Muslim pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat for holiest day of Hajj
The ritual at Mount Arafat is considered the peak of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
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Iran, Sweden exchange prisoners in Omani-mediated deal
Former Iranian official Hamid Nouri released in exchange for Swedish citizens Johan Floderus and Saeed Azizi.
How and why do flocks of birds collide with aeroplanes?
Thousands of planes are struck by birds in midair every year. How can we prevent it from happening?
Israel’s targeting of Gaza schools ‘eroding foundation for societal growth’
More than 76 percent of schools in Gaza require 'full reconstruction or major rehabilitation' to be functional.
China Premier Li says Australia ties ‘back on track’ as he embarks on visit
During his four-day visit, Li Qiang is visiting Adelaide, the capital, Canberra, and mining state Western Australia.
G7 leaders put on good show of unity, but look fragile at home
Group took strong lines on confronting Russia and China, but is its relevance in today's world on the wane?
Honduras to build 20,000-inmate ‘megaprison’ as part of gang crackdown
President Xiomara Castro says new measures are in response to public complaints about rising violence.
China seeks detention of foreigners in disputed South China Sea
Philippines files new legal submission before the UN, asserting its own entitlements while challenging Beijing's claim.
Russia, China absent as world leaders meet for Ukraine peace conference
China's non-participation in Switzerland summit raises questions of point of event, which Russia dismissed as 'futile'.
Working in ‘hellfire’: Gig workers bear the brunt of India’s heatwave
Delivery workers face physical and mental hardships while enduring India’s scorching summer.
‘Absolute priority’: UN agencies must work unhindered in Gaza, G7 says
Israel must end occupation and its G7 allies must 'move from words to action. The time for talking is done,' Oxfam says.
US top court rejects federal ban on gun ‘bump stocks’
Supreme Court rules prohibition on device that increases the firing rate of semi-automatic weapons is unlawful.
US sanctions Israeli group for attacking Gaza aid convoys
Biden administration says the Israeli government has a 'responsibility' to protect humanitarian trucks heading to Gaza.
Sudan’s army repels major assault on el-Fasher; kills RSF commander
The war has created the worst humanitarian situation in the world with an estimated 756,000 people going hungry.
US vice presidential candidates: Everything you need to know
Al Jazeera looks at the VP position in the US, how candidates are chosen and their role in elections and governance.
Israel’s Gallant rejects French initiative to defuse Lebanon tensions
Defence minister says Israel will not participate in trilateral group with US and France due to Paris's 'hostile policies'.
US ran secret anti-vax campaign to undermine China’s COVID efforts: Report
Reuters investigation reveals how US military launched a programme during pandemic to discredit China's medical efforts.
Pope calls for ban on ‘lethal autonomous weapons’ at G7
The pontiff spoke about the moral quandaries surrounding AI used in warfare at the G7 summit in Puglia, Italy.
Advocates welcome passage of bill to tackle environmental racism in Canada
Advocates say Canada's first environmental justice law will help chart scale of problem, address negative health impact.
Wikipedia war: Fierce row erupts over Israel’s deadly Nuseirat assault
Rescue operation or massacre? Wikipedia editors clash over the recent Israeli raid in the central Gaza refugee camp.