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Could the UK reverse Brexit?
The UK Labour government is in crisis, and one of the issues that’s been brought to the forefront is Brexit. With the 10-year anniversary of the 2016 referendum approaching, Al Ja…
Harvard Medical School speaker dedicates graduation speech to Lebanon and Palestine
Harvard Medical School graduate Leen Ezzeddine discussed the contradictions of learning about ‘health equity’ at a university that urged students to remain silent as Israel wages …
Illegal gold mining in Brazil: Protected indigenous land damaged in amazon
The Kayapo people in the Amazon face illegal mining and mercury pollution that threaten their health and land. Despite government promises to stop illegal mining, the activity con…
Firefighters work to free riders stuck atop a rollercoaster in Texas
Firefighters worked to free riders stranded 30.4 metres in the air after a rollercoaster malfunctioned and their car became stuck at Pleasure Pier amusement park in Galveston, Tex…
US sources say Iran-US 60-day ceasefire deal done
White House sources confirmed to Al Jazeera that the US and Iran have reached a Memorandum of Understanding to extend the ceasefire for 60 days. But neither Trump nor Iranian offi…
Escalating Israeli Operations in Gaza and Lebanon Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Political commentator Ori Goldberg discusses the background of Israel’s escalation in Gaza and Lebanon, the role of war in Israel’s political landscape, and the impact of regional…
Russian drone attack damages apartment building in Romania
A Russian drone attack set fire to the roof of a residential building in Romania, leaving several residents in need of medical attention. NATO condemned Russia’s “recklessness”, w…
Israel Intensifies Gaza Strikes Despite Ceasefire, Hundreds Reported Killed
Israeli strikes in Gaza have intensified despite a ceasefire, killing hundreds of Palestinians, displacing residents through evacuation orders, and causing widespread destruction …
WHO chief visits DRC amidst Ebola crisis and urges international community to increase support
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visits the DR Congo to highlight challenges being faced in dealing with the Ebola crisis. He called on the international community to ‘increas…
US prosecutors probe FIFA: Investigation over World Cup ticketing complaints
US prosecutors in New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA World Cup ticket sales after fan complaints about high prices and misleading seat allocations, with some buyers sa…
Southern Lebanon funerals: Victims of Israeli attacks laid to rest in tyre
Israel has escalated military operations in southern Lebanon, declaring combat zones and issuing evacuation orders while targeting bridges and roads, amid reported casualties and …
Israeli attack on southern Gaza: Strike sparks fire in Khan Younis, killing two people
Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed civilians and caused widespread destruction, amid ongoing ceasefire violations and expanding military operations that continue to deepen the hu…
Xenophobic attacks in South Africa: Ethiopian migrants question increasing hostility
Police in South Africa are conducting immigration checks targeting suspected undocumented foreigners, leading to detentions and business closures in Durban amid rising unrest and …
Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad during test
A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin exploded during a test at the Florida launch pad Thursday night. The explosion shook nearby homes and briefly painted the sky orange.…
At least six feared dead after bridge collapses in northern India
At least six people are feared dead after an under-construction bridge collapsed in India's Uttar Pradesh state. Local officials say the collapse was triggered by heavy rain, trap…
Board of Peace is a fiction : Analysis
Khaled Elgindy, senior fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, joins Al Jazeera's live from Arlington, Virginia, where he said Israel is exceeding ceasefire lim…
Netanyahu orders Israeli army to seize 70 percent of Gaza | AJ Shorts
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has ordered the military to take control of 70 percent of the Gaza Strip, in defiance of the October 2025 ceasefire agreement. Ne…
Vance says US not there yet on Iran, but close
The US Vice President says the United States is very close to making a deal with Iran. JD Vance told reporters that he believes that Iran is negotiating in good faith to end the w…
Indians celebrate Eid al-Adha amid prayer restrictions | AJ #shorts
India’s Muslims celebrated Eid al-Adha with mass prayers and gatherings nationwide. Celebrations remained largely peaceful under tight security amid growing anti-Muslim tensions o…
Hundreds of young Mexican women juggle for a World Cup opening match ticket
Hundreds of young women across Mexico are competing for a ticket to the opening match of the 2026 World Cup, after President Claudia Sheinbaum announced she would give away her se…
Defiant Lebanese families refuse to leave Tyre after homes bombed
Families in the Lebanese city of Tyre saw their homes destroyed by Israeli bombs just hours after they were ordered to evacuate the city. Despite the Israeli aggression, many are …
Hajj pilgrims perform symbolic stoning ritual at Jamarat in Saudi city of Mina
The ritual stoning of the Jamarat is one of the central acts of the Hajj pilgrimage, performed over several days at Mina, near Mecca. On the second day of the rite, pilgrims cast …
Trump vs the Media: Who controls the narrative | This is America
President Donald Trump’s communication style has become a defining feature of American political life, with a constant stream of public messaging spanning foreign policy, immigrat…
Europe hit by record-breaking heatwave | AJ #shorts
European countries are issuing heat warnings as an unseasonal heatwave drives record temperatures across the continent. The extreme temperatures come as a UN-backed report warns E…
Floods in Syria: Euphrates River bursts banks, forcing farmers to flee
Flooding has sent people in rural Syria to higher ground as the waters of the Euphrates rise. Days of heavy rain in the region have forced authorities to open several gates at the…
Demands grow for closure of US detention centre over inhumane conditions | AJ #shorts
A group of US lawmakers are joining protesters in demanding a controversial immigration detention centre be shut down. Detainees at Delaney Hall in New Jersey say they have been g…
UN adds Israeli entities to blacklist over sexual violence allegations in conflict
The United Nations has added Israeli entities to its annual global blacklist of perpetrators of sexual violence in conflict zones. Israel’s Prison Service will be included in the …
US threatens Oman with sanctions over Iran's Hormuz tolling system; experts debate
Tensions escalate as the US threatens Oman with sanctions over Iran's proposed tolling system in the Strait of Hormuz, with President Trump warning he would "blow 'em up" if Oman …
Saudi Arabia opens Hira Cultural District museum at Jabal al-Nour, site of first Quran revelation
Saudi Arabia has transformed the area surrounding Jabal al-Nour, the mountain where Muslims believe the Prophet Muhammad received the first Quranic revelation, into the Hira Cultu…
What's behind South Africa's anti-migrant protests? | Inside Story
Foreign workers in South Africa are yet again facing violence and protests by anti-immigrant groups. ...who accuse them of living and working illegally and are demanding they leav…