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While US President Donald Trump claims a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is largely negotiated, an Al Jazeera analysis suggests global commercial confidence will not return, as strategic routes become subject to recurring political conditions.

With China controlling over 90% of global refining capacity, Brazil is leveraging its vast reserves and geological advantages to attract billions in investment, though experts warn domestic processing capabilities remain a distant goal.

Defence Minister Richard Marles confirms Canberra will receive three used Virginia-class submarines within 15 years, replacing the original plan for a mix of new and used vessels.

The National Commission for Missing Persons has concluded with high certainty that the six children of Rania al-Abbasi are deceased, following a decade-long investigation into their disappearance under the former Assad regime.

Newly circulated video evidence depicts people running for cover on a beach in Nahariya as rockets are launched, underscoring the persistent security challenges facing the coastal city.

Shinjiro Koizumi uses Shangri-La Dialogue to deflect accusations of remilitarisation, citing China’s lack of transparency and strategic weapons, while sidestepping direct questions on wartime apologies.

Security forces deployed 22,000 officers nationwide to manage celebrations, with 283 detentions recorded in Paris alone as property damage and injuries to police were reported.

A Johan Vasquez header secured a 1-0 victory for the co-hosts, who utilised modified tournament conditions in a match that leaves both coaches with critical decisions before Monday’s FIFA submission deadline.

Violent clashes across Paris and other French cities led to widespread arrests, injuries to police officers, and significant property damage on the night of Paris Saint-Germain’s second consecutive European title win.

A meteor exploded at an altitude of 64 kilometres on Saturday, releasing energy equivalent to 300 tons of TNT and triggering reports of shaking buildings in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Doctors and regulators warn that the digital promotion of herbal cures is delaying treatment and straining a fragile healthcare system.

Al Jazeera reports that governments worldwide carried out more executions in 2025 than at any time in the past four decades, marking a significant shift in global capital punishment trends.

The IDF’s advance marks the deepest penetration into Lebanese territory in over 25 years, coinciding with a revised US peace proposal and condemnation from Beirut.

Demonstrators take to the streets of Lima to challenge the political future of Peru’s prominent presidential contender, highlighting ongoing tensions in the lead-up to the election.

The International Atomic Energy Agency has requested immediate access to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant following Russian claims of a Ukrainian drone attack, while Kyiv denies involvement and warns against the militarisation of nuclear infrastructure.

NHK News Japan reports major airlines have suspended more than 290 services between 31 May and 2 June, citing forecast violent winds and heavy rain impacting the Okinawa and Amami Islands.

Rescue teams have pulled four more villagers from a flooded cave in Laos, adding to the first survivor extracted earlier this week, according to Al Jazeera Global News.

Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez condemns the disorder as "absolutely unacceptable" in the second consecutive year of football-fuelled riots in France.

Diplomatic tensions escalate across the Middle East as Lebanon accuses Israel of pursuing a scorched earth policy, coinciding with a US warning to Iran regarding potential strikes if a negotiated deal is not reached.

Initial reports confirm the extraction of agricultural workers from floodwaters in eastern Syria, though specific details regarding the scale of the disaster remain unverified.

The former 2024 presidential candidate, recognised by Washington as the legitimate winner, urges a new electoral roadmap while US President Donald Trump reportedly welcomes the current administration’s cooperation on oil access.

The incident, described as the most serious of its kind since 2022, has prompted diplomatic sanctions and a push for increased military equipment from NATO allies.

The House Armed Services Committee has moved a measure to deepen military cooperation between the United States and Israel, potentially shifting the relationship from aid-based support to integrated weapons production and technology sharing.

Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, becoming the first club to retain the trophy since Real Madrid’s 2016–2018 reign.

Former members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia claim the 2016 agreement left them vulnerable, prompting a return to armed struggle.

Joe Macaron characterises the military situation as unsustainable, citing the latest phase of Israeli military activity in Lebanon.

The French club completes a five-trophy season after overcoming Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw at the Puskas Arena.

Reports from Japanese broadcaster NHK indicate President Donald Trump held talks on a memorandum with Iran but reached no final conclusion, while Iranian media confirm no agreement has been secured.

Authorities urge residents across Kyushu to Kanto to prepare for heavy rain ahead of the typhoon’s arrival.

Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, cementing their status as Europe’s dominant force under Luis Enrique.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned of a potential new large-scale Russian attack, as both nations continue to target each other’s energy facilities in an ongoing cycle of strikes.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to grapple with an active Ebola outbreak, with international media focusing on the specific burdens placed on women, though detailed epidemiological data remains scarce in initial reports.

Romanian authorities confirm the drone’s explosive payload detonated on the 10th floor of a residential building, drawing condemnation from Bucharest’s foreign ministry.

Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani rejects permanent fees but suggests conditional negotiation for waterway reopening efforts.

The Wall Street Journal’s Chief European Political Correspondent outlines a reported state-backed initiative and previews his upcoming book on the Baltic pipeline sabotage.

Bruce Springsteen’s remarks come amid heightened geopolitical tensions, including recent US strikes on Iranian targets and the president’s summit in Beijing.

Paris Saint-Germain secure second consecutive European title as Gabriel Magalhaes misses final attempt at Puskas Arena

Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw at the Puskas Arena, with Gabriel Magalhaes firing over the bar to seal the victory.

Twenty-two people were killed and 36 others injured in a transport accident involving Afghan refugees returning to the country, according to reports from Al Jazeera Global News.

A Palestinian doctor was killed and three others injured in an Israeli drone strike near a hospital in Deir al-Balah, while settlers attacked properties in the West Bank, marking a continuation of hostilities despite the October truce.

Prime Minister Robert Abela has triggered an early vote, with Maltese citizens casting their ballots in a political contest that deviates from the scheduled electoral cycle.

With over 1,000 suspected cases and rising cross-border transmission, the World Health Organization calls for urgent financial support and local engagement to contain the Bundibugyo strain.

Voters head to the polls on 31 May 2026 in a referendum on the legacy of former President Gustavo Petro, with security and displacement topping the national agenda.