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‘Nigerians are tired’: Protesters fed up with bad governance, soaring costs
Thousands are protesting poor governance, corruption and the increasing cost of living in Africa's most populous nation.
Turkey blocks Instagram after ‘censorship’ row
Top government official accused US-based company of blocking condolence posts on killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.
US marine Whelan says he’s ‘ecstatic’ to be free
Freed US marine Paul Whelan told Al Jazeera he was ‘ecstatic’ after landing in the US.
Kurram clashes: How a Pakistani land dispute led to a deadly tribal battle
At least 46 people were killed and 200 injured in clashes until a ceasefire was agreed upon on Wednesday.
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh to be buried in Qatar
Palestinian group calls for 'day of furious rage' to coincide with funeral of Haniyeh who was assassinated in Iran.
Japan’s stock market plunges over US economy fears
Benchmark Nikkei 225 index closes 5.81 percent lower after tumble in Wall Street shares.
Gershkovich, Whelan and Kurmasheva arrive in US after prisoner swap
The three were greeted by friends and family, as well as US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Japan swelters through hottest July in recorded history
Japan Meteorological Agency says temperatures were the highest since records began in 1898.
Australia finds ‘serious failures’ in Israeli attack on food aid convoy
Seven people, including an Australian, died when the Israeli military struck three World Central Kitchen vehicles.
After OnlyFans, AI ‘girlfriends’ are tech’s next pitch to lonely men
AI-powered companions are a growing industry amid rising loneliness and disillusionment with modern dating.