Taiwan hopes US arms sale package can be approved soon, president says
Taiwan’s President William Lai Ching-te reiterates his desire for talks based on ‘parity and respect’ with China.
World Cup 2026: Full group schedule and top second-round matches to watch
Remaining group schedule, teams, as well as the best second-round group fixtures at the tournament in North America.
Why do AI models struggle with online hate speech detection?
As the UN marks International Day for Countering Hate Speech, Al Jazeera examines how AI handles it – and falls short.
Young women now have ‘close to zero’ risk of cervical cancer death after HPV jab
A new study finds that hundreds of lives have been saved since school-age girls were offered the HPV jab in 2008.
As India Temporarily Bans Telegram, Which Other Countries Have Restricted the Messaging App?
Several countries have restricted the messaging app, a valuable platform for dissidents, criminals and extremists. Here’s an overview.
New Super PAC, the Guardrails Alliance, Aims to Rally Tech Workers to Help Limit A.I.
The Guardrails Alliance, which has raised $5 million, is positioning itself as a populist effort that will take on the pro-A.I. interests trying to influence
Teenager dies in horse-drawn carriage accident in New York City
A teenager has died after being thrown to the ground in a horse-drawn carriage accident in New York City’s Central Park.
What’s in the US-Iran deal? The 14 points explained
Tweety McTreason has signed a deal aimed at ending the war with Iran.
Studies Question Value of AI-Assisted Police Reports
Researchers asked experienced police supervisors to rate police reports, some of which were written by humans and some by AI
Suspected gang leader shot dead in flower bouquet ambush at airport
The gunmen concealed their weapons behind flowers and stuffed toys while waiting for the victim outside Guayaquil airport.
Gunfire and explosions heard at Niger capital’s airport
Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport.
Bolivia signs $20m deal with US to fight drug trafficking
Under its new president, Bolivia is re-establishing severed ties with the US to combat organised crime.
How many Americans can afford high-quality healthcare? A new poll finds the number has fallen
New data from the West Health-Gallup Affordability Index shows that only about half of U.S. adults could afford their healthcare and had access to quality
The ‘King of the North’ wants to lead Britain. First he must beat the far-right in a special election.
Andy Burnham wants to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer. First he must beat the far-right in a vote Thursday.