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A year under siege: Meet the Venezuelan leaders trapped in an embassy
Five members of Venezuela’s opposition have sought refuge inside the Argentinian embassy, fearing arrest and repression.
‘Lunatic’: Trump’s long history of abusing judges who oppose him
From 'radical lunatic', to 'unhinged' and 'unfair', Trump never holds back when showing disapproval of US judges.
In Yemen’s Sanaa, fear and defiance after US bombs
Yemenis have already lived through years of war but are worried things will get worse if US intensifies its campaign.
Ethiopia rules out conflict with Eritrea over Red Sea access
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed vows peaceful approach via dialogue amid recent fears about possible war between the neighbours.
Russia, Ukraine ramp up drone attacks despite truce talks
Kyiv strikes a strategic bomber base in Engels while Russia launches a series of drone strikes in eastern Ukraine.
Houthis claim missile launch at Israel amid renewed fighting in Gaza
Yemeni group says hypersonic missile fired on Ben Gurion airport in second attack after Israel breaks Gaza ceasefire.
Indonesia passes law allowing greater military role in government
Activists in world’s third-largest democracy warn that changes to the law could signal a return to military rule.
The ‘ghost reporters’ writing pro-Russian propaganda in West Africa
Al Jazeera finds that nonexistent writers are spreading anti-France sentiment across West and Central Africa.
Nowruz 2025: Traditions, haft sin and celebrations of the Persian New Year
Celebrated across Iran and several other countries, the holiday symbolises renewal and prosperity.
Israeli attacks in Gaza kill more than 70, including newborn baby
Women and children among those reported dead in predawn attacks across northern and southern Gaza.
Why has the UK government announced swingeing welfare cuts?
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says cuts will save UK billions per year, but advocacy groups slam move as ‘immoral’.
Spring brings more Russian advances as Putin rejects a ceasefire in Ukraine
Amid truce negotiations, Russian forces were stirring in the south after pushing Ukraine out of Kursk.
New JFK assassination files: What was revealed about Oswald and CIA plots?
New files released on Tuesday don't shed new light on Kennedy's assassination. But they reveal details about CIA plots.
China executes 4 dual Canadian citizens despite Ottawa’s plea for clemency
China's embassy in Ottawa has confirmed executions of four dual Canadian-Chinese citizens for drug offences.
Malaysia greenlights new search for missing flight MH370
Malaysia holds on to hope as its government finalises terms of a new search for the plane that vanished in 2014.
Greenpeace must pay $660m to oil company over pipeline protests, jury says
Environmental group found to have defamed Energy Transfer through protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Trump moves to deport Indian pro-Palestinian Georgetown University student
Badar Khan Suri detained by Department of Homeland Security after being designated for removal.
Finland takes top spot, US gets lowest-ever rank in World Happiness Report
The US fell to 24th place amid a rise in social isolation, while Costa Rica and Mexico break into the top 10.
Advocates decry Trump administration effort to deport immigration activist
Jeanette Vizguerra appears to be first high-profile immigration advocate targeted in Donald Trump's deportation push.