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Al Jazeera59m ago

Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest

The move comes as part of a larger prisoner pardon tied to a Buddhist religious holiday.

South China Morning Post1h ago

US Congress votes to end record government shutdown

Al Jazeera1h ago

UN chief calls for immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

BBC World1h ago

US House votes to end government shutdown over immigration operations

The bill, already passed in the US Senate, now moves to the desk of President Donald Trump who is expected to swiftly sign the legislation.

South China Morning Post1h ago

US telecoms agency votes to expand tech crackdown on China

Al Jazeera1h ago

UAE exit signals OPEC’s declining grip on oil markets

Chris Weafer says the UAE's OPEC exit leaves the organisation less influential on global oil pricing.

Al Jazeera1h ago

Israel rights group petitions top court to order release of 14 Gaza doctors

Physicians for Human Rights-Israel accuses authorities of hindering the rehabilitation of Gaza's healthcare system.

Anadolu Agency World2h ago

UN says Israel's interception of Gaza-bound flotilla 'extremely concerning'

'Everyone needs to follow their obligations under international law,' says UN, urging all parties to comply with international law, allow greater humanitarian access

South China Morning Post2h ago

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi moved from prison to house arrest

New York Times World2h ago

Supreme Leader Says Iran Is Planning for Ongoing Control of Strait

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said in a statement that Iran would establish “new legal frameworks” for the Strait of Hormuz. He also said his country would retain its nuclear capabili

Anadolu Agency World3h ago

Art masterpieces by Klimt, Matisse, Freud head to record London auction

Collection from family of billionaire Joe Lewis expected to exceed $204 million at Sotheby’s June sale

France 243h ago

Rats infest Gaza's tent camps, biting children and spreading disease

Anadolu Agency World3h ago

Young people to play active role at UN climate change conference in Türkiye this fall

Academic says youth and education designated as priority area, zero waste model seen as potential lever between developed and developing nations

France 243h ago

Dismantling Orban’s legacy: the reforms that lie ahead for Hungary

France 243h ago

'Damage control mode': Reputations of Mali junta & Russian mercenaries 'hang in balance'

BBC World3h ago

Man sentenced to death for murder of toddlers at Ugandan nursery

Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.

France 243h ago

Mexico demands evidence behind US drug charges against governor

South China Morning Post3h ago

Man charged with trying to kill Trump agrees to remain in custody

Al Jazeera3h ago

Africa backing Infantino for unique fourth term as FIFA president

African football has given its backing to Gianni Infantino to run again in 2027 as head of the global governing body.

South China Morning Post4h ago

First direct US-Venezuela commercial flight in 7 years heads to Caracas

Al Jazeera4h ago

Iran, protests, human rights – all to know about the 76th FIFA Congress

The pre-World Cup congress will be headlined by geopolitical tensions, human rights concerns and logistical issues.

Al Jazeera4h ago

From railways to energy — five strategic projects linking Gulf states

In the face of worsening geopolitical tensions, Gulf nations are resuming cooperative projects aimed to mitigate risks

South China Morning Post4h ago

Uganda kindergarten murderer sentenced to death

Al Jazeera4h ago

‘Act of piracy’: World reacts to Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla

World leaders condemn the interception of the boats bound for Gaza as violating international law.

South China Morning Post4h ago

Chinese firms face pressure on AI investments as US peers’ spending keeps soaring

South China Morning Post4h ago

France probes teenage suspect in massive ID data breach

South China Morning Post4h ago

China voices ‘serious concern’ over US curbs in talks with Bessent, Greer

France 245h ago

Bus and car fall into Seine River near Paris, four people rescued

Al Jazeera5h ago

Lindsey Vonn not ready to decide if she’ll ski again after Olympics crash

US racer Lindsey Vonn crashed out of her comeback at the 2026 Winter Olympics, and revealed she feared leg amputation.

France 245h ago

New French bill aims to teach children how to eat better

France 245h ago

'Growing sense in international community' that Trump doesn't have an Iran exit strategy

France 245h ago

Booker Prize nominee Chigozie Obioma on being an African writer today

Al Jazeera5h ago

Has the US Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act – and how?

Ruling, called 'big win' by Trump, will result in redistricting in Louisiana, but it will have farther-reaching effects.

