The world in a glance.

Son of Mango boss arrested over father's fatal fall from cliff

Isak, 71, died in December 2024 after falling from a ravine while walking in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona.

Israeli far-right minister Smotrich says ICC seeks his arrest

Smotrich is the third Israeli official targeted by the ICC, after Netanyahu and Gallant, for war crimes in Gaza.

What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?

An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.

Anti-government demonstrators and police clash in Bolivia

Protesters have been calling for the president to resign after weeks-long unrest.

Thailand to slash tourist visa-free stays

Southeast Asia’s tourism powerhouse to introduce new tiered visa system.

Gaza aid flotilla organisers say 41 boats intercepted, 10 still sailing

Foreign ministers of 10 countries say Israel's storming of the aid flotilla is a blatant violation of international law.

Victim or enabler? Epstein girlfriend who could face questions despite plea deal

Nadia Marcinko is relatively unknown but may soon be called before US legislators.

Jackson Pollock painting sells for record $181m at auction

The Abstract Expressionist's Number 7A, 1948 painting is now his most expensive artwork ever sold at auction.

‘China holds the cards’: Why Putin’s visit to Beijing after Trump matters

Scant progress in US-China talks bolsters Putin, while for China, hosting back-to-back visits is a diplomatic flex.

Child survivor of San Diego mosque shooting describes ordeal

A boy who survived the San Diego mosque shooting that killed three people has described seeing ‘bad stuff’.

Gunmen abduct 39 students, 7 teachers in attacks on Nigeria schools

The attacks targeted a secondary school and two primary schools, as gunmen kidnapped children aged between two and 16.

Russian strike damages Ukraine Danube port as Moscow intercepts drones

Port infrastructure hit in southern Ukraine as drones intercepted over Russian capital.

Two dead in Spain shooting, with babies reportedly among injured

Police say a 25-year-old man is suspected of killing his parents and injuring four others in southern Spain.

India-Nordic summit: Why is Modi wooing Northern Europe?

Technology, green transition, geopolitics and India's role in the Arctic region are among key topics on the agenda.

Utter horror and carnage - how Trump's war with Iran went very, very wrong

Right at the start of America's war with Iran, something went very, very wrong.

Bolivian miners clash with police demanding president resign

Bolivian miners clash with police demanding that President Paz resign.

Tasmanian government apologises over stolen body parts scandal

An investigation found that 177 human specimens from dozens of bodies were secretly kept by a museum.

WHO responding to ‘complex, difficult’ Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

The World Health Organization is getting health experts and supplies to DR Congo to battle the Ebola outbreak.

Two teen gunmen kill three at San Diego mosque in suspected hate crime

Two teen gunmen kill three at San Diego mosque in suspected hate crime.

Iran war live: Trump says Iran attack postponed at request of Gulf allies

Al Jazeera's correspondent in Tehran says Iran's leaders are 'projecting defiance' and rejecting 'pressure' from the US.

A packed race for governor: What to know about Oregon’s primary elections

The primaries should winnow down the nearly two dozen candidates seeking to challenge incumbent Governor Tina Kotek.

Brazil call up Neymar to World Cup 2026 squad

Brazil's all-time leading scorer Neymar called up for World Cup 2026 as Carlo Ancelotti turns to forward for first time.

Musk loses OpenAI court battle after jury finds he waited too long to sue

Jurors spent weeks hearing about Musk's claim that Altman had "stolen a charity."

'FedEx says your parcel has drugs': The scam that trapped an Indian comedian

Ankita Shrivastav is among millions of Indians who fall prey to cybercrimes every year.

Is the US trying to force regime change in Cuba?

As its blockade causes a fuel crisis in Cuba, the US is offering aid but only if it can dictate Cuba's future.

The Republican who stood up to Trump is hoping for a big win against president

Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, who has crossed Trump on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters.

Trump v Massie: Could president's Republican nemesis survive $20m attack to oust him?

The Kentucky congressman, who has crossed the president on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters on Tuesday.

Guardiola on verge of Manchester City exit at end of Premier League season

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is understood to be stepping down at end of season after 17 years at EPL club.

Venezuelan protesters clash with police at rally for political prisoners

Protesters in Venezuela have clashed with police at a rally for political prisoners.

Arsenal have one hand on Premier League title after beating Burnley

Arsenal are one win away from their first Premier League title since 2004 following a 1-0 win against Burnley.

Iraq launches desert sweep after reports of secret Israeli bases

Iraqi security forces have launched sweeping operations in the country’s western desert.

Croatian president rejects new Israeli ambassador

President Zoran Milanovic says Israel broke an 'unwritten rule' by announcing its ambassador before approval.

Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states

The US president says he is holding off on a US attack planned for Tuesday as "serious negotiations are now taking place".

Trump administration unveils $1.7bn fund to compensate his allies as he drops tax lawsuit

The settlement will go towards individuals who allege they were subjected to unfair investigations.

Trump administration unveils $1.8bn fund to compensate his allies as he drops tax lawsuit

The settlement will go towards individuals who allege they were subjected to unfair investigations.

Gunmen kill 3 people at San Diego Islamic centre in suspected hate crime

'We are considering this a hate crime until it's not,' San Diego police chief says, adding that both shooters are dead.

First Somaliland ambassador to Israel presents his credentials

Somaliland’s first ambassador to a foreign country presented his credentials to Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

Could the Iran war trigger the next debt shock?

Government bonds are under pressure and households could soon feel the impact.

Cuba says it has ‘legitimate’ right to defend itself amid US threats

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel says country is not a threat, but will defend itself from aggression if necessary.

Belarus dismisses concerns as it launches joint nuclear drills with Russia

Strong reactions from Ukraine and NATO allies as Belarusian and Russian forces train to use nuclear weapons.

Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives

The bodies of all five Italian divers who died in the Maldives last week have now been found, officials tell the BBC.

Four killed in protests during Kenyan strikes over high fuel prices

Thousands of commuters are stranded, with key roads in the capital Nairobi largely empty due to the protests over fuel costs.

Philippines launches VP Duterte impeachment trial amid political division

Senate court established despite following House leadership changes and a shootout.

Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon passes 3,000, officials say

It marks a grim milestone in the conflict between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah since March, despite a nominal ceasefire.

Why the world should care about Africa's latest Ebola outbreak

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Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government

The Colombian singer says the court ruling means the "narrative" that she was guilty now "crumbles".

Renewed Israeli attacks kill 7 in Lebanon as death toll exceeds 3,000

Attacks come days after Lebanese and Israeli officials agreed to extend a ceasefire by 45 days.

Irish president's sister detained by Israel, aid flotilla organisers say

The sister of Irish President Catherine Connolly is said to be among at least six Irish citizens on an aid flotilla to Gaza to have been detained by Israel off the coast of…

What is the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant, nearly hit by a drone?

The nuclear facility in Abu Dhabi has the capacity to meet one-quarter of the UAE's electricity needs.

Ebola, hantavirus: Is the world prepared for the next pandemic?

Funding cuts in health research, and the antivaccine movement make it challenging to respond to viruses.