Cristiano Ronaldo inspired Portugal in a hard-fought 2–1 win over Croatia, scoring a penalty before being substituted. Gonçalo Ramos sealed the victory, sending Portugal into the Round of 16 after a dramatic offside VAR decision. Al Jazeera’s Ian Wood 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:/

US President Donald Trump wanted to mark America's 250th birthday with a renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall. The makeover, including a new coat of "American Flag blue", cost taxpayers $16 million. But,the water is covered in green algae. The blue paint is already peeling. Trump blames vandals. His critics suspect corruption. Water specialists point to mother nature. #usa #trump #america #dwnews For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social med

The trial of two ethnic Uighur men accused of the 2015 Erawan Shrine bombing in Bangkok concludes on Thursday. The attack killed 20 people and wounded more than 100 – the deadliest in Thai history. Eleven years later, little is known about the network behind it. Victims say investigators never interviewed them. Human Rights Watch says questions remain over who ordered and carried out the attack. Thai police have refused to comment. Both suspects allege torture. There is no memorial at the shrine

NASA has unveiled a three-phase plan to build a permanent lunar base by 2032, awarding hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts to private companies including Blue Origin. The base, planned for the moon's south pole and powered by nuclear and solar energy, is part of a $20bn programme first announced in March. Robotic landers, lunar rovers and hopping drones are expected to begin exploratory missions before the end of the year. The announcement comes as NASA races to land Americans on the mo

A court in Turkiye has ordered the removal of the leader of the country's largest opposition party, the People's Party. Thousands gathered outside the party's headquarters in support of the ousted leader. Al Jazeera’s Sinem Koseoglu reports from that rally in Ankara. 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 Instagr

Israeli airstrikes hit central Gaza, injuring civilians in an area sheltering displaced families. Residents report a surge in drone attacks, raising fears and disrupting daily life despite the ceasefire. 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 Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/alj

A fast-moving wildfire is burning out of control near Buckeye, as crews race to contain the growing blaze. The Hazen Fire has already scorched nearly 22 square kilometers of land in Arizona, spreading rapidly through dense vegetation along a riverbed. Officials say the fire remains 0% contained, with firefighters working around the clock to slow its advance. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.

A series of earthquakes has compounded Venezuela’s long-running economic crisis, leaving communities struggling to cope with damaged infrastructure and limited resources. Recovery efforts are being hampered by years of financial hardship, while emergency services face mounting pressure to assist affected residents. Chile has dispatched search and rescue teams to support efforts to locate survivors and assist local authorities. Al Jazeera’s Latin America Editor Lucia Newman reports from Santi

Search and rescue teams are continuing efforts to find survivors following Venezuela's devastating earthquakes, with volunteers and international crews working around the clock in the hardest-hit areas. In La Guaira state, local volunteers led the initial rescue operations before specialist teams from Türkiye arrived to assist. Emergency workers believe at least one person may still be alive beneath the rubble of a collapsed building, but reaching survivors remains extremely difficult. Familie

May 15 marks the anniversary of the Nakba or 'catastrophe', referring to the 1948 mass displacement of Palestinians during the creation of the state of Israel. For many Palestinians, a future of peace depends on Israel acknowledging this past. Mohammad Al-Kassim reports from Tel Aviv.

South Africa’s top court has backed a bid by the main opposition party to revive impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over the so-called farm scandal. Ramaphosa is accused of concealing millions of dollars in cash inside a sofa at his private farm and covering up the subsequent theft. Thuso Khumalo reports from Johannesburg, South Africa.

The Philippine Senate has convened as an impeachment court to hear allegations against Vice President Sara Duterte, including misuse of public funds and threatening President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Protesters say they fear Duterte’s allies will not allow a fair trial. A conviction would bar her from running for president in 2028. Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Lo reports from Manila, Philippines. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebo

As the UN Security Council opens its annual discussion on children in armed conflicts, the UN has warned Palestinian children in Gaza face catastrophic harm under ongoing Israeli attacks. Ashraf Shannon reports from Gaza.

Israeli air strikes have hit multiple sites across the Gaza Strip, including a workshop on Al Sina'a Street struck twice in one day, killing at least seven Palestinians. Among the dead is an eight-year-old girl shot by Israeli forces at a tent encampment in the Al Maghazi refugee camp. Residents describe fleeing repeated strikes with nowhere safe to go, as Gaza's collapsed civil defence and medical systems leave fires unextinguished and the wounded without adequate care. More than 1,000 Pales

Israel is intensifying strikes across southern Lebanon, despite a ceasefire. An attack in the town of Abba killed two people and injured five others. Israel also issued new forced displacement orders for nine towns and villages across the south. Earlier, the army targeted two emergency response centres in Bint Jbeil, killing two parademics. Al Jazeera’s Rory Challands has the latest from Beirut. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish F

Twenty-three Palestinian men were released under the 2025 Israel-Hamas prisoner swap. They were expected to be deported to Egypt, but were instead dropped into Gaza, shifting their confinement from a prison cell to a blockaded territory. Abdalwahab Hamad reports.

The International Energy Agency says Europe could face jet fuel shortages if disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue. Travel operators fear it could have a major impact as Europe heads into the busy holiday season. The European Union is taking steps to minimise disruptions, but officials say higher flight costs are inevitable. William Denselow reports from Brussels.

The World Health Organization has declared an international emergency. Much is still unknown about the latest Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. Officials say 88 people have died, with hundreds more suspected cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Doctors Without Borders says it is preparing a large-scale response. Dozens of people have died in a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ituri province, with cases likely spreading weeks before the official announcement. The

Russia's influence in Africa is growing and the battle for hearts and minds is increasingly being fought through faith. The Russian Orthodox Church says more than 200 African parishes have pledged allegiance to Moscow since 2022. For some worshippers, it's about shared values. For others, it's another sign of the Kremlin's expanding footprint across the continent. Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports from Yaounde, Cameroon. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: ht

Al Jazeera correspondent Audrey Macalpine reports from Kyiv on the US granting Ukraine a license to produce Patriot interceptor missiles, a major outcome from the NATO summit in Ankara. The agreement is designed to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses as Russian missile attacks continue. The report also examines Ukraine’s expanding drone campaign against Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, targeting key parts of Russia’s energy infrastructure. Kyiv says the operations demonstrat