Global affairs, diplomacy, conflict, and the major international developments driving the news cycle.
The death toll in Zamfara State rises following coordinated village invasions, underscoring the persistent failure of state security apparatuses to contain banditry and ransom-driven violence.
New research indicates that human-caused warming has made extremely dry soils five times more likely in western Europe and 11 times more likely in eastern Europe, with evaporative demand soaring to levels 80 times more probable under current trends.
Wakayama City police are investigating after two elderly men were transported to hospital in an unconscious state following a fall into an irrigation pond while cutting grass.
The death of a Moroccan-born man in Bologna has sparked violent protests and renewed debate over police accountability, marking the first application of a controversial legal reform designed to shield officers from immediate prosecution.
Tensions in the Middle East intensify as Iran-backed rebels claim attacks on Saudi vessels and the Iranian Revolutionary Guards assert control over the Strait of Hormuz, while Washington faces demands for strategic clarity.
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency confirmed the completion of a critical combustion trial, following a development period marked by technical setbacks.
With extreme heat and dry conditions fuelling unprecedented fire risks across southern Europe, Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called for a political pact on climate change, while France battles evacuations and excess mortality in the wake of a severe heatwave.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have confirmed attacks on Saudi Arabian oil tankers, citing violations of a maritime blockade. The incident follows a recent naval embargo and intensifies pressure on global energy supply routes.
A narrow 216-to-212 vote passes the 2027 National Defence Authorisation Act, drawing sharp criticism from both progressive Democrats and conservative Republicans over its cost and provisions.
Tensions surge following the collapse of the US-Iran peace deal, with Washington launching new offensives and Houthi forces claiming responsibility for missile and drone strikes on commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
Amidst broader discussions on artificial intelligence and manufacturing shifts, an economist has rejected the assertion that rising vehicle output in the United States proves the efficacy of current auto tariffs.
Interior ministers in Rome and Paris confirm fatalities amid worsening emergency conditions, while Spanish authorities confront the worst fire season on record
Yahya Saree says ENCELA and LAYLIA targeted; UK maritime watchdog confirms projectile impact
The Austrian government has reopened the house where Adolf Hitler was born as a police station, a move designed to end decades of visits by neo-Nazis and far-right extremists to the site.
President Volodymyr Zelensky replaces Oleksandr Syrsky following the largest war-related unrest since 2022, yet public pressure remains focused on the fate of the former defence minister.
NHK reports a nationwide surge in heatstroke-related emergency transports as forecasts predict continued extreme conditions across central Japan.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issues stark warning regarding regional security, while President Donald Trump threatens retaliatory strikes on Iranian power plants and bridges.
Al Jazeera reports that Palestinian journalists with severe injuries and chronic illnesses are calling for immediate evacuation from Gaza, highlighting the deteriorating safety and medical infrastructure for press corps in the territory.
The Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee convenes this week to determine if seven peptides should be available via licensed pharmacies, despite agency concerns over safety and evidence.
Al Jazeera reports that Gandhi has spoken out publicly for the first time since his arrest, though details regarding the specific nature of the protests or the content of his address remain undisclosed.
Military exchanges intensify with US strikes on Iranian targets and Iranian missiles intercepted over Jordan, while global markets react to the closure of the strategic waterway.
The official estimate of mortality linked to the historic June heatwave has been sharply increased, reflecting the severe impact of extreme weather on the nation’s public health infrastructure.
The governing coalition aims to pass decentralisation legislation by 24 July, while opposition parties cite a lack of clarity in the bill’s underlying principles.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has condemned President Daniel Ortega’s decision to cancel polls, describing it as part of an escalating crackdown on civil and political rights that consolidates power under the ruling Sandinista party.
Penny Griffiths tells Al Jazeera Global News that effective engagement requires both Washington and Tehran to acknowledge a strategic defeat, marking a significant rhetorical shift in Canberra’s view of the standoff.
Daria Kaleniuk of the Anti-corruption Action Centre argues governance reforms are as critical as military changes
Indian authorities have used water cannons to break up student demonstrations in Raipur, escalating tensions over demands for the education minister to step down.
Negotiations with over 5,000 Syrian Democratic Forces personnel aim to merge Kurdish security structures into the national framework following the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
The Paris-based author and journalist appeared on France 24 to criticise the handling of sexual exploitation allegations within the modelling sector, describing the state’s response as outrageous.
Viktor Orban has pledged "resistance" to the Peter Magyar-led government, claiming political tyranny after prosecutors seized equipment from the Fidesz party headquarters in Budapest.
The new political chief calls on the international community to enforce a US-backed ceasefire while reaffirming the group’s objective of a state encompassing Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
Rescue operations halted as toxic conditions and waterlogging prevent recovery of remaining bodies; officials confirm no survivors remain at the state-owned project.
Legal team plans to challenge jurisdiction via sovereign immunity as Trump administration defends 'surgical' Caracas operation
Unidentified parties utilise digital platforms to coordinate meal deliveries to student activists in New Delhi, according to Al Jazeera Global News.
A diverse field of six contenders, including former heads of state and senior diplomats, are vying for the position as the organisation confronts calls for structural reform and budgetary constraints.
While Moscow insists participation is voluntary, international law experts warn that targeting economically precarious individuals may constitute human trafficking under UN conventions.
Tehran’s authorities have executed Mehdi Khanaki and two others linked to recent unrest, while intelligence agencies publish a list of hostile media figures, warning that sharing information with them carries severe penalties.
The newly elected political chief of Hamas has issued a call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, outlining his initial policy stance following his recent appointment to the role.
Wassim Nasr visits the Kurdish-majority city to document the commencement of efforts to integrate local forces with state authorities, marking a significant shift in the region's governance landscape.
Daniel Siad’s name appeared nearly 2,000 times in U.S. Department of Justice records released regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
The deal, which excludes requirements for the IAEA Additional Protocol and Israeli normalisation, faces immediate legislative scrutiny in Washington amid concerns over regional security and nuclear weapons proliferation.
The US Defence Secretary has formally requested an extra $70 billion to sustain military operations against Iran, coinciding with the eleventh consecutive night of strikes and Iranian air defence activations in the capital.
The operation underscores the expanding influence of the DZ Mafia in southern France, as the National Prosecutor’s Office for the Fight Against Organised Crime takes over the investigation into threats against the local elected official.
France 24 reports that the 'Cockroach Janta Party' continues its campaign against the government’s handling of the May medical entrance examination, despite a violent intervention by authorities during a march to the Indian parliament.
New reporting from Al Jazeera highlights a stark divergence in global wealth accumulation, with billionaires now holding assets equivalent to the poorest half of the world’s population, even as middle-class households face mounting financial pressure.
A growing trend of designating civilian towns and residential zones with military-style labels raises questions about the intersection of governance and security policy.
Defending champion Tadej Pogacar maintains overall race lead despite teammate Adam Yates’ illness, while Jonas Vingegaard’s withdrawal looms over the competition.
The New York City mayor has urged the US federal government to detain Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should he travel to the United States, referencing an outstanding International Criminal Court warrant.