Hamas agrees to a Gaza ceasefire, sources say; US and Israel reject offer

Sources say Hamas agreed to a US plan for a 60-day truce and release of 10 captives, but Washington denies the claim.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/27/hamas-agrees-to-a-gaza-ceasefire-sources-say-us-and-israel-dismiss-report?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,188

These are the key events on day 1,188 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/27/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1188?traffic_source=rss

Trump wants Netanyahu to be on same page on Iran: Top US official

Kristi Noem says the US president 'wants peace' but will not allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/26/trump-wants-netanyahu-to-be-on-same-page-on-iran-top-us-official?traffic_source=rss

Inside Project Esther’s plan to silence pro-Palestinian activism

Trump’s crackdowns on universities closely match a right-wing roadmap to crush the pro-Palestinian movement.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/the-take-2/2025/5/26/aje-onl-usa_projectesther_av_v3-260525?traffic_source=rss

US judge indicates deportations to South Sudan likely violated court order

Judge Brian Murphy indicated the Trump administration's actions to deport migrants to South Sudan 'may be contempt'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/20/us-judge-indicates-deportations-to-south-sudan-likely-violated-court-order?traffic_source=rss

Venezuela frees US citizen in latest exchange with Trump administration

President Donald Trump sent special envoy Richard Grenell to arrange Joseph St Clair's release after months in prison.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/20/venezuela-frees-us-citizen-in-latest-exchange-with-trump-administration?traffic_source=rss

Trump says US will put weapons in space as part of ‘Golden Dome’ plan

The president has expanded on his vision for overhauling the US's missile defence system with space-based interceptors.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/20/trump-says-us-will-put-weapons-in-space-as-part-of-golden-dome-plan?traffic_source=rss

Why is Donald Trump fixated on South Africa?

How did the US right become fixated on a debunked conspiracy theory of 'white genocide' in South Africa?

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/the-take-2/2025/5/20/why-is-donald-trump-fixated-on-south-africa?traffic_source=rss

Biden’s cancer diagnosis renews transparency debate, as Trump cries coverup

Former US president likely has had cancer for years, doctors say.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/20/trump-suggests-coverup-of-bidens-cancer-as-questions-swirl-over-diagnosis?traffic_source=rss

US top court allows Trump admin to revoke protected status for Venezuelans

Supreme Court lets Trump terminate Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of people from Venezuela.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/19/chk_us-top-court-allows-trumpadmintorevoke-protected-status-for-venezuelans?traffic_source=rss

El Salvador arrests prominent human rights lawyer who defends deportees

Ruth Eleonora López has defended Venezuelan immigrants deported to El Salvador by US President Trump's administration.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/19/el-salvador-arrests-prominent-human-rights-lawyer-who-defends-deportees?traffic_source=rss

Trump tries to jump start peace talks with calls to Zelenskyy, Putin

US President Donald Trump spoke with the leaders of both Ukraine and Russia in back-to-back calls.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2025/5/19/trump-tries-to-jump-start-peace-talks-with-calls-to-zelenskyy-putin?traffic_source=rss

Mexican Navy ship crashes into New York’s Brooklyn Bridge, 19 injured

New York City Mayor Eric Adams says 19 people were injured in the collision, four of them seriously.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/18/mexican-navy-ship-crashes-into-brooklyn-bridge-in-new-york-nineteen-injured?traffic_source=rss

How to achieve a lasting ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine?

A Russian drone strike hit Ukraine's Sumy region hours after first direct talks in three years.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2025/5/17/how-to-achieve-a-lasting-ceasefire-between-russia-and-ukraine?traffic_source=rss

One killed after explosion near fertility clinic in Palm Springs

Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills said the blast 'appears to be an intentional act of violence'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/17/one-killed-after-explosion-near-fertility-clinic-in-palm-springs?traffic_source=rss

‘Fight back’: Pedro Pascal urges Cannes to resist US political pressure

Actory calls on filmmakers to 'keep telling the stories, keep expressing yourself and keep fighting to be who you are'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/17/fight-back-pedro-pascal-urges-cannes-to-resist-trump-policies?traffic_source=rss

