50+ min ago (72+ words) A huge fireball exploded at a waste facility in an Australian suburb in western Sydney. Massive fire erupts at waste facility in western Sydney A huge fireball exploded at a waste facility in an Australian suburb in western Sydney, sending flames 100 metres into the sky. Authorities are investigating the fire's cause, but say a chemical tank exploded in the blaze, sending concrete debris flying and causing damage to nearby buildings....

1+ hour, 28+ min ago (724+ words) The pontiff is set to meet Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun and deliver a speech to authorities and diplomats later today. Pope Leo XIV has reiterated the Vatican's insistence on a two-state resolution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, saying it's the "only solution" that can guarantee justice for both sides. Leo made the comments as he flew from Turkiye to Lebanon on Sunday for the second and final leg of his maiden international voyage as pope. On the flight, the pontiff was asked by reporters about his private talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan upon his arrival in Ankara, and whether they discussed the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. Leo confirmed they had and said Turkiye has an "important role to play" to end both conflicts. On Gaza, he repeated the Holy See's longstanding position supporting a two-state solution for Israel…...

2+ hour, 44+ min ago (20+ words) A global roundup of some of last week's events. A global roundup of some of last week's events....

2+ hour, 44+ min ago (60+ words) Tens of thousands of anti-corruption protesters in the Philippines call for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr to resign. Thousands of anti-corruption protesters in Manila say Marcos must resign Tens of thousands of anti-corruption protesters in the Philippines are calling for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr to resign. Al Jazeera's Barnaby Lo explains the allegations from the Manila protest....

2+ hour, 50+ min ago (110+ words) Sudan's army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces eye more territory as international stakeholders push for truce. Sudan's army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces eye more territory as international stakeholders push for truce. The humanitarian situation in Sudan remains dire as the country's army " the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) " remains locked in a devastating conflict with the paramilitary, Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The generals leading the two sides, both accused of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity in the resource-rich Northeast African nation, show no real signs of yielding to international calls for a ceasefire. Here are the key battlefield, humanitarian and political developments from this month....

3+ hour ago (580+ words) The vote is taking place in a highly polarised climate, with the US backing the right-wing candidate Nasry Asfura. Hondurans are heading to the polls to elect a new president in a tightly contested race that is taking place amid concerns over voter fraud in the impoverished Central American country. Polls opened on Sunday at 7am local time (13:00 GMT) for 10 hours of voting, with the first results expected late Sunday night. Most polls show a virtual tie between three of the five contenders: former Defence Minister Rixi Moncada of the governing leftist Liberty and Refoundation (LIBRE) party; former Tegucigalpa Mayor Nasry Asfura of the right-wing National Party; and television host Salvador Nasralla of the centrist Liberal Party. The elections, in which the 128 members of Congress, hundreds of mayors, and thousands of other public officials will also be chosen, are taking place…...

3+ hour, 48+ min ago (532+ words) Goalscorers Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo help Barcelona fight back against Alaves and return to top of La Liga table. Barcelona recovered from an early setback to secure a 3-1 victory over Alaves in La Liga on Saturday, with first-half goals from Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo and a late second for the latter sealing the win at the Nou Camp. The triumph lifts last year's champions to the top of the standings on 34 points, two ahead of second-placed Real Madrid, who have a game in hand at Girona on Sunday. In their second match back at the partially renovated Nou Camp after two and a half years of redevelopment, Barcelona overcame a shaky start amid uncharacteristic scenes of long pre-match ticketing delays that left the stadium half-empty at kickoff. According to the club, the problems were caused by technical difficulties…...

3+ hour, 59+ min ago (878+ words) European funding aimed at curbing migration inadvertently strengthened Sudanese paramilitaries, while weak export oversight allowed the flow of weapons. Former South African diplomat. Sudan was teetering on the edge of crisis long before open war erupted in April 2023. Decades of authoritarian rule under Omar al-Bashir resulted in a fragile economy, fragmented security forces, and entrenched paramilitary structures. By mid-2023, Sudan was effectively split into contested zones, with major urban centres, such as Khartoum and Omdurman, transformed into battlefields, and millions of civilians displaced internally or forced across borders as refugees. Although geographically removed, the European Union played a consequential role in these developments. For nearly a decade, it pursued a strategy of "externalising" migration control, directing aid, training, and equipment to African states ostensibly to reduce irregular migration towards Europe. Between 2014 and 2018, the EU channelled more than 200 million euros ($232m at the…...

4+ hour, 35+ min ago (59+ words) [In Gaza] a lot of mothers grieve while giving birth " they grieve for their lost children." Lack of resources" in Gaza leaves mothers struggling Dr Asil Jallad says mothers in Gaza are giving birth despite fears about the safety of their other loved ones, a severe lack of resources and a death toll that's surpassed 70,000....

5+ hour, 5+ min ago (480+ words) President Anura Kumara Dissanayake declares a state of emergency to deal with the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. At least 159 people have been confirmed dead across Sri Lanka as authorities continue to battle rising floodwaters in parts of the capital after a powerful cyclone left a trail of destruction. More heavy rains brought on by Cyclone Ditwah are expected across the island nation in the coming days, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said on Sunday, adding that more than 200 people remain missing. Sri Lanka's Daily Mirror publication reported on Sunday that among those missing were five Navy personnel who were last seen trying to cut off overflowing water at a Naval sub-station in Chalai Lagoon, northeast of the country. The'extreme weather system has destroyed nearly 15,000 homes across the country, sending almost 44,000 people to state-run temporary shelters, according to the DMC. Al Jazeera's Minelle…...