US Postal Service shares mail-in ballot restrictions despite court ruling
Published: August 22, 2026 20:49
US President Donald Trump has called for restrictions on mail-in voting as part of bid to exert control over elections.
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Iran grants permission for some Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz
Published: August 22, 2026 20:05
Iraqi President Nizar Amidi says his country's territory will not be used to launch attacks against any other state.
Why is Israel building new illegal settlements?
Published: August 22, 2026 19:40
Israel opens construction bids for new illegal housing units in the occupied West Bank.
More than 200,000 newly displaced in Sudan’s Kordofan region
Published: August 22, 2026 19:29
Intensified fighting in Sudan has displaced at least 200,000 people in the Kordofan region since late last year.
Israeli strikes kill two and injure others as Gaza attacks continue
Published: August 22, 2026 19:24
Israeli drone attack targeted a family in the central city of Deir el-Balah, killing one person and wounding others.
Putin warns Ukraine has opened ‘Pandora’s box’, rejects peace proposals
Published: August 22, 2026 19:24
In an interview with the Russian channel Vesti, Vladimir Putin threatened Ukraine's 'most vulnerable' economic sectors.
Envoy says Israel did not give the US notice before strikes on Syrian base
Published: August 22, 2026 19:18
US official Tom Barrack has criticised Israel for failing to give his country adequate warning, a claim Tel Aviv denies.
Canada to match US tariffs “dollar for dollar,” PM Carney says
Published: August 22, 2026 19:13
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match new US tariffs “dollar for dollar."
Carney: Canada will enact retaliatory US tariffs starting September 8
Published: August 22, 2026 19:00
The prime minister spoke hours after the US imposed 50 percent tariffs on nearly $20bn worth of Canadian goods.
Israel, Turkiye and the new regional reordering
Published: August 22, 2026 18:35
In Syria, Israel is not only at odds with Turkiye but also with the regional and international consensus.
Swedish police identify 17-year-old girl as victim in school sword attack
Published: August 22, 2026 18:29
Brinell School's principal says 18-year-old suspected of carrying out Friday's deadly sword attack was a student there.
Armed men kidnap dozens in attacks on Nigerian villages
Published: August 22, 2026 17:58
Police say three villages and a mosque were attacked, and worshippers kidnapped in central Niger State.
Israel’s Chief Rabbi says Palestinians are not a people and have no rights
Published: August 22, 2026 17:54
Israel’s Chief Rabbi denied Palestinians are a people, claimed Gaza for Jews and called for its destruction and return.
Trump seeks to block the BBC’s attempt to subpoena Ivanka Trump, Trump Jr
Published: August 22, 2026 17:52
While lawyers for the US president argue the subpoenas are 'cynical', the BBC says they could help shine light on case.
‘Not a small issue’: People deported by US to Liberia face uncertain future
Published: August 22, 2026 17:47
Liberia's government announced the move on Tuesday, two days before the flight. Politicians say they were not consulted.
Seven killed, including two police officers, in UK ‘wrong-side’ car crash
Published: August 22, 2026 17:34
Accident follows similar crashes in Ireland where police highlighted social media trend driving in opposite direction.
South Korea sending first container ship through Arctic route
Published: August 22, 2026 16:46
PanStar Acro, bound for Europe via Arctic, is testing whether a route opened by melting sea ice is commercially viable.
Sanctioned by EU, Israeli settler steals and kills Palestinian donkey
Published: August 22, 2026 16:41
A donkey belonging to a Palestinian farmer was reportedly stolen and dragged to death by Israeli settlers.
LIVE: Espanyol vs Real Madrid: La Liga
Published: August 22, 2026 16:30
Follow updates as Jose Mourinho returns to lead Madrid - including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary.
How is the pro-Israel lobby influencing US elections?
Published: August 22, 2026 16:17
As the 2026 US midterms approach, millions of dollars are pouring into races involving candidates who challenge Israel.
Elche vs Barcelona: La Liga – prediction, team news, lineups
Published: August 22, 2026 16:10
Barcelona start their season at Elche in La Liga on Sunday but will do so without their new signing, Rodri.
Walk-In “Human Fridges” are Japan’s newest heatwave weapon
Published: August 22, 2026 15:48
Designed to stop heatstroke in its tracks, the "Do Hiemon Box" delivers rapid, targeted cooling during extreme weather.
Did DOGE cuts make America’s food safety problem worse?
