The US military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, turns 23 years old this Saturday. Could its closure be imminent?

The Hind Rajab Foundation is using soldiers' own social media footage as proof of war crimes.

US President-elect Donald Trump sentenced in New York hush-money case days before taking office

Activists and survivors hope more sanctions and designations of genocide will follow the US's recent announcement.

Mark Zuckerberg's invocation of 'cultural tipping point' comes as number of fact-checking initiatives has plateaued.

Israel kills 22 across Gaza in one day as death toll surpasses 46,000 - follow live

US President Jimmy Carter will be remembered for his work on human rights. But experts say he had failings too.

LA County fire chief says 'red flag' warning stands despite progress - follow live

Medal that Italian soldiers stole from Ethiopian Prince Damtew resurfaces at auction 87 years after he was executed.

Lebanon parliament elects army chief Joseph Aoun as president, breaking a two-year deadlock

Why the US President-elect wants to acquire Greenland - the strategic Arctic island controlled by Denmark?

Gaza death toll surpasses 46,000 - follow live updates

It's been two years since the country had a president, will the parliament manage to elect one?

The US says Sudanese militias are guilty of the same war crimes Israel is accused of, why the silence on Israel?

Lives of newborns at 'grave risk' as Israel's fuel blockade pushes three key hospitals in Gaza to the brink of closure - follow live 

As Trump talks up new trade war with China, there are concerns for the global supply of crucial rare earths.

In San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico, locals say they're competing for water with big industry as faucets run dry.

Around 1,000 buildings destroyed by fire raging in Pacific Palisades area of LA, officials said - follow live

What will the caretaker government have to do to get things up and running again?

Cases of human metapneumovirus have surged in China. What to know about the virus that causes respiratory infections

Verifying casualty figures for soldier in the Russia-Ukraine war is difficult, as experts call it 'a war of narratives'.

Analysts predict a tough 2025 for Islamabad as Trump raises the pitch against China, the closest Pakistan ally

Israel kills five children in attacks on Gaza 'safe-zone' as Hamas urges Trump to make more diplomatic statements - follow live 

South Africa's military has enhanced border operations along the Limpopo River to halt smugglers and illegal crossings.

Ukrainian soldiers say Russia is waging fierce battles in the east while they attempt a renewed offensive in Kursk.

UN says its effort to save lives in Gaza is at 'breaking point' as Israel continues attacks on aid workers - follow live

BREAKING: Dozens reported killed as powerful earthquake hits Tibet.

The anniversary of the US Capitol riot was met with hope by those convicted, as they await Trump's second term.

After a decade as Canada's prime minister, Justin Trudeau leaves behind a mixed legacy and deep divisions.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces plan to step down - follow live

Fighting intensifies in western Russia as Ukraine mounts renewed offensive.

After a four-year-long border standoff, India, China arrived at a detente in October. Can it survive Trump?

The renowned author murdered his wife before going on to become one of America's most influential figures in literature.

The PA's ban on Al Jazeera is part of a broader crackdown on those criticising its operation in the Jenin camp.

Honduras' threat amid Trump deportation plan marks a significant moment in Latin American ties with the US.

American veterans help former Vietnamese enemies locate mass burial sites 50 years after the war.

Amid bilateral tensions, India has scaled back visa operations in Bangladesh, hitting thousands of patients who rely on its hospitals for care.

Civilian deaths surge from Israeli air strikes on Gaza as ceasefire talks set to resume - follow live 

Sisters Khijou and Samar were tormented in Bashar al-Assad's prisons, now they need to heal and mourn family lost.

Israeli air strikes on Palestinian homes, refugee camps kill more than 70 people across Gaza in 24 hours - follow live

Journalists should be careful not to jump to conclusions, writes Soraya Salam  

Will the US-supported rail project help regional trade, or a be a gateway to plunder DR Congo's resources?

The New Orleans attack suspect has been identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who had served in the US army. Here's what to know more about the deadly attack

Israeli forces bomb al-Mawasi 'safe-zone', killing at least 11 people, including Gaza's police chief and three children - follow live

Mitch McConnell is the US Senate's longest serving party leader. What will be his legacy when he steps down?

City mayor calls vehicle crash that killed at least 10 people ‘terrorist attack’ - follow live

Several feared dead as truck crashes into New Orleans crowd in US, local media reports

Russia's failure to let the plane land and refusal to accept blame for the crash are upsetting a key partner.

Israel killed at least 217 journalists and media workers. See who they were.

Israeli forces kill 10 across Gaza on New Year's Day as winter rains worsen misery of displaced Palestinians - follow live