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Thousands in Vietnam mourn at funeral of Communist Party chief Trong
The 80-year-old leader's death sets the stage for a leadership race during the National Party Congress in 2026.
Gang killed 26 villagers in northern Papua New Guinea: Police
Tribal violence escalating with influx of mercenaries and automatic weapons into the strained island nation.
Why have Brazilian sharks tested positive for cocaine?
Study finds rise in numbers of people using the drug is causing large quantities to leak into the sea.
Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris for US president
Nod from former US president and first lady Michelle Obama means Harris has won backing of all key Democrats.
French rail hit by ‘massive attack’ as Olympics begin
France’s high-speed rail network has been hit by a series of arson attacks.
A year after Niger’s coup, split political loyalties test family ties
While many Nigeriens have welcomed the military rulers, others question their rhetoric and approach towards governance.
Premier of Canada’s Alberta gets tearful during wildfire news update
The premier of Alberta in Canada fought back tears on Thursday while giving an update on a raging wildfire in Jasper.
French rail network hit by ‘malicious acts’ ahead of Paris Olympics
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal calls attacks ‘acts of sabotage’, saying they were ‘prepared and coordinated’.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 882
As the war enters its 882nd day, these are the main developments.
Venezuela presidential candidates hold final rallies ahead of election
The incumbent President Nicolas Maduro and main contender Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia have wrapped up their campaigns.
Why BJP’s election upset failed to halt the persecution of Muslims in India
Authorities in BJP-governed states responded to the electoral setback by inventing novel methods to attack Muslims.
Harris says she won’t be ‘silent’ on Gaza after Netanyahu meeting
Vice President Kamala Harris insisted she would not be ‘silent’ on the suffering in Gaza.
Which countries have been banned from participating in the Olympics?
Thirteen countries have been banned from the Olympics in the past. Which are they, and why were they barred?
Dhaka’s rickshaw pullers turn life-savers during Bangladesh quota protests
Risking bullets, they stepped out of their homes to save their livelihoods. They ended up saving lives too.
Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ Zambada and son of ‘El Chapo’ arrested in Texas
In a major blow to the Sinaloa cartel, Ismael Zambada Garcia and Joaquin Guzman were detained after landing in El Paso.
Journalists at Australian newspapers go on strike on eve of Olympics
Editorial staff vote to walk off the job after rejecting annual pay increase of between 3 and 4 percent.
Harris says she won’t be ‘silent’ on Gaza suffering after Netanyahu meeting
De facto presidential nominee draws attention to Palestinians' plight as she walks fine line on divisive conflict.
Bangladesh minister defends gov’t response to protests amid calls for probe
Mohammad Arafat tells Al Jazeera authorities tried to 'de-escalate' tensions as UN officials urge probe into crackdown.
What issues do Trump and Harris want to fight the election on?
US presidential candidates attack each other in first major speeches since Biden dropped out of race.
Protesters recreate mini-Gaza scene in Berlin to highlight suffering
Pro-Palestine protesters in Berlin staged a mini-Gaza scene, acting as victims of an Israeli attack.