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Closing arguments wrap up in Trump’s hush-money trial: Here’s what to know

Wed, 05/29/2024 - 01:07
Jurors will now deliberate before delivering a verdict in historic New York trial against former US president.

Former spy chief Dick Schoof proposed as Dutch PM

Tue, 05/28/2024 - 22:02
Schoof, 67, is currently the top official at the justice ministry and a former head of the Dutch intelligence service.

US says Gaza pier being repaired as aid groups urge more consistent routes

Tue, 05/28/2024 - 21:46
Humanitarian groups say US-built pier having 'little impact' and warn ability to deliver aid to Gaza nearing collapse.

How tenuous is the peace deal between Egypt and Israel?

Tue, 05/28/2024 - 21:34
Exchange of fire at Rafah border crossing comes amid fragile political relations.

Israel’s Rafah assault could halt last functioning hospital, WHO warns

Tue, 05/28/2024 - 21:33
WHO says a 'full incursion' into the Gaza city will only leave ill-equipped field hospitals and additional mortality.

Ireland, Norway and Spain recognise Palestine as an independent state

Tue, 05/28/2024 - 21:33
Palestine has been formally recognised as an independent state by Ireland, Norway and Spain.

Former FTX executive Salame sentenced to 7.5 years in US prison

Tue, 05/28/2024 - 21:14
Ryan Salame pled guilty to tens of millions of dollars in unlawful campaign donations for causes supported by his boss.

After massacre in Gaza’s Rafah, advocates ask: Where is Biden’s red line?

Tue, 05/28/2024 - 20:43
Biden is allowing Israel to 'operate with impunity' despite his warnings against an assault on Rafah, activists say.

US opens up banking to private Cuban businesses to boost small firms

Tue, 05/28/2024 - 20:22
The measures allow independent entrepreneurs to open and access US bank accounts online to support their businesses.

Climate crisis threatens 41 million across Caribbean and Latin America: UN

Tue, 05/28/2024 - 19:46
Nearly 1,450 hospitals across region are also in low-lying coastal areas vulnerable to extreme weather, UN report finds.

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: Which teams are favourites for the title?

Tue, 05/28/2024 - 19:44
Al Jazeera's five favourites to lift the T20 World Cup in Barbados on June 29.

What happened when Israel attacked Rafah?

Tue, 05/28/2024 - 19:28
Israel has attacked twice since Sunday, killing tens of people in horrific circumstances.

Photos: Palestinians flee Tal as-Sultan area in Rafah amid Israeli assault

Tue, 05/28/2024 - 19:07
Israel’s army continues to pound the southern city of Rafah after its forces on Sunday night bombed a tent camp.

Georgian parliament overrides presidential veto of ‘foreign agent bill’

Tue, 05/28/2024 - 18:01
Critics say the bill will restrict media freedom and obstruct Georgia's chances of joining the European Union.

At least 21 killed in Israeli attacks on al-Mawasi: Palestinian officials

Tue, 05/28/2024 - 17:52
Palestinian officials say at least 12 women among those killed in attack on tent camp for displaced people in al-Mawasi.

The Big Gamble

Tue, 05/28/2024 - 17:30
Fault Lines examines the legalization of online betting in the US and the impact on people suffering gambling addiction.

Ireland, Norway and Spain recognise Palestine. What has that changed?

Tue, 05/28/2024 - 16:36
Now 146 out of 193 UN members recognise Palestine, but what does that mean for Palestinians?

Vatican issues apology after Pope Francis’s ‘homophobic’ slur

Tue, 05/28/2024 - 16:19
Pope Francis 'apologises to those who felt offended by the use of a term reported by others', Vatican spokesman says.

Big Pharma’s focus on profit is behind medicine shortages, superbug threat

Tue, 05/28/2024 - 16:01
We cannot navigate the global health crises we are facing under our current profit-oriented medicine production system.

New York jury hearing closing arguments as Trump hush-money trial nears end

Tue, 05/28/2024 - 15:03
Prosecutors and defence lawyers making final pitch to jury before deliberations begin in ex-president's historic trial.

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