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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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Ranking the Middle East and North African teams at World Cup 2026
You can follow the action on Al Jazeera’s dedicated World Cup 2026 page with all the latest news, match build-up and live text commentary, and keep up to date with group standings, real-time match results and schedules.The Middle East and North Africa region (MENA)...
Indian crew rescued after attack on oil tanker off Oman
NewsFeed24 Indian crew members had to be rescued from an oil tanker after it was struck by a US missile off the coast of Oman.Published On 9 Jun 20269 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera...
Deschamps backs hat-trick hero Olise to shine for France at World Cup
Michael Olise starred alongside Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue in 3-1 win against Northern Ireland.Published On 9 Jun 20269 Jun 2026France coach Didier Deschamps challenged forward Michael Olise to make his mark at the World Cup, after he hit a...
Protests erupt in Kenya over US Ebola quarantine centre in Nanyuki
Anger grows in Kenya as residents accuse the US of offloading Ebola risks onto Kenyans. Published On 9 Jun 20269 Jun 2026Kenyan police have fired tear gas to disperse protesters in the central town of Nanyuki, who have been opposing a quarantine centre for Americans...
World Cup 2026: What time can fans in Europe, Middle East and Africa watch?
Are you a football fan in Europe, Africa or the Middle East? Scroll down to find out World Cup timings in your region. Published On 9 Jun 20269 Jun 2026With FIFA World Cup 2026 matches spread across the United States, Mexico and Canada, the kickoff timings will vary...
‘They were laughing’: Israel’s use of rape and sexual abuse in prisons
Warning: This story contains descriptions of sexual assault that some readers may find disturbing.Muhammad al-Bakri specifically remembers the date of his rape.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listIt was April 10, 2024, during the Eid al-Fitr holiday, at the...
Trump says Iran deal in ‘final throes’
NewsFeedDonald Trump said that he’s in the ‘final throes’ of a deal with Iran that could be signed in the next ‘two or three days’, after the recent escalation in attacks.Published On 9 Jun 20269 Jun 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al...
Spain cruise past Peru in final World Cup 2026 warm-up match
Mikel Oyarzabal opens the scoring after two minutes as Spain comfortably win their final World Cup warm-up in Puebla. Published On 9 Jun 20269 Jun 2026Spain wrapped up their World Cup warm-up matches with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Peru in Puebla, Mexico.Mikel...
Iran’s lakes are vanishing: Satellite images show a deepening water crisis
For many Iranians, the most immediate threat is no longer just war, but water.Years of drought, falling rainfall and unsustainable water use have pushed the country into severe water stress, depleting reservoirs, rivers and groundwater reserves. The US-Israel war on...
Race to find survivors as Philippines quake toll rises to 37
Rescue teams in the Philippines are racing to reach survivors after a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the country’s south, killing at least 37 people and injuring 400.In the hard-hit city of General Santos on the island of Mindanao, rescuers on Tuesday...
Nuclear weapons spending surges to record high of $119bn, report says
International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons says states spent an extra $16.8bn on their nuclear arsenals in 2025. Published On 9 Jun 20269 Jun 2026Global spending on nuclear weapons last year rose to an all-time high of $119bn, according to a report by...
‘As close as lips and teeth’: The highs and lows of China-North Korea ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Pyongyang on Monday to the full theatre of North Korean state ceremony, with flags, flowers, military honours and crowds to welcome the leader of the country that has long been one of North Korea’s closest allies.Kim Jong Un and...