Asbestos is deadly, but India continues to be the world's largest importer of the toxic mineral.
After 14 years of Conservative rule, Starmer's Labour looks set to inherit a divided country with economic challenges.
Laurent Vinatier is the latest Western citizen arrested by Moscow amid accusations of 'hostage diplomacy'.
Israeli police say suspect has been killed and they are investigating the incident as a possible 'terror attack'.
At least 120 people, mostly women, have died at a religious gathering for Hindu guru Bhole Baba.
This means if Myanmar's junta falls, Rohingya refugee repatriation would still be in doubt.
Authorities say massive overcrowding and insufficient exits contributed to the deadly crush in Hathras, northern India.
More than 150,000 people have contracted skin infections in the squalid conditions prevailing in the enclave.
Under the current system, Americans are forced to choose between two right-wing options.
Dozen that quit over US support for Israel accuse US of 'undeniable complicity' in killing and starvation in Gaza.
Jailed former leader claimed the Malaysian king issued a royal order authorising his transfer to house arrest.
Redesigned bills pay tribute to Japanese capitalism, women’s equality and scientific innovation.
The vote comes as many of Saied's political opponents and media critics are in jail or facing prosecution.
With this year's hurricane season under way, Al Jazeera visualises the differences between various storm systems.
Polling stations across the United Kingdom will open on Thursday as nation prepares to usher in new prime minister.
Taiwan demands Beijing release crew and vessel seized from outside Taiwanese waters near Kinmen Islands.
Officials, experts and activists have used various terms to describe Israel's destruction of Gaza.
Texas lawmaker Lloyd Doggett becomes first elected Democrat to call on Biden to end his bid for re-election.
Beryl churns towards Jamaica as it sweeps through the southeast Caribbean, leaving widespread destruction in its wake.
The cost of living is a key issue in an election expected to end 14 years of Conservative Party governance.
Trump became the first former US president convicted of felony charges and was originally set to be sentenced next week.