South Korea to pull more embassy staff from Ukraine after POW row
Earlier this month, South Korea recalled its ambassador from Kyiv after Zelenskyy disclosed the prisoner transfer.
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Canadian opera singer replaced after he raised Palestinian flag
Calgary’s opera house has removed a singer from future performances after he raised a Palestinian flag on stage.
French protests: Is it game over for Macron’s centrists before elections?
The protests have further polarised the French and turned the youth into a key, angry, voting bloc.
UEFA demands FIFA release key documents on World Cup sell-off plan
In a letter outlining 42 questions, UEFA gives FIFA until November 2 to release documents on Infantino’s aborted plans.
France protests are ‘outburst of resentment’ against Macron
French student union spokesperson Alice Cohen-Morzadec says the protests reflect growing anger over Macron's policies.
Morocco’s not-so-new government faces new challenges
The new cabinet has doubled down on continuity at a time of regional turmoil and domestic anxiety.
Alberta voters reject separation from Canada, early results show
With more than one million votes counted, about 77 percent supported remaining in Canada.
US-Ukraine relations sour as Trump, Zelenskyy clash over talks, arms
Trump calls for Zelenskyy to be replaced as negotiator, while Ukraine's president says arms shipments delayed.
Palestine weekly: Israeli settlers attack journalist and diplomats
Settler olive harvest attacks top 2025 total, journalist and diplomats attacked as Israel halts Gaza commercial imports.
Egypt’s Hassan and Zico suspended over FIFA World Cup refereeing criticism
FIFA punishes Egypt's head coach, forward and team manager for their comments after their World Cup loss to Argentina.
Southeast Asia’s haze crisis will persist until polluters pay
Cheap land clearing imposes costs across borders. ASEAN must change the incentives that keep the fires burning.
Israel’s elections 2026 explained in maps and charts
Israelis vote on October 27 in the sixth election since 2019. Here’s how the system works and who gets left out.
US Supreme Court to hear case on race in school admissions
A group of parents claims local admission policy boosts Black and Latino students while constraining Asian applicants.
Japan launches historic mission to bring back Mars moon samples
Japan has launched a five-year uncrewed mission to collect samples from Phobos, one of Mars’ two moons.
Fourteen dead in illegal Colombian gold mine collapse
‘Deliberate’ car ramming of Australian MP an isolated incident, police say
A 43-year-old man accused of deliberately hitting Helen Haines outside her office is in police custody.
Angel Reese scores 30 as Dream stun Valkyries to go level in WNBA Finals
Atlanta Dream defeat Golden State Valkyries 79-65 to tie the best-of-seven WNBA Finals at 1-1.
PSG vs Barcelona: UEFA Champions League – Yamal, Torres, predictions, teams
Lamine Yamal faces ex-teammate Ferran Torres as in-form Barcelona take on holders PSG in a spicy encounter in Paris.
Man claims arm broken in violent ICE arrest
Video shows a man screaming in pain as ICE agents pin him down during an arrest in Long Beach, California.
Four dead as torrential rain batters eastern Spain
Cars swept away, roads submerged and residents isolated in parts of Spain's Mediterranean coast.
The human cost of surging US air strikes in Somalia
Families recount deaths, injuries and displacement as Trump accelerates US strikes against armed groups in Somalia.
Zelenskyy seeks answers to why SpaceX Starshield defence is failing
Beyond money: Why young Tunisians are considering emigration
For many young Tunisians, the question is no longer simply how to make a living, but where they can build a future.
Saudi Arabia cancels 2026 ‘Davos in the Desert’ amid Houthi attacks
Riyadh postpones flagship investment conference until 2027, orders government staff to work from home.
‘Release Epstein files’, protester interrupts JD Vance’s speech
A protester demanding the release of the Epstein files interrupted US Vice President JD Vance's speech.
Rashida Tlaib demands arrest of Israeli soldier tied to Hind Rajab killing
US lawmaker says that government must arrest Israeli commander allegedly responsible for attack while he is in the US.
Hegseth meets Netanyahu on unannounced Israel visit
Hegseth has travelled to Israel to meet Netanyahu before a closely contested election, Axios reported, citing sources.
Exiled critic of Rwandan president found beheaded in Uganda
Ugandan police say a male body has been found in a village near Kampala, and his head has yet to be located.
Iran war live: Trump says US hits Iran hard ‘economically and militarily’
Trump says US continues to hit Iran 'economically and militarily' while praising Russia for doing 'nothing' to aid Iran.
Mahmoud Khalil takes deportation fight to the US Supreme Court
Lawyers for the former student leader seek to overturn an appeals court decision that would allow for his removal.
Colombia illegal gold mine collapse kills 14 people
Illegal gold mine collapse in southwestern Colombia leaves 14 people dead, 7 injured.
Tehran rejects any role in plot to kill leaders of German Jewish groups
Tehran summons German envoy after two men convicted of trying to kill leaders of Jewish groups, rejects any role.
