ICC judges sue Trump over sanctions, call measures unlawful
Listen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleThe Trump administration imposed sanctions on several judges at the ICC last year in an unprecedented retaliation over the war tribunal's issuance of an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a past decision to open a case into alleged war crimes by US troops in Afghanistan [File: Peter Dejong/AP] and ReutersPublished On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026Three International Criminal Court judges are suing United States President Donald Trump and his administration over sanctions imposed on them last year, arguing the measures were unlawful.In the lawsuit filed in the federal court in Manhattan on Wednesday, judges Kimberly Prost of Canada, Solomy Balungi Bossa of Uganda and Reine Adelaide Sophie Alapini-Gansou of Benin said the sanctions were designed to exert extrajudicial pressure with…
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Listen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleThe Trump administration imposed sanctions on several judges at the ICC last year in an unprecedented retaliation over the war tribunal's issuance of an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a past decision to open a case into alleged war crimes by US troops in Afghanistan [File: Peter Dejong/AP] and ReutersPublished On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026Three International Criminal Court judges are suing United States President Donald Trump and his administration over sanctions imposed on them last year, arguing the measures were unlawful.In the lawsuit filed in the federal court in Manhattan on Wednesday, judges Kimberly Prost of Canada, Solomy Balungi Bossa of Uganda and Reine Adelaide Sophie Alapini-Gansou of Benin said the sanctions were designed to exert extrajudicial pressure with…
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‘We hugged each other and ran’: Venezuelans recount earthquake horror
Listen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleThousands feared dead as twin earthquakes cause devastation across VenezuelaBy Elizabeth MelimopoulosPublished On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026Scenes of panic, collapsing buildings and desperate rescues are the scenes described by Venezuelans caught in magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes that struck the country within seconds of each other.Caracas was among the hardest-hit areas on Wednesday as rescue teams searched through the rubble of collapsed buildings with thousands of people feared dead.Recommended Stories list of 2 itemslist 1 of 2Venezuela rocked by 7.5 and 7.2 earthquakes: What we knowlist 2 of 2In pictures: Venezuela hit by twin earthquakesend of listAuthorities have declared a state of emergency, suspending classes, closing the country’s main airport and urging healthcare workers to report to hospitals…
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Listen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleThousands feared dead as twin earthquakes cause devastation across VenezuelaBy Elizabeth MelimopoulosPublished On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026Scenes of panic, collapsing buildings and desperate rescues are the scenes described by Venezuelans caught in magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes that struck the country within seconds of each other.Caracas was among the hardest-hit areas on Wednesday as rescue teams searched through the rubble of collapsed buildings with thousands of people feared dead.Recommended Stories list of 2 itemslist 1 of 2Venezuela rocked by 7.5 and 7.2 earthquakes: What we knowlist 2 of 2In pictures: Venezuela hit by twin earthquakesend of listAuthorities have declared a state of emergency, suspending classes, closing the country’s main airport and urging healthcare workers to report to hospitals…
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In New York’s Astoria neighbourhood, Arab nations unite in World Cup joy
Listen (6 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleMorocco fans celebrated on the streets in New York after their team beat Haiti to secure their place in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup Fans [Daleelah Saleh/Al Jazeera]
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Listen (6 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleMorocco fans celebrated on the streets in New York after their team beat Haiti to secure their place in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup Fans [Daleelah Saleh/Al Jazeera]
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Rescuers pull survivors from rubble after Venezuela earthquakes
A major search-and-rescue effort is underway in Venezuela’s capital after two powerful earthquakes levelled buildings and left many trapped beneath the rubble. Authorities have declared a state of emergency, and initial reports say at least 32 people have been killed.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on Google
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A major search-and-rescue effort is underway in Venezuela’s capital after two powerful earthquakes levelled buildings and left many trapped beneath the rubble. Authorities have declared a state of emergency, and initial reports say at least 32 people have been killed.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on Google
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Kenya passes controversial bill two years after deadly Gen Z protests
Two years after deadly Gen Z protests forced Kenya’s government to withdraw a tax bill, lawmakers have approved another controversial package of financial measures. President William Ruto’s administration says it is needed to raise $770 million ahead of the 2027 elections. Al Jazeera’s Reem Takieddine has more.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on Google
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Two years after deadly Gen Z protests forced Kenya’s government to withdraw a tax bill, lawmakers have approved another controversial package of financial measures. President William Ruto’s administration says it is needed to raise $770 million ahead of the 2027 elections. Al Jazeera’s Reem Takieddine has more.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on Google
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Venezuela rocked by 7.5, 7.2 earthquakes: What happened and what we know
Listen (5 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleBuildings collapse in Venezuelan capital after powerful earthquakes hitBy Elizabeth Melimopoulos, AP and ReutersPublished On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026|Updated: 11 minutes agoUpdated: 11 minutes agoVenezuela has declared a state of emergency after two back-to-back earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck, killing at least 32 people.A major search and rescue operation is under way after Wednesday’s quakes caused widespread damage, especially in the capital, Caracas.Recommended Stories list of 1 itemlist 1 of 1Venezuela declares emergency as powerful quakes kill 32, injure hundredsend of listEmergency crews are searching through the rubble of collapsed buildings while authorities closed the country’s main airport in Caracas, suspended classes and mobilised health workers to respond to the disaster.The Unite…
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Listen (5 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleBuildings collapse in Venezuelan capital after powerful earthquakes hitBy Elizabeth Melimopoulos, AP and ReutersPublished On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026|Updated: 11 minutes agoUpdated: 11 minutes agoVenezuela has declared a state of emergency after two back-to-back earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck, killing at least 32 people.A major search and rescue operation is under way after Wednesday’s quakes caused widespread damage, especially in the capital, Caracas.Recommended Stories list of 1 itemlist 1 of 1Venezuela declares emergency as powerful quakes kill 32, injure hundredsend of listEmergency crews are searching through the rubble of collapsed buildings while authorities closed the country’s main airport in Caracas, suspended classes and mobilised health workers to respond to the disaster.The Unite…
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In pictures: Venezuela hit by twin earthquakes
In PicturesSaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleRescuers carry a person on a stretcher out of a collapsed building following an earthquake in Caracas. [Juan Barreto/AFP] and APPublished On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026At least 32 people have been killed and more than 700 injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, collapsing buildings, shutting the country’s main airport and sending residents fleeing into the streets, authorities say.Acting President Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency late on Wednesday after quakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 hit within a minute of each other near the coastal town of Moron, about 170km west of Caracas.
