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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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Protests in the Canary Islands as virus-stricken ship heads for port
NewsFeedProtesters in Tenerife are voicing opposition to the imminent arrival of a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak. Authorities say the ship will anchor inside Granadilla port. Passengers will be screened before disembarking and being taken directly to...
Libya’s largest oil refinery halts operations during fighting
Zawiya refinery shut down in ‘precautionary measure’ as emergency declared following explosions and gunfire nearby. Published On 8 May 20268 May 2026Libya’s largest operational oil refinery at Zawiya has been shut down and an emergency declared following fighting...
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 sparked ongoing political crisis. Published On 8 May 20268 May 2026Four people have been convicted in the United States in connection with the 2021 assassination of Haitian...
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. Published On 8 May 20268 May 2026United States President Donald Trump says there will be a three-day ceasefire in the war between Russia and Ukraine.Posting on Truth...
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. Published On 8 May 20268 May 2026Southeast Asian leaders have agreed on measures aimed at reducing the impact of the Iran war on their economies, but conceded that the initiatives will...
Olympic water polo resignations cite lack of respect, belittling behaviour
Serbia’s European gold medal-winning set-up quit, saying federations chief has shown a lack of respect for their efforts.Published On 8 May 20268 May 2026Serbia’s men’s Olympic water polo head coach resigned, and 11 members of its European gold medal-winning squad...
How and when can Arsenal or Man City win the Premier League?
Who: Manchester City vs BrentfordWhat: English Premier LeagueWhere: Etihad Stadium in Manchester, United KingdomWhen: Saturday, May 9, at 5:30pm (16:30 GMT)How to follow: We’ll have all the buildup on Al Jazeera Sport from 13:30 GMT in advance of our live text...
More than a dozen reported killed in Israeli attacks on south Lebanon
Israeli air raids have killed at least 20 people in southern Lebanon, including a civil defence rescuer, according to Lebanese state-run media, despite the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.A Lebanese health ministry statement said an Israeli air strike killed...
Justice for Shireen: The American investigation
Four years after Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing, her family is still seeking US-backed accountability.It’s been four years since Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed by Israeli forces. In those years, her family has pushed the United States government for...
Real Madrid fine Valverde and Tchouameni for dressing-room fight
Real do not impose sporting sanctions saying 500,000 euro fines concludes the ‘internal procedures’ against the pair.Published On 8 May 20268 May 2026Real Madrid have fined Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde 500,000 euros ($588,000) each after a training ground...
South Koreans gear up to roar on football team from rival North
Naegohyang Women’s FC will play the Suwon FC Women on May 20 in the Asian Champions League in a six-year first.Published On 8 May 20268 May 2026Hundreds of South Koreans will cheer for a North Korean women’s football team when it makes a rare trip across the border...
FIFPRO in ‘landmark’ win as European body admits football calendar failings
Players’ union challenge French state’s failure to protect professional footballers from the health and safety risks.By ReutersPublished On 8 May 20268 May 2026Football players’ union FIFPRO is hailing a “landmark” legal win after a European rights body agreed to...