Egypt train crash: Investigators say driver to blame

Dozens dead after high-speed train crashes in Cairo, sparking criticism of neglected railway infrastructure.

The driver of a train that crashed in Cairo’s central railway station has been arrested following the accident.

Egypt’s railway system is badly in need of crucial upgrades and a fresh injection of funds, but the economy is doing badly.

The transport minister has resigned, but that still hasn’t satisfied many people who are saying the president should ultimately take the blame.

Al Jazeera’s Alexi O’Brien reports.

Afghan forces prepare to reclaim lost territory from Taliban

Depleted but not defeated, the Afghan army prepares for an offensive to recapture territory from the Taliban.

Army commanders in Afghanistan say they are confident a spring offensive will help in taking back large areas of territory from the Taliban.

As many as 21 districts have fallen to the armed group in the recent months.

The fighting has resulted in the army’s highest ever losses, while its strength has fallen to its lowest level in years.

Al Jazeera’s Tony Birtley reports from Kabul.

No-deal Brexit may hit UK health service, report cautions

A warning that healthcare services across the UK may suffer if Britain leaves the EU without a Brexit deal.

Brexit could have an immediate and drastic effect on the United Kingdom’s National Health Service, especially if it leaves the European Union without a deal, a report says.

The findings, published in the medical journal The Lancet, suggest there could be shortages of medicines, vaccines and staff.

Al Jazeera’s Neave Barker reports from London.

Venezuela crisis: Dozens hurt in violence near border

Al Jazeera gains exclusive access to a hospital in Brazil where Venezuelans injured in the latest protests tell their story.

At least 25 people were feared killed in violent confrontations along Venezuela’s border with Brazil over the weekend.

President Nicolas Maduro’s forces were trying to stop opposition supporters from bringing foreign aid into the country.

Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Jamjoom reports from Boa Vista, Roraima State, Brazil where he spoke exclusively with some of the survivors.

Iran's post-revolution generation struggles to find its voice

Some leaders have acknowledged the need for a dialogue to address the concerns of the generation of Iranians born after the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Most Iranians living today have never known anything but the post-revolution Islamic Republic that came into existence 40 years ago.

Some feel they are unable to express what living in an Islamic republic means to their generation; from the expression of art to the economic conditions, there is frustration with a leadership that they feel is letting them down.

Al Jazeera’s Zein Basravi reports from Tehran.

Iraq's government misses deadline for reforms

100 days after Abdul Mahdi became prime minister, some Iraqis say he hasn’t done enough.

Iraq’s Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi has been in power since last October.

When he was appointed, he gave parliament 100 days to end its deadlock and begin implementing much-needed reforms.

That deadline has come and gone and some Iraqis say Abdul Mahdi hasn’t done enough.

Al Jazeera’s Rob Matheson reports from Baghdad.

Korean business owners push to revive Inter-Korean projects

Why many North and South Koreans believe they would be stronger working together.

As North Korea’s Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump prepare to meet, South Korea is watching closely for signs of progress that will help inter-Korean reconciliation.

South Korean businesses, in particular, hope the meeting can help revive joint economic projects between North Korea and South Korea.

Al Jazeera’s Rob McBride reports from Seoul.

Families of defected Venezuelan soldiers speak out about torture

Families of Venezuelan soldiers imprisoned for opposing the regime speak of their treatment by law enforcement officers.

Nearly 500 Venezuelan soldiers have deserted since Saturday.

Hundreds more, who have been accused of conspiring against Nicolas Maduro’s government, have been tortured and face up to 30 years in prison for treason.

Al Jazeera’s Lucia Newman reports from Caracas.

Anti-Maduro protests: Venezuelans overseas support Guaido

Thousands of Venezuelans are protesting against Maduro in countries across the Americas and Europe.

Venezuelans who have fled the crisis held protests against President Maduro in several countries, including Spain, Chile and neighbouring Colombia, where one million Venezuelans have re-settled over the past few years.

Al Jazeera’s Alessandro Rampietti reports from Bogota.

UN: Efforts for Yemen ceasefire deal 'beginning to pay off'

Yemenis affected by devastating war remain cautious after repeated violations of deals between Houthis and government.

The United Nations says its efforts to forge an agreement between Yemen’s government and Houthi rebels are “beginning to pay off”.

While diplomats sound optimistic, Yemenis who have lost everything in the war are refugees in their own country.

Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Jamjoom reports.

Post-Brexit trading: European firms seek new strategies

How businesses in France are trying to prepare for Brexit.

The region of Normandy in northern France relies heavily on cross-channel trade with the United Kingdom.

And as Britain prepares to leave the European Union, there are concerns as well as hope.

Al Jazeera’s Natacha Butler reports from the port city of Ouistreham, France.