Thousands gather in Germany to protest far-right AfD congress Thousands attempted to block delegates from attending meeting where Alice Weidel was chosen as the AfD’s candidate for chancellor in next month’s election. Police officers clash with protesters during a demonstration near the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party congress in Riesa, Germany, on January 11,…
Who: Real Madrid vs Barcelona What: Spanish Super Cup final Where: King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia When: 10:00pm (19:00 GMT) on Sunday Follow Al Jazeera’s live text and photo build-up and commentary stream. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said his players can avenge their thrashing earlier this season by Barcelona by winning the…
News Lebanon’s PM meets Syria’s de facto leader in Damascus Lebanon’s Mikati and Syria’s al-Sharaa discuss bilateral issues, including smuggling between the two countries and border challenges. Najib Mikati (L) shaking hands with Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus [SANA via AFP] Published On 11 Jan 202511 Jan 2025 Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati has said…
Ukraine says it captured two North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk Wounded soldiers taken to Kyiv for questioning by Ukrainian investigators in cooperation with South Korean intelligence. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the two prisoners of war were ‘communicating’ with Ukraine’s domestic intelligence agency [File: Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP Photo] Published On 11 Jan…
Syrian intelligence says it thwarted ISIL attempt to blow up Shia shrine The Sayyida Zeinab shrine in Damascus has previously been targeted by ISIL and other armed groups in Syria. Syrian Shia pray at the Sayyida Zeinab shrine in Damascus, Syria, in 2022 [File: Omar Sanadiki/AP Photo] Published On 11 Jan 202511 Jan 2025 Syrian…
As a growing number of Israeli voices openly condemn the actions of their military in Gaza, the Israeli government is taking extraordinary steps to conceal the identities of soldiers committing war crimes. Contributors: Dahlia Scheindlin – Fellow, Century International Dana Mills – Writer, +972 Magazine Maha Hussaini – Strategy director, Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor Mohamad…
Monfils becomes the oldest player to win an ATP Tour singles title At 38, Gael Monfis becomes the oldest winner of an ATP title by beating Zizou Bergs in New Zealand. Gael Monfils of France Defeated Zizou Bergs of Belgium in the men’s singles final [Phil Walter/Getty Images] Published On 11 Jan 202511 Jan 2025…
Bandits in Nigeria ambush and kill 21 government-backed fighters Convoy of pro-government fighters was returning from a funeral when they came under fire from bandits in Katsina State. Published On 11 Jan 202511 Jan 2025 At least 21 government-backed fighters have been killed in an ambush by bandits in Nigeria’s northwest Katsina State, according to…
Opinions Trump 2.0 can open the door for a greener world And Brazil’s Lula can lead the way. Gabriel Leão Gabriel Leão is a journalist based in São Paulo, Brazil. Published On 11 Jan 202511 Jan 2025 Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva holds a signed document as he stands next to Environment Minister…
Premier League Everton appoint Moyes as manager for second time Everton appoint David Moyes for the second time as US owners conduct two-day managerial overhaul of Premier League club. David Moyes returns to Everton for his second spell after nearly 12 years away [Alex Davidson/Getty Images] Published On 11 Jan 202511 Jan 2025 David Moyes…