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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 1m

Youth want King Mohammed to take lead in tackling corruption after near-nightly protests that have seen three killed.

Youth-led protests in Morocco push for reforms ahead of king’s speech

Youth want King Mohammed to take lead in tackling corruption after near-nightly protests that have seen three killed.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 31m

Kim Jong Un claims no mistakes, promises economic growth and stronger global standing for the nation.

‘Socialist paradise’: North Korea’s Kim marks 80th year of governing party

Kim Jong Un claims no mistakes, promises economic growth and stronger global standing for the nation.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 1h

Here are the key events from day 1,324 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,324

Here are the key events from day 1,324 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 1h

Unlike eight previous attempts to remove the president, almost all legislative factions expressed support for the move.

Peru’s Congress votes to remove President Boluarte as crime grips nation

Unlike eight previous attempts to remove the president, almost all legislative factions expressed support for the move.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 3h

Tsunami evacuation warning after quake strikes in waters off Davao in the Mindanao region of the Philippines.

Tsunami warning for Philippines, Indonesia after 7.6 earthquake hits Davao

Tsunami evacuation warning after quake strikes in waters off Davao in the Mindanao region of the Philippines.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 4h

Evidence was found in a building a few hundred metres from Prime Minister Bart De Wever's Antwerp residence.

Belgian police arrest three for plotting drone attack on prime minister

Evidence was found in a building a few hundred metres from Prime Minister Bart De Wever's Antwerp residence.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 4h

The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded 105 times to 142 laureates in its 124 year history.

Complete list of Nobel Peace Prize winners (1901–2024)

The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded 105 times to 142 laureates in its 124 year history.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 5h

Donald Trump insists he wins the prize, which will be announced on Friday. These five people decide who gets it.

Who are the five Nobel Peace Prize judges deciding whether Trump gets it?

Donald Trump insists he wins the prize, which will be announced on Friday. These five people decide who gets it.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 6h

Pacific island nation explores new ways to survive climate change but needs help to build protective sea walls now.

‘We don’t want to disappear’: Tuvalu fights for climate action and survival

Pacific island nation explores new ways to survive climate change but needs help to build protective sea walls now.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 7h

Israel's government has approved the plan for the 'release of all captives' fighting in Gaza to stop within 24 hours.

Hamas gets guarantee of complete end to Gaza war, Israel approves ceasefire

Israel's government has approved the plan for the 'release of all captives' fighting in Gaza to stop within 24 hours.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 7h

The country's largest Indigenous group, CONAIE, has organised protests against Noboa's decision to cut a fuel subsidy.

Ecuador’s Noboa faces escalating protests over rise in diesel costs

The country's largest Indigenous group, CONAIE, has organised protests against Noboa's decision to cut a fuel subsidy.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 8h

The US president has harboured a months-long feud with Spain after it rejected his call to increase NATO defence funds.

‘Should throw them out of NATO’: Trump blasts Spain over defence spending

The US president has harboured a months-long feud with Spain after it rejected his call to increase NATO defence funds.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 9h

Argentina's right-wing President Milei, a close ally of President Trump, faces a critical midterm election this month.

US buys Argentinian pesos, finalises $20bn currency swap, says US Treasury

Argentina's right-wing President Milei, a close ally of President Trump, faces a critical midterm election this month.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 9h

Analysts stress Trump pressure essential to prevent Netanyahu from disrupting the Gaza ceasefire for political survival.

Trump pressure key for Gaza deal to be more than ‘another one-phase’ truce

Analysts stress Trump pressure essential to prevent Netanyahu from disrupting the Gaza ceasefire for political survival.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 11h

March comes after 'Gen Z' anti-government protesters reject President Andry Rajoelina's attempts to defuse tensions.

Police fire tear gas, rubber bullets as Madagascar protesters rally

March comes after 'Gen Z' anti-government protesters reject President Andry Rajoelina's attempts to defuse tensions.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 12h

US President Donald Trump blames Democrats for government shutdown, says he will cut 'very popular Democrat programs'.

Trump again threatens to cut ‘Democrat programs’ if shutdown continues

US President Donald Trump blames Democrats for government shutdown, says he will cut 'very popular Democrat programs'.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 13h

National Guard troops have already arrived in the Chicago area, as President Trump condemns the city as a 'hellhole'.

US federal court to weigh Trump’s deployment of National Guard to Chicago

National Guard troops have already arrived in the Chicago area, as President Trump condemns the city as a 'hellhole'.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 13h

A map of Gaza shows how Israeli forces will withdraw under the first phase of the ceasefire plan while remaining in control of nearly 60% of the besieged Strip aje.io/kekalb

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 13h

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals agreed to reopen Roberson's habeas petition but did not approve a new trial.

US court grants stay of execution for Robert Roberson in ‘shaken baby’ case

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals agreed to reopen Roberson's habeas petition but did not approve a new trial.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 14h

French appeals court increases Husamettin Dogan's sentence to 10 years for sexually abusing Pelicot.

French court extends sentence of man convicted of Gisele Pelicot rape

French appeals court increases Husamettin Dogan's sentence to 10 years for sexually abusing Pelicot.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 14h

After two years of war on Gaza, Israelis struggle to believe that the conflict may have finally ended.

Relief and disbelief greet Gaza ceasefire announcement in Israel

After two years of war on Gaza, Israelis struggle to believe that the conflict may have finally ended.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 15h

Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire in Gaza. @sandragathmann.bsky.social explains what we know about the deal ⤵️

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 15h

Indian foreign ministry says the two sides agreed to set up a connectivity and innovation centre and a joint AI centre.

Modi, Starmer hail UK-India trade deal as new investment revealed

Indian foreign ministry says the two sides agreed to set up a connectivity and innovation centre and a joint AI centre.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 15h

The UK is eyeing India's controversial digital ID system for inspiration. Critics say it is fraught with problems.

Starmer meets Modi: What the UK can learn from India’s digital IDs

The UK is eyeing India's controversial digital ID system for inspiration. Critics say it is fraught with problems.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 16h

Hope battles with distrust as Palestinians in Gaza wait for Israel to implement the ceasefire. Here's what they said.

Palestinians in Gaza worry and wait for Israel to implement ceasefire

Hope battles with distrust as Palestinians in Gaza wait for Israel to implement the ceasefire. Here's what they said.

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