Hundreds of Bedouin citizens rallied in Be’er Sheva city against a surge in home demolitions, accusing the government of intensifying a long-standing policy of displacement. Israeli officials, led by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, defended the demolitions as enforcement against illegal construction, despite mounting criticism from lawmakers and human rights activists. Mucahit Aydemir reports from Be’er Sheva, Israel.

Rescuers are racing to find survivors in the rubble of Venezuelan buildings, as nations around the world send teams and humanitarian aid. Venezuela's health ministry says the death toll now stands at 235, with more than 1,000 people injured. A pair of earthquakes shook the nation late on Wednesday, and sent people scrambling into the streets. Andy Roesgen reports.

Ethiopia built Africa's biggest dam but more than half its people still have no reliable power. The surplus is flowing south to Kenya instead, where a growing tech economy needs exactly what Ethiopia has to sell. DW's Sella Oneko, Eshete Bekele, and Shewangizaw Wegayehu report from both countries on the gap between what the dam promised and what it has delivered. Plus, we ask energy economist Dr Lungile Mashele what it will actually take to electrify a continent where 600 million people remain w

A series of earthquakes has compounded Venezuela’s long-running economic crisis, leaving communities struggling to cope with damaged infrastructure and limited resources. Recovery efforts are being hampered by years of financial hardship, while emergency services face mounting pressure to assist affected residents. Chile has dispatched search and rescue teams to support efforts to locate survivors and assist local authorities. Al Jazeera’s Latin America Editor Lucia Newman reports from Santi

Colombian rescue teams are heading to Venezuela after the earthquake with 62 rescuers, search dogs, and 12 tons of equipment to support urgent search and rescue efforts as international aid begins to arrive. Al Jazeera’s Alessandro Rampietti reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.insta

Japan and Sweden drew 1–1 in Group F. Japan advanced second behind the Netherlands, while Sweden also progressed in third after a tight match featuring goals from Daizen Maeda and Anthony Elanga. Al Jazeera’s Paul Rhys reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraengli

Health workers in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo say efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak are beginning to show results. In Bunia, the provincial capital of Ituri, officials report that more people are seeking treatment and fewer deaths are being recorded. Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi reports from Bunia, Ituri. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our websi

In the US, left-wing candidates backed by New York mayor Zohran Mamdani have surged to victory in Tuesday’s Democratic congressional primaries. The results have sent shockwaves through the Party, ahead of November’s crucial midterm elections. Al Jazeera’s Alexandra Byers reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Inst

Global energy prices and the number of ships passing through the critical Strait of Hormuz are still uncertain, days after top-level talks between the US and Iran wrapped up in Switzerland. There is no definitive picture of how many vessels are moving through the waterway. Some shipping websites show a partial rebound. But traffic is still far below normal levels. Hundreds of ships remain stuck. But the UN has started evacuating 11,000 stranded seafarers. The Strait lies within Iranian and Oma

An Israeli drone strike in southern Gaza has killed at least one Palestinian child and injured several others. Israel has killed at least 73,000 Palestinians and injured nearly 173,400 others since the beginning of the genocide. The latest attack comes just a day after the UN released a report pointing to evidence of Israel's deliberate targeting of Palestinian children, in both Gaza, and the occupied West Bank. Al Jazeera's Hind Khoudary has more from Gaza City. Subscribe to our channel: htt

France has recorded both its hottest night and hottest day since records began, with temperatures exceeding 44°C as a severe heatwave grips much of Europe. Schools have closed, transport is disrupted and health authorities warn of growing risks — especially for vulnerable groups. Scientists say such extreme heat is becoming more frequent and intense as the climate warms. We explore what’s driving the surge in temperatures - and how hot Europe could get in the future. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:13

Pakistan is cutting fuel prices and lifting emergency austerity measures introduced in March, citing relief brought by the US-Iran memorandum of agreement and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The easing of sanctions on Iran also revives a long-stalled gas pipeline project connecting Iran's South Pars field to the Pakistani city of Nawabshah, some 780 kilometres from the Iranian border. Islamabad is additionally looking to expand trade with Tehran and use Iranian transit routes to access

Young Palestinians in Gaza are using artificial intelligence to document their experiences of war, creating short films that reflect the realities of displacement and family separation. Shahd Abu Abada, a 21-year-old university student, produced an AI-generated film exploring how the conflict has divided couples across the Strip. Dozens of young women are taking part in an AI training programme in Gaza City, learning to transform personal memories into short films despite persistent electricity

Russia says they’re ready to resume peace talks with Ukraine in the same format that they were conducted in 2022, in Istanbul. It comes after Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused Europe of threatening international security. He also said the US was no longer being an ‘objective mediator’ over the war in Ukraine. G7 leaders including US President Donald Trump agreed to new measures to put pressure on Moscow. Kristina Simich reports.

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US President Donald Trump wanted to mark America's 250th birthday with a renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall. The makeover, including a new coat of "American Flag blue", cost taxpayers $16 million. But,the water is covered in green algae. The blue paint is already peeling. Trump blames vandals. His critics suspect corruption. Water specialists point to mother nature. #usa #trump #america #dwnews For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social med

Ukraine is stepping up its efforts to isolate Russian-occupied Crimea. Kyiv is targeting fuel facilities and supply routes, calling the campaign a ‘logistics lockdown.’ It's disrupting daily life on the peninsula. Ukraine hopes it'll increase pressure on Moscow ahead of any potential negotiations to end the war. Al Jazeera’s Audrey MacAlpine reports from Kyiv. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://ww

Japan is considering deploying its Maritime Self-Defense Force to the Strait of Hormuz for minesweeping and escort operations following a US-Iran MoU. The waterway is critical to Japan's energy security, with much of its crude oil imports passing through it. Japan's constitution places strict limits on overseas military deployments, and opinion polls show most Japanese oppose sending forces to the Middle East. The government says no decision has been made but considers mine clearance legally per

The fate of Lebanese detainees held by Israel has emerged as a key issue in negotiations aimed at securing a permanent end to the conflict between Lebanon and Israel. Rights groups say at least 37 Lebanese have been detained by Israeli forces since the 2024 war, many during incursions into Lebanese territory and after the November 2024 ceasefire. Families say they have received no information about their relatives, while rights advocates accuse Israel of denying detainees due process and preven

Just days after talks in Switzerland were hailed as a breakthrough, the US and Iran are already clashing over one main issue. Donald Trump says Tehran agreed to international monitoring of its nuclear programme. But Iran insists no such agreement has been made. Our North America Correspondent Jon Brain reports.