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Steward Arrested For Stealing Silverware From French President's Residence

Three men will stand trial next year after a silver steward employed at the official residence of the French president was arrested this week for the theft of items of silverware and table service worth thousands of euros, the Paris prosecutor's offi

Published on: 21.12.2025 14:06
British Family Accused Of Wheeling 'Dead' Grandmother Onto EasyJet Flight, Airline Responds

A passenger said on social media that an "actual doctor" on board confirmed that she was already dead.

Published on: 21.12.2025 14:06
Border Clashes With Thailand Displace Over Half Million People In Cambodia

More than half a million people in Cambodia have been displaced by two weeks of deadly border clashes with neighbouring Thailand, Phnom Penh said Sunday, ahead of regional talks aimed at easing tensions.

Published on: 21.12.2025 14:05
Trump To Expand Immigration Crackdown In 2026 With Billions In New Funding

US President Donald Trump is preparing for a more aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026 with billions in new funding, including by raiding more workplaces - even as backlash builds ahead of next year's midterm elections.

Published on: 21.12.2025 14:01
As Hindus Face Attacks, Yunus Appears To Lose Control In Bangladesh

The Indian visa application centre in Bangladesh's Chittagong (Chattogram) has shut down indefinitely after the security situation worsened, with Islamist radicals creating chaos and targeting minorities.

Published on: 21.12.2025 13:14
Bangladesh's Bengali Cultural Institutions Targeted, Pattern Points To Pak

Cultural organisations in Bangladesh are under attack from Islamic radicals. The interim government formed after the toppling of Sheikh Hasina's regime has failed to rein in mobs that continue to target cultural institutions and minorities.

Published on: 21.12.2025 11:34
9 Killed As Gunmen Randomly Shoot At People On Streets In South Africa

Nine people were killed when gunmen opened fire at a bar outside Johannesburg early Sunday, police said, in the second such shooting in South Africa this month.

Published on: 21.12.2025 08:16
Massive Power Outage Leaves San Francisco In Dark, 130,000 Residents Affected

A huge electricity outage hit San Francisco on Saturday, leaving 130,000 residents without power for several hours at its peak, with the city's main provider saying all services would return overnight.

Published on: 21.12.2025 07:36
Saudi Arabia Expands Liquor Store's Access To Wealthy Non-Muslims

Saudi Arabia has quietly expanded access to its only store that sells alcohol, allowing wealthy foreign residents to buy booze in the latest step in the once-ultraconservative kingdom's experiment in liberalization.

Published on: 21.12.2025 07:31
'No One Saw Or Heard': Bangladesh Hindu Killed, But No 'Blasphemy' Witness

There is no direct evidence that Dipu Chandra Das, the Hindu man lynched in Bangladesh's Mymensingh for alleged blasphemy, actually made any remark hurting anyone's religious sentiment, investigation into the chilling murder has found.

Published on: 21.12.2025 05:59
12 Unknown Suspects Behind Johannesburg Mass Shooting: What We Know So Far

At least 12 unknown suspects were behind the mass shooting near Johannesburg in South Africa - in which nine people died, and nine others were injured.

Published on: 21.12.2025 05:49
Elon Musk's Net Worth Nears $750 Billion After Tesla Stock Options Restored

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's net worth rose to nearly $750 billion after a US court reinstated Tesla stock options worth $139 billion.

Published on: 21.12.2025 05:35
Donald Trump To Bill Clinton, Full List Of People Named In Epstein Files

The "Epstein files" were made public after sustained pressure on the US Department of Justice and a congressional order demanding transparency.

Published on: 21.12.2025 05:28
"Generation After Generation...": Yunus's Vow At Anti-India Leader's Funeral

Sharif Osman Hadi, a polarising figure known for his strong anti-India rhetoric, gained prominence during Bangladesh's 2024 student uprising that led to the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last year.

Published on: 21.12.2025 04:32
7-Year-Old Girl Burnt To Death As Bangladesh Leader's House Set On Fire

Amid escalating violence in Bangladesh, a child was killed and three others critically injured on Saturday after the house of a BNP leader was allegedly locked from the outside and set on fire in Lakshmipur Sadar upazila.

Published on: 21.12.2025 04:23
Epstein Files Go Public, But Survivors' Interviews Missing

The Justice Department's much-anticipated release of records tied to Jeffrey Epstein arrived in a flood of documents that did little to quell the long-simmering intrigue, largely because some of the most consequential records were nowhere to be found

Published on: 21.12.2025 04:15
"Is This The Best Government Can Do?" Victims Slam Epstein Files' Release

Victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Saturday expressed anger after a long-awaited cache of records from cases against him were released with many pages blacked-out and photos censored.

Published on: 21.12.2025 04:13
"Grainy 20-Plus-Year-Old Photos": Bill Clinton's Aide On New Epstein Files

A photo showed Bill Clinton in a pool with Jeffrey Epstein's longtime confidant, British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, and a person whose face was redacted.

