Geopolitics
Death of a rainmaker: When drought means murder in South Sudan
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
For a group of people whose job means life, climate change can spell death.
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Geopolitics
US government shutdown enters third day, expected to last past weekend
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
White House says it plans to cut 'thousands' of federal jobs as it freezes funding to Democratic states.
Geopolitics
Last Gaza Flotilla boat ‘still sailing strong’
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The Marinette is the last vessel of the Global Sumud Flotilla still heading towards Gaza.
Geopolitics
Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album Showgirl shatters Spotify record
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Showgirl breaks Spotify records as Taylor Swift's most pre-saved album, highlighting her enduring popularity.
Geopolitics
How much of Europe’s oil and gas still comes from Russia?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
In 2021, Russia supplied 45% of the EU’s gas and 27% of its oil. By 2024, these dropped to 19% and 3%.
Geopolitics
March for 1968 Mexican student massacre eclipsed by support for Gaza
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Mexico City officials estimate the march commemorating the 57th anniversary of the massacre drew 10,000 people.
Geopolitics
Global protests erupt over Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Crowds in Europe, South America and beyond rally to support Gaza, which faces famine after two years of bombardment.
Geopolitics
Palestinian boy says ‘I’m okay’ after rescue from Gaza rubble
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Palestinian boy Mohammed Al-Yazji was rescued from the rubble of his destroyed home in Gaza City.
Geopolitics
India, China to resume direct flights after 5 years as relations thaw
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Latest move underscores efforts to normalise ties and draw closer in wake of Trump's policies, stiff tariffs.
Geopolitics
How 13-year-old Haikal survived Indonesia’s deadly boarding school collapse
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Haikal survived for three days and two dark nights trapped beneath the rubble of his collapsed school in East Java.
Geopolitics
Are internet rumours of a comet hurtling towards Earth true?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Space agencies say the comet, 3I/ATLAS, poses no danger, despite viral conspiracy claims.
Geopolitics
Is sea blockade of Gaza a “war crime”?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Professor Douglas Guilfoyle explains the legal ins and outs of Israel’s Gaza blockade.
Geopolitics
FIFA “violating its own commitments” by not banning Israel
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Omar Shakir talks about FIFA and whether Israel should be allowed to play as its military carries out a genocide in Gaza
Geopolitics
“Pattern” emerging of EU airports disrupted by drones
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
“This is a worrying portent of the nature of security threats to airports, in particular, to come.”
Geopolitics
UK police urge cancellation of Palestine protest after Manchester attack
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Protest group Defend Our Juries has said in response a planned demonstration for this weekend will still take place.
Geopolitics
Israeli military intercepts last Gaza Flotilla boat
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Israeli forces intercepted and boarded the Marinette, the last boat of the Global Sumud Flotilla that was still sailing.
Geopolitics
What are Trump’s new rules for universities to qualify for federal funding?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The White House sent the 'Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education' to nine US universities.
Geopolitics
Why is Israel’s interception of the Gaza flotilla illegal?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Israel has intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla sailing to Gaza and detained hundreds of crew members.
Geopolitics
Pakistan FM says Trump’s plan to end Israel’s Gaza war was altered
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The official objects to changes made to the US 20-point Gaza war plan, saying it deviates from the original draft.
Geopolitics
Czechs vote in elections that could usher in populist billionaire
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Self-described 'Trumpist' Andrej Babis has campaigned on pledges of welfare and halting military aid to Ukraine.
Geopolitics
‘On our own territory’: Colombia’s last nomadic tribe fights to return home
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Disease decimated the isolated Nukak people of Colombia. Now, leaders are fighting deforestation to reclaim their lands.
Geopolitics
Greece faces general strike amid contentious labor market reform
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Greek lawmakers could soon introduce the 13-hour workday. But workers and unions vehemently reject the plan. They have announced a general strike for Wednesday.
Geopolitics
Women's football: What escalating transfer records mean
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The women's football transfer record was broken four times in two months this year and has risen almost 600% since 2019. It reflects a growing commercial relev…
Geopolitics
Can the US achieve cervical cancer herd immunity?
