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Hottest year on record almost certain to occur by end of 2030, UN warns
Warning comes as Western Europe experiences a heatwave, with temperatures reaching highs not expected until the summer.
‘Donald Trump’ buffalo in Bangladesh will be spared sacrifice
An albino buffalo with a blond forelock has shot to fame in Bangladesh as people say it resembles Donald Trump.
Iran says US must issue multiple-entry visas for its World Cup squad
Iran's delegation will be based in Tijuana, Mexico, and will travel to the US for all three group stage matches.
For Gaza, Eid joy is now a form of resistance
Six were killed in Remal on Eid night. Minutes later, the stalls reopened.
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Al Jazeera journalist’s emotional speech after winning Emmy
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Israel intensifies attacks on southern Lebanon, killing at least 16 people
Southern Lebanon empties out under bombardment as Red Cross warns of worsening crisis.
The West Bank’s Youth Unemployment Crisis
The West Bank's Youth Unemployment Crisis
Israel kills children in strikes on Gaza as fear taints Eid joy
As Muslims around the world celebrate Eid, Palestinians in Gaza are facing fear, grief, and deadly attacks.
Ireland football coach urges players to ‘win this war’ against Israel
Ireland are set to play Israel in home and away Nations League matches, but there has been pressure to boycott games.
Argentina’s ‘El Loco’ faces Uruguay mutiny ahead of World Cup
Marcelo Bielsa's demanding coaching style faces internal threat in Uruguay camp ahead of World Cup as results slide.
Iran says it has a new air defence system. How significant is it?
Iran’s claimed drone interception has renewed attention on Tehran’s military capabilities after months of bombardment.
At least 16 students killed in fire at Kenya girls school dorm
Education minister says 16 killed, 79 injured at Utumishi Girls School in Gilgil, central Kenya.
Germany’s Voeller urges players to avoid political statements at World Cup
German players urged not to repeat protests in 2026 following mouth covering in pre-match photos at Qatar World Cup.
Children with Down syndrome struggle with devastation of war in Gaza
Children with Down syndrome struggle with devastation of war in Gaza
China’s secret weapon in AI race with US? Lots of cheap energy
China's abundant supply of cheap electricity is a key advantage in the rollout of data centres needed to run AI models.
Israeli attack on Gaza City kills at least 10, including four children
More than 20 others were injured in the attack, which came hours after the funeral of the head of Hamas’s armed wing.
Neymar injury threatens Brazil forward’s World Cup as scans needed on calf
Brazil's record scorer, Neymar, has not played since 2023, but injury now appears to threaten his World Cup comeback.
Bafana Bafana World Cup squad: South Africa names two uncapped players
South Africa's 26-man World Cup 2026 squad includes 19 local players, five who play in Europe, and two in the US.
World Cup delegation compliant with US Ebola protocols, DR Congo says
'The Leopards are ready, they are safe, and the US will embrace this team,' DRC's ambassador to the US says.
Australia charges alleged ISIL-linked woman after return from Syria
Case follows repatriation of women and children held for years in Syrian camps without trial.
Iran and US trade attacks after Trump rejects report of Hormuz agreement
IRGC says it targeted a base used by US forces after US attacks on site near Bandar Abbas.
What’s happening on Iran war day 90 as US launches new strikes
The US strikes near Bandar Abbas as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz; Iran reports no casualties or damage.
Morocco tops Africa’s industrialisation index for first time
North Africa leads Africa’s industrialisation, but continent-wide gains remain slow and uneven.
Palestinian graduates in the West Bank enter a collapsed job market
Youth joblessness among West Bank graduates has nearly hit 40 percent. Many wonder what the degrees are worth.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hailed as a once-in-a-lifetime talent after IPL blitz
Cricket greats, writers and broadcasters hail 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals opener after his 29-ball 97 in IPL playoffs.
Ebola outbreak: What travel restrictions have countries imposed?
Canada, the Bahamas and the US are banning arrivals from affected countries to prevent the spread of the rare strain.
Ghana welcomes home citizens evacuated from South Africa
The first flight carrying around 300 Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa following anti-immigrant tensions.
Google employee charged with insider trading over Polymarket bets
Michele Spagnuolo allegedly used insider information to profit from bets on people on Google's most-searched list.
Aid cuts and climate change drive deadly malaria surge in Zimbabwe
A surge in malaria cases in Zimbabwe is exposing fragile health systems and growing treatment shortages in rural areas.