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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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Mass shooting with at least 10 attackers in Johannesburg
NewsFeedA manhunt is underway for at least 10 suspects in a mass shooting that left 12 people dead near Johannesburg, South Africa. The motive for the attack is not known but Al Jazeera’s Fahmida Miller reports that recent shootings have been linked to turf wars or...
The Light Within | Ep 5 – El Salvador
In a Salvadoran prison, young women from rival gangs must live together, learning to co-exist and prepare for life beyond the penitentiary’s walls.In El Salvador, a sweeping state of emergency has led to the widespread detention of young women connected to the gangs...
Trump hardens tone against Iran, says ‘may keep going’ with strikes
After insisting for weeks that a peace deal between the United States and Iran is close, President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric against Tehran, suggesting that time has run out to reach a diplomatic solution to the crisis.On Tuesday, the US military began...
US diplomat found dead in Myanmar, Thai woman in custody
The US Department of State confirms the fatality, but refuses to provide more information about the person’s death in Yangon. Published On 10 Jun 202610 Jun 2026A United States diplomat has been found dead in Myanmar’s largest city, according to the US Department of...
Bill Gates appears before Congress to testify over Epstein files
NewsFeedMicrosoft founder Bill Gates appeared before Congress to voluntarily testify in a congressional probe into the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. Gates said he hoped his testimony would support efforts to secure justice for...
Sanctions on settlers not enough: Target Israeli gov’t, say campaigners
Israeli settlers and far-right ministers have been slapped with new Western sanctions. But human rights groups and Palestinian campaigners say the measures fail to address systemic state complicity in the occupation of Palestinian territories.While the latest actions...
The myth of white Argentina still shapes the nation
Founder and President, Diáspora Africana de la Argentina (DIAFAR).Published On 10 Jun 202610 Jun 2026ListenListen (6 mins)Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoIn late March, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a...
What are Lebanon’s most important political parties?
Hezbollah is the most prominent of Lebanon’s political movements, and has long been the most powerful in the country.Its current battle with Israel means it has a huge say in the future of the country, but also places it at the centre of a debate with other political...
Eight red cards shown to Brazil in fiery friendly against US women
Four Brazilian players and four members of their coaching staff were sent off during a dramatic encounter in Fortaleza. Published On 10 Jun 202610 Jun 2026Brazil were shown eight red cards during a chaotic 1-0 defeat to the United States women’s national team in a...
US bombs Iran’s water facilities: Why that’s so significant
The United States and Iran engaged in some of the most intense fighting overnight since all-out hostilities in the ongoing US‑Israeli war on Iran were halted with a Pakistan‑mediated temporary ceasefire on April 8.A comprehensive peace agreement remains elusive as...
Mexico vs South Africa: World Cup group match – teams, start and lineups
The 2026 World Cup will have 13 different kickoff times. You can use the Al Jazeera Sport widget to find out exactly when your team is playing in your local time.Who: Mexico vs South AfricaWhat: FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A matchWhere: Estadio Azteca, Mexico CityWhen:...
West Bank ethnic cleansing, settler attacks Israel’s state policy: Amnesty
The displacement of Palestinians from the occupied West Bank forms part of a deliberate Israeli government strategy of ethnic cleansing rather than the actions of a few “rogue” settlers or far-right government ministers, according to global rights group Amnesty...