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Darya Dugina's father, Alexander Dugin, is believed to have influenced President Vladimir Putin's approach to Ukraine.

Wildfires in Algeria have killed at least 37 people and consumed farms, crops and cork forests.

Antauro Humala's release follows surprise reduction of 19-year sentence, and his lawyer hints at a political return.

At least 13 killed as Somali forces ended a siege at Mogadishu hotel after a 30-hours gunfight with al-Shabab fighters.

Inside a Nigerian hospital ward treating Lassa, a virus that infects 100,000 - 300,000 people in West Africa every year.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 179th day, we take a look at the main developments.

It is no coincidence that Bilkis Bano's rapists were released on India's Independence Day.

Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk wins rematch against UK's Anthony Joshua by split points decision in Saudi Arabia.

Dos Santos's children accuse incumbent president of using their father's corpse as a campaigning tool.

Security commander tells AFP Somali forces have killed al-Shabab fighters who lay siege to a Mogadishu hotel for 30 hours.

Russia and Ukraine have blamed each other for shelling near Europe's largest nuclear facility.

MPs vote 50-1 against PM Abazovic's government weeks after he signed pact regulating position of Serbian Church.

Kyiv dismisses the allegations of poisoning Russian soldiers with botulinum toxin and says invading troops ate old food.

Relations soured last year after Emmanuel Macron's comments on Algeria's history led to a diplomatic rift.

The UN secretary-general says obstacles must be removed to Russian food exports, which are not sanctioned.

Men and women in colourful traditional outfits assembled outside the marble palace on the hills of Nongoma.

At least 16 killed in Gaziantep province and at least 16 others killed in Mardin province in separate incidents.

Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin is under scrutiny after leaked video raises questions on leader's right to party.

A local official in Russian-annexed Crimea says a drone was shot down in the city of Sevastopol.

Weddings are one of the few avenues for joy in Gaza, but Israel's three-day attack led to deaths and delays.

Sources have told Al Jazeera Arabic that a deal to restore the 2015 nuclear agreement is close.

Military ruler General Mahamat Idriss Deby says forum should open the way for holding 'free and democratic' elections.

Gov't policies restricting construction and renovation of churches pose major health and safety issues, advocates say.

Archaeologists have been delighted by the emergence of a prehistoric stone circle dubbed the 'Spanish Stonehenge'.

Rivers drying up and farmland parched. Water scarcity in Europe is affecting lives and businesses across the continent.

The US proposes reimposing the travel ban on seven of 13 Taliban members, and keeping the exemption for six others.

Sierra Leone’s president discusses the deadly protests against his government.

The imperial hubris on display in the use of such lingo towards poorer nations can't hide America's own failures.

Budget airline postpones flights between UAE, Russia until further notice, officially citing 'supply chain limitations'.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 178th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Critical journalists expected to remain in sights of administration as new president invites vloggers to the palace.

Jesus Murillo Karam led the controversial investigation into the disappearances, which shocked the nation.

Senior US defence official says package will include mine-resistant vehicles, surveillance drones and other weaponry.

With the pause on student loan payments expiring at end of August, will Joe Biden give borrowers a break and extend it?

Dropping water levels in Germany's crucial river are threatening its shipping industry.

Siege at popular Hotel Hayat continues as armed group al-Shabab claims responsibility for attack on the building.

Flare-up in fighting around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station has both sides blaming each other for attacks.

One of the world's youngest government leaders faced calls from her own coalition, opposition to take a drug test.

Russian state gas company says the pipeline requires maintenance, deepening energy standoff with Europe.

Judge says behaviour of former UK citizen El Shafee Elsheikh was 'horrific, barbaric, brutal and of course criminal'.

Ouellet, a prominent figure in the Catholic Church, 'firmly' denies accusation he sexually assaulted a woman in Quebec.

Church and rights advocates condemn detention of Ronaldo Alvarez, who police say is under house arrest in Managua.

Objects were previously looted from sacred places such as temples and shrines and given as gifts to the city's museums.

Sources tell Al Jazeera Arabic an agreement to revive the landmark accord abandoned by the US is soon to be announced.

Experienced jurist Michelle O'Bonsawin would become first Indigenous person to ever sit on the Supreme Court of Canada.

Russia's Roskomnadzor says it's taking punitive measures against TikTok, Telegram, Zoom, Discord and Pinterest.

Tens of thousands are currently at the mercy of an exceptional monsoon season, which has wreaked havoc across Pakistan.

Erdogan said Turkey did not want to seize Syrian territory as the Syrian opposition fears a potential deal.

A succession battle has dulled the shine on the forthcoming coronation ceremony of the Zulu monarch in South Africa.

Ukraine hopes new ability to hit Russian targets deep behind front lines can turn the tide of the war.