US politicians react to Trump’s Iran ceasefire with caution, relief
Republican hawks voice scepticism about talks with Tehran as Democrats welcome the truce and call for accountability.
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Iranians commemorate victims of Minab school strike
Iranians have commemorated the victims of the US strike on a girls school in Minab, that killed 168 people.
World welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges lasting peace in the Middle East
Countries urge full commitment to two-week ceasefire, praise Pakistan for role in facilitating truce.
Netanyahu says US-Iran ceasefire ‘does not include Lebanon’
Israeli prime minister welcomes US decision to suspend attacks on Iran, but says the truce does not apply to Lebanon.
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Iraqis celebrates US-Iran ceasefire as two-week halt in war begins
Celebrations have erupted in Iraq following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg slams Trump’s threats against Iran
Polls have found that young people in the United States are more sceptical of foreign intervention and war on Iran.
Videos capture shooting near Israeli consulate in Istanbul
Gunfire could be heard on videos filmed during a shooting near the Israeli consulate in the Turkish city of Istanbul.
US-Israeli attacks on Iran are ‘clear and obvious war crimes’
‘We’re in the time of monsters right now where we are headed towards the law of the jungle’.
Can Africa tackle the oil shock from the Iran war?
African nations are scrambling to secure oil and gas as the Iran war disrupts supplies from the Middle East.
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In a small Gambian village founded decades ago by Ghanaian fishermen, their descendants languish without ID documents.
Vinicius hails Lamine Yamal for condemning anti-Muslim fan chants
'If we keep fighting together, future players won't have to go through this again,' the Real Madrid player said.
Palestine weekly wrap: Protests sweep West Bank after death penalty law
Israeli strikes on Gaza escalate with children among the injured and civilians killed in densely populated areas.
‘Dying of thirst’: Inside Gaza’s al-Mawasi water crisis
Residents in Gaza describe daily torment as water shortages worsen, leaving families desperate for clean drinking water.
How US, Israel are waging a war on Iranian culture, education
Iranian officials have told Al Jazeera the US and Israel's attacks seek to wipe out Iranian identity.
Iranian missile strike damages cars and street in Israel
Video shows damaged sidewalks and an overturned car following an Iranian missile strike on Ramat Hasharon in IsraeL.
‘US-Israel playing Russian roulette with security of the region’
‘US-Israel playing Russian roulette with security of the region’
Ukraine, Russia kill three civilians each in tit-for-tat drone attacks
Drone attacks killed civilians in Russia and Ukraine, a day after Zelenskyy renewed his Easter ceasefire offer.
Taiwan’s gender row boxer Lin takes bronze medal at Asian championships
Lin Yu-ting wins a medal in her first competitive fight since a gender eligibility row overshadowed her Olympic win.
Three killed in shooting near Israeli consulate in Turkiye’s Istanbul
Two police officers were also injured in the gunfire incident near the Israeli consulate.
US-Israeli strikes destroy buildings in northern Iran
Video shows widespread destruction in Pardis, northern Iran. The Israeli military said they bombed Iran on April 7.
USA striker Patrick Agyemang ruled out of World Cup due to injury
Agyemang has suffered an Achilles tendon injury and was stretchered off after an awkward fall during a game for Derby.
USA striker Patrick Agyemang’s World Cup in doubt after stretcher exit
Agyemang looked emotional as he was stretchered off after an awkward fall during an English Championship game.
Los Angeles Stadium workers urge FIFA to bar ICE from World Cup
A workers' union at the World Cup venue has asked FIFA to keep ICE agents away from the venue to alleviate their fears.
‘Military action is not an effective means to pursue nonproliferation’
'We’re now seeing very concerning strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran that risk further radioactive contamination.'
Trump and Hegseth invoke God and religion in Iran war press conference
Trump believes God backs US in Iran war, Hegseth compares airman's rescue to Jesus' resurrection
Iran releases on bail Japan national jailed amid antigovernment protests
The person released is believed to be Japanese broadcaster NHK's Tehran bureau chief, Shinnosuke Kawashima.
Synagogue in Tehran ‘completely destroyed’ in US-Israeli attack
US-Israeli strikes destroy synagogue in Tehran, prompting outrage amid reports of 15 killed across Iran overnight.
Lebanese firefighters respond to aftermath of Israeli strike
Video shows Lebanese firefighters trying to put out flames in the southern city of Maarakeh.
What is driving the Houthis’ decision-making on joining the Iran war
There are two currents within the Houthis: one favouring caution, and another favouring commitment to allies.