The pressure is mounting on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to Washington.
Mandelson resigned after his ties with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein came to light publicly.
Attention is now focused on a failed security-vetting decision, why it was overridden, and what the prime minister knew at the time.

Al Jazeera’s Sonia Gallego reports from London.

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As fighting pauses in the United States–Israel war on Iran, military strategist Bryan Clark tells Talk to Al Jazeera that Washington’s goals have kept shifting, from regime change to claims of success. He argues that the US escalated too far too fast, fell into an “escalation trap”, and may have left Iran with its most powerful lever yet: the threat of disrupting the Strait of Hormuz.

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When Israel unleashed strikes on Lebanon last month, many of those forced to flee barely had time to grab the essentials.
Now those returning to their destroyed homes are trying to salvage mementos of their shattered lives.
Among them, 60-year-old Zahra Eid, who's come back to the southern district of Tyre.

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Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have returned to a familiar and volatile pattern, with both Iran and the United States reverting to pressure tactics that leave commercial shipping caught in the middle.

Speaking to Al Jazeera, Alexandru Hudisteanu, a military and diplomatic analyst, said the situation has effectively reset despite brief hopes of de-escalation.

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Two gatherings in two European cities with opposing political perspectives.
In Barcelona, left-leaning world leaders discussed the threat the growing far right poses to democratic institutions.
Their aim? To bring together progressive forces under a single banner to counter right-wing authoritarianism.
While in Milan, far-right figures rallied against what they called
the tragedy" that has become Europe.
They are calling for fewer regulations from Brussels - but tighter controls on security.
How will this polarisation play out globally?

Presenter: Tom McRae

Guests:
Ruth Ferrero-Turrion -- Professor of Political Science at Complutense University of Madrid

Georgios Samaras -- Assistant Professor in Public Policy at King's College London

Rebecca Christie -- Senior Fellow at Bruegel, a European think-tank that specialises in economics

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Iranian professor Mostafa Khoshcheshm told Al Jazeera that Iran is unlikely to join US‑led talks in Pakistan because it views the proposals as recycled, one‑sided and designed to serve Washington and its allies. He argues that Tehran wants an “all‑inclusive deal or nothing” that addresses Gaza, US sanctions, regional security and the American military build‑up, and sees measures like the sea blockade as violations of ceasefire terms.

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Iran will not be left alone to live in peace and prosperity “unless and until it normalises its relationship with the US and accepts Israel as a legitimate player in the Middle East”, argues University of South Florida political scientist Mohsen Milani.

Milani and former White House official Elisa Ewers tell host Steve Clemons that another major stumbling block in Iran-US talks is uranium enrichment. If that is not resolved, or a vague interim deal is made in lieu of a more rigorous treaty, “in two or three years from now, we might see the outbreak of another war”, says Milani.

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In spite of all the optimism from US President Donald Trump, an Iranian source has told Al Jazeera that Tehran believes the two sides are on the verge of escalation.
The source said there is “inconsistency” in Trump's statements and with what's actually happening.

Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem has more from Tehran.

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Israeli media report a court in West Jerusalem has cancelled Benjamin Netanyahu’s testimony in his corruption trial for this week.
It comes after his lawyers cited security and diplomatic reasons.
Judges reportedly say another witness will appear instead, despite opposition from prosecutors.
It's the latest in a series of delays, with his appearances postponed multiple times.

Al Jazeera’s Nour Odeh is following Israeli reaction near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank.

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Israel’s military says two soldiers have been killed in southern Lebanon days into a fragile ceasefire, as protests across Israel highlight discontent with the government’s handling of the conflict.

Al Jazeera's Tony Cheng is following developments in Israel from the Jordanian capital Amman.

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Northeastern Nigeria is facing a surge in suicide bombings after months of relative calm, raising fears that armed groups such as Boko Haram are shifting tactics once again.
Attacks have targeted markets, checkpoints and highways, reviving memories of the conflict's darkest period between 2013 and 2017.
Civilians and security personnel alike are on edge as the government, which has been battling the insurgency for 16 years, pledges renewed operations against the armed groups.

Al Jazeera's Ahmed Idris reports from Maiduguri, Nigeria.

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Israel has established what it calls a "yellow line" in southern Lebanon, a no-go zone restricting movement and targeting anyone who approaches it. The line is based on a similar measure imposed in Gaza after October's ceasefire, where Israeli forces have carried out systematic demolitions, killed civilians, and pushed the boundary deeper into Palestinian territory. To enforce the Lebanese yellow line, Israel would need to seize additional land beyond the areas it currently occupies. More than 1.2 million people have been displaced across Lebanon, many from the south, whilst Israel continues attacks despite a 10-day ceasefire and refuses to withdraw its troops.

