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A Warming World
In the past 60 years, every decade has been hotter than the last, and 2020 is on track to be among the hottest years yet. But the burden of extreme heat is not shared equally — it’s significantly worse for people at the bottom of the socioeconomic ladder. Extreme heat...
South Korea’s Comfort Women Suffer Embezzlement From Their Own Government
In May, former comfort woman turned activist Lee Yong-soo went public with accusations against Yoon Mee-hyang, the former head of The Korean Council for Justice and Remembrance, South Koreans, to the dismay of the South Koreans. The 92-year-old was a regular fixture...
Brexit Negotiations Are Poised to Become Chaotic
European policymakers rejected the latest Brexit plan from UK British Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying that the plan was unworkable. While the plan was not rejected outright, EU leaders said that in its current form it could not go forward. Basically, the plan in...
The Pitfalls of Pro Se (Self-Representation) When Facing Criminal Charges
Are you facing criminal charges and wondering if you should try to represent yourself? If so, you’re considering a risky move that will probably result in a conviction. Hiring a private attorney is your best chance for a reduced sentence or even getting your charges...
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Italian prosecutors to probe Israeli minister Ben-Gvir over flotilla abuse
Rome is the second in Europe to launch a probe into Israel’s treatment of activists detained as they headed to Gaza. Published On 8 Jun 20268 Jun 2026Italian prosecutors have launched an investigation into far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over the treatment...
Could Iran and the US play each other at the World Cup?
Iran and the US could face off again, this time on the football pitch. It would be the first time two warring nations meet at the World Cup. Al Jazeera’s @el.sayyed explains.Title: Could Iran and the US play each other at the World Cup?Post: Iran and the US...
‘We basically lost’: Tel Aviv residents react after Israel-Iran strikes
Residents in Tel Aviv voiced mixed reactions after Israel and Iran said they would halt strikes following a day of missile exchanges. While some wanted a stronger response against Iran, others said Israelis were ‘losing’, citing disruptions to daily life, schools and...
Gaza cancer patient waits for a chance at life
NewsFeedA school director and novelist in Gaza needs urgent life-saving cancer surgery that she cannot access inside the Strip. After chemotherapy stopped working, Amal al-Yazji is now appealing for evacuation for treatment amid Israel’s blockade and war on...
How significant is Xi Jinping’s visit to North Korea?
Beijing is Pyongyang’s main political and economic backer.The Chinese president is in North Korea, with many saying he aims to reinforce Beijing’s leverage with Pyongyang.North Korea is largely isolated on the world stage, and under UN sanctions. China remains its...
France and Germany scrap fighter jet in hit to European defence cooperation
The termination of the plan comes as Washington increases pressure on Europe to become more militarily independent. Published On 8 Jun 20268 Jun 2026France and Germany have announced that they are to scrap a landmark project to jointly develop a sixth-generation...
NATO jets shoot down drone over Latvia, extending Ukraine spillover fears
The drone entered Latvian airspace due to ‘Russian electronic warfare’, the military says.By AFP and ReutersPublished On 8 Jun 20268 Jun 2026NATO fighters have scrambled to shoot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace from Russia.The Latvian military said on...
US imposes restrictions on 100 Nicaraguan officials after activist’s death
The administration of United States President Donald Trump has increased its sanctions on Nicaraguan officials following the death of Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera while in government custody.In a statement on Monday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described...
Moment Israeli helicopter fires missile on Gaza City target
NewsFeedFootage shows the moment an Israeli helicopter launched a missile at an unknown target in the Gaza City neighbourhood of Tal al-hawa. A number of injuries were reported, according to local sources.Published On 8 Jun 20268 Jun 2026Click here to share on social...
WHO chief lauds Uganda’s response to Ebola outbreak
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the country had responded promptly and capably, but called for it to reopen its border with DR Congo. Published On 8 Jun 20268 Jun 2026The director-general of the World Health Organization has praised Uganda for its response to the...
Airline profits plummet as US fuel costs nearly double
Jet fuel prices in the United States are rising sharply ahead of the peak summer travel season as escalating tensions between the US and Iran raise concerns about disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for global energy shipments.Fuel costs surged by...
UN watchdog, Western nations call on Iran to restart nuclear cooperation
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi urges Tehran to re-engage. US and E3 demand information on whereabouts of enriched uranium.By AFP and ReutersPublished On 8 Jun 20268 Jun 2026The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog has called on Iran to “re-engage” with inspections...