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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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US lists China’s BYD, Alibaba, Baidu as ‘Chinese military companies’
The United States has designated Chinese corporate giants Alibaba, BYD and Baidu as companies that support China’s military, expanding its blacklist to some of the country’s best-known commercial brands.The Pentagon included the firms in an update on Monday that is...
Botswana diamond slump hits miners living on the edge of survival
Orapa, Botswana – It is a year since Motshwegwa Rakhudu lost his job after 14 years working as an installer at Debswana diamond mining operations in northern Botswana. He says he had been on rolling three-year renewable contracts with Enabler Hires (Pty) Ltd, and...
New York City crowd boos US President Donald Trump at NBA playoff game
NewsFeedUS President Donald Trump was loudly booed when he was shown on screens during the national anthem before Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks.Published On 9 Jun 20269 Jun 2026Click here to share on social...
ICC prosecutor suspended pending vote on sexual misconduct claims
Karim Khan rejects suspension as ICC governing body refers him to disciplinary proceedings before member states. Published On 9 Jun 20269 Jun 2026The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has been suspended from his duties, the tribunal’s...
Israel continues strikes on Lebanon despite halting attacks on Iran
NewsFeedIsraeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged a halt in fighting with Iran, but vowed to respond “with force” to future attacks. Israel says it will continue operations in Lebanon, claiming to focus on Hezbollah targets.Published On 9 Jun 20269 Jun 2026Click here...
Iran war live: Trump warns Netanyahu as Israel, Tehran halt fighting
blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, Israeli strikes have killed 3,637 people in Lebanon since March, with 11,188 wounded, the Health Ministry says. Published On 9 Jun 20269 Jun 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo...
Maine’s Platner faces test as four US states hold midterm primary votes
Four states are set to hold their primary votes, further solidifying the battle lines for the United States midterm elections in November.On Tuesday, citizens in Maine, South Carolina, North Dakota and Nevada are set to cast their ballots in party primaries, designed...
Trump nominates Todd Blanche as attorney general, setting up Senate fight
President Donald Trump has nominated Todd Blanche, his former personal lawyer, to officially take over the role of attorney general, the top law enforcement position in the United States.Currently, Blanche serves as attorney general in an interim capacity. But the...
Survivors recall Israeli raid that killed 274 in Gaza refugee camp
NewsFeedTwo years on, witnesses recount the June 2024 Israeli raid on Nuseirat refugee camp to free four captives. Disguised forces and air raids killed at least 274 Palestinians, with families threatened and loved ones killed before their eyes.Published On 8 Jun...
Tech giant OpenAI files for US initial public offering
OpenAI did not disclose the size or terms of the offering, and said a timeline has not yet been determined.By ReutersPublished On 8 Jun 20268 Jun 2026ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has confidentially filed for a United States initial public offering (IPO), joining rival...
UN human rights leader calls for Cuba sanctions to be ‘lifted immediately’
Volker Turk, the high commissioner for human rights at the United Nations, has issued some of his harshest criticism yet of the recent sanctions the United States has imposed on Cuba.On Monday, Turk drew a line between the increasing restrictions on the Cuban economy...
US confirms it denied entry to Somali referee set to take part in World Cup
The United States has denied entry to a top Somali referee who was set to participate in the FIFA World Cup, raising concerns about Washington’s travel restrictions and their impact on the tournament.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed to Al Jazeera on...