Reality check: Israeli ambitions confront US dictates in Iran and Lebanon
Ceasefires with Iran and Lebanon appear imposed by the US rather than negotiated by Israel, much to latter's unease.
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Kosovo court jails three Serb separatists over 2023 Banjska attack
Attack in the village of Banjska led to a clash with police that left one police officer and three of the gunmen dead.
Trump administration to prioritise seeking death penalty, use firing squads
Capital punishment remains controversial in the US, with critics warning of innocent people being put on death row.
How Israel targeted and killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil
Amal Khalil was killed while reporting on an Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon during a 10-day ceasefire.
Russian oil exports slump as Ukraine hammers ports and refineries
Despite US sanctions waiver, Russian oil exports could fall to lowest levels since 2023, sources say.
US Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Jerome Powell
The announcement on Friday is expected to clear the path for the confirmation of his successor, Kevin Warsh.
US has three aircraft carriers in the Middle East for first time since 2003
As tensions ramp up amid fragile truce, US military says it 'redirected' 34 vessels as part of blockade on Iran's ports.
Chornobyl at 40: Settlers and horses survive Russian drones, contamination
A radiation survivor and expert, an elderly returnee, and a wildlife researcher paint a picture of life 40 years later.
Iran-Iraq Tanker War redux? Why the Strait of Hormuz crisis is different
The Tanker War between Iran and Iraq in the 1980s also disrupted global shipping. But the situation today is different.
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu says he received treatment for prostate cancer
Netanyahu's medical report said the Israeli leader was treated with radiation therapy for early-stage prostate cancer.
Sally Rooney, Greta Thunberg back Palestine Action before court date
More than 130 public figures express support for the proscribed group as the UK prepares for another legal fight.
UK to end project tracking potential Israeli violations
UK's Guardian newspaper reports that Foreign Office unit logging possible war crimes has shut amid funding cuts.
‘Silent suffering’: Why children in Gaza are losing their ability to speak
Estimated 1 million children in Gaza need mental health support, as growing number lose ability to speak due to trauma.
Syrian authorities arrest main suspect in 2013 Tadamon massacre
Ex-intelligence officer Amjad Youssef was seen shooting blindfolded civilians in a leaked video.
With 3,000 containers stuck in Pakistan, Iran explores more land routes
Documents seen by Al Jazeera say Iran is seeking land transit for stranded sea cargo to bypass US blockade.
Iran dismisses Trump’s claim of leadership rift, says nation is ‘one soul’
Several Iranian officials share same message, emphasising what they call the 'iron unity of the nation and government'.
How Trump’s Iran war is driving military dissent
From protests to quiet resistance, dissent is rising inside the United States military over the US-Israel war on Iran.
US Department of Justice watchdog to probe release of Epstein files
Lawmakers have accused the Trump administration of using heavy redactions to protect powerful figures tied to Epstein.
US Senate passes ICE funding resolution after ‘vote-a-rama’: What’s next?
Republicans take first step, but long road remains to break impasse over funding Donald Trump's immigration enforcement.
South Africa president suspends police chief over $21m contract
Police chief Fannie Masemola suspended as President Cyril Ramaphosa faces pressure to tackle corruption ahead of polls.