Trump endorses Mike Johnson to return as US House speaker, despite backlash

Trump endorses Mike Johnson to return as US House speaker, despite backlash

United States President-elect Donald Trump has endorsed the continued leadership of Mike Johnson in the House of Representatives, in an apparent attempt to limit Republican discord in the new year. In a post to his online platform Truth Social on Monday, Trump appealed to his Make America Great Again (MAGA) base in rallying support for…

2024 was a year of anti-Palestinian censorship and active art rebellion

2024 was a year of anti-Palestinian censorship and active art rebellion

For artists, it is difficult to reflect on the past year without thinking about Israel’s genocide in Gaza that has killed more than 45,000 Palestinians per the official count or more than 220,000 per realistic estimates. While art is something to be enjoyed, as it enriches every aspect of our lives, identities, and culture, it…

Why has Russia rejected Trump’s Ukraine truce plan?

Why has Russia rejected Trump’s Ukraine truce plan?

Russia has trashed a plan pitched by US President-elect Donald Trump’s team to end the Russia-Ukraine war by deferring Kyiv’s NATO membership in exchange for a ceasefire, according to Russian state-owned media. Trump’s win in the November presidential election, his repeated criticism of Ukraine and United States funding for Kyiv, and his promise to end the…

Top 5 January transfer targets: Rashford, Salah, Osimhen, Alexander-Arnold

Top 5 January transfer targets: Rashford, Salah, Osimhen, Alexander-Arnold

The January transfer window opens in Europe as soon as the clock hits midnight to usher in 2025. With it comes the usual mid-season scramble for clubs attempting to fix their woes – usually short-term issues desperately needing quick fixes as opposed to long-term strategic moves. Al Jazeera Sport picks the top five names that…

Olmo closer to Barcelona exit after registration request rejected

Olmo closer to Barcelona exit after registration request rejected

A Spanish court has rejected Barcelona’s request to register Dani Olmo beyond the year’s end, potentially pushing the star closer to leaving the Catalan giants for free. The Spain playmaker, who has six goals in 15 appearances for the Bernabeu-based club this season, signed from Bundesliga club RB Leipzig last summer for a reported $62.5m,…