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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.

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: Israel vows Gaza ‘offensive policy’ despite caretaker status

Israel has pledged to continue its 'offensive policy' on Gaza as fighting in Yemen grips the region.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Can being ‘non-Western’ cost you your home in Denmark?

Denmark’s Supreme Court is set to rule on whether families can be forced from their homes under a law.

Deadly car bomb blast kills two near Syria’s capital

At least two people, a man and a girl, have been killed in a car bomb blast in Jaramana, near Syria's capital Damascus.

More than 100,000 rally across France in new Yellow Vest protests

Protesters chanted against declining affordability, the Macron government, police violence and poor school conditions.

Tens of thousands march in latest Portugal housing protests

These were the biggest protests against rising housing costs in Portugal since the social movement began weeks ago.

Pope Leo urges end to violence in Peru during visit to remote Andes town

In Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, the pope told people not to respond to injustice with brutality.

US blames outdated technology for nationwide flight disruption

US blames system upgrade for longest nationwide FAA ground stop since 9/11

Sean Duffy, the country's transportation secretary, said his agency is 'going to hold people accountable'.

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.

Rising costs and arrests fuel protests in Central African Republic

Hundreds take to the streets of Bangui to protest rising fuel prices and arrests in the Central African Republic.

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.

US suggested Ukraine cede parts of Donbas to Russia to become part of NATO

Zelenskyy rejected the possibility of Ukraine committing to neutrality and said he refused to cede territory to Russia.

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.

Portugal vs Denmark LIVE: UEFA Nations League

Follow updates from the Group A4 clash, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game.

Italy fines Meta $880m over photo privacy

Regulator said Meta's 'lack of cooperation' and the large number of people affected contributed to size of the fine.

Myanmar airstrike kills 12 at displacement camp in Rakhine state

A Myanmar military airstrike on a displacement camp in Rakhine state killed 12 people.

EU calls for immediate humanitarian access to Gaza

The EU said that “Israel must enable the work of the UN and its agencies" after the group was blocked access into Gaza.

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.

Jerusalem Daily: Israeli forces occupy Palestinian-American’s home

Israeli forces occupied a Palestinian-American’s home in the occupied West Bank for 17 days.

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.