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Why did Lacy cancel his stream with Mark Wahlberg? Here’s what happened

Streamer Lacy opted out of a collaboration with actor Mark Wahlberg due to his desire for a more authentic interaction rather than a superficial promotional appearance. Upon discovering Wahlberg's previous engagements with other creators, Lacy felt disheartened. He reiterated the importance of genuine connections, ultimately deciding that the collaboration's scripted nature did not align with his ...

Life and loss as a first responder in southern Lebanon

A new Al Jazeera film speaks to the head of the Civil Defence in Tyre, southern Lebanon's largest city.

Solar eclipse 2026: One in eight people worldwide see partial eclipse

The first total solar eclipse visible in Europe in almost 30 years swept across the continent on Wednesday evening. Millions of tourists flocked to Spain, where the eclipse’s "path of totality" meant the Moon completely blocked out the Sun. But around one in eight people around the world were able to glimpse a partial eclipse.

Why women in the Maghreb are having fewer children

The Maghreb region has seen a dramatic drop in birth rates in recent years. Most women now have fewer than three children, compared with the 7-8 children per woman that was typical in the 1970s.

TikTok's finfluencers: How reliable is the financial advice reaching young investors?

Young people are increasingly turning to social media for financial information and advice, amid a sea of dubious tips. What do experts say are the warning signs to watch out for?

🔴 Live: Ukraine's civilian deaths in July hit highest level since May 2022, UN says

Deepwater Horizon damaged deep-sea corals in 2010; NOAA is now restoring them 16 years later

In a groundbreaking initiative, scientists are working to revive deep-sea coral ecosystems that were harmed by an oil spill. Utilizing corals grown in laboratories along with advanced tools, they have successfully deployed these corals at great depths. This project focuses on rejuvenating delicate habitats in the Gulf of Mexico, with ongoing monitoring set to evaluate both the survival rates of th...

What postcolonialism looks like in Southeast Asia

AJ's Jamal Elshayyal moderates a panel of academics and leaders from four countries

South Korean airport becomes busiest in world for global traffic amid Iran war

Incheon airport had 38.39m international passengers in first half of 2026, as traffic diverted from Middle East hubsSouth Korea’s Incheon airport has become the world’s busiest airport for international passengers, in part owing to disruption in the Middle East caused by the Iran war.The airport, South Korea’s main gateway, about 30 miles (48km) west of Seoul, handled 38.39 million international p...

Reform UK's Farage faces off against Count Binface in election

Voters cast their ballots on Thursday in a local English election pitting Nigel Farage against his main challenger, a comedian dressed as a trash can, in a test of opposition ‌to the Reform UK leader's brand of populist politics. Our correspondent in London Benedicte Paviot tells us more.

McDonald’s Hong Kong pulls shrimp burgers after Taiwan detects antibiotic residue

McDonald’s has temporarily removed its popular Ebi Burger series from its menu in Hong Kong as a “precautionary measure”, following a similar suspension in Taiwan due to food safety concerns, despite the shrimp patties used in the local items coming from a different production batch. Taiwan McDonald’s announced on Thursday morning that it had immediately suspended sales of “Ebi Burger” and “Double...

McDonald's Hong Kong pulls shrimp burgers after Taiwan detects antibiotic residue

McDonald’s has temporarily removed its popular Ebi Burger series from its menu in Hong Kong as a “precautionary measure”, following a similar suspension in Taiwan due to food safety concerns, despite the shrimp patties used in the local items coming from a different production batch. Taiwan McDonald’s announced on Thursday morning that it had immediately suspended sales of “Ebi Burger” and “Double...

Japan protests as Russia’s Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands

Japanese PM says Putin's visit to the Pacific island chain, seized by the Soviet Union in 1945, is 'unacceptable'.

Singapore-flagged container ship crashes into riverbank in India

A Singapore-flagged container ship crashed into a bank of the Hooghly River in eastern India.

Australian jury convicts ex-Catholic bishop of sexually abusing 2 men

An Australian jury on Thursday convicted a former Catholic bishop renowned for hosting alcohol-fuelled house parties of sexually abusing two young Indigenous men. The District Court of Western Australia jury convicted Christopher Saunders, 76, of 13 out of 19 charges of sexual abuse that allegedly occurred between 2008 and 2019 in his sprawling diocese on the country’s tropical northwest coast. Pr...

Harry Potter fans forced a power cable between UK and Ireland to be relocated as it would desecrate the 'grave' of Dobby

In a heartwarming victory for Harry Potter fans, a significant power cable, originally set to cross Dobby the elf's cherished fictional grave, was successfully rerouted. The Greenlink interconnector project, valued in the multimillions, was adjusted to preserve this beloved memorial. Developers resorted to horizontal drilling to lay the cable underground, safeguarding Dobby's resting place on Fres...

Yemeni forces say Houthi attack repelled in Taiz amid escalation

Military escalation continues for days after the Yemeni government announced it is attacking Houthi positions.

La Liga: What to know ahead of new 2026-27 football season

Predictions, news and transfer latest ahead of the new La Liga season, as Barcelona and Real Madrid renew title rivalry.

Michigan to remove the Sanback Dam in 2026, restoring 14 wetland acres and protecting more than 70 downstream miles

The historic removal of a dam in Michigan, over a century old, is set to rejuvenate the region's natural ecosystems. This collaborative project will facilitate the movement of aquatic life by clearing upstream habitats while addressing the environmental threats posed by polluted sediments. Restoration efforts will focus on enhancing wetlands and safeguarding vital cold water habitats downstream, f...

Fabien Barthez to coach France's goalkeepers under former teammate Zidane

Former France international Fabien Barthez was put in charge of the national team's goalkeepers on Thursday under newly appointed head coach Zinedine Zidane, reuniting two legends of French football who carried Les Bleus to World Cup and Euro titles in 1998 and 2000.

Fabien Barthez joins Zidane's new France coaching setup

World Cup-winning goalkeeper Fabien Barthez will join the staff of new France head coach Zinedine Zidane, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced Thursday.

Nigel Farage faces off against Count Binface in special election denounced as a stunt

A special election is taking place Thursday in the seaside town of Clacton, just east of London

Indonesia eyes mass production of home-grown EVs by 2028

Indonesia hopes ⁠to start ⁠the mass production of home-grown ⁠electric cars no later than 2028, President Prabowo Subianto said on Thursday, in an effort to increase the adoption of electric vehicles in Southeast Asia’s largest economy. The president said the government is currently building a huge factory complex to manufacture the electric cars in the Subang region of West Java province. Prabowo...

Search for Colombia earthquake survivors enters critical window

Tons of aid from regional partners began to roll into Colombia on Wednesday, as the search for survivors in the rubble of a powerful earthquake grew more desperate after the temblor razed buildings, buckled roads and crushed cars.

Hong Kong woman acquitted of protest-related charges after return from Australia

A Hong Kong woman who returned from Australia has been acquitted of two charges linked to the 2019 anti-government protests, after a magistrate found insufficient evidence that she was involved in the unrest. Eastern Court ruled on Thursday that prosecutors had failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that casino cashier Ami Chan Hui-ching, 21, carried two laser pointers and three bottles of spra...