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French newspapers take legal action against Elon Musk’s X over content use
Le Monde, Le Figaro and others accuse X of not paying for content distribution and seek legal redress.
Amsterdam violence was “racist thugs … embracing” genocide
Daniel Levy says the clashes between Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans, pro-Palestinian protesters not about anti-Semitism.
Fact check: Are late-term abortions ever ‘medically necessary’?
A US post on Threads claimed that abortion is never medically necessary in the last trimester. Is it?
Hate speech by “Zionist hooligans” goes unpunished
Yanis Varoufakis deplores Western media’s “double standards” in reporting on clash of Maccabi and pro-Palestine protests
Israel fails to meet US deadline to increase Gaza aid, rights groups say
Humanitarian situation in Gaza 'at worst point since the war began', extracting 'enormous cost' for Palestinians.
National Press Club hands Al Jazeera’s Wael Dahdouh press freedom award
Gaza bureau chief continued to work despite injuries and 'unspeakable personal tragedies' amid Israel's bombardment.
Fact check: Are weekly wages in the US ‘lower than 50 years ago’?
No. Senator Sanders's data relies on a blip in 1973. Economists show wages are actually higher now than 50 years ago.
Several killed in Israeli air attack in northern Lebanon
Several people have been killed in an Israeli air attack in north Lebanon that hit a residential building.
Oil giant Shell wins appeal on landmark emissions ruling
Dutch appeals court agrees Shell must act to protect climate but dismisses stipulated emissions cut.
Video: Israeli attack kills Palestinians in Gaza ‘safe zone’ tent cafe
An Israeli drone attack hit a tent cafe in an area designated as ‘safe zone’ by Israeli forces in Gaza.
Court ruling is setback for Italy’s plan to send asylum seekers to Albania
Under the deal, people from 'safe' countries are to be held in Albania while their claims for asylum are processed.
Unrest in Amsterdam as further arrests made over Maccabi clashes
The city council will hold an emergency debate over violence around last week's UEFA match featuring Israeli team.
Why sectarian tensions continue to simmer in Pakistan’s Kurram district
Pakistani authorities struggle to control months of tit-for-tat attacks between Shia and Sunni tribes in tribal region.
Refugees on front lines of global climate crisis, warns UN
Climate hazards helping to double the number of displaced people to 120 million, UNHCR reports.
Fifth storm in less than a month bears down on the Philippines
Some 20 major storms hit the archipelago or its waters each year, but they are intensifying due to climate change.
Ruud van Nistelrooy exits Manchester United as Amorim takes over
The interim head coach leaves after leading United in four games as new manager Ruben Amorim arrives in Manchester.
Want status in Nigeria? An informal iPhone market offers dreams and despair
In Computer Village in Lagos, resellers spruce up old devices for those seeking the coveted status symbol – the iPhone.
New Zealand PM apologises to victims of abuse in state and church care
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has issued an apology to survivors of abuse in state and church care.
Trump expected to pick Florida Senator Rubio as top diplomat, reports say
US Senator Marco Rubio is known for his hawkish views on China and staunch support of Israel.
Israeli attack on town in Lebanon’s far north kills 14 people: Mayor
Israeli missile destroys residential building in Ain Yaaqoub, where refugees and displaced people had fled for safety.