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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,240

Here are the key events on day 1,240 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on 18 July 2025 | 1:58 am


Indonesia has 44 million youths. It’s struggling to get them jobs

Young Indonesians are more pessimistic about their economic futures than their regional peers, according to surveys.

Published on 18 July 2025 | 12:58 am


US labels the group accused of Pahalgam attack a ‘terrorist’ organisation

The attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, which killed 26 people, was initially claimed by The Resistance Front.

Published on 18 July 2025 | 12:20 am


How US dealt with the cases of nine Americans killed by Israel since 2022

In the wake of Sayfollah Musallet's killing, Al Jazeera details past attacks on US citizens and Washington's response.

Published on 18 July 2025 | 12:10 am


What’s the real motive behind Israel’s involvement in Syria?

Israel has repeatedly bombed Damascus, saying it is defending the Druze minority.

Published on 17 July 2025 | 11:37 pm


Suffocation, stampede, death: Tragedy at Gaza’s aid centre

Palestinians recount chaos, suffocation at GHF stampede and the extreme hunger that drove them to risk their lives.

Published on 17 July 2025 | 11:32 pm


US House sends crypto ‘GENIUS Act’ to Trump, in win for industry advocates

Advocates hope House bills will bring decentralised currency into US mainstream as Trump pushes 'crypto week'.

Published on 17 July 2025 | 11:18 pm


Low turnout in Togo municipal polls after deadly protests

Heavy security presence in Lome amid public anger over leader Gnassingbe’s alleged power grab.

Published on 17 July 2025 | 10:25 pm


Not just about the Druze: Israel’s rationale for its attacks on Syria

Israel has framed its attacks as in defence of the Druze - but the country has more self-serving reasons.

Published on 17 July 2025 | 10:01 pm


Felix Baumgartner, extreme athlete, dies in paragliding crash in Italy

The legendary daredevil, known for record-breaking jumps, lost control of his paraglider and crashed into a hotel pool.

Published on 17 July 2025 | 9:50 pm


Prosecutors recommend one day of prison for officer in Breonna Taylor death

Under President Donald Trump, the Justice Department has asked a judge to consider a significantly lighter sentencing.

Published on 17 July 2025 | 9:22 pm


Trump diagnosed with ‘chronic venous insufficiency’ after leg swelling

White House says Trump’s exam revealed a ‘benign and common condition’, no serious underlying issues found.

Published on 17 July 2025 | 9:17 pm


Top anti-corruption group flees El Salvador amid government crackdown

The rights group Cristosal says it has evacuated staff from El Salvador amid pressure from President Nayib Bukele.

Published on 17 July 2025 | 8:16 pm


Brazil’s Lula slams Trump, says there is no ‘logic’ to US tariff threat

Brazilian president says that Donald Trump was elected to lead the US, not to be 'the emperor of the world'.

Published on 17 July 2025 | 7:57 pm


Video: US Attorney General tours Alcatraz prison with eye toward reopening

US Attorney General Pam Bondi visited the infamous Alcatraz prison in San Francisco Bay.

Published on 17 July 2025 | 7:55 pm


‘Tool of a tyrant’: Maurene Comey, ex-FBI chief’s daughter, fired by Trump

Following her termination as a federal prosecutor, Maurene Comey called on her colleagues to condemn 'abuses of power'.

Published on 17 July 2025 | 6:56 pm


Slovenia bars far-right Israeli cabinet ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich

Foreign minister says Slovenia acted after EU foreign ministers failed to agree on joint action against Israel.

Published on 17 July 2025 | 6:48 pm


Pakistan monsoon rains death toll rises to 159 after 63 die in one day

Torrential rain has triggered flooding, destroyed hundreds of houses, and killed more than 150 people in the past month.

Published on 17 July 2025 | 6:23 pm


UK and Germany sign first bilateral treaty since WWII, focusing on defence

UK's Starmer says plan in place in event of ceasefire in Ukraine once Russia's Putin agrees to 'unconditional' truce.

Published on 17 July 2025 | 6:23 pm


Why is Israel escalating its strikes against Syria?

Fighting between Bedouin tribes and local fighters in Syria’s predominantly Druze city of Suwayda has killed dozens.

Published on 17 July 2025 | 5:54 pm


How Zohran Mamdani reached a multilingual, multicultural New York online

Mamdani surged from one percent in polls in February to 56 percent by July, fuelled in no small part by social media.

Published on 17 July 2025 | 5:50 pm


Marathon record-holder Ruth Chepngetich suspended for positive doping test

Chepngetich suspended after testing positive for banned diuretic test, with further investigation pending.

Published on 17 July 2025 | 5:38 pm


France withdraws from its last military bases in Senegal

France has handed over its two remaining military bases in Senegal, ending its 65-year presence in the African country.

Published on 17 July 2025 | 4:53 pm


Barcelona talks with DR Congo leaked ahead of new sponsorship deal

Barcelona reportedly in talks with DR Congo over football sponsorship deal with war-hit central African country.

Published on 17 July 2025 | 4:24 pm


Uber to invest in $300m in EV maker Lucid amid robotaxi deal

The ride sharing company will use 20,000 SUVs starting with a US city in 2026.

Published on 17 July 2025 | 4:21 pm