Shifting powers in the Sahel
The political and economic tides are turning across West Africa.
Poland votes for new president in high stakes run-off election
European country chooses between conservative historian Karol Nawrocki and pro-EU Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski.
Divided Israel faces internal unrest amid escalating Gaza conflict
Israel faces growing internal divisions as protests and refusal of military service gain momentum amid Gaza conflict.
China’s navy conducts combat patrols near disputed South China Sea shoal
China's drills near the Scarborough Shoal came as South Korea announced finding new Chinese buoys in the Yellow Sea.
Olympic boxing champ Imane Khelif requires gender test to continue fighting
World Boxing says Algerian gold medallist must get genetic screening to compete in future events, including Olympics.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,192
These are the key events on day 1,192 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
South Korea’s presidential favourite has plans for new ‘de facto’ capital
If election frontrunner Lee Jae-myung is elected, Sejong city could replace Seoul as the centre of political power.
What is Project Esther, the playbook against pro-Palestine movement in US?
Advocates say Trump administration appears to be following Project Esther's recommendations to crackdown on activism.
‘Not really leaving’: Trump bids goodbye to Elon Musk at White House event
The billionaire's exit from DOGE throws the panel's future into uncertainty, but Musk says he will remain an 'adviser'.
US gov’t and Google face off in search monopoly case
US gov't wants radical shake-up, including banning Google from paying to have its search engine as default in phones.
Trump “chipping away at civil liberties” in ban on foreign students
Alexandra Miller analyses Trump’s decision to revoke international student visas and explores his motives.
The rise of Christian nationalism under Trump
Marc Lamont Hill speaks with professor Anthea Butler on the growing influence of Christian nationalism on US politics.
Exploring Trump’s murky relationship with crypto
US President Donald Trump’s move to relax laws around cryptocurrency while promoting his own coins has been criticised.
Israel should feel settlement spread comes at a “big price”
Only sanctions and accountability can reverse Israel’s push to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Musk says 50-50 chance of sending uncrewed Starship to Mars by late 2026
The billionaire's Mars mission claim comes despite SpaceX experiencing several failed test launches over recent months.
Five Mexican musicians abducted, murdered by alleged drug cartel
Relatives of five members of the band Fugitivo, aged 20 to 40, had received ransom demands for their release.
‘This must stop now’: UN food body condemns RSF attacks on Sudan premises
Aid workers are also having to cope with a wave of cholera outbreaks in war-torn Sudan.
Kazakhstan’s president on balancing Russia, China and the West
Kazakhstan president talks to Al Jazeera about reform, inequality, oil dependency, navigating ties with Russia and China
Trump’s tariffs ruled illegal: Will this end US trade war?
A US federal court has blocked some of Donald Trump's tariffs after lawsuit argued president exceeded his authority.
Syrians return to villages destroyed by war
Over 1.87 million Syrians return home after years of displacement, facing the hardship of rebuilding amid devastation.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,187
These are the key events on day 1,187 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Rohingya: The art of survival
In the world’s largest refugee camp, Rohingya artists use art to preserve a culture Myanmar has long tried to silence.
Ukraine, Russia exchange hundreds of soldiers, civilians in prisoner swap
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says each side exchanged 390 detainees, with more to come over several days.
‘Refuge to all African Americans’ – What Ramaphosa should have told Trump
Tafi Mhaka imagines an alternate reality where South Africa grants asylum to 48 million African Americans.
Video: Palestinians in Gaza unload flour as limited aid finally arrives
Palestinians in Gaza received long-awaited aid trucks into the enclave.
Governments condemn Israel for firing towards diplomats in West Bank
Canada, UK, France and Mexico among countries to condemn Israeli forces for firing 'warning shots' near diplomats.
Suspected suicide bomb hits school bus in Pakistan, killing children
A suspected suicide bomber targeted a school bus in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, killing at least four children.
What’s South Africa’s land law at the heart of the Trump-Ramaphosa spat?
Some white Afrikaner groups say the land expropriation law targets them and could lead to violent land grabs.
Columbia students heckle acting university president at graduation
Columbia University students booed the school’s acting president, Claire Shipman, at a graduation ceremony.
Musk commits to staying Tesla CEO for another five years
Elon Musk has claimed a turnaround in Tesla's sales after a slump, even as his internet service provider Starlink grows.
‘Fear is real’: Why young Kashmiris are removing tattoos of guns, ‘freedom’
For years, these tattoos symbolised defiance against the Indian government. Now, thousands are erasing them.
Slain Mexican TikTok influencer remembered at funeral
A funeral was held for 23-year-old Mexican influencer Valeria Marquez, who was shot dead during TikTok livestream.
Suspect in attack on author Salman Rushdie sentenced to 25 years in prison
Lawyers for New Jersey resident Hadi Matar said they planned to appeal the sentence, which was the maximum possible.
Can the US and China end their trade war?
The US and China have agreed to slash tariffs temporarily in a surprise breakthrough.
US DOJ investigates UnitedHealth for alleged Medicare fraud: Report
The investigation comes amidst months of turmoil for the company, sending its stock plunging.
What happened to Valeria Marquez, Mexican influencer shot live on TikTok?
A 23-year-old Mexican influencer, Valeria Marquez, was fatally shot while livestreaming on Tuesday.
How will the lifting of US sanctions help Syrians rebuild their country?
US President Donald Trump has announced he's lifting years of sanctions on Syria.
UK neo-Nazis convicted of planning mosque, synagogue ‘race war’ attack
Police say the trio espoused hatred for Muslims and immigrants and discussed attacking mosques or synagogues.
Newark mayor denies trespassing at US immigration centre following arrest
Ras Baraka denies charge against him a day after he spent several hours in police custody.
Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Ancelotti coy on future as Alonso link grows
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti refuses to comment on job speculation before potential El Clasico LaLiga decider.
India-Pakistan tensions: A brief history of conflict
For nearly eight decades, India and Pakistan have experienced near-constant tensions.
Canada trade shifts away from US amid trade tensions
New data show both imports and exports with US fall as Canada expands trading relationships with other countries.
Dozens of Palestinians starved to death under Israel’s blockade of Gaza
As trucks carrying vital supplies pile up at border with Egypt, hungry children look through rubbish for food.