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Talks between government and opposition mark a new chapter for Venezuela
The government of Delcy Rodriguez held its first talks with part of Venezuela's opposition. But what will they achieve?
AI escapes confinement
Over the course of two weeks, AI companies said that some of their AI models managed to hack systems.
Taiwan’s ‘White Wolf’ leads lonely crusade to ‘reunify’ with China
Taipei is seeking to dissolve the China Unification Promotion Party over its alleged ties to Beijing.
Colombia’s rescuers search rubble as hope fades on finding survivors
The crucial 72-hour window to find survivors has passed, but rescue teams in Colombia keep digging.
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Norway’s FM tells Al Jazeera the US war on Iran was not ‘smart’
Norway’s FM Espen Barth Eide says the Iran war failed to achieve its initial aims and strengthened hardliners in Tehran.
Israel’s Katz hails settlers for ‘holding onto’ Palestinian land
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz praised radical Hilltop Youth settlers for ‘holding onto’ Palestinian land.
UAE accuses Iran of attacks on two ADNOC vessels in Strait of Hormuz
No injuries were reported in the attack, which the UAE called 'piracy' and a threat to global energy security.
Yemen faces highest risk of returning to war since 2022 truce, UN warns
Civilian and military casualties have been reported as fighting has flared across Yemeni front lines in recent days.
Iran war live: US eyes indefinite Iran naval blockade
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the US can sustain its blockade against Iran 'indefinitely'.
Gaza City police chief killed as Israel pushes on with deadly strikes
Latest Israeli attacks kill police official Jamal Abu Kamil in Gaza City and another person in Khan Younis.
Tate supporters rally for brothers ahead of bail hearing in Miami
Supporters of Andrew and Tristan Tate gathered outside a Miami detention centre ahead of their bail hearing.
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill two, including police chief
Israeli drone strikes killed at least 2 people and wounded several others in Gaza on Thursday.
Mexico says Colombia rejected its earthquake rescue team
Colombia denies politics played a role after Mexico said its military rescuers were refused entry.
What’s at stake in Zambia’s elections?
The economy dominates voter concerns in the southern African country.
Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump’s name to venue, close for two years
Trustees condemn Kennedy Center’s move to re-add Trump’s name and shut down for extensive renovations.
Multiple houses ablaze as wildfire sweeps into UK town
At least six homes were set alight by an extensive wildfire in Stourbridge
Huge explosion rocks Italian munitions factory south of Rome
A powerful explosion tore through a munitions faction south of the Italian capital Rome on Thursday.
Photos: Cuba marks Fidel Castro’s 100th birthday
Fidel Castro would have turned 100 on Thursday and his legacy continues to overshadow the island.
Are We in the Singularity?
Sam Altman just said AI has entered "the singularity."
Sudan army says RSF advance on key town bordering Ethiopia
Military and government sources say the paramilitary RSF and allies advance into town of Kurmuk in Blue Nile state.
Passenger train derails, injuring several in southern England
A passenger train derailed near Lewes in East Sussex, England, injuring at least 11 people, and two of them seriously.
Israeli forces order families to evacuate homes in Qusra
Israeli forces have ordered Palestinian families in the occupied West Bank to evacuate their homes in Qusra
Colombia earthquake: Hospitals adapt to save lives amid widespread damage
Earthquake damages Cali's hospitals, forcing medical staff to prioritize critical patients as rescue teams work nonstop.
Europe swelters in latest wave of extreme heat
UK records its hottest day of the year as the temperature in west London reaches 38.1 degrees Celsius.
Carrick urges Manchester United to sign more transfers to boost title bid
United's preseason outlay pales in comparison with some of their fellow title contenders.
Judge nixes Trump lawsuit alleging Harvard did not protect Jewish students
Ruling latest setback in Trump administration response to Gaza war protests that swept college campuses.
Poland arrests man who allegedly tried to kill Ukrainian American
The suspect has been identified as a Russian citizen who planned to kill one of Moscow's critics in Warsaw.
Gaza mural for Burger King worker fired for shouting ‘Free Palestine’
Artists in Gaza painted a mural honouring former Burger King employee Arianna Hamilton.
Trump administration ‘gutted’ federal civil rights enforcement, HRW says
A new report finds key federal agencies have stopped providing oversight of civil rights laws nationally.