In 2024, Israel illegally seized 23.7sq km (9.15 sq miles) of Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank, amid its ongoing war on Gaza. That’s…

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s party is expected to lose the July 4 election after 14 years of Conservative rule. Vote counting is under way in…

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For nearly nine months, Israel’s war on Gaza has forced Palestinians to run from place to place in search of pockets of safety in the…

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At the start of summer, Gaza's fields are usually bursting with ripening crops and fruits of all colours, scents and sizes. But, nearly nine months…

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EXPLAINERThe world has faced its 12th straight month of historic heat, with this summer on track to be among the hottest yet. While summer has…

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Can technology "solve" climate change? The concept of techno-optimism was created by Marc Andreessen - an American billionaire who made his fortune by co-founding the…

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One out of every 69 people on Earth is now displaced. That is about 120 million people, or 1.5 percent of the world's population, who…

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At least 117.3 million people, or one in 69 individuals worldwide, remain forcibly displaced, according to a report released by the United Nations High Commissioner…

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Al Jazeera takes a look at the world’s largest religious gathering Mecca sees every year. Hajj, the largest annual Muslim gathering, occurs in Mecca from…

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Al Jazeera breaks down the results of the Lok Sabha after a seven-week voting process. After 44 days of an election across seven phases, The…

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Mexico has begun to count votes after a Sunday election that will almost certainly result in the country’s first female president. The two frontrunners are Claudia…

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EXPLAINERThe African National Congress (ANC) has lost parliamentary majority and will need coalition partners to surpass 50 percent votes and form a government. Nearly all…

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With more than 97 percent of votes counted, results show the ruling ANC will lose its majority and be forced to seek coalition partners. With…

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With more than half the votes counted, results show the ruling ANC could lose their majority and be forced to seek coalition partners. With more…

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About 28 million voters were registered to vote in national and provincial elections. Millions of South Africans went to the polls on May 29 for…

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On May 29, South Africans will vote in national and provincial elections to elect a new National Assembly and state legislatures. The National Assembly will…

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Norway, Ireland and Spain have announced they will formally recognise Palestine as a state on Tuesday. Wednesday’s announcement has prompted Israel to immediately recall its…

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Every year on May 3, UNESCO commemorates World Press Freedom Day. It is being marked today at a particularly perilous time for journalists globally, with Israel’s war…

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The medical crisis in Gaza's hospitals, or what remains of them, is catastrophic. Hospitals can barely treat patients, and staff don't have the equipment, medicine…

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The first day of Eid will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 10. Here is how to wish someone a blessed Eid in various languages around…

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