Fuel tanker explosion kills more than 150 people in Nigeria
Deadly accidents are common in Nigeria, with most attributed to reckless driving and poor road conditions.
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Bangladesh court seeks arrest of ex-PM Hasina for ‘crimes against humanity’
Toppled leader is in India, which has bilateral extradition treaty with Bangladesh - but loophole could prevent return.
UN report says 1.1 billion people living in acute poverty
Index shows that 83.2 percent of the world's poorest people live in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
Israeli strike hits Syria’s Latakia, state media reports
Two injured in rare strike on port city that is a stronghold of President al-Assad and located near a Russian airbase.
India hits out at ‘cavalier’ Trudeau as rift with Canada deepens
Canadian PM said India made 'horrific mistake' by violating country's sovereignty as relations plunge to new low.
West Bank villagers return to shattered Zanuta with keys but no homes
Settler attacks forced Palestinians out of Zanuta. They've now returned, but aren't allowed to rebuild.
JD Vance says Donald Trump did not lose the 2020 election
The Republican has previously sidestepped questions about whether he supports Trump's false claims of voter fraud.
Three state court rulings ease voting restrictions ahead of US elections
Rulings in three states - including Georgia - reverse measures that would have limited some voters from casting ballots.
China accuses Japanese vessel of ‘illegally’ entering disputed waters
The incident is the latest between China and Japan around disputed islands in the East China Sea.
US says B-2 bombers attacked Houthi targets in Yemen
No immediate information about casualties as Houthi-affiliated media reports air attacks around Sanaa and Saada.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 965
As the war enters its 965th day, these are the main developments.
Where is Cameroon’s Paul Biya — and why is his health a banned topic?
The 91-year-old president has been missing in action for over a month, fuelling rumours about his health.
Fact check: Did Black wages in the US rise ‘massively’ under Donald Trump?
They did rise, but have risen even faster under Biden. And the US wage gap for Black and white men grew under Trump.
Italy sends first asylum seekers to Albania under controversial deal
Rome boasts of deal processing asylum seekers outside EU. Critics complain of 'cruel experiment' that undermines rights.
Zelenskyy says ‘victory plan’ to end Russia war includes NATO membership
Ukrainian president tells parliament it's 'possible to end the war no later than next year' if his proposal is followed.
Netanyahu wants UNIFIL out of Lebanon. Why?
Experts warn a withdrawal will make it impossible to monitor violations of international law.
Record high deaths in the Russia-Ukraine war: What you should know
Recent reports suggest a million people killed to date, with a high civilian death toll in Ukraine over the summer.
Global conflicts driving up to 21,000 deaths daily from hunger: Oxfam
Most food crises are 'largely manufactured', charity says in new report published on World Food Day.
Israel’s Lebanon campaign resumes strikes on Beirut despite US ‘opposition’
Israeli air strikes have hit Beirut's Dahiyeh area despite US concerns over 'scope' of campaign in Lebanon.
How much does food cost in Gaza?
From $180/kg tomatoes to $60/kg sugar, Al Jazeera examines the cost of basic food items amid Israel’s assault on Gaza.