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Israeli rights groups accuse government of accelerating West Bank annexation
Two leading Israeli human rights organisations, Peace Now and Kerem Navot, say Israel has sharply accelerated the annexation of the occupied West Bank between 2023 and 2025. Their…
Will NATO get involved in securing the Strait of Hormuz? | Inside Story
The leaders of NATO member states are meeting in Ankara, ostensibly to discuss increasing defence investment and long-term military support for Ukraine. But the war on Iran is han…
‘They brought me here to kill me’ says Gaza doctor in Israeli prison
Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, held in Israeli prisons without charge since December 2024, is being tortured and on the verge of death, according to his lawyer who found him badly beaten o…
France's Marine Le Pen must wear ankle tag after appeal ruling
A French appeals court upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing European Parliament funds but shortened her ban from seeking public office, keeping alive a narrow path to th…
Several hurt in Damascus blasts as Macron meets Syria's Sharaa
French President Emmanuel Macron met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus after two explosions near the hotel where he was staying. The visit, the first by an EU leader si…
Israeli strikes hit Gaza shelters as displaced Palestinians face renewed escalation
Israeli strikes have intensified across Gaza, increasingly targeting makeshift tent shelters housing displaced Palestinians. In Khan Younis, one man was killed and two children in…
How conflict minerals fuel war in eastern DR Congo amid US sanctions | AJ #shorts
The US has imposed sanctions on companies in Rwanda it says helped finance armed groups through the illicit minerals trade. Al Jazeera's Ava Warriner explains how the trade works,…
South Africans line up for jobs after exodus of foreign workers | AJ #shorts
After thousands of foreigners were driven out of South Africa due to a wave of anti-immigrant protests and xenophobic violence, Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reports from Durban, where…
Damascus blasts show Syria’s fragile transition faces security challenges: Analysis
Explosions in Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit have highlighted the security challenges facing Syria's new government as it seeks international support for…
Nigel Farage resigns as MP, will run in UK by-election | #ajshorts
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says he will resign as an MP to trigger a by-election and stand again, as he faces scrutiny over his finances and a parliamentary watchdog investigat…
Trump says he ‘tested’ NATO allies over Iran support ahead of Ankara summit
US President Donald Trump says he was "testing" NATO partners when he asked for their support during the war on Iran. Speaking ahead of the alliance's annual summit in Ankara, Tru…
How much does playing in the World Cup pay?
The 2026 World Cup has a prize pool of $871 million, the biggest in football history. How much is every country getting and where does the money come from? Al Jazeera’s Yasmeen El…
Two mothers, each certain a viral Gaza prisoner photo shows her son | AJ #shorts
Two Palestinian mothers believe a viral image of a bound Gaza detainee shows their missing son, leaving them desperate for answers. Israel acknowledges the photo is real but has n…
NATO chief warns of Russia's 'war machine'
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned Russia is pouring nearly half its national budget into its war effort, while China, North Korea and Iran continue to pose growing security…
What does Trump want from his NATO allies?
A NATO summit is being held in Turkiye as US President Donald Trump pressures member states over defence spending. Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid explains how NATO has changed sinc…
NATO’s Mark Rutte calls for ‘transatlantic defence industrial revolution’
The NATO Secretary-General is calling for a “transatlantic defence and industrial revolution” to better defend the alliance. In a speech at the Defence Industry Forum in Ankara, M…
NATO summit in Turkiye: What’s on the agenda and what’s at stake?
NATO's Secretary General has announced the military alliance is spending billions of dollars to increase its defence capabilities. Part of the investments announced during day one…
Egypt coach makes impassioned plea for Palestine in pre-match conference
Egypt football coach Hossam Hassan told a pre-match press conference that the suffering of the Palestinian people was a ‘shame on the entire world’. Speaking ahead of Egypt’s last…
Ukrainian drones hit Russian fuel tankers
Ukraine drones struck Russian fuel tankers in the Sea of Azov and a fuel terminal in occupied Crimea as its attacks on Russian energy infrastructure continue. Subscribe to our cha…
Syria’s capital rocked by blasts during Macron visit
Two explosions have rocked Syria’s capital Damascus as French President Emmanuel Macron visits his Syrian counterpart. Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto reports from the presidential pala…
USA crashes out after 4–1 defeat to Belgium | AJ #shorts
Belgium thrashed the USA 4–1 to knock the host nation out of the World Cup, leaving home fans stunned as they watched their team's dream come to an abrupt end. Subscribe to our ch…
Typhoon Maysak: Tornadoes, floods and landslides batter China
Chinese authorities are deploying rescue teams and emergency supplies after Typhoon Maysak triggered extreme weather. A rare tornado hit the central province of Hubei and torrenti…
Explosions in Damascus as French president visits
Video captured the moment of one of at least two explosions in Syria’s capital Damascus on Tuesday, near a hotel where France’s President Emmanuel Macron was staying on an officia…
Explosions rock Syria's capital Damascus, no reports of casualties so far
There are reports of a series of explosions in the Syrian capital. A plume of smoke has been seen rising near government ministries. The blasts come as the French president visits…
Body of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei arrives in Qom
The fourth day of funeral ceremonies for Iran's assassinated Supreme Leader is underway in the city of Qom. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's coffin has arrived at the Jamkaran Mosque, whe…
Racing to the rescue: Bangkok's volunteer responders | 101 East #shorts
Thousands of volunteer emergency responders are filling a critical gap in Bangkok's healthcare system. Thailand spends just 50 cents per person annually on emergency medicine, far…
South Africa anti-migrant protests spread as xenophobia fears grow
Nigeria says two of its citizens have been killed in xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The government says it will act if the violence persists. But more protests against undocu…
Cuba loses power across nation for third time this year | AJ #shorts
An island-wide blackout hit nearly 10 million residents in Cuba for the third time in 6 months, on Monday. According to the state-run Electric Union, the cause is under investigat…
Khamenei’s coffin arrives in holy city of Qom
Tens of thousands of mourners gather at Jamkaran Mosque, just south of Qom, for a funeral service for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The ceremonies are scheduled to cont…
US budget slashing risks losing global scientific edge to China | AJ Shorts
Experts warn that cuts to US research funding is weakening the country’s scientific and technological capacity. They say China now outspends the US on research and development, gr…