China doping controversy casts a shadow over Olympic swimming
Within 72 hours of the start of the Paris Olympics, star Chinese swimmer Zhang Yufei had already climbed the champions’ podium twice. The former gold medalist won two bronzes as…
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Maduro warns he’ll call for a ‘new revolution’ if forced by ‘North American imperialism’
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro warned Wednesday that he will not hesitate to call on the population for a “new revolution” if forced by what he calls “North American imperialism and…
Al Jazeera journalists killed in reported Israeli airstrike in Gaza, network says
Two Al Jazeera correspondents were killed in a reported Israeli airstrike in Al-Shati refugee camp, northern Gaza, on Wednesday, according to the news network, sparking condemnation from advocacy groups and…
Killing of Hamas leader leaves Gaza ceasefire hopes dangling by a thread
The assassination of the political leader of Hamas has plunged the Middle East into fresh crisis and dented already slim hopes of an end to the war between Israel and…
Russia launches one of war’s biggest drone attacks on Ukraine
Russia has launched one of the largest drone attacks on Ukraine since the war began, mainly targeting overnight the region in and around the capital Kyiv, according to the Ukrainian…
Iran has no good options after two deadly strikes on senior allies
One of the few things working in Iran’s favor after the humiliating news that Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in the Iranian capital overnight is that the regime…
How rock icon Jimi Hendrix inspired one of Africa’s greatest guitarists
Award-winning jazz guitarist Louis Mhlanga has always let music take center stage. Growing up during the 1960s music revolution, Mhlanga remembers his mother playing Ella Fitzgerald and Mahalia Jackson records.…
What we know about the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh
The assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in the Iranian capital Tehran has rocked the Middle East – threatening to further destabilize the region and jeopardize ceasefire negotiations between Israel…
Who was Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas political leader killed in Tehran?
Ismail Haniyeh has been part of Hamas for decades, in recent years running the militant group’s political operations from exile, and emerging as one of its most visible leaders during…
Violent scenes as far-right protesters crash vigil for three girls killed in Southport knife attack
Far-right protesters violently clashed with British police on Tuesday near a mosque in the northwest English town of Southport, a day after three young girls were stabbed to death in…