Conflict & War
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Police investigate Reform donations, the Times reports
The investigation is looking into donations made to Reform UK by the mother of the convicted fraudster George Cottrell, according to the Times.…
Huge crowds in Mashhad as Iran's late supreme leader is buried
Ali Khamenei was buried at the Imam Reza shrine, Iran's holiest Shia Muslim site, ending six days of public mourning ceremonies.…
Venezuela’s turn to Israel is about survival, not conviction
Delcy Rodriguez is courting Israel only to secure Washington’s support and undercut her main rival.…
Zelenskyy urges urgent efforts in Ukraine to start Patriot production
US President Donald Trump gave his blessing earlier this week to domestic Ukrainian production of the missiles.…
Paris celebrates as France secures World Cup semi-final spot
Reporting from Paris, Al Jazeera’s Natacha Butler captures the electric atmosphere after France beat Morocco.…
Which records has France’s Kylian Mbappe broken at FIFA World Cup 2026?
From individual milestones to national numbers, several records have tumbled in Mbappe's historic World Cup run.…
Derryn Hinch, broadcaster once known as ‘the human headline’, dies age 82
Media figure and former senator died overnight at home, with radio station 3AW leading tributesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesG…
Monaco bomb mystery deepens as Ukraine’s security services are linked to murder of prime suspect
Military intelligence officer admits witnessing killing of woman believed to have left explosive device outside oligarch’s homeThe case of a suspected…
Twelve die in wildfire in Spain as heatwave continues in southern Europe
Six people were injured in the blaze in Los Gallardos in the province of Almería.…
Strait of Hormuz shipping grinds to halt as US, Iran resume fighting
Brent crude holds steady despite plunge in traffic in critical waterway.…
Iran says strikes hit southern areas, but US denies it carried attacks
Iranian state media reported that military headquarters were hit by strikes in Bushehr province and the city of Konarak.…
Gaza mourns aid worker killed by Israel who helped them see the World Cup
Israeli strike killed Mohammed al-Wahidi and three others on the eve of the Egypt vs Argentina match on Tuesday.…
The youth clubs fighting to stay relevant in the social media age
Funding has shrunk and hundreds of youth clubs have closed. But those that remain are trying to reinvent what youth services look like.…
Loyal and royal: How the future King became a football superfan
A love of football connects William to the country he will one day reign over in a way polo would not.…
In private call, Education Dept. tried, but failed, to reassure disability advocates
The disability community has long worried about what would happen if special education oversight moved from the Education Department to another agency…
Factory fire kills at least 28 in China's 'shoe capital'
Footage shows huge flames rising from a building and thick, black smoke rising into the sky.…
Can the US Supreme Court stay independent?
Kim Wehle says rising threats against judges are eroding the rule of law.…
Acclaimed pianist loses Gaza speech case against Melbourne orchestra
Jayson Gillham sued the orchestra for workplace discrimination after they cancelled one of his shows.…
Thousands of offenders not wearing electronic tags, report says
The Ministry of Justice disputes the figure, saying its own review puts the number of un-monitored individuals at 5,450.…
Britain’s likely PM says will work to ‘stop the suffering’ in Gaza
Andy Burnham took to social media to apologise for the Labour Party’s initial stance on Israeli attacks in Gaza.…
Iran war live: New attacks on Iran as US says talks still on
Washington official says US not behind the latest strikes and that technical talks with Iran continue.…
China expands anti-sanctions toolkit, raising risks for foreign firms
Beijing is rolling out measures to expand its ability to hit back at US and EU sanctions and export controls.…
New Mexico accuses US Justice Department of impeding Epstein investigation
State Attorney General Raul Torrez accused the Trump administration of withholding records, harming his investigation.…
Venezuela earthquakes toll rises to 3,889 as risk of disease grows
The United Nations launched an appeal for roughly $300 million to assist survivors of Venezuela's earthquakes…
Pianist Jayson Gillham loses discrimination case against Melbourne symphony orchestra over Gaza comments
Gillham claimed Melbourne concert in 2024 cancelled in attempt to silence him over stance on Israel attacks on GazaA classical pianist who sued the Me…
Waiting for Moses: Africa’s sons in Russia’s war
Russia's war in Ukraine is leaving African families to count the cost.…
Eight charged with murder conspiracy over alleged White House UFC attack plot
Group accused of planning sniper and drone attack on Donald Trump’s UFC cage-fighting show in JuneEight men were indicted on murder and terrorism cons…
France downs Morocco 2-0 to advance to the World Cup semifinal
Morocco was no match for France, which lost 2-0. The French, one of the pre-tournament favorites, move on to the World Cup semifinals against either S…
NYT-led group asks court to sanction OpenAI in US copyright dispute
The news firms allege ChatGPT maker is hiding evidence important to what could be landmark copyright infringement trial.…
Trump airport name change sparks backlash in Florida
Trump airport name change sparks backlash in Florida…