The week in pictures: Spain protests, Pope Leo's Peru 'homecoming' and Rocky fans in Philly
FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most striking images, from angry protests over a housing crisis that has dominated Spain's election campaign, to Leo XIV's visit to his adopted homeland Peru and "Rocky" fans ma
French Cyril Gane retains MMA heavyweaight title agianst Josh Hokit
Ciryl Gane remains the world's MMA heavyweight champion. Overnight, the French athlete beat Josh Hokit in the main event of UFC 334 at Madison Square Garden in New York. The 5-round fight was rough, as Shirli Sitbon exp
Indebted Hong Kong developer New World offers shares at 81% discount in US$3.2b cash call
New World Development will issue 11 new shares for every existing share at an 81.5 per cent discount, exposing shareholders who do not participate to theoretical dilution of 75.3 per cent, as the indebted Hong Kong prope
Bahrain says air defences destroyed several Iranian drones attacking US base
Bahrain issued two alerts of potential threats on Sunday, its first such warnings since September. The second Iranian drone attack in three days, ending a long lull in strikes during the Middle East war. Diplomatic effor
Three commercial vessels struck by drones near Romania's black sea, PM says
Romania's Prime Minister called the attack on the three vessels Saturday 'unacceptable' and a 'violation of international law'. A day prior, a separate cargo-bound vessel was also struck. No injuries were reported.
Germany vs Netherlands: Nations League – preview, team news, predictions
Germany will likely need to win on Monday to reach the quarterfinals unless Serbia beat Greece away from home.
France's presidential race heats up
In approximately six months time, French voters will head to the polls for the first round of the presidential election. Due to term limits, current president Emmanuel Macron is barred from running again. But that hasn't
Gaza families bury bodies of loved ones trapped for years under rubble
The remains of 69 Palestinians have been recovered in northern Gaza, allowing families to bury them.
Explosive attack targets investigative journalist’s home in Panama
An investigative journalist’s home in Panama was attacked in a suspected bombing.
Iran targets US military base in Bahrain with drone attack
It marks the second attack on the country in three days and comes as the US and Iran remain locked in a stand-off over the Strait of Hormuz.
Record immigration day in El Hierro as 1,488 arrive in Canary Islands
12 cayucos carrying 1,235 people reached El Hierro on Saturday, and two more boats reached Gran Canaria and Tenerife. The Canaries saw 1,488 arrivals in a day and over 2,300 in two days; President Clavijo said they are o
South Korea's top scorer in tax accountancy exam admits cheating
Han Won-seok, 34, confessed to using a hidden camera and AI to get a near-perfect mark on the significant test.
Starshield restrictions help Russia’s energy attacks on Ukraine: Zelenskyy
Starlink has recently denied restricting internet speeds, but Elon Musk suggested the US military could be behind it.
Ukrainian drones strike Russia's petrochemical capital in overnight assault
Russian officials confirmed Sunday that the central industrial city of Nizhnekamsk had endured "prolonged" Ukrainian airstrikes overnight, damaging a residential building and sparking a fire at a major petrochemical comp
Al Jazeera English celebrates 20 years on air
For 20 years, Al Jazeera English has brought untold stories to the world, giving a voice to the voiceless.
Al Jazeera English marks 20 years: Stories that shaped the journey
Here are some of the crucial events Al Jazeera English has covered over the past two decades.
Senior Hamas commander who helped oversee Oct. 7 attack killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
Hamas said on Sunday that a senior commander who helped plan and oversee the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel had been killed in an Israeli airstrike, with the Israeli military confirming his death.
Presidential polls open in Cape Verde with first female candidate
Incumbent Jose Maria Neves is favoured to win a second term in office in a country known for its stability in a politically volatile region.
Romania slams ‘unacceptable’ drone strikes on Black Sea ships
Three commercial vessels were hit near Romania’s coast, prompting fighter jet deployments and fresh calls for NATO support to strengthen Black Sea security.
Iran launches strikes on Bahrain as Tehran says it attacked US military base
President Donald Trump has said in recent days that he might hold off from attacking Iran if the US faces no new provocations from Tehran
Bladder cancer is rising in young women. Here are signs to look out for
Bladder cancer is the seventh most common cancer in America and one of the hardest to beat
Chinese J-10C fighter spotted carrying modified Russian-origin heavy-strike missile
New state media footage has surfaced showing for the first time what appears to be a Chinese-modified variant of the Russian-origin Kh-29T air-to-surface missile mounted on a J-10C fighter jet. State broadcaster CCTV’s s
Kayla Harrison defeats Amanda Nunes to retain UFC bantamweight belt
Harrison won by a fourth-round submission against MMA legend Nunes, who made a comeback after a three-year absence.
Aid agencies struggle to help more than 50,000 Ethiopian refugees in Kenya
Aid agencies are struggling to provide food, medical care and shelter to more than 50,000 Ethiopian refugees in Kenya.
Chinese electric passenger plane completes first crewed flight
The plane, a CE-25A, took off and landed in Binzhou, Shandong Province, and reportedly flew for around 60 kilometres.
Bahrain accuses Iran of attacking its territory to ‘settle’ score with US
Tehran says its air attacks on countries cooperating with the US are justified under international law.
A disastrous Iran war? The US is now a mover and shaker of oil markets
Many see the US war on Iran as a colossal geopolitical bungle, failing to secure its larger strategic objectives. Yet it has allowed the blundering Trump administration to move into an immensely powerful position – one i
Hong Kong police investigate theft of HK$810,000 in cash, gold jewellery from flat
A public housing resident in Hong Kong has lost more than HK$800,000 (US$101,960) worth of cash and gold jewellery that disappeared from her flat in Ngau Tau Kok, prompting a police investigation. Police said the 41-year
Australia crush New Zealand to win fourth Women’s Rugby League World Cup
Australia dominated the first half and capitalised on the Kiwi Ferns’ errors to win 34-10 and clinch the trophy.
Megaspeed says Alice Huang left firm in August 2025
Megaspeed is suspected of helping Chinese firms get around U.S. export controls by buying Nvidia chips and routing them to China.
The Philippines and Australia strengthen joint military deterrence at ASEAN summit
Southeast Asian leaders opened their annual summit in the Philippine capital Manila on Sunday. During three days, world leaders are expected to focus on trade, energy and conflict – including the war in Iran. Donald Trum
Iran targets US military radar in Bahrain in ‘retaliatory’ drone strikes
Iran’s IRGC says six drones were launched at a US radar installation at an air base in Bahrain.
Will Ukraine make territorial concessions for NATO membership?
The United States suggested Ukraine make territorial concessions in exchange for a NATO membership, according to Volodymyr Zelensky. The Ukrainian president also claims that Russia has rejected an energy truce. This week
Jordan sentences 3 men to death over deadly church attack
A Jordanian court on Sunday sentenced three men to death by hanging over a deadly church shooting, as the kingdom’s Christmas celebrations were cancelled in solidarity with the victims’ families. Gunmen killed nine peopl
Air travel issues persist in the US after nationwide ground stop
After almost five hours of grounded flights in the US, flights have resumed. However, passengers are still waiting and wading through tough logistics to get to their destinations after massive delays and cancelled flight
Samurai Japan beats South Korea to win Asia Professional Baseball Championship
Japan has won all three editions of the tournament.
Francophone summit opens in Cambodia, overshadowed by tensions in Africa
The 20th Francophonie Summit opened on Sunday in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, overshadowed by a high-stakes leadership dispute. The International Organisation of the Francophonie is set to elect its next secretary-general on Mo
SpaceX’s Starship returns to launch pad from orbit for first time
SpaceX officials stated that Saturday’s catch proves the total reusability of Starship, which is intended for lunar and Martian travel
Illegal mining threatens French Guiana forests and indigenous communities
In French Guiana, the fight against illegal gold mining is rapidly being lost and creating an environmental and health disaster, according to the World Wildlife Fund. During an aerial survey in early August, park rangers
Siege on Hebron’s Beit Ula industrial zone threatens Palestinian economy
Israel takes measures to crush Palestinian business in the occupied West Bank.
More Nobel winners, less innovation? Chinese study reveals cost of top-tier awards
Science prizes usually put the spotlight on winners, celebrating their discoveries but paying little attention to the researchers left out. A study by scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has found that pr
Top Hamas commander killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
Hamas said on Sunday that a senior commander who helped plan and oversee the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel had been killed in an Israeli air strike, with the Israeli military confirming his death. Samir Abu Younis,
Two aircraft collide at Miami International Airport
It came as travellers across the US continued to face disruption following a nationwide ground stop that caused chaos at airports this weekend.
Israel coalition talks put Arab party leader under pressure over Hamas
Mansour Abbas faces mounting pressure from Israel’s change bloc to denounce Hamas as a prerequisite for coalition role.
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv drone strike sparks fire at Russia petrochemical plant
The Ukrainian attacks hit a defence and aviation manufacturing plant in the western Bryansk region
New U.S. F-15EX fighters arrive at Okinawa Kadena Base
Kadena is the Air Force's first overseas base to receive the fighters equipped with state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems.
Athletes rewrite the rules as Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics come to an end
Hosts Senegal thrive, and exuberant athletes defy the shadows cast over the Games by politics and history.
Unpaid for months and coerced: migrant workers still exploited in Saudi Arabia, report finds
Exclusive : Human rights organisation ALQST says employers in the Kingdom continue to exploit loopholes in regulations with impunity