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.

Argentina and Spain meet on Sunday in one of the most eagerly anticipated World Cup finals in recent memory. Lionel Messi gets one last chance to lift football's biggest prize for a second time against an unbeaten Spanish side, who have conceded just one goal this tournament. Our Sports Correspondent Lance Santos reports from New York.

Labour Day in Cuba saw smaller-than-usual turnout, but celebrations still continued despite a US fuel blockade causing power outages and transport disruptions. Tensions remain high amid repeated threats of military intervention from former US President Donald Trump. Al Jazeera’s Ed Augustin 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.co

Israeli forces killed at least nine Palestinians and injured several others in Gaza on Wednesday. In Gaza City, Israeli troops shot and killed a six-year-old child. In the south of the Strip, an air strike killed at least four people, including a father and his son. And in Rafah, Israeli forces shot the driver of a World Central Kitchen aid truck while he was transporting supplies to a warehouse. Al Jazeera’s Hind Khoudary has more on the patients being evacuated through Rafah crossing to s

Job vacancies for university graduates in Hong Kong have fallen by 60 percent over the past three years. The trend reflects growing concerns that employers can now use AI to perform work once handled by entry-level staff. For young graduates, many are questioning where they fit in, and how they can get to that first step on the career ladder. Al Jazeera's Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish F

The six-day funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is underway, with authorities shutting down streets, airspace and daily life in Tehran. Massive crowds are expected all over Iran. But one man is notably missing - Iran's new Supreme Leader and Ali Khamenei's son, Mojtaba Khamenei. DW's Anthony Howard spoke to Behnam Ben Taleblu with the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies in Washington D.C. about what the funeral is saying about the state of affairs in Iran. #iran

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.

Newly elected UK MP Andy Burnham has confirmed he will run for the Labour Party leadership following the resignation of Keir Starmer, positioning himself as a frontrunner to become Britain’s next prime minister. Several senior Labour figures, including former health secretary Wes Streeting, have reportedly signalled support for his bid. Burnham, a former Mayor of Greater Manchester, is expected to be sworn in as MP for Makerfield and brings decades of political experience at both national and re

Supporters of Iván Cepeda gathered in Bogotá after the leftist candidate said he would wait for final ballot verification before recognizing a likely narrow defeat to right-wing rival Abelardo de Prea. Vote checks are ongoing and expected to continue through Monday and Tuesday, as the country awaits an official result in a highly polarized election. Cepeda emphasized that the left remains a major political force and warned of concerns over democratic protections, while also signaling openness

Lebanon and Israel have resumed direct talks in Rome in the sixth round of US-mediated negotiations, focused on an Israeli withdrawal. Ambassadors are debating ‘pilot zones’ where Israeli forces would leave and the Lebanese army would deploy, with Zawtar al Gharbiyeh and Zawtar al Sharqieh under consideration. Al Jazeera’s Heidi Pett reports from Froun, Lebanon. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://w

An invasive species from South America is rapidly spreading through Jakarta’s polluted rivers. Known as the common pleco or “janitor fish,” the armored catfish was originally introduced through the aquarium trade but is now overwhelming local ecosystems. Experts say some waterways are nearly 100% infested. Authorities and local volunteers are trying to control the growing population, but the species’ resilience, rapid breeding, and polluted river conditions make the challenge extremely difficu

The Rhine River is one of the world's busiest inland waterways. But drought in Europe has made a crucial bottleneck impassable for cargo ships. That's causing serious supply problems—and driving up prices. Al Jazeera’s Step Vaessen reports from Kaub in Germany. 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 website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: h

Greece is objecting to part of the European Commisson's latest sanctions package targeting Russian gas exports. They say that it could hurt the Greek shipping industry more than it would hit the Russian market. Al Jazeera’s John Psaropoulos reports from Piraeus, Greece. 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 website: https://www.aljazeera.com Check out our Instagram page: ht

This year’s Victory Day parade in Red Square, marking the defeat of Nazi Germany, did not - as is traditional - showcase heavy artillery and tanks. Fearing Ukrainian drone attacks, authorities tightened security. With Russian troops now having fought in Ukraine longer than the Soviet Union fought in the Second World War, defense expert Domitilla Sagramoso told DW’s Gerhard Elfers that Moscow’s armed forces are stretched. We also spoke to our former Moscow bureau chief Juri Rescheto. #dwnews #ru

As Washington threatened to bomb Iran “back to the Stone Ages” and the US and Israel hit infrastructure across Iran under the banner of deposing a “hostile” regime and “liberating women,” a familiar pattern of Western intervention has re-emerged. We break down how from Iraq and Afghanistan to Palestine’s Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran, the rhetoric of saving women has long been used by the West to justify war and occupation. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Fac

At least 69 people are now known to have killed in an attack in the northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, last month. Security officials say rebels from the CODECO group carried out the attack in Ituri province. And that insecurity in the area delayed the recovery of bodies for several days. The area has been gripped by years of violence between several armed groups competing for land and resources. Fighters control large parts of the eastern DRC. including the city of Goma, which is he

The United States is set to host talks between Israel and the Lebanese government next week. Israel has launched a series of air strikes on southern Lebanon, killing at least 18 people. That's despite last month's US-brokered ceasefire. Al Jazeera’s Laura Khan explains. 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 website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Ins

Trump said he called off the latest planned strike on Iran on advise from allies. But recent reports contradict this, and say the real reason is that the US is running low on critical munitions and interceptors. This comes when Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is asking for more air-defence supplies from allies. #usiranwar #trump #usa #defence #military #hormuz #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com

Regional mediators are pushing to de-escalate tensions and revive an interim ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, as Iran's interior minister holds high-level talks with officials in Pakistan. The diplomatic efforts come after the US launched more attacks on Iran, with explosions reported in multiple areas including the port cities of Bandar Abbas and Sirik. President Donald Trump has warned Iran will "pay" for the killing of at least three American soldiers. Iran has responded by conduc

As peace talks between the US and Iran stall, Tehran’s top diplomat heads to Moscow in search of backing from Russian President Vladimir Putin. We speak with Mark Katz, one of the world’s leading experts on the Russia–Iran relationship, about what Tehran wants from Moscow—and what Moscow may demand in return. #putin #iranwar #currentaffairs #dwnews 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.co