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United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec
The UAE leaving Opec is seen as a major blow and potential death knell for the oil cartel.
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First Lady Melania Trump described the joke as "hateful and violent", with the White House urging ABC to fire the comedian.
France murder victim identified after 20 years and suspect arrested
Hakima Boukerouis is the fifth woman to be identified through an international police campaign.
Brighton plan Europe's first purpose-built £80m women's football stadium
Brighton and Hove Albion release plans for Europe's first purpose-built women's football stadium, which will cost £75-80m.
Why Sam Altman and his former hero Elon Musk are taking their toxic feud to court
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Road-rage driver caught on his own dashcam knocking motorist out
John Lee was caught on his own vehicle's camera attacking another driver in Conwy.
Humanoid robots to be used as ground handlers in trial at Japan airport
These robots may in future help clean cabins and operate ground support equipment.
GP struck off over garlic oil 'cancer cure' claims
Mohsen Ali charged cancer patients up to £15,000 for bogus "cures", a tribunal hears.
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Faisal Islam: Why the UAE's exit from Opec is a big deal
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In pictures: King Charles and Queen Camilla at garden party and White House on US state visit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla were greeted by a military band and honour guard as they arrived for their four-day trip.
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The other life of US soldier accused of betting on Maduro's removal
The Army officer charged with using classified information to win $400,000 is also a real estate investor with rave reviews on Airbnb.
How armed guards almost seized David Attenborough's iconic gorilla moment
Two new documentaries explore the the fascinating tale behind the defining image of Attenborough's career.
The man who exposed hundreds of British Museum thefts - but didn't live to see justice
Dr Ittai Gradel made global headlines after exposing the thefts of many artefacts from the British Museum.
Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade
The 141m-long vessel, linked to a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, cleared the waterway despite an ongoing blockade.
Welsh party leaders gear up for live debate ahead of tightly contested Senedd election
Leaders will be looking to sell themselves - but live TV debates are not without their peril.
Third Ukrainian strike hits Russian oil refinery and prompts evacuations
Residents near a burning refinery in Tuapse are told to leave, and the Kremlin accuses Kyiv of destabilising global energy markets.
Dances with Wolves star Nathan Chasing Horse jailed for at least 37 years for sexual assault
The 49-year-old exploited his position as a spiritual leader to prey on Indigenous women and girls, the US court heard.
Man admits plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
The state prosecutor told the court that police found an almost completed bomb in a search of the man's house.
Suspected gunman aged 89 held in Greece after five wounded
Five people were left with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Greece's state broadcaster ERT.
The young walrus drawing crowds as he tours the Scottish coast
The young male - who has been named Magnus - was first seen in Orkney and has since been making a splash in the north-east of Scotland.
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The King Arrives In The US, But Can He Mend The Special Relationship?
The King lands in Washington for four day state visit.
Who is Trump’s 'would-be assassin' and were there security failings at DC shooting?
The US president was evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner
Man City left frustrated by fixture pile-up
Manchester City face a fixture pile-up of four games in 11 days next month after the Premier League confirmed the rescheduled dates for two of their key matches in the race for the title.
'I lived all my dreams' - Stones to leave Man City
England defender John Stones says he "lived all my dreams out" at Manchester City after confirming he will leave at the end of the season.
Ranking the players who could decide Champions League semi-finals
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After his match-winning century for Durham, BBC Sport assesses whether Emilio Gay has the skills to be England's next Test opener.
Sinner beats Norrie to equal historic winning run
World number one Jannik Sinner's brilliant form continues as he reaches the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open with a straight-set win over Britain's Cameron Norrie.
Brighton plan Europe's first purpose-built £80m women's stadium
Brighton and Hove Albion release plans for Europe's first purpose-built women's football stadium, which will cost £75-80m.
LIVE: PSG vs Bayern Munich – Champions League semifinal first leg
Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the semifinal first leg from Parc des Princes in Paris.
Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia for first time since start of war on Iran
High-level GCC summit in Jeddah embodies 'unified Gulf stance' towards the war, Qatar's emir says.
FIFA cut World Cup ref following arrest for alleged sexual assault in UK
FIFA 'aware of serious allegation' following UK arrest of match official who will now not be listed for World Cup.
