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Japan Meteorological Agency says temperatures were the highest since records began in 1898.

They were greeted by friends and family, as well as US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

The killings of senior Hamas and Hezbollah leaders could resurrect support for the embattled Israeli PM, say analysts.

Seven people, including an Australian, died when the Israeli military struck three World Central Kitchen vehicles.

AI-powered companions are a growing industry amid rising loneliness and disillusionment with modern dating.

Journalists, artists, dissidents, hackers and a hitman go free as 26 swapped in large-scale prisoner exchange.

US chipmaker to cut 15 percent of workforce as part of efforts to cut costs by $10bn in 2025.

The law arrives as part of a slate of harsher criminal penalties. But critics say it punishes more than it protects.

As the war enters its 889th day, these are the main developments.

The model turned actress runs a scholarship fund to help young women get an education and make their mark.

Aussies bag women's freestyle relay gold, McIntosh breaks record in 200m butterfly final and Ledecky wins 13th medal.

During its war on Gaza, Israel has claimed its bombings of journalists and civilian targets were strikes against Hamas.

The Israeli military carries out high-profile attacks in Iran and Lebanon while the killing continues in Gaza.

Party launches virtual roll call to confirm the US vice president as the Democratic nominee to face Trump in November.

Western countries and rights groups welcome the release of dissidents and journalists, including Evan Gershkovich.

Heavy flooding in the Wayanad district of India's southern state of Kerala set off a landslide that killed at least 194.

Video released by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) shows prisoners being loaded onto a waiting plane for a swap.

Thousands have taken to the streets in Nigeria over the rising cost of living.

UN's hunger monitoring system finds ongoing famine in Zamzam camp and is likely to persist until October.

A Texas woman named Crystal Mason went to prison for voting. Her ongoing case brings up questions about ballot access.

X had signed Lemon and others in January to grow video content on the site and lure back US advertisers.

US President Joe Biden gathered with family members of prisoners just freed in one of the largest Russia prisoner swaps.

Hands-in-pocket Turkish shooter Dikec and South Korea's 'sci-fi assassin' Kim have brushed aside their fame.

Hassan Nasrallah says war has entered 'new phase' after killing of top commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut air raid.

The country is struggling with soaring inflation and a sharply devalued naira currency.

This is what Israel did to Gaza on the day that Hamas's Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Iran.

The Arab ethnoreligious community was at the centre of Saturday's attack in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.

Haniyeh, spoken of as Tehran's 'guest', was assassinated in the Iranian capital as Israel's war on Gaza rages.

Kenya is experiencing a period of ungoverning, in which institutions and rules are being undermined by the state itself.

Ecuador's Brian Pintado wins first athletics gold in men's 20km race walk. China's Yang Jiayu storms the women's race.

It seems Israel is refusing to learn from its past mistakes.

The deal taking place in Turkey includes 24 adults and two children, security sources say.

Israel has released video it says shows the moment it killed the commander of Hamas' military wing in Gaza in July.

Trump's questioning of Harris's Black identity may backfire on him as his comments may put off Black voters.

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has led funeral prayers for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

As the war turns 300 days old, the latest killing of colleagues is reminder to all journalists in Gaza: We are alone.

A polio epidemic' is sweeping through Gaza according to local health officials.

Al Jazeera's Nour Odeh says the timing of Israel's announcement that it killed Hamas military commander is striking.

PM to offer full backing' to police chiefs as far-right activists attempt to stoke anger against Muslims, immigrants.

Demonstrators voice discontent over government reforms they say have triggered high inflation and devalued the currency.

As China cracks down on North Korean defectors, 101 East follows two families' desperate searches for freedom.

Moscow's forces mount their largest assaults in Donetsk since seizing Avdiivka in October.

Malaysian prime minister accuses US-based social media platform of 'cowardice' and acting on behalf of Israel.

Harris hits back after Trump questions her race

The Israeli army says it has confirmed that it killed the commander of Hamas' military wing Mohammed Deif.

Since October 7, Israel has been responsible for more than 17,000 attacks in the Middle East.

The Southport stabbing incident has stunned the UK, at a time when knife crimes have been surging in the country.

There has been no confirmation from Hamas on the Israeli military's claim.

Supreme Leader Khamenei led prayers for Hamas's political leader as Iran promised revenge for his assassination.

Landmark verdict on 2009 massacre sounds toll against impunity', but military rulers continue to repress opposition.