Russia bars ex-journalist Duntsova from running in presidential election
Former TV journalist and opponent of Ukraine war had filed documents seeking to challenge Vladimir Putin.
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Famine by February: How bad is Gaza’s hunger crisis under Israeli attacks?
A UN-backed report has recorded mounting starvation in Gaza while aid remains restricted.
Israel says Gaza war is like WWII. Experts say it’s ‘justifying brutality’
Netanyahu has compared the Gaza war with World War II. But this narrative is ahistorical and dangerous, say experts.
Taiwan spots Chinese warships, aircraft near island ahead of elections
Increased activity along Taiwan Strait comes ahead of January 13 polls.
UN resolution on Gaza aid criticised as ‘insufficient’, ‘meaningless’
US negotiated for days to weaken the language of the resolution to ensure there is no call for an immediate ceasefire.
Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 78
UN Security Council passes resolution to boost aid delivery to Gaza – here are other major updates.
US paramedics found guilty in 2019 death of Black man Elijah McClain
McClain fell unconscious after police put him in a chokehold before paramedics injected him with powerful sedative.
In Jerusalem’s Christian Quarter, ‘it doesn’t even feel like Christmas’
Jerusalem’s Christians describe a bleak Christmas season as they pray for the people of Gaza instead of celebrating.
Indonesian leader’s son brushes off ‘nepo baby’ tag in feted debate showing
Gibran Rakabuming Raka's candidacy for the vice presidency has been dogged by accusations of nepotism and inexperience.
US accuses Iran of being ‘deeply involved’ in Houthi attacks in Red Sea
White House says Tehran is providing Yemeni rebel group with weapons and tactical intelligence.
DR Congo’s provisional election results show lead for President Tshisekedi
Electoral authorities announce results of voting by diaspora in the US, Canada, South Africa, Belgium and France.
US Supreme Court declines to speed up ruling on Trump immunity claim
Decision by the nation's top court turns down a request by prosecutor Jack Smith to expedite review of immunity plea.
RSF files second war crimes complaint with ICC over Gaza journalists killed
Latest complaint by Paris-based press freedom group asks court in the Hague to probe the deaths of seven journalists.
Biden pardons thousands of marijuana offenders, gives clemency to 11 people
US president says actions are meant to address disparities in sentencing that have long taken toll on Black community.
2023, the year of layoffs
Despite widespread layoffs few CEOs took meaningful pay cuts and could actually get raises in the year ahead.
Pakistan’s Imran Khan gets bail in state secrets case ahead of key election
The ex-PM is granted bail in cypher case, but no clarity on his release as the country prepares for February 8 polls.
UN Security Council passes resolution on increased Gaza aid delivery
The US abstains on resolution that it lobbied to weaken over the course of several days, allowing it to pass.
UK police probe alleged abduction of teen found in France after six years
Alex Batty lived an off-grid life after he disappeared while on holiday with his mother and grandfather.
Marianne Williamson on her US presidential campaign, the economy and Gaza
'The death of a Palestinian child is no less horrifying than the death of an Israeli child,' author tells Al Jazeera.
Four Indian soldiers killed in Kashmir amid uptick in attacks on troops
Thursday's attack is the latest in a series of incidents in which armed fighters have killed Indian soldiers.