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Strike over high fuel prices paralyses transport in Kenya
Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home.
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US military carries out more strikes against ISIL fighters in Nigeria
Attacks conducted days after US and Nigeria say they killed deputy ISIL leader.
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Israeli settlers run over livestock in occupied West Bank
Israeli settlers drove into a herd of livestock belonging to a Palestinian shepherd in the occupied West Bank.
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Israel built two military bases in Iraq before war on Iran: New York Times
Israeli forces had been preparing the makeshift sites in western Iraq since late 2024, the US newspaper reported.
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Why was Neymar angry at his substitution and will he play in the World Cup?
Brazil's leading goal scorer was left fuming at a substitution days before their World Cup squad announcement.
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Mitchell, Cavaliers eliminate Pistons, will play Knicks in East finals
Led by Donovan Mitchell's 26 points, Cleveland dominate Detroit in Game 7 to advance to the NBA's final four.
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Netanyahu says Israel controls 60 percent of Gaza
Netanyahu says Israel controls 60 percent of Gaza
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‘Hindu order runs India’: Court declares another medieval mosque a temple
The Madhya Pradesh High Court rules that the historic Kamal Maula mosque is a temple dedicated to a Hindu goddess.
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Al Jazeera reports from Hormuz Island as Iran says it controls the strait
Al Jazeera has been given exclusive access to Iran’s Hormuz Island.
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Israeli forces intercept Gaza-bound aid flotilla
More than 50 vessels departed from the Turkish port city of Marmaris last week.
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Mali drone strikes kill at least 10 civilians at wedding
Mali's military carries out strikes after attacks last month by al-Qaeda-linked fighters and Tuareg separatists.
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Iran war day 80: Trump issues warning; Tehran ready to confront aggression
The fear of renewed US strikes in Iran looms while Israeli attacks continue in Lebanon despite extended 'ceasefire'.
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Escaped tiger shot by German police after attacking man
The tiger escaped a facility owned by local trainer Carmen Zander, also known as Germany's "Tiger Queen", according to local media reports.
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Driver of crashed train tested positive for drugs, Thai police say
The freight train collided with a bus in Bangkok, killing eight people and injuring dozens of others.
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Earthquake hits southern China, toppling buildings
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake has struck southern China, causing over a dozen buildings to collapse, killing at least two.
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Britain faces weeks of leadership limbo in slow-motion coup against Starmer
Keir Starmer battles to retain his authority, critics say he's a 'lame-duck' leader.
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Growing bread queues in Gaza as Israel restricts fuel, flour imports
Bread shortages deepen in Gaza as flour imports dwindle and bakeries struggle to meet rising demand amid fuel scarcity.
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Sinner wins Italian Open to complete career Golden Masters
The first Italian to win the title in 50 years enters the French Open as favourite with Alcaraz out injured.
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Former UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces bid to replace Starmer
Former UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced he will run against Prime Minister Keir Starmer as Labour leader
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When are Hajj and Eid al-Adha 2026? A visual guide to the Muslim pilgrimage
Nearly 2 million Muslims will embark on the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, which begins on May 25.
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Uganda responds with emergency measures to Ebola outbreak
Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi reports on the emergency measures implemented in Uganda in response to the Ebola outbreak.
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'Everest Man' and 'Mountain Queen' break own records scaling world's tallest peak
Kami Rita Sherpa and Lakpa Sherpa summited Everest for the 32nd and 11th time, respectively.
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Taiwan will not provoke conflict nor give up sovereignty, says president
Lai Ching-te made his first direct response to Trump and Xi's meeting where they discussed Taiwan independence.
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US says China to buy billions in agricultural goods after Trump-Xi talks
China will buy 'at least' $17bn worth of US agricultural goods annually, the White House says.
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