UK elections – early results and takeaways; will Starmer have to resign?
Ruling Labour party has suffered early losses with Reform and Greens gaining in local council elections.
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Russia, Ukraine trade fire, blame despite Victory Day ceasefire
Warring sides accuse each other of violations as attacks continue across front lines.
Indonesia volcano kills three hikers, two remain unaccounted for
Mount Dukono erupts on Halmahera island, trapping hikers who went to the area despite it being closed since April 17.
Indonesia volcano kills three as search for 20 missing hikers under way
Mount Dukono erupts on Halmahera island, trapping hikers who went to the area despite it being closed since April 17.
Amid Ukraine’s daring assaults, Russia scales back Victory Day celebrations
An important date in the Russian calendar, May 9 will be a slimmed-down affair with less military showcasing.
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World Cup 2026 squad deadlines: Key dates, team lists, final announcements
From squad submission deadlines to player replacements, Al Jazeera breaks down the key information for the tournament.
Southeast Asia’s leaders confront fallout from Iran war at ASEAN summit
Bloc is expected to call for deeper energy cooperation and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Migration is getting riskier even as progress is made
The Global Compact is working, but shifting routes are making journeys more dangerous.
Iran war day 70: US, Iran trade fire in Hormuz amid ceasefire tensions
Iran accuses US of breaching ceasefire near Hormuz as CENTCOM says forces responded to Iranian attacks.
Thunder pull away from Lakers in NBA playoffs, while Pistons down Cavs
Oklahoma City Thunder and Detroit Pistons take 2-0 leads in respective NBA playoff semifinal series.
‘A calamity’: Why is a record heatwave sweeping South Asia?
Countries including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh have experienced temperatures soaring well above seasonal averages.
Ex-prisoners recount abuse in Israeli detention centres
Former Palestinian detainees are speaking out about torture and sexual violence they faced in Israeli detention.
Trump says ceasefire still in effect, but Iran ‘better sign agreement fast’
US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is still in effect, despite clashes in the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil prices jump as US, Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude rises amid clashes in critical waterway.
The Palestinian shot dead hours before his son was born
Nayef Samaro, 26 was shot dead hours before his son was born.
Tennessee approves map dismantling majority-Black district
Tennessee has approved a new congressional map that breaks apart a majority-Black district centred on Memphis.
Seafarers trapped in limbo as US and Iran clash in Strait of Hormuz
Some 20,000 seafarers are stranded in the Gulf amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
As US and Iran weigh peace deal, stranded seafarers wait in limbo
Some 20,000 seafarers are stranded in the Gulf amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran war live: Ceasefire holds despite Iran, US blows; Israel hits Lebanon
Iran says US violated ceasefire by targeting vessels, ports, but Trump insists ceasefire still in effect.
Iran war live: UAE says it responded to attacks after Iran, US trade blows
Iran says US violated ceasefire by targeting vessels, ports, but Trump insists ceasefire still in effect.
Iran war live: UAE says intercepted attacks after Iran, US trade blows
Iran says US violated ceasefire by targeting vessels, ports, but Trump insists ceasefire still in effect.
Iran war live: Trump says ceasefire still ‘in effect’ as Iran, US clash
Iran accused the US of violating the ceasefire by targeting Iranian vessels and carrying out strikes on coastal areas.
Are global alliances fracturing?
From NATO to OPEC, global alliances seem strained like never before.
Huge fire at Mexican fair kills five people
At least five people were killed after a massive fire broke out at a fairground in Villahermosa, southeastern Mexico.
Barcelona vs Real Madrid: El Clasico – La Liga, history, Valverde, Mbappe
Barca are set to storm La Liga this year and could seal title in Sunday's Clasico, but what is history of Real rivalry?
Videos show interceptions over the skies of Tehran
Iranian state media says air defence systems were activated in western Tehran as multiple explosions were reported.
Real Madrid’s Valverde hospitalised with head injury after Tchouameni fight
Real's turbulent season takes another twist on eve of El Clasico with Federico Valverde hurt in dressing room clash.
US trade court rules against Trump’s 10 percent global tariffs
The court ruled in favour of small businesses that challenged the tariffs that took place in February.
Tenerife resort town awaits hantavirus-hit cruise ship
Locals react to cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak which is set to dock in southern Tenerife.
Tennessee approves new congressional map in latest redistricting flurry
Republicans pass new map ahead of midterms after US Supreme Court weakened Voting Rights Act restrictions.