Al Jazeera5h ago

Hormuz effect? How US, China are ramping up tensions over the Panama Canal

Rising tensions over Panama Canal prompt US-China showdown in global shipping power struggle.

Al Jazeera5h ago

Was Israeli PM’s Lebanon destruction video a snub to Trump?

Hours after Trump asked Netanyahu to stop destroying buildings in Lebanon, Israel's leader posted a destruction montage.

France 245h ago

Beirut-based director Lana Daher on her debut film 'Do You Love Me'

France 246h ago

Russia’s role in Mali questioned as rebels push for exit

France 246h ago

Deadly migration route leaves Horn of Africa migrants stranded

France 246h ago

Viral pro-Iran AI memes blur lines between propaganda and entertainment

South China Morning Post6h ago

Tai Po fire: tendering system can’t stop firms manipulating market, inquiry hears

South China Morning Post6h ago

Gaming platform Roblox to require facial scans for users under 16 in Indonesia

South China Morning Post6h ago

China’s Tiangong space station to double in size as Nasa phases out ISS

Al Jazeera6h ago

World’s top media outlets urge Israel to allow independent access to Gaza

Israel continues to deny foreign reporters access to the Gaza Strip despite a 'ceasefire' being in place.

France 246h ago

Are fans being priced out of live gigs?

Al Jazeera6h ago

Kenya gives hero’s welcome to marathon record-breaker Sabastian Sawe

President Ruto gifts him $62,000 and a car after the runner’s aircraft receives a water cannon salute in Nairobi.

Al Jazeera6h ago

Tunisia’s jailed opposition leader Ghannouchi rushed to hospital

Jailed Tunisian opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi is rushed to hospital, as his party demands his immediate release.

AllAfrica Top Stories6h ago

Kenya: Global Oil Prices Rise and Fall, but Kenya's Pump Prices Stay High? the Data Says, Mostly Yes

[Africa Check] Global oil prices rise and fall, but Kenya's pump prices stay high? The data says, mostly yes

AllAfrica Top Stories6h ago

Ghana: Pres Mahama Visits Tidal Waves-Hit Fuveme, Blekusu

[Ghanaian Times] PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama has assured residents of Fuveme and Blekusu in the Anloga District and Ketu South Municipality respectively that funds for the constr

France 246h ago

Mauritania sees gold rush in Sahara desert

South China Morning Post6h ago

Hong Kong homebuyers flock to new launches as flats sell out swiftly

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- United States: Congress voted to end the recent record government shutdown; the House passed legislation tied to immigration operations that the Senate already approved and President Trump is expected to sign. Separately, a US telecoms regulator moved to broaden restrictions on Chinese technology firms. Reporters Without Borders says the US has fallen to a historic low in its press freedom rankings, citing media consolidation and government policy.
- Middle East: Iran’s Supreme Leader announced plans to establish legal frameworks to assert ongoing control over the Strait of Hormuz and said Iran would retain its nuclear capabilities. The UN described Israel’s interception of a Gaza-bound flotilla as extremely concerning and urged compliance with international law and greater humanitarian access. An Israeli rights group has petitioned the top court to release 14 Gaza doctors, alleging obstacles to rebuilding Gaza’s healthcare system. Reports detail severe public-health problems in Gaza’s tent camps, including rat infestations.
- Myanmar: Former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, detained since the 2021 coup, has been moved from prison to house arrest, according to the military and multiple international outlets.
- Africa: Mali experienced coordinated rebel attacks that killed the defence minister, prompting analysis of alliances between JNIM and Tuareg groups and questions about Russian mercenary involvement and the junta’s standing. Hungary faces upcoming political reforms focused on dismantling elements of the previous administration’s legacy. In Uganda, a man was sentenced to death for murdering toddlers at a nursery. Mexico has demanded evidence from the US concerning drug charges against a Mexican governor.
- Energy and markets: The United Arab Emirates signalled its exit from OPEC, a move analysts say reduces OPEC’s influence over global oil pricing.
- Europe and diplomacy: Tensions between former US President Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz widened over Iran policy; Germany has said it is prepared for fewer US troops in some contexts.
- Culture and climate: A high-value collection of artworks by Klimt, Matisse and Lucian Freud from Joe Lewis’s family is set for a Sotheby’s sale expected to exceed $204 million. The UN climate conference in Türkiye will prioritise youth participation and education, with zero-waste models highlighted as a negotiation lever.
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