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.

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Who might be the next US president?

Biden and Trump are frontrunners in an uncertain contest.

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A Biden-Netanyahu rift? ‘Distraction’, Palestinian rights advocates say

Palestinian rights supporters dismiss reports of US-Israel disagreements as Biden maintains staunch backing of Gaza war.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 667

As the war enters its 667th day, these are the main developments.

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China tries to ‘bury the memory’ and trauma of zero-COVID era

A year after Beijing abandoned the policy's strict lockdowns and endless testing, its failures remain unaddressed.  

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DR Congo votes on second day of chaotic general elections

The vote across Africa's second-largest country was derailed on Wednesday over logistical issues.

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Beyond Australia’s failed referendum: Truth, treaty and voice in Victoria

Indigenous people are addressing the challenges of colonisation and holding government to account.

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Israeli strike hits during live report near hospital in Rafah

An Israeli strike hit an area near the Kuwaiti Hospital in Rafah in southern Gaza while Al Jazeera correspondent Hani M

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Forget Australia’s referendum. Indigenous people make strides on their own

Aboriginal residents of Shepparton establish thriving sport, education and cultural centres to boost their community.

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Aerial video shows volcano erupting in Iceland

A volcano in Iceland has started erupting after weeks of earthquake activity

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Iceland volcano erupts weeks after thousands evacuated from nearby town

Iceland has been on high alert for an eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula after weeks of intense seismic activity.

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How Beijing is changing the way it involves itself in Taiwan’s election

Beijing is running a multi-pronged campaign to try and keep the ruling DPP from re-election in Taiwan.

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North Korea’s Kim personally oversaw ICBM launch, state media says

Launch of solid-fuel Hwasong-18 sends 'clear signal to the hostile forces', Korean Central News Agency says.

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Philippines’ billions in climate funds face scrutiny over green credentials

Climate activists say Manila's massive spending on climate-related initiatives is poorly allocated and inadequately acco

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Jimmy Lai’s security trial opens in Hong Kong, UK urges immediate release

The media tycoon and democracy supporter has been in jail for three years, accused of 'collusion with foreign forces'.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 663

As the war enters its 663rd day, these are the main developments.

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Serbia’s ruling SNS ahead in snap election, exit polls show

Ruling populists claim sweeping victory in parliamentary election, which was marred by reports of major irregularities.

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At least 90 killed in latest Israeli attacks on Gaza’s Jabalia refugee camp

The first responders and locals are searching for the wounded as more bodies are believed to be under the rubble.

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Israel’s Netanyahu hints new deal under way to release Gaza hostages

The Israeli leader's comments came after Qatar confirmed talks are on for a possible new truce.

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Al Jazeera to refer journalist Samer Abudaqa’s killing to ICC

Al Jazeera Arabic cameraman was killed by drone attack while reporting on bombing of a school in southern Gaza Strip.

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US, UK say they shot down 15 drones from Yemen’s Houthis over Red Sea

Threat to trade has grown in the region as container ships and oil tankers have been attacked or drawn missile fire.

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