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UN warns South Sudan at risk of ‘full-scale famine’ as fighting intensifies
Politics2026-04-18

UN warns South Sudan at risk of ‘full-scale famine’ as fighting intensifies

UN aid chief Tom Fletcher says hunger is tightening its grip amid rising humanitarian needs and intensifying fighting.

By Al Jazeera

Why Marie-Louise Eta’s appointment should be the norm, not the exception
Politics2026-04-18

Why Marie-Louise Eta’s appointment should be the norm, not the exception

As the German coach makes history, experts believe her appointment should not be an exception in men’s football.

By Al Jazeera

World Cup 2026: FIFA chief Infantino defends pricing and tickets in US
Politics2026-04-18

World Cup 2026: FIFA chief Infantino defends pricing and tickets in US

Gianni Infantino responds to criticism for pricing of 2026 edition highlighting 'very special' US market as factor.

By Al Jazeera

Displaced family reunited with grandfather in Lebanon’s Tyre
Politics2026-04-18

Displaced family reunited with grandfather in Lebanon’s Tyre

A grandfather was reunited with his son and grandchildren in Tyre, southern Lebanon.

By Al Jazeera

Will the ceasefire in Lebanon hold?
Politics2026-04-18

Will the ceasefire in Lebanon hold?

Lebanon and Israel are holding first direct talks in decades.

By Al Jazeera

Starmer rejects calls to quit as pressure mounts over Mandelson vetting
Politics2026-04-18

Starmer rejects calls to quit as pressure mounts over Mandelson vetting

Top Foreign Office official takes fall for fiasco and resigns; Starmer promises to deliver 'relevant facts' on Monday.

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Lebanon president says country is no longer a pawn amid Israel ceasefire
Politics2026-04-18

Lebanon president says country is no longer a pawn amid Israel ceasefire

President Joseph Aoun promised to work to preserve Lebanon's sovereignty and freedom.

By Al Jazeera

Iran rejects Trump claim on deal to surrender nuclear material stockpiles
Politics2026-04-18

Iran rejects Trump claim on deal to surrender nuclear material stockpiles

Iran has rejected suggestions by Donald Trump that it has agreed to hand over its stockpile of enriched uranium.

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Trump seeks ‘resolution’ of his $10bn lawsuit against IRS, spurring concern
Politics2026-04-18

Trump seeks ‘resolution’ of his $10bn lawsuit against IRS, spurring concern

Critics warn that Trump could arrange his own settlement by negotiating with a US Justice Department under his control.

By Al Jazeera

US judge blocks Justice Department bid to seize voter data in Rhode Island
Politics2026-04-18

US judge blocks Justice Department bid to seize voter data in Rhode Island

Ruling is latest loss for Trump administration, which has sought access to state voter data ahead of the US midterms.

By Al Jazeera

Pressure mounts on Peru’s election authorities amid presidential race delay
Politics2026-04-18

Pressure mounts on Peru’s election authorities amid presidential race delay

The vote count continues to determine who will join conservative Keiko Fujimori in Peru's presidential run-off in June.

By Al Jazeera

Iran war live: Tehran says Trump made ‘false’ claims, amid peace talks
Politics2026-04-18

Iran war live: Tehran says Trump made ‘false’ claims, amid peace talks

Tens of thousands of people forcibly displaced by Israeli attacks on Lebanon use first day of ceasefire to return home.

By Al Jazeera

UN aid chief warns of possible ‘full-scale famine’ in South Sudan
Politics2026-04-18

UN aid chief warns of possible ‘full-scale famine’ in South Sudan

UN aid chief Tom Fletcher says that South Sudan is at risk of slipping into 'full-scale famine and collapse’.

By Al Jazeera

Trump thanks Gulf states for their ‘tremendous’ support
Politics2026-04-18

Trump thanks Gulf states for their ‘tremendous’ support

‘This will be a great and brilliant day for the world’ Donald Trump said as Iran fully opens the Strait of Hormuz.

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Lebanese man removes Israeli flag from castle in southern Lebanon
Politics2026-04-18

Lebanese man removes Israeli flag from castle in southern Lebanon

A Lebanese man who returned to southern Lebanon removes the Israeli flag from Beaufort Castle (Qalaat al-Shaqif).

By Al Jazeera

US House votes to extend temporary protections for Haitians in Trump rebuke
Politics2026-04-17

US House votes to extend temporary protections for Haitians in Trump rebuke

Ten Republicans join Democrats to extend Temporary Protected Status for nearly 350,000 Haitians in the United States.

By Al Jazeera

Netflix cofounder Hastings to step down after it lost Warner Bros deal
Politics2026-04-17

Netflix cofounder Hastings to step down after it lost Warner Bros deal

The company's stock plunged about 8 percent on the news of Hastings's departure.

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US State Department restricts visas for those who ‘support adversaries’
Politics2026-04-17

US State Department restricts visas for those who ‘support adversaries’

Trump administration says it has taken action against 26 people 'across our hemisphere' who allegedly undermined US.

By Al Jazeera

Displaced Lebanese wary as ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah begins
Politics2026-04-17

Displaced Lebanese wary as ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah begins

Tensions linger as evacuees await clarity on the ceasefire’s terms before risking a return to war-torn villages.

By Al Jazeera

Israel and Lebanon’s 10-day ceasefire goes into effect
Politics2026-04-17

Israel and Lebanon’s 10-day ceasefire goes into effect

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has gone into effect. It began at midnight local time (21:00 GMT).

By Al Jazeera

US panel approves Trump’s design for massive arch in Washington, DC
Politics2026-04-17

US panel approves Trump’s design for massive arch in Washington, DC

The proposed 76-metre arch would tower over other iconic landmarks in Washington, DC, and has attracted scrutiny.

By Al Jazeera

People in Beirut wary of trusting Israel will uphold Lebanon ceasefire
Politics2026-04-17

People in Beirut wary of trusting Israel will uphold Lebanon ceasefire

Lebanon’s residents say they are wary of trusting that Israel will abide by the ceasefire agreement announced by Trump.

By Al Jazeera

Iran war live: Ceasefire starts in Lebanon as Trump says Tehran deal close
Politics2026-04-17

Iran war live: Ceasefire starts in Lebanon as Trump says Tehran deal close

Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon reached 2,196 on Thursday as 10-day ceasefire announced.

By Al Jazeera

Celebrations on the road as people begin returning to southern Lebanon
Politics2026-04-17

Celebrations on the road as people begin returning to southern Lebanon

People celebrate on the roads in southern Lebanon as they drive to their homes after the ceasefire announcement.

By Al Jazeera

‘Trump forced Israel into a ceasefire’ with Lebanon
Politics2026-04-17

‘Trump forced Israel into a ceasefire’ with Lebanon

Abed Abou Shhadeh, a political commentator in Israel, says the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is ‘problematic'.

By Al Jazeera