British minister says Musk ‘misinformed’ on UK child grooming scandals
British Health Secretary Wes Streeting says Musk’s views are 'misjudged and certainly misinformed'.
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Panama reports sharp drop in irregular migration through Darien Gap
The Central American country notched a 41 percent decline in Darien Gap crossings in 2024 over the previous year.
Al Jazeera in Palestine: A timeline of coverage against all odds
The network has continued to report on the plight of Palestinians, despite intimidation.
Who is Tommy Robinson and why is Elon Musk throwing his weight behind him?
Musk posted on X calling for jailed right-wing UK activist Robinson to be released.
Biden blocks sale of US Steel to Japan’s Nippon Steel
Biden cites need to 'level playing field' in long anticipated blocking of $14.6bn sale likely to roil ties with Tokyo.
Israeli forces kill dozens in Gaza with ceasefire talks set to resume
As an Israeli delegation heads to Doha for talks, Israeli forces kill at least 26 people in attacks across Gaza.
‘Highest price for war’: Russia lost 430,000 soldiers in 2024, says Ukraine
Casualties understood to have reached record levels last year as Russia seized less than 1 percent of Ukrainian lands.
One killed, four injured as barrage of Russian drones hits Ukraine’s Kyiv
Ukraine says its air defences shot down 60 out of 93 Russian drones as Moscow escalates its aerial attacks.
French, German foreign ministers visit Damascus to meet Syria’s new rulers
Germany’s Annalena Baerbock offers 'outstretched hand', but underlines EU 'expectations' on diversity and tolerance.
South Korea extends Boeing 737-800 inspections as Jeju Air wreckage lifted
Inspections on 101 Boeing jets operated by country's airlines extended to January 10 following the deadly plane crash.
Frexit: Why Ivory Coast is joining African campaign to expel French troops
Ivory Coast is the sixth in a growing list of African nations cutting military ties with former colonial power France.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,044
Here are the key developments on the 1,044th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
South Korean authorities halt bid to arrest Yoon after hours-long standoff
Anticorruption office says executing warrant 'effectively impossible' after Yoon's security team blocks investigators.
US President Biden awards presidential medal to Trump critic Liz Cheney
A total of 20 recipients were honoured, including two who had investigated the attack on the US Capitol in January 2021.
Maduro government offers reward for location of exiled opposition candidate
Human rights panel calls on Venezuelan government to respect civil liberties as beginning of presidential term nears.
Record number of migrants, refugees reached Canary Islands by sea in 2024
Spain received 63,970 people who arrived through irregular routes last year, including 46,843 in the Canary Islands.
Ecuadorian President Noboa names interim vice president amid spat
Noboa has tussled with Vice President Veronica Abad over questions of insubordination as new general elections approach.
Photos: More than 60 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza
Head of the enclave's police, his deputy and a journalist among those who lost their lives.
Driver of exploded Tesla Cybertruck in Las Vegas was US soldier, police say
Police identify the Cybertruck driver as Matthew Livelsberger, an active duty soldier from Colorado Springs.
Musk calls for jailed UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson to be released
US technology billionaire says Tommy Robinson, who is serving in 18-month prison sentence, 'should be freed'.