‘Staying alive was luck’: Joy and despair as Gaza ceasefire agreed
Hamas, Israel reach ceasefire deal, Qatar, US say, leaving Palestinians with mixed feelings, and an urge to return home.
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The human toll of Israel’s war on Gaza – by the numbers
After 15 months of war, Israel and Hamas reach a ceasefire. Al Jazeera breaks down the impact on human life.
Trudeau meets with Canada’s provincial leaders to plan for Trump tariffs
Canadian leaders pledged to pursue a 'strong' response if slapped with the 25-percent tariffs Trump has threatened.
South Africa accused of ‘horrific’ crackdown as 78 bodies pulled from mine
The Democratic Alliance, the second-biggest party in the governing coalition, calls for an independent inquiry.
Qatar announces Israel and Hamas agreement on Gaza truce, captive exchange
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that several aspects of the proposal are 'unresolved'.
What do we know about the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal in Gaza?
Gaza ceasefire agreed, including a prisoner exchange and aid surge, after more than 460 days of conflict.
WHO says at least 8 dead in suspected Marburg outbreak in Tanzania
Marburg virus can spread between people through direct contact or via blood and other bodily fluids of infected people.
Iran president denies plot to kill Trump, calls for him to pursue peace
Interview comes less than a week before Trump, who has previously followed a tough line with Tehran, returns to power.
LA wildfires day 9: What’s the latest, who are victims and what’s next?
Fires continue to blaze across California, prompting authorities to issue a Red Flag Warning for Wednesday.
India’s disappearing camels: How a law to save them is wiping them out
As global camel population rises, it's on drastic decline in India. Experts say law passed in Rajasthan is main reason.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,056
Here are the key developments on the 1,056th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Six killed in Israeli drone attack on occupied West Bank’s Jenin camp
An Israeli military drone reportedly fired three missiles at a group of people in the Jenin refugee camp.
Australia warns of ‘strongest possible action’ if citizen killed in Ukraine
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says gov't working to verify report that volunteer fight was killed by Russian forces.
South Korea’s President Yoon arrested over short-lived martial law attempt
Investigators used ladders to climb into President Yoon Suk-yeol's home after he failed to appear at impeachment trial.
Biden administration expected to lift ‘terror’ designation for Cuba: Report
The decision would reverse a move during Donald Trump's first term to re-name Cuba a 'state sponsor of terrorism'.
Ukraine launches largest air attacks on Russia since start of war
The Russian military says the attacks will not go unanswered and launches more projectiles towards Ukraine.
UK minister resigns after being named in Bangladesh corruption probe
Anticorruption minister Tulip Siddiq quits amid questions over ties to toppled Bangladeshi leader, Sheikh Hasina.
Analysis: Sudan faces possible Darfur division as war progresses
A de facto partition of Sudan between army and RSF could lead to total state disintegration, analysts say.
Trump announces ‘external revenue service’ to collect foreign tariffs
Trump said on social media that the new department would be created on his first day when he takes office on January 20.
How the Trump administration threatens internet freedoms
Trump picks to lead gov't agencies like FCC, FTC may censor speech and make the internet less free.