Haiti is nearing ‘point of no return’ as gang violence surges: UN official

Calls for more aid, support for police amid surge in violence in the Caribbean nation since the end of last year.

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Harvard University sues Trump administration over funding freeze

The Ivy League school has filed suit to halt a US federal freeze on more than $2.2bn in grants.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/21/harvard-university-sues-trump-administration-over-funding-freeze?traffic_source=rss

Wife of former US Senator Bob Menendez convicted in bribery trial

Nadine Menendez, 58, guilty of bribery and fraud related to using her husband's influence on behalf of Egypt.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/21/wife-of-former-us-senator-bob-menendez-convicted-in-bribery-trial?traffic_source=rss

US’s Hegseth shared military plans in second Signal chat, reports say

Reports come after Hegseth attracted scrutiny last month over discussions of military plans in another group chat.

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Real Madrid keep LaLiga defence alive with late goal against Athletic Club

Defending champions Real Madrid net an injury-time win in 1-0 victory against Athletic Club to keep pace with Barcelona.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/4/20/real-madrid-keep-laliga-defence-alive-with-late-goal-against-athletic-club?traffic_source=rss

Houthis say US bombs Yemen again, targeting capital Sanaa

US President Donald Trump’s administration announced a major military offensive against the Houthis a few weeks ago.

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In 1859, a South African declared himself emperor of the United States

Elon Musk wasn't the first to shape the national conversation. Joshua Norton, a San Francisco cult figure, was.

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi breaks record for youngest IPL debutant at 14

At 14 years and 23 days, Vaibhav Suryavanshi made an immediate impact for Rajasthan by scoring 34 runs against Lucknow.

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Doncic, Lakers lose to Timberwolves in Game 1 of playoffs

Timberwolves shot 50% from the three-point line to inflict a heavy defeat on the Los Angeles Lakers in playoff opener.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/4/20/lakers-lose-to-timberwolves-in-game-1-of-playoffs-despite-37-from-doncic?traffic_source=rss

African athletes find their feet in Vietnam’s marathon running boom

A surge in marathons and lucrative prize money has attracted runners from East Africa to Vietnam.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/19/african-athletes-find-their-feet-in-vietnams-marathon-running-boom?traffic_source=rss

Deadly, sombre Good Friday as 50 people killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza

Palestinian Christians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank are holding temperate gatherings leading up to Easter.

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Did Xi Jinping succeed in winning support against Trump’s tariff war?

Chinese president visits three Southeast Asian nations amid global uncertainty.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2025/4/18/did-xi-jinping-succeed-in-winning-support-against-trumps-tariff-war?traffic_source=rss

Man kills two with police mother’s gun at Florida State University

Police identify gunman as 20-year-old son of local sheriff's deputy in attack that also wounded five.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/17/gunman-kills-two-with-police-mothers-gun-at-florida-state-university?traffic_source=rss

Ukraine and US sign memorandum on minerals deal, Kyiv says

Ukraine offiical Yulia Svyrydenko did not publish details of the memorandum, says work continues towards securing deal.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/17/ukraine-and-us-sign-memorandum-on-minerals-deal-kyiv-says?traffic_source=rss

Who is being targeted by Trump and why?

Law firms, universities, NGOs and media under White House attack.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2025/4/17/who-is-being-targeted-by-trump-and-why?traffic_source=rss

Real Madrid defeated by Arsenal as Champions League holders fail to fire

Real Madrid's Champions League defence ends with a tame 2-1 defeat in Spain by Arsenal, who claim a 5-1 aggregate win.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/4/16/real-madrid-defeated-by-arsenal-as-champions-league-holders-fail-to-fire?traffic_source=rss

Is the US in a constitutional crisis?

Frequent attacks by Trump administration on courts and the judiciary.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2025/4/16/is-the-us-in-a-constitutional-crisis?traffic_source=rss

Barcelona and PSG reach Champions League semifinals; Dortmund and Villa out

Barca and Paris-Saint Germain overcome Borussia Dortmund and Aston Villa, respectively, in narrow quarterfinal wins.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/4/15/barcelona-and-psg-reach-champions-league-semifinals-dortmund-and-villa-out?traffic_source=rss

‘Ant Gang’ smugglers plead guilty to trafficking wildlife in Kenya

Four wildlife traffickers face sentencing in Kenya after being caught smuggling 5,000 rare queen ants.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2025/4/15/ant-gang-smugglers-plead-guilty-to-trafficking-wildlife-in-kenya?traffic_source=rss

Hamas ‘studying’ Israeli ceasefire proposal, demand to disarm a ‘red line’

Hamas says latest Israeli ceasefire proposal demanding the Palestinian group disarm crosses 'a million red lines'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/15/hamas-studying-israeli-ceasefire-proposal-demand-to-disarm-a-red-line?traffic_source=rss

Trump moves closer to semiconductor tariffs, floats pause on auto duties

US president says he is looking at offering relief to automakers as they adjust their supply chains.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/4/15/trump-moves-to-put-tariffs-on-chips-and-drugs-floats-pause-on-auto-duties?traffic_source=rss