Funeral of Zambian ex-president in doubt as national mourning cancelled
President Hichilema says Zambia cannot mourn indefinitely as a row with his predecessor’s family escalates. BBC News
Chris Brown pleads not guilty to assault charge
The US singer is on £5m bail after being charged over an alleged assault in a nightclub in 2023. BBC News
No basketball training in US for Senegal after team’s visas rejected
Players will train in Dakar instead “in a sovereign and conducive setting”, says the prime minister. BBC News
US police use tear gas on protesters at immigration facility
Police in the US city of Portland used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse protesters outside an ICE building. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video…
Israel, Iran show no signs of backing down as conflict enters its second week
Israel and Iran’s air war entered a second week on Friday and European officials sought to draw Tehran back to the negotiating table after U.S. President Donald Trump said any…
Taiwan detects dozens of Chinese aircraft near island after UK ship patrol
Taipei says an estimated 15 Chinese aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Friday. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Bill Gates reveals ‘next phase of Alzheimer’s fight’ as he shares dad’s personal battle
Bill Gates is speaking out about his personal experience with Alzheimer’s — and his hope for progress in fighting the disease. In an essay published this week on his blog…
Trump’s unpredictable Middle East moves actually follow a brilliant master plan
President Donald Trump came back into office promising no new wars. So far, he’s kept that promise. But he’s also left much of Washington — and many of America’s allies…
Meghan Markle’s new As Ever product launch is driven by desire for ‘fame and fortune’: experts
Meghan Markle is restocking her sold-out As Ever products on Friday, and several royal experts believe it’s all part of her plan to be recognized as a royal entrepreneur with…
‘He killed a king’: Halifax man’s sister speaks out after months-long silenceMitchell Bailey
The sister of Tyler Keizer, who was fatally shot in 2016, is speaking out after months of keeping quiet due to a publication ban.
New Purdue opioid crisis settlement builds ‘momentum’ for Canada: B.C. AGSean Boynton
A U.S. settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family came days after a B.C.-led lawsuit against McKinsey for its alleged role in Canada’s opioid crisis was certified.
Girl dies in food poisoning outbreak in northern France
Eight children have been admitted to hospital as officials scramble to find the root of the outbreak. BBC News
Woman charged with murder in missing Rolex case
A 69-year-old woman is due before Highbury Magistrates’ Court to face the murder charge. BBC News
How could assisted dying laws change?
Separate bills to let terminally ill people end their life are being considered at Westminster and in Scotland. BBC News
Botafogo upset UCL champs PSG at FIFA Club World Cup
Igor Jesus’ 36th minute goal was enough for Botafago to defeat the Europeans champions PSG at the Rose Bowl in LA. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and…
Teen who killed Ava White named for first time
Harry Gilbertson, who is now 18, was just 14 when he stabbed the 12-year-old in Liverpool in 2021. BBC News
Iran, European officials to hold first meeting since Israel conflict began
Iran, UK, Germany, France and EU foreign ministers to meet in bid to avoid further escalation between Israel and Iran. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video…
A simple visual guide to Iran and its people
With a population of 92 million, Iran is the 17-th largest country in the world by population and land area. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video…