Russia's Supreme Court has excluded the liberal Yabloko party from September's parliamentary election. Yabloko is the country's only registered party that openly opposes the war in Ukraine. The party says the allegations against it are politically motivated and has vowed to appeal. Critics argue the decision further narrows the already limited space for political dissent in Russia. We ask what this means for Russia's opposition and the upcoming vote. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/

US President Donald Trump has said he is seeking compensation for people he says were killed by Iran, following Iran’s refusal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz unless Washington accepts several conditions, including compensation for damage caused during the war. Trump also insisted the US is in full control of the strait, saying the US Navy has removed all Iranian sea mines and that the blockade is a “steel wall”. He said: “We let people in that we want to let in... We do not let them go into Iran

Gamal Mansour, Syrian analyst and Lecturer in Political Science at the University of Toronto, joins Al Jazeera’s live from Amsterdam. He says Atef Najib symbolised the repression and abuse of the Assad regime, while his trial marks an important first step towards transitional justice in Syria. Mansour also says the lack of a special tribunal for crimes against humanity remains a major challenge. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEngl

Israeli forces demolish Palestinian homes in villages like Al-Zweidin, displacing families and destroying vital infrastructure, including water wells. An average of 122 Palestinian structures are demolished every month, while settlers and soldiers jointly attack communities such as Al-Mughayyir, burning fields and targeting homes. With up to 60% of village land confiscated and at least 11 illegal outposts built, 119 communities are uprooted, leaving Palestinians treated as trespassers on their o

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to overhaul the childhood vaccine schedule in the US, saying it is in children's best interests and gives parents more choice. Many pediatricians oppose the move, warning it could leave children vulnerable to preventable diseases such as measles. They also stress that decades of research have found no link between vaccines and autism, contradicting claims repeatedly raised by Trump and his allies. 0:00 Intro 0:51 Trump announces overhaul of

Pakistan's Interior Minister has held talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as part of mediation efforts to end the US-Iran conflict, amid signs that Tehran and Washington may be moving closer to an agreement. Qatar has said that talks between Iran and Oman on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are at an advanced stage. In an interview with Al Jazeera, former senior US diplomat Alan Eyre said Iran and Oman have agreed on a temporary traffic separation s

China is opening a new Arctic trade corridor, dubbed the “Ice Silk Road,” running about 5,500 km along Russia’s Northern Sea Route. It connects major export hubs in eastern China with ports in the UK, Netherlands, Germany and Poland in roughly 20 days—about half the Suez transit time. But navigation is controlled by Russia’s state nuclear company Rosatom, requiring permits and icebreaker escorts, and Western sanctions and climate change add further uncertainty, even as the cold benefits sensitiv

Fighting continues on several fronts in Yemen, with government forces and the Houthis exchanging fire in Marib, Al Jawf, Lahij and Taiz amid ongoing tensions. Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Al Qadi 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/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: h

Businessman and taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni is expected to return to the Madlanga Commission on Monday. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.

Accountability returns to New York as 193 nations gather for UNGA 81. TRT World brings special coverage of the key debates, decisions and global challenges shaping the years ahead.

Why would someone decide to risk their life for a country that is not their own? What might they be searching for? From LA Times Studios and DW, in collaboration with Futuro Studios, Call Sign Condor is a podcast about the thousands of Latin American soldiers who are fighting in Ukraine — for Ukraine. Through the stories of our protagonist, Condor, and his fellow soldiers, this four-part podcast series takes us inside the lives of Latin American men and women who’ve been fighting — some of them

Israel has welcomed 250 Indian nationals who claim to be descendants of a biblical tribe, as part of ongoing government efforts to encourage Jewish migration to the country. Al Jazeera’s Nour Odeh 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/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobi

Germany is reassessing its security reliance on the United States after Washington said it will withdraw 5,000 personnel stationed in the country, fuelling concerns over a weaker American commitment to European defence. The move coincides with President Donald Trump’s threat to raise tariffs on EU-made cars, a step analysts say could cost Germany up to $15bn a year. Al Jazeera’s Dominic Kane reports from Berlin, Germany. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X :

Sky-high jet fuel prices, caused by the war in Iran, have claimed their first casualty in the airline sector. The no-frills operator Spirit Airlines ceased operations on the weekend. Former industry executive John Gradek says the company will not be the last to collapse. He tells DW's Ben Fajzullin who is next in line and what is in store for travellers the world over, who had become accustomed to flying cheap. #aviation #budgetflights #dwnews For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow

Disruptions to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz have raised concerns in another critical maritime corridor. The Strait of Malacca will be top of the agenda at this week's ASEAN summit. Last month, Indonesia’s foreign minister suggested the possibility of imposing levies on vessels transiting through. While the proposal has been withdrawn, it has highlighted underlying tensions over control of this vital global trade route. Al Jazeera’s Patrick Fok reports from Singapore. Subscribe to our chan

Iran has introduced a new mechanism for ships wishing to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, according to state-run Press TV. Under the system, vessels intending to transit receive an email from an address linked to the "Persian Gulf Strait Authority" informing them of transit regulations. Ships are then required to comply with the framework and receive a transit permit before passing through the strategic waterway. Iranian officials have been speaking about "solidifying control" and a "new equat

One year after Friedrich Merz took office promising economic revival, his government is struggling. With falling approval ratings, coalition infighting and a surge of the far-right AfD, the chancellor now faces growing pressure at home — raising questions about his ability to steady Germany’s political center. DW chief political correspondent Michaela Küfner and DW political correspondent Simon Young analyze how Merz has performed at home and abroad. Chapters: 01:22 What were Friedrich Merz’s t

The World Health Organisation has warned that human-to-human transmission of a rare disease may have taken place on a cruise ship. Hantavirus has killed at least three people on board the MV Hondius, currently anchored off the coast of West Africa. Experts have said risks of a wider spread are low, but concerns are growing for around 150 passengers and crew stuck on the ship, as TRT World's Joel Flynn reports.