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Iraq PM sacks nine officials over oil smuggling in pro-Iran stronghold

Dismissals follow probe that uncovered illegal oil refineries and smuggling in a region run by Kataib Hezbollah.

Netanyahu sends plea to Eisenkot for unity government

Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a public plea to opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form a unity government.

Thailand’s elderly kept in cages

A nursing home in Thailand, has been accused of keeping dozens of senior residents, in metal cages.

SpaceX’s Starship nails a smooth return with historic catch

SpaceX Starship made a triumphant return to Earth, caught midair by giant mechanical ‘chopsticks’.

Israeli air strike kills senior Hamas commander in Gaza

Hamas confirms the death of Rafah brigade commander Samir Abu Younis in an attack on Khan Younis on Saturday.

Hundreds of men march in Switzerland to protest violence against women

Organisers say men must speak out, as Swiss study finds half of men aged 18 to 24 hold restrictive view of masculinity.

SpaceX’s Starship captured by launchpad arms in dramatic first

SpaceX officials say catch by mechanical arms shows Starship's full reusability, crucial for rapid, low-cost recycling.

Where was Nvidia’s security team?

Nvidia’s security chief quietly left in August, and now that CEO Jensen Huang has stepped down over his relationships, including one with an executive at a company suspected of funneling chips to China, a former intelligence officer says it’s the kind of leak that runs everyday conversations, which most corporate security teams are poorly equipped to catch.

My mother told me I would die if I sought treatment for Ebola - I am proof you can survive

Fear and misinformation surrounds the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo - Dr Kamwanga's mother was not immune.

Judo champion shakes up French presidential race with surprise candidacy

Teddy Riner is one of the most popular figures in modern-day France, and one in five voters say they could support him.

Iran war live: Saudi-led coalition strikes down 3 drones

Saudi-led coalition says it shot down three Houthi drones in as many hours; Iran says it targeted US base in Bahrain.

Portugal immortalises Ronaldo with a new number 7

Portugal’s national team has lined up in Cristiano Ronaldo's number 7 in its first match since he retired from the side.

Iraq PM targets powerful militia stronghold in $30m oil smuggling probe

Iraq’s PM has dismissed nine senior security officials over an alleged oil smuggling network worth up to $30m monthly.

How telecoms upgrade work sparked US flight chaos

US officials say the disruption was caused by old equipment overloading and not a cyber-attack.

Netanyahu says only a unity government can guarantee Israel’s security

Eisenkot, in charge of forming a government, dismisses the appeal as ‘tricks’ as talks and a Knesset speaker vote loom.

Explosion near Syria’s capital kills father and child

Syria’s Internal Security Forces have launched an investigation into a suspected bomb attack in a suburb of Damascus.

US has floated Ukraine ceding Donbas for Nato membership, Zelensky says

The US has not confirmed the Ukrainian president's comments - a US official told the BBC "many ideas continue to be discussed".

Palestinian stories set for major presence at 2027 Oscars

Al Jazeera spoke to the director and cast of Who Is Still Alive, Switzerland’s Oscar entry for Best International Film.

'Can you believe it?': SpaceX catches part of its Starship rocket on return to Earth

SpaceX has performed the historic catch using mechanical arms nicknamed "chopsticks".

Ronaldo-less Portugal thrashed 4-1 by Denmark in the Nations League

Rasmus Hojlund stars with brace as Denmark close in on a spot in the Nations League quarterfinals.

Elon Musk, other tech execs sign petition calling on Nvidia to reinstate Jensen Huang

The petition had attracted more than 115,000 signatures as of Saturday afternoon.

US flights resume after ageing technology blamed for outage

US flights resume after ageing technology blamed for outage

US envoy Kushner says he aims to broker Europe-Russia talks on Ukraine

Europe's direct engagement with Moscow as part of Ukraine-Russia peace talks is edging closer to becoming a reality.

India’s Assam state demolishes homes of 132 Muslim families

Authorities in India’s Assam have demolished the homes of 132 Muslim families.

Tesla opens Cybercab pre-orders ‘for personal use,’ with geo restrictions and a $299 monthly fee

Even Elon Musk said the monthly fee is "too high."

