Kim Keon Hee was sentenced for taking bribes that included luxury items in return for political favours.By ReutersPublished On 26 Jun 202626 Jun 2026South Korea’s former First Lady, Kim Keon Hee, has been handed a seven-year sentence for taking bribes during and after...

An unusual wave of anticorruption arrests targeting senior officials in Iraq has resulted in the seizure of tens of millions of dollars – rousing public opinion across the country and bringing renewed attention to the decades-long problem of financial corruption.The...

The Democratic primaries held in New York on June 23 may ultimately be remembered as a watershed moment in American politics. While the contests were confined to New York, their implications extend far beyond. The results revealed a significant shift within the...

The city is at risk of an ‘imminent ground offensive’ by the RSF paramilitary and its allies, 38 aid agencies warn.Published On 26 Jun 202626 Jun 2026Civil society groups have issued an urgent call for international action to prevent “atrocities” as fears mount that...

NewsFeedTwo powerful earthquakes have ripped through Venezuela in a rare ‘doublet’ shock – with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 striking just seconds apart near the Caribbean coast. Al Jazeera’s @Lina_Serene explains.Published On 26 Jun 202626 Jun 2026Click here to share on...

After two devastating earthquakes on Wednesday roiled Venezuela, causing deaths and destruction, rescue efforts and humanitarian aid have been dispatched from all over the world.Countries from across the Americas – including Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, El...

Ukraine’s disruption of Russian battlefield logistics escalated in the past week, with dramatic attacks on Russian-occupied Crimea and satellite communications centres near Moscow – two regions where Russia is supposedly prioritising air defence.In response to...

The football factories cut the panels, assemble the kits and collect the finished balls. Much of the hand stitching is subcontracted to more than 1,400 registered centres across Sialkot district, each inspected every four to eight weeks as part of a monitoring system...

A spike in potent synthetic drugs comes as manufacturers respond to geopolitical changes and look to increase profits. Published On 26 Jun 202626 Jun 2026The global drug trade is flourishing, with a surge of new synthetic drugs, as well as cocaine and methamphetamine,...

The extreme June temperatures would have been ‘virtually impossible’ 50 years ago, says the World Weather Attribution group.Published On 26 Jun 202626 Jun 2026The historic heatwave gripping Europe is part of a dangerous weather trend that can only be explained by...

Rescue teams are racing against time across Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes ripped through the country, leaving hundreds of people dead, thousands injured and many others trapped beneath collapsed buildings.The country’s health minister said at least 235...

The 2026 World Cup will have 13 different kickoff times. You can use the Al Jazeera Sport widget to find out exactly when your team is playing in your local time.Who: Egypt vs IranWhat: FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G matchWhere: Seattle Stadium, SeattleWhen: Friday, 8pm...