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Chad’s Mahamat Deby confirmed as winner of disputed presidential election

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/16/2024 - 21:32
Deby's win prolongs the rule of the family that has had a firm grip on power for decades.

Canada sanctions Israeli settlers as attacks on Palestinians skyrocket

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/16/2024 - 21:08
Western countries tout support for a two-state solution but exert little pressure over expanding settlements.

How important to the US presidential election are debates?

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/16/2024 - 21:01
Donald Trump accepts a challenge to face off against President Joe Biden in new-format televised contest.

Tunisian lawyers protest arrest, alleged torture of colleague

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/16/2024 - 20:44
Tunisian lawyers went on a one-day strike and rallied outside the judicial “Palace of Justice”.

Russia to expel UK defence attache in a tit-for-tat move

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/16/2024 - 19:47
Moscow declares A. T. Coghill persona non grata in response to London expelling Russian defence attache.

If Israel doesn’t want a ceasefire, what does it want?

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/16/2024 - 19:30
Former Israeli government adviser Daniel Levy reviews the internal debates happening in Israel, Palestine and the US.

South Africa seeks third intervention against Israel at ICJ

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/16/2024 - 19:05
“Stop the carnage,” South Africa tells ICJ in its third attempt to seek provisions against Israel over its war on Gaza.

Arab League calls for UN peacekeepers in occupied Palestinian territory

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/16/2024 - 18:22
Arab leaders accuse Israel of obstructing Gaza ceasefire efforts and demand an end to its war on Palestinian territory.

Fleet of Philippine activists challenge Chinese Coast Guard in South China

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/16/2024 - 18:18
Activists with “Atin Ito” (This is Ours) sailed on wooden boats to resupply Filipino fishermen in disputed waters.

South Africa urges ICJ to order Gaza ceasefire, halt Israel’s Rafah assault

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/16/2024 - 18:10
As Israel escalates assault on crowded southern city of Rafah, lawyers tell court, 'If Rafah falls, so too does Gaza.'

Tunisian lawyers launch one-day strike over police repression

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/16/2024 - 17:26
Hundreds of people have taken to the streets of the Tunisian capital after a lawyer was allegedly tortured by police.

Injuries, transfers, manager: Unpacking the crisis at Manchester United

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/16/2024 - 17:11
Al Jazeera breaks down the most urgent issues plaguing one of the world’s most powerful and influential football clubs.

Germany boss Nagelsmann ignores Hummels, sticks with regulars for Euro 2024

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/16/2024 - 14:57
Host nation Germany will enter Euro 2024 with a familiar 27-man team squad featuring few surprise inclusions.

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: Fight time, undercard, purse, ring walks

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/16/2024 - 14:52
Here's everything you need to know about the heavyweight title unifying fight in Riyadh.

Why are protests against France raging in New Caledonia?

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/16/2024 - 14:36
Recent demonstrations against local election reforms by France have turned violent and prompted a lockdown.

This foreign volunteer doctor refused to be evacuated out of Gaza

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/16/2024 - 14:18
Omani doctor Khalid al-Shamusi refused to leave Gaza before Israeli forces closed the route out via the Rafah crossing.

Does Israel’s Netanyahu have a plan for a ‘day after’ the war on Gaza?

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/16/2024 - 14:00
As Israel bombs and re-bombs the tiny enclave, questions abound about when it will stop and what it will do next.

Russia’s new front in the Ukraine war

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/16/2024 - 13:53
Fierce fighting has been taking place in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region where Russia has opened up a new front in the war.

Is Russia’s assault on northeastern Ukraine already losing steam?

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/16/2024 - 13:32
Experts say Ukraine's defence and Russia's manpower woes will limit the advance, but fears persist.

EU investigates Meta over Facebook and Instagram child safety

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/16/2024 - 13:10
European Commission says it is concerned systems used by apps could 'exploit weaknesses and inexperience' of children.

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