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Trump-backed Paxton topples senator Cornyn in Texas primary
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, boosted by President Donald Trump’s endorsement, has trounced four-term US Senator John Cornyn in the Republican Senate primary run-off, in a si…
Pope appeals for Gaza aid after being asked about flotilla activists
Pope Leo XIV has called for human rights to be respected after a reporter asked him about Israel’s mistreatment of Gaza-bound flotilla activists. Several flotilla participants hav…
Eid al-Adha in Nigeria: Rising ram prices make sacrifice a luxury for families
Muslims across the world are celebrating Eid al-Adha or the Festival of Sacrifice. It marks the end of the annual Hajj Pilgrimage and involves the ritual sacrificing of livestock.…
Rescuers race against time to reach seven trapped in flooded Laos cave
A team of rescuers are racing to try and save seven people who've been trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for a week. They were hunting wildlife and looking for gold ore when heavy…
Truckers halt services in Pakistan’s Balochistan amid separatist attacks
Truckers in Pakistan’s Balochistan province have gone on strike over security concerns. Baloch separatists have increased attacks on trucks, trains in the province, interrupting s…
Trump-backed Paxton topples Senator Cornyn in Texas primary run-off
In the US state of Texas, the candidate backed by President Donald Trump has won the primary election to stand as the Republican candidate in November’s senate race. Ken Paxton, w…
Israel ‘intensifies’ attacks in Lebanon killing at least 31 people | AJ Shorts
At least 31 people have been killed in Israeli attacks across southern Lebanon as Israel says it is intensifying operations against Hezbollah. The group launched a series of deadl…
White House prepares for UFC showdown for Trump’s 80th birthday
Construction is underway on the South Lawn of the White House in preparation for UFC Freedom 250, a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that is…
Israel expands Lebanon ground operation: Netanyahu says military taking control of strategic areas
Israel is intensifying its military operations in Lebanon despite a US brokered ceasefire agreement. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces are now operating with “…
Israeli strike sparks panic in Gaza City as families prepare for Eid
As Palestinians in Gaza prepare for Eid amid months of war and displacement, an Israeli strike has caused panic in a crowded area of Gaza City. Residents in western Gaza are facin…
How decision-making happens in Iran
Iran’s negotiators follow a mandate set by the Supreme National Security Council and approved by Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. The US team under President Trump is led by confi…
UN chief 'deeply concerned' by Moscow plan for Kyiv strikes
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he was “deeply concerned” after Russia announced plans to strike Ukrainian defence sites and decision-making centres in Kyiv, one day af…
Is the viral ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ a threat to Modi’s government?
What began as India’s Chief Justice comparing unemployed young Indians to ‘cockroaches’ has exploded into one of India’s biggest viral political movements. Al Jazeera’s @avawarrin…
Feeling the heat: Record-breaking heatwave as temperatures soar in UK
Britain is in the grip of an unusually early heatwave, with temperatures in parts of England climbing above 30 degrees Celsius in May for the first time since records began. Clima…
War on Iran disrupts education for thousands of Afghan students
Tens of thousands of Afghan students studying in Iran have been forced to return home after universities closed amid the war triggered by the US and Israeli joint offensive. Iran …
Hezbollah not losing war as Israel escalates strikes on Lebanon, analyst says
Israel is intensifying its military operations in southern Lebanon despite a US-brokered ceasefire. Strikes have hit areas including Nabatieh in southern Lebanon and Mashghara in …
Trump’s immigration reset: ICE’s tactical shift | This is America
mages of immigration raids across US cities sparked widespread outrage, as ICE operations expanded under a national crackdown. The deaths of two American citizens, Renee Good and …
DR Congo battles Ebola: Health workers try to reduce deep public mistrust
Health workers fighting Ebola in eastern DRC are trying to reduce public mistrust by involving families in safe burials. Authorities are racing to contain the fast-moving outbreak…
