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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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Trump’s repeated ultimatums betray his lack of leverage over Iran
NewsFeedFoad Izadi of Tehran University says US President Trump’s repeated threats of renewed full-scale war are a sign of weakness, coming after 37 days of US bombing failed to force Iran into capitulation.Published On 19 May 202619 May 2026Click here to share on...
WHO responding to ‘complex, difficult’ Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
NewsFeedThe World Health Organization is getting health experts and supplies to DR Congo to battle the Ebola outbreak. WHO representative Anne Ancia says the situation in Bunia, the epicentre of the outbreak, is complex and difficult.Published On 19 May 202619 May...
Russia-China ties ‘stabilising’ force in world, Putin says before Xi talks
Russia’s Vladimir Putin is travelling to China for second meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in less than a year.Russian President Vladimir Putin has hailed Moscow and Beijing’s deepening ties as a “stabilising” force on the world stage ahead of talks with Chinese...
Two teen gunmen kill three at San Diego mosque in suspected hate crime
NewsFeedTwo gunmen have killed three people at the Islamic Center of San Diego in what police are treating as a hate crime. Police say the attackers, aged 17 and 19, died from self-inflicted gunshots. A security guard was among those killed.Published On 19 May 202619...
Iran war live: Trump says Iran attack postponed at request of Gulf allies
blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, Al Jazeera’s correspondent in Tehran says Iranian leaders are ‘projecting defiance’ and rejecting ‘public pressure’ from the US. Published On 19 May 202619 May 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al...
US suspends joint defence effort with Canada dating back to World War II
The Trump administration has frequently accused US allies of failing to live up to mutual defence obligations. Published On 18 May 202618 May 2026The United States has said it will not take part in a joint board for continental defence with Canada, depicting the...
A packed race for governor: What to know about Oregon’s primary elections
In the northwest corner of the United States, Oregon has fostered a reputation as a left-wing stronghold. Since the 1980s, the Beaver State has consistently elected Democrats in most of its statewide races.But even in a comfortably blue state like Oregon, the fight to...
Brazil call up Neymar to World Cup 2026 squad
Brazil’s all-time leading scorer Neymar called up for World Cup 2026 as Carlo Ancelotti turns to forward for first time.By The Associated PressPublished On 18 May 202618 May 2026Neymar has made Brazil’s World Cup squad, a selection many local analysts and former...
A redistricting re-do? What to know about Alabama’s primary elections
Alabama is one of the several states in the United States heading to the polls on Tuesday for primary elections.But this primary season has an unexpected hiccup for voters in the deep-red southern state. Some may have to return to the ballot box in a few...
Is the US trying to force regime change in Cuba?
NewsFeedCuba is suffering nationwide electricity blackouts after the US cut off its oil supplies by threatening other countries with tariffs. Now, the US is offering Cuba $100m in aid but only if Cuba lets the US dictate its future. Al Jazeera’s Hala Al Shami explains...
Guardiola on verge of Manchester City exit at end of Premier League season
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is understood to be stepping down at end of season after 17 years at EPL club.By ReutersPublished On 18 May 202618 May 2026Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City after a decade in charge, according to widespread reports,...
Venezuelan protesters clash with police at rally for political prisoners
NewsFeedProtesters in Venezuela have clashed with police at a rally for political prisoners. Protests began after Carmen Navas, the mother of a political prisoner, died 10 days after learning her missing son died in custody.Published On 18 May 202618 May 2026Click...