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In PicturesSaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleRescuers carry a person on a stretcher out of a collapsed building following an earthquake in Caracas. [Juan Barreto/AFP] and APPublished On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026At least 32 people have been killed and more than 700 injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, collapsing buildings, shutting the country’s main airport and sending residents fleeing into the streets, authorities say.Acting President Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency late on Wednesday after quakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 hit within a minute of each other near the coastal town of Moron, about 170km west of Caracas.
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Three sisters with combined age of 316 discuss the secrets to life
Three Brazilians with a combined age of 316 have been recognised as the world’s longest-living trio of sisters. Researchers are studying their DNA to better understand the genetic factors behind healthy aging and exceptional genetic longevity.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on Google
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Three Brazilians with a combined age of 316 have been recognised as the world’s longest-living trio of sisters. Researchers are studying their DNA to better understand the genetic factors behind healthy aging and exceptional genetic longevity.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on Google
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Trump says UK’s likely next leader Andy Burnham is ‘extremely liberal’
US President Donald Trump has made his first comment on the UK’s likely next leader describing Andy Burnham as ‘extremely liberal’. He also declared that Britain is ‘dying’ and urged greater oil drilling in the North Sea. The comments came after Keir Starmer announced plans to step down, with Burnham the only candidate to succeed him.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on Google
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US President Donald Trump has made his first comment on the UK’s likely next leader describing Andy Burnham as ‘extremely liberal’. He also declared that Britain is ‘dying’ and urged greater oil drilling in the North Sea. The comments came after Keir Starmer announced plans to step down, with Burnham the only candidate to succeed him.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on Google
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Thousands feared dead as twin earthquakes cause devastation across Venezuel
aTwo powerful earthquakes, magnitude 7.1 and 7.5, struck west of the Venezuela capital Caracas, causing widespread devastation. Interim President Rodriguez declared a state of emergency. Experts warn the death toll could be in the thousands.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on Google
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aTwo powerful earthquakes, magnitude 7.1 and 7.5, struck west of the Venezuela capital Caracas, causing widespread devastation. Interim President Rodriguez declared a state of emergency. Experts warn the death toll could be in the thousands.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on Google
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Mexico triumph 3-0 to eliminate Czechia and win all three World Cup matches
Listen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleMexico's Alvaro Fidalgo celebrates scoring his side's third goal against Czechia during a World Cup Group A football match in Mexico City, June 24, 2026 [Silvia Izquierdo/AP]
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Listen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleMexico's Alvaro Fidalgo celebrates scoring his side's third goal against Czechia during a World Cup Group A football match in Mexico City, June 24, 2026 [Silvia Izquierdo/AP]
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Iranians mark first Ashura since Khamenei’s killing in the US-Iran war
Iranians mark first Ashura since Khamenei's killing in the US-Iran warThousands gathered in Tehran on the eve of Ashura, the first since the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei. Mourners carried flags, banners and images of Khamenei as Iran prepared to commemorate one of the most significant events in the Shia calendar.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on Google
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Iranians mark first Ashura since Khamenei's killing in the US-Iran warThousands gathered in Tehran on the eve of Ashura, the first since the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei. Mourners carried flags, banners and images of Khamenei as Iran prepared to commemorate one of the most significant events in the Shia calendar.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on Google
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Migrants left to endure deadly Paris heat with little shelter or aid
Video Duration 01 minutes 15 seconds 01:15Hundreds of migrants in Paris are left exposed as a heatwave sweeps Europe. Some have taken to unsafe swimming to cope with the record-breaking temperatures.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on Google
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Video Duration 01 minutes 15 seconds 01:15Hundreds of migrants in Paris are left exposed as a heatwave sweeps Europe. Some have taken to unsafe swimming to cope with the record-breaking temperatures.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on Google
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South Africa stun South Korea to reach World Cup knockouts for the first time
Listen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleSouth Africa forward Thapelo Maseko controls the ball as he is defended by South Korea's Lee Gihyuk during the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between South Africa and South Korea at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, on June 24, 2026 [AFP]
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Listen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleSouth Africa forward Thapelo Maseko controls the ball as he is defended by South Korea's Lee Gihyuk during the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between South Africa and South Korea at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, on June 24, 2026 [AFP]
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Niger: Niger Quits ICC, Deepening Debate Over Court's Legitimacy
The government of Niger has formally withdrawn from the International Criminal Court, citing concerns over what it described as selective justice and raising fresh questions about the court's legitimacy and effectiveness. The withdrawal, announced on June 23, makes Niger the third country to leave the ICC after Burundi and the Philippines.
