Netherlands: What’s behind violent anti-lockdown riots?
Hundreds have been arrested after participating in riots, among them conspiracy theorists and far-right activists.
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‘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.
Biden speaks to Putin for first time since taking office
Biden addressed arrest of Alexey Navalny, Ukraine, and reports of bounties on US soldiers, the White House said.
US judge blocks Biden’s 100-day freeze on deportations
Joe Biden has promised to enact moratorium on migrant deportations, a proposal that contrasts with Trump's policies.
Cyclone Eloise affected 250,000 people in Mozambique, says UN
Eloise brought winds of up to 150km/h followed by torrential rain over port city of Beira and adjacent Buzi district.
US Senate confirms Blinken as Biden’s secretary of state
Antony Blinken has promised to end US support for Saudi-led forces in Yemen and to renew the Iran nuclear deal.
Fly me to the moon: Three men to pay $55m each for SpaceX flight
A former NASA astronaut will lead an Ohio entrepreneur, a Canadian financier and an Israeli businessman into space.
Biden signs executive actions addressing ‘racial equity’
The actions order the US justice department to halt use of private prisons.