Qatar says recent Israeli Gaza attacks show lack of interest in ceasefire

Qatari prime minister adds that the UN should be allowed to resume aid distribution inside Gaza.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/14/qatar-says-recent-israeli-gaza-attacks-show-lack-of-interest-in-ceasefire?traffic_source=rss

Real Madrid keep Barcelona waiting for La Liga by beating Mallorca

Defending champions Real Madrid come from behind to beat Mallorca and keep La Liga title defence alive.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/5/14/real-madrid-keep-barcelona-waiting-for-la-liga-by-beating-mallorca?traffic_source=rss

Pezeshkian says Iran will ‘not bow’ to bullying from Trump

Iran's president says his nation will not be intimidated by threats as Trump accuses Tehran of carrying out proxy wars.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/14/pezeshkian-says-iran-will-not-bow-to-bullying-from-trump?traffic_source=rss

Trump arrives at Lusail Palace for Qatari state dinner

President Donald Trump was welcomed at Lusail Palace for a dinner hosted by Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2025/5/14/trump-arrives-at-lusail-palace-for-qatari-state-dinner?traffic_source=rss

Afrikaners landing in US with refugee status is “deeply offensive”

“Trump’s acceptance of Afrikaners as refugees into the United States is an assault across many fronts.”

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/quotable/2025/5/13/afrikaners-landing-in-us-with-refugee-status-is-deeply?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,174

These are the key events on day 1,174 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/13/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1174?traffic_source=rss

Music mogul ‘Diddy’ faces allegations of abuse during first day of US trial

Witnesses say entertainment superstar physically abused women and used his power to push them into humiliating acts.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/12/music-mogul-diddy-faces-allegations-of-abuse-during-first-day-of-us-trial?traffic_source=rss

UN urges calm as heavy fire, clashes erupt in Libya’s Tripoli

Interior Ministry urges residents to stay home and avoid movement, warning of further instability.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/12/un-urges-calm-as-heavy-fire-clashes-erupt-in-libyas-tripoli?traffic_source=rss

Pakistan’s stance against “all-out war” should be taken seriously

“These are two nuclear-armed states,so there’s a certain amount of deterrence that’s built into the diplomatic process."

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/quotable/2025/5/12/pakistans-stance-against-all-out-war-should-be-taken-seriously-2?traffic_source=rss

‘Who suffered the most?’: Fear and fatigue in Kashmir after ceasefire

The region, which faced the brunt of the India-Pakistan military escalation, limps back to life. But questions remain.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/12/we-want-permanent-solution-fear-and-fatigue-in-kashmir-after-ceasefire?traffic_source=rss

Hamas says it will release US-Israeli captive Edan Alexander

The statement did not indicate when the 21-year-old Alexander would be released.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/11/hamas-says-it-will-release-israeli-american-captive-edan-alexander?traffic_source=rss

UFC 315: Della Maddalena defeats Muhammad in welterweight title fight

Jack Della Maddalena upsets Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision to win welterweight title at UFC 315 in Montreal.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/5/11/ufc-315-della-maddalena-defeats-muhammad-in-welterweight-title-fight?traffic_source=rss

Who are the main contenders to be the next pope?

Francis-era reforms that saw a diverse group of cardinals join the mix make his successor nearly impossible to call.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/5/who-are-the-main-contenders-to-be-the-next-pope?traffic_source=rss

Trump says Mexico’s Sheinbaum refused US troop offer out of fear of cartels

US president makes claim after Mexican leader says her country's sovereignty 'not for sale.'

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/5/trump-says-mexicos-sheinbaum-refused-us-troop-offer-out-of-fear-of-cartels?traffic_source=rss

Trump says he will put 100% tariff on all foreign films

US president claims that Hollywood is undergoing a 'very fast death' despite raking in $30bn in revenues in 2024.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/5/trump-says-he-will-put-100-tariff-on-all-foreign-films?traffic_source=rss

Brazil police arrest two suspects over Lady Gaga gig bomb plot

Police believe attackers targeted LGBTQ fans attending American star’s free concert on Rio’s Copacabana Beach.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/4/brazil-police-arrest-two-suspects-over-lady-gaga-gig-bomb-plot?traffic_source=rss