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Baseball legend Babe Ruth’s shirt breaks sports memorabilia auction record

Mon, 08/26/2024 - 07:45
Ruth wore the 'called shot' shirt during a historic game against the Chicago Cubs in his final World Series in 1932.

China steps up armed patrols on border as Myanmar conflict deepens

Mon, 08/26/2024 - 07:11
China has reported artillery shells injuring residents in its territory amid fighting over the border in Shan State.

Kamala Harris sets fundraising record with $540m after DNC

Mon, 08/26/2024 - 06:08
Harris's team says $82m came in during last week's convention as her campaign for the presidency gains momentum.

Airlines suspend flights over clashes between Israel and Hezbollah

Mon, 08/26/2024 - 05:27
British Airways suspends flights until Wednesday, while Air France pauses services until Monday.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversees suicide drone tests

Mon, 08/26/2024 - 03:58
State media shows Kim looking ecstatic after test in which drones crashed into what appeared to be a tank.

Reuters safety adviser killed in Russian missile attack on Kramatorsk hotel

Mon, 08/26/2024 - 03:37
Ryan Evans was staying at the hotel with a six-strong Reuters team. Two journalists were injured, one seriously.

Australia gives workers right to ignore bosses’ after-hours calls, emails

Mon, 08/26/2024 - 02:36
The country is the latest to pass legislation granting a 'right to disconnect' outside of work hours.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 913

Mon, 08/26/2024 - 01:35
As the war enters its 913th day, these are the main developments.

Millions of Shia Muslim pilgrims gather in Iraq for Arbaeen

Sun, 08/25/2024 - 22:22
Pilgrims hold up Palestinian flags amid the war in Gaza as they mark annual mourning for martyrdom of Imam Hussein.

Gaza ceasefire hopes hang in balance as Hamas delegation leaves Cairo

Sun, 08/25/2024 - 22:13
Hamas has rejected new Israeli conditions, insisting on a previous US-announced deal.

Syria’s al-Assad says Turkey rapprochement efforts unsuccessful

Sun, 08/25/2024 - 22:06
President says Ankara does not need to remove troops from Syria to talk with his government.

Five key takeaways from Nasrallah’s speech after Hezbollah-Israel attacks

Sun, 08/25/2024 - 21:02
After Hezbollah strike on Israeli intelligence site, its leader says time will tell if 'deterrence' has been restored.

‘Enough is enough’: Rohingya demand end to violence in Myanmar

Sun, 08/25/2024 - 18:59
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh hold rallies marking the seventh anniversary of their exodus from Myanmar.

Philippines, China accuse each other of ship ramming in South China Sea

Sun, 08/25/2024 - 18:31
Beijing claims Philippine vessel 'deliberately' collided with its ship, but Manila slams claims as 'unfounded'.

Up to 200 people killed in attack in central Burkina Faso

Sun, 08/25/2024 - 17:37
Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, an armed group linked to al-Qaeda, claims responsibility for the attack.

Prize money, seeds, schedule: All to know about the 2024 US Open tennis

Sun, 08/25/2024 - 17:00
What are the main talking points? Who are the defending champions and favourites? Al Jazeera explains.

Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 10 wickets in historic Rawalpindi Test

Sun, 08/25/2024 - 16:27
Bangladesh dedicates win to people killed in recent protests, and top player donates prize money to flood survivors.

F1: McLaren’s Lando Norris defeats Max Verstappen to win Dutch Grand Prix

Sun, 08/25/2024 - 16:23
Lando Norris won by more than 20 seconds to beat home favourite Max Verstappen and record his second career GP victory.

The Muslim American vote matters and it can no longer be taken for granted

Sun, 08/25/2024 - 15:52
Muslim Americans make up a significant voting bloc in key swing states. And they have a single voting priority: Gaza.

Ten people dead in northern Ethiopia landslide: State media

Sun, 08/25/2024 - 15:52
At least eight people are seriously hurt in landslide in northern region of Amhara.

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