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Strait of Hormuz: What has happened since the US-Iran MoU on June 17?
More than 500 ships have passed through the strait since June 17, but many remain stuck.
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Brexit 10 years on: What has changed in the UK explained in maps and charts
Brexit promised a better Britain. A decade on, the numbers tell a different story. Al Jazeera breaks it down.
‘We tasted the horrors of war’: Stories of refugees who returned home
In 2025, nearly 15 million displaced people returned – the largest surge of returns recorded by the UN.
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How much heat does an AI data centre produce, and where are they located?
Data centres don’t just use large amounts of water and electricity, they’re heating the environment too, study finds.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 explained in maps and charts
Qualified teams, groups, schedule and snapshot of stadiums that will host World Cup matches.
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Iran’s lakes are vanishing: Satellite images show a deepening water crisis
Years of drought, falling rainfall and unsustainable water use have been worsened further by the US-Israel war.
Satellite images show destruction of the US-Israel war on Iran
From Iranian naval ports to US military bases across the Gulf, Al Jazeera shows 15 sites before and after the attacks.
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Every world leader who has visited China in 2026 in one chart
China has hosted 26 leaders from 23 countries this year, underscoring its growing diplomatic and economic influence.
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How could El Nino reshape tropical storms around the world this year?
El Nino tends to reduce hurricanes in the Atlantic while increasing storms in the Pacific Ocean.
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A visual guide to Ethiopia’s ethnic groups and conflict areas
Ethiopia has faced near-continuous conflict since 2020, with fighting in Tigray, Oromia and Amhara.
Map quiz: How well do you know Africa’s 54 countries?This article will be opened in a new browser window
Drop a pin on the map for every location and see how close you get. Can you get a perfect score of 100?
