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Venezuela earthquakes: Race against time to recover bodies before demolition
Search efforts after the earthquakes in Venezuela are turning into a race to recover the dead. Authorities are set to demolish severely damaged buildings as families and forensic …
Demolitions of mosques in India: Five mosques demolished in Uttar Pradesh state
In India’s Uttar Pradesh state, authorities are demolishing five mosques as part of a wider crackdown on allegedly unauthorized religious structures, with dozens more already dest…
Khamenei funeral: Commemorations for assassinated Iranian leader
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei spent nearly four decades shaping Iran’s political leadership, military strategy, nuclear programme, and regional influence, leaving a lasting impact on the…
Jazz was international before the US government embraced it | #AJ shorts
Jazz became a global art form through Black American musicians long before the US government adopted it as a tool of cultural diplomacy, according to Maurice Jackson of Georgetown…
Trump calls communism a ‘mortal threat’ at US 250th birthday event | AJ #shorts
US President Donald Trump delivers a nationalist speech saying ‘communism is a mortal threat to American liberty’ ahead of July 4th celebrations. At an event before the Mt. Rushmo…
Trump marks America250 with Independence Day speech at Mount Rushmore
States marked the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. In his address, Trump celebrated the country’s history, praised America’s founding principles and military,…
Kenya protesters and activists reported missing after demonstrations
Families in Kenya are demanding answers after rights groups reported a series of alleged enforced disappearances following anti-government demonstrations. Rights organizations say…
'El Obeid crisis could be worse than El Fasher,’ warns ex-UN official | AJ #shorts
Dr. Mukesh Kapila, former UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, warns the current crisis in El Obeid, Sudan could be even worse than what unfolded in El Fasher in 2024-2025. Howe…
Houthis threaten Saudi Arabia after accusing Riyadh of blocking Iranian flight | #AJ shorts
Yemen’s Houthis have threatened to retaliate against Saudi Arabia’s airports and vital infrastructure after accusing Riyadh of trying to stop an Iranian passenger plane from landi…
Japan Navy struggles to recruit as regional tensions rise
Japan is stepping up efforts to address a growing shortage of personnel in its Self-Defense Forces, as rising regional tensions place new demands on its military capabilities. Tea…
Keiko Fujimori wins Peru presidency amid deep political division
Keiko Fujimori has been elected president of Peru after years of political turbulence and repeated election bids, marking a new chapter in the country’s deeply divided political l…
Ronaldo sends message to Venezuelan earthquake survivor | AJ #shorts
Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a message to a young Venezuelan earthquake survivor, who is recovering in hospital after having his leg amputated. Andres Mieles, who was also orphaned …
Egypt make world cup history in penalty shootout win over Australia
Egypt have reached the next stage of the World Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Australia, marking a historic first knockout win in their World Cup history. In a…
Egyptian coach dedicates historic World Cup win to people of Gaza | #AJ shorts
Egypt’s head coach dedicated the country’s first-ever World Cup knockout stage victory to the people of Gaza - draping himself in the Palestinian flag during the penalty shootout.…
Shipping returns to strait of Hormuz after US-Iran ceasefire.
Commercial shipping is gradually returning to the Strait of Hormuz following a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, but traffic remains below pre-conflict levels. The UK …
Quakes reduce Venezuela tourist town to rubble, leaving economy in tatters | AJ #shorts
Al Jazeera's Zein Basravi reports from the coastal tourist town of Puerto Viejo in La Guaira, Venezuela, where hotels, restaurants and other beachfront buildings have been reduced…
US 250: America’s global cultural power from jazz to Hollywood
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, this special coverage from Washington, DC explores how American culture has shaped global influence through soft power. From jazz…
Extreme Heat Disrupts US Independence Day Celebrations
Extreme heat is disrupting Independence Day celebrations across the United States as a heat dome brings dangerously high temperatures and humidity to much of the country. In Washi…
Venezuela Earthquake: Coastal Tourist Town Left in Ruins
A powerful earthquake has devastated parts of Venezuela's Caribbean coast, reducing homes, hotels and businesses to rubble in one of the country's popular tourist destinations. Re…
AfD Tops Polls as Germany's Coalition Faces Growing Pressure
Germany's governing coalition is facing mounting pressure as the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) leads opinion polls in parts of the country. Chancellor Friedrich Merz ple…
Venezuela’s Rodriguez blames ‘propaganda’ for quake response backlash | AJ #shorts
Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez, whose 180-day mandate ends Friday, dismissed criticism of the government's earthquake response, saying rescue crews were deployed imm…
Massive wildfire spreads in Portugal amid extreme heat and strong wind
A raging wildfire near Vouzela in central Portugal spread across several municipalities, driven by strong winds and extreme heat. Residents battled to defend homes as evacuations …
How American food, film and music influences culture around the world | This is America
America projects global power through the world’s most formidable military and the economic sway of the US dollar as the currency of choice. But its influence – its ability to cha…
Mamdani calls for unity on America’s 250th birthday | #ajshorts
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked the US's 250th anniversary with a speech reflecting on the nation's founding ideals, saying the milestone offers Americans a chance to "t…
Kyiv declares day of mourning after massive Russian attack
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How American food went global
American food and drink has spread to nearly every corner of the world, reshaping global eating habits and culture. The story traces its origins back to New Orleans, where Creole …
How American music became a global cultural and business powerhouse
Every culture on earth makes music, but the United States took its music and turned it into big business. American artists now dominate many of the charts worldwide – and have had…
The magic kingdom: Disney valued at around $180 billion in mid-2026
One of America’s biggest cultural exports has to be Disney. The animation studio—which started with the likes of Cinderella and Snow White—is now worth more than the annual GDP of…
Hollywood's global influence on film and American culture
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, Al Jazeera explores the global reach of American culture through film, music, food and entertainment. From Hollywood, John H…
Settlers attack activists, Palestinians trying to access their land | AJ #shorts
Israeli settlers attacked a foreign activist and another man as they blocked access to Palestinian farmland, before chasing the group of residents away with pepper spray and rocks…