Israeli Supreme Court holds first hearing challenging judicial overhaul
Court case, which follows months of protests, could take weeks or even months.
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US defends prisoner swap deal with Iran against Republican attacks
Washington stresses that funds set to be unblocked to secure the release of detained Americans are Tehran's own.
Morocco quake: Why have authorities accepted limited foreign aid so far?
So far, search-and-rescue teams from only four countries have been allowed to operate after a devastating earthquake.
Bahrain prisoners suspend weeks-long mass hunger strike
Suspension of the strike comes before the crown prince's visit to the US, and as Bahrain vows to improve conditions.
What’s next after Republicans move to open Biden impeachment inquiry?
White House rejects Republican push to launch impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden. Here's all you need to know.
Infrastructure in Libya’s Derna not built to withstand storm: Deputy mayor
Ahmed Madroud says dams have not been maintained since 2002, and damage from floods will be difficult to repair.
Former US police officers face federal charges over death of Tyre Nichols
The five officers are already facing state-level charges for beating Nichols, who died in the hospital three days later.
Hundreds of bodies uncovered as eastern Libya devastated by floods
Bodies were lined up outside a hospital in Libya’s eastern city of Derna, with residents looking for loved ones.
Tuareg rebels claim control of northern Mali town after weeks of fighting
Tuareg rebels says they have seized control of a military camp and posts in Bourem from army and Wagner mercenaries.
Top Republican directs US House committee to open Biden impeachment inquiry
Kevin McCarthy says 'abuse of power, obstruction and corruption' allegations against Biden family warrant more scrutiny.
Trudeau leaves India after aircraft issues delayed departure from rocky G20
Canadian prime minister's time at G20 summit in New Delhi highlights growing tensions between India and Canada.
Poland threatens to keep Ukrainian grain ban after embargo date expires
Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said he has requested that the European Commission extend the ban.
What’s happening with the Iran-US prisoner swap deal?
Tehran and Washington are expected to exchange prisoners after Iran regains access to its blocked money.
US-Mexico border is world’s deadliest land route for migrants: IOM
UN agency records at least 686 deaths, disappearances in 2022 during record-breaking year for fatalities in Americas.
Egyptians divided over recent niqab ban at schools
Egyptians talk to Al Jazeera about the recent government decision to prohibit students from wearing niqab.
Putin calls Trump legal cases ‘politically motivated persecution’
Trump, the frontrunner Republican candidate for the 2024 presidential elections, is facing a series of criminal cases.
US takes on Google: What to know about biggest antitrust trial in decades
Google has grabbed a 90 percent market share in search in the US in recent years.
What’s happening in Libya after devastating Storm Daniel floods?
Rescue efforts could be complicated by the fact that Libya has two rival governments to the east and the west.
India vigilante Monu Manesar, accused of inciting Haryana riots, arrested
Cow vigilante has been arrested for allegedly uploading 'objectionable and inflammatory' posts under fictitious name.
Mining of cobalt, copper in DRC leading to human rights abuses: Report
Expansion of industrial-scale mines has led to forced evictions, Amnesty International says.