‘Everything is dead’: How record drought is wreaking havoc on the Amazon
Communities that rely on the rainforest’s waterways now find themselves struggling with fire and plunging water levels.
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Analysis: Election ‘win’ for Serbia’s Vucic might yet backfire
As questions about elections mount and protesters take to Belgrade's streets, the president faces a rare challenge.
Poland’s new pro-EU government dismisses state media chiefs
Culture ministry announces sackings citing need to restore impartiality of state news outlets.
Iraq’s governing Shia alliance strengthened in provincial elections
The Iran-aligned coalition wins 101 out of 285 seats, and is boosted before parliamentary elections in 2025.
Nearly 66 percent of jobs lost in Gaza since Israel-Hamas war broke out
UN labour agency, Palestinian bureau note major spillover effect in occupied West Bank with one-third jobs wiped out.
Are Houthi Red Sea attacks hurting Israel and disrupting global trade?
The Houthis attack ships in one of the busiest maritime routes as they demand Israel to end its brutal war in Gaza.
Hamas head in Cairo as momentum builds towards new Israel-Hamas truce talks
Ismail Haniyeh's trip comes as Israel signals possibility of another truce, although key sticking points remain.
Rwandan doctor given 24-year jail sentence in France over 1994 genocide
Sosthene Munyemana, 68, has been found guilty on charges of genocide despite denying any wrongdoing.
EU reaches agreement to overhaul migration system, tighten asylum rules
Rights groups and some political parties say pact is 'unworkable' and will lead to 'surge in suffering'.
Sanctions on Russian oil have failed. Were they ever meant to succeed?
Western sanctions imposed a year ago have hardly dented Russia’s ability to wage war.
‘Barely a drop’: UN warns water shortages a deadly risk for Gaza children
Water and sanitation services are at the point of collapse with large-scale disease outbreaks looming, UNICEF warns.
Can Donald Trump still run for US president after Colorado court ruling?
The Colorado Supreme Court has declared Trump ineligible to run for presidency over his role in 2021 Capitol attack.
Kuwait’s new emir Sheikh Mishal takes oath of office
The new leader, seen as a reformist, pledged to adhere to constitutional principles and fight corruption.
‘Remove him’: Sudan army chief al-Burhan faces calls to go after RSF gains
After losing another big city in Sudan's civil war, the army faces growing pressure to remove army chief al-Burhan.
Polls open in DR Congo amid delays, logistics issues
Locals and analysts have said the DRC vote will likely be extended past Wednesday, given the logistical challenges.
US aid debate pushed to 2024 as Ukraine continues to battle Russian drones
US Senate debate on new aid will run into the new year, despite Kyiv push for urgency.
Malaysia bans Israel-flagged ships from its ports in response to Gaza war
PM says Israel's actions 'violate international law through the ongoing massacre and brutality against Palestinians'.
UN Security Council agrees to early withdrawal of DR Congo peacekeepers
Congolese authorities have long accused UN forces of failing to protect civilians from armed groups in the eastern DRC.
Israel signals readiness for new temporary truce in Gaza as pressure mounts
Hamas says it will not enter negotations over releasing captives until Israel ends its war on Gaza.
AJ+ wins prestigious Emmy Award in Los Angeles
Eat This with Yara has been named Outstanding Lifestyle Program at the 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.