How Donald Trump launched a new push to amass US government data in 2025
A ‘great leap forward’ But Schwartz told Al Jazeera that the trend towards government data consolidation has continued in the decades since, under both Democratic leaders and Republicans. “Surveillance is…
This is how the GHF weaponised food aid in Gaza
Thousands of Palestinians were killed or injured at or near food distribution sites in Gaza this year.
German thieves steal up to $105m in ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ heist: What we know
EXPLAINER German thieves steal up to $105m in ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ heist: What we know While the robbers remain at large, customers are furious about the Christmas break robbery. Police and…
Bitter recriminations between Russia, Ukraine as war eclipses peace push
Bitter recriminations between Russia, Ukraine as war eclipses peace push Kremlin says alleged drone attack on presidential residence – called a fabrication by Kyiv – will affect peace talks. Video…
South Korea announces end to controversial bear bile farming
South Korea has announced it’s ending bear bile farming over animal cruelty concerns.
Iran warns of ‘severe’ response in wake of Trump’s new strikes threat
Iran warns of ‘severe’ response in wake of Trump’s new strikes threat US president says he would back attacks if Tehran rebuilds nuclear or missile programmes. Iranian officials say the…
Have Russian claims of Ukraine attack on Putin home ended hopes for peace?
EXPLAINER Have Russian claims of Ukraine attack on Putin home ended hopes for peace? Ukrainian President Zelenskyy denies that Kyiv attacked the Novgorod residence of Russian President Putin. Russia alleges…
Trump threatens Hamas while praising Israel on Gaza ceasefire
Trump says Israel has complied with the Gaza ceasefire as he urges Netanyahu to move to phase two.
Protests, strikes after Iran’s economic situation rapidly deteriorates
Protests, strikes after Iran’s economic situation rapidly deteriorates Iranians are further squeezed every day amid a tanking economy, an energy crisis, water bankruptcy and lethal pollution. Current and pre-revolution Iranian…
2025: Trump’s year of ’emergency’, ‘invasion’ and ‘narcoterrorism’
2025: Trump’s year of ’emergency’, ‘invasion’ and ‘narcoterrorism’ The US president claims widespread and varied emergencies to justify executive authority in the first year of his second term. President Donald…