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A 50–49 vote failed to reach the 60-vote threshold needed to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, leaving US crypto policy exposed to regulatory and political uncertainty.

Al Jazeera Global News reported that hundreds of people demonstrated against a possible third presidential term, though the source provided no details on the president, location or organisers.

Finneas, Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham and Beoga have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after promoter Messina Touring Group removed Macklemore from the line-up over his pro-Palestinian remarks.

An Al Jazeera discussion examines the issues confronting voters and the divisions inside both major parties ahead of the congressional elections.

About 2,000 farmers and shepherds demonstrated in Bucharest against extending a live sheep export ban, with police reporting 26 detentions and four hospitalisations.

Lithuanian officials said the device entered from Belarus and carried an explosive, but its origin and operator remained under examination.

Lithuania says a drone entered its airspace from the direction of Belarus and carried a neutralised explosive device, while Denmark accuses a Russian frigate of targeting a surveillance helicopter with flares.

The concert west of Paris followed years of health difficulties linked to a rare neurological disorder.

Raids targeting LGBTQ+ activists and organisations in three Turkish cities have prompted protests and accusations of discrimination and digital censorship.

Volker Türk says Israeli bulldozers are clearing sites with “no respect for the dead” as remains are recovered from destroyed buildings.

The drone was reported by Al Jazeera as probably launched by Russia, though its origin remains unconfirmed.

Anne Applebaum says Canada is strengthening relationships with the European Union, India and China amid upheaval in US foreign policy.

The European Union has accused Russia of reckless conduct involving a Danish frigate and a drone incident over Lithuania, prompting Danish analysts to urge a stronger Western response.

Mohammed bin Salman and Abdel Fattah al-Sisi discussed the threat to the Bab al-Mandab Strait as Riyadh vowed to respond “firmly” to attacks by Yemen’s Houthis.

The reported disclosure raises questions about the militarisation of space and the interpretation of treaties intended to reserve it for peaceful use.

Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Mohammed bin Salman discussed maritime access and a political settlement to Yemen’s conflict as disruptions weigh on Egypt’s Suez Canal revenue.

India reached 163-3 in 14.5 overs to win the second match and secure the three-match series with one game remaining.

A reported civilian campaign sought international pressure on Doha over its relationship with Hamas before being abruptly halted after about a month.

OpenAI says it is working with Anthropic and Google on a proposed body to test powerful systems, but the companies have yet to agree on how it would operate.

Lithuanian officials reported the overnight shoot-down as Denmark separately said flares were fired at a helicopter monitoring a Russian frigate in the Baltic Sea.

Reported raids and arrests targeting LGBTQ+ people in Turkey have renewed concerns about the use of family-values rhetoric to justify exclusion and weaken civil society.

Abbas Araghchi is expected to meet Wang Yi as China promotes de-escalation while protecting its economic ties with Tehran.

Unofficial results show no party won the 41 seats needed to control Bangsamoro’s 80-member parliament, while security forces remain on high alert after election-day shootings.

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have claimed attacks on Saudi Arabia and control of Greater Hanish and Lesser Hanish, with no independent confirmation provided.

A drone strike reported by Kyiv’s mayor has raised questions about the scope and meaning of an energy-targeting understanding cited by Donald Trump.

Air Force Secretary Troy Meink says the system is intended to protect US forces, but Washington has disclosed nothing about its function, location or deployment date.

A new study finds nearly half of American democracy indicators at 50-year lows, straining multilateral institutions and increasing security risks worldwide.

A statutory inquiry has found the hospital failed at all levels to safeguard newborns, issuing 17 recommendations including remote video monitoring for incubators.

A man in his sixties admitted offences committed over more than two decades and is accused of involving 13 other men between 2018 and 2025.

France 24 reported that Matthew Rhys won two lead acting awards on the same night that Widow’s Bay took 14 Emmys, though the supplied report does not identify the categories or explain the record.

The Canadian prime minister is pursuing deeper cooperation in trade, investment and security while ruling out EU membership.

Moscow blamed the Danish aircraft’s manoeuvres, while Copenhagen called the incident serious and deeply unprofessional.

Reported Houthi gains along the Red Sea coast and nearby islands have opened a broader military and logistical challenge, with government forces counterattacking near the Bab al-Mandeb corridor.

Reported Houthi gains near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and a pipeline shutdown have narrowed Saudi Arabia’s options, while Washington resists military intervention.

US debt has passed $40 trillion as long-term Treasury yields approach 5.4%, raising questions about the sustainability of Washington’s borrowing.

Houthi attacks and reported territorial gains are increasing pressure on Riyadh’s security, energy infrastructure and economic agenda.

Air Force Secretary Troy Meink says the undisclosed systems are intended to defend US forces, but experts warn the announcement could normalise the weaponisation of space.

Al Jazeera has examined reports about NFL billionaire Robert Kraft’s alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein and an unverified claim concerning Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour.

NOAA says Pacific warming has crossed 2°C, with regional forecasts pointing to heavier rain, drought and heightened wildfire risks through 2027.

Drone video broadcast by Houthi-run television depicts Mocha International Airport as empty and abandoned, but the footage has not been independently verified.

Four years after Jina Mahsa Amini’s death triggered nationwide protests, some Iranian women continue to defy mandatory hijab rules despite repression and proposed tougher penalties.

A report by the Defense Priorities Foundation proposes ending US mutual-defence alliances with four Asian partners and repositioning American forces away from the western Pacific.

Denmark has summoned Russia’s ambassador after saying two flares were deployed near a Danish helicopter during a routine monitoring operation in international waters.