Ruling weakening Voting Rights Act opens door to more states redrawing maps, diluting voting power of minority groups.

US prosecutors unsealed an indictment charging Ruben Rocha and nine others over alleged Sinaloa cartel links.

Iran's place at the US cohosted 2026 event has been in doubt since the US-Israeli war on their country.

More than a dozen sailors, mostly from Pakistan, are being held by Somali pirates as hijackings and harassment surge.

A young girl in Lebanon joined hundreds mourning her father, one of three paramedics killed in an Israeli attack.

The move comes as part of a larger prisoner pardon tied to a Buddhist religious holiday.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Chris Weafer says the UAE's OPEC exit leaves the organisation less influential on global oil pricing.

Reporters Without Borders warns of 'press freedom crisis' in US amid media consolidation, Trump policies.

Physicians for Human Rights-Israel accuses authorities of hindering the rehabilitation of Gaza's healthcare system.

Berlin says 'prepared' for fewer US troops, as Trump says German chancellor should focus on European affairs, not Iran.

Bamako woke to explosions as JNIM and Tuareg rebels attacked nationwide, killing Mali’s defence minister. Why now?

Confederations back Gianni Infantino's run in 2027 to remain head of football's global governing body.

League says it wants to move towards an investment model involving multiple partners and team franchises.

The pre-World Cup congress will be headlined by geopolitical tensions, human rights concerns and logistical issues.

In the face of worsening geopolitical tensions, Gulf nations are resuming cooperative projects aimed to mitigate risks

Officials around the globe condemn the interception of the boats bound for Gaza as violation of international law.

US racer Lindsey Vonn crashed out of her comeback at the 2026 Winter Olympics, and revealed she feared leg amputation.

The United States lost aerial equipment worth up to $2.8bn, according to a US-based think tank.

Analysts say the attack is part of a wider pattern of repression amid concerns over the growing role of the military.

Ruling, called 'big win' by Trump, will result in redistricting in Louisiana, but it will have farther-reaching effects.

Rising tensions over Panama Canal prompt US-China showdown in global shipping power struggle.

Hours after Trump asked Netanyahu to stop destroying buildings in Lebanon, Israel's leader posted a destruction montage.

As Mali faces its biggest security challenge in years, Al Jazeera profiles key leaders from government and armed groups.

Anti-immigrant attacks and protests in South Africa

Al Jazeera’s Nada Qaddourah explains how armed groups in Mali appear to be joining forces.

Head of Indonesia's national rescue agency says efforts continue to remove people trapped in wreckage after crash.

Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla were greeted at the White House by US President Donald Trump.

UN chief says US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz risks triggering a global food emergency. 

Israeli settlers set fire to a Palestinian home in the occupied West Bank village of Jalud.

Two trains collided in Bekasi, Indonesia late Monday, killing at least four people and injuring dozens more.

The reinstated map, backed by President Donald Trump, could flip key districts to Republicans.

Rights groups have described the move as a 'blatant abuse of power'.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt blamed democrats for promoting the rhetoric which fuels 'cult of hatred'.

The Palestinian Authority's Fatah party and its affiliates sweep council vote.

Both the US and Iran claim to have the upper hand in negotiations over the war, but who holds the cards?

Russia is hosting Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in St. Petersburg for talks on a possible new round of talks.

Bejing tightens scrutiny of AI industry amid intensifying geopolitical rivalry with the US over the technology.

The British monarch’s US visit underscores shared history amid strained ties and tensions over the Iran conflict.

Iran-linked group reiterates defiance; Israeli defence minister threatens to ‘burn all of Lebanon'.

The trial’s outcome could sway the balance of power in AI, and jury selection starts on Monday.

Hundreds of women and children among those detained by the rebel group, says Sudan Doctors Network.

Lebanese leaders were in Washington earlier this month for the first direct negotiations with Israel in over 30 years.

Choice of al-Zaidi breaks a months-long deadlock after Trump opposed appointment of pro-Iran former PM al-Maliki.

Tensions between the allies punctuate King Charles's US visit, designed to strengthen the UK-US partnership.

Prosecutor says Cole Tomas Allen 'attempted to assassinate the president of the United States' in Saturday attack.

The strikes were the first since the two agreed to halt the violence at peace talks last month.

Mass kidnappings are a common way for gangs and armed groups to make quick money in Nigeria.

'Kimmel should be immediately fired,' Donald Trump says amid backlash over joke likening first lady to expectant widow.

