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Trapped, abandoned: Filipino workers lured to Poland by shadowy agents

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 13:41
Filipinos pay large sums to unofficial recruitment companies, only to find themselves at the sharp end of Polish law.

Djokovic and Ivanisevic split after winning 12 Grand Slam titles together

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 13:17
The world number one ends a hugely successful, seven-year partnership with coach Goran Ivanisevic.

Judges vs spies: Pakistan’s jurists accuse intel agency ISI of intimidation

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 13:16
Six judges write open letter accusing agency of intimidating and coercing them over 'politically consequential' cases.

Extreme heat is the silent assassin of climate change

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 13:06
We need to raise our voices and start taking precautions now.

How will a shrinking population affect the global economy?

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 12:57
Falling fertility rates could bring about a transformational demographic shift over the next 25 years.

Tonnes of cocaine seized after high-speed boat chase in Colombia

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 12:54
Over five tonnes of cocaine have been seized in Colombia after two drug bust operations that involved a boat chase.

Hezbollah launches rocket barrage after Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill 7

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 12:11
Israeli assault hit health centre in southern Lebanon; Hezbollah attacks have killed one man in Israeli border town.

North Africa bears the brunt of Europe’s externalisation policies: Analysts

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 12:07
Desperate people are still seeking safety in Europe via North Africa in spite of the systems being set up to stop them.

Israeli bombardment targets more residential areas in Rafah

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 12:06
Israel’s military has carried out new air attacks on Palestinians in a residential area in Rafah.

India rejects remarks by US, Germany on opposition leader Kejriwal’s arrest

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 10:55
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest a month before national election comes under increasing global scrutiny.

Thai parliament passes same-sex marriage bill

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 10:19
Pending final approval, bill will cement Thai credentials among Asia's most liberal societies on LGBTQ issues.

What’s happening in Haiti?

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 10:02
The recent political chaos and gang violence can be traced back to Haiti’s long history with political turmoil.

‘No women allowed’: The powerful membership of UK’s men-only Garrick Club

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 10:01
Revelations over membership of exclusively male Garrick Club raise questions of power, privilege and discrimination.

Starvation: Anatomy of ‘a very cruel, slow death’

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 09:27
With man-made famines threatening both Sudan and Gaza, Al Jazeera breaks down how the body succumbs to starvation.

Hungary’s government rocked as former insider leaks recordings

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 09:20
Protests follow leak of recording that 'proves' government officials involved in corruption.

Curfew announced for under-18s in Australia’s Alice Springs after unrest

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 09:10
Curfew will remain in place for two weeks after some 150 people went on the rampage after a teenager's funeral.

Tunisia sentences four to death for 2013 murder of politician Chokri Belaid

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 08:35
Leftist opposition leader's assassination caused turmoil in wake of 2011 uprising that brought down President Ben Ali.

Angry farmers block Brussels to protest EU policies, cheap Ukraine imports

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 07:38
EU ministers hope to calm anger over foreign imports, red tape and strict environmental standards.

Ukraine, Poland, Georgia: Which teams have qualified for Euro 2024?

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 06:21
Ukraine, Poland and Georgia are the last three teams to qualify for the 24-team continental championship.

Richard Serra, known for monumental steel sculptures, dies at the age of 85

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 06:06
US artist was known for imposing minimalist works from the Qatar desert to museums in Paris.

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