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Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pentagon pick, faces Senate confirmation hearing
US senators set to grill Hegseth, who has Republican backing, over contentious past statements and controversies.
Brazilian teen Fonseca lights up Australian Open as Medvedev faces fine
Fonseca beats ninth seed Rublev in men's draw while Paolini, Rybakina and Raducanu advance in women's draw on day three.
Gaza attacks continue despite advanced ceasefire talks
Israel’s attacks across Gaza have not slowed, despite widespread optimism over a ceasefire deal to end Gaza genocide.
Where are the LA fires still burning, and why are they so destructive?
The wildfires raging through Los Angeles are the most destructive and likely the deadliest in the county's history.
Qatar says Gaza ceasefire closer than any time before
Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman has said major issues that have prevented a Gaza ceasefire deal have been addressed.
Ben Gvir says ceasefire plan is a ‘surrender’ to Hamas
Itamar Ben Gvir, Israel’s far-right national security minister, says the ceasefire talks constitute a ‘surrender' deal.
Irregular migration into EU dropped sharply in 2024: Border agency
Despite falling total, number of people crossing border from Belarus and Russia jumped 192 percent.
What’s happening with South Korea’s impeachment?
Al Jazeera's Patrick Fok reports from Seoul as President Yoon Suk's impeachment trial was adjourned.
Hundreds of prisoners fighting LA fires for barely a dollar a day
Almost 1,000 US prisoners have been fighting the Los Angeles fires for pay as little as roughly a dollar a day.
Los Angeles wildfires day 8: What’s the latest, what’s next as winds rage?
As authorities continue battling dangerous blazes, we explore what lies ahead this Tuesday.

