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Germany's Far-Right: Opponents of AFD rally outside annual conference
Tens of thousands protested in Erfurt as the far-right Alternative for Germany held its annual conference, accusing it of racist policies; despite brief scuffles, the meeting proc…

Masses of Iranians defy heatwave on second day of Khamenei’s funeral | AJ #shorts
Iran has marked the second day of funeral processions for its late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Masses of supporters came to view his body despite a sweltering heatwave, with wate…

US Civil War tested America's founding ideals of equality
Soon after independence, the young United States faced its greatest internal challenge. The Civil War, fought over slavery, tested the nation's founding ideals that "all men are c…

Pope ‘stands with migrants’ on trip to Lampedusa
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Cold War: Decades of rivalry reshaped global power balance
A rivalry between two superpowers defined much of the 20th century. It shaped how the US built its military and used its influence around the world. Al Jazeera’s Gabriel Elizondo …

Ukraine-Russia strikes: War intensifies as drone attacks escalate
Drone attacks between Russia and Ukraine escalated, with Russia’s defence ministry claiming 389 Ukrainian drones were shot down and at least five people killed in strikes. Six gui…

America's Indigenous Legacy | AJ #shorts
The Potomac isn't just the name of a river, it's part of a much older story. Al Jazeera’s Emma Withrow explains, from Alabama to Yosemite, our latest online interactive explores t…

America at 250: Whitewashing its past? | UpFront
This week, the United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Since its founding, the country has transformed itself through major advances in…

Russia’s Medvedev says Strait of Hormuz is Iran’s ‘nuclear weapon’ | AJ #shorts
Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s security council, says Iran’s ability to disrupt traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is equivalent to possession of a nuclear weapon. The …

How military power shaped America and its global influence
America built its military before it became a a nation. It had a militia and a navy before declaring independence. The story of the American is often told as a story of military m…

US diplomacy: American power & policy shaped modern world
For much of the last century, America’s diplomatic reach was unrivalled, brokering peace agreements, leading alliances and anchoring institutions such as the United Nations, World…

Ukrainian strikes on refineries cause a fuel crisis in Russia | Inside Story
Ukrainian attacks have disrupted one-third of Russia's oil refining capacity, according to independent energy analysts. The resulting fuel shortage has forced Moscow to extend pet…

Mali rebels launch offensive in five towns
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UN documents at least 45 civilians killed in El Obeid, Sudan
The United Nations says at least 45 civilians were killed in El Obeid, North Kordofan, between 6 and 28 June. Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese army are battling for the city,…

USA’s football revolution: Hosts have come a long way since 1994 World Cup
On the United States’ 250th anniversary, World Cup festivities coincide with memories of 4 July 1994, when the hosts lost to Brazil. This report charts the sport’s rise since then…

Confronting ICE: A Native American lawyer channels generational resistance | Witness Documentary
Chase Iron Eyes drops everything following Renee Good's killing by ICE to join protests on the streets of Minneapolis. Chase, a resident of the Pine Ridge reservation, is a lawyer…

Police clash with protesters outside AfD meeting | AJ #shorts
German police scuffled with protesters as the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) held its national convention in Erfurt. The event drew added controversy by coinciding with t…

Russian attacks leave trail of destruction across Ukraine
Russian attacks struck multiple Ukrainian regions killing four people, including a five-year-old child and her mother in Sumy. Guided bombs also ignited a massive fire at a poultr…

Morocco through the lens
Morocco are facing co-hosts Canada in the Round of 16. Moroccan football photographer Jinane Ennasri documents the beautiful game and captures Morocco’s identity and community. An…

Nabatieh recovery begins amid ongoing southern Lebanon tensions
In the city of Nabatiyeh, ambulance teams, civil defense units, scouts, municipal workers, and residents joined forces in a large cleanup campaign to remove rubble and reopen stre…

Iran begins week of mourning for Khamenei: Thousands gather in Tehran for public farewel
Thousands have gathered at Tehran’s main prayer square for the public funeral ceremony of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, marking a major national farewell even…

Firefighters race to contain flames in northeastern Spain
A wildfire in northeastern Spain has burned over 2,000 hectares and reached residential areas in Calonge, destroying one house. Firefighters are working to fully contain the blaze…

Iran under a new leader: Questions about how Iran has changed after the war
Following the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, the country is entering a new political phase. Analysts say the war with the US and Israel has accelerated internal shifts, w…

Bangkok's ambulance volunteers: Saving lives or putting them at risk? | 101 East Documentary
Thailand has one of the highest rates of road traffic deaths in the world, but its capital, Bangkok, faces a severe shortage of ambulances. The gap is filled by thousands of infor…

Ebola Survivor Shares a Story of Hope and Recovery
After surviving Ebola, Gladys Mungoromu urges people to seek medical care and ignore misinformation. She shares how fear and false rumors delayed treatment, leading to devastating…

Iran uses Khamenei funeral ceremonies to project unity amid leadership uncertainty: Analysis
Iran is using massive funeral ceremonies for its former supreme leader to project national unity, but the new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, remains conspicuously unseen. Assoc…

FIFA World Cup 2026: Day 23 | AJ #shorts
Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde Colombia 1-0 Ghana Egypt 1-1 Australia (Egypt win 4-2 on pens) Al Jazeera’s @huly12 has your #FIFAworldcup26 day 23 recap. Subscribe to our channel: http:…

Russia claims it captured the strategic key Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka
Russian forces have claimed capture of Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region after roughly a nine-month battle. The city sits within Ukraine's "fortress belt," a defe…

Thousands gather as Khamenei funeral ceremonies open in Tehran | AJ #shorts
Thousands of mourners attended the public grand procession of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran. Top Iranian officials and foreign dignitaries are also p…

Mexico's world cup passion: Fans embrace tournament as team reaches last 16
Mexico is experiencing massive World Cup celebrations, with millions taking to the streets after historic football wins. Amid years of violence and social turmoil, football has be…