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Syria holds legislative elections in former Kurdish-controlled areas

Al Jazeera’s Heidi Pett reports on the Syrian legislative elections in Hasakah and the town of Kobane.

Kate Mansi to Exit ‘General Hospital’ After Three Years

Actor Kate Mansi is bowing out of “General Hospital” after three years in the role of Kristina Corinthos Davis. It’s understood that Mansi’s final episodes…

AI fever and off-exchange boom grip Japanese retail traders

Average daily trading volume on Tokyo Stock Exchange’s prime market almost doubles in 12 months

‘Marshals’: New Villains & Love Interests Emerge In Season Finale Of CBS’ ‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff

Marshals, CBS’ Yellowstone spinoff starring Luke Grimes’ Kayce Dutton, closed out its freshman finale with another firefight, a new bad guy and a love interest that seems to have…

Stephen Colbert’s Surprise Appearance on Michigan Public-Access Show Erupts in Online Brouhaha

The social media-verse exploded with rumors that Paramount was trying to "suppress" the episode, but the truth is something different.

CBS Suspends Takedown Notices on Bootleg YouTube Uploads of Stephen Colbert’s ‘Only in Monroe’ Public Access Show After Outcry

Yes, it’s true, Paramount/CBS had been issuing takedown notices to YouTube users who were uploading bootleg copies of Stephen Colbert’s recent return to hosting an…

Judd Apatow Pens Earnest Essay About Importance Of Late-Night TV: “The Hosts We Have Now … Are Going To Fight Until Their Last Breath”

Writer, producer and director Judd Apatow penned an earnest essay about the importance of late-night television — and safeguarding it in the American consciousness — as last week…

How 'electric' Watkins forced his way back into Tuchel's England

Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney praise Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins on his "unbelievable" hot streak since he was left out of the England squad in March.

Oil prices tumble as deal to end Iran war appears close, though Trump says there’s no rush

The U.S. appears close to reaching an agreement that would end the war with Iran and reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to reports Sunday, sending oil prices sharply…

Ecuador’s Noboa pledges to extradite criminals in State of the Union speech

The right-wing president highlighted anti-crime operations and economic progress, while critics warned of abuses.

Cuba thanks China for rice shipment amid worsening humanitarian conditions

The Caribbean island has faced a fuel blockade that has cut off essential supplies, as Trump seeks regime change.

Inside a Beirut barbershop shaped by war and crisis

For nearly 20 years, Mario Habib has run a barbershop through wars, economic collapse and political crisis in Lebanon.

After San Diego shooting, Muslim Americans aim to turn grief into action

More than 25,000 US Muslims have come together for the annual ICNA conference, where speakers encouraged activism.

‘Passenger’ Review: André Øvredal’s Roadbound Horror is a Stylish, Satisfying Thrill-Ride

Some of the most effective horror films craft their scares out of the reassuring everyday. In “Passenger”, the familiar routines and sounds associated with driving become ominous…

Pakistan’s Eid livestock traders losing as war on Iran pushes up prices

Livestock traders in Pakistan say the war on Iran has hurt their sales ahead of Eid al-Adha.

She was told to marry in a country which bans girls' education. So she got in a taxi and fled

Nearly five years on from the school ban, young women say they have waved goodbye to their dreams.

How ‘Obsession’ Became an Unprecedented Box Office Horror Hit — and One of the Year’s Most Profitable Movies

“Obsession” is, well, the obsession of the box office. That’s after the low-budget horror film earned $22 million from 2,655 North American theaters in its…

Senegal parliament speaker steps down as political crisis worsens

The move by speaker El Malick Ndiaye clears the way for sacked premier Ousmane Sonko to run for head of parliament.

The moment that broke Guardiola on day a decade of glory ended

Pep Guardiola was playing it cool in his final game in charge of Manchester City - until the magnitude of the day gripped him on the hour mark.

League One to Europa League in four years - Sunderland defy odds

When Trai Hume signed for Sunderland for just £200,000 when they were in League One, he would not have in his wildest dreams thought he would be scoring to send the club into…

Ebola spreads in the DRC as authorities struggle to contain outbreak

The Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading as cases been confirmed in Uganda.

Turkish riot police storm opposition offices after leaders ousted

Officers forced their way into the building days after the party vowed to defy a court ruling removing its leaders.

Jones claims breakthrough French Open win after 'hardest moment of career'

Britain's Francesca Jones earns an emotional first Grand Slam match win at the French Open following "the hardest moment" of her career.

How will Iran war fallout impact upcoming US elections?

Trump purges Republican critics, but are the prospects for his party in upcoming elections heading up or down?

