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A ‘miracle’: Pakistani survivor of a deadly Mediterranean sea crossing
A harrowing journey costing $7,000 and the lives of many of his compatriots was 'not worth the risk', Hassan Ali says.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,030
Here are the key developments on the 1,030th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Explosions in Kyiv as Ukraine says missile attack targets capital
One person killed as city mayor says air defences are operating across the city after attack on Friday morning.
UnitedHealth CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione faces court in New York
Mangione faces new federal charges in the US that carry the possibility of the death penalty.
Trump-backed spending bill voted down as US government shutdown looms
US House of Representatives rejects spending bill as US edges closer to partial government shutdown.
An Indian state used citizens’ data on political beliefs to deny benefits
Andhra Pradesh's governing party weaponised data to wrongfully deny welfare benefits to opposition-inclined voters.
US says it has 2,000 troops in Syria, not 900 as previously declared
Pentagon says the additional forces have been in Syria for 'a while', before fall of President Bashar al-Assad.
Trump intervened to sink US debt ceiling bill. What happens next?
The president-elect's late intervention to sink the bipartisan bill leaves lawmakers scrambling to reach an agreement.
In the dark: How rolling blackouts have transformed life in Ecuador
A historic drought has stymied Ecuador’s hydroelectric power system, leaving many without electricity for hours on end.
Why is Apple being sued by the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Tech giant accused of using illegally mined metals in iPhones and other products sold globally.
Pakistan slams US sanctions on ballistic missile programme
Pakistan's foreign ministry warns sanctions have 'dangerous implications' for the 'strategic stability of the region'.
Israel escalates Gaza bombardment as ceasefire talks intensify
US and Arab mediators are working round-the-clock to hammer out a ceasefire deal as Israeli attacks continue.
US imposes more sanctions on Yemen’s Houthis amid escalation with Israel
US penalties target Sanaa central bank governor, as Houthis say they are undeterred by US and Israeli attacks.
Cyclone Chido death toll in Mozambique rises to 73
At least 66 of the deaths occurred in the northern Cabo Delgado province, national disaster centre says.
Luigi Mangione arrives in NY to face murder, terrorism charges
Luigi Mangione was returned to New York to face charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
France’s largest rape trial ordeal ends with defendants found guilty
Gisele Pelicot, the victim at the centre of France’s largest ever rape trial, was cheered as she left court on Thursday.
Macron surveys cyclone devastation in Mayotte
French President Emmanuel Macron visited Mayotte after Cyclone Chido left the island in ruins.
Fury vs Usyk 2: Heavyweight boxing title bout pair face-off for 11-minutes
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk had to be pulled away from each other after an 11-minute face-off ahead of title fight.
Israeli attacks kill at least 32 Palestinians in 24 hours
Palestinians experienced a deadly 24 hours in Gaza, with at least 32 people killed by widespread Israeli attacks.
Syria’s interim gov’t pledges justice, jobs and security in ‘new era’
Speaking to Al Jazeera, Syria's new interim gov't spokesperson says plans to establish a fair justice system a priority.
Zelenskyy says US, Europe must work together to secure Ukraine peace
Zelenskyy insisted that any steps to secure peace in Ukraine would have to involve the might of the United States.
Georgia court disqualifies prosecutor Fani Willis from Trump election case
The decision adds further uncertainty to the case, which alleges Trump and his allies tried to overturn the 2020 race.
Palestinian Authority refuses to back down in fight with Jenin fighters
Residents in the Jenin camp have lived with days of clashes between PA security forces and local fighters.
Why does Europe fear a quick end to the Ukraine war?
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky argues that a Ukraine deal favoring Russia threatens other European countries.