US tells UN Security Council Gaza ceasefire ‘in sight’ ahead of Cairo talks
The US insists, despite evidence to the contrary, that Netanyahu has agreed to a proposal to suspend the war.
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Aid trucks enter civil war-torn Darfur as Sudan army eases restrictions
World Food Programme says a small convoy carrying food enters Sudan via temporarily reopened border crossing with Chad.
Putin says Ukrainian forces tried to strike Kursk nuclear plant
The Russian leader does not offer any evidence for his claim but says the UN nuclear watchdog has been alerted.
What is Israel doing to Palestinians in Tulkarem?
Experts say Israel is conducting near-daily raids on the West Bank coastal city to uproot and scare its population.
Indonesia scraps plan to change election law after thousands protest
Protesters clash with police after outgoing president's allies try to revise rules to allegedly install a dynasty.
World’s second largest diamond found in Botswana
X-ray technology used to find the 2,492-carat stone in the African country's Karowe Diamond Mine.
Mapped: Which countries have reported mpox cases so far?
New, potentially more deadly strain of virus is rapidly spreading in Africa and has been discovered in Asia and Europe.
Indian doctors resume work but protests over medic’s rape, murder continue
India's Supreme Court urges doctors to return to work, assuring safety measures will be implemented within two weeks.
Thailand confirms Asia’s first known case of new mpox strain
Health authorities say patient travelled from Africa, instruct new arrivals from 42 'risk countries' to undergo testing.
Tim Walz shines as Gaza protesters blocked: Key takeaways from DNC day 3
Uncommitted delegates stage sit-in, Bill Clinton reminds crowds he is younger than Trump amid celebrity fanfare.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy visits Sumy border area near Kursk incursion zone
President tours northeastern region in first visit to border area since Ukrainian forces entered Russian territory.
In Russia, solidarity and apathy as war with Ukraine escalates
Volunteers rally for people displaced by Ukraine's incursion, but in Moscow, some brush off Kyiv's drone assault.
Thousands flee as Israel orders evacuations in Gaza’s Deir el-Balah
Displaced Palestinians have been forced to move again, but say no place is safe in the besieged enclave.
Robert F Kennedy Jr to drop US presidential bid, back Trump, reports say
Independent candidate is scheduled to give a speech about 'path forward' in Phoenix, Arizona, on Friday.
‘The honour of my life’: Walz accepts VP nomination at DNC
Tim Walz takes stage with message of hope and freedom promising to defeat Trump and Vance in November election.
New Zealand’s White Island volcano erupts, flights grounded
Scientists warn volcano off coast of North Island could continue venting for "weeks to months" to come.
‘There’s nothing to celebrate’: Gaza protests continue around DNC
Al Jazeera witnesses violent arrest of two hijab-wearing women as thousands in Chicago rally for Palestinian rights.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 909
As the war enters its 909th day, these are the main developments.
Why are Mexico’s judges striking over AMLO’s proposed judicial reforms?
Change pushed by the Morena party would see judges elected by popular vote, in what some see as a political power grab.
Israel kills dozens of displaced Palestinians in Gaza amid more evacuations
At least 50 Palestinians killed as Israeli military orders new evacuations in central and southern parts of the enclave.