News Commentary

‘Cycle of chaos’: Israel killing Gaza civil officials to derail its future

Israel's relentless Gaza attacks aim to sabotage the 'ceasefire' and ensure perpetual chaos, analysts warn.

Could the US take control of Iran’s southern islands?

Operation would be a dramatic military spectacle but would carry costs analysts doubt Washington is willing to incur.

What are the Israeli withdrawal ‘pilot zones’ in southern Lebanon?

How to keep cool in this year's extreme summer heat even without air conditioning

"Extreme heat" is in the forecast this summer. How do people cope if they don't have air conditioning? Here are suggestions from a heat researcher who grew up in a very hot, AC-less place.

Cody Bellinger stars at MLB All-Star game, wins MVP award

With his father - former big leaguer Clay Bellinger - in attendance, the New York Yankees player earned MVP honours.

Gibraltar border controls lifted: Is it part of Schengen, the UK – or both?

A new treaty signed by Britain and the EU includes the removal of border checks between Spain and Gibraltar.

FIFA World Cup brackets: Teams, predictions, schedule and road to the final

Spain booked its place in the World Cup final while England and Argentina prepare for the game at Atlanta stadium.

Crowds cross between Spain and Gibraltar following UK-EU treaty

A large crowd crossed between Spain and Gibraltar in the early hours of Wednesday morning, celebrating the UK-EU treaty.

‘A role model’: Djed Spence, first Muslim England player, lifts hopes

Britain swells with pride over the 25-year-old, the first Muslim to wear the England jersey at a FIFA World Cup.

Bangkok pub fire toll rises to 32 with 15 in intensive care

Officials confirm two more deaths as 30 people remain in hospital, including 15 in intensive care units.

U.S. and Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz intensifies

Iran threatened to block all oil exporting routes in the region on Wednesday in response to the U.S. maritime blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz.

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and Al Jazeera

A tribute to the late Father Emir from Al Jazeera's Chairman of Board of Directors Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani.

Iran launches attacks across region as US strikes continue

Iran attacked Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan on Tuesday night, claiming to destroy the US Fifth Fleet’s command centre.

CDC director nominee Erica Schwartz faces Senate for confirmation hearing

Dr. Erica Schwartz, Trump's nominee for CDC director, faces the Senate health committee for her confirmation hearing on July 15. If confirmed, she will lead an agency dealing with workforce and leader

American AI is expensive. Some startups are turning to cheap Chinese models

AI is a fast-growing business expense. Some companies are cutting costs by switching to cheaper Chinese AI models.

Todd Blanche's confirmation brings one Epstein survivor to center stage

Dani Bensky and a group of women who were abused by Jeffrey Epstein have formed a bond they call a "survivor sisterhood." They live in two worlds, of advocacy and everyday life and motherhood.

Todd Blanche faces high-stakes confirmation hearing for attorney general

Blanche won Senate confirmation early in President Trump's second term to serve as the No. 2 official at the Justice Department. Now he faces a contentious hearing as he seeks the top job.

Russian attack on Odesa kills three as Ukraine targets vessels in Black Sea

At least three people killed and three others wounded in Russian strikes on Odesa, city's military administrator says.