Australia’s proposed ‘opt out’ law targets Big Tech algorithms
Social media platforms face scrutiny over addictive algorithms; new law aims to give Australians greater feed control.
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US-Israeli war on Iran will push 30 million back into poverty, UN warns
Disruption to fuel and fertiliser supplies due to the Strait of Hormuz closure will hit crop yields, UNDP chief warns.
Families fleeing Israeli attacks take refuge in Lebanon’s mountains
Over one million people displaced across Lebanon as Israel escalates military campaign with air raids, ground invasion.
Nine months after 12-day war, US, Israel seek to topple Iran’s leaders
US, Israel launch attacks on Iran in a move that risks destabilising the Middle East.
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Foreign influence & Somalia’s fight for unity
On Centre Stage, Al Jazeera’s Mohamed Hassan speaks with Ali Omar, Somalia’s minister of state for foreign affairs.
Published On 19 Jan 2026
What’s changed in Sudan after the Rapid Support Forces’ control of Heglig?
RSF’s control of the Heglig oilfield means government has lost the most important oil facility in the country.
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After shock Israeli attack on their city, Doha’s residents voice unease
Our correspondent takes in the mood in the Qatari capital after an Israeli attack on a Hamas meeting this week.
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At least 56 killed after torrential rains trigger flash floods in Kashmir
Torrential rain struck Chisoti, a town in Kishtwar district in Indian-administered Kashmir, on Thursday morning.
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Reliving History: How the Srebrenica genocide unfolded 30 years ago todayThis article will be opened in a new browser window
Follow our coverage throughout the day as we relive the chaos, and heartbreak of one of Europe’s darkest chapters.
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What can be learned from the latest conflict between India and Pakistan?
A tense ceasefire holds days after the most intense hostilities in decades.
Published On 11 May 2025
AfD sues over ‘extremist’ classification; Germany rejects US criticism
‘We have learnt from our history that rightwing extremism needs to be stopped,’ Germany’s foreign ministry says.
