Rafah bombing intensifies despite UN truce call

Rafah bombing intensifies despite UN truce call

Israeli forces have again targeted residential areas in Rafah. Gaza’s health ministry says at least 12 people were killed in the latest attack on the city. More than 1.5 million people are taking shelter there. The Israeli military’s continued strikes, ignore the UN Security Council’s resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Al Jazeera’s…

Myanmar’s mandatory conscription: Thousands are fleeing the country

Myanmar’s mandatory conscription: Thousands are fleeing the country

The armed forces in Myanmar are struggling with a recruitment problem. Casualties in the war against rebel forces, desertion and low morale have depleted the ranks. Mandatory conscription is due to be reintroduced next month. But many young men are choosing to join the resistance forces, or flee the country instead. Al Jazeera’s Tony Cheng…

Search and rescue efforts suspended for six people following Baltimore bridge collapse

Search and rescue efforts suspended for six people following Baltimore bridge collapse

The US Coast Guard says it is suspending search and rescue efforts in Baltimore, after a cargo ship lost power and hit a bridge – causing it to collapse. State Police say the rescue mission has now changed to a recovery operation, to find the six people who are still missing. Two people were rescued,…

Pentagon chief says civilian death toll in Gaza ‘far too high’

Pentagon chief says civilian death toll in Gaza ‘far too high’

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has told Israel’s Defence Minister the safety of civilians in Rafah is a top priority. Yoav Gallant travelled to the Pentagon for the in-person meeting on Tuesday. Israel says its planning a ground offensive in the southern-most city of the Gaza strip, where 1 point 5 million displaced Palestinians have…

Long-shot candidate Robert F Kennedy announces vice president pick

Long-shot candidate Robert F Kennedy announces vice president pick

Independent US Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Junior, has announced his running mate for November’s election. California lawyer and philanthropist Nicole Shanahan will run for the Vice-Presidency, alongside Kennedy’s long-shot bid for the White House. Kennedy is seeking to grow support among voters who are unhappy with November’s rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump….

Men Fail Miserably When Quizzed on Women

Men Fail Miserably When Quizzed on Women

Women have contributed so much to the world. But we often wonder, how much does the average guy know about women’s history? So we went out onto Hollywood Boulevard where all the smartest people line up and we invited men, passing by our studio to take a women’s history mini-quiz. SUBSCRIBE to get the latest #Kimmel: http://bit.ly/JKLSubscribe Visit the…

Florida social media ban: Governor signs law restricting use for minors

Florida social media ban: Governor signs law restricting use for minors

Florida will have one of the country’s most restrictive social media bans for minors—iif it withstands expected legal challenges—uunder a bill signed by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday. The bill will ban social media accounts for children under 14 and require parental permission for 14- and 15-year-olds. It was slightly watered down from…

Holy week walk in southern Mexico: Migrants march against immigration policies

Holy week walk in southern Mexico: Migrants march against immigration policies

In southern Mexico, thousands of migrants have set off in a caravan heading toward the US border on a ‘Holy Week march’. It’s become an annual tradition to protest against immigration policies in the US and Mexico, underscoring the plight of displaced people. Al Jazeera’s Manuel Rapalo reports. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us…

Six still missing after Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

Six still missing after Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

Rescue and recovery efforts are continuing in Baltimore after a cargo ship rammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing the bridge to collapse, and sending a road crew into the river below. As the search for 6 missing crew continues, US President Joe Biden says he’ll move heaven and earth to reopen and rebuild…