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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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Can Manchester City overtake Arsenal to win the Premier League title?
Who: Manchester City vs Crystal PalaceWhat: English Premier LeagueWhere: Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, United KingdomWhen: Wednesday, May 13, at 8pm (19:00 GMT)How to follow: We’ll have all the buildup on Al Jazeera Sport from 16:00 GMT in advance of our live...
Pakistan scrambles to salvage US-Iran diplomacy as ceasefire faces collapse
Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan has rejected allegations that it had sheltered Iranian military aircraft from potential United States strikes as the fragile ceasefire it helped broker between Washington and Tehran appears increasingly at risk.The Ministry of Foreign...
Video: Philippine senator flees ICC arrest over role in drug war
NewsFeedPhilippines Senator Ronald Dela Rosa has taken refuge in the country’s parliament, as police sought to detain him on Monday in accordance with an ICC arrest warrant. This is what we know of his role in former President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war,...
Can China counter US sanctions with its trade power?
From sanctions to rare earths, the economic rivalry between the US and China is intensifying.Signalling a more aggressive stance, China is now pushing back more openly against economic pressure from the United States.Beijing has ordered its companies to ignore US...
The crisis is Sudan is much worse than what is acknowledged
I recently visited Khartoum for the first time since the war started. It quickly became clear to me that the world still doesn’t fully comprehend what has happened there. In the streets of Sudan’s capital, the destruction was apocalyptic. A city that used to have a...
Over 370 Afghans killed in Pakistan conflict in first 3 months of 2026: UN
Fighting between the Taliban and Pakistani forces intensified in February, with many civilians killed in air raids.Published On 12 May 202612 May 2026At least 372 Afghan civilians were killed and 397 injured as a result of cross-border violence between Taliban forces...
USA’s Johnny Cardoso expected to miss World Cup through ankle injury
Atletico Madrid midfielder Cardoso is the latest name in the growing list of injured players for tournament cohosts USA.By ReutersPublished On 12 May 202612 May 2026Atletico Madrid’s midfielder Johnny Cardoso will undergo surgery on his right ankle, the La Liga...
At least nine people killed in explosion at Pakistan market
About 30 people wounded in blast in town of Sarai Naurang, in Lakki Marwat district, northwestern Pakistan. Published On 12 May 202612 May 2026An explosion in a busy market in northwestern Pakistan has killed at least nine people and wounded 30, according to emergency...
Will Messi play? Argentina answer fan queries in 55-man World Cup squad
Argentina captain is named in preliminary squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 but has not confirmed his participation.Published On 12 May 202612 May 2026Lionel Messi’s participation in the FIFA World Cup has been the subject of fan queries for the past few months, but...
Mass wedding brings brief joy to couples in devastated Gaza
Palestinian couples gathered for a collective wedding ceremony in Gaza organised by a Turkish charity amid rubble and displacement. Brides and grooms described trying to reclaim moments of joy after months of Israeli attacks, destruction and life in tents.Published On...
Israeli military kills six in Lebanon, issues more displacement threats
The deadly air attack comes just days before Israeli and Lebanese officials are due to meet in Washington. Published On 12 May 202612 May 2026Israel’s military has killed six people in an air raid on a house in southern Lebanon, the latest violation of a United...
Live: First UK minister quits amid calls for PM Starmer’s resignation
blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, The British premier is under pressure to quit after his Labour Party suffered election losses. Published On 12 May 202612 May 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Article...