The circumstances of Trump ally Lindsey Graham's death are still being examined. But the online reaction has already turned geopolitical. Here’s what is known, what is not known, and why Russia is being discussed. Chapters:  00:00 Lindsey Graham dies at 71 00:37 DW’s Misha Komodovsky in Washington 01:45 Conspiracy theories spread online 02:18 Questions about possible Russian involvement 02:29 Misha Komodovsky: No verified evidence 02:53 Russia-Graham tensions explained 03:28 FBI, Capito

Israel says it's determined to maintain the zones being occupied by its troops in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza. This clashes with Iran's insistence that the war in Lebanon must end and has deepened a now public rift between Israel and the US. Israel now faces wide international opposition, but it has not been enough to make it change course. Al Jazeera’s Nour Odeh explains from Ramallah, occupied West Bank. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEngl

Last summer, Anatol Kotau got on a private yacht seemingly bound for Russia, where he was a wanted man. Three hours into the journey, the Belarusian dissident stopped responding to messages. He has not been heard from since. A DW investigation can now reveal more details about his disappearance. #DWInvestigations #dwsports For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https:/

Muslims across the world are celebrating Eid al-Adha or the Festival of Sacrifice. It marks the end of the annual Hajj Pilgrimage and involves the ritual sacrificing of livestock. The day begins with special prayers followed by feasting and the distribution of meat from the sacrificed animal to friends, family and the poor. Eid al-Adha is one of the most important holidays in Islam. But for many, the financial burden of performing an animal sacrifice is rising sharply. Sadaatu Madaki is a huma

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has appointed six senior military commanders to new positions, including Ali Abdollahi as Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Ahmad Vahidi as commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and Hossein Taeb as head of the Basij paramilitary force. Former IRGC chief Mohsen Rezaei was also appointed as Khamenei's new representative to the Supreme National Security Council. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Professor Mostafa Khoshcheshm of t

A Ukrainian drone strike hits a Wildberries warehouse in Russia’s Yekaterinburg, sparking major fires and evacuations. The attack highlights Kyiv’s expanding strikes on Russian logistics sites. Al Jazeera’s Yulia Shapovalova 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/aljazeer

A microscopic parasite has claimed two lives in the US and more than 10,000 cases have been reported across 47 states. Over 500 people have been hospitalized. Multiple sources of fresh produce are suspected to be causing the spread of the parasite, which causes explosive diarrhoea. DW's Brent Goff spoke with Donald Schaffner, chair of the Department of Food Science at Rutgers University. Chapters: 00:00 Cyclospora outbreak spreads across the US 01:08 One outbreak or several? 02:28 Is lettuce r

ECOWAS is sending a mediator to Mali to address a worsening security crisis, as Tuareg separatists seize northern towns and Al-Qaeda-linked fighters tighten pressure around Bamako. Authorities have also launched an investigation into recent attacks, with several officers reportedly arrested. Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque 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 webs

Mali’s transitional president, Assimi Goita, has chaired a cabinet meeting and is expected to name a new defence minister, after Sadio Camara was killed in attacks coordinated on Saturday by multiple armed groups. It comes as people in Bamako fear a blockade imposed by al-Qaeda-linked fighters. In the north, Tuareg rebel separatists say they are preparing to retake key cities. Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https:/

The UN Security Council is negotiating a draft resolution that would demand Iran stop any actions impeding maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. A similar draft was vetoed by Russia and China last month. This version is similar, but members are trying to convince Moscow and Beijing to support it. Al Jazeera’s Gabriel Elizondo reports from the United Nations headquarters in New York. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Fi

Two years after a landslide victory that ended 14 years of Conservative rule, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a tough test in Thursday's local elections. His ruling Labour party is expected to suffer its worst result in decades, with both the Green Party and Reform tipped to make major gains. Scotland is also heading to the polls, where the Iran war has reignited debate over whether the UK should extract more oil and gas from the North Sea. Paul Hawkins reports from Aberdeen.

South Africa's foreign minister has spoken to government authorities in Nigeria and Ghana after a series of demonstrations against migrants. Thousands of protesters in South Africa have been calling on the government to deport foreigners. They want tougher action against illegal immigration. And say undocumented migrants are putting pressure on jobs, security and public services. Al Jazeera’s Fahmida Miller reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.

The US-China rivalry in the AI chip race has intensified this month with government interventions, major model breakthroughs and a structural decoupling of their AI stacks. Walid Bin Siraj reports.

Tensions are rising again in the Gulf with Iran's Revolutionary Guard unveiling a new "area of control" in the Strait of Hormuz. The map, which was released on Iranian state media, appears to extend Iran's claimed area of maritime influence to the shores of the United Arab Emirates, including its key port of Fujairah. The move comes amid new reports of missiles and drone attacks targetting the UAE, apparently by Iran. At the same time, the United States and Iran are locked in a standoff ov

The cruise ship MV Hondias remains stranded off the coast of Cape Verde with 147 passengers on board after suspected cases of Hantavirus resulted in three deaths and several serious illnesses. The Dutch vessel, which departed Argentina in March on an Antarctic expedition, has been barred from docking as authorities prepare isolation facilities ashore. The World Health Organisation believes the infection was likely contracted during land activities in Argentina and may have spread between close

He's plagued by problems, but Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is proving to be one of Europe’s great political survivors. His international profile keeps rising due to his criticism of US-Israeli wars, and his support for migration. But his image abroad contrasts with perceptions back home, where he is battling corruption allegations, political gridlock and polarization. To understand how Sanchez manages to hang on after eight years in power, DW spoke to Maria Ramirez, managing editor of S

The Doha International Book Fair has kicked off in Qatar’s capital, its biggest edition yet. It brings together hundreds of publishers and more than 1.8 million books from around the world. Al Jazeera’s Lina Abu Akleh takes us inside this year’s event 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

The US military says it's completed another round of strikes against Iran for the ninth consecutive night of attacks. Earlier, US Central Command said a service member had been killed in northern Iraq following an Iranian strike. The soldier died during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone. Kuwait's military says air defence systems have intercepted hostile drone attacks from Iran. Earlier the Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry condemned an Iranian strike on one of its water desalination plants.

The years-long conflict in Sudan has displaced millions of people. Thousands are now returning to their homes in the capital each week. But getting back to Khartoum is just the first step, as they look to rebuild lives in a city that is struggling to deliver even basic services. Al Jazeera’s Hiba Morgan reports from Khartoum, Sudan. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://x.com/ajenglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our webs

Israel's war on Gaza has decimated its civilian police force, creating major gaps in law enforcement. In response, community leaders are taking on a greater role in resolving disputes and helping maintain social order. Al Jazeera’s Moath Al Kahlout reports from Gaza City, Palestine. 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