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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…
NATO summit tests alliance unity as Trump reshapes transatlantic relations
NATO leaders are preparing to meet in Ankara for a summit overshadowed by renewed questions about the alliance's future following Donald Trump's return to the White House. Secreta…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career ends as Spain defeat Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo left the pitch for the last time at a World Cup, after Spain beat Portugal 1-0 in stoppage time in the round of 16. The 41-year-old ends his international career…
Hamas dissolves civilian governing body in Gaza after 20 years | AJ #shorts
Hamas has announced the dissolution of its civilian governing body in Gaza after nearly 20 years of administration. The decision includes the resignation of key officials and the …
Russia claims capture of Kostiantynivka as battle for eastern Ukraine intensifies
Russia says its forces have captured the eastern Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka after months of intense fighting. Ukraine has denied the claim, saying the battle for the strateg…
Russia sends weapons to help Mali’s government hold off rebel siege
Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports from West Africa where the Russian navy is carrying a shipment of weapons to help Mali’s government hold off a rebel advance. Al-Qaeda-linked mi…
Mbappe calls Paraguayan lawmaker ‘despicable’ over racist attack | AJ Shorts
France captain Kylian Mbappe has condemned racist comments from a Paraguayan senator who called him a ‘colonised Cameroonian’ after his penalty knocked Paraguay out of the World C…
Marine Le Pen faces legal battle as National Rally gains ground ahead of 2027 election
US President Donald Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Washington in September, following a recent effort by the two leaders to stabilize relations between the wor…
Trevor Noah mocks Trump-FIFA World Cup red card controversy
Comedian Trevor Noah joked that US President Donald Trump’s intervention in Folarin Balogun’s red card saga amounted to “government interference”. His comments came during his liv…
UNHCR chief visits Afghanistan as millions of returnees strain fragile economy
Millions of Afghan refugees have been forced to return from Pakistan and Iran in recent months, often under duress, placing enormous strain on Afghanistan's already fragile econom…
Europe battles worsening wildfires as Spain and Portugal deploy emergency units
Wildfires are burning across parts of Europe, with emergency military units deployed in Spain and Portugal to support overstretched firefighting teams. In Greece, an industrial es…
Trump says Xi Jinping to visit Washington as China’s military ambitions draw scrutiny
US President Donald Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Washington in September, following a recent effort by the two leaders to stabilize relations between the wor…
Hamas dissolves civilian governing body in Gaza amid Israeli attacks
Hamas has announced the dissolution of its civilian governing body in Gaza after nearly 20 years of administration. The move comes as Israeli attacks continue and humanitarian con…
Sri Lanka prison riot kills 26 as families seek answers after deadly clashes
At least 26 people have been killed and more than 100 injured in a riot at Negombo prison in Sri Lanka. Authorities say the violence began as a fight between rival prisoner groups…
Khamenei’s coffin carried through Tehran as Iran holds major mourning procession
Tens of thousands of people have joined a funeral procession in Tehran for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. His coffin was transported through the capital as par…
Venezuela earthquake survivors criticise government as relief efforts expand
Nearly two weeks after back-to-back earthquakes displaced more than 15,000 people in Venezuela, humanitarian relief efforts continue to grow in La Guaira state. While authorities …
One Phone Call, One Vanishing Red Card — The Balogun Scandal
A red card. A phone call. A striker cleared to play. Al Jazeera's Basel Ghazoghli (@baselgazi) breaks down how the White House helped Folarin Balogun stay in the World Cup. Subscr…
Super Typhoon Bavi: One of the strongest storms of the year explained
Super Typhoon Bavi is battering the western Pacific with winds of around 290 km/h and gusts nearing 350 km/h — equivalent to a category 5 hurricane. The storm, stretching more tha…
Influencers say they’re ‘honoured’ to attend Khamenei funeral | AJ #shorts
Several social media influencers travelled to Iran on special invitation from the government to attend the state funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. He was killed in an air s…
Russia says it downed hundreds of Ukrainian drones, vows retaliatory strikes
Russia launched a major retaliatory strike on Ukraine on Monday night, describing it as a response to Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure. The Russian Defen…
Survivors and bodies still being pulled from rubble days after Venezuela quakes | AJ #shorts
International aid teams have played a key part in Venezuela’s ‘miracle rescues’, days after twin earthquakes struck, but now they’re preparing to leave. Thousands of people are st…
How Trump cuts could threaten US science leadership: This Is America
Since America's founding, scientists here have made discoveries that have changed the world. Benjamin Franklin harnessing electricity. Alexander Graham Bell inventing the telephon…
Crowds hold ‘destroy Israel’ banner at Spain’s Pamplona bull run | AJ #shorts
A giant banner reading ‘Destroy Israel’ was unfurled as thousands gathered for the San Fermin bull run festival in Pamplona. Crowds also threw inflatable watermelon-themed balls, …
Philippines opens impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte
The Philippines' senate has opened an impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte, who faces charges of threatening to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, misusin…
Thousands gather for Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral procession in Tehran | AJ #shorts
Huge crowds filled Tehran on Monday for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral procession after the former Iranian leader had lain in state for two days. As his body began a 12-hour jou…
Pro-Palestine protesters rally for 'Filton 25’ activists at UK court | AJ #shorts
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered outside London's Old Bailey Criminal Court in support of the ‘Filton 25’ activists, as the trial of eight defendants continued. The activist…
NATO chief calls for ‘credible plans’ to reach defence spending goals | AJ #shorts
On the eve of NATO's summit in Ankara, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said members are now spending around 4% of GDP on defence, narrowing the gap with the US. NATO countries a…
What is the fallout of the increasing violence in Mali? | Inside Story
When Mali's military took power in a coup five years ago, it pledged stability. But that promise has not been fulfilled. Over the weekend, rebels and armed groups carried out a jo…