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Palestinian President Abbas casts vote in decisive Fatah elections

Internal Fatah leadership elections take place amid questions of who will eventually succeed the 90-year-old leader.

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UK ex-health minister says will run to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Pressure mounts on Starmer's government, as Labour rivals including recently resigned Wes Streeting circle.

Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning

Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.

Whale found dead near Danish island after German rescue operation

Wildlife experts had previous criticised the operation, saying it would only cause the animal more distress.

21h ago · Anton Troianovski

🌍 New York Times

Trump Calls Xi a ‘Friend.’ But He Left China Without Any Breakthroughs.

The lack of concrete agreements with Beijing shows the risks of President Trump’s personality-driven foreign policy, which rests on the belief that...

🌍 New York Times

Train Crashes Into Bangkok Traffic, Killing at Least 8

A freight train plowed into traffic on train tracks, starting a fire. The authorities did not immediately give a cause but said a barrier had not c...

21h ago · Kittiphum Sringammuang, Isabella Kwai and Phuriphat Dejsuphong

Al Jazeera’s exclusive report from the Strait of Hormuz

Heavy ship traffic and rising regional tensions over one of the world’s most critical energy routes.

Sudanese army captures key town near Ethiopian border from RSF

Sudan’s army says it retook a vital town in southeastern Blue Nile state and inflicted heavy losses on the RSF.

Man City beat Chelsea in FA Cup final to keep treble dream alive

Premier League chasing Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 in tense FA Cup final at Wembley to follow up League Cup win.

Man killed by 13ft shark in Western Australia

The attack occurred at Horseshoe Reef - north-west of the popular Rottnest Island near the city of Perth, local police say.

Hamas confirms killing of Qassam Brigades leader in Israeli attack

Israel targeted Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the head of Hamas's armed wing in Gaza, in an attack that killed seven others.

Abu-Bilal al-Minuki: ISIL’s shadow commander in West Africa

Nigeria and the US say 'key' ISIL leader was killed in joint military operation in Borno state.

Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.

Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.

Iran warns of readiness for war and economic costs as US talks falter

Iranian leaders and TV have ramped up pressure on the US with a stream of messaging to domestic and foreign audiences.

How Thomas Massie came to represent Republican dissent in age of Trump

Massie is locked in a tight congressional primary race in Kentucky against a fellow Republican endorsed by US president.

🌍 South China Morning Post

Gaza: Israel kills Hamas leader as deaths mount despite ceasefire

Israel’s military on Saturday said it had killed the chief of Hamas’ military wing in an air strike on Gaza the previous day, the most senior Hamas...

23h ago · Reuters

Israeli army kills Palestinian man, raids homes in occupied West Bank

Israeli forces killed a 34-year-old man in Jenin Camp, the Palestinian health ministry said.

🌍 South China Morning Post

China and US agree to establish trade and investment councils after Xi-Trump summit

China and the United States have agreed to establish trade and investment councils, committing in principle to match each other’s tariff cuts on a ...

23h ago · Xiaofei Xu,Ji Siqi,Xinyi Wu

Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves

Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search-and-rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC.