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What are swing states, and why are they critical? ...

1 tydzień temu A fistful of US states play an outsized function in deciding presidential elections. Which are analysts watching this year?

Sinaloa cartel’s ‘El Mayo’ pleads not guilty to dr...

1 tydzień temu US justice orders Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada jailed pending trial on drug trafficking, execution and another charges.

‘Israel has impunity to kill Americans’ | #AJOPINI...

1 tydzień temu Israeli forces execution American citizens and the United States does nothing but express sadness, says Omar Suleiman.

Murdered Uganda Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei’s cerem...

1 tydzień temu Activists join march as Cheptegei's body begins its final journey to her household home in Bukwo, Uganda, for her funeral.

After Gaza, ‘election madness’ is not the same on ...

1 tydzień temu A climate of repression faced by anti-genocide protests has left America's electoral common sense in crisis.

In a historical move, Colombia bypasses a patent ...

1 tydzień temu Facing expanding infections in its population, Colombia has announced a plan to acquisition generic versions of the drug.

Ronaldo becomes first individual with 1 billion s...

1 tydzień temu Ronaldo surpasses 639 million followers on Instagram, 170 million on Facebook, 60 million on YouTube, 113 million on X.

Bangladesh youth revolution: 1 period after topp...

1 tydzień temu We reconnect with our Bangladesh community, 1 period since a youth-led movement forced out p.m. Hasina.

Why are Storm Shadow missiles a fresh flashpoint ...

1 tydzień temu Could lifting of restrictions on usage of long-range missiles spell escalation of hostilities between Russia and the West?

‘I will die trying’: Gambian migrant deportees dre...

1 tydzień temu People who took the ‘backway’ to EU countries and were sent home find fewer opportunities.

Russia revokes accreditation of six British diplom...

1 tydzień temu UK abroad Office calls allegations 'completely baseless' as tensions escalate over war in Ukraine.

North Korea shares first images of banned atomic ...

1 tydzień temu North Korea has released the first-ever photos of a uranium enrichment facility.

Philippines preacher pleads not guilty to kid abu...

1 tydzień temu Police said 2 of the alleged victims of Apollo Quiboloy have indicated that they will attest against him.

Senegal’s Faye dissolves parliament and sets elect...

1 tydzień temu The president, citing improvement roadblocks, said working with the opposition-led assembly had become difficult.

US hints at allowing Ukraine to strike deep inside...

1 tydzień temu If Washington expands weapons authorisation, NATO will be straight active in the war, says the Russian leader.

Bipartisan group of lawmakers signs pledge to cert...

politico.com 1 tydzień temu More than 30 home members, including a half-dozen Republicans, have signed a bipartisan pledge to uphold the results of the 2024 election amid an increased focus on Congress' function in certifying the tally next January. A pair of House...

Myanmar ravaged by floods as Vietnam begins cleanu...

1 tydzień temu The strongest storm to hit Asia this year has killed hundreds with floodwaters inundating cities and displacing people.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 931

1 tydzień temu As the war enters its 931st day, these are the main developments.

What’s being said about Israel killing Turkish-Ame...

1 tydzień temu Israel claims it was an accident amid a riot, but witnesses tell a different story.

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

politico.com 1 tydzień temu Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and another head-slapping events in the planet of politics. The fruits of these labo...

India’s top court grants bail to opposition leader...

1 tydzień temu Supreme Court says while Delhi chief minister's arrest was lawful he should be freed while contesting the charges.

Trump says no more debates against Kamala Harris

1 tydzień temu US Presidential candidate Donald Trump says he will not debate Kamala Harris again before November’s election.

Putin warns Ukraine usage of long-range arms will...

1 tydzień temu Ukraine's Zelenskyy has urged allies to lift restrictions on Western-supplied arms to strike deep inside Russia.

Form, history, facts: India vs Pakistan – Asian Ch...

1 tydzień temu Al Jazeera's lowdown on the sport, the tournament and the upcoming match between the South Asian hockey powerhouses.

North Korea reveals first photos of uranium enrich...

1 tydzień temu Leader Kim Jong Un stresses request to augment number of centrifuges to increase country's atomic weapons defence.

Could Marxist Anura Dissanayake become Sri Lanka’s...

1 tydzień temu His party, the JVP, twice fought violent battles to overthrow the very Sri Lankan state that he now wants to run.

