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Germany’s Merz lashes out at Trump’s US while trying to form coalition

Triumphant CDU leader hits out at Washington and calls for stronger European security amid attempts to build government.

Al Jazeera · Feb 25, 2025

Can Pakistan’s new anti-extremism policy defeat rising armed attacks?

Amid a surge in armed attacks, Pakistan has unveiled a new strategy to tackle ‘extremism’. But experts are sceptical.

Al Jazeera · Feb 25, 2025

As Israeli tanks roll into Jenin, Palestinians prepare for lengthy invasion

Residents of Jenin face an uncertain future as military attacks intensify, forcing families to flee their homes.

Al Jazeera · Feb 24, 2025

Germany’s CDU ahead in election exit poll, strong support for far right

Friedrich Merz from the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is on track to be Germany’s next chancellor.

Al Jazeera · Feb 23, 2025

Ever wonder why Africa’s borders appear so strange?

From winding borders to straight lines and landlocked nations, Al Jazeera explores the stories behind Africa’s map.

Al Jazeera · Feb 23, 2025

‘Blatant violation’: Hamas slams Israel as release of Palestinians delayed

Hamas condemns Israel’s decision to postpone release, saying its claim of ‘humiliating’ handover ceremonies was false.

Al Jazeera · Feb 23, 2025

Netanyahu playing ‘dirty games’ to sabotage Gaza truce deal: Hamas

The Palestinian group says the Israeli government is not engaging in negotiations for phase 2 of the truce deal.

Al Jazeera · Feb 22, 2025

Alice Weidel: The far-right leader shaping Germany’s AfD

As Germany heads to the polls, a look at the politician cultivating the anti-immigrant party’s ‘image of competence’.

Al Jazeera · Feb 22, 2025

Hamas releases six Israeli captives in Gaza as part of ceasefire deal

Sixth captive to be handed over by Hamas to Israeli authorities in Gaza City without a ceremony.

Al Jazeera · Feb 22, 2025

Middle East crisis: Hamas says Israel delaying prisoner release is ‘blatant violation’ of ceasefire deal – as it happened

Hamas released Israeli hostages Hisham al-Sayed, Tal Shoham, Avera Mengistu, Eliya Cohen, Omer Shem Tov and Omer Wenkert

The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2025