Thousands protest in South Korea as Yoon resists second arrest attempt
Police mobilise 1,000 officers ahead of a second attempt to arrest the suspended president over his martial law decree.
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Is climate change to blame for the California wildfires?
Climate scientist say warming temperatures and droughts are making wildfires more frequent and intense.
Will Iran build a nuclear bomb while Trump is in power in the US?
The West's last chance to impose UN sanctions as part of the nuclear deal will run out of time by October.
Jeju Air black boxes ceased recording before plane crash, South Korea says
Transport ministry is investigating cause of the data loss following worst-ever aviation disaster in country's history.
At least 40 killed in Myanmar military air attack in Rakhine State, UN says
Attack on village of Kyauk Ni Maw, in Ramree island township, kills more than 40 people and destroys about 500 homes.
Second synagogue in Sydney, Australia defaced with anti-Semitic graffiti
Australia has seen a series of anti-Semitic incidents in the last year, including graffiti on buildings and cars.
Why is India courting the Taliban now?
Meeting between India’s foreign secretary and the Taliban this week has prompted speculation.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,052
Here are the key developments on the 1,052nd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Myanmar’s rebels liberate territory – administrating it is the next battle
Al Jazeera visits liberated area in Karen State where establishing a civil administration is the next task for fighters.
Guantanamo at 23: What’s next for the ‘lawless’ detention facility?
With 15 inmates remaining, advocates urge Biden to release more Gitmo detainees before he leaves office on January 20.
Meta, Amazon nix diversity, inclusion programmes ahead of Trump term
Conservative groups have denounced the programmes and threatened to sue companies over them.
US Supreme Court critical of TikTok arguments against looming ban
A law would require parent company ByteDance to sell off US operations of TikTok by January 19 or face a ban.
Biden extends temporary status for immigrants from Ukraine, Venezuela
The US's decision to renew the 'temporary protected status' comes as President-elect Trump prepares to take office.
‘I lost everything:’ Fire crews battle ‘unprecedented’ Los Angeles blazes
Officials hope improved wind conditions will allow firefighters to contain wildfires that have devastated the US city.
Greenland does not want to be American or Danish, PM says
Mute Egede, who previously said territory ‘not for sale’, underlined people’s desire to be ‘master of own house’.
US targets Russia’s oil sector with ‘sweeping’ sanctions
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he is confident sanctions will 'significantly reduce Russia’s petrodollar income'.
Israel launches air raids on power station, ports in Yemen
Benjamin Netnayahu says Houthis 'will continue to pay, a heavy price for their aggression against' Israel.
Venezuela’s President Maduro begins third term amid international protest
A new wave of protest accompanied Maduro's inauguration, after a contested July election spurred fraud accusations.
Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro sworn in for third term after disputed election
The Venezuelan president promises period of peace and prosperity as the opposition and US continue to reject his rule.
Italy foreign minister meets Syria’s new rulers, calls for sanctions talks
Antonio Tajani says Italy wants to serve as a bridge between Damascus and the European Union.