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US midterms: What will drive Gen Z voters to the polls?
Midterm elections in the US are a month away, and young people are emerging as a key voting bloc. With tens of millions of potential Gen Z voters, both parties are trying to under…
Conflict in Ethiopia: Renewed fighting risks regional escalation
Ethiopia is facing a security crisis, nearly four years after an agreement ended a civil war that killed hundreds of thousands of people. Renewed fighting in the north is rooted i…
US data centres: Residents say they should not bear the cost
Turning now to the second part of our four days of special coverage on The World of AI. Demand for data centres is rising as the use of artificial intelligence grows. In Virginia,…
Sea off Thai island turns green
The water off Thailand's Ko Lan island has turned a vibrant shade of green thanks to a plankton bloom, keeping many tourists out of the water. But scientists say the bigger concer…
Moment mother bear slams into car to protect cub | #AJ shorts
This mother bear was not going to let a driver in Japan pass her cub without a warning. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJ…
South Africa’s hijacked buildings: Families are living in unsafe Johannesburg properties
South Africa has struggled for decades to reclaim abandoned buildings taken over by criminals. Known as “hijacked buildings”, these properties, mainly in inner cities, are control…
Iran's women fight for bike licenses: Legal issues remain after government intervention
Women riding motorbikes are becoming increasingly visible on Iran’s streets. After years of restrictions on women obtaining motorcycle licences, the government has clarified the l…
Spain’s neo-Nazis: Spectacle vs reality | The Listening Post #shorts
A new generation of far-right extremists are using social media to enhance their message - and the size of their following. The Listening Post's Elettra Scrivo reports from Madrid…
What’s behind France’s school protests? | #AJ Shorts
Many French schools are still closed as protests over learning conditions continue across the country, with violence, blockades and hundreds of arrests. Al Jazeera’s Natacha Butle…
Gen Z Reshaping US Politics Ahead of Midterm Elections
In just two decades, Gen Z has grown up amid rapid social and technological change. Now, that shift is increasingly visible in US politics as the country prepares for the upcoming…
Russian strikes on Ukraine: Attacks targeting civilian infrastructure intensify
Russian airstrikes continue to hit Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, damaging civilian infrastructure. Ukraine faces growing challenges from advanced drones, limited air defenses a…
Explosions reported near military airport in Syria’s Idlib province
Two large explosions have occurred near Taftanaz military airport in Syria’s Idlib province, sending a plume of smoke into the sky. Witnesses say reconnaissance aircraft circled o…
How Google’s Gaza map update affects public perception
Google’s updated, high-resolution satellite images of Gaza have caused widespread shock, allowing the public to see the result of Israel’s war on the Strip. But up until only a fe…
FlyDubai pilot describes opening cockpit door during attack | AJ #shorts
The Indian pilot who was stabbed by his co-pilot on a Flydubai flight to Israel has described how he struggled to open the cockpit door while being attacked. Captain Smit Machchha…
Protests disrupt Ireland football match with ‘Palestine tennis balls’ | #AJ shorts
Protesters interrupted Ireland’s match against Austria with tennis balls and Palestine flags, demanding their country’s next UEFA Nations League fixture against Israel be stopped.…
US warning on diesel exports: White house tells Germany & France to release stocks
European countries are holding emergency talks over a possible US ban on diesel exports. With fuel prices soaring and dependence on US supplies growing, governments are considerin…
Israeli court ruling a ‘new threshold’ in Palestinian suppression
Israel’s Supreme Court told Palestinian politician Sami Abu Shehadeh to withdraw from the upcoming election or face disqualification. Analyst Ziad Abu Rish tells Al Jazeera the mo…
Gaza's seed bank: Digging deep to preserve agricultural heritage
In Gaza, widespread damage to farmland has made growing food increasingly difficult. Amid the destruction, an agricultural engineer is working to preserve locally grown seeds, pro…
The Environmental Cost of AI and Its Resource Demands
AI can deliver answers in seconds, but powering it requires vast data centres, advanced chips, and huge amounts of electricity and water. As investment surges, questions grow over…
France protests: Students demonstrating for better conditions
French high school students are protesting nationwide over overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages and deteriorating schools. The demonstrations coincide with a public-sector st…
Indian police detain politicians at protests over election chief | #AJ shorts
Police in New Delhi have detained opposition politicians and demonstrators during protests demanding the resignation of India’s chief election commissioner. Thousands of police ha…
Lawyers for US inmate who survived lethal injections demand release
A lawyer for US death row inmate Christa Pike says she is in "critical condition, receiving life-saving care" after two failed attempts to give her a lethal injection. Pike’s lawy…
Israeli Knesset elections: Arab party leader drops out after being disqualified
Balad party leader Sami Abu Shehadeh has withdrawn from Israel’s Knesset race after being disqualified over comments on the Gaza war, raising concerns over political representatio…
US midterm elections: Several states rush to block Federal agents at polls
The Trump administration has ordered dozens of states to preserve voting data ahead of next month’s midterm elections, while states move to block potential federal involvement in …
Is there a double standard in international law when it comes to Gaza? #DohaDebates
Is there a double standard in international law when it comes to Gaza? #DohaDebates #DohaDebates #AlJazeera #DohaDebtaesSeason2 #Internationallaw #Law
Student protests in Chile turn to violent clashes with police
Riot police in Chile’s capital deployed tear gas and water cannons to disperse hundreds of students protesting proposed education funding cuts. The protests came a day after Presi…
Eritrea severs diplomatic ties with Ethiopia in row over Tigray
Eritrea has severed diplomatic ties with Ethiopia after Addis Ababa closed its embassy in Asmara and expelled 10 Eritrean diplomats. The breakdown follows Ethiopia’s move to also …
Arab-Israeli party leader drops election bid | AJ #shorts
Balad party leader Sami Abu Shehadeh has withdrawn from the October 27 Knesset election, after the country’s Supreme Court warned it could issue a ruling disqualifying him. Last w…
Indian artist takes ‘deleted voter’ song to Cockroach protest | AJ #shorts
India is facing growing discontent among its youth and they are taking to the streets. One Indian artist tells Al Jazeera the Modi government changed his voting status and had his…
Everything you need to know about Brazil’s tight presidential race | AJ #shorts
Voters will decide between incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro in a too-close-to call election this Sunday. If neither win…