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is responsible for at least 95% of the 660,000 cervical cancer diagnoses globally. But US research shows the tremendous impact o…
Geopolitics
Study: How October 7 changed Jewish life in Germany
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
A new study reveals that the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel significantly impacted the everyday lives of Jews and Israelis in Germany. The authors of …
Geopolitics
European leaders in Denmark talk drones, Ukraine funding
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
EU leaders met in Denmark to discuss how best to counter drones after mysterious flights in the Nordic country. Ways to fund Ukraine during Russia's invasion w…
Geopolitics
'Chunk' wins Fat Bear Week 2025 award in Alaska
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The bulky brown bear from Alaska won the online competition by more than 30,000 votes despite a broken jaw impeding his pre-hibernation gorging. Voters also ap…
Geopolitics
Greece: Nationwide strikes disrupts services across country
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Protesters are striking against new proposed labor laws that would allow firms to seek 13-hour working days.
Geopolitics
Lee Miller: From surrealist muse to war photographer
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
A chronicler of the 20th century, from her surrealist experiments with Man Ray to gripping photos from World War II, Lee Miller put her unique stamp on all of …
Geopolitics
Town in northeast Germany cancels reading by Jewish writer
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The prominent Jewish journalist Michel Friedman was supposed to read from his latest book in the northeastern German town of Klütz — but was uninvited. Did tow…
Geopolitics
Jane Goodall said 'the biggest problem is greed'
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
A tireless advocate for conservation and one of the world's most prominent primatologists, Jane Goodall has passed away at 91. In 2019, she spoke with DW about…
Geopolitics
How Germany plans to fix its drone problem
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Germany's army was only recently equipped with armed combat drones. And the country has plenty of work to do when it comes to defending against enemy drones in…
Geopolitics
Berlin to crack down on a beloved giveaway tradition
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
One resident's trash is another's treasure has long been part of Berlin's culture, but the German capital has had enough and plans to raise fines. Will they wo…
Geopolitics
Czechia election: The specter of populism returns
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The Czech Republic could face instability after the upcoming parliamentary election. Although the right-wing populist party of ex-PM Andrej Babis is well ahead…
Geopolitics
Pilot crisis looms as airlines scramble to fill cockpits
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Many airlines worldwide are struggling to fill their cockpits with experienced pilots as demand for air travel grows. Can signing bonuses and fast-track promot…
Geopolitics
Saarland and Germany’s 'small reunification'
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will mark this German Unity Day in Saarbrücken. Sometimes French, sometimes German, somet…
Geopolitics
My Europe: Hungary and social media political ad bans
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Meta and Google are introducing political ad bans on their social media platforms in the EU. How will political parties across Europe — particularly Viktor Orb…
Geopolitics
EA: What do Saudi Arabia and US get from video game deal?
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
A consortium led by Saudi Arabia and a key figure in Donald Trump's circle have brokered a big money deal for video game publisher Electronic Arts. It looks to…
Geopolitics
35 years after Berlin Wall, East German football struggling
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
East Germany's political collapse was mirrored in football, but a focus on youth brings hope for the future.
Geopolitics
Chess: Germany's men surging but India the benchmark
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Germany's men head to the European Team Championship of chess in Georgia with the wind in their sails. A rising star and a surprise late bloomer offer the Euro…
Geopolitics
German Unity Day explained
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
October 3 is public holiday all over Germany commemorating the reunification of the once divided nation. But why was Germany divided in the first place? And wh…
Geopolitics
Manchester: 2 killed in synagogue car, knife attack
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
UK police have confirmed the identity of a man who was shot by police after attacking a synagogue in Manchester. Three other people have been arrested in conne…
Geopolitics
Pakistan: Kashmir unrest leaves 8 dead
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has established a committee of senior officials to investigate and resolve the unrest in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir, after four …
Geopolitics
Morocco's Gen Z protests: What you need to know
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
After almost a week of regular demonstrations, protests in Morocco turned violent, resulting in hundreds injured and two deaths. Who's behind the protests, wha…
Geopolitics
Venezuela criticizes 'illegal incursion' by US fighter jets
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Venezuela's defense minister said combat planes had been detected near the country's coast, describing it as a threat by the United States.
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