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Watch: Man attacked by bear at steel works in Japan

Watch: Man attacked by bear at steel works in Japan

Trump to attend delayed White House Correspondents’ Dinner after shooting

Press freedom advocates, however, have warned that the dinner could give Trump a podium to attack the news media.

Iran war live: US hits Iran’s Qeshm, says Tehran targeted Kuwait, Bahrain

US President Trump reported to lash out at Israeli PM Netanyahu over Israel’s threat to strike Beirut suburbs.

Rania al‑Abbasi’s children: The truth revealed

Syrian commission confirms the deaths of Rania al-Abbasi’s six children, missing under Bashar al-Assad’s rule.

Putin remains uncompromising on Ukraine, but is public discourse on war changing in Russia?

Russia is intensifying attacks in Ukraine but more than four years of war are causing concern even among Putin loyalists.

Protesters use ‘Ebola coffin’ to rally against US quarantine centre

Demonstrators in Nairobi have carried an ‘Ebola’ coffin to protest a proposed US quarantine facility.

Drones light up Taipei’s night sky for Computex trade show

Drones lit up the evening sky near Taiwan’s Taipei 101 skyscraper in a dazzling display for the Computex trade show.

'Keir Starmer made us promises - and we thought they'd be kept'

Two boys from Gaza who received medical treatment in the UK have said the prime minister has "broken a promise" to reunite them with their families and bring over hundreds of…

Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold

Israel continues its campaign in the south, though has not struck Beirut after a deal announced by the US.

Trump taps housing official Bill Pulte to be US spymaster

The head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, who pushed for criminal charges against Trump's foes, will step in as acting Director of National Intelligence.

‘Milestone’: Macron opens Paris monument honouring Rwanda genocide victims

President Macron, acknowledging France's 'responsibility' in the genocide, calls memorial a reconciliation 'milestone'.

Blue Origin failure sets back NASA lunar goals

Blue Origin’s latest rocket test didn’t just end in a fireball — it may have burned a hole in NASA’s timeline.

Canada formally requests 16-year renewal of North American free trade pact

In a letter to his North American counterparts, US-Canada Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the three countries should renew the USMCA trade deal.

White House Correspondents' Dinner rescheduled after shooting incident

The annual dinner, which was held in April this year, was interrupted when a gunman stormed a security checkpoint.

Microsoft says new quantum chip 1,000 times more reliable than predecessor

The tech giant predicts it will have a quantum computer that can solve commercially useful problems by the end of the decade.

'They'll fix the building, but not our souls': Sleepy Kyiv neighbourhood hit in Russian strike

Scenes of devastation greet residents emerging from underground shelters after a major Russian attack.

Who are the best young players to watch at FIFA World Cup 2026?

Al Jazeera counts down the top young footballers who could emerge as global names at the tournament in North America.

Iran’s supreme leader appears more active as talks continue: US’s Rubio

Tehran has agreed to discuss previously off-limits aspects of its nuclear file, US State Secretary tells lawmakers.

Mysteriously missing New Jersey congressman receives Trump endorsement

Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr has not been seen for months but is expected to win Tuesday's election.

US university sells dead bodies to navy for Israeli military training

The AJ+ documentary series Direct From investigates connections between body donations and Israeli military programmes.

Canada seeks USMCA renewal for 16 years, sector tariff discussions

Trade discussions between the two countries have been frozen since late last year.

UN tells world to brace for extreme weather as El Nino looms

Potential impacts, including floods, drought and heatwaves, could 'hit even harder' this year, UN chief warns.

British couple lose Iran jail sentence appeal, family says

Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested in January 2025 during a global motorbike journey.

British couple jailed in Iran lose appeal, family says

A British couple jailed on spying charges in Iran have lost an appeal against their convictions, their family has said.

Canada formally requests renewal of North American free trade pact

In a letter to his North American counterparts, US-Canada Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the three countries should renew the USMCA trade deal.

Belgian NGO urges India to arrest Israeli reservist over alleged war crimes

The Hind Rajab Foundation is using videos made by Eitan Gilboa and posted to social media as evidence.

Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue after Trump saying they’d stop

Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon have continued, a day after US President said the ‘shooting’ would stop

A US-Iran conflict was wargamed 14 years ago - here's how it went

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Southampton backs ‘spygate’ Eckert despite world’s most lucrative game miss

Southampton back Tonda Eckert despite missing out on a playoff final for a Premier League place due to spying scandal.

Underground drug smuggling tunnel discovered from Tijuana to San Diego

A tunnel was discovered running underneath the US-Mexico border, allegedly used to smuggle drugs and weapons.

Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others' accounts

Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked.

Two people shot dead amid Kenya protests against US Ebola quarantine centre plan

The US plan has sparked public anger and led to demonstrations near the site of the proposed treatment facility.

Massive fire engulfs Jakarta market leaving hundreds homeless

Hundreds of people have been made homeless after a huge fire tore through a market in Jakarta.

Sabrina Carpenter gets restraining order against man who showed up at her home

The singer reported a series of "deeply alarming" incidents at her house to Los Angeles police.

Australia, don’t conflate anti-Semitism with criticism of Israel

The anti-Semitism commission should protect Jewish Australians from hatred, not shield Israel from accountability.

France World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad

Departing Deschamps looks to win second title with side led by superstar forwards Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele.

Huge Messi statue taken down in India over safety fears

Huge Messi statue taken down in India over safety fears.

Norway salvages 18th-century shipwreck, recovers porcelain and chandelier

Archaeologists recovered Chinese porcelain and European goods from an 18th-century shipwreck found in southern Norway.

Senegal president names government, boycotted by ally-turned-rival

Ousted PM says his party, which holds the parliamentary majority, will not participate in the new government.

At least 12 people killed, dozens wounded in Russian attacks on Ukraine

Russia launches 656 drones and 73 missiles at Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine's air force.

Steph Curry signs with Chinese brand after Under Armour split

Chinese firms have been vying to secure deals with big stars as they push to become global brands.

Influencers sought to sell Cambridge homes in China

An estate agent is looking for tech-savvy students to help find buyers in China and Hong Kong.

Massive Russian attack on cities across Ukraine kills at least ten people

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko says two high-rise apartment buildings have been hit and there are fears people are trapped under rubble.

Google parent Alphabet to sell $80bn in stock to fund AI plans

US tech giant says fundraising drive includes deal to sell $10bn of stock to Berkshire Hathaway.

Woman assaulted by Dutch police at asylum centre speaks to Al Jazeera

Malak Mahmoud, the pregnant woman filmed being thrown to the ground by a Dutch police officer has spoken to Al Jazeera.

President Trump attempts to end hostilities in Lebanon

US President Trump claims a diplomatic breakthrough after speaking with Israeli PM to halt escalation toward Beirut.

Denmark's Mette Frederiksen to form government after months of negotiations

The leader of Denmark's Social Democratic Party is forming a centre-left coalition minority government, giving her a third term as prime minister.

Ultra-Orthodox protesters clash with Israeli police over army draft

Police seen dragging ultra-Orthodox protesters from under a bus after they blocked roads in Jerusalem over conscription.

Violent protests erupt in Chile over government cuts of social programmes

Labour unions and student groups protested in Chile as President Kast delivered his first State of the Nation.

How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe

There are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo - the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak.