The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) says it has captured large parts of Geisan, a town in Sudan’s Blue Nile State, as the paramilitary group intensifies attacks in the country’s south. Sudan’s army has reportedly withdrawn from some areas but continues to hold its main military base in Geisan. Al Jazeera’s Almigdad Alruhaid reports live from Khartoum. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.c

In a significant first for the region, Lebanon's parliament has voted to abolish the death penalty. A second legislative change will also see death sentences commuted to life imprisonment. Al Jazeera's Ali Hashem reports from Beirut. 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: https://www.instagram.com/al

Excitement is building across Europe, and parts of the US and Canada ahead of a total solar eclipse on Wednesday. But within hours, an annual meteor shower will also peak, while a planetary parade will see six planets align in the night sky. Kristina Simich reports.

Israeli warplanes and artillery targeted several towns across the southern parts of Lebanon. A new wave of strikes hit the Nabatiyeh and Bint Jbeil districts, killing at least 12 people on Saturday. Hezbollah says it's also launched attacks on Israeli troops, saying they were in response to ceasefire violations. Zama Luthuli reports.

Iran says it is reviewing a US response to its 14‑point peace proposal, delivered via Pakistan, while ruling out nuclear talks for now. The response followed US President Donald Trump's reaction to Tehran's plan, which set a 30‑day deadline to lift the US Navy blockade of Iranian ports and halt all military operations, including Israel's war in Lebanon. After Trum's remarks, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps warned Washington it faces a choice between an "impossible" military operation or a bad d

An Israeli court has extended the detention of Spanish activist Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian activist Thiago Avila, who were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla trying to break Israel's blockade of Gaza. Israeli forces intercepted their ships in international waters earlier this week. Saif's wife, Sally Issa, said her husband "is now in shock and very sad because he missed our daughter's birthday," adding that both activists are on a hunger strike. Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez accused Ben

The Israeli military has dropped leaflets over the Tyre District in southern Lebanon, warning residents to avoid moving south of at least 20 villages and not to approach the Litani River area, the Salhani Valley and Al-Salkuki, as Israeli forces say they plan to target what they call "Hezbollah sites" in those areas. The leaflets come as Israel continues to demolish villages in the zone along the border with bulldozers and explosives, having originally named about 60 villages and now occupying a

US–Iran tensions continue as negotiations remain stuck with little real progress toward a deal. In this video, Middle East analyst Alex Vatanka explains why both Washington and Tehran are still focused on messaging rather than meaningful negotiations, with the core dispute centered on Iran’s nuclear program. Experts warn that expectations of a quick agreement are unrealistic given decades of mistrust and the lack of a clear framework for talks. The crisis is also affecting global energy marke

“When you repeat the Kalima al Tawhid… each repetition is not the same as the one before. Each one is a step.” In the heart of Istanbul, master calligrapher Mithat Topac transforms the sacred phrase “La ilaha illallah” into 111 unique compositions. Approaching Islamic calligraphy as more than writing, his work reflects a journey where meaning, discipline, and aesthetics come together. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook

Africa's green energy boom is proving to have a hidden toxic cost. In Kenya, a village is being poisoned by the very batteries used to power a solar revolution. Years after a recycling plant shut down, the victims are still fighting for justice. Hope Kirubi reports.

Gaza hospitals face severe shortages of medical supplies, making essential diagnostic tests unavailable and delaying critical treatment. Doctors warn this is increasing risks and deaths, while patients are left waiting without answers or care. Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud 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 Insta

Analysts speaking to Al Jazeera said renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz risk undermining diplomatic efforts between Iran and the United States, even as Tehran has formally responded to a US proposal delivered through Pakistani mediators. Sultan al-Khulaifi, a senior researcher at the Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies in Qatar, said Iran’s response appeared to show some movement on nuclear-related assurances but not on transferring enriched uranium outside the country. He argued

This Mother’s Day, millions of women across the US are being celebrated while facing some of the highest childbirth, childcare, and maternal health costs in the developed world. Al Jazeera’s Nour Hegazy breaks down the true cost of being a mother in the US. 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://w

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has used a major speech in London to reassert his authority after Labour's worst local election defeat last week. He acknowledged growing frustration with his government's handling of the cost-of-living crisis and struggling public services, but offered few new policies. Even as he spoke, pressure mounted from within his own party, with Labour MPs openly calling for his resignation and urging the party to allow Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to stand

Students and lecturers across Argentina have taken to the streets in protest against sweeping austerity measures introduced by President Javier Milei, demanding the government implement a university financing law already approved by Congress. The legislation, which would increase funding for public universities, has not been enacted. The government says fiscal constraints and its commitment to a zero-deficit policy under an International Monetary Fund-backed reform programme make implementation

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit China for talks aimed at deepening strategic cooperation between Moscow and Beijing amid rising global tensions and energy uncertainty. The visit, first announced earlier this year, is expected to focus on expanding partnerships in energy, trade, tourism, and security. China remains Russia’s largest foreign trade partner, while Moscow has become an increasingly important energy supplier for Beijing. As conflict in the Middle East continues to di

Iran is hosting talks with Pakistani and Qatari officials, including Asim Munir, to help ease tensions with the US. Discussions in Tehran focus on a possible ceasefire, sanctions, frozen assets, and nuclear issues, with no final deal yet. Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar 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

Germany saw a new all-time high temperature for the second day in a row, recording 41.5C (106.7F) on Saturday. Berlin police deployed water cannon across the city, spraying cooling mist over people seeking relief from the intense heat. The heatwave is now moving further east and western Europe is expected to see a mild drop in temperatures. Al Jazeera’s Rebecca Collard reports from Berlin, Germany. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://x.com/ajenglish Fin

Nigel Farage, the leader of Britain's right-wing Reform Party, has begun campaigning for his seat in parliament. A day after he resigned as an MP, following accusations that he hadn't been upfront about a multi-million dollar gift from a crypto billionaire. Al Jazeera’s Camille Nedelec reports from Farage’s constituency, Clacton-on-Sea, in the UK's southeast. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https:/

Yemen’s internationally recognised government saying the operation was aimed at preventing an Iranian aircraft from landing. The government claims the Iranian plane was carrying military personnel and equipment intended for Ansar Allah Houthi fighters, allegations rejected by the Houthis, who accuse Saudi Arabia of carrying out the attack. Following the strike, the Houthis said they launched missiles and drones targeting Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia in response. The escalation h