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Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsDrones light up Taipei’s night sky for Computex trade show
Drones lit up the evening sky near Taiwan’s Taipei 101 skyscraper in a dazzling display for the Computex trade show.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTrump berated Netanyahu? Analysts question US-Israel feud rumours
Analysts say 'strategic leaks' aim to influence public perceptions amid diplomatic impasse in US-Israel war on Iran.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsEuropean election monitor dismisses rumours of fraud in Colombia’s election
The electoral mission described the first round of voting in Colombia's presidential race as 'a lesson in democracy'.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsProtesters use ‘Ebola coffin’ to rally against US quarantine centre
Demonstrators in Nairobi have carried an ‘Ebola’ coffin to protest a proposed US quarantine facility.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsActor Idris Elba knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle
British actor Idris Elba was knighted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsItaly celebrates 80 years of democracy
A colossal 400-kilogram flag was draped over Rome’s Colosseum as Italy marked the 80th anniversary of its republic.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsRania al‑Abbasi’s children: The truth revealed
Syrian commission confirms the deaths of Rania al-Abbasi’s six children, missing under Bashar al-Assad’s rule.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIran war live: US hits Iran’s Qeshm, says Tehran targeted Kuwait, Bahrain
US President Trump reported to lash out at Israeli PM Netanyahu over Israel’s threat to strike Beirut suburbs.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsThailand cracks down on foreign companies using fig leaf of local ownership
Thai authorities are ramping up enforcement of local ownership rules, stoking anxiety among foreign businesses.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTrump to attend delayed White House Correspondents’ Dinner after shooting
Press freedom advocates, however, have warned that the dinner could give Trump a podium to attack the news media.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWhy women go to war
The untold story of women on the battlefield.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsZimbabwe’s e-tricycle crackdown puts rural women’s livelihoods at risk
Zimbabwe’s e-tricycle scheme for rural women is being squeezed by high fees, licensing rules and police enforcement.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUS says it attacked Iran’s Qeshm Island; Tehran targets Kuwait, Bahrain
The US military says it carried out ‘self-defence’ strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsMexico and Canada push to extend USMCA trade pact
Mexico and Canada have backed extending the USMCA trade agreement for another 16 years.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTunisian court sentences Ennahdha leader Rached Ghannouchi to life in prison
Opposition leader and dozens of other defendants handed lengthy prison terms for 'forming a terrorist alliance'.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsBenjamin Netanyahu faces Israeli backlash over Lebanon strategy
Hawkish voices in Israel have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of holding back on bombing Beirut.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsRebecca Bennett wins New Jersey Democratic primary, to face Trump ally Kean
Democrats pick former Navy commander to challenge Republican Tom Kean in New Jersey's 7th District.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsWho owns the billions in Germany's 'forgotten accounts'?
Billions of euros sit untouched in Germany's dormant bank accounts. With heirs unaware and no central register in place, banks and politicians are debating who should ultimately c…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUS-Iran talks appear stalled as Trump claims otherwise
Iranian media had reported US-Iran negotiations were halted amid continued fighting in Lebanon. US President Trump later said reports of stalled talks were "fake news." More on DW.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsEuropean Parliament committee votes to scrap US tariffs
US President Donald Trump has threatened to slap higher tariffs on European goods if the EU misses a July 4 deadline to approve a trade deal with Washington.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsLegendary warrior women: The history of the Amazons
They're said to have cut off their breasts to better draw their bows, and killed their male offspring. What's true behind the myths surrounding the Amazons?
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsTaiwan's Lai: Status quo is key to secure tech supply chains
President Lai Ching-te has opened an AI and tech summit in Taipei, saying preserving the status quo is key to securing supply chains. Taiwan is a crucial chipmaker, but its ties w…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUnpacking Germany's campaign for a UN Security Council seat
On Wednesday, the United Nations will hold elections for several seats on the UN Security Council. Germany's government is campaigning vigorously for a seat.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsNigeria: How religious divides worsen conflict during drought
Drought is often blamed for herder-farmer violence in Nigeria. But new research shows that clashes also arise when Muslim herders meet largely Christian farming communities, turni…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsEbola: Kenya's president defends US site amid protests
A Kenyan court has blocked a planned quarantine center for US citizens, as President Ruto urged people to "relax" about the facility. Meanwhile, the WHO has dramatically scaled ba…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsJapan: Bear rampage injures 4 in Fukushima
The bear, which attacked employees at a steel works company, has still not yet been captured. This latest attack comes after 13 people were killed by bears in Japan last year, acc…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
Geopolitics'Cockroach' movement gives voice to India's angry youth
The satirical Cockroach Janta Party has tapped into the concerns of the India's youth over issues plaguing the nation's education and employment policies.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy Google wants to release millions of mosquitoes in the US
Google's Debug research program plans to release millions of sterile mosquitoes to fight species that spread diseases like dengue. How does the method work — and should humans int…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsKosovo general election: the cost of political polarization
Sunday's election in Kosovo — the third in under 16 months — is marked by a clash between former allies PM Albin Kurti and ex-President Vjosa Osmani, deadlock in the dialogue with…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsWim Wenders asks: Should movies be re-edited post-release?
Actress Nastassja Kinski wants Wim Wenders to remove a sexualized scene from his film "The Wrong Move," in which she appeared topless at the age of 13.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump appoints Bill Pulte as acting intelligence chief
Pulte will take over the role of acting director of national intelligence after the departure of Tulsi Gabbard. He will be involved in important security matters as the US war wit…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsEl Nino could push temperatures higher, UN warns
The World Meteorological Organization says there's a high likelihood of a moderate or possibly strong El Nino weather phenomenon in the coming months. This could push temperatures…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany's Merz backs Hungary's new pro-EU course
After talks with Hungary's new prime minister, Peter Magyar, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expects a positive reset in EU relations. Meanwhile, Budapest has signaled only a par…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany: Cologne Cathedral to charge tourists €12 for entry
Cologne Cathedral has laid out plans to charge tourist visitors, starting in July. They will be asked to pay €12 each, to help cover maintenance costs. It still plans to keep a sm…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsSpain's Princess Leonor makes history with parachute training, reports say
Princess Leonor of Spain becomes the first Spanish royal to complete a parachuting course as part of her military training, according to Spanish media.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIran war: US and Iran trade fire amid stalled talks
The US and Iran traded renewed fire in the Persian Gulf in a flareup of tensions on Wednesday. The fighting comes as peace efforts remain stalled.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsWorld Cup: David Beckham to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Former Manchester United and England superstar to be honored for role in "elevating soccer's profile in America" ahead of FIFA World Cup.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley fired by CBS News after clash
Move comes after meeting in which Pelley said network chief Bari Weiss was ‘murdering’ news showScott Pelley, one of the most well-known and respected journalists in broadcast jou…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsSupreme court approves Alabama map that erases majority-Black district
Court decision that represents win for Republicans comes after lengthy battle over state’s congressional mapSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailAlabama can use a redr…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘Jilly, I had no choice’: Jill Biden recalls pressure Joe Biden faced to drop out of 2024 race
Former first lady speaks about Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race at event for her new memoirJill Biden recalled the immense pressure that Joe Biden face…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsIowa: Democrat Josh Turek to face Trump-backed Ashley Hinson in bid to flip red Senate seat
Establishment Democrat beats Zach Wahls in primary as party eyes success in Republican-dominated stateSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailIowa voters cast their ballo…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsMidterm primaries 2026 live: results and reaction as six states including California and Iowa cast ballots
All the latest results and updates as New Jersey, South Dakota, New Mexico and Montana also vote in primariesCalifornia elections: governor, LA mayor and Congress at stakeIowa: De…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsStarmer urges calm as far right seeks to exploit Henry Nowak murder
Prime minister echoes family’s plea that case should not be used to target communitiesPoliticians and community leaders have called for calm amid fears that the populist right is …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsProtesters clash with police in Southampton over Henry Nowak murder
Demonstration follows family’s plea for death not to be used to create divisionHundreds of people gathered outside a Southampton police station to protest against the murder of He…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsWeight-loss drugs may prevent thousands of knee replacements, study suggests
Patients with knee arthritis who took medications for at least three years at reduced risk of needing surgeryTaking weight-loss drugs for at least three years could prevent thousa…
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