World Ocean Day: How much plastic is in our oceans? On World Ocean Day, Al Jazeera visualises what 10 million tonnes of plastic released into the ocean annually looks like. Al Jazeera · Jun 8, 2023
China’s backlash against Little Mermaid exposes Hollywood bind Disney’s latest live-action feature is facing racially charged blowback from Chinese state media and social media users. Al Jazeera · Jun 8, 2023
Forest recognition for Papua tribe raises hopes for climate Indigenous peoples are increasingly recognised as the most effective custodians of the world’s remaining forests. Al Jazeera · Jun 8, 2023
The ‘complex’ legacy of US professional wrestling’s Iron Sheik Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, who died on Wednesday, both perpetuated and transcended stereotypes in his role as wrestler. Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2023
In Japan, embarrassed employees pay agencies to quit for them Companies like Exit handle resignations on behalf of Japanese employees who are too nervous to confront their boss. Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2023
Canada’s record wildfires should be ‘wake-up call’, experts warn Images of orange, hazy skies across Canada and parts of US fuel calls to tackle climate crisis making wildfires worse. Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2023
Nova Kakhovka dam blast: Is Russia trying to freeze the war? Russia could have blown up the dam in an effort to stall Ukraine’s counteroffensive, experts say. Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2023
Opposition retain majority in Kuwait vote; just one woman elected The new parliament is unlikely to shift the country past its political stalemate. Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2023
US elections 2024: Who is Republican challenger Mike Pence? As Trump’s vice president, Pence offered evangelical ‘balance’ to White House but broke ranks to certify 2020 election. Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2023
Tear gas, water cannon fired on protesting Sri Lankan students Hundreds of students march in Colombo to demand release of activists arrested during last year’s anti-gov’t protests. Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2023
Adoption of anti-Semitism definition curbs free speech: Report EU nations called out for adopting definition that conflates anti-Semitism with criticism of Israel. Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2023
Greeks welcome continuity in Erdogan’s re-election in Turkey Erdogan’s rhetoric may be unfriendly towards Greece, but his predecessors were outright dangerous, many Greeks say. Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2023
Ukraine says Nova Kakhovka dam blast will not stop military plans Ukrainian president calls the destruction of the Kakhovka dam an act of ‘mass environmental destruction’ by Russia. Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2023
Indonesian stadium disaster families continue fight for justice A father who lost his two daughters says he is ‘1 billion percent dissatisfied’ with investigation and legal process. Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2023
Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2023 Q&A: Canada’s anti-Islamophobia representative vows to fight hate In interview with Al Jazeera, Amira Elghawaby stresses need to combat Islamophobia as Muslims face ‘anxiety and fear’.
Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2023 Hundreds of Palestinians bury toddler killed by Israeli forces Mohammed al-Tamimi was the youngest of the 27 Palestinian children killed in Gaza and the West Bank this year.
Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2023 Beirut’s Sursock Museum reopens three years after port blast The palatial modern art museum was badly damaged in the explosion that rocked the Lebanese capital.
Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2023 ‘Dead zone’: How the Ukraine war moved inside Russia The western Russian region of Belgorod that borders Ukraine has been shelled and attacked by drones hundreds of times.
The Week · Jun 6, 2023 The resurgence of ‘ticking timebomb’ tuberculosis Tuberculosis is set to overtake Covid-19 as the world’s most deadly infectious disease, with medical experts warning its resurgence represents a “ticking timebomb” healthcare emergency.
Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2023 What does Erdogan’s re-election mean for Turkey-Gulf relations? Economic and defence deals, along with the Turkish president’s personal ties with regional leaders, to boost relations.
Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2023 Uighur siblings in India jail since 2013 face deportation threat Three brothers who fled China’s persecution in Xinjiang and landed in Kashmir now fear New Delhi may send them back.
Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2023 Old is gold: Can ageing spark a surprise economic boom? Health, tech and saved wealth could turn an ageing workforce from an economic challenge into an advantage, say experts.
Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2023 US, UK push against child abuse online alarms Asia dissidents Rights groups are concerned that bid to weaken encrypted communications could harm dissenters in authoritarian regimes.
Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2023 Living the ‘Chinese Dream’: Beijing’s new world order As Beijing boosts its diplomatic clout, analysts say it wants to “remould” and even supplant existing institutions.
Al Jazeera · Jun 5, 2023 US report on Abu Akleh killing must be made public, senator urges Chris Van Hollen says though US did not conduct independent investigation, gov’t report provides ‘important insights’.