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William Troost-Ekong: Morocco can make history as Africa's World Cup hopes continue
Former Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong joined Al Jazeera in the studio to discuss Morocco's World Cup run and the state of African football. He said Morocco has the capabilit…

Lebanon Latest: concerns about latest escalation in regional fighting | #ajshorts
Al Jazeera’s Robert McBride brings you the latest from Beirut with concerns about how renewed fighting in the region will impact Lebanon. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/A…

Erdogan gifts NATO leaders engraved revolvers with live ammunition | AJ #shorts
NATO’s leaders left the Ankara summit with guns and live ammunition gifted to them by Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. But not everybody could take their present home. Su…

China rescuers race to save thousands stranded after Typhoon Maysak floods
Typhoon Maysak has unleashed record rainfall on southern China's Guangxi region, with more than 60 centimetres falling in some areas within days. The deluge has collapsed dams, su…

DRC Ebola death toll reaches 600 as outbreak leaves growing number of orphans
The Ebola death toll in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 600, with health officials investigating suspected cases in previously unaffected areas. Beyond the risin…

Crowds in Mashhad hold 'We will kill Trump' banner ahead of Khamenei burial
Huge crowds gathering in Mashhad, ahead of the burial of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, held up a large red banner that read ‘We will kill Trump’. Thursday’s burial at the country's holi…

EU lawmakers call for probe into FIFA’s Infantino
‘He's lost all control of the tournament.’ Irish MEP Barry Andrews is calling for FIFA’s president to be investigated over the decision to allow suspended US striker Folarin Balog…

Indonesian farmer goes viral using a drone as transportation
An Indonesian farmer has gone viral for using a drone as a mode of transportation. Video shows his journey above ground in Java as he safely makes it to his destination. Subscribe…

Mehdi Taremi: What football means to Iran
“Iran is love, passion … something that is part of us.” What does Iran mean to one of its biggest football stars? Iranian footballer Mehdi Taremi reflects on his deep connection t…

Mosque model placed on top of Northern Ireland bonfire | AJ #shorts
Right-wing, pro-UK loyalists in Northern Ireland have placed a replica mosque at the top of a bonfire, which is due to be lit ahead of annual parades this week. Subscribe to our c…

Videos show interception of Iranian missiles in skies over Jordan | AJ #shorts
Sirens blared in several cities in Jordan as Iranian missiles were intercepted. Jordanian Armed Forces confirmed at least eight missiles were intercepted. Subscribe to our channel…

US-Iran diplomacy ‘done’ as Gulf strikes risk wider regional war, analysts warn
Former US ambassador to Tunisia and senior diplomat Joey Hood, and Abbas Aslani, senior research fellow at the Center for Middle East Strategic Studies, tell Al Jazeera US-Iran di…

India floods sweep away thousands of gas cylinders
Thousands of gas cylinders were swept away by flooding in western India, where residents recovered them from rushing torrents of water after recent gas shortages due the US and Is…

Deadly US strikes trigger Iranian attacks on Gulf states | AJ #shorts
The US military says it has struck 90 targets across Iran, hitting ports and infrastructure along the Strait of Hormuz. Iran says at least 14 people have been killed in two nights…

Sudanese returnees rebuild lives in battered Khartoum after years of war
The years-long conflict in Sudan has displaced millions of people. Thousands are now returning to their homes in the capital each week. But getting back to Khartoum is just the fi…

Young Africans recruited to fight Russia’s war in Ukraine as families seek answers
Thousands of kilometres from the battlefields of Ukraine, the consequences of Russia’s war are being felt in towns and villages across parts of Africa. Young men are leaving for a…

Australia to begin selling uranium to India for peaceful purposes
Australia will begin to sell uranium to India after the two countries signed a deal on July 9. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says these exports are for peaceful purpo…

Why Turkiye lost US F-35 jets over Russia’s S-400 – and can it return?
US President Donald Trump has said he will lift sanctions on Turkiye and will soon decide on resuming sales of F-35 fighter jets to the country. Al Jazeera’s Lina Abu Akleh breaks…

Israeli attacks kill nine in Gaza as 20,000 patients await medical evacuation
Israeli forces killed at least nine Palestinians and injured several others in Gaza on Wednesday. In Gaza City, Israeli troops shot and killed a six-year-old child. In the south o…

The symbolism of Ali Khamenei’s funeral, from Iran to Iraq
From Iran to Iraq, Ali Khamenei’s funeral carries strong symbolism and a message of unity for millions of Shia Muslims, whose leaders have different visions of religion and politi…

US-Iran MoU 'on life support' as analyst warns of 'extremely dangerous situation'
Alex Alfirraz Scheers, a military and defence analyst, tells Al Jazeera the US-Iran MoU is “on life support” and warns the Strait of Hormuz tensions is now in an “extremely danger…

Fireworks as Morocco and France fans party ahead of World Cup match
Thousands of Moroccan and French fans have been partying in Boston ahead of their World Cup quarter-final clash. Morocco supporters set off fireworks while France followers celebr…

Iran claims drone strikes on Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar after deadly US raids
The US has launched a second night of air strikes on Iran, hitting cities in the south, including Bandar Abbas, Sirik and Bushehr. Tehran says at least 14 people have been killed …

Egypt files complaint over referee of Argentina match
Egypt’s Football Association has filed an official complaint against the referee of its 3-2 World Cup defeat to Argentina. Alleging unfair officiating, bias and potential match-fi…

Dhaka’s polluted rivers threaten health and livelihoods in Bangladesh
For centuries, rivers surrounding Bangladesh's capital were its lifelines. But the waterways are now choking with industrial waste, sewage, and rubbish as Dhaka has grown to becom…

US hits 90 targets in Iran as Trump says Tehran 'want to make a deal so badly'
The US has been carrying out air strikes on Iran's southern coast for a second night. The port city of Bushehr is one of several areas that's been targeted. Speaking on Air Force …

Son of Mexican national who was fatally shot by ICE speaks out | AJ#shorts
The son of Mexican man, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was fatally shot by an officer from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Houston is demanding a full investigation into…

UK police arrest activists at Israeli-owned drone engine plant | AJ #shorts
Police arrested pro-Palestine activists for blockading a UK facility operated by UAV Engines Ltd, a subsidiary of Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems, and one of the world’s l…

Trump says he will remove Syria from the state sponsor of terrorism list
US President Donald Trump met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkiye, and said he will remove Syria from the US state sponsor of terrorism…

Do fans still trust referees and VAR at the World Cup? | AJ #shorts
Morocco take on France in a rematch of the 2022 World Cup semi-final. But ahead of this quarter-final in Boston, many fans aren't just talking about the actual football. After a t…