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Pope Leo speaks of community 'suffering' on visit to remote Andes town

Santa Cruz de Succhabamba is part of the Diocese of Chiclayo, where the pope served as bishop from 2015 to 2023.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Trump’s Oil Grab in Venezuela Is Testing the Country’s National Identity

Long-held beliefs in Venezuela about sovereign control over oil are fraying as the U.S. lays claim to the country’s oil reserves.

'We'll get home one day' - US travellers impacted by nationwide ground stop

Passengers throughout the country were impacted over what the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) describes as “safety and communication issues”.

Even Grand Theft Auto's original creators haven't been able to play GTA 6

The next title in the series is expected to be the biggest video game release ever.

Jojo the gorilla has spent his life alone. Can he finally find a companion?

Jojo was poached as an infant and grew up in captivity. His keepers want to find him a friend - but it's not straightforward.

After a summer win, India's Gen Z protesters face a winter of uncertainty

A new wave of youth dissent swept India this summer, fuelled by frustration and irreverent online satire.

Amazon’s new Kindle Colorsoft is a premium e-reader with a premium price

The latest model is lighter and thinner than its predecessor and features an edge-to-edge display. But if you already own the first-generation Colorsoft, there’s little reason to upgrade.

Europe Agrees on a Team to Represent It in Talks With Russia

After coveting a seat in the Ukraine war discussions, Europe is poised to get one. The continent wants to fill it with a six-member team.

Chiclayo, Pope Leo’s Other Home, Comes Out In Force to Welcome Father Robert

Leo XIV returned to the city in Peru where he served as bishop for eight years, drawing large crowds who remembered him before he was pope.

African Miss Universe Contestants Struggle to Get U.S. Visas

A crackdown on entry by some citizens of African countries by the U.S. immigration officials means that some contestants might not get visas in time to attend the pageant in Puerto Rico this month.

Courts, spies and MPs: How the Microsoft outage has been felt around the world

From city governments in the US to spy agencies in Australia, the Microsoft outage is being felt around the world.

Paul Barril, French ‘Supergendarme’ Turned Mercenary, Has Died

After years in elite police units, he drew scrutiny from human rights groups for selling arms and providing other services to unsavory governments. He was 80.

Caught Between Killers: Ebola on One Side, Islamic State on the Other

The new epicenter of Congo’s fast-spreading outbreak is a region scarred by rebel violence. Responders are struggling to help it.

Watch: Divers explore US ship sunk off Florida coast to create new reef

The ship was intentionally sunk off the coast of Florida in order to create the world's largest artificial ocean reef.

Howard Lutnick Took Softer Line on Nvidia as Calls for Tougher Controls Grew

Critics say Howard Lutnick, the commerce secretary, and his department have shielded Nvidia as concerns have grown over A.I. chip sales to firms like Megaspeed.

Jensen Huang didn’t show confidence in his successor, report says

Huang described Kress as a "deer in the headlights" during a meeting in summer.

How a sex scandal at Nvidia is putting pressure on the White House

Jensen Huang's personal life may have triggered the crisis, but the questions now reach into the White House itself.

Border Crossings Have Plummeted. Stephen Miller Isn’t Satisfied.

Mexico has cooperated to significantly slow the flow of migrants. The new White House chief of staff insists it is not enough.

Heat pumps: How much heat does your home really need?

Knowing how much heat your home loses is important before installing a new heating system.

In Moscow, Witkoff and Kushner Ask Putin to Include Europe in Peace Talks

In Dublin, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said Europeans would join the next round of talks. Russia has not confirmed that.

Tourists Brave a Muddy Jungle Trek to See a Famed World War II Wreck

Seven Chinese tourists, a dozen villagers and a couple of journalists forded streams and bushwhacked to the downed plane of Isoroku Yamamoto, the Japanese admiral. Machetes proved handy.

The End of Russia’s Bravest Newspaper

For more than 30 years, the paper covered an increasingly repressive state under Vladimir Putin.

In China’s Spy Operations, Romance Can Be a Long Game

Jensen Huang’s affair with a woman U.S. officials say is a Chinese spy has drawn attention to the role of intimate relationships in espionage.

Court in UK Decriminalizes Same-Sex Relations in Trinidad and Tobago

The ruling, which could affect similar laws in other British Commonwealth countries, has spotlighted a legal system still intertwined with a former colonial power.

A Key Paris Agreement Goal Is Dead. What Now?

Leaders at COP31 are confronting a new reality as global warming enters the “unsafe zone.”

Israel’s Arrest of Journalist Abed Abu Shehadeh Raises Concerns

Abed Abu Shehadeh, a Palestinian citizen of Israel, was detained without being charged with a crime, raising concerns that the domestic security service is overstepping its authority.

Workers in Spain Stage a General Strike for the First Time in 14 Years

Workers in a wide range of industries walked off the job to protest rising rents and stagnant wages, which have become central issues in the campaign.

She Is Rewriting Mexico’s Ballads, One Woman’s Story at a Time

Grammy-nominated songwriter Vivir Quintana is known throughout Latin America for giving voice to women who fought back against domestic violence.

Alexander Darchiev, Russia’s Ambassador to the U.S., Dies at 66

The death of Alexander Darchiev was announced by Russia’s foreign ministry. He was appointed to his post in Washington in 2025, as relations between the Kremlin and the White House warmed.

U.S. Efforts to Tighten Blockade of Iran Rely on Reluctant Neighbors

Washington wants to intensify its economic pressure campaign on Iran by closing its land borders. Neighboring states, fearing economic fallout, are pushing back.

Kenya Starts Countdown to End of Ebola Outbreak

The milestone is further evidence that African countries have mostly succeeded in preventing community transmission and isolating the small number of cases that have come in from Congo.

Seeking to Broaden Ukraine Talks, U.S. Urges Russia to Include Europe

As a round of negotiations ended in Abu Dhabi, President Trump’s envoys said they would go to Moscow as the Kremlin demands discussions on European security structures.