Press — 2026-05-15

Five Italians have died in a scuba diving accident in the Maldives, the foreign ministry in Rome has said. "The divers are believed to have died while attempting to explore caves at a depth of 50 metres (164ft)," the ministry said, adding that this happened in Vaavu Atoll. Four of the divers were pa…

British Gas has agreed to pay £20m into a redress fund and compensate customers to settle an investigation by the regulator into the forced fitting of prepayment meters. Three years ago it emerged that debt agents working for British Gas had broken into the homes of vulnerable customers to fit prepa…

Striker jeered by own fans as he came off bench in return from injury in 2-0 La Liga win ​over Real Oviedo. Save Share Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe says coach Alvaro Arbeloa told him he was the “fourth forward” in the squad before benching him against Real Oviedo. The France captain returned fr…

Nakba Day: 78 years of ethnic cleansing On May 15, Palestinians across historic Palestine and the diaspora commemorate the ‘Nakba’ or the ‘catastrophe’ of 1948. Al Jazeera’s Hala Al Shami explains how Zionist militias tore through Palestinian society and displaced 800,000 people after the British la…

In Pictures Nakba commemorations serve as remembrance and a call for justice, self-determination and the right to return. Save Share Millions of Palestinians are marking the 78th anniversary of the Nakba – Arabic for “catastrophe” – a term that refers to the mass expulsion and flight of some 750,000…

Monaco forward Takumi Minamino also misses out due to injury, but ex-Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu makes the cut. Save Share Injured Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma has been left out of Japan’s World Cup squad in a major blow to their chances of progressing beyond the last 16 for the first time. T…

The Palestinian question never disappeared despite Israel’s best efforts and worst brutality. A Palestinian writer from Gaza. Save Share When European Jewish settlers embarked on brutal ethnic cleansing to establish Israel in 1948, they thought the Palestinian population would be the least of their …

The US and Chinese leaders agreed during talks in Beijing that the Strait of Hormuz should remain open to ensure global energy supplies. Save Share United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the Strait of Hormuz during talks in Beijing, with the White House sayin…

Hate speech against religious minorities in India rose last year. Experts say far-right RSS is doing ‘damage control’. Save Share India’s Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the ideological fountainhead of the Hindu far right, says it is organising visits to the United States and other Western countr…

Trump and Xi hold final day of critical meetings in China US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting for a second day in Beijing, in a summit closely watched worldwide as the two powers seek to ease tensions over trade, Taiwan and global conflicts. Trump says the two ‘set…

It is the legal showdown that has pitted two of the biggest names in tech, Elon Musk and Sam Altman, against each other. At stake is the future of one of the world's most valuable start-ups, ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, along with the reputations of Altman - the company's boss - and Musk, the man he founde…

Walking the streets of Kansas City, Houston, Miami and New York it is hard not to notice a World Cup is coming. Billboards abound, there are signs outside bars and stores are churning out tournament-themed merchandise. But for hoteliers checking their booking systems, the buzz is more of a murmur. T…

The "Great British People" Facebook page, which purports to be from Yorkshire, has had 1.3 million views for its latest video of an elderly white British man crying about his pension. Other videos show reporters discussing "the overwhelming scale of mass immigration" and asking viewers if they miss …

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Top US admiral: Strikes severely degraded Iran's military, defence Admiral Brad Cooper defended the results of the US-Israeli war on Iran, as lawmakers questioned whether they had in fact damaged the Iranian military’s capabilities. Al Jazeera’s Patty Culhane has more on the head of US Central Comma…

Signs warning people not to swim are in place at almost all of England's official inland river bathing sites due to concerns the water could be unsafe. It comes as the government announces six new river bathing sites will be monitored for the first time this summer, including a first location on the…

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The prime minister's political future hangs in the balance, after his Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned from government. Although he has not yet triggered a leadership contest, Streeting's allies previously told the BBC they expected him to challenge Sir Keir Starmer as soon as Thursday. It co…

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A college student has died and two people are being treated after cases of meningitis in Reading, Berkshire, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said. It said close contacts of those affected were being offered antibiotics as a precaution. The agency said the person who died was a student at Henle…

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Washington and Beijing expected to extend trade truce, but analysts see only modest breakthrough in strained ties. Save Share Before arriving for his high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, United States President Donald Trump aimed to set expectations high. He said he would urge Xi to “o…

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What happens to those who say no to fighting wars? On International Conscientious Objectors’ Day, Al Jazeera’s @avawarrinerr explains what it means for people who object to fighting in wars today and what happens when they do. Save Share

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New Zealand's Māori Queen Te Arikinui Kuini Nga Wai hono i te po has met King Charles III at Buckingham Palace. The meeting with the British monarch was Te Arikinui's first since she became queen in 2024, following the death of her father, Kiingi Tuheitia. The visit marks a near 200-year relationshi…

CIA director John Ratcliffe has met his Cuban counterpart at the interior ministry in Havana, after the US renewed an offer of $100m (£74m) of aid to ease the effects of its oil blockade. A Cuban statement said the meeting was an attempt to improve dialogue and American officials were told Havana wa…

