Far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir makes inflammatory Al-Aqsa visit
Israel’s security minister toured a courtyard of Al-Aqsa Mosque in a provocative move that could threaten ceasefire talks. Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir speaking at the Al-Aqsa mosque…
US actor Bob Newhart dies aged 94 following ‘series of short illnesses’
US comedian and actor Bob Newhart has died at the age of 94 “after a series of short illnesses”, his publicist Jerry Digney announced in a statement to the PA…
Paris Olympics 2024: Event facts – surfing, breaking, mascots, Eiffel Tower
Paris 2024 begins on July 26. Al Jazeera takes a look at some interesting facts surrounding the Olympics. The Eiffel Tower will have special significance during the Paris Olympic Games…
Couple who died in Blackpool house fire named by police
A couple who died in a house fire, leaving their two young children orphaned, have been named by police. Josh Pearson, 28, and Danielle Bamber, 24, both perished in the…
Tiger Woods begged to retire after ’embarrassing’ Open Championship first round score
Golf fans are begging Tiger Woods to walk away from the sport after carding an eight-over-par 79 on the opening round of The Open. The 48-year-old entered 2024 with initial…
Rahim Mohamed: Trump’s big, diverse tent a true haven from wokeness run amok
The 2024 Republican National Convention (RNC) comes to a close on Thursday, with Donald Trump expected to accept the party’s nomination for president just after 9 PM ET.Heading into its…
John Ivison: Folksy J.D. Vance sends a stern warning to Canada
J.D. Vance’s speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee was as comforting and familiar as chicken soup for many Canadians. Donald Trump’s new running mate touched on many of…
‘Frasier’ sets Season 2 premiere date on Paramount+
The Frasier revival will launch its second season on Sept. 19, Paramount+ has announced. Two episodes premiere that day on the streaming platform, followed by weekly instalments on Thursdays. Kelsey…
‘We’re seeing higher vacancy rates’: Health workers union says Manitoba needs to do more
The union representing Manitoba health-care employees says the province needs to pick up the pace and deliver on its election promises. The Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union (MGEU) released…
Zelensky meets UK arms industry to secure support for Ukraine
The UK defence industry has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ukraine after a meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky in London. Representatives of the industry, alongside Defence Secretary John Healey and Business…