Thousands join Jerusalem pride parade under tight security
Thousands joined Jerusalem Pride parade on 4 June, under heavy security, marching for equality and acceptance in a deeply conservative, religiously significant city.Continue Reading
US visa rejections, war on Iran keep fans away from World Cup
High visa application fees, equally high rejection rates, an unwelcoming America, and the war combine to deter fans., When Iran qualified for the FIFA World Cup last March, the men’s national team didn’t expect their participation to hinge on visas being granted by hosts, the United States, only at theContinue Reading
FIFA World Cup 2026 talking points: NFL-style half-time show, kits and more
Al Jazeera breaks down the key talking points ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 which kicks off next week., With less than a week to go until the FIFA World Cup 2026 begins, the buzz around football’s most prestigious tournament is growing. The monthlong spectacle, featuring the best talent,Continue Reading
House passes bill to aid Ukraine and sanction Russia
The House passed legislation Thursday that would aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy, overriding objections from Republican leaders who warned the bill would undermine negotiations designed to achieve a comparable but stronger result…Continue Reading
LIVE: WHO chief Tedros holds news conference on Ebola response plan
Watch live as WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya hold a news conference on the launch of an Ebola preparedness and response plan. #who #tedrosadhanom #ebola #liveContinue Reading
Newborns at risk as oxygen runs low in Bolivia’s capital
Newborns at a maternity hospital in Bolivia’s capital La Paz faced life-threatening oxygen shortages as weeks of road blockades by anti-government protesters continued to choke off vital supplies to the city. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #world #Americas #Bolivia #LaPaz #hospital #newborn #oxygen Read the story here: 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep upContinue Reading
Marine drone explodes at Romanian port, defense ministry suspects Ukrainian origin
A marine drone exploded at the port of Constanța, Romania, on 5 June, causing no casualties, Romania’s Ministry of National Defense reported. The incident marks the second time in a week that an unmanned aerial or naval craft linked to the Russian war in Ukraine has detonated on Romanian territory:Continue Reading
Crimea’s occupying authorities ban filming fuel tankers, calling it aid to sabotage
Russian occupation authorities in Crimea have prohibited residents from photographing or filming fuel tankers and from publishing details of their movements, calling such material assistance to sabotage, the administration announced on its Telegram channel on 4 June. The order makes recording the shortage a punishable act, with officials saying criminalContinue Reading
How cellphone carriers prepare for hurricane season with AI, drones and ‘cows’
Hurricane season is expected to be milder than usual this year. But that’s not stopping cell phone companies from pulling out all the stops. (Image credit: Melissa Sue Gerrits)Continue Reading
Hampstead Heath Ponds to stay trans-inclusive as improvements agreed
The City of London Corporation (CLC) committees have made a final decision on the trans-inclusive and future-access policy for Hampstead Heath’s Bathing Ponds. On Thursday (4 June), the corporation concluded that Kenwood Ladies’ Pond and Highgate Men’s Pond will remain trans inclusive. The CLC confirmed that the Hampstead mixed pondContinue Reading
As Ebola spreads in Congo, a radio station tries to stop health misinformation
A radio show in Congo is trying to battle misinformation around an ongoing Ebola outbreak, Read MoreContinue Reading
Kushner Island? Why a planned resort has provoked protests in Albania
Government hopes the project can boost Albania as a global tourism destination – but environmental concerns are rife., To Ivanka The Traitor, Sazan was a ‘find’. Thousands of Albanians however fear that it could be their loss. In an interview with US podcaster David Senra this week, vanka – eldestContinue Reading
‘We are fighters’: Iraq aim to shock rivals at 2026 World Cup
Coach Graham Arnold and two key players speak to Al Jazeera ahead of Iraq’s first World Cup appearance since 1986., Twenty hours on a bus, a charter plane out of the Middle East, and a one-off game carrying the expectations of 48 million people: Iraq’s journey to the 2026 WorldContinue Reading