Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of trying to 'delegitimise' election
The PM's Likud party has alleged foreign interference and said Arab-led parties "stole" the election after his coalition lost its majority.
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Palestinians face growing bans from Al-Aqsa as Israel tightens control
As Israel renews a ban on Al-Aqsa imam, Islamic Waqf officials warn of shrinking authority at Muslim holy site.
Iraq: Life sentences for 3 French 'Islamic State' suspects
The three were among 47 French "Islamic State" suspects transferred from Syrian detention. So far, ten French nationals have received prison terms after being convicted of belonging to the group.
Berlin's Elif Eralp under fire over Der Spiegel interview
Left candidate Elif Eralp has sparked controversy after Der Spiegel reported she was advised against mentioning a pro-Palestinian activist for fear of reprisals against her family.
Justice for Maya women in Guatemala, girls back in school in India, restored land in Mali: The UN has named its 2026 SDG Action Award winners
Champions of indigenous women's rights in Guatemala, girls' education in India, and restored farmland in Mali all featured among the winners of UN's SDG Action Awards.
Palestinians injured, arrested in Israeli raids across West Bank
This comes as more than 3,300 Palestinians are forced from homes in Hebron as Israel's military offensive continues.
'The city is alive': A brief peace in Kherson, but residents fear what comes next
A temporary ceasefire has brought rare quiet to Kherson, offering its residents a glimpse of normal life before fighting resumes.
Man targeted Muslims, Africans and North Africans, French prosecutors say
Prosecutor Olivier Christen said suspect admitted that he chose the location because it was 'a hotbed for Islamists'.
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US moves to lift sanctions on Russia's shadow fleet could undermine Western pressure on Moscow and help fund its war in Ukraine.
The US is reportedly considering ways to convert "dark tankers" into legitimate vessels, allowing them to transport crude oil that is not subject to sanctions.
'Extremist right-wing ideologies' an increasing threat in France & 'across much of democratic world'
François Picard is pleased to welcome Dr Joseph Downing, Senior Lecturer in International Relations and Politics at Aston University. In modern France, the politics of insecurity increasingly extends beyond questions of crime and public order to encompass deeper struggles over national identity, disappearance of the political centre and erosion of democratic values. The emergence of far-right extremist violence, alongside the persistent stigmatization of ethnically diverse working-class suburbs, raises urgent questions about the relationship between fiery and divisive political rhetoric and fa
Patrick Stewart, star of 'Star Trek' and 'X men', dies at 86
The British actor Patrick Stewart has died at 86, a statement released on Thursday said. Stewart was an acclaimed actor in Britain with the Royal Shakespeare Company before he starred in the beloved sci-fi TV show "Star Trek" in the 80s and later in the "X-Men" franchise.
‘Arab voice doesn’t count’: Jewish Israeli blocs reject Palestinian support
Palestinian voters could decide Israel’s future, but its political class refuses to accept their mandate
Pentagon fires general it says leaked classified information to media
Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia was subject of investigation into leaking information about Iran and Ukraine.
Netanyahu attacks Palestinian-Israeli parties as he falls short of majority
With all votes now counted, opposition parties could join forces with Palestinian-Israeli parties to unseat Netanyahu.
Finland launches criminal probe of suspected environmental damage by Google
The US tech giant is investing $15bn in a huge new data centre project in northern Finland.
At least 14 people killed in attack on Ukraine train station
A Russian drone strike killed at least 14 people at Dnipro’s main railway station in central Ukraine.
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Al Jazeera marks 30th anniversary with network overhaul
Marking three decades, Al Jazeera unveils a new structure: three channels, 33 programmes, and tech-driven innovation.
A Myanmar journalist’s reflection: ‘When other people’s pain becomes part of you’
"Four years later, after witnessing so many painful stories, I have learned that telling other people’s stories also requires learning how to care for myself."
'An absurdity' to blame human error: Spain's deadly train crash 'should never' have happened
Following Spain's deadly high-speed train crash, Delano D'Souza is joined by Francisco Badea, Director of FEM Expert Engineering, Railway Structural & PRM Certification Expert. Batea challenges explanations that reduce railway disasters to isolated human mistakes. “It is basically an absurdity to say that it depended on one person and one human mistake,” he argues, emphasizing that modern railway networks operate through multiple layers of protection, including automated safeguards, train-detection technologies, operational protocols and institutional oversight. “The system has been design
Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges accuses Hegseth of 'getting rid of people who may have the courage to push back'
Erin Ogunkeye welcomes Lt. General (ret.) Ben Hodges, former commander of US Army Europe and NATO Allied Land Command. The dismissal of senior military officers without public explanation raises fundamental questions about institutional trust and the relationship between civilian authority and military leadership. For General Hodges, the reported firing of Lt. General Brett Sylvia reflects a potentially troubling pattern within the Pentagon under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Equally striking is his criticism of the reluctance of retired senior commanders to speak publicly against policies t