Children among six killed in Russian drone strike on Ukraine park
Trump: ‘Paris is going to be a Muslim city very soon’
US President Donald Trump blamed immigrants for the unrest in France, claiming Paris would soon become a ‘Muslim city’.
Egyptian parliament delays vote on military support for Saudi Arabia
Lawmakers adjourn session as opposition party tells members to abstain over unclear commitment.
160 people reported killed in escalating drone attacks across Sudan
Rights groups warn increasing attacks by unmanned aircraft are targeting civilians and infrastructure.
Could your halal pension be funding Israel’s military?
HSBC’s ‘sharia-compliant’ fund invested over $100 million in companies linked to Israel’s military.
Israeli police say they arrested 10 in connection with settler attacks
Israeli police released a video they say shows the arrest of 10 suspects over weekend settler violence.
Trump approval hits record-low 31 percent, polls show Republican struggles
Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Democrats leading by 12 points in generic US congressional ballot surveys against Republicans.
Injured Ukrainian soldier rescued in first-ever drone evacuation mission
The Ukrainian army says it has carried out the world’s first drone evacuation of a wounded soldier from the front line.
Kenya convicts cult leader over the murder of 190 children
The leader of a Kenyan cult who instructed followers to starve themselves to death to reach heaven has been found guilty
Trump signs order launching women’s health division at NIH, White House
First Lady Melania Trump has championed the executive action as a 'transformative moment' for US women's health.
Finland seeking one million land mines as it eyes Russian threat
Helsinki recently joined regional peers in withdrawing from UN Charter banning munitions as it eyes its eastern border.
One killed in US shooting near mosque in Columbus, Ohio
Local authorities say mosque was not target of attack.
Florida issues arrest warrant for Cuban leader Raul Castro
The announcement mirrors a federal indictment from May as the US steps up pressure on the Cuban government.
Residents hoisted from rooftops amid Spain’s deadly flooding
Spain’s military is hoisting residents from the rooftops of their flooded homes.
Indian court extends detention of ‘Cockroach’ leaders
The extension of the custody of the CJP activists comes amid a crackdown on near daily protests against the government.
Protesters block Louvre in support of French student movement
French students are now blockading the world’s busiest museum.
Ex-OpenAI employee accused of planting device has Saudi backing: Prosecutor
US federal prosecutors allege the defendant was in frequent contact with unnamed member of royal family.
Netanyahu’s new security doctrine: Regional strategy or election ploy?
Experts say Netanyahu's security doctrine and map of regional alliances serve his political ambitions ahead of elections
Benny Gantz drops out of Israel’s election race
Decision comes after polls showed his Blue and White party below the 3.25 percent threshold needed to enter the Knesset.
Mauritius lifts curfew imposed amid wave of violent protests
Unrest on the archipelago came after police shot a woman during a rally over rising costs and water shortages.
Ronaldo banned for 30 days, fined $285 by Portugal over spat with Jesus
Cristiano Ronaldo handed month-long ban by the disciplinary council of Portugal's Football Association.
Chuck Schumer urges FCC to block AI robocalls before elections
Chuck Schumer urges FCC to reject petition allowing AI robocalls ahead of key November midterm elections.
Qatar to announce a new regional defence partnership
Qatar is set to announce a new regional defence partnership to strengthen its military infrastructure.
Can religion help Democrats win in red states? These faith leaders hope so
Roughly nine pastors, seminary students and Sunday school teachers are running as Democrats in the US midterm election.
Brazilian court orders Meta to prove Lula and Bolsonaro get equal treatment
A judge also doubled the daily fine for noncompliance with a previous court order governing political content.
12 migrants, including an infant, drown in two incidents off Greece
Two separate boat incidents off the Greek islands of Lesbos and Samos left 12 migrants dead.
Trump backs Netanyahu: Is the US planning a new Iran attack with Israel?
Trump’s endorsement comes after he previously shied away from fully backing Netanyahu’s election campaign.
How HSBC’s Sharia fund invested millions in Israeli war-linked firms
HSBC bought $130m in shares in firms tied to Israel’s military, in breach of Islamic law compliance requirements.
UN voices security concerns in Haiti amid attacks and election preparations
UN official warns of escalating violence in Haiti as security personnel face retaliatory attacks by armed gangs.
War on Iran backlash threatens Republican control of Congress
Public opposition to the war on Iran could threaten Republican control of Congress.
Gaza faces worsening hunger as WFP announces food aid cuts
The World Food Programme has announced that funding shortages will force it to suspend food assistance in Gaza
Trump endorses Netanyhu ahead of elections
Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s election, Ben-Gvir faces student protesters.
Kenyan court convicts starvation cult leader of murdering 191 people
Doomsday sect leader Paul Mackenzie had denied ordering the victims to starve so they could 'meet Jesus'.
How has the cost of living changed in France, Italy, Spain and Portugal?
Protesters across Europe have hit the streets amid anger over the cost of living.
