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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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Five Indian air force staff killed as transport plane crashes in Assam
Antonov An-32 transport plane crashed near Assam’s Jorhat region, air forces says. Published On 13 Jun 202613 Jun 2026Five Indian air force personnel have been killed after the aircraft they were travelling in crashed in the northeastern Indian state of Assam,...
Violence erupts at anti-government protest in DR Congo
The leader of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s opposition party, Martin Fayulu, was wounded during clashes between police and protestors. Hundreds demonstrated in the capital against constitutional changes that could allow President Tshisekedi to seek a third...
Qatar vs Switzerland: World Cup group match – preview, team news, lineups
Who: Qatar vs SwitzerlandWhat: FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B matchWhere: San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, San Francisco, USWhen: Saturday, 12pm local time (19:00 GMT)How to follow: Keep up with all updates on Al Jazeera SportAsian champions Qatar begin their World Cup...
Yemen’s ‘Spider-Man’ dies while scaling volcanic crater
NewsFeedYemen’s ‘Spider-Man’ has died after falling while climbing the 120-metre Haradhat Damt volcanic crater without equipment. Tributes have poured in from fans of Al-Qa’qa’ bin Antar, who became famous for his videos attempting daring climbs.Published On 13 Jun...
Israel attacks Lebanon despite being included in potential peace deal
NewsFeedIsrael has continued to attack Lebanon, despite Iran saying it was included in a potential memorandum of understanding with the US. Fresh forced displacement orders were issued on Saturday morning, following Israeli bombardment throughout Friday night on towns...
The US border runs straight through the World Cup
On June 11, the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicked off in Mexico, which, along with the United States and Canada, is cohosting this year’s tournament in an ostensible display of continental unity.From the get-go, the whole shared hosting concept was rather ludicrous, given...
US orders Anthropic to disable AI models for all foreign nationals
The company said it received an export control directive to suspend access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for foreign nationals.By Al Jazeera Staff and ReutersPublished On 13 Jun 202613 Jun 2026The AI firm Anthropic has blocked access to its newly released cutting-edge...
Knicks face Spurs in Game 5, with first NBA title in 53 years in sight
After an epic comeback, the New York Knicks head to San Antonio, hoping to beat the Spurs to seal the 2026 championship.By ReutersPublished On 13 Jun 202613 Jun 2026The San Antonio Spurs now own the worst collapse in NBA Finals history, but they refuse to be counted...
‘Right to protest genocide’ denied: Scotland’s Palestine Action supporters
Glasgow, Scotland – A year ago, 70-year-old Cathy Allen raised a placard that read, “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action”, in Edinburgh.The July 19 protest was the first Scottish action organised by Defend Our Juries, a group leading a civil disobedience...
Iran war day 106: US and Iran say deal close but Lebanon fighting continues
US and Iran say a deal to end the war is within reach, with a final text agreed but key steps still pending. Published On 13 Jun 202613 Jun 2026Iran and the United States appeared to edge closer to a deal to end the war on Friday, with officials saying an agreement...
Molokhia cigarettes: Gaza’s toxic alternative to tobacco
The use of molokhia mixed with nicotine has become common as street vendors try to get by.What was once a modest source of income before the war has become increasingly unstable because of Israeli restrictions on imports into Gaza.Israel has not allowed tobacco...
Doctors Without Borders investigation finds exploitation by staff in Chad
The organisation employs tens of thousands of workers, local and foreign, to respond to crises across several countries.Published On 13 Jun 202613 Jun 2026An internal report by the aid group Doctors Without Borders, known by its French initials MSF, has found that...