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Published: August 22, 2026 15:46
The US has recorded more than 160 food recalls this year, as a Cyclospora outbreak has sickened nearly 11,000 people.
Settlers target Palestinian homes in Occupied West Bank’s Area B
Published: August 22, 2026 15:45
Palestinians in Qaryut say Israeli settlers, backed by the military, are forcing families from their homes.
Over 100 ex-diplomats urge France, UK to sanction Israel over Palestine
Published: August 22, 2026 15:30
An open letter demands a ban on arms transfers and a freeze on EU-Israel and UK-Israel trade agreements.
Israeli drone strike on ‘civilian vehicle’ injures several in Syria
Published: August 22, 2026 14:37
Syria condemns attack in southwest as a 'flagrant violation of sovereignty' and a 'blatant breach of international law'.
What did war with the US reveal about Iran’s weapons capabilities?
Published: August 22, 2026 14:19
Iran says production is ongoing, but details will not be revealed during war conditions.
Man Utd humiliated at Hull to open Premier League account
Published: August 22, 2026 13:54
Manchester United lose 2-0 at newly promoted Hull City to open their Premier League campaign.
Fans and police injured in pitch invasion during ‘high risk’ German Cup tie
Published: August 22, 2026 13:44
Waldhof Mannheim and Kaiserslautern game halted for 30 minutes as eight people hospitalised with about 100 injured.
Indonesia bolsters troop numbers to combat Borneo wildfires
Published: August 22, 2026 13:35
Fires between January and July burned more than 200,000 hectares of land, says the government.
Is Trump making Latin America great again?
Published: August 22, 2026 13:23
A right-wing wave is sweeping through the region and that is not good news.
As families retrieve bodies, Gaza is running out of places to bury the dead
Published: August 22, 2026 13:10
Israel's genocidal war on Gaza has seen thousands of bodies buried in makeshift sites.
Jewish activists push back against Israeli settlers
Published: August 22, 2026 12:51
Jewish activists provide a ‘protective presence’ to deter settler violence in parts of the Occupied West Bank.
CONCACAF asks Infantino to skip youth event amid FIFA governance crisis
Published: August 22, 2026 12:37
The pressure on Gianni Infantino has led CONCACAF to reportedly ask the FIFA president to skip upcoming tournament.
The Berlin Wall separated his family. Its legacy still endures
Published: August 22, 2026 12:31
When Germany was divided, the Guetingers were among the 70 million people split between two opposing nations.
Russian strikes kill 6 people in Ukraine, day after shopping complex attack
Published: August 22, 2026 12:09
Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone hits home in southern Russia, killing two children and injuring their parents, officials say.
Hundreds of children take part in swimming class on Gaza’s shore
Published: August 22, 2026 11:58
On Gaza’s shore, 1,300 Palestinian children joined a swimming class to cope with the trauma of Israel’s genocidal war.
Usain Bolt’s 100m record broken at World Humanoid Robot Games
Published: August 22, 2026 11:30
Chinese robot reaches peak speed of 14.5 metres per second to beat Bolt's 100m record in Beijing, says state media.
Ebola continues to spread in the DRC as 16,000 vaccine doses arrive
Published: August 22, 2026 11:15
Health authorities are warning that ‘approximately one person has been dying from Ebola every thirty minutes’.
More than 16,000 doses of Ervebo vaccine arrive in Ebola-hit DR Congo
Published: August 22, 2026 10:13
The doses are the first of 70,000 allocated for Kinshasa as experts warn of the virus's exponential spread.
Pakistan’s PTI seeks contempt action over jailed Imran Khan’s hospital move
Published: August 22, 2026 10:13
Party launches legal action after authorities take ex-PM to state hospital for check-up before returning him to jail.
Manchester City preview: Five key questions heading into 2026-27 season
Published: August 22, 2026 10:09
Enzo Maresca faces the formidable challenge of following the legendary manager Pep Guardiola as new season starts.
Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete shot and killed in South Africa
Published: August 22, 2026 09:51
Zolani Tete, who held WBF flyweight and WBO bantamweight world titles, killed at his home in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Iran says new US sanctions violate sovereignty of other states
Published: August 22, 2026 09:14
Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei slams Trump's latest threat as a return to 'full-scale classic colonialism'.
Australia bite back as 18 wickets fall on day one of second Bangladesh Test
Published: August 22, 2026 08:53
Left-armers star in wicket bonanza as Australia take 101-run lead over Bangladesh on first day of the second Test.
