South Sudan’s army, following territorial losses in recent weeks, has announced a major military operation against opposition forces, raising fears for civilian safety. In a statement on Sunday, army spokesman Lul Ruai Koang said Operation Enduring Peace would commence as he ordered civilians to evacuate three counties in Jonglei state immediately. He directed aid groups […]
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Severe heatwave envelops South Australia as Victoria braces for record-breaking weather and fire threats | Australia weather
South Australia faced another day of searing heat on Monday, as Victorians prepared for conditions forecast to be the hottest in history and more than 1100 residents told to get ready to evacuate ahead of extreme fire danger. Tuesday could see heat records broken throughout eastern South Australia and Victoria, with maximums expected to be […]
After four shark attacks in 48 hours, NSW authorities urge beachgoers ‘just go to a pool’ | New South Wales
A surfer has been taken to hospital after being bitten by a shark off the coast of a New South Wales national park campground, the state’s fourth incident in 48 hours. The local health district said the man, 39, was in hospital in a stable condition with minor injuries. The attack took place near the […]
A South Korean court sentences Yoon to 5 years in prison on charges related to martial law decree : NPR
A picture of former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is placed on a board as supporters gather outside Seoul Central District Court, in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Lee Jin-man/AP hide caption toggle caption Lee Jin-man/AP A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison Friday […]
South Korea’s former president found guilty in martial law case | Politics
NewsFeed A South Korean court has sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in jail after finding him guilty on charges stemming from his declaration of martial law in December 2024. Al Jazeera’s Jack Barton is outside the court in Seoul. Published On 16 Jan 202616 Jan 2026 Click here to share on […]
South Carolina reports 99 new measles cases
At least 99 new measles cases are being reported in South Carolina amid the state’s outbreak. This brings the total number of cases in the state to 310. There are currently 200 people in quarantine, according to health officials. The outbreak has been ongoing as state health officials continue to push for vaccinations. The majority of […]
After STC hubris, dream of South Yemen looks further away | Conflict News
Landing at Aden International Airport on a trip in late 2017, the plane had two flags visible as it moved along the tarmac. One was the flag of the former South Yemen, resurrected as a symbol of Yemen’s secessionist southern movement. The other was of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the movement’s primary backer. Passing […]
Cameroon edge South Africa 2-1 to book AFCON quarterfinal with Morocco | Football News
Goals either side of half-time by Junior Tchamadeu and Christian Kofane took Cameroon through to the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals at South Africa’s expense, as the Indomitable Lions edged their last-16 clash 2-1. Tchamadeu opened the scoring in the 34th minute at Al Medina Stadium in Rabat on Sunday, and teenage Bayer Leverkusen forward […]
Man arrested after woman and man die in alleged double fatal stabbing in Sydney | New South Wales
A man has been arrested after a woman and a man – both aged in their 30s – died in an alleged double fatal stabbing in Sydney. Police said emergency services were called to the home in Quakers Hill just before 5am on Sunday, responding to reports of a disturbance. Around half an hour after […]
Call for citizen scientists to monitor threatened turtle species on NSW beaches | New South Wales
The first sea turtle nest discovery of the breeding season has led to a rescue mission and kicked off a campaign to protect an endangered species. The nest, found recently on the New South Wales north coast, was too close to the water’s edge and the eggs needed to be moved to save them from […]