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In the Kurdistan region, a five-village initiative pairs solar infrastructure with local training and agricultural development, offering a durable alternative to top-down grid expansion in a climate-vulnerable country.

The former Brazil international ends an 11-year retirement at age 46, setting a personal target of reaching 300 career goals.

A government inspector’s report alleges favouritism and overpricing in the awarding of a headquarters contract, prompting resignations and threats of a league boycott.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signals a strategic shift away from military confrontation, prioritising financial pressure as the primary lever against Iran.

More than two weeks after a mass crossing into the Spanish enclave, Moroccan relatives are searching for missing loved ones while authorities begin interring unclaimed remains.

Forecasts suggest the current El Niño event could trigger extreme global weather and make 2027 the hottest year on record, offering a preview of conditions expected by the late 2030s.

With Odesa ports effectively closed and alternative routes constrained by capacity limits, Kyiv is negotiating a new export corridor through Moldova to prevent a collapse in winter planting.

Scientific assessments confirm the lake is safe, yet the Anglophone crisis continues to stall reconstruction in the Northwest Region.

Treasury intervention fails to stabilise investor confidence amid Strait of Hormuz disruption and rising energy costs.

Local authorities in central Sweden confirmed that an attacker has been taken into custody following a sword attack at Brinellskolan high school, prompting a broader lockdown of nearby schools.

The Korea Pro-Footballers Association is urging governing bodies to overhaul current safeguards, citing data that shows nearly 90 per cent of surveyed players support operational changes during extreme heat.

Video released by Al Jazeera depicts military personnel removing personal items from Palestinian residences in the town of Qusra, which are described as being under siege.

The United Nations has described the ongoing Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo as growing "exponentially," with more than half of the recorded fatalities occurring in the last 20 days.

Expert analysis suggests the Israeli government is prioritising security over international opinion, while a growing focus on Turkey signals a long-term strategic shift.

The movement of the USS George Washington to the Middle East has prompted regional allies to reassess Washington’s deterrence capability against China, reinforcing a strategic push for greater burden-sharing in the Asia-Pacific.

A humanoid robot crashed while undergoing a speed test in China, an incident occurring as the country’s robotics industry continues to grow.

The former Brazil international ends an 11-year retirement to join the Italian third-division club, aiming for a personal scoring milestone.

France, Italy, Britain and Germany have urged Israel to halt a major housing project in the occupied West Bank, citing concerns over the plan's impact on regional connectivity.

Sustained Houthi strikes have forced the suspension of operations at the al-Makha port, halting trade for 30 agencies and leaving 1,500 workers without income.

A new investigation by Al Jazeera Labs highlights the frequency of settler violence and the mechanisms of land acquisition in the region.

Refining bottlenecks and drone strikes have triggered a second wave of fuel shortages, prompting the government to import petrol and revive a lower-grade fuel standard.

Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov says Russia is open to new proposals, provided they align with President Vladimir Putin’s objectives and the current military situation.

A civilian-contracted Cessna 441 crashed west of Cape Newenham LRRS Airport, killing all eight people on board. Alaskan Command is investigating the incident at the remote facility.

The salvo followed a statement by Kim Yo Jong, who said Pyongyang was “completely unaware” of the planned discussions and dismissed the US decision to scale back annual military drills with South Korea as insufficient.

The arrest of Volodymyr Zhuravlev in Zagreb tests the jurisdictional limits of the European arrest warrant after a Polish court previously rejected Germany’s claim.

Prolonged monsoon rains have inundated the northern Philippines, prompting residents to demand accountability regarding alleged corruption linked to the disaster.

Britain’s national weather agency predicts sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific will rise more than three degrees above average, posing significant risks to global food security and regional weather patterns.

Simon McGarr of Data Compliance Europe argues that artificial intelligence is democratising cyber capabilities, requiring governments to prioritise institutional capacity over purely technical defences.

World number two Elena Rybakina’s withdrawal due to a heel injury has cleared the path for Iga Swiatek to face Jessica Pegula in the semifinals, raising questions about the former’s fitness for the upcoming major.

Torrential rainfall triggered flash flooding in parts of New York City, impacting both surface transport and the subway network.

The former prime minister was moved back to jail early on Friday after undergoing checks at a private hospital in Islamabad, a move ordered by the Supreme Court.

While high temperatures have strained the broader agricultural sector, producers in Western France are reporting ideal conditions for a particularly bountiful salt harvest.

A 27-year-old dual Russian-Australian citizen has been charged with passing Ukrainian military details to contacts linked to Moscow, prompting a joint investigation by the AFP and ASIO.

Escalating conflict across Sudan is driving a deepening displacement crisis, according to a report by Al Jazeera Global News.

Filipe Luis’s side held off a spirited response from the Polish hosts to take a one-goal lead into the return fixture at the Stade Louis-II.

The broadcaster’s latest edition covers on and off-field developments, though specific match details remain unlisted in the initial release.

The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Canada and Norway have issued a joint statement warning of legal and reputational consequences for participants in the controversial E1 project, which threatens to bisect the occupied West Bank.

The incident highlights renewed tensions in the Jenin region, where local officials say the return of settlers is limiting movement and altering the landscape.

Preliminary assessments reveal damage to homes and medical facilities following a 6.7-magnitude tremor, with emergency teams deployed to affected regions.

Licensed psychologists and psychiatrists are increasingly using social media to bridge global gaps in mental health care, though experts debate whether digital engagement can replace structured, evidence-based treatment.

Former Australian batter Mike Hussey has indicated tentative interest in an England Test batting coach position following an informal discussion with new red-ball coach Stephen Fleming.

A Cessna 441 operated by Security Aviation crashed during approach to the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site, killing all eight people on board.

The return of 30 families to Kadim completes the formal reopening of all settlements evacuated in 2005, a move that defies international legal consensus and intensifies tensions in the Jenin area ahead of October’s elections.