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Malaysian court rejects Najib’s bid to serve sentence under house arrest
The Kuala Lumpur High Court says a royal document allowing the ex-PM's transfer to house arrest is invalid.
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Morocco seal AFCON win against Comoros in 2025 opener
Host nation Morocco overcome a spirited challenge by Africa Cup of Nations minnows Comoros to kick off the tournament.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,397
These are the key developments from day 1,397 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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‘Alarming’ medicine shortages in Gaza amid Israeli restrictions
Gaza's Health Ministry says the most critical drug shortages are in emergency services.
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How volatile is the political situation in Bangladesh?
Tensions are growing after the killing of a student leader of last year's revolt, which toppled Sheikh Hasina.
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Nigeria says 130 kidnapped Catholic schoolchildren freed
The country has seen a wave of recent mass abductions, as it suffers from multiple interlinked security concerns.
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US pursues third oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
US coastguard 'in active pursuit' of a dark fleet vessel trying to evade sanctions on Venezuela, an official says.
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Worker at France’s Elysee Palace to face trial over alleged theft
Three people arrested in connection with suspected theft of items worth between 15,000 and 40,000 euros.
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Swedish authorities board sanctioned Russian ship in national waters
Authorities board vessel off Swedish coast after it suffered an engine failure.
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Will Trump’s ‘imperfect plan’ for ending the Ukraine war work?
Some European leaders feel sidelined as US mediation takes Russian priorities into consideration.
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Russia criticises European moves to amend US plan to end Ukraine war
Putin aide Yury Ushakov's remarks come a day after US and Russian officials held talks on the US proposal in Florida.
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Yamal, Raphinha score as Barcelona win at Villarreal
Barca punish 10-man hosts Villarreal to win eighth consecutive La Liga game and move four points clear at the summit.
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Israeli arms companies’ revenues soared in 2024
Israel's defence exports increased 13 percent in 2024 compared with the previous year to a record of almost $15bn.
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Mo Salah focused on Egypt success at AFCON with Liverpool crisis behind him
Liverpool and Egypt star forward Mohamed Salah is centred on winning his first Africa Cup of Nations title.
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UNICEF tells Al Jazeera what Gaza urgently needs but doesn’t have
As Gaza’s displaced Palestinians suffer from winter storms, UNICEF explains the basic needs essential to save children.
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Epstein files: Whose names and photos are in the latest document drop?
The latest trove of legal documents has been heavily redacted, but several famous figures are recognisable.
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Can Alliance of Sahel States find a way to curb advance of armed groups?
Leaders from Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso are hoping to find a way to repel advancing fighters linked to al-Qaeda.
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Week in Pictures: From shooting in Australia to protest in Brussels
A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
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Israel kills two Palestinians, including 16-year-old, in West Bank
Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in the occupied West Bank amid continued violence against Palestinians.
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Manhunt under way in South Africa after mass shooting in Johannesburg
South African police have launched a manhunt in search of the suspects that carried out a mass shooting in Johannesburg.
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