Conflict & War
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Nepal FM speaks to Al Jazeera on devastating floods
Nepal FM speaks to Al Jazeera on devastating floods…
She is still in the sea, mother describes losing daughter in ferry disaster
Parents recount desperate attempts to save their children after a ferry capsized off Northern Cyprus on 30 August.…
Victoria Beckham's company makes its first profit after 18 years
Beckham's fashion and beauty business makes a £7.3m operating profit after years of losses.…
AI could cause global economic downturn, Bank of England chief warns
The governor of the Bank of England warned of AI's “volatility” caused by energy shocks from the US-Iran war.…
Pentagon plays down report of Hegseth regularly overruling military advice
Response seeks to discredit Washington Post story that four generals and admirals advised against prolonging Iran warPete Hegseth regularly receives f…
John Galliano exhibition at New York Met cancelled after backlash
The exhibition faced criticism over the British fashion designer's conviction for making antisemitic remarks in 2011.…
'It's an unknown' - Capsey takes England gloves for first time
Alice Capsey will keep wicket for England this week despite having only done it once in her career, but remains confident of successfully doing the jo…
Why has Greece signed a $3.5bn missile deal with Israel?
Analysts say Greece is concerned about threats posed by the US-Israel war on Iran and Turkiye's growing capabilities.…
Is Trump testing the limits of US power?
With weeks to go before US midterm elections, are President Trump's policies helping or hurting his Republican Party?…
Trump says Iran is ‘dead’, vows to respond after renewed clashes
US president promises to hit Iran and calls for the country's leaders to be prosecuted for killing protesters.…
Messi retires from international football
Argentina great Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that "hurt" but he understands "the time h…
Israeli strikes kill at least five Palestinians in Gaza City
At least five Palestinians have been killed in two Israeli attacks in Gaza City.…
War and heat: Why are wheat prices soaring?
Russia and Ukraine have stepped up attacks on their respective grain terminals in the Black Sea.…
Jason Arday mural displayed at London’s Notting Hill Carnival
A mural commemorating late Cambridge professor Jason Arday is displayed at London’s Notting Hill Carnival.…
Search continues for 18 passengers after ferry capsized in northern Cyprus
Eight people have died after the ferry started taking on water shortly after setting off for Turkey.…
Sleeping in on weekends is good for the heart: What research has shown
Study finds that catching up on sleep at weekends is linked to a lower risk of hypertension.…
Germany poised to identify suspect in Leipzig drone attack on Ukrainian plane
Berlin expected to outline response to incident this month widely speculated to have been coordinated by RussiaThe German government is imminently exp…
British family plead with French authorities to release body of relative who died in the Channel
Jasmeet Wadhwa, who fled Taliban persecution in Afghanistan, lost his life in AprilA British family is pleading with French authorities to release the…
Liverpool sign Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain
Barcola's move comes as Liverpool seek to reinforce their forward line after Mohamed Salah's departure.…
South Korea court gives church leader two years in jail for bribery
South Korea court gives church leader two years in jail for bribery…
Transfer day: What and when is the deadline for club football signings?
Which players will Man United, Man City, Arsenal, Real Madrid and Barcelona sign and for how much? Al Jazeera explains.…
Why is piracy picking up off Somalia’s coast again?
Piracy is surging back off Somalia's coast, though not yet at the scale of its 2011 peak.…
Greece signs $3.5bn air defence deal with Israel
Greece signs $3.5bn deal with Israel to acquire its first multi-layered air defence network by 2029.…
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye meet: What’s next for their defence pact?
As US-Iran strikes resume, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye test their pact's substance, and who might join next.…
Can Iran use rockets to mine the Strait of Hormuz, as US claims?
Analysts say it's implausible but Iran is well-versed in adapting conventional weapons to suit its needs.…
Iran’s economy in crisis as US launches new sanctions campaign
Trump’s Operation Economic Outcast is expected to push many Iranians into deeper poverty as food inflation soarsFor many Iranians, the new US sanction…
Georgia police officer put on leave after family’s pet donkey killed during search
Donkey named HeeHaw was shot and killed as authorities reportedly looked on property in search of a missing personA police officer in the US state of …
More value in Cairo’s trash, but less for those who collect it
War on Iran disrupts imports, driving demand for Cairo’s recycled waste, but rising costs squeeze recyclers.…
Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan hold first Mecca defence pact meeting
Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan hold first Mecca defence pact meeting…
Rescuers search for 18 missing after boat capsizes off Northern Cyprus
The captain and crew of the ferry have been brought before a judge and placed under formal arrest.…