Tension and stand-offs as South Africa struggles to launch coalition gov’t | Politics News

Tension and stand-offs as South Africa struggles to launch coalition gov’t | Politics News

Johannesburg, South Africa – Nearly a month since landmark national elections saw the African National Congress (ANC) lose its majority for the first time, forcing it to form a coalition to govern South Africa, a deadlock stemming from the allocation of cabinet positions threatened to topple the whole house of…

Kenya protests simmer after deadly week of demonstrations | Protests News

Kenya protests simmer after deadly week of demonstrations | Protests News

Hundreds gathered for the funeral of a teenage demonstrator killed during Kenya’s antigovernment protests as the death toll from days of unrest rose to 27. Three more protesters died overnight Friday as police continued a violent crackdown with the Kenyan High Court ordering security forces to halt the firing of…

Israel’s Smotrich promises ‘a million’ new settlers under expansion plan | Israel-Palestine conflict

Israel’s Smotrich promises ‘a million’ new settlers under expansion plan | Israel-Palestine conflict

NewsFeed “For every country that unilaterally recognizes a Palestinian state, we will establish a settlement.” Israeli far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says the cabinet approved his plan to legalise five controversial settlements in the occupied West Bank in retaliation for Palestinian diplomatic moves. Published On 28 Jun 202428 Jun 2024…

India vs South Africa – ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final: Teams, weather, pitch | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup News

India vs South Africa – ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final: Teams, weather, pitch | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup News

After 28 days and 54 matches, India and South Africa are set to face off in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Here’s what you need to know about the all-important match: When is T20 World Cup 2024 final and what time does it start? The final…

Letters of Love, Letters of War: Algeria’s war for independence | Independence

Letters of Love, Letters of War: Algeria’s war for independence | Independence

Algerian resistance fighters wrote heartfelt letters home in the 1950s. Few arrived but many remained unseen, until now. Algeria lived under French colonial rule for 132 years, from 1830 to 1962. Letters and correspondence provided evidence of Algeria’s long struggle to end French colonial rule in the 1950s. They enabled…

Criminal complaint filed over viral French song | Politics

Criminal complaint filed over viral French song | Politics

NewsFeed A viral AI-generated music video telling foreigners in France to ‘return home’ is receiving criticism and praise just days ahead of the country’s snap elections. Rights groups have filed a criminal complaint but far-right French politicians are using the song to spread their anti-immigration policies. Published On 28 Jun…

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy charting ‘comprehensive plan’ to end war with Russia | Russia-Ukraine war News

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy charting ‘comprehensive plan’ to end war with Russia | Russia-Ukraine war News

Ukrainian president says as the war rages and casualties mount, a plan to end the 28-month conflict is ‘the diplomatic route we are working on’. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he’s drawing up a “comprehensive plan” for how Kyiv believes the war with Russia should end. “It is very important…

Macron’s election gamble ignited a much-needed flame in the French Left | Elections

Macron’s election gamble ignited a much-needed flame in the French Left | Elections

“Nobody thought we could do it, and we still did it,” Marine Tondelier, the leader of the French Green Party, said as she rejoiced the formation of the Nouveau Front populaire (New Popular Front), an alliance of left-wing parties ready to fight in the snap French legislative elections on June…

Euro 2024 round of 16: Ronaldo, Mbappe, Kroos, best head-to-head matches | UEFA Euro 2024 News

Euro 2024 round of 16: Ronaldo, Mbappe, Kroos, best head-to-head matches | UEFA Euro 2024 News

After 36 matches, Euro 2024 has progressed to the all-important knockout stage, starting with the round of 16 on Saturday. Al Jazeera picks out the four key matches in this round: ⚽ Germany vs Denmark When: June 29, 9pm local time (19:00 GMT) Where: BVB Stadion in Dortmund Germany and…

What is Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law and why is it controversial? | Civil Rights News

What is Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law and why is it controversial? | Civil Rights News

The US state of Louisiana has passed a law requiring all state-funded schools and universities to display the biblical Ten Commandments, which are considered central to both Christianity and Judaism. The new law was signed on June 19 by the Republican Louisiana governor, Jeff Landry. “If you want to respect…