World4:11Ethiopian government forces have retaken Alamata, south of Tigray’s capital, after days of fighting with the Tigray People’s Liberation Front. The clashes that erupted this month have raised fears of a broader conflict, following a civil war estimated to have killed 600,000 people.
PoliticsKing Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, at Madrid’s Royal Palace. Macron is making a two-day official visit intended to highlight and strengthen ties and bilateral relations between France and Spain.
Tech1:48OpenAI said Monday it will not release its newest artificial intelligence model, Astra 6.1, after internal tests found it failed to meet safety standards. Concerns have intensified in recent months after models from OpenAI and rival lab Anthropic were involved in security incidents during testing.
EconomyWith the fall and winter holidays approaching, many Americans are hesitating over rising airfares. Kris Van Cleave offers advice on how travelers can save money.
WorldThe Euronews Defence & Space Summit in Brussels will bring together leading figures from policy, the military and industry to discuss the challenges shaping Europe’s defence future and whether Europe is prepared for what comes next.
WorldFive men were arrested in an alleged terror plot outside Britain’s Fairford Air Base, which is used by the U.S. Air Force. British and U.S. officials have given sharply different accounts, while a local farmer has spoken publicly about the case.
PoliticsThe impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has entered its second month. She faces four articles alleging misuse of public funds, unexplained wealth, bribery and assassination threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and his family. Duterte denies the charges. Her brother, Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte, was declared a hostile witness.
Politics3:02Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to present a “clear path” for Britain in his first speech to the Labour Party conference as the country’s leader. He is expected to address major challenges, including social care and youth unemployment, and announce “a raft of policies.”
CultureCharles Spencer, Princess Diana’s brother, discusses his war of words with Buckingham Palace after publishing explosive claims in his new book, “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister.” He recalls delivering Diana’s eulogy and describes conversations with then Prince Charles after her death, as well as his current relationship with William and Harry.
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WorldDareen Abughaida hosts Victor Gao, Curtis Yarvin, Charli Carpenter and Balakrishnan Rajagopal in a debate over whether international law remains relevant as conflicts worldwide continue to test its limits. The views belong to the guests and do not necessarily represent Al Jazeera’s editorial stance.
CultureDennis Haskins, known for playing the beloved Principal Belding on the hit 1990s show “Saved by the Bell,” has died at 75. The character became known as “America’s Favorite Principal.”
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WorldRetired Chief Border Patrol agent Chris Clem discussed a caravan of more than 600 migrants traveling from Honduras through Mexico toward the United States.
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PoliticsFormer special counsel Jack Smith told the Senate Judiciary Committee that he stands by the decisions he made as special counsel, including bringing charges against President Trump.
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WorldThe UN says Israel has ordered the seizure of privately owned Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank to build a road connecting two planned illegal settlements. James Dorsey of the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies discussed the implications.
WorldIran is awaiting a US response to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the proposal was discussed with Qatari mediators, who are expected to present it to Washington by tomorrow. Iran wants a seven-day ceasefire across the Middle East, including Lebanon, the unfreezing of its overseas assets and the lifting of sanctions on its oil.
Tech7:52Dan Ives of Yorkville Ives & Co. discusses why President Donald Trump is bringing technology leaders including Mark Zuckerberg and Nvidia’s Jensen Huang to the White House. He also addresses Anthropic’s expected IPO and the debate over AI regulation, warning that excessive rules could give China an advantage.
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SocietyProtesters are camping in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol square, calling for political action to stop evictions and ease Spain’s housing crisis while they await the government’s announcement of new housing decrees.
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TechSome of country music’s biggest names are opposing the rapid development of massive data centers, arguing that the facilities harm the environment and threaten a quieter rural way of life. Brad Paisley, Tanya Tucker, Willie Nelson and Gavin Adcock have all spoken against the projects, with Adcock explaining his stance on CBS Mornings.
WorldMalaysia has started repatriating about 1,500 Myanmar nationals believed to be Rohingya, as part of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s pledge to return 5,000 people. The UN and rights groups condemned the move, citing Myanmar’s 2017 military crackdown that displaced 700,000 Rohingya. Activists also warn of growing online harassment targeting the community.
World3:41Thailand’s flood death toll has risen to 23, including at least four people in Bangkok, where about 700,000 residents have been affected. Floodwaters in eastern Bangkok are expected to recede within days, but Lat Krabang remains badly hit as canal levels stay high. Early estimates place the economic damage at about US$350 million, though Governor Chadchart Sittipunt says the true cost may be higher.
CultureOn “The Drink,” Kate Snow talks with Harry Connick Jr. about growing up with music in New Orleans, becoming a star as a child and how Rob Reiner’s invitation to perform on the “When Harry Met Sally” soundtrack changed his career. They also discuss his new orchestral work and album honoring his mother, who died of cancer when he was young.
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WorldAusten Ivereigh, an Oxford fellow in Contemporary Church History, says Pope Leo XIV’s visit to France signals the start of a new mission to Europe. He believes a central theme of the pontificate will be building a “new world order” because the old one has “crumbled”.
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SocietyJonathan McKinsey, the engineering director for New York Times Games, was fatally shot by his elderly in-laws in a California parking lot on Saturday, police said.