GOP senators fact check Trump's Ukraine rhetoric, while still backing his strategy

Lawmakers sought to dispel Kremlin talking points echoed by the president that Ukraine was responsible for the war with Russia. But they said Trump should be given room to negotiate.

Source: NPR

Starmer prepares to seek approval from Trump for Chagos Islands deal

Dispute over accord with Mauritius intensifies ahead of talks between UK prime minister and US president next week

Source: Financial Times

Trump wants to lower the cost of IVF. New executive order seeks ideas to do that

President Trump campaigned on lowering the cost of IVF, after a controversial ruling made the treatment stop in Alabama for a short time

Source: NPR

Germany marks Hanau racist attack five years on

Nine people, most with immigrant roots, were killed in an attack in western Germany in February 2020. The fifth anniversary comes days before the German election, where the far-right AfD …

Source: Deutsche Welle

'Real life Squid Game': Star's death exposes Korea's celebrity culture

Analysts say they are not optimistic that the ruthless "cancel culture" surrounding the industry will change.

Source: BBC

How could US aid cuts affect families of ISIL fighters stuck in Syria?

Officials in Syria have told Al Jazeera’s that US aid cuts could destabilise the camps where ISIL fighters are detained.

Source: Al Jazeera

The coup leader

As many Africans sour on the West, a new generation of military officers are seizing power, vowing to build strong and sovereign nations. But at what cost?

Source: Washington Post

Off air: One by one, the Taliban are removing women’s voices from Afghan radio

As one of the last female-run stations in the country is silenced, a former broadcaster gives an inside view of the crackdown on women working in the media

When the …

Source: The Guardian

Germany: Public transport strike called for Friday

Trade union verdi said local transport services in six states will come to a standstill after negotiations for a wage increase failed to reach a breakthrough.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Nearly 300 deportees from U.S. held in Panama hotel

The migrants hailed from 10 mostly Asian countries the U.S. has difficulty deporting migrants to directly. Panama is being used as a stopover.

Source: NPR

'We are all now different people' says Andrey Kurkov on FRANCE 24

In just a few days, it will have been three years since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. FRANCE 24's invites Andrey Kurkov, one of Ukraine's best known …

Source: France 24

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Bangladesh vs India: Start, teams, preview

Al Jazeera takes a close look at favourites India against Bangladesh in their Champions Trophy opener on Thursday.

Source: Al Jazeera