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France braces for ‘high drama’ run-offs as Le Pen’s far right eyes power

With the far right seemingly headed for victory, voters on the left and in the centre feel on edge.

Al Jazeera · Jul 6, 2024

Gen Z, social media helping fuel spiritual tourism in India

Spiritual tourism is seeing a boom in India thanks to the wide reach of social media and better transport connectivity.

Al Jazeera · Jul 6, 2024

The long and ‘joyous’ road to revive Nepal’s ancient taboo scripts

A formerly banned Indigenous calligraphy is now being practised ‘joyfully’ in corners of Kathmandu and beyond.

Al Jazeera · Jul 6, 2024

Where Biden’s potential Democratic replacements stand on the Gaza war

As the US president faces calls to drop out, Al Jazeera looks at what other possible candidates have said about Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2024

UEFA Euro 2024 finals stage reopens east-west football divide in Germany

Of the 10 host cities staging UEFA Euro 2024, only one is in the former East Germany. Can the playing field be levelled?

Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2024

Russia poses as peacemaker, stepping up attacks on Ukraine’s east

Meanwhile, Ukraine rebuffs Hungary’s ceasefire plan as an independent media outlet analyses Russian war-related deaths.

Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2024

Hezbollah fires 200 rockets into Israel after commander killed

Massive barrage launched in response to killing of group’s senior commander as fears of full-blown war reverberate.

Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2024

‘I’m in hell’: How rising heat is amplifying India’s social divides

As intensifying temperatures make work more dangerous, many families ask how they will survive the ‘unbearable’ weather.

Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2024

What does Israel want in Gaza?

A ‘defeat’ of Hamas seems out of reach, while analysts say recently a announced ‘Phase Three looks more like occupation.

Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2024

Can French centrist parties keep far right out in second round of voting?

Far-right National Rally’s hopes of absolute majority may be dashed by tactical manoeuvring, but threat still looms.

Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2024