Sudan’s military pushes back rebels in second city of Omdurman
Army takes control of RSF territories in Mansoura, Murabaat and Elfitihab, and seizes weapons and ammunition depot.
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NATO, Gaza and Greenland: Key takeaways from Trump’s news conference
Trump's grandstanding covered Ukraine joining NATO, Israel's war on Gaza, and Greenland.
Thousands evacuate as winds drive wildfires into California’s Los Angeles
Some frightened residents were forced to abandon their cars and flee on foot from rapidly growing conflagration.
Thai police hunt hitman for shooting of Cambodian opposition figure
Bangkok police chief says initial investigation suggests a gunman was hired to carry out Tuesday's shooting.
EU blasts Russia for weaponising gas in Moldova
Moscow blames Ukraine and Moldova for halting supplies; Chisinau suspects Russia seeks to influence upcoming election.
Russia gained 4,000sq km of Ukraine in 2024. How many soldiers did it lose?
Verifying casualty figures for soldier in the Russia-Ukraine war is difficult, as experts call it 'a war of narratives'.
What is HMPV, the respiratory virus surging in China?
HMPV infections are spreading in China while cases of flu-like disease have also been found in India and the UK.
‘Massacres’: Women, children killed as Israel bombs Gaza’s ‘safe zone’
Al Jazeera's correspondent says fear dominates in Gaza as Israeli attacks intensify, targeting 'humanitarian safe zone'.
Venezuelan opposition candidate claims son-in-law has been kidnapped
Edmundo Gonzalez, who competed against Nicolas Maduro in July elections, says masked men abducted son-in-law in Caracas.
‘Hell will break loose’: Trump hints at military moves in Mideast, Americas
Trump does not rule out US military force to retake Panama Canal, doubles down on Gaza threats in broad news conference.
US judge temporarily blocks release of Trump investigations report
Trump has denounced the investigations against him as politically motivated and the special counsel report as 'fake'.
Lebanon approves extradition of Egyptian activist al-Qaradawi to UAE
Amnesty International warns Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi could be at risk of human rights violations if extradited to UAE.
US says Sudan’s RSF committed genocide, announces sanctions on leaders
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says US committed to 'holding accountable those responsible for these atrocities'.
Social media giant Meta scraps fact-checking for ‘community notes’
Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, says allowing fact-checkers to assess content 'became a tool to censor'.
First international flight since al-Assad’s removal lands in Syria
Qatar Airways flight lands at Damascus International Airport, carrying nationals returning after years away.
US authorities seek to identify bodies found in JetBlue wheel well
Workers had found the bodies during a routine inspection after the flight landed in Florida from New York.
Danish PM says Greenland ‘not for sale’ as Donald Trump Jr visits island
Before his son's 'private' visit, President-elect Donald Trump again says he wants Greenland to 'become part of' US.
John Mahama sworn in as Ghana’s president, promises to ‘reset’ the country
With around 20 African leaders in attendance, the 66-year-old is sworn in as Ghana's president for third time.
Who will replace Trudeau as Canada’s Liberal party leader?
With Trudeau's nine-year stint as prime minister ending, several politicians are frontrunners to take over his role.
French far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen dies aged 96
Co-founder of the National Front led the party for decades and was known for fiery rhetoric against immigration.