Hamas says October 7 attack was a ‘necessary step’, admits to ‘some faults’
The Palestinian group provides its account of the assault on communities in southern Israel.
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Wounded Palestinians treated on French warship off Egyptian shore
Hundreds of people from Gaza have been treated in a French field hospital aboard a ship off the coast of Egypt.
Israel approves plan to transfer Gaza tax funds to Norway
Palestinian Authority official Hussein al-Sheikh says 'any deductions from our financial rights' would be rejected.
Russia says at least 25 killed in blast at Donetsk market
Authorities in Russian-controlled Donetsk accuse Ukraine of shelling the market.
Gaza death toll surpasses 25,000 as Israel escalates assault
UN chief António Guterres denounces Israel for the 'heartbreaking' deaths of Palestinian civilians in Gaza.
What’s behind mass protests against Germany’s far-right AfD party?
'Nazis, no thank you' and 'It feels like 1933, AfD ban now!' reads some of the banners at protests across the country.
Palestinian industries falter as Israel bombs Gaza, locks down West Bank
A serious aspect of Israel's violence in Gaza and the occupied West Bank is how it's hurting Palestinian businesses.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 697
These are the main developments as the war enters its 697th day.
US base attacked in Iraq hours after Iran vows revenge for Damascus attack
US personnel reportedly wounded in alleged attacks by Iran-linked groups as fears grow of a wide regional conflict.
Russian lawmakers to debate seizing property of those who ‘discredit’ army
A bill to be voted on next week aims to confiscate assets of Russians spreading 'false' information amid Ukraine war.
Tens of thousands protest in Germany against the far-right
Public outcry followed revelations that the far-right AfD party had discussed plans to mass deport immigrants.
‘Refuse to fight’: Jewish, Arab activists call for peace in Israel’s Haifa
Israeli Jews and Palestinian Israelis come together to demand an end to the war on Gaza.
DR Congo’s President Tshisekedi sworn in for second term amid disputes
The Congolese president made a landslide victory in December elections highly contested by opposition candidates.
Residential building destroyed in attack that killed IRGC members in Syria
An apparent Israeli air strike in the Syrian capital killed five of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard military advisers.
Israel drops leaflets seeking intel on captives, as Gaza attacks continue
Israel's military drops flyers in southern Gaza, while protesters in Israel call for a deal to free the captives.
At least 13 students killed in China school fire: State media
The victims were identified as third-grade students from an elementary school in Henan province.
Sudan suspends membership in IGAD regional bloc
Government accused east African bloc of ‘violating’ Sudan's sovereignty by inviting RSF chief to a summit.
Dominican Republic to trial four-day work week: Can it work globally?
It's the first Caribbean country to trial such a move, amid a growing global call for such shifts.
Palestinians accuse Israeli forces of executing 19 civilians in Gaza
Footage, witness accounts shared with Al Jazeera reveal how Israeli soldiers carried out executions in Gaza last month.
Oil supply tightens in Europe over Red Sea disruptions
The volume going to Europe from the Middle East has nearly halved amid continuing attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels.