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Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsRomania to expel Russian consul after residential drone strike
Romanian President Nicusor Dan says that the Russian consul in the southeastern city of Constanta will be expelled.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsRussian rate of losses in Ukraine almost triples in one year
Territorially, Russia is at a standstill in 2026, assessments of its ground war reveal.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWhat’s next after scrapping the ‘Black Code’ in France?
French MPs vote to repeal law that governed slavery in colonies.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTrump heads into Situation Room to potentially finalise Iran deal
Donald Trump says he’s in the Situation Room at the White House to make a “final determination” on a deal with Iran.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIsrael, Russia among new additions on UN sexual violence ‘blacklist’
New report says nearly 10,000 cases of conflict-related sexual violence were recorded worldwide last year.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsNetanyahu says Israeli forces have crossed Lebanon’s Litani River
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces had crossed the Litani River in southern Lebanon.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsEx-US Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies in Epstein files probe
Bondi, who was fired in April, defended the release of Epstein records in a closed-door congressional hearing.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsCanada sidelined in USMCA renegotiations as domestic economy dips
Canada strengthens Chinese trade ties, seeking economic diversification amid growing US–Canada trade tensions
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsPolish president threatens to strip Ukraine’s Zelenskyy of top state honour
Ukrainian leader's move to rename army unit after fighters who killed Poles in WWII causes 'outrage' in Poland.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsCould Alberta trigger Canada’s Brexit moment?
Alberta separatists are gaining momentum as Canada faces its biggest unity crisis in decades.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsHow realistic is Trump’s Iran framework?
Analyst Alex Scheers remains skeptical Tehran will accept Washington’s demands, saying “nothing concrete is in place” ye
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIran denies ceasefire deal with US is “finalised”
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei says that an agreement with the US “has not been finalised yet."
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUN: “100% of Gaza” should be for Palestinians
United Nations spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said “100% of Gaza” should belong to Palestinians.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsEbola treatment centre rebuilt after being torched by protesters in DRC
Workers in eastern DR Congo are rebuilding an Ebola treatment centre that was burned by protesters earlier this month.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
Geopolitics‘Arbitrary measures’: Lula slams US ‘terror’ designation for Brazil gangs
Lula warned that labelling Brazil's criminal networks as 'terrorists' could 'undermine' local law enforcement efforts.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsICE agent arrested over shooting of Venezuelan man in US immigration raid
The charges stem from the January 14 shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTrump pledges to withdraw from Kennedy Center after court strikes his name
Judge Christopher Cooper ruled against Trump's bid to add his name to the building and close the theatre for two years.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIran war live: Trump due to make ‘final determination’ on deal with Tehran
Israel pushes deeper into Lebanon just days after Israel's prime minister ordered 70 percent of Gaza to be occupied.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsFirst survivor rescued from flooded cave in Laos
Divers in Laos have rescued the first of five villagers trapped in a flooded cave for more than a week.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsLouisiana lawmakers pass congressional map favouring Republicans
Louisiana approves new congressional map eliminating a majority-Black district after an April Supreme Court ruling.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsPigeons' livers may enable magnetic navigation when the sun doesn't shine, study finds
A research team in Germany has published new data on how pigeons use magnetic fields as a navigation method when visibility is limited. A key part of the long-sought answer could …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany deepens Taiwan ties amid China tensions
A German delegation, known as the Berlin-Taipei Parliamentary Friendship Group, recently visited Taiwan, drawing criticism from Beijing. Two lawmakers told DW the visit was import…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIran war: Oman stuck between Trump and Tehran
Oman is one of the most important mediators between Washington and Tehran. So why did Donald Trump threaten the sultanate with a military strike?
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsSouth Korea pushes nuclear-powered submarine plan
Seoul's plans for nuclear-powered vessels come as regional rivals ramp up undersea capabilities, raising concerns over a widening military buildup.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat makes a vanity project? A history of building for power
As Donald Trump proposes costly redesigns for Washington D.C., the questions arise: When do grand projects serve the public — and when do they serve the leader?
