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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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Lebanon latest: Netanyahu vows escalation against Hezbollah
NewsFeedAl Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto brings you the latest from southern Lebanon amidst increasing Israeli attacks.Published On 26 May 202626 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo...
What has Pope Leo warned about AI – and why that’s significant
Pope Leo XIV says artificial intelligence must be “disarmed” as world leaders and private companies increase the technology’s use in many human activities, including war.On Monday, in the first encyclical of his papacy, titled Magnifica humanitas: On Safeguarding the...
France’s Kouame becomes youngest male Grand Slam match-winner in 17 years
At 17, Moise Kouame becomes the youngest winner of a Grand Slam match with French Open win against Marin Cilic.By ReutersPublished On 26 May 202626 May 2026French teenager Moise Kouame announced himself on the Grand Slam stage in emphatic fashion, beating former US...
Albert Manifold ousted as BP chair over governance and conduct concerns
BP stock falls by more than 4 percent in US and UK markets as governance concerns lead to chairman Albert Manifold’s ousting.By ReutersPublished On 26 May 202626 May 2026Albert Manifold is out as chairman of British Petroleum (BP), effective immediately after only...
Iranian fishermen struggle to survive amid Hormuz blockade
NewsFeedThe livelihoods of Iranian fishermen have taken a hit amid the US blockade on Iran’s ports in the Strait of Hormuz. One man in Hormozgan province told Al Jazeera about the dangers of going into the water to fish.Published On 26 May 202626 May 2026Click here to...
Scotland fans book 20 school buses for games at ‘inaccessible’ US World Cup
Dubbed the “Sommermarchen,” or “Summer Fairy Tale,” the 2006 World Cup in Germany was a widely praised showcase for a modern, unified nation that was welcoming to fans from around the globe.Part of that success was the “KombiTicket”, which gave fans free access to...
European countries and EU summon Russian envoys over threats on Kyiv
EU spokesperson Anitta Hipper says Russia’s threat to diplomats and foreign citizens is an ‘unacceptable escalation’. Published On 26 May 202626 May 2026Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and the European Union have summoned Russian envoys a day after Moscow warned...
Tehran labels US attacks ‘gross violation’, says it is prepared to respond
Iran’s foreign ministry says that US strikes in Iran’s southern Hormozgan province represent a “gross violation” of the fragile ceasefire in place since early April.The commander of the Revolutionary Guard’s Aerospace Force, Seyed Majid Moosavi, said it is prepared...
Israel is no longer ‘shooting and crying’
In the latest revelations about Israel’s brutal torture of Palestinian prisoners, which include rape and sexual violence, the world got yet another glimpse of the horrific reality of Palestinian life under unending Israeli settler colonial occupation. Any person with...
Hajj pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat under scorching desert sun
Published On 26 May 202626 May 2026Huge numbers of Muslims prayed on Mount Arafat at the most important ritual of the Hajj pilgrimage, as a punishing desert sun sent temperatures soaring towards 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).From daybreak on Tuesday,...
‘Leave Kyiv’: Why Russia’s latest Ukraine threat is a major escalation
Russia has urged foreigners to leave in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, and warned of more strikes on the city, suggesting a major escalation in its more-than-four-year-long war on Ukraine.In a statement issued on Monday, Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it planned...
Iran’s president praises military after US strikes
NewsFeedIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian praised the country’s military capabilities after the US carried out what it described as ‘self-defence’ strikes in southern Iran. Tehran condemned the attacks as a ‘gross violation’ of the ceasefire.Published On 26 May...