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Tuesday, 26 May 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 21:25 CST
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Iranian fishermen struggle to survive amid Hormuz blockade

The livelihoods of Iranian fishermen have taken a hit amid the US blockade on Iran’s ports in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Scotland fans book 20 school buses for games at ‘inaccessible’ US World Cup

As ticket prices soar to record levels, fans come to terms with overall cost of following their teams at World Cup.

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European countries and EU summon Russian envoys over threats on Kyiv

EU spokesperson Anitta Hipper says Russia’s threat to diplomats and foreign citizens is an 'unacceptable escalation'.

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Tehran labels US attacks ‘gross violation’, says it is prepared to respond

The US says it struck boats and missile sites in Iran, shortly after both sides had indicated progress in peace talks.

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Israel is no longer ‘shooting and crying’

A settler society rewarded for its violence has stopped pretending to mourn it.

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Hajj pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat under scorching desert sun

Temperatures near 44°C test worshippers’ endurance as the annual pilgrimage unfolds under the shadow of war.

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‘Leave Kyiv’: Why Russia’s latest Ukraine threat is a major escalation

Russia and Ukraine have been at war since February 2022 and have not yet agreed on a peace deal.

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Iran’s president praises military after US strikes

President Masoud Pezeshkian praised Iran’s military capabilities after the US carried out ‘self-defence’ strikes on Iran

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India, US strike critical minerals deal: What’s in it, why does it matter?

Agreement is latest US has signed as it seeks to diversify its rare earths supply chain.

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Twitch to politics: Hasan Piker on Gaza and the US right-wing

Twitch streamer Hasan Piker tackles politics, Gaza, and culture for nearly 3M viewers.

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US Supreme court rejects NFL attempt to move racism case to arbitration

The league, plus New York Giants, Denver Broncos and Houston Texans, to move case to proceedings controlled by the NFL.

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Do we owe the world children?

Is having children a choice or responsibility?

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French Open: Sabalenka storms past Bouzas Maneiro, Gauff also cruises

Aryna Sabalenka powered into the French Open second round, defying her world number 50 opponent and searing Paris heat.

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Norway World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches, squad list

Led by superstar forward Erling Haaland, Norway impressed in qualifying to reach their first World Cup since 1998.

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Al Jazeera speaks to Hajj pilgrims about their journey to Mecca

Pilgrims gather on the Day of Arafah, the spiritual peak of Hajj, retracing the Prophet Muhammad’s final sermon.

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