Canada confirms opening of Gordie Howe Bridge, despite Trump’s threats
Trump had threatened to halt the opening of the cross-border bridge, which is jointly owned by Michigan and Canada.
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Bear captured after days of panic and school closures in Japan
A bear that triggered days of disruption in the Japanese city of Utsunomiya was captured.
What will the fallout be from the unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir?
Recent clashes between protesters and police killed at least 11 people.
Why so many Americans haven’t heard about the USS Liberty
Al Jazeera’s Ava Warriner explains what happened on the day of the attack, the alleged cover-up that followed.
NASA announces astronauts for Artemis III spaceflight, scheduled for 2027
Questions linger over whether the explosion of the Blue Origin New Glenn rocket will affect the Artemis III mission.
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Israel preventing more than 16,500 Palestinians from accessing medical treatment
Israel has systematically destroyed Gaza's healthcare system since launching its genocidal war in October 2023.
‘Anything but normal’: Uncertainty as Iranians try to get by amid US war
War damage and blockade have worsened economic conditions for many struggling Iranians.
Palestinians confront Israeli settlers over land grab near Hebron
Palestinians confronted Israeli settlers near Hebron over their attempt to seize Palestinian land
Mexico prepares for World Cup opening match amid protests
Final preparations are underway for the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium.
After Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenians vote for peace over nationalism
Nikol Pashinyan's victory suggests Russia's influence in the country is waning.
US attacks Iran after Apache helicopter downed in Strait of Hormuz
Blasts in Iran's Qeshm Island, Sirik, Jask and Bandar Abbas after Trump blames Tehran for downing of a US helicopter.
US attacks Iran after Trump calls for response to Apache helicopter downing
US president says that, although the pilots were rescued, Washington 'must, of necessity, respond to this attack'.
Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter over Hormuz, vows to respond
US president says although the pilots were rescued, Washington 'must, of necessity, respond to this attack'.
Kenya’s police crack down on protest against US Ebola centre in Nanyuki
Protesters clash with police in Kenya as they march against a US-run Ebola quarantine centre near the town of Nanyuki.
Nigeria plays Portugal in international World Cup friendly: All to know
All the news on the teams, lineups and start time as Portugal complete their World Cup preparations against Nigeria.
Six countries sanction enablers of settler violence in occupied West Bank
The Western nations also say they will take further measures if Israel fails to address the situation on the ground.
Does Trump have real leverage over Netanyahu — and could he use it?
Experts say the latest confrontation has laid bare growing divisions between the two leaders.
Did Netanyahu really ‘defy’ Trump in bombing Iran?
Experts say the latest confrontation has laid bare growing divisions between the two leaders.
Deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir: What’s going on?
Experts say the current crisis is part of a deeper, long-running debate about governance in the region.
Modi is using a cannon to kill a cockroach
A student parody account has rattled India’s most powerful man and exposed just how thin his skin has become.
Trump says in ‘final throes’ of peace deal but Israel kills 17 in Lebanon
The US president warned Netanyahu he would be on his own if attacks continue after Israel and Iran paused fighting.
Trump says in ‘final throes’ of peace deal but at least 8 killed in Lebanon
The US president warned Netanyahu he would be on his own if attacks continue after Israel and Iran paused fighting.
Trump says in ‘final throes’ of peace deal but at least 8 killed in Tyre
The US president warned Netanyahu he would be on his own if attacks continue after Israel and Iran paused fighting.
Shackled, bleeding, raped: Palestinians describe abuse in Israel’s prisons
Former detainees tell Al Jazeera they were routinely sexually abused, starved and attacked by dogs.
UK government ‘concerned’ by abuse claims against West Ham co-owner
David Sullivan quit as joint chair of the relegated Premier League club to fight what he said were 'false allegations'.
Why are Nigeria-South Africa tensions rising amid xenophobic attacks?
It's not the first time the two African giants have gone head-to-head over attacks on their nationals.
World Cup opening ceremony: Who’s performing, when it starts, how to watch
The 2026 World Cup begins with historic ceremonies across the US, Canada and Mexico, launching a record tournament.
Venezuelans flood capital Caracas streets, demanding free elections
Venezuelan workers, students and opposition party members marched to the US Embassy in Caracas.
Mamdani scores goal at World Cup presser
Footage shows New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani scoring a goal at a World Cup press conference.
Video captures Russian attack in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia
Surveillance camera video captured the moment a Russian drone strike caused a blast in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine.