Guinea-Bissau’s new military ruler moves to consolidate power after coup
General Horta Inta-A appoints new prime minister amid growing condemnation of military coup in West African nation.
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Jenin killings highlight Israeli system of ‘total impunity’: Rights groups
Advocates say killing of two Palestinians in West Bank part of Israel's 'systematic policy of extrajudicial killings'.
Suspect in Washington, DC, shooting charged with murder after soldier dies
US attorney files new charge against Rahmanullah Lakanwal after National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom dies from wounds.
RSF military push for Kordofan leaves Sudan at risk of partition
RSF already has control of western Sudan in war with Sudan's army, leaving country facing potential split.
Zelenskyy’s top aide resigns after search by anticorruption investigators
Ukrainian president says chief of staff Andriy Yermak has submitted his resignation amid wide-scale corruption inquiry.
Trump pauses immigration from ‘Third World’ countries: What that means
US president's announcement comes after two National Guard members were shot and an Afghan national was named a suspect.
Flood deaths rise to 174 in Indonesia, surge across Southeast Asia
Authorities say 79 people remain missing and thousands of families have been displaced from their homes across Sumatra.
Death toll from flooding in southern Thailand reaches at least 145
Human toll rises as flooding leaves trail of damage and causes severe disruption, leaving thousands of people stranded.
Why has Venezuela banned six international airlines amid US tensions?
Venezuela's decision to revoke permits for carriers is the latest response to escalating tensions with the US.
More than 50 killed in deadly Sri Lanka floods: What we know so far
Cyclone Ditwah caused landslides in the central mountainous tea-growing regions of Badulla and Nuwara Eliya.
Pope, Orthodox leader mark Christian milestone in historic Turkiye meeting
First American pope urges Catholic Church in Turkiye to serve the most vulnerable, including migrants and refugees.
Will Bangladesh’s Hasina face the hangman?
Bangladesh wants former Prime Minister Hasina to hang, waits on India to formally respond to extradition request.
Pope Leo XIV begins Turkiye visit with prayers and unity message
The pontiff leads prayers in Istanbul, emphasising the Nicene Creed as the core of Christian unity and faith.
Venezuela explained in 10 maps and charts
Al Jazeera visualises Venezuela’s political and economic landscape, oil riches, migration crisis and tensions with US.
RSF converts hospital in Sudan’s West Kordofan into military base
Sudan Doctors Network says military use of hospital is 'a blatant violation of sanctity of medical institutions'.
Trump says one National Guard soldier shot near White House has died
US president says second National Guard member 'fighting for his life' after attack a day earlier in Washington, DC.
Guinea-Bissau’s deposed President Embalo arrives in Senegal after coup
Senegal's Foreign Ministry says Umaro Sissoco Embalo arrived in the country a day after he was deposed in military coup.
‘Real uncertainty’: What to know about the Honduran presidential election
Several candidates are vying to replace President Xiomara Castro, but concerns about voting process have caused tension.
Former Peru President Pedro Castillo sentenced to 11.5 years in prison
The decision follows Castillo's failed 2022 bid to dissolve Congress and avoid a third impeachment attempt.
Canada rolls back climate rules to boost investments
In its deal with Alberta, Canada will scrap emissions cap on the oil and gas sector, among other moves.