Nakashima pounds Fritz, Bejlek beats Keys in Cincinnati upsets
Published: August 22, 2026 08:30
Frances Tiafoe and Brandon Nakashima set up one all-American men's semifinal, Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula also win.
How will Trump’s tariffs affect Canada’s economy?
Published: August 22, 2026 08:01
US imposes 50% tariffs on key Canadian sectors after talks collapse, but unlikely to cripple Canada's economy.
Panama Canal to reduce shipping as ‘extreme’ El Nino approaches
Published: August 22, 2026 08:00
Panama Canal will cut daily transits from 40 to 32 vessels by September 15, risking slower shipping and higher costs.
Lionel Messi fined for striking opponent in Inter Miami MLS game
Published: August 22, 2026 07:41
MLS fine Inter Miami's Lionel Messi and Ian Fray for separate incidents in match against Philadelphia Union.
‘Young want to leave’: Libya’s brain drain, 15 years after Tripoli fell
Published: August 22, 2026 07:41
Professionals who left a country in turmoil say they are unlikely to return as more in Libya could be planning to leave.
World Bank projects war-hit Lebanon’s economy to contract by 6.4 percent
Published: August 22, 2026 07:35
Conflict with Israel derails Lebanon's economic recovery as inflation and consumer prices rise, the global lender says.
Somalia child hunger crisis deepens after aid cuts, UNICEF says
Published: August 22, 2026 07:11
The drought-stricken country has recorded a 32 percent jump in the number of children treated for severe malnutrition.
China’s new moon mission could unlock secret of lunar ice: Why that matters
Published: August 22, 2026 05:36
The Chang'e-7 seeks to find out more about the water trapped within the moon's shadowed craters.
‘It was a tsunami’: Floods leave death trail in India’s Assam
Published: August 22, 2026 05:35
From father searching for his daughter's body to man who drowned trying to save a friend, floods take devastating toll.
Inundated Philippine communities seek answers over flood control funds
Published: August 22, 2026 04:36
Al Jazeera’s Jamela Alindogan reports from Northern Philippines where inundated communities are demanding answers.
Palestinian teen shot and killed in West Bank attack, UN responds
Published: August 22, 2026 04:30
A 17-year-old Palestinian was killed and another person critically injured in a settler attack in the occupied West Bank
Nigeria and the Sahel: A growing security divide
Published: August 22, 2026 04:30
A widening diplomatic rift is complicating efforts to confront a shared cross-border security threat.
At least 13 Tunisians missing as migrant boat headed for Italy capsizes
Published: August 22, 2026 04:24
Thousands of people have died since 2014 trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea and reach Europe.
US imposes 50 percent tariffs on $20bn in Canadian goods after talks fail
Published: August 22, 2026 04:02
Canadian prime minister says country will match tariffs 'dollar for dollar' after failure to secure US trade agreement.
US judge strikes down Trump immigrant visa ban affecting 75 countries
Published: August 22, 2026 03:19
A federal judge in Manhattan ruled against the State Department's suspension of immigrant visas.
Peru rescues people trapped by landslides on highway for nearly a week
Published: August 22, 2026 02:09
Peru rescues people trapped by landslides on highway for nearly a week.
Palestinian-British girl, 6, dies days after family drowned off UK coast
Published: August 22, 2026 01:42
Saja el-Khawas's death follows that of her mother, father and sister on Tuesday, all of whom drowned.
Iranian president says time to end war with US from ‘position of strength’
Published: August 22, 2026 00:59
Omani and Iranian foreign ministers hold a call as Washington prepares economic sanctions.
California lawmaker overcomes pro-Israel spending to win special election
Published: August 22, 2026 00:38
Victory for state Senator Aisha Wahab marks the latest example of a progressive overcoming millions in outside spending.
Guyana’s Rodrigues Birkett leads informal poll in race to be next UN leader
Published: August 22, 2026 00:32
Guyanese diplomat emerges narrowly ahead as the council works towards consensus before Guterres departs.
Several killed in Russia’s ‘double-tap’ drone strike on Ukraine mall
Published: August 22, 2026 00:06
Ukraine’s president accuses Russia of a ‘cowardly and deliberate’ attack on a mall in his hometown of Kryvyi Rih.
Iran war live: Trump says he views Strait of Hormuz as ‘American territory’
Published: August 22, 2026 00:00
US president says Iran 'would love to make a deal, but they’re not ready to make the right deal in my opinion'.
