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Ex-Bangladesh PM Hasina demands probe into protest ‘killings and vandalism’
Hasina's statement comes hours after court orders probe into her role in death of a grocery shop owner during protests.
Putin expresses concern about civilian deaths in Gaza in meeting with Abbas
Russian leader says his country is focused on war in Ukraine but laments 'humanitarian catastrophe' in Gaza.
Exclusive: Al-Tabin attack ‘deliberately timed to cause maximum casualties’
Israeli attack on Gaza City school killing over 100 was 'calculated' to cause widespread loss of life, Al Jazeera finds.
Africa CDC declares mpox a public health emergency
Africa's top public health body acts over outbreak of mpox that spread from the DRC to neighbouring countries.
How serious are the wildfires near Athens, Greece?
The flames began on Sunday and have quickly spread to several suburbs of Athens.
UN condemns Houthi seizure of office in Yemen’s Sanaa
The Yemeni group seizes UN Human Rights Office in the capital Sanaa as it extends a crackdown on foreign organisations.
Would a hidden ocean on Mars spur human settlement?
A new NASA study suggests Mars contains an ocean of water underground, sparking conversations about human settlement.
UK charges pro-Palestine group members under terrorism law
Palestine Action members are accused of burglary, violent disorder at building belonging to Israeli defence firm Elbit.
Myanmar military committing war crimes at ‘alarming’ rate, UN warns
UN investigators say more than three million people were displaced in Myanmar's escalating conflict in last six months.
Cyberattack, inflation, immigration: Six takeaways from Trump-Musk chat
We take a look at the key highlights from Trump-Musk interview that took place on X on Monday.
Israeli crowds storm Al-Aqsa Mosque, West Bank villages on Jewish holiday
Far-right government minister joins march on Al-Aqsa in occupied East Jerusalem on Jewish mourning day Tisha B'Av.
What’s DDoS, the cyberattack Musk claims disrupted Trump’s interview?
Several listeners reported error messages as they attempted to access the interview link.
Bangladesh court orders probe in murder case against ex-PM Sheikh Hasina
Case is the first filed against Hasina after she was forced out of office and fled the country amid nationwide protests.
What’s behind Russia’s ‘soft power’ moves on Israel-Palestine?
Mahmoud Abbas is the latest Palestinian leader to visit Moscow amid Israel's continuing onslaught of Gaza.
Who is Thomas Kwoyelo, Ugandan LRA rebel commander guilty of war crimes?
Kwoyelo is the first member of the Lord's Resistance Army militia group to face trial in Uganda.
Iran dismisses European restraint calls as contradicting international law
Iran says the request by France, Germany and Britain 'lacks political logic' and it is determined to deter Israel.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 900
As the war enters its 900th day, these are the main developments.
Officials at UN Security Council push for a permanent seat for Africa
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges reform, says the African continent is underrepresented in a changing world.
Israel, civilian deaths and the question of proportionality
Israel's fatal al-Tabin School attack raises questions of how many civilians Israel will kill to execute Hamas fighters.