West African leaders’ summit opens as coup-hit countries form alliance
The formation of Sahel alliance by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger overshadows ECOWAS summit, set to open in Abuja.
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What do the IMF and foreign debt have to do with Kenya’s current crisis?
Critics say IMF provides loans to desperate African countries on stringent terms, disproportionately affecting the poor.
France votes in second round of parliamentary polls as far right eyes power
Opinion polls have forecast the far-right National Rally will win the most votes but likely fall short of a majority.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 863
As the war enters its 863rd day, these are the main developments.
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso military leaders sign new pact, rebuff ECOWAS
Move is latest sign the countries are moving away from traditional regional and Western allies following spate of coups.
Israeli attack on UN school used as shelter in Gaza kills at least 16
Dozens of Palestinians also injured in bombing in central Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp, Government Media Office says.
Beryl to intensify as deadly storm barrels towards Texas coast
Storm is expected to again reach hurricane strength over Gulf of Mexico after killing at least 11 across the Caribbean.
Keir Starmer says scrapping UK’s Rwanda migrant deportation plan
Previous Conservative government's policy was 'never a deterrent', new PM says, calling it 'dead and buried'.
Why are US states, school districts banning smartphones in schools?
Many experts around the world say smartphones pose a danger to children's mental health, but does a ban work?
Five journalists killed as Israel steps up bombardment across Gaza
Journalist couple Amjad Jahjouh and Wafa Abu Dabaan and their children were killed in a strike on the Nuseirat camp.
World leaders congratulate Iran’s Pezeshkian on presidential election win
Centrist Masoud Pezeshkian defeated challenger and hardliner Saeed Jalili in a run-off.
France braces for ‘high drama’ run-offs as Le Pen’s far right eyes power
With the far right seemingly headed for victory, voters on the left and in the centre feel on edge.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 862
As the war enters its 862nd day, these are the main developments.
Centrist Masoud Pezeshkian will be Iran’s next president
After winning the run-off with 53.7 percent of votes, Pezeshkian acknowledged 'difficult path ahead'.
Defiant Biden says no intention to exit presidential race in TV interview
US president says his recent debacle in a televised debate with Donald Trump was due to 'exhaustion' and a 'bad cold'.
New PM Starmer names ministerial team after landslide UK election win
Rachel Reeves becomes the UK's first female finance minister while David Lammy is appointed as foreign secretary.
Israel continues Gaza attacks, says ‘gaps’ remain in renewed truce talks
Israeli attacks continue in Gaza City and Khan Younis as delegation travels to Doha for ceasefire talks.
Passengers to US government: Air travel is getting worse
Complaints to US government from travellers are the highest since the COVID pandemic when airlines were slow to refund.
Sudan’s army chief says many countries ‘turn a blind eye’ to RSF crimes
General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan tells Al Jazeera many countries remain silent over alleged crimes in Sudan's civil war.
Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Mexico after 11 killed across Caribbean
Storm downgraded to Category 2 as it hits top tourist destination, knocking out power and putting authorities on alert.