EXPLAINER Belarus presidential election: Who’s taking on Lukashenko, does it matter? President Alexander Lukashenko will be running to secure a seventh term, hoping to extend his 30-year rule over Belarus. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko attends an informal meeting of CIS heads of state in Leningrad, Russia, on December 25, 2024 [Gavriil Grigorov/Sputnik via Reuters] By Al…
News At least 12 peacekeepers killed in eastern DR Congo fighting Nine South African and three Malawian peacekeeping soldiers have been killed by M23 rebels, authorities say. Members of MONUSCO ride on a pickup truck as they secure the evacuation of non-essential UN staff in Goma, North Kivu province [Arlette Bashizi/Reuters] Published On 25 Jan…
Israel and Hamas completed their second swap, exchanging 200 Palestinian prisoners for four female Israeli soldiers.
US Senate confirms Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary Noem takes charge of a sprawling agency that deals with a host of crucial issues like immigration and customs. Kristi Noem testifies during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, January 17, 2025 [Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters] Published On 25…
US President Donald Trump ramps up diplomatic pressure to end the war.
Who: Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Zverev What: Australian Open men’s singles final Where: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia When: Sunday, January 26 at 7:30pm (08:30 GMT) Follow Al Jazeera’s live build-up before our text and photo stream of the match. Defending champion Jannik Sinner will look to seal back-to-back Australian Open titles and deny second…
News Yemen’s Houthi rebels release 153 prisoners of war The identities of the prisoners were not disclosed. Houthi fighters walk next to detained people on the day of their release in Sanaa, Yemen [Khaled Abdullah/Reuters] Published On 25 Jan 202525 Jan 2025 The Houthis in Yemen have unilaterally released 153 prisoners of war to the…
Video from near Gaza’s Netzarim Corridor showed crowds ducking and running for cover amid Israeli gunfire.
When the symbols of Ukrainian resistance fade War fervour has subsided in Ukraine, but not the desire to live and the drive to carry on against all odds. Artem Chekh Ukrainian writer and soldier Published On 25 Jan 202525 Jan 2025 Serviceman of 24th Mechanised Brigade rest after firing a howitzer, near the town of…
“True crime” is one of the most consumed genres from podcasts to television series. When depicting real crimes and real victims, questions have been raised about the ethics of this type of content. We examine the psychology behind its popularity and tackle some concerns held by people close to the stories. Presenter: Anelise Borges Guests: Amanda…