Boeing workers vote overwhelmingly to strike, halt...

1 tydzień temu Ninety-six percent of union members vote to walk off the occupation at factories in Seattle and Portland.

Elon Musk dubs Australia’s gov’t ‘fascists’ over m...

1 tydzień temu Tech billionaire's comments prompt rebuke from Australian officials.

Trump promises to scrap all taxes on overtime if r...

1 tydzień temu Republican candidate says workers who put in more than 40 hours should not pay taxes on overtime.

‘Light in any room’: Friends hail Aysenur Eygi, US...

1 tydzień temu American Turkish activist fatally shot by Israeli forces in the West Bank is remembered as joyous, passionate and warm.

Trump says there will be no more debates after fir...

1 tydzień temu The erstwhile US president's consequence comes despite Harris campaign's challenge for another debate after a strong showing.

SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn makes past with first priva...

1 tydzień temu Two astronauts stepped out of the SpaceX Dragon capsule to execute the world's first private spacewalk.

Ready your bets: Election gambling is going mainst...

politico.com 1 tydzień temu It’s a striking reversal of luck for the election-betting complex in the US after a three-year crusade by regulators against the prediction markets.

Boeing workers ‘ready to go on strike’ if demands ...

1 tydzień temu A possible strike could start on Friday and would be a large blow to fresh CEO brought on after plane door panel blew off.

US city receives bomb threat after Trump spread fa...

1 tydzień temu Racist rumours proceed to spread, with members of local Haitian community expressing concern for their safety.

Deadly Israeli attack on UN-run school-turned-shel...

1 tydzień temu Attack on al-Jaouni school, which killed more than a twelve Palestinians, has drawn condemnation from the UN and EU.

What is the intent of Israel’s repeated attacks o...

1 tydzień temu Six staff at UN agency for Palestinian refugees killed in an air strike on a school in Gaza.

US home passes bill targeting China that would li...

1 tydzień temu The bill tightens the definition of Chinese components that make vehicles ineligible for US EV taxation credits.

What’s Real Madrid star Mbappe’s pay dispute with ...

1 tydzień temu The French football star and his ex-club are at loggerheads over $60m in 'unpaid' wages. Al Jazeera explains why.

US ‘Safe Mobility’ resettlement programme is worki...

1 tydzień temu A survey from the Mixed Migration Centre indicates besides many migrant and exile applicants are ineligible for programme.

AMLO calls for swift enactment of Mexico judicial ...

1 tydzień temu The reform, which would see national judges elected by popular vote, should be enacted on Sunday, the president says.

Peruvian government declares period of mourning fo...

1 tydzień temu President Fujimori's legacy remains bitterly contested in Peru, where he was convicted of corruption and rights abuses.

Africa CDC urges Western countries to boost backin...

1 tydzień temu Health agency reports 107 deaths and 3,160 fresh cases over the last week, says toll 'not acceptable'.

UN warns of ‘staggering’ economical devastation i...

1 tydzień temu Eighty percent of Gaza businesses damaged or destroyed since Israel launched war, according to a UN report.

Billionaire takes first commercial spacewalk

1 tydzień temu Tech billionaire Jared Isaacman became the first individual to take part in a privately funded spacewalk.

What bombs did Israel usage against the al-Mawasi...

1 tydzień temu Al Jazeera's verification agency has suggested the Israeli army utilized the powerful MK-84 against the tented settlement.

US imposes sanctions on Maduro allies over ‘illegi...

1 tydzień temu Washington says fresh penalties should prompt 'deeper reflection' by officials aligned with Venezuelan president.

House Freedom Caucus leadership search narrows to ...

politico.com 1 tydzień temu The powerful home Freedom Caucus seems to have narrowed the search for its next leader to 2 main candidates: Reps. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) or Andy Harris (R-Md.), according to 2 members of the group and 2 people acquainted with...

New Schmitt, Grassley proposal debuts amid legisla...

politico.com 1 tydzień temu The legislature GOP debate over possible rules changes for the next legislature continues to heat up, with Sens. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) revealing their latest proposals on the amendment process in a letter sent to fellow....

Three Red Cross workers killed in east Ukraine sh...

1 tydzień temu Three killed and 2 wounded in Russian attack on planned aid distribution site in Donetsk, Ukrainian authorities say.