The world in a glance.

In Lebanon, everything and nothing has changed since 2000

A local war has gone regional, drawing in Iran and the US, but its root cause is unchanged: Palestine.

Watch: Only world record broken at Enhanced Games won't be recognised

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil explains why the achievement by Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev will not be accepted by official sporting bodies.

Subdued Lebanon Liberation Day celebrations under new Israeli occupation

Twenty-six years after Israeli forces were driven out of southern Lebanon, fears of a new occupation have emerged.

Tunisian court hands presidential critic Sonia Dahmani new jail term

Lawyer convicted for the second time this year as President Saied's crackdown on dissent intensifies.

Russia warns foreigners to leave Kyiv as it prepares ‘systematic strikes’

Moscow calls upcoming 'systematic strikes' on Ukrainian capital a response to Kyiv's recent attack in Luhansk.

Nearly 300 tourists rescued after cable cars halt mid-air

Around 300 people were stranded mid-air after the Gondola system suddenly halted in Indian-administered Kashmir.

White House gunman had previous run-ins with Secret Service, court documents show

The suspect previously obstructed a White House entry lane in June of 2025 and told Secret Service agents he was Jesus Christ.

Train bomb in Pakistan’s Baloch region: Why violence is on the rise

Deadly blast in Pakistan marks uptick in Balochistan separatist violence.

'Blistering heat': Indians warned to stay indoors as temperatures soar

The BBC's Sumedha Pal described how difficult it was to be standing in the streets of Delhi as temperatures rose to 45C .

Pope Leo calls for ‘disarming’ of artificial intelligence

Pope Leo has warned that some AI-powered weapons systems are becoming ‘practically beyond human control'.

Trump links Iran negotiations to expansion of Abraham Accords

US President Donald Trump links Iran negotiations to expansion of Abraham Accords.

More than 20 people taken to hospital after unknown substance sprayed in Tokyo

More than 20 people have been taken to hospital after someone sprayed an unknown substance in Tokyo, authorities said.

Australian Gaza aid flotilla activists allege abuse after Israeli abduction

Activists allege assaults and torture during Israeli detention after flotilla intercepted in international waters.

WHO chief says suspected Ebola deaths at 220 as epidemic ‘outpacing us’

Tedros ⁠Adhanom Ghebreyesus says ​a delay in detecting cases means responders were now 'playing catch-up'.

Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran peace deal

Trump said on Saturday that an agreement would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, without giving further details.

China launches astronauts into space - as lunar race intensifies

China has launched the Shenzhou 23 rocket into space carrying three astronauts, in a mission that will take Beijing closer to its ambition for a moon landing in 2030.

What are the biggest FIFA World Cup upsets in history?

Nothing makes the news like an unfancied or low-ranked team pulling off a shock result at the football World Cup.

Three killed in Uganda after crashing into elephant

Four people were also injured in the incident inside Murchison Falls National Park, officials say.

China’s Xi praises ‘unbreakable’ Pakistan ties as Sharif visits Beijing

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says China and Pakistan are 'iron brother' countries.

Deal with US not imminent, Iran says

The US secretary of state earlier said that an agreement could possibly come on Monday.

Currently no active leak from failing chemical tank, California officials say

The tank, which contains a highly volatile and flammable substance, has been at risk of either a major spillage or an explosion.

Clashes as Venezuelan prisoners protest over alleged mistreatment

The prisoners insisted their protest was peaceful but that security forces deployed to quell it opened fire.

Trump’s war loop: Escalate, retreat, repeat

Stuck in a quagmire of a war, Trump chafes at negative coverage while Iran digs its heels in.

At least 19 people taken to hospital after 'strong smell' reported at Tokyo mall

Police say a man sprayed a substance at an ATM in the luxury Ginza 6 shopping centre.

Messi at the World Cup: Inter Miami injury update, substitution

Messi asks for a substitution and walks off, feeling his hamstring weeks ahead of Argentina's World Cup title defence.

Surf competition halted after unknown sea creature bites photographer in 'scary' incident

A photographer has been bitten by a "shark or a sea lion" during the finals for a World Surf League (WSL) competition in New Zealand.  

Iran war day 87: Trump says US not in rush to sign deal, dashing optimism

Iranian media are reporting that a deal may not be reached amid disagreements on some key issues.

Rubio says US will find ‘another way’ if Iran talks fail

US secretary of state says a 'pretty solid' deal is on the table in terms of opening up the Strait of Hormuz.

Gaza flotilla activists return to Australia, describing abuse

Australian activists from the Gaza-bound aid flotilla have arrived back in Sydney, reuniting with loved ones.

First Hong Kong astronaut launches into space onboard Chinese mission

The 43-year-old police officer and mother of three serves as the team's payload scientist.

Singapore’s economy beats expectations as gov’t warns of Iran war fallout

GDP grows 6 percent year-on-year in first quarter as AI boom outweighs rising energy costs.

Mercedes teen Antonelli wins Canadian GP for fourth straight F1 victory

Antonelli finished more than 10 seconds ahead of Ferrari’s Hamilton, who secured his second podium finish in 2026.

Suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo outbreak jump to more than 900

The number of suspected Ebola cases has jumped to more than 900 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where authorities are struggling to contain an outbreak.

Large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine leaves four dead and dozens injured

A hypersonic missile, which reportedly travels over 10 times the speed of sound, was used, Russia has confirmed.

Mexico City paints record-breaking football mural ahead of World Cup

Mexico City unveiled a mural that earned a Guinness World Record ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

RAF jet flying defence secretary has signal jammed near Russian border

An RAF jet which the defence secretary was travelling in had its signals jammed as it flew near the Russian border, in what a defence source said was "reckless" interference.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Fatou Bensouda on Israeli threats against her and the ICC

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