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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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GameStop targets eBay with unsolicited $56bn acquisition offer
By AP and ReutersPublished On 4 May 20264 May 2026GameStop made an unsolicited $56bn bid to acquire e-commerce giant eBay—a company with a market value nearly four times higher—as the video game retailer seeks to boost profitability.eBay confirmed the offer on Monday...
Lebanon Latest
Israel intensifies airstrikesRead moreAl Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto brings you the latest on continued fighting in southern Lebanon.Published On 4 May 20264 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera...
US releases Touska container ship crew: Why it matters
The United States has transferred 22 crew members from the Iranian container ship, the Touska, to Pakistan, in what Islamabad describes as a “confidence-building measure” during tension in the Strait of Hormuz.US Central Command (CENTCOM) spokesman, Captain Tim...
Satellite imagery reveals how Sudan’s war scorched its ‘breadbasket’
For the past three years, reports of wartime atrocities and dire humanitarian crises have been making the headlines from Sudan. Now, satellite imagery shows the extent of the damage to the country’s agriculture and industrial sectors.An Al Jazeera digital...
Does Trump hold ‘all the cards’ against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz?
“I have all the cards,” posted the White House on its X account on Sunday, alongside an image of President Donald Trump holding playing cards from the Uno game, in a message appearing to signal Washington’s confidence in its ongoing war on Iran.Uno is a card game in...
India loses its last left-wing government after five decades
Bengaluru, India – In the sultry August heat of 2007, India’s government under Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was sweating over the future of negotiations with the United States over a landmark nuclear deal. The proposed agreement aimed to ease access to nuclear fuel...
Armenia hosts major EU summits in pivot away from Russia
NewsFeedEuropean leaders have gathered in Armenia for two major summits, as security, trade, and the war in Ukraine dominate talks. The meetings come as a signal of Armenia’s deepening ties with the EU, raising questions over its long-standing alignment with...
Modi’s party poised for big wins in Indian state elections
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party is set to win two of four crucial state elections, expand its influence and weaken its key rival halfway into his third term in office.Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was expected to return to power in the eastern state...
Formula One plans return to V8 engines as electrical revolution loses spark
F1 cars could return to traditional V8 engines by 2030, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem says at Miami GP.Published On 4 May 20264 May 2026Four races into Formula One’s new era and the peak of electrical power’s influence on the sport may already be in the rear-view...
Russian strikes kill at least eight in Ukraine, while drones hit Moscow
Kharkiv and Kherson targeted by missiles, while Russian capital suffers a rare hit from drones. Published On 4 May 20264 May 2026Russian missile attacks have killed at least eight people in Ukraine following a rare overnight drone strike on Moscow.A Russian strike...
Which Premier League teams can still qualify for the Champions League?
Manchester United’s 3-2 victory over Liverpool on Sunday confirmed that they are headed back to the UEFA Champions League (UCL) after a two-year absence.With Arsenal and Manchester City also already guaranteed to be playing in European football’s elite club...
What is hantavirus, suspected in deaths of three people on cruise ship?
Three people who were on board a Netherlands-based cruise ship in the Atlantic have died during a suspected outbreak of the hantavirus, authorities say. The virus is a rare infection transmitted to humans by rodents.On Monday, the World Health Organization (WHO) said...