45+ min ago (451+ words) Alexander Isak scored his maiden goal for Liverpool as the Reds ended their two-game EPL losing streak at West Ham. Liverpool's record signing Alexander Isak scored his first English Premier League goal for the Reds as the under-pressure football champions snapped a woeful run of form with a much-needed 2-0 win at West Ham United on Sunday. Liverpool had endured their worst spell in over 70 years, losing nine of their previous 12 games, and manager Arne Slot took drastic measures, leaving Mohamed Salah out of his starting lineup for the first time in the Premier League. Salah's replacement Florian Wirtz looked sharp, though he squandered Liverpool's best chance of the first half with his tame effort from close range, allowing goalkeeper Alphonse Areola to save. Isak, who had looked short of form and fitness, spurned two opportunities before the break, drawing a…...

46+ min ago (112+ words) Donald Trump declared Venezuela's airspace "closed' on Saturday. Venezuela has accused Washington of a "colonial threat" against its sovereignty after US President Donald Trump said he was shutting down the country's airspace. The Latin American nation is on high alert after United States attacks on boats nearby and a major military deployment in the Caribbean that includes the world's largest aircraft carrier. Trump says he is fighting drug trafficking. But is that the real reason? Mark Pfeifle " US Republican strategist and a former White House deputy national security adviser Paul Dobson " Independent journalist and political analyst in Venezuela Christopher Sabatini " Senior research fellow for Latin America at Chatham House...

3+ hour, 34+ min ago (46+ words) [Ukrainian chief of staff] Andriy Yermak said that he will be very open and transparent..." Ukrainian Official "very transparent" about investigation Ukrainian Member of Parliament Lisa Yasko discusses the investigation of President Zelenskyy's chief of staff Andriy Yermak over corruption accusations following his resignation....

4+ hour, 18+ min ago (109+ words) Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a formal pardon from President Isaac Herzog in his long-running corruption cases. Netanyahu requests Israel's president grant a pardon in corruption cases Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a formal pardon from President Isaac Herzog in his long-running corruption cases, for the sake of "national unity. Israels opposition says Netanyahu must admit guilt and resign. Netanyahu requests Israel's president grant a pardon in corruption cases Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a formal pardon from President Isaac Herzog in his long-running corruption cases, for the sake of "national unity. Israels opposition says Netanyahu must admit guilt and resign....

4+ hour, 37+ min ago (144+ words) All the updates as Chelsea hold Arsenal to a draw despite going down to 10 men in the first half after Caicedo sees red. All the updates as Chelsea hold Arsenal to a draw despite going down to 10 men in the first half after Caicedo sees red. By Patrick Keddie and Rohan Sharma This page is now closed, but a summary of the football game is available below, and you can click'here'for our full match report. Thanks for joining us at'Al Jazeera Sport. All the updates as Chelsea hold Arsenal to a draw despite going down to 10 men in the first half after Caicedo sees red. By Patrick Keddie and Rohan Sharma This page is now closed, but a summary of the football game is available below, and you can click'here'for our full match report. Thanks for joining us at'Al Jazeera…...

6+ hour, 21+ min ago (72+ words) A huge fireball exploded at a waste facility in an Australian suburb in western Sydney. Massive fire erupts at waste facility in western Sydney A huge fireball exploded at a waste facility in an Australian suburb in western Sydney, sending flames 100 metres into the sky. Authorities are investigating the fire's cause, but say a chemical tank exploded in the blaze, sending concrete debris flying and causing damage to nearby buildings....

6+ hour, 59+ min ago (724+ words) The pontiff is set to meet Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun and deliver a speech to authorities and diplomats later today. Pope Leo XIV has reiterated the Vatican's insistence on a two-state resolution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, saying it's the "only solution" that can guarantee justice for both sides. Leo made the comments as he flew from Turkiye to Lebanon on Sunday for the second and final leg of his maiden international voyage as pope. On the flight, the pontiff was asked by reporters about his private talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan upon his arrival in Ankara, and whether they discussed the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. Leo confirmed they had and said Turkiye has an "important role to play" to end both conflicts. On Gaza, he repeated the Holy See's longstanding position supporting a two-state solution for Israel…...

8+ hour, 16+ min ago (20+ words) A global roundup of some of last week's events. A global roundup of some of last week's events....

8+ hour, 16+ min ago (60+ words) Tens of thousands of anti-corruption protesters in the Philippines call for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr to resign. Thousands of anti-corruption protesters in Manila say Marcos must resign Tens of thousands of anti-corruption protesters in the Philippines are calling for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr to resign. Al Jazeera's Barnaby Lo explains the allegations from the Manila protest....

8+ hour, 21+ min ago (110+ words) Sudan's army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces eye more territory as international stakeholders push for truce. Sudan's army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces eye more territory as international stakeholders push for truce. The humanitarian situation in Sudan remains dire as the country's army " the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) " remains locked in a devastating conflict with the paramilitary, Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The generals leading the two sides, both accused of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity in the resource-rich Northeast African nation, show no real signs of yielding to international calls for a ceasefire. Here are the key battlefield, humanitarian and political developments from this month....