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Chemical spill turns Brazilian lake blue and kills fish
A chemical spill in the city of Jundiaí has turned a lake bright blue, killing fish and dyeing local wildlife.
In Istanbul, Russia plays chess while the West is stuck in make-believe
The war can only end on Moscow’s terms. The West’s inability to accept this harsh reality keeps Ukraine bleeding.
The US can help Syria with “democratic political transition”
Lifting sanctions in Syria has rare bipartisan support in the US, according to Richard Weitz at Nato Defense College.
Israel kills hundreds of Palestinians as it escalates attacks in Gaza
Israel has killed at least 100 Palestinians in what’s reported to be some of the heaviest bombing since the war began.
Istanbul talks highlight Turkiye’s balancing act between Russia and Ukraine
Since the outbreak of the war, Turkiye has weighed its support for Ukraine against maintaining its ties to Russia.
Russia, Ukraine agree prisoner swap as talks end in less than two hours
Kyiv and Moscow agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war each, heads of delegations say.
In surprise move Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk ousts CEO amid sagging sales
Days earlier, Novo Nordisk cut its sales and profit forecast for first time since the launch of Wegovy four years ago.
Seventy-seven years after the Nakba, we are naming our new ruin
What began in 1948 has become something even darker. On this anniversary, we call it al-Ibādah - the Destruction.
Man City vs Crystal Palace: FA Cup final – preview, team news, kickoff
Al Jazeera Sport takes a look at England's showpiece cup final as Man City look to end a terrible year on a high.
Trump calls on Iran to ‘move quickly’ on nuclear proposal
The US president has repeatedly threatened to unleash air strikes targeting Iran’s programme if a deal isn’t reached.

