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Senior NATO officials were not warned about US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany within the next 6-12 months prior to the Pentagon’s announcement on Friday. Questions about logistics such as from where and how the troops will be withdrawn have risen. It’s also unclear how…

The long-awaited deal creates one of the world’s largest free trade areas with 720m potential consumers.By Al Jazeera Staff and The Associated PressPublished On 1 May 20261 May 2026The long-awaited trade deal between the European Union and South America’s Mercosur bloc has provisionally come into effect, boosting business ties amid…

LISTEN | “We’re number 2!” Why a Canadian hospital is boasting:White Coat Black Art26:30″We’re number 2!” Why a Canadian hospital is boastingIf you live in Toronto, you may have heard University Health Network (UHN) bragging on the radio about being the top hospital in Canada for the eighth year in…

EXPLAINERAs Mali faces its biggest security challenge in years, Al Jazeera profiles leaders from the government as well as armed groups.Published On 30 Apr 202630 Apr 2026Armed violence has intensified in Mali since Saturday after an al-Qaeda-linked armed group working with separatists attacked several military bases across multiple cities, including…

EXPLAINERAs Mali faces its biggest security challenge in years, Al Jazeera profiles leaders from the government as well as armed groups.Published On 30 Apr 202630 Apr 2026Armed violence has intensified in Mali since Saturday after an al-Qaeda-linked armed group working with separatists attacked several military bases across multiple cities, including…

Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes had 23 points apiece as the Toronto Raptors withstood a late charge by the…

Confederations back Gianni Infantino’s run in 2027 head of football’s global governing body.Published On 30 Apr 202630 Apr 2026FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s hopes of securing re-election as the head of world football have received an enormous boost after pledges of support from the African and Asian regional confederations.The Confederation of…

EXPLAINERAs Mali faces its biggest security challenge in years, Al Jazeera profiles leaders from the government as well as armed groups.Published On 30 Apr 202630 Apr 2026Armed violence has intensified in Mali since Saturday after an al-Qaeda-linked armed group working with separatists attacked several military bases across multiple cities, including…

Listen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.UPDATE: As of Sunday afternoon, Highway 16 has partially reopened to single-lane alternating traffic. Debris from Saturday’s rock slide…

EXPLAINERAs Mali faces its biggest security challenge in years, Al Jazeera profiles leaders from the government as well as armed groups.Published On 30 Apr 202630 Apr 2026Armed violence has intensified in Mali since Saturday after an al-Qaeda-linked armed group working with separatists attacked several military bases across multiple cities, including…

Money market funds are mutual funds that invest in short-term debt instruments with high credit quality, including US Treasury bills and short-term unsecured corporate-backed notes (aka commercial paper). Money market funds aim to sustain a net asset value of $1.00 per share while offering higher yields than bank savings accounts.…

Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Members of the 1st Canadian Ranger Patrol Group have arrived to their final destination after a 52-day exercise that…

Germany’s ruling coalition has agreed an emergency energy package after a weekend of marathon negotiations, cutting the mineral oil tax on diesel and petrol by around 17 cents per litre for two months in response to surging fuel prices. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU), Vice Chancellor and Finance…