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Supreme Court says border wall construction can continue in west Texas
The Trump administration filed an emergency relief request with the high court earlier in October asking for the construction to continue while a lawsuit over the plan moves forward.
COP31 opens amid energy crisis as activists demand climate action
COP31 has opened in Turkiye amid war-driven energy disruptions and a renewed reliance on fossil fuels.
Judge denies motion to dismiss Lindsay Clancy's murder case - media reports
The ruling means prosecutors can pursue the case, meaning they could reduce charges in a potential second trial or dismiss them altogether.
Will Najib Razak be transferred to house arrest?
Malaysia's king and government in a standoff after attorney general disputed order allowing former PM to leave jail.
Republican lawmaker moves to impeach US Defense Secretary Hegseth
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Cyprus rivals agree new crossings across island’s dividing line
The island has been split since 1974, when Turkiye invaded and seized the northern part after a coup by the Greeks.
Deadly explosion at Iron and steel plant in Turkiye
Russell Brand sentenced to 10.5 years over sexual assault charges
Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison after being convicted of raping one woman
Explosion at Turkish steel plant kills at least 16 people
President Erdogan announces an investigation after a crane collapsed into a furnace, triggering the blast near Izmir.
South Africa detains foreigners suspected of heading to join Russian forces
Africans and others continue to be recruited to fight for Russia in its war on Ukraine.
How is Gaza coping with another severe winter?
Millions fill Buenos Aires streets to welcome Pope Leo XIV
The Pope celebrated an outdoor Mass in Argentina's capital, the second stop on a 12-day tour of Latin America, just three weeks after having had surgery for lung cancer.
US agencies unite to combat rogue drone threats nationwide
More than $40bn allocated by NATO for counter-drone technologies as US agencies ramp up measures against aerial threats.
Trump reverses stance, alleges fraud in recent US midterm elections
Democratic Senate leader Schumer criticises Trump's poll denialism, calling it an avoidable return to baseless claims.
What’s next for US Republicans and Trumpism?
Republican politician Tom Garrett argues his party lost US midterm elections because it made promises it couldn’t keep.
Two security breaches near White House prompt brief lockdown
Active investigations are under way after a vehicle crashed at Lafayette Park and a second individual jumped a barrier.
Al Jazeera.net co-founder and cartoonist Shujaat Ali dies aged 54
Ali was an award-winning pioneer of animated political caricatures and Pakistan's first court artist.
Qatar PM meets with Trump for talks on ending war on Iran
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has met with US President Donald Trump.