Uber weighs higher bid for Delivery Hero after €11.5bn offer rebuffed

San Francisco-based group approached major shareholder in German food group

Stephen Amell Shares First ‘Baywatch’ Reboot Promo: “I Dream in Slow Motion”

The actor, who plays Captain Hobie Buchannon, son of David Hasselhoff's Mitch Buchannon, debuted the teaser for the Fox series, set to premiere in January.

‘He didn’t really pay attention’: I told my friend he left millions on the table in retirement. Did I do the right thing?

“He lived very frugally and maxed out his 401(k)s.”

Fernandes breaks Premier League record as Man Utd beat Brighton

Manchester United beat Brighton on the final day of the season, with captain Bruno Fernandes breaking the Premier League record for most assists in a single campaign.

Beartooth Singer Caleb Shomo Comes Out as a ‘Proudly Gay Man’ in Emotional Message to Fans

Caleb Shomo, the frontman for rock band Beartooth, has come out as gay in a message to his fans. Shomo took to Instagram on May 23 to reveal “I am a proudly gay man,”…

Fulham finish season with comfortable win over Newcastle

Substitute Thomas Cairney scores a superb long-range strike as Fulham signed off with a comfortable win against Newcastle United on the final day of the Premier League season.

Xreal, Google’s smartglasses partner, thinks it has finally mastered this notoriously tricky industry

Chi Xu, the founder and CEO of XREAL, thinks the smart glasses business has finally reached a turning point.

California declares emergency as fire crews race to contain toxic leak

Thousands have been evacuated as officials warn a tank containing about 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate could explode.

Republican hardliners warn Trump is giving up too much in Iran talks

US president is trying to quell an internal backlash from hawks who demand Tehran’s complete surrender

Trump says US will not ‘rush into a deal’ with Iran as talks continue

Comments downplay hopes of an imminent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

Zelenskyy speaks to Al Jazeera at site of major Russian attacks in Kyiv

Russia has launched one of its largest attacks on Kyiv since the war began, firing hundreds of drones and missiles.

West Ham deserve to be in the Premier League - Nuno

West Ham's Nuno Espirito Santo expresses his disappointment at the club's relegation despite a valiant effort on the final day of the Premier League season.

Fatou Bensouda on Israeli threats against her and the ICC

The court's former chief prosecutor says justice is being sacrificed to political interests.

Ebola outbreak poses massive challenges, warns nurse

Kate White says she is "extremely concerned about the inability to get resources" to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

West Ham go down as Salah and Guardiola make emotional Premier League exits

Tottenham secure Premier League survival with 1-0 win over Everton as West Ham's 14-year stay in top division ends.

Is the stock market closed on Memorial Day? Does the post office deliver mail?

The holiday weekend will affect the stock and bond market. Here’s what you need to know.

ECB summons banks to urge them to fix flaws exposed by latest AI models

Supervisor to stress seriousness of risks to financial system at hastily arranged meeting

Just stop moaning and pay your taxes

Fetishising tax avoidance in the US must end if the republic is to survive

Robotaxis need to be tested in real traffic

To achieve safe, cost-effective autonomy we need to see how other road users react to the vehicles

Short sellers reap more than $2.3bn profit betting against gambling companies

Online groups under pressure from jump in prediction markets’ popularity in US and steep tax rises in UK

The Man Behind ‘Mandalorian’: How Brendan Wayne Became Pedro Pascal’s Body Double and Channeled His Grandfather, John Wayne

Pedro Pascal may be the face of bounty hunter Din Djarin in “Mandalorian and Grogu,” but there’s another actor who does much of the walking, talking and…

Trump says there’s no rush as deal to end Iran war, reopen Strait of Hormuz appears close

The U.S. appears close to reaching an agreement that would end the war with Iran and reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to reports Sunday.

Usyk avoids huge upset with last-second stoppage

Oleksandr Usyk survived a scare against kickboxer Rico Verhoeven to score a controversial 11th-round stoppage in Giza, Egypt, preventing what would have been a monumental upset…

‘Gilded Age’ Season 4 First Look, New ‘Harry Potter’ Footage Among Teases in New HBO Max Trailer

A new HBO Max trailer is filled with new footage of returning series and first look footage of some of the year’s most anticipated titles. The following shows have clips…

Iran team trains through World Cup uncertainty

Al Jazeera exclusive footage follows Iran’s national football team as they train for the World Cup in Turkiye.

Turkish police storm main opposition CHP’s party headquarters

Violence erupted after Turkish police stormed the headquarters of the main opposition CHP party in Ankara.