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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 says Iran asking for things he ‘can’t agree to’ in latest proposal
Trump says the Iranian offer sent via Pakistan contains terms he’s not satisfied with.Published On 1 May 20261 May 2026Donald Trump has said that he is “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest peace proposal to end the war which has killed thousands and triggered a global...
Trump announces 25 percent tariffs on European Union cars, trucks
US president says EU ‘not complying’ with current trade deal; launches latest tariffs amid global economic uncertainty. Published On 1 May 20261 May 2026United States President Donald Trump has said he will increase tariffs on automobiles from the European Union to 25...
Poll finds 61 percent of Americans believe attacking Iran was a mistake
Poll finds that Americans are concerned about impact of the war on the cost of living and sceptical of success thus far. Published On 1 May 20261 May 2026A new poll has found that a large majority of people in the United States believe that the decision to take...
US warns shippers against paying Strait of Hormuz tolls, ‘donations’
Latest warning comes as Iranian state media reports Tehran has presented new peace proposal to US. Published On 1 May 20261 May 2026The United States has warned that any shippers paying tolls or other fees to Iran for passage through the Strait of Hormuz risk being...
Michael Jackson’s biopic and what it leaves out
A new biopic revisits Michael Jackson – but what’s left out of his story, and who decides his legacy?A new estate-backed film, Michael, tells the story of Michael Jackson’s rise from Gary, Indiana to global fame, highlighting hits like Thriller and his record-breaking...
UAE exit from OPEC signals closer alignment with US interests, experts say
As the United Arab Emirates’s exit from OPEC officially takes effect, experts say the United States government will welcome the move for its potential to curb the oil-producing cartel’s pricing power.While the UAE’s withdrawal, which went into effect on Friday, has...
EU trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc takes provisional effect
The long-awaited deal creates one of the world’s largest free trade areas with 720m potential consumers.By Al Jazeera Staff and The Associated PressPublished On 1 May 20261 May 2026The long-awaited trade deal between the European Union and South America’s Mercosur...
Pentagon announces deal with seven AI companies for classified systems
Most recent instance of department integrating with AI comes amid Anthropic standoff, concern over use in Iran war.Washington, DC – The United States Department of Defense has announced a new agreement with seven Artificial Intelligence companies to use their advanced...
Turkish police fire tear gas, arrest hundreds at May Day rally
NewsFeedTurkish authorities violently crackdown on May Day demonstrations at Istanbul’s Taksim Square, firing tear gas from riot-control vehicles into the crowd. A Turkish legal organisation says at least 370 people were arrested on Friday.Published On 1 May 20261 May...
Italian firefighters respond to Tuscany wildfires
NewsFeedWildfires have ravaged over 810 hectares (2,000 acres) of forest in Tuscany and Italian authorities evacuated around 3500 people from the surrounding area.Published On 1 May 20261 May 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera...
Cricket club bans social media comments to protect players’ mental health
English basement county, Kent, are led by former international Adam Hollioake, who is concerned for players’ well being.Published On 1 May 20261 May 2026The English cricket club Kent has suspended comments on their official social media accounts, with head coach Adam...
Benfica’s Mourinho says no contact with Real Madrid about manager’s job
Ex Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has been linked with a return to the Spanish club to replace interim Alvaro Arbeloa.Published On 1 May 20261 May 2026Benfica coach Jose Mourinho says there has been no contact between him and Real Madrid, despite speculation that the...