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The Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change - but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro.

Eleven people are believed to be still missing, with rescue operations under way.

Jantar Mantar, an 18th Century site almost synonymous with demonstrations in Delhi, has been denotified as a protest site.

“If you’re in doubt about somebody’s name from the Middle East, just say ‘Mohammed,’” says US President Donald Trump.

Manchester United are mired in poor form - and Lisandro Martinez's meltdown - now they face on-the-up rivals Leeds.

The messages, reported by a Brazilian daily, say the platform recommended Bolsonaro's profile and his WhatsApp channel.

Israeli spyware firms hacked into Al Jazeera devices in 2024 using a new ‘adfection’ method. Here's how it works.

Her public debut as White House press secretary on Tuesday ended with a flurry of media criticism about her credentials and preparedness.

Archaeologists said that they had found jars from a shipwreck as much as 4,700 years old. Outside experts were skeptical but intrigued, especially by the black residue in the jars.

Commercial goods, such as fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and winter clothing, have not entered Gaza for two days.

An online movement against rising fuel prices has gained momentum ahead of planned nationwide demonstrations on October 17 with former Yellow Vest figures set to join the protests in support of high-school students. Some are drawing parallels between the latest action and the 2018 cost-of-living protests that rattled President Emmanuel Macron's first term in office.

Al Jazeera has confirmed that White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is “transitioning out” of her role.

The United States calls for dialogue as regional East Africa tension escalates.

Trump advised Katie Zacharia to reconsider her press secretary role due to media backlash over her credentials.

Recovering from lung cancer surgery, Pope Leo XIV spoke with Vladimir V. Putin to make a plea for Oleshky, where mines and drones have trapped some 2,000 people who are at risk of starvation.

Australia has proposed a switch to force social media platforms to let users turn off recommended content.

The CDC reports 451 hospitalisations nationwide as health officials expand vaccination efforts.

Ukraine’s 'Operation Vivaldi' reclaimed more occupied territory in Donetsk during a week when Trump sided with Russia.

The agency said a major rescue operation was underway near the coast of Baja California after it received reports of 27 people in the water.

La Liga President Javier Tebas under fire for comparing Real Madrid TV channel to Nazi Germany's Minister of Propaganda.

After undergoing surgery this week, pope can now 'carry out normal activities ​with full independence', say doctors.

We asked students what they think.

Spain appeals to Court of Arbitration for Sport following FIFA sanctions for fans' behaviour during Egypt friendly.

Experts still consider race a toss up despite slate of polls showing right-wing senator leading left-wing president.

Nasarawa is at the heart of Nigeria’s lithium boom, where artisanal miners hope to benefit from the clean energy race.

India's Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and student leader Neha Bora were detained ahead of a flag march.