At least 27 dead after boat capsizes in Nigeria
Latest tragedy to hit busy waterways leaves more than 100 missing, with causes ranging from turbulence to age of vessel.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,010
These were the key developments on the 1,010th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Amazon faces Indian court scrutiny for labour conditions at warehouse
Workers detail stories of an unsafe work environment and unreasonable targets at a major warehouse.
Fear of Trump tariffs drive shoppers for Black Friday deals
Inflation-fatigued shoppers were looking for deals as they worried about higher prices next year on back of tariffs.
Hezbollah chief says will work with Lebanon army to implement ceasefire
Hezbollah considers the ceasefire to signal a victory larger than 2006, but remains ready for war, its leader said.
Five Canadian news media outlets sue OpenAI for copyright breach
The case is a part of a wave of lawsuits against OpenAI over data used to train generative AI systems.
At least 42 Palestinians killed as Israel ramps up Gaza attacks
Medics say an Israeli drone strike killed Ahmed al-Kahlout, head of the Intensive Care Unit at Kamal Adwan Hospital.
As Mexico advances plan to dissolve watchdog agencies, critics cry foul
The proposal passed both houses of Mexico's Congress, leading critics to fear weakened government transparency.
UK MPs vote to advance assisted-dying bill
The vote advances the assisted-dying legislation for England and Wales to the next stage of parliamentary scrutiny.
Bolsonaro hoping Trump’s return will help political comeback in Brazil
'Trump is back, and it's a sign we'll be back, too,' Brazil's ex-president tells WSJ amid coup attempt accusations.
Could Russian ‘hybrid warfare’ trigger NATO retaliation?
German intelligence chief says Russia's hybrid war could prompt NATO allies to invoke the mutual defence Article 5.
Rebel groups launch attacks on Syria’s Aleppo city
Syria's army says its forces 'continue to repel the major offensive launched by armed terrorist groups' on Aleppo city.
South Africa’s police minister promises to clamp down on illegal mining
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Senzo Mchunu says they don't know how many people remain trapped in Stilfontein mine.
Restored Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris unveiled after 2019 fire
Macron inspects results of 700-million-euro restoration, including 19th-century Gothic spire returned to former glory.
‘Most dangerous stage’: The view from Russia as Ukraine war escalates
Officials rage at the West for allowing Ukraine to attack deep within Russia as fears simmer on the streets.
UK MPs face crucial vote on divisive assisted dying bill
Many politicians are still undecided on whether the terminally ill should be allowed to end their lives.
Iran plans to install 6,000 centrifuges to enrich uranium, IAEA says
UN nuclear watchdog's report comes as Iran prepares to hold talks with European nations over its nuclear programme.
Ireland votes in close-run election dominated by housing crisis
Polls show centre-right incumbents Fine Gael and Fianna Fail running neck and neck with leftist-nationalist Sinn Fein.
China jails journalist for seven years on espionage charges
Dong Yuyu, a former editor at Guangming Daily, was arrested in 2022 while having lunch with a Japanese diplomat.
Lebanon’s displaced wrestle with grief and despair as they return home
Lebanon's displaced families are relieved the war with Israel is over and are now picking up the pieces of their lives.