Israel-Lebanon talks held in Washington as expiration of ceasefire nears Al Jazeera’s Manuel Rapalo reports from Washington, where the first of two days of US-mediated ambassador-level talks between Israel and Lebanon concluded on Thursday. A ceasefire between them expires on Sunday, though Israel h…

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As US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping prepare for the final day of talks in Beijing, the summit has so far produced warm words and carefully managed symbolism - but few big economic outcomes. Day one featured grand ceremonies, prominent business leaders and optimistic l…

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Andrew Left, a prominent short-seller, is on trial in Los Angeles for alleged securities fraud. A retired firefighter testified he lost most of his 401(k) after investing in stocks Left targeted. Left is accused of manipulating the market, but his defense says he shared his honest opinions. Federal …

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at the Zhongnanhai Garden ahead of the delegation’s return to the United States. President Donald Trump held his final meeting with Chinese President Xi touting a big win on one of the central focuses orf the high-stakes summit after the tw…

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Eurovision braces for new protests over Israel’s participation Eurovision is heading towards its grand final, but organisers are bracing for more demonstrations after chants of ‘stop the genocide’ were heard during Israeli contestant Noah Bettan’s semi-final performance. Five countries have withdraw…

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Eleven passengers were stranded on a life raft for hours after a Bahamian plane crashed off the east coast of Florida on 12 May. During what should have been a routine flight between two islands in the Bahamas, the small plane's navigation systems, radio, and engines all faltered. The aircraft's eme…

Two big hurdles in the way of Andy Burnham's return to Parliament have been cleared. A Labour MP has stood down, allowing the Greater Manchester mayor to put himself forward as a parliamentary candidate. The last time that happened, before the Gorton and Denton by-election earlier this year, Sir Kei…

President Donald Trump explains what he and Chinese President Xi Jinping requested from each other during their meeting and details discussions about the war in Iran on ‘Hannity.’ President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping has said he will not provide military equipment to Iran, which …

Warning: Offensive language Katya was about to blow out the candles on her 30th birthday cake when masked men burst into the nightclub hired for her party, and began physically and verbally attacking her friends. "They called us faggots and lesbians. I could hear violence from every corner," she tol…

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iranians will ‘not bow down’, warning there is no military solution to disputes with Tehran. Al Jazeera Live Save Share

TNA Wrestling star A.J. Francis talks to Fox News Digital about is pursuit of the X Division Championship and torches the critics. All eyes were on the Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) X Division Championship on Thursday night as Leon Slater looked to retain the title over Cedric Alexander and s…

Dan Dakich tells Lane Kiffin he should stand by his comments about Ole Miss, knowing he would hurt the school the whole time. The world of college football is rarely dull. Even with the regular season a few months away from starting, this week has been full of drama. And most of the most recent dram…

An ‘All-Star’ panel breaks down the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing, from Taiwan tension and Iran mediation to the state of U.S.-China relations, on ‘Special Report.’ President Donald Trump turned Chinese President Xi Jinping’s reported swipe at the West during the U.S. and China's high-stakes meetings i…

They shouldn't have posted that... The NFL schedule release has turned into an arms race among teams' social media departments to see who can get the most attention. I don't care about that. All I care about is that the Indianapolis Colts just threw down the greatest schedule release of all time. An…

Jason McIntyre breaks down the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 2 loss, then shares a message for the Oklahoma City Thunder amidst controversial calls and no-calls. The NBA says the officials were correct not to call a foul on the Cavaliers in the closing seconds of the fourth quarter against the Pistons, i…

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. The United States is moving to indict Raúl Castro, the former Cuban president, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to Fox News Digital. The potential charges against Castro, 94, come after CIA Director John Ratc…

NCAA Women's soccer player Sophia Lorey describes the 'heartbreaking' impact of a transgender athlete's victory in girls' track and field events at a California meet. Lorey, who spoke at a 'Save Girls Sports' rally, condemns Governor Newsom's characterization of protestors as 'bullies,' emphasizing …

Dakich breaks down the viral Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini photos and investigates whether the fallout led to the Patriots' recent statement on mandated counseling. The Los Angeles Chargers have the reputation of producing the NFL's best schedule release videos and the only people they disappointed…

Dolan held a mass before a large crowd at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City. (Saint Patrick's Cathedral) Archbishop Emeritus of New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan celebrated a significant milestone on Thursday: the 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination, which he celebrated with a special M…

The latest ratings are in and they prove Stephen A. Smith is nothing without Skip Bayless on First Take. Dan Dakich breaks down the data behind the massive ratings spike and explains why the "Face of ESPN" is officially in a state of desperation. The Los Angeles Dodgers could face a massive PR night…

The MLB on FOX crew discus what Shohei Ohtani's pitching expectations are for the 2025 season. If it seems like there's a new astonishing fact about Shohei Ohtani every few days, that's because there is. Ohtani is a one-of-one player, someone who's already accomplished virtually everything a player …

Ben Shapiro and Harris Faulkner discuss the alarming rise in antisemitism in the U.S. after violent clashes broke out during a New York City synagogue protest. As anti-Israel agitators take to the streets in New York City, a councilwoman is calling out the Mayor's Office to Combat Antisemitism, sayi…

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