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Kazakhstan releases second tiger into the wild | AJ Shorts
Kazakhstan has released a second Siberian tiger, this time a male named Amur, into a nature reserve as part of an ambitious programme to restore wild tigers to the country. Tigers…
US midterms 2026: Democrat Ossoff wins re-election to US senate from Georgia
Al Jazeera calls the Georgia Senate race for Democrat Jon Ossoff, who wins re-election with 64.6% of the vote, defeating Republican challenger Mike Collins. #USMidterms2026 #Georg…
Scepticism as Trump says he’s ending Israel’s $3.8 bn military aid deal | AJ #shorts
US President Donald Trump says he plans to stop the annual $3.8bn military aid package to Israel by the end of the year. US funding to Israel has become a contentious topic. What …
Polls close as US midterm map begins to fill with red and blue
With polls closing in parts of Indiana and Kentucky, early results in Indiana’s 5th and Kentucky’s 6th are seen as a barometer for a possible Democratic “blue wave”, as all 435 Ho…
Stevie Wonder endorses Abdul El-Sayedc| AJ #shorts
Legendary American singer Stevie Wonder has delivered a last minute endorsement of Democrat Abdul El-Sayed for the Senate seat of Michigan, and the Democrats in general as America…
Ballot scanner glitch disrupts voting in New York | AJ #shorts
There have been voting machine scanner failures at polling sites 50 km north of New York City. The malfunctions in Westchester County, New York forced officials to collect paper b…
Al Jazeera begins special coverage of the 2026 US midterm elections
Summary: Al Jazeera begins special coverage of the 2026 US midterm elections, with voters set to decide control of Congress and shape the remainder of Donald Trump’s presidency. …
US midterms 2026: Who controls congress? America is deciding
Americans vote in key midterms with all 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats up for grabs, as Republicans defend slim majorities. The outcome will shape Trump’s ability to push his…
King Charles voices sorrow over slavery but stops short of apology
King Charles opens the Commonwealth summit in Antigua and Barbuda, expressing “profound personal sorrow” over the slave trade but no apology, as UK PM Keir Starmer resists reparat…
Executions rise under Singapore’s tough drug laws | 101 East #shorts
Executions for drug trafficking have risen sharply in Singapore in recent years. The country maintains a zero-tolerance approach to drugs, with some of the world's toughest drug l…
President Zelenskyy says US elections will impact war in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskyy has said that the US midterm elections will impact the ongoing war in his country. The president thanked the United States for its support, …
Netanyahu's eight-seat problem | AJ #shorts
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud-led bloc won the most seats in the general election, but forming a government is another battle. From former rivals to far-right …
Palestinian families return home after Israeli siege of Hebron
Displaced Palestinian families have been cleaning up their homes in Hebron following the withdrawal of Israeli forces after a 10-day siege of the occupied West Bank city. Al Jazee…
Candidates, political leaders make final push as US midterm voters head to polls | AJ #shorts
US candidates across the country are casting their ballots and making final appeals to voters, joining other Americans at the polls in midterm elections which will decide which pa…
US astronauts vote from space in 2026 midterm elections
NASA astronaut Anil Menon demonstrated on social media how he cast his ballot for Harris County in Texas, from space. He was one of three US astronauts aboard the International Sp…
Social security takes centre stage in tight New Hampshire Senate race
New Hampshire’s Senate race pits Democratic Congressman Chris Pappas against Republican John Sununu, a former senator looking to make a comeback from one of the state’s most promi…
Kyiv protest raises suspicions of possible Russian orchestration | AJ #shorts
Ukraine is investigating clashes between protesters and authorities at a military dormitory near Kyiv, amid suspicions the incident was engineered to discredit its war effort. Aro…
Candidates make final push as US midterm voters head to polls | AJ #shorts
US candidates across the country are casting their ballots and making final appeals to voters, joining other Americans at the polls in midterm elections which will decide which pa…
AI data centre divides Trump voters in pivotal North Carolina race
North Carolina has a pivotal Senate race that could help determine control in Washington. The red state has voted for President Donald Trump in three consecutive presidential elec…
Attack ad sparks cross-party outrage in Ohio governor race
The final stages of Ohio's race for governor were dominated by an attack ad that caused outrage in both parties. Al Jazeera’s Heidi Zhou-Castro looks at the final push in that bat…
Georgia battleground under spotlight as Congress hangs in the balance
Another battleground state is Georgia where the Senate seat race may tip the balance of Congress. The midterm elections could also signal if Democrats are making any headway. Al J…
Powering Pennsylvania: Nuclear energy and data centres spark local concerns
America wants to win the AI race, and it needs vast amounts of power to do it. In Pennsylvania, a nuclear plant with a troubled past is part of the answer, and voters are asking e…
Minneapolis immigration crackdown shapes US midterm election vote
Immigration enforcement has become a major issue in the US midterms, especially in Minnesota, where a federal crackdown sparked widespread protests this year. Al Jazeera’s Manuel …
Michigan voters face crucial choice as Trump’s grip on Congress is tested | AJ #shorts
Michigan’s closely contested Senate race and voter concerns over the economy are putting Donald Trump’s control of Washington to the test. Al Jazeera’s Mikail Malik spoke to voter…
Rural vote in Michigan: Could affordability cost Republicans the Senate?
In rural Michigan, high living costs are testing Republican loyalty. In Wolverine, where 46% live below the poverty line, voters want action on tariffs and political division. Al …
Belgian firefighters strike over low pay, poor working conditions
Firefighters have taken to the streets in Belgium, demanding better pay and say they are against austerity measures. Al Jazeera’s Rosie Birchard was at the protest in Brussels and…
Severe weather disrupts election day across several US states
Flash floods, torrential rain and tornadoes have disrupted midterm election day in several US states. Officials have moved polling sites and arranged alternative voting for reside…
Hoax bomb threats disrupt multiple European flights
Hoax bomb threats have targeted several European flights, triggering alerts at airports across the continent. Some of those flights took off from airports in the UK. The British g…
Spanish Footballer Jesus de Miguel dies after on-field collision | AJ #shorts
Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel has died after suffering head and chest injuries in a challenge by Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a second-division match on Monday. Al Jaz…
Palestinian Americans turn to US flags to protect West Bank homes
Palestinian Americans in the occupied West Bank are putting up US flags, razor wires and metal fences at their homes to fend off pogroms by Israeli settlers and soldiers. Subscrib…