Ever wonder why Africa’s borders appear so strange?

From winding borders to straight lines and landlocked nations, Al Jazeera explores the stories behind Africa’s map.

Source: Al Jazeera

Thousands attend funeral of ex-Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut

Tens of thousands of mourners have attended the public funeral service for former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

Source: Al Jazeera

Pope Francis says he’s ‘confidently continuing’ care amid health crisis

The update to Francis’s condition came Sunday in the written text of his regular Angelus prayer after he had been listed as “critical” on Saturday.

Source: Washington Post

China government spending on citizens lags economic peers

Relatively low expenditure that directly supports individual consumption could undermine growth efforts

Source: Financial Times

Israel says West Bank operation will last for a year as it sends tanks to Jenin

Continued operation in Palestinian territory will leave 40,000 displaced people unable to return home

Israel has sent tanks to the West Bank city of Jenin, in the first deployment of …

Source: The Guardian

German election 2025 live results: By the numbers

The conservative CDU has won the most votes, with party leader Merz signalling he hopes to form a government quickly.

Source: Al Jazeera

German Election 2025: Friedrich Merz Appears Poised to Be Next Chancellor

Whether he can form a strong coalition remains to be seen, but whatever he does will be an essential part of Europe’s response to President Trump’s reshuffling of alliances.

Source: New York Times

Flight from New York to India diverted to Rome after security concern

Two Italian military fighter jets flanked American Airlines Flight 292 as it arrived but the Federal Aviation Administration did not elaborate on what was the security issue aboard the plane.

Source: CBS News

6 Israeli hostages released by Hamas

Six Israeli hostages were released from Hamas captivity in Gaza on Saturday during the final hostage-prisoner exchange of the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez …

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Trump halts medical research funding in apparent violation of judge’s order

Health department orders NIH to hold Federal Register submissions – critical step in process for funding studies

The Trump administration has blocked a crucial step in the National Institutes of …

Source: The Guardian

France: Knife attack leaves 1 dead, several wounded

French prosecutors have said the suspect in the stabbing attack in the city of Mulhouse was already on a terror prevention watchlist.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Elon Musk says federal employees must document work in email or be fired

Federal workers across the U.S. government received an email on Saturday, with Musk giving an apparent ultimatum. The billionaire has used a similar tactic at companies he owns.

Source: NPR