Decision on Senegal’s AFCON final appeal to be made by end of November
The Court of Arbitration for Sport will announce its verdict on the title, which was awarded to Morocco by CAF.
Russia’s Lavrov discusses US war and regional security in Tehran visit
Russia’s FM Sergey Lavrov is in Tehran for his first visit since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Man City’s Semenyo out for up to eight weeks due to knee injury
City coach confirmed Semenyo's injury but said Haaland would be available for the Champions League match on Tuesday.
Famine fears as aid cuts and shipment restrictions coincide in Gaza
Displaced families in Gaza fear worsening food insecurity as planned aid cuts coincide with continued restrictions.
Who is cult head Paul Mackenzie, convicted of convincing followers to die?
A Kenyan court has handed down the first judgement in the 'doomsday' cult case.
Albania’s protests explained
Protesters in Albania say demonstrations will intensify as Prime Minister Edi Rama rejects calls to resign.
Pakistan suspends Iran border trade, amid violence on both sides
Islamabad cites security concerns, while Tehran points to technical issues as Pakistan mediates between Iran and the US.
PSG vs Barcelona match will not be postponed despite protests: French PM
Barcelona have arrived in Paris for the Champions League match at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday at 19:00 GMT.
Australian Member of Parliament critically injured after being hit by a car
Australian MP Dr. Helen Haines is in critical condition after being struck by a car outside her office in Victoria.
French protest violence: A ‘Christmas present’ for Le Pen’s far right?
Le Pen is positioning her party as more capable than centrist or left-wing forces before the 2027 presidential election.
Doctors describe hospitals shattered by Israel’s genocide in Gaza
Doctors who volunteered in Gaza have described working during Israel’s genocidal war on the strip.
Dozens killed after Houthi strike on military camp in Shabwa
Dozens of Yemenis are feared dead after a Houthi strike targeted a military camp in Yemen’s Shabwa governorate.
Russia’s Lavrov discusses US war and regional security during Tehran visit
GCC states have pressed Moscow to help halt Iranian attacks and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
‘Weight of responsibility’: Promise and perils of covering Ethiopia’s war
Al Jazeera correspondent shares his experience of covering the fighting between government forces and Tigray rebels.
Houthi attack on Yemen army camp in Shabwa kills at least 53: reports
Local authorities say armed group launched ballistic missiles at camp in southern governorate during training exercise.
The night watch: Palestinians protecting their homes from settler pogroms
Palestinians in the occupied West Bank are organising to protect themselves from settler attacks.
Al Jazeera investigation challenges Israeli account of Heidi Levine attack
Analysis of map coordinates and timelines raises doubts over official Israeli accounts of West Bank settler pogrom.
Qatar to unveil regional defence partnership
On Iran, Israel’s opposition is even more hawkish than Netanyahu
In rest of the world, the Israeli PM is often blamed for the Iran war. His opponents say he hasn't been tough enough.
Indonesia battles worst forest fires and toxic haze in 11 years
Museum protesters in Colombia accuse gov’t of erasing history
Police used tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters outside Colombia’s National Museum in Bogota.
Iran support for Houthis probed as Yemen war re-erupts and Saudi cities hit
There have been new reports of Iranian support for the Houthis in Yemen amid a wave of attacks on Saudi cities.
Israeli police arrest 10 after settler attacks on journalist, diplomats
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said on X that the arrests were 'a very positive development'.
Australian MP Helen Haines critically injured in ‘deliberate’ car ramming
Lawmaker was struck by a car outside her office in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called a 'deliberate act'.
What’s wrong with schools in France?
Angry French students have blocked access to their schools for four weeks. AJLabs breaks down what they want and why.
WFP cuts aid to 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza amid funding shortages
The UN agency says funding shortages threaten to reverse 'modest and fragile' progress on food security.
Mexican protesters demanding clean water storm state congress
Qatar warns global energy shockwaves from Iran war have yet to peak
Deputy PM calls for dialogue with Tehran, highlights US defence ties and rejects Strait of Hormuz transit fees.
How a grass fire at a Canadian military base killed four soldiers
Cause of grass fire remains unknown as PM Carney calls it one of the worst peacetime tragedies for Canadian military.
Rubio says there was no US pause in intelligence sharing with Ukraine
Ukraine relies on US intel through Starshield to spot fast-moving ballistic missiles that Russia fires at its cities.
NFL’s Azeez Al-Shaair honours Palestinian children for fifth straight week
Al-Shaair's eyeblack carried the name of Maryam Ghanem, a girl in Gaza who was forced to watch her mother burn alive.
Hezbollah funding plan indicates a new challenge to Lebanon’s government
The reported $200m in aid from Iran to Hezbollah has put the Lebanese government under increased pressure from the US.
France’s Macron declines minister’s resignation after violent protests
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez acknowledges that police 'lost control' during weekend protests.
Mali’s military and armed groups committing abuses against civilians: HRW
Soldiers, fighters and separatists in West African country committing grave laws-of-war violations, rights group finds.