UK’s Starmer apologises for the state’s role in decades of forced adoptions
UK government and Christian churches oversaw system that separated 185,000 babies from their mothers from 1949 to 1976.
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Who is Iranian oil tycoon Shamkhani whose ship is stranded in Hormuz?
Iranian oil shipping magnate Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani has been sanctioned by the West over his shadow fleet.
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Man City sign Elliot Anderson from Forest in record British transfer
Anderson will become the most expensive British player in history when the transfer is finalised with Nottingham Forest.
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With Hormuz reopened, has the oil shortage turned into a glut?
As flow resumes through the strait, an oil surplus may yet again destabilise global energy markets.
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Gaza’s first women’s amputee football team reclaims the pitch after war
Gaza’s first women’s amputee football team is reclaiming a space that war tried to take from them.
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Explosion in Damascus cafe causes casualties
An explosion inside a cafe in Damascus’s Hejaz district has caused casualties, according to Syrian state media.
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Gaza war’s 1,000 days: 90% of strip ‘destroyed’, 80% ‘seized’ by Israel
In 1,000 days since October 7, 2023, Gaza lies in ruins, Board of Peace falters and Israel expands control of enclave.
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Why has Trump refused to renew the USMCA, and what will that mean?
Trade ambassador says US will not approve trilateral agreement with Canada and Mexico 'in its current form'.
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German football has a bigger problem than a World Cup loss: Scapegoating
Eight years ago, it was Mesut Ozil, who has Turkish roots. This time, German manager tries to blame Kurdish Deniz Undav.
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From Alabama to Yosemite: 50 US places with Native American origins
As the US marks 250 years since its July 4 declaration, Al Jazeera traces 50 place names, their meanings and origins.
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What’s China’s new ethnic unity law, and what does it mean for minorities?
Critics say it could hasten forced assimilation, lead to targeting of critics outside China. Beijing rejects charges.
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Syria explosion updates: Bomb blast kills 5 people in Damascus
⁠An improvised explosive device detonates in a popular ​Damascus cafe as Syrian security forces hunt for attackers.
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Portugal vs Croatia: FIFA World Cup – Ronaldo-Modric, prediction, team news
A last-16 meeting against either Spain or Austria awaits the winners of the round of 32 clash in Toronto.
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At least five killed in explosion inside central Damascus cafe
Blast at a cafe reportedly kills five people and injures many more.
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Controversial penalty ends Senegal’s FIFA World Cup run against Belgium
Late VAR penalty leads to fury as Senegal blows 2-0 lead, loses 3-2 to Belgium in dramatic World Cup round of 32 exit.
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Jaylen Brown traded to Philadelphia 76ers from Boston Celtics
In an unexpected move, Boston traded the All-Star guard to division rivals Philadelphia for Paul George and draft picks.
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Vatican expels members of rebel Catholic group over unapproved ordination
Vatican stresses only pope may approve bishop consecrations to safeguard apostolic ties to Jesus's original disciples.
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Philippines volcano erupts blasting plumes of ash and steam
Taal Volcano in the Philippines erupted, sending a column of ash and steam 1,200 metres into the air.
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German coalition agrees on sweeping reform package in key breakthrough
Under fire amid surge in far right, German chancellor unveils tax and pension reform package in bid to revive economy.
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FIFA World Cup: Portugal vs Croatia prediction, schedules, round of 16 race
Spain, Portugal and Switzerland take centre stage as the knockout drama continues across North America.
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An extra 229,000 deaths: Is that the cost of US-UK drugs deal?
Research finds that trade deal requiring UK to buy more medicines from US takes away money from other parts of NHS.
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A Palestinian home inside a cage
This Palestinian family's home is sealed inside an Israeli settlement and the separation wall. Al Jazeera's Leila Warah
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Eight Thai monks killed after child drives truck into procession
Police say 11-year-old boy who took his parents' vehicle without permission is now in custody and will be questioned.
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FIFA president reacts as Morocco win World Cup match
FIFA president Gianni Infantino reacted to Morocco knocking the Netherlands out of the World Cup.
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Ronaldo fever hits Toronto ahead of Portugal vs Croatia World Cup clash
The last time the football icon was in Toronto was August 2009 when Real Madrid played a friendly against Toronto FC.
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