Al Jazeera’s Julide Ayger explains.

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Sources have told Al Jazeera that two U-S aircraft carrying security personnel have landed in Rawalpindi, near Pakistan's capital, Islamabad.
That's raising the possibility of another round of talks with Iran

Al Jazeera’s Kamal Hyder reports from Islamabad.

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The Iranian diaspora contains a wide range of often conflicting views. But judging by its representation in mainstream Western media, one might assume the dominant position is support for the war.

We speak to Narges Bajoghli about how diaspora voices are weaponised in coverage of Iran.

Featuring:
Narges Bajoghli – Associate Professor, Johns Hopkins University

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US President Donald Trump says his representatives are going to Pakistan on Monday for negotiations on Iran.
He's threatened to attack Iranian power plants and bridges unless Tehran accepts Washington's terms for a peace deal.

Al Jazeera’s Patty Culhane has more from Washington, DC.

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In southern Lebanese town of Zrariye, a residential building has been reduced to rubble following Israeli attacks.
The four-storey structure collapsed entirely, leaving debris still smouldering.
The destruction stretches across entire blocks, with nearby homes now uninhabitable.
The area has been heavily hit over the past six weeks, with widespread damage reported.
Tens of thousands of residential buildings have been destroyed across southern Lebanon.
The devastation is forcing residents to reconsider whether it is safe to return.
Many are visiting briefly to check homes before leaving again amid ongoing uncertainty.

Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto reports from southern Lebanon.

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This week: 200 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 773 Palestinians in Gaza. Tensions continue in the Strait of Hormuz. Israel draws yellow line in Lebanon. Palestinian Prisoner Day with 10,000 imprisoned. Israel has killed more than 72,549 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023.

In this episode:
- Ali Hashem, Al Jazeera correspondent
- Heidi Pett, Al Jazeera Correspondent
- Obaida Hitto, Al Jazeera Correspondent
- Dalya Al Masri, Al Jazeera Journalist
- Nour Odeh, Al Jazeera Correspondent

Episode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by Marthe van der Wolf. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Andrew Greiner and Munera AlDosari is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.

A French-Lebanese artist has filed a legal complaint in France seeking a war crimes investigation into an Israeli air strike that killed his parents in Beirut in 2024. Ali Cherri, whose family lived in the apartment for decades, is calling for those responsible to be held accountable. The International Federation for Human Rights and Amnesty International say they found no military targets in or near the building. Israel has said its air raids in the Lebanese capital were aimed at destroying Hezbollah sites, but a lawyer supporting the complaint argues that does not justify the attack under international law.

Al Jazeera's Natacha Butler reports from Paris.

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In this episode of Reframe, Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla, General Coordinator of Progressive International, speaks to Naledi Pandor about where power resides in the international order today and if the Global South can unite to provide a counterbalance to the US. They also discuss the importance of international solidarity and what the world can learn from South Africa’s struggle against apartheid.

Naledi Pandor is a politician and academic who held six ministerial portfolios during her time in South Africa’s post-apartheid government. As foreign minister, she spearheaded South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. She currently serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees at the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

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Humanoid robots have beaten human runners in a Beijing half-marathon, marking a breakthrough in China's rapidly advancing robotics industry. More than 100 robots competed alongside 12,000 people in the 21-kilometre race, with three crossing the finish line ahead of any human. The champion robot completed the course in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, surpassing the half-marathon world record, though it required guidance near the end. The event reflects China's national push to develop autonomous machines for factories, services and homes, with every race generating data to train the next generation of humanoid technology.

Al Jazeera's Katrina Yu reports from Beijing.

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The US has spent decades trying to squeeze Iran economically.

Six weeks into the Middle East conflict, Tehran is still standing.

US and Israeli attacks on infrastructure, industry and trade have damaged Iran's sanctioned economy even further.

But oil revenues have kept flowing, giving the regime a financial cushion.

The Strait of Hormuz is now at the centre of this economic battle; whoever controls it controls the pressure.

At the negotiating table, sanctions relief, billions in frozen assets and war reparations are all at stake.

Meanwhile, millions of Iranians are bearing the brunt of inflation, shortages and a collapsing currency.

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Thousands of homes across Gaza remain structurally unsafe despite still standing after the war.
With reconstruction stalled and shelters overcrowded, Palestinian families have little choice but to live in buildings with cracked walls, weakened columns and unstable ceilings.
Civil engineers are conducting basic safety assessments and installing makeshift supports using improvised materials, attempting to make parts of homes temporarily habitable.
Building materials remain blocked from entering the Strip, leaving residents to navigate fragmented living spaces divided between usable rooms and areas too dangerous to occupy.

Al Jazeera's Tareq Abu Azzoum reports from Gaza City, Palestine.

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