A widening corruption investigation in Ukraine is now reaching figures close to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Last week, his former chief of staff Andriy Yermak was arrested over charges of money laundering. Yermak was Kyiv’s lead negotiator in US-backed peace talks with Russia. Al Jazeera’s Audrey MacAlpine reports from Kyiv, Ukraine. 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

Israeli forces have started interception of Gaza-bound flotilla ships. The operation took place off the coast of Cyprus. The 60 ships of the flotilla aim to break the siege on Gaza and bring humanitarian aid. Israeli reports say the navy has arrested activists onboard of the ships and is transferring them to Israel for interrogation. Al Jazeera’s Tareq Abu Azzoum has more from Gaza City. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://x.com/ajenglish Find us on Fac

Bader Alnoaimi, a lawyer, human rights advocate and co-lead of the Global Sumud Flotilla legal team, tells Al Jazeera that Israeli interception of Gaza-bound aid ships in international waters shows "gross disregard for human life". 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: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish

Supporters gathered outside a tribunal in Nanterre as French authorities consider expelling Egyptian‑Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath, a prominent pro‑Palestine campaigner and former adviser to Yasser Arafat. Al Jazeera’s Natacha Butler reports from Nanterre, France. 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 pag

Nearly 60 countries that are part of the Antarctic Treaty have concluded a two-week meeting in Hiroshima, Japan, held behind closed doors and away from media access. Delegates, diplomats, and scientists who conduct research in Antarctica discussed technical and administrative details on how to govern and share the vast continent. The discussions come amid growing global interest in the polar region and its environmental and scientific importance. Al Jazeera’s Colin Baker explains the unique

In two separate incidents in Honduras, at least 16 people were killed in shootings. The victims included plantation workers and police officers. The incidents have renewed concerns about the state’s ability to contain rising violence. Al Jazeera’s John Holman 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:

Ukraine has warned for weeks that Russia could once again use Belarusian territory to threaten the country from the north — reviving grim memories from the start of the war, when Russian troops crossed the border from Belarus in their push toward Kyiv. We spoke to Pavel Slunkin, a visiting fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations and former political analyst at Belarus's Foreign Ministry, about the visit of exiled opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya to Ukraine — and about Volod

A team of rescuers are racing to try and save seven people who've been trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for a week. They were hunting wildlife and looking for gold ore when heavy rain triggered landslides, blocking their exit. An eighth person alerted authorities after managing to escape the cave located in the mountains in Laos’ central province of Xaisomboun. Al Jazeera’s Michael Appel reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEngli

The United States says it has carried out what it calls defensive strikes against Iranian military targets. It's the second US strike this week, despite a ceasefire. US Central Command (CENTCOM) says it shot down four attack drones that posed a threat near the Strait of Hormuz. Details of the strikes emerged after a cabinet meeting held by President Donald Trump late on Wednesday. He said there is still work to be done on reaching a deal with Iran but he also stressed that the Strait of Hormu

The biggest exchange of fire between the US and Iran in more than two months has cast doubt on the peace talks and Donald Trump's claims a deal can be reached within days. US forces struck up to 20 locations across southern Iran after a US Apache helicopter was downed on Monday. Iran has responded with a barrage of missiles and drones at US bases in the Gulf, and the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain. Craig Boswell reports from Washington DC.

Members of mophato, police and farmers speak after the arrest of suspected livestock smuggling kingpins in Zone 11. The southern districts are at the heart of an ongoing Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak.

A small number of vessels have resumed transiting the Strait of Hormuz after Iran reported the passage of three oil tankers and two cargo ships through the strategic waterway. The development follows a preliminary memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States aimed at ending military hostilities and restoring maritime traffic. Iranian officials describe the resumption of shipping as an early test of compliance and a tangible sign of progress under the agreement. Tehran has linke

At the G7 in Evian-les-Bains, the US and Iran have agreed an initial memorandum that pledges Iran will not develop or buy a nuclear weapon and ends the US naval blockade, reopening the Strait of Hormuz. G7 leaders welcomed the move amid strained alliances and disruption caused by the war, as Donald Trump declared a breakthrough. Al Jazeera’s James Bays reports from Evian-les-Bains, France. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Fi

Formed in 1975, the G7 brings together seven major economies; Russia’s 1997 entry made the G8 until its 2014 exclusion after annexing Crimea. Leaders meet annually and often invite partners, with recent agendas including the Strait of Hormuz, the war in Ukraine, and outreach to partners like Kenya. Al Jazeera’s Perry Wilton explains. 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 Che

Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting leaders and delegation heads from all 11 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states in Kazan, marking 35 years of Russia–ASEAN relations. The bloc represents a combined population of over 680 million people and a GDP exceeding $4 trillion, making it one of the world's largest economic groupings. Russia has been increasingly reorienting its economy towards fast-growing Asian markets, with energy, trade, digital technologies and AI amo

A young woman in Gaza used AI to create a film about how war separates couples. Despite frequent power and internet outages, AI training is helping young people share their stories with the world and build new sources of income. Paul Hawkins has the story.

Ten years after the Brexit vote and five years since it took effect, the EU has adapted to British absence — filling UK seats, absorbing relocated industries and reshaping alliances. Frankfurt gained 15,000 financial jobs from London, while German MEP David McAllister warned that losing the UK meant losing one of the bloc's three largest economies and a key security partner. Rejoining would require the UK to meet strict criteria, potentially including adopting the euro. Al Jazeera's Dominic Kan

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

Wildfires are scorching southern Europe, including Spain, France, Italy and Greece. Thousands of people have been forced from their homes. Al Jazeera’s Imogen Kimber reports. 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/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEM

The planned opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor has become another flashpoint in the growing trade dispute between the United States and Canada. The $4.5bn crossing, built to strengthen one of the world’s biggest trading relationships, has been delayed by US President Donald Trump. The bridge was designed to ease pressure on the century-old Ambassador Bridge, which handles a major share of North American land trade. Canadian officials and business leaders