Nicaragua strips lawyers of certification in latest crackdown on dissent
The government of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo has been accused of human rights abuses against critics.

The government of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo has been accused of human rights abuses against critics.








![Satellite imagery shows an Iranian port building before the recent U.S. strikes in Sarkhur Tahruyi, Hormozgan Province, Iran, July 7, 2026. 2026 [Planet Labs PBC/Handout/Reuters]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image-1783652738.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)

Kim Wehle says rising threats against judges are eroding the rule of law.

Andy Burnham took to social media to apologise for the Labour Party’s initial stance on Israeli attacks in Gaza.
State Attorney General Raul Torrez accused the Trump administration of withholding records, harming his investigation.
Tens of thousands of people remain unaccounted for nearly two weeks after a pair of deadly earthquakes struck the coast.

Al Jazeera’s Robert McBride has the latest from Beirut with concerns on how renewed fighting could impact Lebanon.
Former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is the frontrunner. If no rival emerges, he could become PM this month.

After a tense night of overnight US-led strikes on Iran, air raid alerts sounded across Gulf states.
The prime minister was presented with an award during a visit to the Seychelles, adding to his large trophy collection.

Millions gathered in the holy city of Karbala, Iraq to pay their respects at the funeral of Iran’s late supreme leader.
Former Obama official is expected to run for president in 2028, with speech reflecting shifting Democratic sentiments.