Published on: 21.12.2025 03:05
Woman Engineer Becomes 1st Wheelchair User To Fly To Space On Blue Origin

A German woman engineer on Saturday became the first wheelchair user to blast into space, taking a brief ride on a Blue Origin flight.

Published on: 21.12.2025 02:43
Google, Apple Warn US Staff With H-1B Visas Against International Travel: Report

The Trump administration has announced increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, including screening social media accounts.

Published on: 21.12.2025 02:37

News from Arabic Countries

UNICEF tells Al Jazeera what Gaza urgently needs but doesn’t have

As Gaza’s displaced Palestinians suffer from winter storms, UNICEF explains the basic needs essential to save children.

Published on: 21.12.2025 14:09
Epstein files: Whose names and photos are in the latest document drop?

The latest trove of legal documents has been heavily redacted, but several famous figures are recognisable.

Published on: 21.12.2025 13:51
Can Alliance of Sahel States find a way to curb advance of armed groups?

Leaders from Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso are hoping to find a way to repel advancing fighters linked to al-Qaeda.

Published on: 21.12.2025 13:46
Week in Pictures: From shooting in Australia to protest in Brussels

A global roundup of some of last week’s events.

Published on: 21.12.2025 13:36
Israel kills two Palestinians, including 16 year-old, in West Bank

Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in the occupied West Bank amid continued violence against Palestinians.

Published on: 21.12.2025 13:19
Manhunt under way in South Africa after mass shooting in Johannesburg

South African police have launched a manhunt in search of the suspects that carried out a mass shooting in Johannesburg.

Published on: 21.12.2025 13:14
Palestinians attending wedding killed in Israeli attack on Gaza school

Six Palestinians have been killed in an attack by Israeli forces on a school sheltering displaced civilians in Gaza.

Published on: 21.12.2025 13:08
LIVE: Villarreal vs Barcelona – La Liga

Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as league leaders Barca visit high flyers Villarreal.

Published on: 21.12.2025 12:30
Palestinian family left homeless after house collapses in storm-hit Gaza

A family’s heavily war-damaged home that had sheltered 25 people in Gaza City collapsed after a winter storm.

Published on: 21.12.2025 12:11
Russia-Ukraine war may “grind on for another 12 to 18 months”

“These peace negotiations are a farce.”

Published on: 21.12.2025 11:15
Thousands of candidates sit for government exam on airstrip in India

More than 8,000 candidates sat for a government exam on a runway in Odisha in India.

Published on: 21.12.2025 11:14
Algeria bill seeks to criminalise French colonial rule: What to know

Algerian parliament is set to vote on Wednesday on the draft law, which speaker calls a 'defining milestone'.

Published on: 21.12.2025 10:58
Israel’s yellow line in Gaza has become a “site of killing”

“People don’t know exactly where [Gaza’s yellow line] exists … when they pass it, they become targets.”

Published on: 21.12.2025 10:50
LIVE: Israel continues ceasefire violations; 1 Palestinian killed in Gaza

One Palestinian killed by Israeli army in Gaza while two Palestinians, including a child, are shot dead in West Bank.

Published on: 21.12.2025 09:57
Australia beat England to win third Test and retain Ashes

Australia win Adelaide Test against England and forge an unassailable 3-0 lead in cricket's longest running series.

Published on: 21.12.2025 09:26
Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua: Is this good for Boxing?

Samantha Johnson looks at how audience, attention and money are reshaping modern boxing.

Published on: 21.12.2025 08:57
Sixty years ago, the world tried to stop racial discrimination and failed

Decades after the passing of the UN convention on the elimination of discrimination, systemic racism is still rampant.

Published on: 21.12.2025 08:55
Kylian Mbappe equals Ronaldo record in Real Madrid win over Sevilla

Real Madrid star forward scores his 59th goal in a calendar year to equal Cristiano Ronaldo's record tally at the club.

Published on: 21.12.2025 08:25
US seizes second oil tanker off Venezuela

Video shows the moment the US military seizes a second oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.

Published on: 21.12.2025 08:20
Trump’s approach to Venezuela “ad hoc, unpredictable”

Former Pentagon official Adam Clements, talks about the latest seizure by the US of a Venezuelan oil tanker.

Published on: 21.12.2025 08:18
Australia honours Bondi Beach victims, launches probe of security services

PM Albanese announces review of Australia's law enforcement and intelligence agencies after deadly Bondi Beach attack.

Published on: 21.12.2025 08:07
Israeli death penalty bill violates international law: Palestinian analysts

Israel pushes death penalty for Palestinians, prompting accusations of racism and violations of global conventions.

Published on: 21.12.2025 07:52
Vigil in London for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel

Dozens of people gathered in central London on Saturday calling for the release of Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.

Published on: 21.12.2025 07:34
‘Slap in the face’: Epstein victims slam release of heavily-redacted files

Outcry comes as US media report that at least 16 files have disappeared from the public webpage for the Epstein files.

Published on: 21.12.2025 06:15
South Africa shooting updates: At least 9 people killed near Johannesburg

At least nine people have been killed and 10 wounded in a mass shooting in the Bekkersdal township.

Published on: 21.12.2025 05:46