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Costa Rica inaugurates right-wing president Laura Fernandez
Fri, 08 May 2026 21:33:31 +0000
Costa Rica inaugurated right-wing president Laura Fernandez on Friday as supporters gathered in the national stadium.
Laura Fernandez sworn in as Costa Ricaâs new president
Fri, 08 May 2026 20:12:50 +0000
Fernandez enters office with her right-wing party holding an absolute majority in the legislature.
Venice Biennale: The Art of the Unseen
Fri, 08 May 2026 19:56:15 +0000
At this yearâs Venice Biennale, the story isnât just about whatâs on displayâbut whatâs missing.
Could Labour and Conservative party dominance in UK politics be ending?
Fri, 08 May 2026 19:21:35 +0000
Britain's prime minister is under pressure to quit after huge losses in local elections.
Al Jazeera reporter witnesses Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Fri, 08 May 2026 19:20:23 +0000
Israel has increased its attacks across southern Lebanon. Al Jazeeraâs Obaida Hitto reports from Tyre.
Protests in the Canary Islands as virus-stricken ship heads for port
Fri, 08 May 2026 18:56:11 +0000
Protesters in Tenerife are voicing opposition to the imminent arrival of a cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak
Libyaâs largest oil refinery halts operations during fighting
Fri, 08 May 2026 18:47:02 +0000
Zawiya refinery shut down in 'precautionary measure' as emergency declared following explosions and gunfire nearby.
Four convicted in US related to killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moise
Fri, 08 May 2026 18:22:31 +0000
Prosecutors charge Florida served as central hub in 2021 assassination of Moise, which set off ongoing political crisis.
Trump announces three-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war
Fri, 08 May 2026 18:15:46 +0000
Truce will also include swap of 1,000 prisoners of war from each country, US president says.
ASEAN leaders adopt measures to ease economic pain caused by Iran war
Fri, 08 May 2026 18:07:49 +0000
The bloc currently imports more than half of its crude oil from the Middle East.
Olympic water polo resignations cite lack of respect, belittling behaviour
Fri, 08 May 2026 17:29:22 +0000
Olympic and European holders in mass resignation, saying Serbia chief has shown a lack of respect for their efforts.
How and when can Arsenal or Man City win the Premier League?
Fri, 08 May 2026 17:27:25 +0000
Manchester City face Brentford on Saturday, while Arsenal travel to West Ham on Sunday in red-hot Premier League race.
More than a dozen reported killed in Israeli attacks on south Lebanon
Fri, 08 May 2026 17:18:33 +0000
Israeli air raids on southern Lebanon escalate ahead of new round of talks expected next week in Washington, DC.
Justice for Shireen: The American investigation
Fri, 08 May 2026 16:36:08 +0000
Four years after Shireen Abu Aklehâs killing, her family is still seeking US-backed accountability.
Real Madrid fine Valverde and Tchouameni for dressing-room fight
Fri, 08 May 2026 16:19:46 +0000
Real do not impose sporting sanctions saying 500,000 euro fines concludes the 'internal procedures' against the pair.
South Koreans gear up to roar on football team from rival North
Fri, 08 May 2026 15:55:02 +0000
Naegohyang Women's FC will play the Suwon FC Women on May 20 in the Asian Champions League in a six-year first.
FIFPRO in âlandmarkâ win as European body admits football calendar failings
Fri, 08 May 2026 15:48:01 +0000
Players' union challenges French state's failure to protect professional footballers from risks to health and safety.
âLeader of the packâ: Reform UK makes election gains, humiliating Labour
Fri, 08 May 2026 15:35:20 +0000
Keir Starmer's Labour has suffered a humiliating defeat as the hard right makes sweeping gains.
Rubio says Iranian boats firing at Americans will be âblown upâ
Fri, 08 May 2026 15:33:12 +0000
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the US militaryâs actions in the Strait of Hormuz.
South Africaâs top court revives impeachment inquiry against president
Fri, 08 May 2026 15:19:39 +0000
The scandal centres on a large sum of foreign currency stolen from President Cyril Ramaphosaâs farmhouse in 2020.
âMake up their own mindsâ: Pentagon releases first tranche of UFO files
Fri, 08 May 2026 15:18:18 +0000
US President Trump ordered the release in February amid renewed public interest; critics claim distraction.
Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democratsâ redistricting plan in US
Fri, 08 May 2026 15:08:07 +0000
Virginia's top court blocks redistricting plan, handing Republicans a key win before crucial midterm elections.
âIn the days of old, the world was safeâ: West Bank familyâs enduring unity
Fri, 08 May 2026 14:44:18 +0000
Resistant and resilient, the Masallam family fight to stay on their land in Palestine's occupied West Bank.
Botswanaâs former President Festus Mogae dies aged 86
Fri, 08 May 2026 14:25:01 +0000
The former leader won praise for good governance and the fight against HIV/AIDS in the southern African nation.
Kenya cancer cluster sparks âenvironmental genocideâ claims over oil waste
Fri, 08 May 2026 14:11:49 +0000
Rising cancer cases are linked to toxic waste left behind during oil exploration in the 1980s.