Cyclone Alfred weakens but dangerous winds, flooding continue

More than 330,000 homes lose power as Cyclone Alfred leaves devastation in parts of Queensland and New South Wales.

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‘My childhood just slipped away’: Pakistan’s ‘monsoon brides’

Desperate circumstances caused by catastrophic flooding have led to a surge in the practice of marrying off young girls.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2025/3/8/my-childhood-just-slipped-away-pakistans-monsoon?traffic_source=rss

Yemen’s Houthis threaten Israel over Gaza aid blockade

Rebel group say they will resume naval attacks against Israel if it fails to lift the blockade on Gaza within four days.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/8/yemens-houthis-threaten-israel-over-gaza-aid-blockade?traffic_source=rss

Three Bulgarians found guilty of spying for Russia from UK base

Six Bulgarians carried out sophisticated operations over three years, including spying on Ukrainian soldiers in Germany.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/7/russian-spy-ring-dubbed-the-minions-convicted-in-uk-court?traffic_source=rss

Teen charged in Australia after allegedly boarding plane with shotgun

Seventeen-year-old boy charged with eight offences following incident on Jetstar Airways plane.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/7/teen-charged-in-australia-after-allegedly-boarding-plane-with-shotgun?traffic_source=rss

SpaceX’s Starship explodes in latest launch setback for Elon Musk

Aviation regulator diverts flights from four airports in Florida to avoid falling debris.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/3/7/spacexs-starship-explodes-in-latest-launch-setback-for-elon-musk?traffic_source=rss

Trump sends mixed signals over the fate of the Department of Education

Democrats have denounced Trump's proposal to close the department as placing added burdens on rural states and students.

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Syrian forces in deadly clashes with Assad-linked fighters in Latakia

A Syrian security source told Al Jazeera that 15 security personnel were killed in 'various armed ambushes'.

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Trump exempts some automakers from Canada, Mexico tariffs for one month

The one month exemption is for cars and trucks that comply with USMCA's content rules.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/3/5/trump-exempts-some-automakers-from-canada-mexico-tariffs-for-one-month?traffic_source=rss

UEFA Champions League: Benfica vs Barcelona – team news, kickoff, stream

Al Jazeera looks at the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 tie between Benfica and Barcelona in Lisbon.

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Bombing kills at least 12 in northwest Pakistan, police say

Jaish al-Fursan, a group affiliated with the Pakistani Taliban, claimed responsibility for the attack.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/4/double-suicide-bombing-kills-at-least-9-in-north-west-pakistan-police?traffic_source=rss

Taiwan’s chip giant TSMC to spend $100bn to expand US chip manufacturing

TSMC CEO announced the plan with US president, the latest firm to make investment commitments since Trump took office.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/3/3/chip-giant-tsmc-plans-to-spend-100bn-to-expand-us-chip-manufacturing?traffic_source=rss

How South Korea raised its birthrate: Love bingo, parental support and more

South Korea's birth rate has risen for the first time in nine years. But the shift isn't significant enough, say experts

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2025/3/3/how-south-korea-raised-its-birthrate-love-bingo-parental-support-and-more?traffic_source=rss

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy ‘ready’ for minerals deal after bust-up with Trump

Ukrainian leader says he will resign if Kyiv is granted membership of NATO.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/3/ukraines-zelenskyy-ready-for-minerals-deal-after-bust-up-with-trump?traffic_source=rss

Israel reneges on ceasefire deal, warns Hamas of ‘consequences’

Hamas calls Israel's move 'cheap blackmail' and a 'coup' on the ceasefire agreement between the two sides.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/2/israel-reneges-on-ceasefire-deal-warns-hamas-of-consequences?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,102

These are the key developments on day 1,102 of Russia's war on Ukraine.

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Pope Francis suffers ‘breathing crisis’ amid battle with pneumonia

Vatican says crisis caused pope to vomit but he was given non-invasive mechanical ventilation and responded well.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/28/pope-francis-suffers-breathing-crisis-amid-battle-with-pneumonia?traffic_source=rss

Trump receives invite from King Charles for second state visit

US President Donald Trump received an invitation from King Charles for a second state visit.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2025/2/27/trump-receives-invite-from-king-charles-for-second-state-visit?traffic_source=rss

Key takeaways from Donald Trump’s first cabinet meeting with Elon Musk

Musk defended DOGE attempts to fire federal employees, while Trump said Russia would have to make concessions for peace.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/26/key-takeaways-from-donald-trumps-first-cabinet-meeting-with-elon-musk?traffic_source=rss

Trump administration says it will take control of White House press pool

The White House Correspondents’ Association says move 'tears at the independence of a free press' in the US.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/26/trump-administration-says-it-will-take-control-of-white-house-press-pool?traffic_source=rss

Trump says Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to sign ‘very big’ deal on rare earths

US president says he expects Ukrainian leader to sign agreement on Friday.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/2/26/trump-says-ukraines-zelensky-to-sign-very-big-deal-on-rare-earths?traffic_source=rss