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Israeli prosecutors have charged settler Yinon Levi with reckless manslaughter over the July 2025 death of Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen in the West Bank. The indictment, the first such case in years, also includes charges of armed trespassing and property damage, drawing reactions from rights groups and Levi's defense.
Prince Ali bin Hussein, president of the Jordan Football Association, accused FIFA of 'blackmail,' alleging that support for Gianni Infantino was tied to assistance for Jordan's federation. Days later, FIFA paid the long-overdue Arab Cup prize money, though Prince Ali said the episode reflects deeper leadership issues.
Britain's culture secretary Lisa Nandy has decided not to intervene in Paramount's proposed $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, clearing the deal alongside the UK competition watchdog. The approval comes with conditions aimed at protecting UK-based content, including Channel 5's public service role and the editorial independence of Channel 5 News. The deal still faces a legal challenge in the US.
A US Senate committee voted to hold former top health official Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment during a hearing. Fauci, who received a preemptive pardon from President Biden in 2025, faces potential referral to the Justice Department.
Two former Iranian national team footballers, Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh, were granted Australian citizenship on Wednesday after refusing to sing the national anthem and seeking asylum. They were among seven team members granted humanitarian visas, but five returned to Iran. The decision comes as Australia prepares to introduce tougher visa rules.
As the US-Iran war enters a critical phase, uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz's closure and escalating attacks on energy infrastructure raise questions about the conflict's duration. Both sides appear entrenched, with Iran leveraging its control over the strait and the US maintaining a naval blockade, while diplomatic efforts via Oman struggle to find a breakthrough.
Progressive candidates are scoring primary victories across the US, aided by a new left-wing media landscape that bypasses traditional Democratic gatekeepers. Pennsylvania's Chris Rabb and Michigan's Abdul El-Sayed both won primaries with the help of sympathetic programming, despite El-Sayed being heavily outspent.
A Russian Foreign Ministry official accused Western countries of encouraging and becoming complicit in Ukrainian drone attacks on civilians, while also addressing stalled diplomatic contacts, Armenia relations, China, and readiness for US-brokered negotiations.
The UN World Food Program reports that child wasting has reached critical levels in a third of Afghanistan's provinces, with nearly 3.7 million children projected to suffer from acute malnutrition this year. Funding shortfalls have forced the agency to scale back operations, closing 142 health centres in 2025 and leaving many children without access to nutrition treatment.
Liberia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied allegations that its diplomatic pouch was used for narcotics or that Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti authorized such an act. In a statement released Wednesday, the ministry called the claims false, baseless, and intended to undermine public confidence, while emphasizing that diplomatic pouches are governed by strict international legal standards.
FIFA has scrapped the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal, a plan estimated at $20 billion to sell commercial rights to private investors, following opposition from football confederations and a rift among senior executives. President Gianni Infantino apologized for the process, saying mistakes were made, and the CAF has endorsed the joint update from FIFA's leadership.
Ukrainian anti-corruption bodies have authorized searches linked to former ambassador Olga Stefanishina, who was dismissed in early August. Authorities suspect illegal enrichment exceeding $300,000 and have ordered bail of about $134,000, which she says she lacks.
North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile over the Sea of Japan on Thursday, prompting responses from Seoul, Tokyo, and Washington. The launch follows Pyongyang's criticism of Japan's military build-up and comes ahead of annual US-South Korea joint exercises.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is approaching 4,000 confirmed cases, with the WHO warning that it is spreading faster than containment efforts. Government figures cited by France 24 and RFI show 3,973 cases and 1,801 deaths, while an earlier health ministry count reported by Africa News put the numbers at 3,874 and 1,751. In Kinshasa, residents are taking precautions as authorities screen arrivals and respond to a suspected case aboard an intercepted river boat.
Diageo's shares jumped 10% after CEO Dave Lewis presented a $1bn savings plan, part of a broader restructuring that includes job cuts and price reductions on some brands. The company reported a 27% drop in operating profit due to one-off charges, while headcount fell more than 6% year-on-year.
The Alpine Club of Pakistan confirmed that the bodies of Nirmal Purja and four other climbers were airlifted to Skardu after an avalanche on Broad Peak. The search continues for missing climbers, including Pakistani mountaineer Sohail Sakhi and American Sarah Mallory Geis.
Iran and Oman are reportedly on the verge of an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could restore the US-Iran ceasefire and ease global energy market disruptions. Al Jazeera reports that while the US insists on unrestricted navigation without tolls, Iran has signalled it may introduce a fee system for ships.
Japan marked the 81st anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirming the country's commitment to its three non-nuclear principles. Survivors warned against recent military buildup, while reports noted debates over the principles within the government.
As Spain dealt with a mass influx of migrants into Ceuta, Morocco’s King Mohammed VI marked his 27th Throne Day. Reporting highlights Morocco’s stability and development, while other coverage examines the role of US-Morocco ties and accusations of Moroccan complicity in the border crossing.
North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Thursday, according to South Korea's military. The launch, which occurred from the Wonsan area around 5 p.m., has been labeled a provocation by Seoul's presidential office. The event comes ahead of planned U.S.-South Korea military exercises and follows a similar test in June.