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Celebrations in Israel as living captives held by Hamas freed. Israel's release of about 2,000 Palestinians under way.

Hamas and Israel begin prisoner exchange before Gaza summit

Celebrations in Israel as living captives held by Hamas freed. Israel's release of about 2,000 Palestinians under way.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 1h

Palestinian prisoners released from Israel have been greeted by huge crowds in the occupied West Bank, as a prisoner and captive exchange took place on Monday as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 2h

The bus, travelling from the Eastern Cape to Zimbabwe and Malawi, tumbled down a steep embankment.

Bus crash in South African mountains kills at least 42

The bus, travelling from the Eastern Cape to Zimbabwe and Malawi, tumbled down a steep embankment.

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Witness Docs @ajwitness.bsky.social · 5h

As Israel ramped up its bombardment of Lebanon in late 2024, journalist Hussein Bassal and his family quickly fled from their homes.

Follow their journey as they narrowly avoid missile strikes. Watch the full film: aje.io/Forced

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Witness Docs @ajwitness.bsky.social · 12d

Since the start of Israel’s war on Gaza, George Azar didn’t know if his friend Raed was alive. After over a year of waiting for news about Raed, the two friends connect over a video call.

For more: aje.io/LockedOut

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 4h

Many African nations now spend more servicing external debt than funding healthcare and education.

Urgent debt relief demanded for Africa amid public sector crisis

Many African nations now spend more servicing external debt than funding healthcare and education.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 4h

Speaking aboard Air Force One en-route to Israel, US President Donald Trump said “the war is over,” crediting Qatar for its “tremendous help” in brokering the deal.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 6h

Despite spending millions on early warning systems, is the government losing the trust of residents in vulnerable areas?

How Indigenous knowledge is aiding Pakistan’s fight against climate change

Despite spending millions on early warning systems, is the government losing the trust of residents in vulnerable areas?

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 10h

BREAKING: Israeli forces have shot and killed a Palestinian in the Maen area of Khan Younis in southern Gaza, according to the Wafa news agency

🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/n5k3lj

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 11h

Palestinians returning to northern Gaza say they have no means to rebuild amid what they describe as indescribable destruction by Israeli forces, as limited aid trickles in but remains scarce, according to officials.

🔴 Follow our LIVE coverage: aje.io/n5k3lj

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 11h

Palestinians returning to northern Gaza say they have no means to rebuild amid what they describe as indescribable destruction by Israeli forces, as limited aid trickles in but remains scarce, according to officials.

🔴 Follow our LIVE coverage: aje.io/n5k3lj

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 11h

Families in Palestine and Israel await the return of their loved ones as the Israeli-Hamas truce continues to hold.

Israel, Hamas set to free captives, prisoners; Trump says Gaza war is over

Families in Palestine and Israel await the return of their loved ones as the Israeli-Hamas truce continues to hold.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 14h

The new government, led by Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, must present a 2026 draft budget on Monday.

France’s Macron unveils new government ahead of budget deadline

The new government, led by Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, must present a 2026 draft budget on Monday.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 14h

Sources say the 28-year-old was killed by members of Israel-linked 'militia' fighting Hamas in the Sabra neighbourhood.

Palestinian journalist Saleh Aljafarawi shot dead in Gaza City clashes

Sources say the 28-year-old was killed by members of Israel-linked 'militia' fighting Hamas in the Sabra neighbourhood.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 16h

BREAKING: Prominent Palestinian journalist Saleh Aljafarawi has been killed by gunmen in Gaza City’s al-Sabra neighbourhood, making him one of more than 270 journalists killed since Israel’s war began in 2023.

🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/p49p9n

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 16h

Two tropical storms have damaged more than 16,000 homes and caused widespread electricity cuts.

Death toll from Mexico flooding rises to 44, dozens more missing

Two tropical storms have damaged more than 16,000 homes and caused widespread electricity cuts.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 17h

The election in Frankfurt an der Oder is between independent candidate Axel Strasser and AfD contender Wilko Moller.

Far-right AfD party may win first German city mayor post in run-off vote

The election in Frankfurt an der Oder is between independent candidate Axel Strasser and AfD contender Wilko Moller.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 2d

Desperately needed aid is in position on the Egypt-Gaza border, ready to be delivered to millions of Palestinians. The UN says it has received approval from Israel to begin deliveries on Sunday.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 18h

The Kremlin has warned of the risk of escalation if Kyiv is provided with the US-built long-range missiles.

Zelenskyy vows to only use Tomahawks against Russian military targets

The Kremlin has warned of the risk of escalation if Kyiv is provided with the US-built long-range missiles.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 19h

The measure comes after the US added Mali to its list of African countries required to post bonds of $5,000 and $10,000.

Mali imposes retaliatory visa bond fees on US travellers

The measure comes after the US added Mali to its list of African countries required to post bonds of $5,000 and $10,000.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 19h

Once Israel confirms all 20 living captives in Israeli territory, it says it will start releasing Palestinian prisoners.

Israel-Hamas captive release expected on Monday before Egypt summit

Once Israel confirms all 20 living captives in Israeli territory, it says it will start releasing Palestinian prisoners.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 20h

An elite military unit that installed the president in 2009 has joined Gen Z protesters calling for his resignation.

Madagascar president warns of attempt to ‘seize power’: What to know

An elite military unit that installed the president in 2009 has joined Gen Z protesters calling for his resignation.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 21h

This Palestinian man shed tears of joy upon finding his home in northern Gaza still standing.

Thousands of Palestinians are returning mostly to rubble in the north, following the pullback of Israeli forces under the ceasefire terms.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 22h

Video shows the immense level of destruction left behind by Israeli forces in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood of Gaza City.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 23h

The campaign aims to protect the children from the drug-resistant disease spreading across South Asia.

Bangladesh rolls out typhoid immunisation drive for 50 million children

The campaign aims to protect the children from the drug-resistant disease spreading across South Asia.

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