Israel says it is scaling down north Gaza operations. What does that mean?
The Israeli army did not claim to have destroyed Hamas's forces, but rather to have eliminated its 'senior commanders'.
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Farmers block roads across Germany to protest against subsidy cuts
In Berlin, dozens of tractors blast their horns and block the main avenue leading to the Brandenburg Gate.
Hezbollah says Israel kills top commander amid fears of Gaza war escalation
Israel and the Lebanese armed group have frequently exchanged cross-border fire over the past three months.
Far-right mass killer Breivik sues Norway for human rights abuse
The fanatic is suing the state in a bid to force an end to his isolation in prison, which he labels 'inhumane'.
Russia begins city evacuation as it swaps cross-border strikes with Ukraine
Residents of Belgorod are moved away from the border as Ukraine deflects another barrage of drones and missiles.
Who is Ousman Sonko, the former Gambian politician on trial in Geneva?
Sonko is the highest-ranking official under former dictator Yahya Jammeh, to stand trial for widespread rights abuses.
Bangladesh PM says vote ‘victory of people’; opposition to continue protest
Hasina wins record fifth term as PM in election boycotted by opposition which vows more agitations 'to save democracy'.
Remembering Issa al-Souri, a little boy killed when Israel bombed a church
A sweet, smiling boy who was his parents' whole world is now gone along with them.
US mission to make first-ever private lunar landing suffers technical issue
The fate of the mission was in the balance as the lander failed to enter its correct orientation in space.
Golden Globes 2024: List of major winners and nominees
The 81st Annual Golden Globe awards were held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.
Sheikh Hasina: Once Bangladesh’s democracy icon, now its ‘authoritarian’ PM
The 76-year-old wins fourth straight term in controversial election boycotted by opposition and marked by low turnout.
China accuses UK of sending spy to access state secrets
China and the UK and its Western allies have traded barbs, accusing each other of espionage.
Australia outlaws Nazi salute and hate symbols
The law is introduced amid a surge in anti-Semitic and hate crimes.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 94
Son of Al Jazeera journalist was killed by an Israeli missile and Al-Aqsa Hospital was evacuated. Here's the latest.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 684
As the war enters its 684th day, these are the main developments.
Sheikh Hasina wins fifth term in Bangladesh amid turnout controversy
Questions raised over official turnout of 40 percent after opposition boycott call and reports of empty polling centres.
A poll with outsize importance: What to know about Taiwan’s election
Taiwanese voters will choose their next president and legislature on January 13. China and the US will be watching.
Blinken says Palestinians displaced in Gaza must be able to return home
In Doha, the top US diplomat rejected Israeli officials' comments calling for mass displacement of Gaza residents.
Maldives suspends three officials for insulting Indian PM Modi
Three deputy ministers were disciplined over social media posts about India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Jordan’s King Abdullah II presses Blinken to push for a ceasefire in Gaza
The top US diplomat is travelling across the Middle East amid growing calls for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.