Bennett and Lapid join forces again in a renewed bid for power that will, analysts warn, mean little for Palestinians.

Hezbollah rejects allegations from Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu that it is undermining the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.

Sabastian Sawe of Kenya shattered a world record at the London Marathon.

President Donald Trump says suspect wrote an anti-Christian declaration and is 'sick guy'.

Syria begun its first public trial of former Assad-era officials, with ex-security chief Atef Najib appearing in court.

The 33-year-old Indonesian taken into custody at luxury resort on island of Phuket after FBI tip-off.

The government is partly reversing a currency decision for basic items and tapping into the country's sovereign fund.

Voter turnout in Gaza remained low due to the ongoing impact of the genocide.

Newly released dashcam video shows the moment that a bomb-laden bus exploded in Colombia.

Israel escalates attacks and expands control in Gaza Strip, sidelining the new US-backed technocratic administration.

From Spanish prodigy Lamine Yamal to Egypt's Mohamed Salah and Brazil's trio, these 10 players could be out of action.

Samantha Johnson looks at how geopolitics could impact the business of sport in the Gulf

Washington and Tehran stick to their positions as mediators hope for a diplomatic breakthrough in US-Israel war on Iran.

Mali's security situation has deteriorated in recent years, as armed groups have carried out coordinated attacks.

40 years since the world’s worst nuclear disaster in Ukraine

Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was killed because she refused to be intimidated into silence.

Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara has been killed after coordinated attacks on military sites and his home.

Regional de-escalation may shift focus to Gaza, where deadlock over Hamas weapons, future governance threatens 'truce'.

Atef Najib, ex-head of political security in Deraa province, is charged with 'crimes against the Syrian people'.

Kenyan athlete breaks Kelvin Kiptum’s previous world record of 2:00:35; Ethiopia's Assefa retains her women's crown.

Timeline reveals assassination attempts on Trump, including incidents during his presidency and campaign rallies.

Death of influential minister seen as a big blow for Mali's military government during fighting with armed groups.

A man armed is in custody after trying to rush the White House Correspondents' Dinner, which Trump was attending.

Israeli forces keep advancing further into western Gaza, slowly expanding the area of their control in the east.

Israel destroys solar panels in south Lebanon

Landmines in Yemen continue to kill and maim, even amid ceasefire efforts and ongoing de-mining initiatives.

Raids on a truck and a motorcycle in the town of Yohmor al-Shaqif kill four people, state media report.

Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream.

Clashes between the Malian army and rebel groups are being reported in cities across the country.

An Indonesian soldier has become the sixth UN peacekeeper killed in recent hostilities in southern Lebanon.

International flights have resumed at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport, after weeks of disruption by the war

Armed groups have attacked Mali’s capital, its main airport, and several locations across the country.

Commercial flights begin for the first time since the conflict with the US and Israel began about two months ago.

The tools and techniques behind Iran’s push in the battle of narratives.

The army says armed groups targeted strategic locations in various parts of the country including in the capital Bamako.

Palestinians are voting in Gaza’s first municipal elections in 21 years. Around 70,000 people are registered to vote.

Capital Bamako and several other locations hit in an apparently coordinated ⁠assault involving multiple groups.

Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi is in Islamabad for talks with Pakistani officials, as US envoys are also set to arrive.

Russia launched more than 600 drones and 47 missiles as it targeted eight regions in Dnipro, authorities say.

Gaza officials say Deir el-Balah vote is a 'pilot', while occupied West Bank also goes to first polls since 2023 war.

Ireland will demand that Israeli authorities repay the cost of a school that was demolished by settlers.

Frustration with the Palestinian Authority and Israeli occupation fuel voter apathy in local West Bank elections.

The Hengli refinery has generated hundreds of millions of dollars for Iran's military, says US Treasury.

The winger will miss the rest of the season after suffering a hamstring injury in last week's 1-0 loss ⁠to Man United.

US and Iran should immediately release crews of captured vessels, says International Chamber of Shipping director.

Elsewhere in the NBA playoffs, Spurs beat Trail Blazers 120-108 without Victor Wembanyama to take a 2-1 series lead.

The elections offer participation without power, revealing how occupation shapes and limits Palestinian political life.

Iran’s foreign minister is in Islamabad, with US envoys also on the way.

Israeli forces have killed 12 Palestinians, including six police officers, in multiple attacks across Gaza.

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan, as Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad.

Tech firm suspended mass shooter's ChatGPT account before attacks, but did not inform law enforcement.