NATO chief says Europeans have ‘gotten the message’ from Trump on defence
The US president has accused some NATO countries of not doing enough to support the US-Israel war on Iran.
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‘I can’t feel my leg’: Israeli gunfire disables teenagers in West Bank
Al Jazeera visits refugee camp in the occupied West Bank where Israeli soldiers have killed or maimed many young people.
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Iran war: What’s happening on day 66 as Trump announces Hormuz mission?
Trump orders new Hormuz mission after Iran says it receives US response to its peace proposal.
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Japan PM: Hormuz closure ‘inflicting enormous impact’ on Asia Pacific
Japan’s PM says the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is ‘inflicting an ‘enormous impact’ on Asia Pacific.
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Iran warns US to stay out of Hormuz after Trump says US will ‘guide’ ships
President Trump said the US will begin Project Freedom on Monday to guide stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Crew of Iranian ship seized by US forces evacuated to Pakistan, gov’t says
Twenty-two crew members from the seized Iranian ship MV Touska have been transferred to Pakistan for repatriation.
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Former NYC Mayor Giuliani hospitalised in ‘critical condition’
Spokesman says Giuliani in 'critical but stable' condition as President Trump hails 'true warrior'.
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Japan PM says Iran war oil crisis having ‘enormous impact’ in Asia Pacific
Sanae Takaichi makes comments during a visit to Australia, where she signs agreements on energy supplies.
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North Korean women’s club to play rare football match in the South
Naegohyang FC will play the South's Suwon FC on May 20 in the semifinal of the Women's Asian Champions League.
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All-round hero Hardie helps Babar Azam’s Peshawar Zalmi win PSL 2026
Hardie's 4 wickets and 56 runs help secure Peshawar's second PSL title with a five-wicket win over Hyderabad Kingsmen.
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How to escape Russia’s army: Soldiers serving in Ukraine seek a way out
Russia's army faces a desertion crisis as it continues to use waves of soldiers to attack Ukraine's defensive positions.
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Fireworks in Milan as Inter clinch Serie A title with a 2-0 win over Parma
Inter Milan win their 21st Scudetto, edging Napoli, with three matches remaining in the Italian football league season.
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Detained Gaza aid flotilla activists arrive in Netherlands
Two activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in the Netherlands after being released from Israeli custody.
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Trump says US to begin ‘guiding’ ships in Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has announced a naval mission to 'guide' stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Oil prices flat as Trump’s plan for Strait of Hormuz fails to calm market
Brent crude is largely unmoved by Trump's announcement of the operation, dubbed 'Project Freedom'.
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Illegal ‘free party’ at French military site draws up to 40,000 ravers
Tens of thousands of partygoers gathered for an illegal “free party” at a military firing range near Bourges.
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Iran war live: US warship attacked with missiles in Hormuz by Iran’s navy
Attack comes after President Trump announced 'Project Freedom' to free stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Thousands in India’s Manipur mark three years since ethnic clashes began
Thousands of protesters gathered in India’s Manipur state to mark three years since ethnic violence erupted.
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Three dead in suspected hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship
Three of six passengers ill from a suspected rodent-transmitted virus have died, and one is in intensive care, WHO says.
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French left-wing’s Melenchon says he will run for president in 2027
Melenchon says he will make fourth bid for presidency with President Macron term-limited and Le Pen facing ban.
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Real Madrid stays alive in La Liga title race with victory at Espanyol
Two goals by Vinicius Jr allowed Madrid to remain in title contention with Barcelona ahead of El Clasico next Sunday.
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Iran lawmaker says Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre‑war state
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will never return to the status quo that existed before the US-Israel war on Tehran.
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Trump says US will ‘help free up’ ships stuck in Hormuz Strait
US president says any interference with operation, which will start on Monday, will 'have to be dealt with forcefully'.
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Is Mali’s military government losing control?
A coalition of armed groups and rebels challenges the military government's authority.
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Kimi Antonelli wins Miami GP to extend F1 title lead
Nineteen-year-old becomes the first driver in F1 history to convert his first three pole positions into race victories.
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