Maldives police raid news outlet over report alleging president’s affair
Police seize Adhadhu's computers over documentary alleging an affair between President Mohamed Muizzu and a former aide.
Belarus eyes Western ties as it frees journalist Andrzej Poczobut
President Alexandr Lukashenko is hoping to improve relations with the West once more.
Qatar says using Hormuz Strait as political weapon is ‘unacceptable’
Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari said that the Strait of Hormuz must not be used as a bargaining chip.
Is Egypt threatening Israel through its military exercises on the border?
Residents along Israel's border with Egypt have expressed alarm at Egypt's plans for live-fire drills in Sinai.
What is the Azawad Liberation Front, part of the Mali attacks?
Tuaregs have long fought for independence in northern Mali, and the FLA represents the latest of many rebellions.
The cost of 76 years of US wars, from Korea to Iran
Al Jazeera breaks down the human and financial cost of decades of US-led wars and its latest war on Iran.
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Who is Ali al-Zaidi, the businessman named as Iraq’s PM-designate?
Political outsider Ali al-Zaidi is tapped as Iraq's new PM to break a months-long political deadlock.
How Massie’s Kentucky primary may test Trump’s hold on the Republican Party
Massie emerged as one of Trump's most prominent Republican critics. Can his re-election bid survive the president's ire?
EU-backed migrant crackdowns in Mauritania fuel fear and deportations
Thousands of migrants in Mauritania have been deported to remote borders under an EU-backed effort to halt migration.
What’s in Iran’s latest proposal – and how has the US responded?
Trump administration signals rejection of Iran’s offer, citing incomplete resolution of Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
‘War crime’: Afghan-Pakistan truce under strain after university strike
Civilian casualties in Kunar spur tensions as Pakistan denies role, casting shadow over ceasefire and peace talks.
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UAE leaves OPEC in blow to oil cartel during war on Iran
Announcement comes as Gulf producers are already struggling to ship exports through the Strait of Hormuz.
Australia’s top diplomat visits China to talk energy security
Australia’s top diplomat visits China to talk energy security
Migrants in hiding as Mauritania pushbacks drastically cut Europe arrivals
Following an EU deal, Mauritanian authorities have rounded up and deported thousands of people to Mali and Senegal.
What next for Manchester United with Champions League return almost sealed?
Man Utd's return to UEFA Champions League is all but confirmed after two-year absence, but what next for fallen giants?
Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal: Champions League – team news, start, lineups
Spanish giants Atletico host Premier League leaders Arsenal at the Metropolitano Stadium for their semifinal first leg.
Amnesty calls for US strike on Yemen to be investigated as war crime
The attack last year on a migrant detention facility killed at least 68 people.
How the US-Israeli war is collapsing the sanctions regime on Iran
Circumvention mechanisms already exist and the conflict is encouraging more entities to work with them.
Mapping the destruction: How Israel ‘wiped out’ Lebanon’s Bint Jbeil
An Al Jazeera visual probe maps the systematic demolition of Lebanon's border towns, mirroring the devastation in Gaza.
When will Strait of Hormuz be ‘safe’ for commercial shipping again?
Even if the strait reopens, shipping insurance could cost 20 times more than before the war, analysts say.
China schedules next moonshot this year: developer
China's 2026 defense budget set at 1.94 trillion yuan: spokesperson
NPC deputy suggests optimizing vacations, breaks to stimulate domestic consumption
NPC deputy suggests better informing patients of fertility risks before treatment
Chinese courts step up crackdown on cyber crimes
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CPC Central Committee, State Council congratulate Chinese Winter Olympics delegation
No case of Nipah virus disease detected in China so far: China's disease control authorities
S. Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice
Russia-China ties crucial for global stability: Putin at annual conference
China, Russia conduct strategic alignment on issues related to Japan
Civic groups in Taiwan protest Lai's arms push, oppose being dragged toward battlefield
Kuliang bond forges 'hometown affection' across the Pacific
Chinese premier arrives in Johannesburg for 1st G20 summit in Africa
Chinese scientists document first evidence of tool use in giant pandas
Multiple regions roll out autumn breaks for primary, secondary schools, stimulating local tourism
GT on the spot: UN officials praise bird conservation efforts at Poyang Lake in Jiangxi
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