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The Malian government asserts that the pardon does not invalidate the facts established during the trial, marking a significant diplomatic development between the West African nation and France.
France 24 reports that a Russian drone hit a train carrying hundreds of passengers on Thursday, adding to a day of coordinated attacks that included a fire at the port of Izmail.
The Arab American Civil Rights League and 16 individual plaintiffs name Secretary of State Marco Rubio and major contractors Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Caterpillar in a suit claiming indiscriminate force in Lebanon triggers mandatory aid restrictions.
Iranian officials reject US President Donald Trump’s assertion of American dominance in the Strait of Hormuz, insisting the Islamic Republic retains complete management and that US and Israeli vessels remain barred from passage.
The Spanish Football Federation has announced that the 2027 Spanish Super Cup will be held at Istanbul’s Ataturk Olympic Stadium, marking a departure from the current host nation due to clashes with the Asian Cup.
Rebuilding efforts in Syria’s former economic capital are prioritising heritage sites, with the citadel reopening and merchants gradually resuming activity.
The visit marks a significant escalation in the long-standing territorial dispute, with the Japanese government condemning the move as unacceptable.
The Turkish defence ministry has confirmed that the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, signed on 7 August, will establish strategic political and military mechanisms involving senior government officials, with a focus on unmanned systems and artificial intelligence.
Record-low river levels force the closure of Eastern Europe’s critical energy infrastructure, prompting regional emergency measures and calls for reduced consumption.
Iran refuses to reopen the critical shipping lane until Washington meets six conditions, including the end of the naval blockade and the release of frozen assets, while the US seeks compensation for alleged damages.
New data reveals 7.4 million low-income families cannot afford essentials as petrol and diesel prices surge following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Luis Enrique’s side secured the continental trophy against the Premier League side, with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Désiré Doué.
Proceedings begin in a federal court where Meta is accused of harming youth mental health and improperly tracking children, marking a significant test of digital platform regulation.
Amidst intensified drone strikes and cross-border attacks, the UN warns verified death tolls likely underestimate true figures due to inaccessible occupied territories.
Manager Alvaro Arbeloa is sent off as Malaga claims trophy after taking penalty into open net
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged South Korea to enhance cooperation on air defence and drones as concerns mount over the strategic implications of the growing military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang.
The nine-time All-Star leaves the league on his own terms, concluding a tenure that redefined statistical benchmarks and franchise identity.
The European Broadcasting Union has implemented new regulations to assess the safety and stability of potential host nations, a move that follows years of pressure and boycotts over Israel’s participation.
Totality observed in Iceland and northern Spain as millions across the region monitor the Moon’s transit across the Sun
A new Al Jazeera Originals film profiles the head of Tyre’s Civil Defence, who describes the psychological toll of losing his daughter in 2006 and three colleagues in April, while outlining how first responders are adapting to ongoing violence along the Yellow Line.
A moderated discussion hosted by Al Jazeera’s Jamal Elshayyal highlights the ongoing manifestations of postcolonialism across the region.
The celestial event marks the first total solar eclipse visible in mainland Europe since 1999, drawing millions to Spain while partial views were recorded across the globe.
A significant demographic transition is underway in the Maghreb, with most women now having fewer than three children, a stark contrast to the seven to eight children per woman typical in the 1970s.
The UK has charged the captain of the MT Smyrtos with sanctions breaches, while the EU expands its blacklist of shadow fleet vessels to over 630 ships.
The backing comes as three confederations representing 136 member associations call for the president’s resignation ahead of the March election.
Activists have smeared red paint on the exterior of a Danish defence company, according to reports from Al Jazeera. The specific identity of the firm and the location of the incident remain unconfirmed.
Voters cast ballots in a contest that pits Nigel Farage against comedian Richard Herring’s trash-can persona, Count Binface, in a direct test of the political landscape.
As tons of aid from regional partners began arriving in Colombia on Wednesday, search and rescue teams faced a narrowing window to locate survivors following a powerful seismic event that razed buildings and buckled roads.
President Abelardo de la Espriella pledges reconstruction fund as search for survivors intensifies amid unstable rubble and rising casualties.
Steve Smith’s 71 is the highest score as Bangladesh seize early advantage over a struggling Australian side.
A total solar eclipse cast daytime darkness over Segovia, Spain, for 59 seconds on Wednesday, marking the first such event in the region since 1999 and drawing locals and international visitors to the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin and San Frutos.
Goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Désiré Doué seal victory for Luis Enrique’s side against Premier League opponents
The driest July since 1836 has left nearly three-quarters of England in drought, prompting calls for systemic reform in how the nation manages agricultural climate risk.
The scheduled deaths of Anthony Darrell Hines, Jeremy Williams, and Carlos Cuesta-Rodriguez occur against a backdrop of historically low approval ratings for capital punishment in the United States.
Rescue crews race against the 72-hour survival window in western Colombia, while international aid arrives and political scrutiny mounts over the new administration’s fiscal platform.
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that 28-year-old Karoline Leavitt will leave her position at the end of the month, ending a tenure marked by significant changes to media access protocols and staunch ideological defence of the administration.
The Israeli army has sent an additional infantry battalion to the occupied West Bank village of Qusra, south of Nablus, after an earlier intervention failed to remove settlers who have cut off water and power to two Palestinian families since Sunday.
The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals concluded with Malawi defeating Algeria and Cameroon overcoming Morocco, ensuring all four remaining nations secure spots in the 2026 World Cup in Brazil.
Messi hinted at retirement after father’s death but made himself available for coach Guillermo Hoyos as Miami’s campaign ends in group stage
Critics argue the move to label PCC and CV as terrorist organisations serves political objectives rather than security needs, potentially disrupting police ties and financial systems.
The announcement of a new naval blockade by Yemen’s Houthi movement has triggered concerns over the potential shutdown of Saudi Arabian shipping and the resumption of full-scale war, according to reports from Al Jazeera.
EU financing drives June military aid to 7.2 billion euros while infrastructure damage mounts in Ukraine and Russia
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy outlines a critical dependency on American Patriot systems to survive the winter, citing a severe deficit in air defence capabilities following the diversion of supplies to the US-Iran conflict.
A 70 percent reduction in humanitarian aid since 2022 has forced the closure of approximately 600 essential healthcare facilities, leaving one in ten Afghan children acutely malnourished.
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi issues strong protest as Kremlin highlights strategic presence in the Far East
An estimated $14 billion to $22 billion in income has transformed the capital’s skyline and strengthened the regime’s political standing, yet ordinary citizens face inflation and currency devaluation.
Al Jazeera reports that while Donald Trump’s second term has been characterised by the use of tariffs, experts have questioned whether these measures effectively bolster US production.
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Dmitry Muratov argues that while Russia retains the capacity to destroy Ukraine, it cannot conquer it, citing over 500 mentions of nuclear weapon use this year alone.