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Jordan says air defences intercepted five incoming missiles from Iran
Jordan says it has intercepted five missiles launched from Iran towards its territory. It's the second time the territory has been targeted by Iran in as many days. The Jordanian …
US launches ‘powerful’ strikes on Iran after Jordan attack | AJ #shorts
The US has bombed multiple cities across southern Iran, including Ahvaz and Abadan, in what Central Command described as a ‘heavy wave of strikes’. Earlier, US President Donald Tr…
Rescue operation in Argentina to free more than 100 snow-trapped tourists | AJ #shorts
Emergency services have rescued more than 100 tourists, trapped by a snowstorm near Argentina’s Balcon del Pissis lookout. Two people were hospitalised with hypothermia as rescue …
Israeli strikes leave buildings burning in Gaza City | AJ #shorts
Israeli strikes have displaced dozens of families in Gaza City's Shati refugee camp. Emergency crews raced to put out fires, while residents were forced to flee into the night. Su…
Dramatic sea rescue as firefighters die on the Greek island of Crete
The Greek Coast Guard is rescuing people trapped by rapidly spreading wildfires on the island of Crete. Two firefighters were killed battling the blaze. A third died on the mainla…
Living with fear: Inside a southern Lebanon village divided by Israel | AJ #shorts
Southern Lebanon’s Mansouri village is divided by Israel's Yellow Line, a military boundary separating 6% of Lebanese territory it occupies from the rest of the country. Al Jazeer…
US keeps interest rates steady: War on Iran raises fears of inflation shock
The US Federal Reserve has left interest rates unchanged, as elevated inflation and a jump in oil prices linked to the war on Iran add uncertainty to the outlook. New chairman Kev…
US forces launch strikes against Iran
US Central Command says its forces began the strikes against Iran at 8pm ET on Wednesday (00:00 GMT). In a statement on X, CENTCOM said that the strikes were a “powerful response …
Trump pushes fighter jet sale to Turkiye despite Israeli opposition | AJ #shorts
US President Donald Trump has again signalled support for selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkiye, brushing aside Israeli objections. The potential deal remains blocked by US legal r…
Occupied West Bank violence : Thousands of Palestinians' lives disrupted
Israeli soldiers beat two Palestinian men at a checkpoint, as raids in the occupied West Bank seal off communities and hinder access to care. At Ramallah’s Palestine Medical Compl…
US-Saudi strikes in Iraq: At least 20 Iran-aligned members killed in attacks
The Iraqi army says US-Saudi attacks have hindered its investigation into overnight strikes on Popular Mobilisation Forces – or the PMF. Iraq's presidency says the attacks were a …
Russia charges Telegram founder: Moscow accuses Durov of aiding 'terrorist activities'
Russian authorities have issued an international arrest warrant for Telegram founder Pavel Durov. He has been charged with aiding terrorism. Russia's security service says the mes…
Is FIFA selling parts of the World Cup to private investors? | AJ #shorts
This week FIFA announced plans to form a new subsidiary company to run part of the World Cup and offer a 20% stake to private investors, worth over $4B. Jared Kushner’s brother’s …
Trump threatens Iran strikes after attack on US base in Jordan | AJ Shorts
”It’s our turn.” President Donald Trump says the US will hit Iran “very hard” following an attack on US forces in Jordan. Trump said Iran’s missiles were “knocked down” but the US…
Violent acts by Israeli settlers ‘a disgrace’: Israeli activist calls for international pressure
In an interview with Al Jazeera, former General Director of Peace Now, Yariv Oppenheimer, stated that the recent spike in settler violence in the occupied West Bank is not sudden …
Why did Saudi Arabia join US strikes on Iraq, and what are the risks?
Saudi Arabia's decision to join the US in strikes against targets in Iraq marks a new phase in the regional war. Riyadh had been reluctant to retaliate despite repeated attacks on…
Extreme weather becoming the new normal in the US | This is America
The United States is no stranger to extreme weather — but it's getting worse. Wildfires now burn through more than 3 million hectares a year, almost double the rate of the 1990s. …
Videos show aftermath of US-Saudi strikes on Iraq PMF bases
US and Saudi forces launched coordinated airstrikes targeting Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) bases across Iraq, reportedly killing 20 fighters. Videos show the afte…
Algeria elects first-ever woman speaker of parliament | AJ Shorts
Khalida Boufedeche of the National Liberation Front has become the first-ever woman speaker of Algeria’s parliament. Her election marks a historic milestone, but comes as women ho…
Spain and France battle devastating wildfires as extreme heat fuels early fire season
Wildfires are raging across Spain and France as extreme heat, strong winds and difficult terrain hamper firefighting efforts. In Spain, one blaze has scorched an area almost the s…
Ice cream for education: Gaza cafe raises funds for studies
In war-torn Gaza, a group of Palestinian students opened Flora, an ice cream shop and cafe, to pay university fees and support their families. Juggling long shifts, injuries and l…
Israel's assault on Gaza: Two air strikes hit residential block in al-Shati
Two Israeli air strikes have hit a residential block in al-Shati refugee camp, west of Gaza City. The Israeli military first issued a forced evacuation order before carrying out t…
How is Islamabad handling crisis in Pakistan-administered Kashmir? | Inside Story
It's an election aimed at strengthening democracy in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. But the situation rapidly deteriorated as the vote got underway. Dozens of people were killed i…
Hindus take holy dip in India’s rivers on sacred holiday
Footage shows tens of thousands of Hindu devotees bathing in India’s Ganga and Saryu rivers to mark the sacred festival of Guru Purnima. They’ve flocked to northern India’s holy c…
Fed holds rates as Trump’s tariffs hit 60 countries, White House aide says
Special Assistant to US President Kush Desai explains why Donald Trump extends tariffs to more than 60 trading partners, including China, the EU, the UK, Canada, Japan and Austral…
Bordeaux wildfire battle continues amid extreme heat
Firefighters are on high alert in France as scorching temperatures and winds threaten to fuel a wildfire west of Bordeaux. The blaze has burned 42,000 hectares (103,000 acres) and…
Dr Anthony Fauci pleads the Fifth at Covid hearing
Dr Anthony Fauci declined to answer questions at a Senate hearing on the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic. The former top US health official invoked his Fifth Amendment rights say…
Japan earthquake: Search for survivors continues after Kumamoto quake kills 14
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan on Tuesday, killing at least 14 people and trapping others when a shopping mall's second floor collapse…
Japan earthquake leaves widespread destruction
Videos emerging from southern Japan show the extensive damage from a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck the region, killing at least 13 people. Temples, shopping centres and ind…
Southern Lebanon village remains under Israeli pressure despite ceasefire deal
In Mansouri, southern Lebanon, residents remain unable to return home despite a US-backed ceasefire agreement, as Israeli forces continue to occupy parts of the village and demoli…