Russian ‘hostage diplomacy’ pays off: Decoding a wartime prisoner exchange
Swap during Moscow's invasion of Ukraine significant for the West and Russia, but not Kyiv, analysts say.
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Mourners pay tributes at Hamas chief Haniyeh’s funeral in Qatar
Thousands attend funeral prayers for Hamas’s political leader Ismail Haniyeh ahead of his burial.
Gershkovich, Whelan and Kurmasheva arrive in US after prisoner swap
The three were greeted by friends and family, as well as US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
‘Great for Netanyahu’: Will Haniyeh killing help Israeli PM politically?
The killings of senior Hamas and Hezbollah leaders could resurrect support for the embattled Israeli PM, say analysts.
Australia finds ‘serious failures’ in Israeli attack on food aid convoy
Seven people, including an Australian, died when the Israeli military struck three World Central Kitchen vehicles.
Who was freed in biggest Russia-West prisoner swap since the Cold War?
Journalists, artists, dissidents, hackers and a hitman go free as 26 swapped in large-scale prisoner exchange.
What is the controversy behind Louisiana’s new surgical castration law?
The law arrives as part of a slate of harsher criminal penalties. But critics say it punishes more than it protects.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 889
As the war enters its 889th day, these are the main developments.
Al Jazeera refutes ‘baseless’ Israeli allegations against Ismail al-Ghoul
During its war on Gaza, Israel has claimed its bombings of journalists and civilian targets were strikes against Hamas.
Democrats begin process to nominate Harris for president: What to know
Party launches virtual roll call to confirm the US vice president as the Democratic nominee to face Trump in November.
How the world reacted to Russia-West prisoner swap
Western countries and rights groups welcome the release of dissidents and journalists, including Evan Gershkovich.
Global hunger monitor declares famine in camp in Sudan’s North Darfur
UN's hunger monitoring system finds ongoing famine in Zamzam camp and is likely to persist until October.
‘Trapped in the past:’ How some US states restrict voting after felonies
A Texas woman named Crystal Mason went to prison for voting. Her ongoing case brings up questions about ballot access.
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon sues Elon Musk over scrapped deal
X had signed Lemon and others in January to grow video content on the site and lure back US advertisers.
Hezbollah chief says response to Israeli assassination ‘inevitable’
Hassan Nasrallah says war has entered 'new phase' after killing of top commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut air raid.
Photos: Protesters in Nigeria demonstrate over high cost of living
The country is struggling with soaring inflation and a sharply devalued naira currency.
Who are the Druze? A look at the community following a deadly attack
The Arab ethnoreligious community was at the centre of Saturday's attack in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
Thousands mourn Hamas leader Haniyeh in Iran amid calls for revenge
Haniyeh, spoken of as Tehran's 'guest', was assassinated in the Iranian capital as Israel's war on Gaza rages.
Evan Gershkovich among 26 freed in major Russia-West prisoner exchange
The deal taking place in Turkey includes 24 adults and two children and involves seven countries, security sources say.
Did Kamala Harris shy from her Black identity? Truth behind Trump claims
Trump's questioning of Harris's Black identity may backfire on him as his comments may put off Black voters.