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Nicaragua confirms death in custody of Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera
By Reuters and The Associated PressPublished On 31 May 202631 May 2026Brooklyn Rivera, an Indigenous leader, politician and activist, has died at age 73 after years in Nicaraguan state custody, prompting outcry from rights advocates.On Sunday, Nicaragua’s government...
Can AI cure loneliness? South Korea’s robot companions for seniors
NewsFeedSouth Korea is using AI-powered companion dolls to help tackle loneliness in its ageing population. The robots remind seniors to take medication, monitor wellbeing and call for help in emergencies. As AI expands, concerns remain over whether it can ever...
New Jersey orders curfew after immigration protests escalate
NewsFeedNew Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has imposed a curfew and deployed state police outside Newark’s Delaney Hall immigration detention centre after nights of clashes between protesters and ICE agents.Published On 31 May 202631 May 2026Click here to share on...
Ethiopia to vote in first elections since Tigray peace deal
NewsFeedFour years after the formal end of Ethiopia’s Tigray war, Ethiopians will be voting in general elections many expect Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party to win. However, millions in Tigray and Amhara won’t be able to vote this time around,...
Kohli powers Bengaluru to ‘stuff of dreams’ back-to-back IPL titles
Having never previously won the Indian Premier League, Virat Kohli seals consecutive titles as Gujarat Titans are defeated.Published On 31 May 202631 May 2026Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 75 and inspired bowling led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to their second straight...
As Ethiopia votes, its deepening human rights crisis must be addressed
Ethiopia will hold its seventh national election on June 1. The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) gave a green light for the vote to proceed despite continuing internal conflicts and human rights abuses.While it is important to keep the momentum of democratic...
Ethiopia’s election is about affirming national commitment to democracy
On June 1, more than 57 million Ethiopians are going to the polls in the country’s seventh national election since the adoption of the 1995 constitution. At a time when democratic systems across the world are under strain, Ethiopia’s vote is more than a routine...
Newark mayor imposes curfew at Delaney Hall immigration detention centre
Ras Baraka, the mayor of Newark in New Jersey, has imposed a curfew on the area surrounding Delaney Hall, the immigration detention centre that has become a flashpoint in the debate over United States President Donald Trump’s mass deportation drive.The Sunday morning...
What’s at stake in Ethiopia’s elections?
Ethiopia’s governing party is seeking to cement its grip on power amid a fragmented electorate.Millions of Ethiopians are heading to the polls for general elections on June 1.The governing party of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who has consolidated power since he took...
Risks and rewards in France-Kenya partnership
Kenya is hosting the Africa Forward 2026 summit in partnership with France, the first of its kind held outside a Francophone country.The summit, which brings together African leaders and business executives from across the continent and beyond, has sparked criticism...
Russia and Ukraine accuse the other of ceasefire violations
NewsFeedUkrainian president Zelenskyy says Russia has stopped air attacks on Ukrainian cities since a short ceasefire went into effect on Saturday, but continues fighting on the frontlines. Russia says it has recorded more than 1,000 Ukrainian ceasefire...
Thailand’s Thaksin Shinawatra released from prison
Influential former prime minister released on parole after spending about eight months behind bars.By AFP, AP and ReutersPublished On 11 May 202611 May 2026Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been released from a prison in Bangkok after spending...
Gaza documentary dropped by the BBC wins BAFTA
NewsFeedA documentary exposing Israel’s attacks on Gaza’s hospitals and the killing of 1,700 Palestinian medics won Best Current Affairs at the BAFTAs. During the acceptance speech, filmmakers criticised the BBC for initially funding the film but dropping it, accusing...
What next for Real Madrid after Barcelona’s La Liga and Clasico triumph?
The fall may not have been deep, but the landing has been hard.A second trophy-less season for Real Madrid, the most successful La Liga and Champions League club, was confirmed in the worst way possible: a defeat at Barcelona, who, with their win, defended the Spanish...
Somalis rally against government-ordered evictions in Mogadishu
NewsFeedDemonstrators rallied across the Somali capital in support of families displaced by a wave of government-led home demolitions. Opposition figures, who organised the protests, say security forces shot and killed one person while trying to disperse the...
Iran war live: Trump slams Tehran’s reply; Israel kills 2 medics in Lebanon
blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, US president says Tehran’s response to US peace proposal ‘unacceptable’, as the Iranian military warns it is ready if war resumes. Published On 11 May 202611 May 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al...
Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-0 in El Clasico to retain La Liga title
Barcelona clinched their 29th La Liga title with a 2-0 Clasico victory over bitter rivals Real Madrid to open an unassailable 14-point lead at the top of the table with three games remainingMarcus Rashford and Ferran Torres struck in the first half on Sunday to...
Trump to discuss Iran with Xi Jinping during China visit: Officials
Official says US president will likely ‘apply pressure’ on China over Beijing’s purchase of Iranian oil amid war. Published On 10 May 202610 May 2026Donald Trump is set to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday evening to discuss the Iran war and other issues with his Chinese...
Israeli weapon fires tiny metal cubes into people in Lebanon, like Gaza
The same tiny tungsten cubes that spray out of Israeli bombs, causing devastating internal injuries to people in Gaza are being found in wounded civilians in Lebanon, war surgeon Dr Tahir Mohammed says. He draws parallels between what Israel is doing in both places...
US Jewish leader, Israel advocate Abe Foxman dies at 86
Prominent Jewish American leader and Israel defender Abraham “Abe” Foxman has died at age 86.The Anti-Defamation League, the advocacy group he led for 28 years, confirmed his death on Sunday, calling him an “outspoken, passionate, and tireless advocate for the Jewish...
Indian film star Vijay becomes chief minister of Tamil Nadu
NewsFeedIndian actor C Joseph Vijay has been sworn in as Tamil Nadu’s chief minister after his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Party won big in state elections.Published On 10 May 202610 May 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on...
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