‘Get Focused on London’: How Iran’s Agents Attacked European Targets

A wave of assaults in Britain and elsewhere in the spring sowed fear across Europe. Prosecutors shed new light on how Iran took aim at U.S. allies.

Watch: Cruise ship overturns after collision with tanker in New Orleans

Around 130 people were rescued from a cruise ship after it was struck by a tanker while docked in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday.

Copper wire upgrade caused nationwide flight suspension, US transport secretary says

The US government is trying to find out whether the chaos was caused by "incompetence" or faulty equipment.

How Does a 74-Year-Old in Argentina Escape House Arrest on the Fifth Floor?

It involved a heating pad, animal fat and a bomb scare. The police are still looking for an Italian man facing extradition on 1970s-era terrorism charges.

A ‘Generational Clash’ Is Fueling Europe’s Protests

As retirees live longer, governments need to spend more on pensions. That makes it harder to fund other services, spurring protests like those in France.

Italy fines Meta €805m over accessing users' photos

The social media giant is accused of not informing 20 million users it had access to their photos.

Philippines wins first Eurovision Song Contest Asia

Front-runner Carmelle emerges victorious with her women's empowerment anthem Sobra-Sobra.

Sotheby's auction of $180m Van Gogh challenged over claims it was 'sold under duress'

Sotheby's says it will work with the heirs of a family who had previously owned the artwork to try and reach a solution.

Got an iPhone Duo? These 9 settings make it easier to use

From Touch ID shortcuts to smarter volume buttons and camera tricks, these tweaks make Apple's foldable iPhone easier to use every day.

Transportation secretary blames ‘routine’ equipment upgrade for grounding flights nationwide

FAA administrator Bryan Bedford also said there's "zero evidence of anything AI-related."

The AI graveyard: a running list of projects and startups that didn’t make it

From Apple's repeatedly delayed Siri AI to OpenAI's messy "super app" launch, here's a look at the AI projects that shut down or missed expectations.

South Sudan’s National Election, Its First, Will Be Delayed

Analysts had warned that the vote, originally set for December, faced a legitimacy crisis. South Sudan has not held a national election since gaining independence in 2011.

Asian governments react to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s exit

Some governments moved to confirm chip supply commitments, while others are monitoring the impact on local projects or addressing ongoing investigations.

Here’s the latest.

Trump, Putin and Xi plan historic joint meeting in China next week, White House says

Trump will discuss the "reduction of nuclear weapons" during the unprecedented talks, a spokeswoman says.

Why Aid Isn’t Reaching Ebola’s Epicenter

The Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has a new epicenter, one largely isolated from aid by an armed group that has killed and kidnapped aid workers. Declan Walsh, our chief Africa correspondent, reports from a town where health workers are struggling to contain the outbreak.

Nigeria cautions against travel via Ethiopia's main airport due to altitude

The foreign ministry in Abuja says 6 Nigerians with underlying health problems have died this year while transiting through Addis Ababa.

Meet the Fans Who Traveled to Bangkok for Eurovision Asia

Some were Asia-based Europeans chasing nostalgia. Others were Americans eager to experience their first edition of the song contest.

Asian love ballads test Eurovision’s winning song formula.

While pulsating electro-pop tends to win in Europe, the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest in Asia will mostly feature torch songs accompanied by traditional instruments.

Ukraine’s Starshield Access Is Being Restricted Again, Zelensky Says

President Volodymyr Zelensky said the system, which Ukraine uses to guide drones, was being throttled over Russian-occupied territory. SpaceX, its developer, has denied the claim.

Microsoft’s Global Outage and Fixes: What We Know

Disruptions to the company’s email, messaging and other products lasted about 36 hours, hampering companies and services around the world.

In Canada, Watching the N.H.L. Has Become Expensive and Cumbersome

Games behind paywalls and exorbitant costs forcing a drop in attendance — even to watch Connor McDavid in Edmonton — have only compounded the loss of a Saturday night ritual.

Hungarian authorities uncover $20m during probe of Orbán-era minister

Prime Minister Péter Magyar promised a sweeping anti-corruption drive after ousting Orbán in April.