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsEthiopia election 2026: Tigray excluded and on edge
As Ethiopia is heading to the polls, the Tigray region won't be participating in the vote for the second time, with tensions simmering on. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his Prospe…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsNetherlands allows Kanye West to perform despite protests
US rapper Kanye West will be allowed to perform in the Netherlands despite Dutch lawmakers and Jewish activists seeking to ban him from the EU country over multiple antisemitic sc…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsEU unblocks €16 billion in Hungary assistance as Magyar promises reforms
Reforms under new Prime Minister Peter Magyar will enable the EU to free up billions in frozen assistance for Budapest. The EU's Ursula von der Leyen announced the news as Magyar …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUS judge halts Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund
The billion-dollar "anti-weaponization" fund was meant to compensate people who Trump sees as victims of so-called "lawfare" by Joe Biden's administration.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsRomania's political crisis deepens
After Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan’s government fell in early May, Romania's moderate parties have struggled to chart a new course — opening the door for the far right to gain grou…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsLaos: First villager rescued from flooded cave
Seven villagers entered the cave last week and became trapped inside by flash flooding that blocked their way out. Five of them were found two days ago alive and in good health.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGhana approves law criminalizing LGBTQ promotion activities
Ghana's parliament passed one of the most repressive anti-LGBTQ laws in Africa. The law imposes prison terms on individuals who promote LGBTQ activities.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUS: Judge rules Trump name must be removed from Kennedy Center
Trump criticized the ruling, saying the judge "should be ashamed of himself," but will hand the venue over to Congress.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsTop US and Cuban generals meet at Guantanamo Bay
Amid the deterioration of relations between the United States and Cuba, a top US general held a rare meeting with senior Cuban military officials at Guantanamo Bay.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsShangri-La Dialogue: Hegseth says 'no state, including China,' must dominate Asia
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth expressed alarm about China's military buildup in Asia. He also said the US expects its Asian allies and partners to increase defense spending…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsThree Latvian mountaineers die on North America's tallest peak
Three climbers fell to their deaths near a perilous pass on Mount McKinley in the United States' Denali National Park and Preserve. One mountaineer was rescued.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsNew Jersey says state police will replace federal agents outside ICE facility
Announcement coincides with reports of influx of federal agents to Delaney Hall, site of protests and hunger strikeTop New Jersey officials announced on Friday that the state poli…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump order endorses plan to halve vaccines recommended for children
Executive order recognizes health department assessment as guide for federal government for childhood vaccinesAn executive order signed by Donald Trump with little fanfare on Frid…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsWashington state crews find body of another victim in paper mill explosion
Discovery brings death toll from chemical tank rupture in Longview to nine, with two workers still unaccounted forCrews on Friday recovered the remains of one more victim of a mas…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUS military strikes another boat in Pacific, bringing death toll above 200
Three men killed in third attack this week amid Trump administration’s campaign against alleged drug boatsThe US military said it had carried out another strike Friday on a boat a…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump says he has ‘no interest’ in Kennedy Center after judge orders his name removed from memorial – as it happened
This live blog is now closed.Sign up for the Breaking News US emailZohran Mamdani, New York City’s mayor, said he won’t be marching in this year’s Israel Day Parade, during a news…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsDartford warbler stages a comeback 60 years after almost vanishing
Survey shows 44% increase on RSPB reserves of bird that almost became extinct in England in the 60sMore than half a century after the Dartford warbler almost vanished from the Eng…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUK government divided over minimum wage increase in face of youth jobs crisis
Exclusive: Some fear raising rate for people aged 18-20 will exacerbate unemployment while others point to lack of evidenceRising rates of youth unemployment have created a split …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsNicola Sturgeon: ‘I should not be held responsible for the wrongdoing of men’
Ex-SNP leader says she appeared on more front pages than her husband this week, adding: ‘I don’t think that’s right’Nicola Sturgeon said she “should not be held responsible for th…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsNearly 100 homes evacuated in Scottish village after reports of ground movement
Investigation launched in former mining village of Coalsnaughton after residents forced to leave propertiesNearly 100 homes have been evacuated following reports of ground movemen…
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