Parts of Great Barrier Reef record highest coral deaths due to heat, storms
Up to 72 percent of coral found dead on 12 of 19 surveyed reefs in the north of the world's largest living structure.
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More than 40,000 protest New Zealand Maori rights bill
Although the bill is unlikely to pass, opponents say bid to reverse progress for Maori threatens to divide society.
North Korea’s Kim meets Russian minister amid deepening ties
North Korean leader's meeting comes amid concern in Western capitals over growing ties between Pyongyang and Moscow.
G20 leaders call for ‘comprehensive’ ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon
Left-wing Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says poverty and hunger the 'product of political decisions'.
Tens of thousands march in New Zealand Maori rights protest
One of New Zealand’s largest ever protests in support of Maori rights drew 42,000 people to parliament.
‘Many’ children injured in car crash at school in China, reports say
Videos circulating on Chinese social media show screaming children and people lying injured on the ground.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 999
These were the key developments on the 999th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Hong Kong jails 45 pro-democracy activists in city’s largest security case
Legal scholar Benny Tai is sentenced to 10 years, while dozens of others receive years-long jail terms.
Biden issues more Israeli settler sanctions ahead of Trump term
Curbs come as US President-elect Donald Trump has named staunch Israeli settlement supporters to his incoming cabinet.
Israeli strikes hit ‘component’ of Iran’s nuclear programme: Netanyahu
PM says last month's attacks hit Tehran's nuclear capabilities as EU and UK impose more sanctions.
Al Jazeera 360 pushes back against Swedish claims film is ‘dangerous’
Al Jazeera 360 documentary Behind Closed Doors focuses on families whose children were removed by European authorities.
At least five people killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon’s capital
Latest attack in central Beirut strikes a building near parliament and several embassies, causing 'great damage'.
US no-frills pioneer Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection
The Florida-based airline is the first major US airline to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection since 2011.
Ecuador declares 60-day state of emergency to help battle wildfires
State of emergency to allow government to send more money, people to help bring blazes under control, minister says.
Russia vetoes Sudan ceasefire resolution at UN Security Council
UK slams Russia for vetoing resolution urging immediate end to hostilities, talks to reach 'national ceasefire'.
Brazilian President Lula unveils anti-poverty, hunger alliance at G20
Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine overshadow the gathering of the world's largest economies in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Trump says ready to use military, national emergency for mass deportations
US president-elect says he may use controversial measures to fulfil campaign vow, but questions over authority remain.
G20 summit in Brazil: What’s on the agenda, and why it matters
Discussions are likely to be complicated by US President-elect Donald Trump, who has threatened to launch a tariff war.
Large food convoy violently looted in Gaza, UNRWA says
At least 98 vehicles from a 109-truck convoy were lost Saturday in one of the worst such incidents, the UN agency says.
South African miners trapped underground: What you need to know
Police officials surrounded the mine and cut off suppliers to the illegal miners, hoping to force them out.