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• Al Jazeera condemns raid on its office by Tunisian forces July 26, 2021
  Al Jazeera Media Network says it views the closure of its office 'as an attack on press freedom'.
• Saudi Arabia suspends $2B sale of desalination plant July 26, 2021
  The disruption, blamed on the coronavirus pandemic, is seen as a setback to the kingdom's privatisation plans.
• Get ready for biggest criminal trial in Vatican’s modern history July 26, 2021
  A cardinal and nine others are accused of bleeding the Vatican of tens of millions of dollars in donations.
• Norway ten years after the Utøya massacre July 26, 2021
  Multicultural and multireligious Norway is here to stay, and undefeatedly so.
• Lebanon: Najib Mikati named new prime minister-designate July 26, 2021
  The billionaire from Tripoli is now tasked with forming a reformist government for a possible third stint as PM.
• World reacts to Tunisia’s political turmoil July 26, 2021
  Here are some reactions from around the world to Tunisian president's decision to suspend parliament and dismiss the PM.
• South Africa & The Zuma Factor | Start Here July 26, 2021
  What’s behind the recent unrest in South Africa?
• Afghanistan’s neighbours need to step in if they want stability July 26, 2021
  If the Taliban take over Kabul or another civil war starts, chaos would spread across the region.
• Column: That time I met KKK Grand Wizard David Duke July 26, 2021
  In his column recalling past interviews, A. Craig Copetas describes an encounter with the leader of the Ku Klux Klan.
• French parliament approves COVID passes despite protests July 26, 2021
  New law extends use of health certificates in daily life, introduces mandatory vaccinations for healthcare workers.
• Tunisia crisis: Clashes at parliament day after PM sacked – Live July 26, 2021
  Clashes around army-barricaded parliament a day after President Saied removed the gov’t, legislature following rallies.
• Investors in China’s $100bn private education business are stuck July 26, 2021
  For now, investors are stuck between marking down their portfolios drastically or getting battered in a sell-off.
• Tunisia police storm Al Jazeera office in Tunis July 26, 2021
  Security forces involved in the raid said they were carrying out instructions and asked all journalists to leave. 
• Under pressure, Iranian MPs postpone internet restriction bill July 26, 2021
  The legislation aims to criminalise the use of blocked services, hand some internet controls to armed forces.
• What we know so far about Tunisia’s political crisis July 26, 2021
  Tunisia faces political, economic crisis again as President Saied removes PM Mechichi, suspends Parliament.
• India’s pandemic-hit lunchbox men battle food delivery start-ups July 26, 2021
  Mumbai's renowned 'dabbawalas' partner with a trendy restaurant chain to take on India's billion-dollar start-ups.
• UK: Structures of power and systems of exclusion July 26, 2021
  Community activist Temi Mwale and political activist Athian Akec are on a mission to end youth violence in the UK.
• Lebanon: President Aoun holds consultations to name PM-designate July 26, 2021
  Former premier and billionaire businessman Mikati looks set to receive the majority of the votes.
• ‘When the blood starts’: Spike in Ahmadi persecution in Pakistan July 26, 2021
  Attacks and blasphemy cases against minority sect spike, driven by rise of far-right group and a religious campaigner.
• Japan’s 13-year-old Nishiya wins Olympics skateboarding gold July 26, 2021
  Momiji Nishiya has become the country's youngest gold medal winner at 13.