Bayern Munich's Kenya friendly highlights Africa's growing pull for global sport↗
Bayern Munich are to open Nairobi's new Raila Odinga International Stadium against Ajax as Kenya prepares for AFCON 2027. The match highlights Africa's growing sports ambitions — and questions over cost and legacy.
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Rallies across the country target living costs, investment in education and the wars in the Middle East.
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Yiech Pur Biel leads the first ever refugee team to take part at the Youth Olympics.
Public sector an ‘afterthought’ to North Sea oil jobs, says Unison leader↗
Andrea Egan calls for same political focus on teachers, care sector and NHS and says Jackdaw decision ‘a serious misstep’ UK politics live – latest updates The leader of the UK’s biggest trade union has called for the same political focus…
Spain transport minister says he won't resign over high-speed rail disaster↗
Óscar Puente has been facing calls to resign after two high-speed trains collided earlier in the week, killing at least 69 people.
Senators briefed on Trump’s ‘insane’ plan to restart war on Iran↗
Senator Chris Murphy warns Trump’s reported plan to restart war with Iran could have devastating consequences.
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Andreas Malm was due to appear on a panel alongside a co-founder of the proscribed group next week.
Irish government to assess potential for united Ireland↗
London has to call a referendum on Irish unity if it appears likely that most Northern Irish voters would back it.
Read at Al Jazeera ↗Headline and extract © Al Jazeera — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. ‘Ceilidh renaissance’ lures gen Z offline in search of real-life joy↗
Young dancers at the Ivy House in south-east London join the older crowd amid a renewed appetite for authentic, community events The Ivy House pub in Nunhead, south-east London, has long been associated with raucous music, with the rock…
Sudan RSF commander defects from Hemedti’s forces↗
Senior Rapid Support Forces commander Siddiq Ander says he has defected, in an exclusive video obtained by Al Jazeera.
Read at Al Jazeera ↗Headline and extract © Al Jazeera — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. Gulf states must rethink trillion-dollar defence in light of US-Iran war, says report↗
IISS study questions overreliance on American support and ‘overdependence on expensive, high-end systems’ Gulf states are going to have to reconfigure their trillion-dollar defences given the damage inflicted on their economies and the…
Russia back in ice hockey world championships after sport court ruling↗
Court of Arbitration for Sport overturned IIHF decisions that excluded Russia from events in the 2026-27 season.
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While African leaders and Russian officials gather to discuss security, trade and political cooperation at the Africa-Russia summit, one sensitive issue is notably absent from the agenda: the recruitment of Africans to fight for Russia in…
World number one Rybakina withdraws from Pan Pacific Open with neck injury↗
Elena Rybakina expects to return for next month's WTA Finals in Indian Wells after withdrawing from the Tokyo quarterfinals.
Read at Al Jazeera ↗Headline and extract © Al Jazeera — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. Beijing Queer film festival cancelled after harassment from authorities↗
Forums for discussion of feminist and LGBTQ+ views face growing intolerance from Chinese state, say experts Beijing’s annual independent queer film festival has been cancelled after what is understood to have been a campaign of sustained…
Binance says $6.3bn stolen in biggest crypto heist in history: What we know↗
The world’s largest crypto exchange halts withdrawals as the theft is linked to North Korean hackers.
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Simon Richardson knew headteacher Michael Mullins was under his 4×4 as he kept driving in Manchester, jury heard A motorist who drove into a cyclist and dragged him under his car for more than a mile has been found guilty of murder.…
Qatari officials in Iran in bid to revive ceasefire deal with US↗
The mediation mission comes amid speculation about a potential resumption of hostilities.
Read at Al Jazeera ↗Headline and extract © Al Jazeera — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. Senegal gears up for historic 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar↗
The International Olympic Committee is upbeat just 24 hours before competition gets under way at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal. Venues are ready to host the first-ever Olympic event on the African continent. FRANCE 24's…
Spain’s deadly train crash redraws electoral battle lines↗
The tragedy has upended the November 29 election campaign, shifting attention from housing to security.
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US intelligence officials believe a Chinese businesswoman was gathering information for Beijing on the US chip-making giant, The New York Times reports.
Georgia midterm elections: Why this is a key US battleground↗
Obama and Trump campaign in key battleground state ahead of next week's midterm elections.
Read at Al Jazeera ↗Headline and extract © Al Jazeera — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. DR Congo: Hunger deepens for millions amid conflict, Ebola and climate shocks↗
More than 28 million people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are not getting enough to eat and the number is expected to tick up in the coming months, according to the latest alert from the IPC global food security monitor.
Palestinian voter turnout exposes Israel’s attitude towards Arab citizens↗
The strong Palestinian turnout has exposed how Arab citizens are treated within Israel's democracy, says Xavier Abu Eid.
Read at Al Jazeera ↗Headline and extract © Al Jazeera — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. Prominent Russian newspaper shuts down under pressure from authorities↗
Novaya Gazeta has been one of the most high-profile independent news outlets in Russia over the last three decades.
Russia ‘forces’ closure of investigative newspaper Novaya Gazeta↗
A symbol of independent journalism, Novaya Gazeta has been classed as a 'foreign agent' by Moscow.
Read at Al Jazeera ↗Headline and extract © Al Jazeera — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. Tanzania: 2025 election violence still traumatises, one year on↗
Tanzania is marking the first anniversary of a bloody election that left many traumatised. The October 29, 2025 election, in which President Samia Suluhu Hassan won with 98 percent of the vote after most of the opposition was excluded,…
‘Swift justice’: Student List supporters focus on cleaning up Serbia’s rotten institutions↗
After improbable election victory, the unconventional grassroots movement says it will prioritise dismissal of corrupt officials In Belgrade’s Pioneers Park, just across from the national assembly, a small crowd craned their necks to…
Activists urge Eisenkot to form new Israeli gov’t with Arab parties↗
Israeli activists rally outside opposition leader Eisenkot’s home, urging him to join forces with Arab parties after ele
Read at Al Jazeera ↗Headline and extract © Al Jazeera — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. How can Israel break its election deadlock?↗
No political party has achieved the 61-seat majority required in the Knesset to form a government in Israel.
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