Former President Alberto Fujimori released from Peru prison after 16 years
Divisive former president who ruled from 1990-2000 and is now 85 freed from jail on humanitarian grounds.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 652
As the war enters its 652nd day, these are the main developments.
Can traditional architecture help build a ‘more resilient future’?
Pacific islands are looking to tradition to help address the climate crisis that threatens their existence.
US declares warring factions in Sudan have committed war crimes
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges the military and rival paramilitary RSF to 'stop this conflict now'.
Bosnian Serb leader Dodik stands trial for defying peace envoy
Dodik called the envoy a 'stinker' as he demanded the trial be relocated to the capital of Bosnia's Serbia entity.
Pro-Russian former Ukrainian parliamentarian shot dead near Moscow
Illia Kyva, declared a traitor by Ukraine, has been shot dead in a park in the Odintsovo region southwest of Moscow.
UK publishes emergency bill to allow deportation plan to Rwanda
The UK's immigration minister has resigned after the government published a bill declaring Rwanda a safe country.
US presidential hopefuls face off in fourth Republican primary debate
Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley are racing to establish themselves as the obvious alternative to Donald Trump.
Israeli raid kills 22 members of Al Jazeera correspondent’s family in Gaza
Family members of Momin Alshrafi, correspondent for Al Jazeera Arabic, have been killed at Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza.
Putin makes rare trip to Middle East to meet with UAE and Saudi leaders
The Russian leader has been bolstering his partnerships with Gulf nations as Moscow faces growing isolation by the West.
Former UK PM Boris Johnson says his gov’t underestimated COVID-19 threat
Boris Johnson apologises for 'the pain and the loss and the suffering' caused to the families of COVID victims.
Greece, Turkey try to reset their relationship after years of hostility
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to visit Greece and sign a series of agreements, but differences remain.
US pop star Taylor Swift named Time Magazine’s person of the year
The US magazine chose the pop star for her ability to use the pop song to tell her story.
Arlington, Virginia house explosion: What happened and who is the suspect?
Blast suspect James Yoo is reported to have filed frivolous lawsuits against his ex-wife and younger sister.
UN warns of ‘horror’ and ‘atrocities’ as Israel steps up Gaza assault
Officials call on Israel, Hamas, world powers to halt 'apocalyptic' scenes as Palestinians fruitlessly seek safety.
Pakistan court rules against ex-PM Imran Khan’s plea to shift case
The rebuff from Islamabad High Court represents the latest legal setback to Khan's attempts to contest elections.
Why is Israel at war with the UN?
Over the course of its war with Hamas in Gaza, Israel has repeatedly clashed with the United Nations.
Italy withdraws from China’s Belt and Road Initiative, reports say
Italy PM Giorgia Meloni opposed participating in plan viewed by many as Beijing's attempt to buy political influence.
2023 declared hottest year on record as UN slams climate inaction
The temperature record was confirmed as a UN official condemned 'posturing' at COP28 climate summit.
‘Anti-Zionism is antisemitism,’ US House asserts in ‘dangerous’ resolution
Palestinian rights advocates denounce a Republican-led measure as push to smear Israel's critics amid the war in Gaza.