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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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Tennis stars rejoice as Serena Williams announces competitive comeback
Serena Williams has shaken up the tennis world by announcing her competitive return to the game after a nearly four-year absence.The 23-time Grand Slam winner and mother of two said on Monday that she will compete in women’s doubles at this month’s Queen’s Club...
France World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad
Previous World Cup appearances: 16Best performance: Winners (1998, 2018)First appearance: 1930 (Uruguay)Top goal scorer: Just Fontaine (13)Most appearances: Hugo Lloris (20)Player to watch: Kylian MbappeFIFA world ranking: 1The FIFA World Cup begins on June 11. You...
Huge Messi statue taken down in India over safety fears
NewsFeedA 21-metre statue of Lionel Messi in India’s Kolkata, which organisers said is the world’s tallest footballer statue, has been removed after concerns it was swaying in the wind.Published On 2 Jun 20262 Jun 2026Click here to share on social...
Nigerian drifters build track, dream of Formula One
NewsFeedNigerian drifters are working on building a go-kart track, with the aspiration it could launch future Formula One drivers. Drifting – where drivers intentionally oversteer to ‘drift’ sideways through corners – has gained a following among young...
Norway salvages 18th-century shipwreck, recovers porcelain and chandelier
NewsFeedArchaeologists recovered Chinese porcelain and European goods from an 18th-century shipwreck found 600 metres deep in the Skagerrak Strait off southern Norway. The trove includes blue and white bowls, goblets, textiles, grain and chandelier parts as experts...
Hailstorm hits Denver and causes widespread disruption
NewsFeedA powerful hailstorm swept through the US city of Denver, bringing hailstones reportedly as large as golf balls and causing widespread disruption across the area. The severe weather impacted roads and travel as storm cells moved through...
Mozambique says 5 citizens killed in ‘xenophobic attacks’ in South Africa
The violence prompted 300 Mozambicans to return home by their own means over the weekend, with more than 500 still in the country now beginning the official repatriation process. Published On 2 Jun 20262 Jun 2026At least five Mozambican nationals have been killed in...
India’s Zee Entertainment signs World Cup 2026 broadcast deal with FIFA
Zee will broadcast the 2026 and 2030 World Cups and the 2027 Women’s World Cup among 39 FIFA tournaments until 2034. Published On 2 Jun 20262 Jun 2026FIFA has struck a deal with India’s Zee Entertainment to broadcast the World Cup in the country, ending a months-long...
Rafael Grossi: the next Iran nuclear deal will look very different
NewsFeedIAEA Director General Rafael Grossi says the 2015 Iran nuclear deal is no longer a workable model. Iran’s nuclear technology and capabilities have advanced significantly, and any future agreement must reflect today’s realities, including the impact of the...
Mexican protesters clash with police ahead of the 2026 World Cup
NewsFeedTeachers marched in Mexico City demanding better pay and pensions, warning of further protests ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Al Jazeera’s Julia Galiano reports police fired tear gas after some demonstrators pushed through barricades near a FIFA fan...
Google parent Alphabet to sell $80bn in stock to fund AI plans
US tech giant says fundraising drive includes deal to sell $10 bn of stock to Berkshire Hathaway. Published On 2 Jun 20262 Jun 2026Alphabet, Google’s parent company, has announced plans to sell $80bn worth of shares to fund its rollout of artificial...
Woman assaulted by Dutch police at asylum centre speaks to Al Jazeera
NewsFeedMalak Mahmoud, the heavily pregnant woman filmed being thrown to the ground by a Dutch police officer as her Palestinian husband from Gaza was detained, has spoken to Al Jazeera. Police in Zeist issued a statement saying they are reviewing the use...