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US midterms 2026 latest: Polls open in test for Trump
Americans head to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, to elect members of Congress and state governors. Republicans currently hold narrow majorities in both chambers, with Democrats…
What's driving the decline of the ANC? | Inside Story
Millions of South Africans vote on Wednesday in the seventh municipal elections since apartheid ended about 30 years ago. The African National Congress was instrumental in helping…
Russian strikes on Dnipro kill two, injure 20 others | AJ #shorts
Russian strikes on Dnipro hit residential areas, killing two people and injuring 20 others. Several medical facilities were also damaged, including a hospital and a hospice caring…
US midterms: Insane ad spending, Islamophobia and the influence of AI | The Listening Post
As the US holds its most expensive elections ever, political campaign ads have been all over television and social media but there’s also now another factor:AI. A deluge of cheap,…
Jerusalem Daily: Israel detains Al Jazeera journalist in Hebron raids | #ajshorts
Al Jazeera journalist Montaser Nassar was detained in raids near Hebron and evidence was revealed that Israeli forces shot and assaulted a prisoner who was threatened by Israeli M…
US midterm elections: Voting machines malfunction in New York’s Westchester County
Voting machines across polling sites in New York’s Westchester County are not accepting ballots due to a technical issue. The scanners began experiencing problems shortly after po…
British adventurer Karl Bushby completes 50,000km walk home after 28 years
A British man determined to walk all the way from Chile to his home in the North of England has finally ended his journey. It took ex-soldier Karl Bushby 28 years. He had two rule…
US midterm voting begins in high-stakes test of Trump’s presidency | AJ #shorts
Voting is under way across the US in midterm elections that could strip Donald Trump’s Republicans of control of Congress. All House seats and 35 Senate seats are being contested,…
Qatar working to bridge the gap between US, Iran as talks continue
Diplomatic efforts to end the war between the US and Iran are continuing. Qatar's foreign affairs ministry spokesperson confirmed a Qatari delegation was in Tehran on Monday and h…
Qatar remains hopeful the US and Iran can reach a deal
Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari says regional neighbours and international partners are working together to secure a deal between the US and Iran, affirming …
Doha Debates: Who really runs the world?
Who holds the power today? Governments or corporations? In this episode of @DohaDebates host Soraya Salam is joined by Antara Haldar, Sophie Scott-Brown, Mark Littlewood and Henry…
New bodycam video shows aftermath of fatal National Guard shooting | AJ #shorts
Newly-released bodycam footage shows Tennessee National Guard members pointing their guns at 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson as he lay dying in Memphis in July. Authorities say soldiers…
Qatar remains hopeful the US and Iran can reach a deal
Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari says regional neighbours and international partners are working together to secure a deal between the US and Iran, affirming …
Cyberattack disrupts supermarkets across Europe
A cyberattack targeting supermarket refrigeration systems disrupted stores across Europe forcing retailers to throw away spoiled food after temperatures rose in fridges and freeze…
Al Jazeera journalist recounts arrest during Israeli raid on his home
Released Al Jazeera Arabic correspondent Montaser Nassar describes how Israeli forces raided his home in Dura, south of Hebron, assaulted his wife, and arrested him alongside 20 o…
From the phone in your pocket to the tech powering your day, who actually funded it? #DohaDebates
From the phone in your pocket to the tech powering your day, who actually funded it? #DohaDebates #DohaDebates #AlJazeera #Capitalism #Governments #Corporations #Power #Innovations
Who decides the US midterms? | By the Numbers
About half of all eligible voters in the US skip the midterms. AJLabs looks at who votes and who stays home. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: htt…
US-Iran war: Diplomatic efforts continue as both sides maintain military readiness
Diplomatic efforts to end the war between the United States and Iran are continuing, with both sides signalling a willingness to negotiate while maintaining military readiness. Ir…
Alaska Senate candidates trade accusations ahead of election
Republican US Senator Dan Sullivan and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola made their final appeals to voters in Alaska hours before polls open in the US midterm elections. Subscri…
US conducts series of ‘defensive strikes’ against Iran
The US has carried out a series of ‘defensive strikes’ on Iranian locations near Hormuz, with explosions heard on Qeshm Island. The strikes come despite US Vice President JD Vance…
Senate candidates in Iowa deliver final appeals for midterm elections | AJ #shorts
Republican candidate Ashley Hinson and Democratic challenger Josh Turek make their final campaign push in Iowa ahead of the US midterm elections on November 3. Subscribe to our ch…
‘It gets better’: Olympic president’s advice for bullying victims | AJ #shorts
Tell bullies to ‘sod off’. That’s the advice IOC President Kirsty Coventry has for young athletes facing bullying. She spoke to Al Jazeera ahead of the Youth Olympics in Senegal, …
‘It gets better’: Olympic President’s advice for bullying victims | AJ #shorts
Tell bullies to ‘sod off’. That’s the advice IOC President Kirsty Coventry has for young athletes facing bullying. She spoke to Al Jazeera ahead of the Youth Olympics in Senegal, …
US midterms: Iowa Senate race tightens as candidates make final pitches
Iowa Senate race, 2026 US midterms, Iowa midterm elections, Ashley Hinson, Josh Turek, Iowa election, Des Moines, Polk County, early voting Iowa, US Senate election, Senate battle…
Candidates in Kansas urge supporters to mobilise on voting day
US Christian pastor Adam Hamilton is hoping to become the first Democrat to win a Kansas senate seat in almost a century by beating his rival, incumbent Republican and physician R…
Georgia Senate candidates make final appeals ahead of US midterms | AJ #shorts
Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff and Republican opponent Mike Collins made their final appeals to voters in Georgia ahead of the November 3 US midterm elections. Subscribe to our cha…
Lebanese footballer Selen Haidar: ‘No bombing can stop my dreams’
After three months in a coma and partial paralysis, Lebanese footballer Selen Haidar is back on the pitch coaching children. “No bombing can stop me.” #SelenHaidar #Lebanon #Footb…
South Africa elections: Water shortages fuel anger over failing services
Water shortages and failing services are fuelling anger in South Africa ahead of local elections. Residents want action, not promises. #southafrica #WaterCrisis #ANC #LocalElectio…
Two helicopters crash near Everest base camp, killing Indian tourist | AJ #shorts
Two helicopters have collided while preparing to land in Nepal’s Mount Everest region. An Indian tourist was killed, while a New Zealander was rescued. The accident comes amid pea…
Explosions near the Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran talks continue. What happens next?
Explosions have been reported on Iran’s Qeshm Island and near the Strait of Hormuz as the United States and Iran continue indirect talks aimed at ending the conflict. US officials…