Admission comes as impeachment trial against Donald Trump for 'incitement' of the Capitol insurrection gets under way.
US Senate clears path for Trump impeachment trial
Republicans raise questions about the trial's constitutionality, signalling an uphill battle for Trump's conviction.