Marine Le Pen on trial: French far-right leader accused of misusing EU funds

China has transformed into a shipbuilding powerhouse over the past two decades, cementing its status as a major maritime power. In 2023, more than half of the world’s commercial shipbuilding came from China, while the U.S. accounted for less than 1%. WSJ takes a look at the strategies that led to this growth and examines…

According to Human Rights Watch, the Chinese government is closing and destroying a vast number of mosques in Ningxia and Gansu provinces. It is part of its “mosque consolidation” policy. But the rights watchdog calls the crackdown a “systematic effort” to curb the practice of Islam in China. Molly Gambhir brings you the report. #china…

Gideon Levy, an Israeli journalist and author, spoke to Al Jazeera about whether Israel will strike back against Iran. If Israel would make such a move, he said, then “we are facing a regional war”. It’s a scenario he does not think will happen, especially, he said, “after the very clear and impressive aid of…

Ramsey Nasr is a Palestinian Dutch actor and writer who’s been vocal in trying to change the Dutch mindset on Gaza. He recently wrote a piece highlighting the idea of human dignity, and how it applies to Palestinians in Gaza. Here’s his story in his own words. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on…

Finland’s education system has implemented a reversal in its policy regarding digital devices, urging students to limit their use of phones and laptops during school hours. This shift marks a departure from the country’s previous push for digitisation in classrooms. Education experts have raised concerns that prolonged screen time is contributing to decreased attention spans…

Ukrainian troops fighting in the east of the country are struggling with an acute shortage of ammunition. President, Volodomyr Zelenskyy, has again urged Western allies to provide more air defence systems as Russian forces continue to make gains. Al Jazeera’s Charles Stratford reports from near the frontlines in eastern Ukraine. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe…