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The USS George Washington is departing the Pacific and expected to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East amid growing concerns about mental health and supply issues aboard the long-deployed carrier.

The Yasukuni Shrine, which commemorates over 2.4 million people who died in wars, became controversial after enshrining 14 convicted World War II Japanese war criminals.

About 16,000 more people died compared to the usual numbers in Europe because of the heatwave, the European Mortality Monitoring Network stated in an analysis.

It happened near the university's Quad Annexes, where campus police and Chesterfield County officers discovered five people suffering from gunshot wounds outside campus dormitories.

Hereditary Prince Alois announced the change in his speech marking the country's national day. He said it was approved on Wednesday by the necessary two-thirds majority of family members who can vote on such matters.

Volodymyr Zelensky said Flamingo cruise missiles struck the rocket facility, about 900 km (560 miles) from Ukraine's border

Last month, Iran's army said it had retrieved the body of Iranian pilot Majid Kazemi, who was killed during an attack on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar in early March.

The epicentre was located at Pematangsiantar, about 126 kilometres (78 miles) southeast of the island's capital Medan. It came hours after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake killed 47 in the country.

Global conflicts, tariffs and disruption around established trade routes have pushed shipping companies to look for alternatives. The Suez Canal route has become increasingly difficult to rely on.

International organisations and the UN say the Taliban have struggled to address the natural and humanitarian crises Afghanistan has faced over the past five years, in part because Afghan women are under severe restrictions.

The 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in Indonesia early Saturday, triggering a brief tsunami warning.

US intelligence agencies assessed that a test of alliance resolve could happen as early as this autumn, with possible operations ranging from cyberattacks to incursions along NATO's eastern edge

Indonesia experiences frequent earthquakes due to its location in the Pacific "Ring of Fire", an arc of intense seismic activity stretching from Japan through Southeast Asia and across the Pacific basin.

Stephanie Millinger achieved this feat by completing 12 such push-ups in one minute.

Tehran's reaction came after Donald Trump said he would "finish defeating" Iran and "soon" declare the Strait of Hormuz part of US territory.

The spring served as a lifeline for the nearby village of Fasayil in the fertile Jordan Valley, where Palestinians have relied on it for generations for food, employment and to supplement irregular Israeli supplies to their domestic taps.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters that the US military could keep a naval presence in the region to enforce its blockade of Iran, which has inflicted severe economic damage on the country.

Settlers at Qusra near Nablus have since Sunday been blockading Palestinian homes, including one owned by a US citizen, with residents saying they have been cut off from food and other supplies.

A tsunami warning was later lifted but people were warned not to return to damaged buildings for fear that aftershocks may bring them down. Dozens of aftershocks have already been felt, the strongest measured at a magnitude of 6.1.

The race between the US and China for technological leadership has reached a pivotal moment, as Chinese open-weight AI models have made rapid gains against proprietary systems from US companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic.

Authorities warn residents to take precautions as storm expected to bring rain and strong winds to the island chain.

Jason Arday was found dead on Friday, just days after resigning amid intense scrutiny over his academic work.

Turkish president tells Al Jazeera that the recently signed agreement is open to new members as he pledges continued support.

At least one person was killed and around 42 others were injured after a violent wildfire hit a coastal town in Croatia.

Al-Burhan pledged temporary immunity and legal protections for participants in a Sudanese national dialogue.

Ukraine used domestically produced Flamingo missiles to hit targets in Russia's southwestern Samara region.

Three Palestinian families say they have been trapped inside their homes in the occupied West Bank for nearly a week.

A decade ago, student leaders were jailed for shouting 'Azadi', which means freedom.

Mexico is sending its first blind women's football team to compete in an international tournament. Players cannot wait.

Drones are no longer the advantage for only one side.   

Afghans have gathered in Kabul to mark five years since the Taliban returned to power.

Dr Jason Arday has been found dead days after resigning from Cambridge University due to plagiarism allegations.

An Austrian activist in Vienna is challenging the city over public toilet fees.

Police found the gunshot victims near the US university's halls of residence.

The United Nations says armed groups opposed to the government remain active.

With the fall of the former government in Kabul, thousands of Afghans were forced to flee the country, many to Europe.

Taiwan has long prepared for a Chinese military invasion but wars in Iran and Ukraine expose new potential threats.

The Indian PM said Maoist-influenced Naxalite rebellion is largely gone, but its ideological backers still pose threat.

Dozens of people have been killed after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Indonesia’s Flores Island.

Defence Minister Koizumi's visit to Yasukuni Shrine comes on the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in WWII.

The Taliban government brought security and stability but is facing increasing alienation of the general population.

The 26-year-old striker cost the Ligue 1 champions a reported 50 million euros ($58m) and has signed a five-year deal.

Premier League winners Arsenal and FA Cup holders Man City prepare to trade blows as English top-flight season nears.

An overnight Israeli strike on a family home in Ansar, southern Lebanon, killed at least seven people.

Australia close Day Three of the first Test against Bangladesh on 161-4, trailing the record-chasing tourists by 67.