‘This isn’t supposed to happen’: giant-slaying Fleetwood revels in fairytale win↗
Fishing town in disbelief the morning after their footballing minnows beat mighty Arsenal on penalties On a wet and windy night on the north-west coast of England, a League Two side sensationally knocked the Premier League champions out of…
Watch: At the scene of Spain's deadly train crash↗
People have been killed after a Spanish high-speed train collided with another train south of the capital Madrid, making this the country's worst disaster since 2013.
Tory Brexit was ‘harder’ than promised in EU referendum, says Andy Burnham↗
Prime minister warns cabinet not to express opinions about future relationship with Brussels before review of options Andy Burnham has warned ministers not to express their opinions about how the government should approach Brexit, as he…
Bank of Canada raises interest rates for the first time in three years↗
The central bank increased the key rate by a quarter point as soaring energy prices pushed up inflation.
Read at Al Jazeera ↗Headline and extract © Al Jazeera — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. Guardian and ITN have ‘duty to public and sources’ to publish sexual allegations against well-known figure, court hears↗
Individual known in court as PPT is seeking a permanent injunction, with lawyers citing his risk of suicide Two news organisations have a duty to the public and their sources to publish allegations of exploitative sexual behaviour by a…
What we know as Flávio Bolsonaro lands in US after Brazil election loss↗
The BBC's Ione Wells unpacks Bolsonaro's journey to Miami after losing Brazil's presidential election and facing a passport surrender order.
One year on, families seek justice after election violence↗
One year after Tanzania's deadly post-election violence, families are still seeking answers. A government inquiry recorded 518 deaths. DW research has documented apparent use of excessive force by security forces.
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The comment comes as UK and Netherlands pledge extra military support for Kyiv.
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Questions were raised before Toledo crash over rail safety in a country where train travel has surged by 40% Deadly Spanish rail collision – latest updates Spain’s high-speed rail network, the most extensive in Europe and the second…
Israeli soldier visiting UK faces war crimes complaint↗
New UK war crimes complaint against an Israeli soldier highlights a global legal campaign to end systemic impunity.
Read at Al Jazeera ↗Headline and extract © Al Jazeera — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. In Serbia, a new type of democracy is taking hold, and Europe is watching closely↗
A movement that began in outrage has delivered remarkable election upset, showing that change is possible and prompting questions over what comes next • Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up here In April of last year,…
US Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib condemns anti-Muslim election rhetoric↗
US Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib condemns anti-Muslim election rhetoric
Read at Al Jazeera ↗Headline and extract © Al Jazeera — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. Israel's election result is messy - here's why↗
Despite having the highest voter turnout in nearly three decades, Israel's elections have had no clear winner. What does this mean for the country, asks the BBC's Yolande Knell.
What is the controversy between Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe and China?↗
The French superstar's comments about Mao Zedong have drawn the ire of China, a lucrative market for sports teams.
Read at Al Jazeera ↗Headline and extract © Al Jazeera — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. Woman woke up to see stranger invited into bedroom by husband, court hears↗
Jury at Winchester crown court sees video evidence by Joanne Young, 49, in trial of four men accused of sexual assault A woman who was allegedly sexually assaulted by men invited into their family home by her ex-husband described how she…
Father grieving 6 children wants Pastor Mackenzie ‘locked away for life’↗
All of Stephen Mwiti Joseph’s children are presumed dead after his wife abducted them to follow a self-declared pastor.
Read at Al Jazeera ↗Headline and extract © Al Jazeera — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. Israel election: what we know so far↗
With nearly all votes counted, Netanyahu’s coalition government has lost its majority, but main opponents also fail to gain outright majority; marked gains by Palestinian parties Israel election – live updates Full report: Coalition talks…
Bolsonaro turns up in Florida after vanishing from public view↗
Flavio Bolsonaro, Brazil’s defeated presidential candidate, landed in Florida after fleeing the country with his family.
Read at Al Jazeera ↗Headline and extract © Al Jazeera — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. OBR slashes UK growth forecast for 2027 despite Healey’s budget measures↗
Outlook for living standards also downgraded as part of impact of Middle East conflict on economy Healey offers £100 payment to households to help navigate ‘global economic storms’ Budget 2026: key points at a glance Budget 2026 live –…
Are GCC countries looking for a regional security pact with Iran?↗
Observers say diverging views are unlikely to turn current diplomatic efforts into a lasting infrastructure.
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Arno Yafunga Botay fled DR Congo with his family in 2017 and will compete at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics as a member of the Refugee Olympic Team.
Boxer Serrano to hang up gloves in Puerto Rico farewell on January 9↗
Amanda Serrano will defend her unified WBO and WBA featherweight world boxing titles against Australia's Skye Falzon.
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Daily Mail reporters and their families fled homes after far-right activist targeted them over coverage The far-right activist Tommy Robinson has been found guilty of harassing two journalists to the point where it caused them fear of…
Shadman Islam’s 99 leads Bangladesh to 213-3 vs West Indies in first Test↗
Bad light prevents Shadman Islam from completing century against West Indies in opener of first cricket Test in Mirpur.
Read at Al Jazeera ↗Headline and extract © Al Jazeera — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. Egypt fines prominent editor Lina Attalah and shuts independent news outlet Mada Masr↗
Warnings of escalating clampdown on press freedom come after Cairo court convicts Attalah of managing an unlicensed website Lina Attalah, a prominent Egyptian journalist and the editor-in-chief of the news outlet Mada Masr, has been…
Flavio Bolsonaro lands in Miami after losing Brazil’s presidential election↗
Bolsonaro and his family fled to the US amid a Brazilian Supreme Court order to surrender his passports.
Read at Al Jazeera ↗Headline and extract © Al Jazeera — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. How could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios↗
With 85% of votes counted, all signs point to an impasse. The most likely outcome may be new elections.
Why Arab parties may not be the ‘kingmakers’ in this Israeli election↗
Exit poll projections show that if Eisenkot’s bloc teamed up with Arab parties, they could potentially unseat Bibi.
Read at Al Jazeera ↗Headline and extract © Al Jazeera — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. The Guardian — AfricaInternationalNesrine Malik, Micha Frazer-Carroll, Dipo Faloyin and Morgan Ofori5 days ago Two years on from our first newsletter … how has the Long Wave evolved?↗
From AI aunties to long diaspora Uber phone calls, here is a selection of our favourite editions to celebrate our second anniversary Don’t get The Long Wave delivered to your inbox? Sign up here The Long Wave is two! And over the past…
Espionage threats blur lines between security and dissent in Iran↗
Iran is using the threat of spy networks to detain and execute political opponents, analysts say.
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