Palestinian President Abbas casts vote in decisive Fatah elections
Internal Fatah leadership elections take place amid questions of who will eventually succeed the 90-year-old leader.
UK ex-health minister says will run to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Pressure mounts on Starmer's government, as Labour rivals including recently resigned Wes Streeting circle.
Timmy the whale confirmed dead by Danish authorities
Humpback had been found deceased on Friday after rescue attempt criticised as ‘pure animal cruelty’
Timmy the whale has been confirmed dead by Danish authorities two weeks after the beached humpback was transported to the North Sea in a rescue attempt criticised as “pure animal cruelty”.
Denmark’s Environmental Protection Agency said a whale had been found dead on Friday near the small island of Anholt in the Kattegat, a broad strait between Denmark and Sweden, and confirmed it was Timmy on Saturday.
Continue reading...Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning
Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.
Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning
Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.
Rival Protests Take Place in London, With a Major Security Effort – The New York Times
- Rival Protests Take Place in London, With a Major Security Effort The New York Times
- Tens of thousands join rival marches in London BBC
- In London, a restless hard right rears its head again CNN
- Tommy Robinson’s ‘far-right Glastonbury’: a distinctly lower energy affair The Guardian
- London police out in force to deal with rival rallies and a soccer final NBC News
Whale found dead near Danish island after German rescue operation
Wildlife experts had previous criticised the operation, saying it would only cause the animal more distress.
Whale found dead near Danish island after German rescue operation
Wildlife experts had previous criticised the operation, saying it would only cause the animal more distress.
Al Jazeera’s exclusive report from the Strait of Hormuz
Heavy ship traffic and rising regional tensions over one of the world’s most critical energy routes.
Maldives suspends search for 4 Italians in underwater cave after military diver dies – AP News
Sudanese army captures key town near Ethiopian border from RSF
Sudan’s army says it retook a vital town in southeastern Blue Nile state and inflicted heavy losses on the RSF.
Man City beat Chelsea in FA Cup final to keep treble dream alive
Premier League chasing Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 in tense FA Cup final at Wembley to follow up League Cup win.
Man killed by 13ft shark in Western Australia – BBC
- Man killed by 13ft shark in Western Australia BBC
- A shark fatally mauls a spearfishing diver off Australia's Rottnest Island, police say ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Australia: Man dies after shark attack off holiday island dw.com
- Man, 38, Fatally Attacked by 13-Foot Great White Shark at Tourist Hotspot People.com
- Man dies after second fatal shark attack in Australia Sky News
Many see Andy Burnham as UK government’s savior. First he needs a seat in Parliament – AP News
- Many see Andy Burnham as UK government’s savior. First he needs a seat in Parliament AP News
- It’s Been a Wild Week in British Politics. What Happens Next? The New York Times
- The race to replace Starmer is on - but he still faces a momentous choice BBC
- Andy Burnham, Britain’s could-be prime minister, is a man of two parts The Economist
- Labour’s ‘King of the North’ Takes First Step to Topple Starmer Bloomberg.com
Hamas confirms killing of Qassam Brigades leader in Israeli attack
Israel targeted Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the head of Hamas's armed wing in Gaza, in an attack that killed seven others.
Abu-Bilal al-Minuki: ISIL’s shadow commander in West Africa
Nigeria and the US say 'key' ISIL leader was killed in joint military operation in Borno state.
Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.
Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria – BBC
- Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria BBC
- Students missing following attack by armed groups on school in northeastern Nigeria, police say AP News
- Gunmen kidnap dozens of students in Nigeria’s Borno State Al Jazeera
- Search continues for 42 missing pupils after suspected Islamist attack in Nigeria The Independent
- Armed attackers raid school, abduct students in Nigeria’s Borno state | Daily Sabah Daily Sabah
Germany news: Dead humpback whale off Denmark is ‘Timmy’ – DW.com
- Germany news: Dead humpback whale off Denmark is 'Timmy' DW.com
- Timmy the humpback whale found dead off Danish coast NPR
- Humpback whale released after spectacular rescue effort found dead off Denmark ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Whale found dead near Danish island after German rescue operation BBC
- Timmy, the stranded humpback whale, found dead off Danish coast Yahoo
Iran warns of readiness for war and economic costs as US talks falter
Iranian leaders and TV have ramped up pressure on the US with a stream of messaging to domestic and foreign audiences.