Ireland votes in ‘women in the home’, ‘makeup of family’ referendums
PM Leo Varadkar says proposed constitutional changes a chance to delete 'very old-fashioned, very sexist language'.
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North Korea’s COVID curbs still strangling economy, report says
Cross-border movement of people and trade have practically evaporated since the pandemic, Human Rights Watch says.
MH370 went missing 10 years ago. An Indonesian family hopes it can be found
The Malaysian Airlines plane with 239 people on board disappeared as it crossed into Vietnamese airspace in March 2014.
‘Terrible tragedy’: Canada rocked by mass killing of Sri Lankan family
The victims of a rare Ottawa attack included four children and two adults. A 19-year-old acquaintance was arrested.
Timeline: The Biden administration on Gaza, in its own words
Al Jazeera looks at Washington's main statements and positions on Israel's war in Gaza and how policy shifted over time.
Dozens of pupils abducted by gunmen in Nigeria’s northwest
Gunmen escape with children from a school in Kuriga town in Kaduna state.
Biden to announce plan for US military to set up temporary Gaza aid port
Announcement to be made at State of the Union address as Biden faces outrage over steadfast support for Israel.
Ukraine’s former commander-in-chief appointed ambassador to UK
Zaluzhnyi, known as the 'Iron General', had seen his once sky-high popularity falter after a failed counteroffensive.
Haiti extends state of emergency as violence and displacement soar
New wave of gang violence has destroyed police stations as residents in the capital, Port-au-Prince, are forced to flee.
Sweden officially joins NATO alliance, ending decades of neutrality
The Nordic nation applied to join the military alliance in May 2022 but faced delays from Turkey and Hungary.
What’s slowing down America’s clean energy transition? It’s not the cost
New report finds renewable energy faces organised opposition and grid connectivity issues.
Modi makes rare pre-election Kashmir trip, but struggles to ‘win hearts’
Modi's development pitch for disputed region leaves Kashmiris asking when political grievances will be addressed.
India’s Modi visits Kashmir: How has the region changed since 2019?
Here's a look at Narendra Modi's government policies and how they have affected Kashmir in the past five years.
Gaza ceasefire talks end in Cairo with ‘no substantial answer or solution’
Hamas says negotiations to continue next week even as Israel 'thwarts' deal to secure 40-day truce before Ramadan.
Strikes cripple air and rail travel across Germany
Airport workers and train drivers walk off the job to demand more pay to offset soaring inflation in the country.
Russia’s presidential election: Putin, power, the possibility of protests
The 71-year-old president is all but certain to win another term in a vote that begins on March 15.
In Gaza, babies have no more nappies, milk, as Israeli bombing continues
A shortage of nappies because of Israel's blockade has led to prices skyrocketing and mothers looking for alternatives.
Could Houthi-sunk ship Rubymar spell eco-disaster for the Red Sea?
'Time is of essence': Greenpeace director warns that urgent strategy is needed to protect the Red Sea from catastrophe.
Israeli tank ‘likely’ fired machinegun at journalists near Lebanon border
The attack on October 13 killed a Reuters reporter and injured six others, including two Al Jazeera journalists.
Israel’s blocking of aid creating ‘apocalyptic’ conditions in Gaza
New report shows Israel 'consistently and groundlessly' blocks aid operations for Gaza amid famine-like conditions.