The war on Iran will likely end in American retreat
The American empire cannot win the war against Iran at acceptable financial, military, and political costs.
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Senior Sri Lankan monk arrested for alleged child sex crimes
Pallegama Hemarathana, the chief prelate of Colombo, is accused of abusing an 11-year-old girl in a temple.
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Hacked educational platform partially restored for millions of students
The hacker group, ShinyHunters, threatened to leak student data after breaching the educational platform Canvas.
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Russia holds downsized Victory Day parade
Putin invoked the Soviet victory in World War II to rally his army in Ukraine, saying 'our heroes move forward'.
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Spain’s Canary Islands brace for incoming hantavirus-stricken cruise ship
140 passengers and crew on the MV Hondius vessel will be 'completely isolated' and evacuated, say Spanish authorities.
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Israeli settlers set fire to homes and cars in violent West Bank raids
Dozens of Israeli settlers stormed various areas of the West Bank, set cars on fire, and attacked Palestinians.
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Financial struggles burden Yemen’s army as soldiers wait for wages
Yemeni soldiers earn $38 to $116 monthly, but an unstable currency has eroded the value of their salaries.
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Wembanyama powers Spurs past T-Wolves as Knicks beat Sixers in NBA playoffs
San Antonio take 2-1 semifinal series lead over Minnesota, while New York Knicks are 3-0 up against Philadelphia 76ers.
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Cambodians struggle with displaced lives amid tense ceasefire with Thailand
Families displaced by fighting fear new clashes with Thailand, say education among areas most affected by border war.
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Iran war live: US expects Tehran’s reply to peace deal; ‘clashes’ in Hormuz
Israel killed 31 people in southern Lebanon on Friday, including a rescue worker, Lebanon's National News Agency said.
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Pentagon releases video of strikes on Iranian oil tankers
Footage released by the Pentagon shows US strikes on two Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Celebrated naturalist David Attenborough marks 100th birthday
Britain’s famed natural historian David Attenborough is celebrating his 100th birthday.
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Costa Rica inaugurates right-wing president Laura Fernandez
Costa Rica inaugurated right-wing president Laura Fernandez on Friday as supporters gathered in the national stadium.
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Laura Fernandez sworn in as Costa Rica’s new president
Fernandez enters office with her right-wing party holding an absolute majority in the legislature.
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Venice Biennale: The Art of the Unseen
At this year’s Venice Biennale, the story isn’t just about what’s on display—but what’s missing.
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Could Labour and Conservative party dominance in UK politics be ending?
Britain's prime minister is under pressure to quit after huge losses in local elections.
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Al Jazeera reporter witnesses Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Israel has increased its attacks across southern Lebanon. Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto reports from Tyre.
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Protests in the Canary Islands as virus-stricken ship heads for port
Protesters in Tenerife are voicing opposition to the imminent arrival of a cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak
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Libya’s largest oil refinery halts operations during fighting
Zawiya refinery shut down in 'precautionary measure' as emergency declared following explosions and gunfire nearby.
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Four convicted in US related to killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moise
Prosecutors charge Florida served as central hub in 2021 assassination of Moise, which set off ongoing political crisis.
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Trump announces three-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war
Truce will also include swap of 1,000 prisoners of war from each country, US president says.
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ASEAN leaders adopt measures to ease economic pain caused by Iran war
The bloc currently imports more than half of its crude oil from the Middle East.
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Olympic water polo resignations cite lack of respect, belittling behaviour
Olympic and European holders in mass resignation, saying Serbia chief has shown a lack of respect for their efforts.
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How and when can Arsenal or Man City win the Premier League?
Manchester City face Brentford on Saturday, while Arsenal travel to West Ham on Sunday in red-hot Premier League race.
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More than a dozen reported killed in Israeli attacks on south Lebanon
Israeli air raids on southern Lebanon escalate ahead of new round of talks expected next week in Washington, DC.
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