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The government of Niger has formally withdrawn from the International Criminal Court, citing concerns over what it described as selective justice and raising fresh questions about the court's legitimacy and effectiveness. The withdrawal, announced on June 23, makes Niger the third country to leave the ICC after Burundi and the Philippines.
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Africa: Global Leaders Say Ocean Is No Longer Optional in Climate Action
Mombasa, Kenya — As temperatures climb, scientists warn the seas are approaching a perilous tipping point. Warming oceans are changing marine ecosystems and elevating climate risks to communities across the globe, from dying coral reefs and loss of biodiversity to more severe floods and threats to food security.
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Mombasa, Kenya — As temperatures climb, scientists warn the seas are approaching a perilous tipping point. Warming oceans are changing marine ecosystems and elevating climate risks to communities across the globe, from dying coral reefs and loss of biodiversity to more severe floods and threats to food security.
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Africa: Inside the The Floating Lab Shaping Ocean Science
The first thing you notice is the size of the Dr Fridtjof Nansen. It towers over the quay as it is docked at the Port of Mombasa under the fluttering Kenyan flag. The Norwegian-owned ship also operates under the United Nations flag, reflecting its mission to support countries in advancing sustainable ocean management through scientific cooperation.
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The first thing you notice is the size of the Dr Fridtjof Nansen. It towers over the quay as it is docked at the Port of Mombasa under the fluttering Kenyan flag. The Norwegian-owned ship also operates under the United Nations flag, reflecting its mission to support countries in advancing sustainable ocean management through scientific cooperation.
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Africa: The Unsung Heroes of Ocean Conservation Are Demanding to Be Heard
Mombasa, Kenya — On a lawn overlooking the Indian Ocean, a group of women leaders from coastal Kenya sat together for a special conversation to share stories from their communities, discuss the challenges they face, and explore locally led solutions for protecting marine ecosystems while strengthening livelihoods. The discussion, titled "Women's Voices Are Key to the Future of Kenya's Ocean," featured three women whose work in fisheries, conservation and community leadership spans the coast: Raabia Hawa, founder and director of the Ulinzi Africa Foundation; Amina Komora, a fisher from the Sanye community in Lamu County; and Zulfa Hassan, the mangrove restoration leader from Pate Island.
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Mombasa, Kenya — On a lawn overlooking the Indian Ocean, a group of women leaders from coastal Kenya sat together for a special conversation to share stories from their communities, discuss the challenges they face, and explore locally led solutions for protecting marine ecosystems while strengthening livelihoods. The discussion, titled "Women's Voices Are Key to the Future of Kenya's Ocean," featured three women whose work in fisheries, conservation and community leadership spans the coast: Raabia Hawa, founder and director of the Ulinzi Africa Foundation; Amina Komora, a fisher from the Sanye community in Lamu County; and Zulfa Hassan, the mangrove restoration leader from Pate Island.
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Uganda: Museveni Reveals First Lady Janet Survived Serious Health Scare
Kampala, Uganda — President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataaha Museveni, recently survived a serious illness and is now recovering well. In a lengthy birthday message posted on his X account on Wednesday to mark Janet Museveni's 78th birthday, the President disclosed that she suffered a major health challenge on March 21, 2026, but credited God and medical professionals for saving her life.
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Kampala, Uganda — President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataaha Museveni, recently survived a serious illness and is now recovering well. In a lengthy birthday message posted on his X account on Wednesday to mark Janet Museveni's 78th birthday, the President disclosed that she suffered a major health challenge on March 21, 2026, but credited God and medical professionals for saving her life.
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Congo-Kinshasa: France Announces First Ebola Case in Doctor Returned From DR Congo
French health authorities on Wednesday announced the first confirmed case of Ebola identified on national territory - a doctor who had returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo. For the first time, a case of Ebola has been identified on French territory, in a humanitarian doctor returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where a major epidemic has broken out.
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French health authorities on Wednesday announced the first confirmed case of Ebola identified on national territory - a doctor who had returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo. For the first time, a case of Ebola has been identified on French territory, in a humanitarian doctor returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where a major epidemic has broken out.
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