Myanmar military bombing kills 14 at Buddhist monastery, opposition reports
Published: August 21, 2026 23:52
More than 100 people were in the monastery for a religious retreat, according to a local resident.
Editor of US newspaper Stars and Stripes reportedly fired under Trump
Published: August 21, 2026 23:51
Editor-in-chief Erik Slavin has suggested his firing was retaliation for speaking out about editorial independence.
Outrage in India over death of six-year-old ‘slapped’ by his teacher
Published: August 21, 2026 23:34
Andhra Pradesh's regional minister of education says he is taking legal action with committee against those responsible.
US debt tops $40 trillion, Americans left with the bill
Published: August 21, 2026 23:19
The US national debt has officially surpassed $40 trillion for the first time in history, and it’s growing fast.
Pakistan’s Imran Khan back to prison after evaluation at hospital
Published: August 21, 2026 23:19
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was sent back to prison after being transferred for a medical evaluation.
US Vice President JD Vance holds midterm election rally in Ohio hometown
Published: August 21, 2026 22:52
The vice president's speech hinged heavily on economic themes, as voter confidence slips for Republican policies.
TikTok settles with US Justice Department for $400m over child privacy laws
Published: August 21, 2026 21:59
TikTok and the US government settled to resolve allegations that the app violated children's online privacy laws.
Mexico Governor Ruben Rocha returns to office despite US criminal charges
Published: August 21, 2026 21:38
The governor, who leads the state of Sinaloa, has been accused by the Trump administration of partnering with a cartel.
One killed, three wounded in sword attack at Swedish high school
Published: August 21, 2026 21:23
One person has been killed and three others wounded in an attack by a sword-wielding man at a Swedish high school.
Arsenal rout Coventry 3-0 to begin Premier League title defence in style
Published: August 21, 2026 21:15
Kai Havertz struck early, Bukayo Saka doubled the lead, before Martin Odegaard netted after the break.
Global Sumud Flotilla joins Albania’s anti-resort protest
Published: August 21, 2026 21:11
Three boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in Albania’s Vlore on Friday to support the “Flamingo Revolution"
Tunisian protesters call for President Kais Saied to step down
Published: August 21, 2026 20:35
Hundreds of Tunisians took to the streets of the capital Tunis on Thursday, calling for president Kais Saied to leave.
Can a humanitarian disaster be averted in Somalia?
Published: August 21, 2026 20:27
The UN warns of another hunger crisis, with starvation threatening millions.
Pope Leo urges the world to ‘help begin reconstruction’ of Gaza
Published: August 21, 2026 20:16
Pope Leo XIV is appealing to authorities around the world to support the people of Gaza who are ‘still suffering'.
Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz fires economy minister amid unrest
Published: August 21, 2026 20:07
Jose Gabriel Espinoza removed from post days after he was censured by the legislature amid tumult over economic reform.
Western allies slam Israel for ending World Central Kitchen strike probe
Published: August 21, 2026 20:03
UK, Australia and Canada call Israel’s decision not to investigate deadly 2024 strike on a Gaza aid convoy 'shameful'.
US Supreme Court allows Trump’s ballroom project to continue for now
Published: August 21, 2026 19:52
The Trump administration has argued the $400m White House ballroom is needed for national security purposes.
Trump waives ‘out-of-quota’ beef tariffs for 90 days to lower prices
Published: August 21, 2026 19:42
The president did not mention with whom he made the deal or where the imported ground beef is coming from.
US court slashes Alex Jones fines for Sandy Hook school shooting case
Published: August 21, 2026 19:29
Court cuts Infowars founder's penalty for false claims that school shooting was a 'hoax' from $50m to $1.5m.
Libya rivals test a new path towards unity, 15 years after Gadaffi downfall
Published: August 21, 2026 19:21
Fifteen years since Tripoli fell, Libyan parties are finally working towards unity.
US, Canada negotiators race to ink a deal as Trump’s tariff deadline looms
Published: August 21, 2026 19:20
Experts say even a last-minute breakthrough will not result in the US lifting all its tariffs on Canadian goods.
Palestinian victims of Israeli settler attacks face battle for justice
Published: August 21, 2026 19:14
Palestinians with missing relatives are marking International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to Victims of Terrorism.
Turkiye accuses Israel’s Netanyahu of ‘genocide’, seeks Interpol warrant
Published: August 21, 2026 19:08
Netanyahu and Erdogan trade insults as Ankara seeks warrant for Israel's attacks on Global Sumud Flotilla activists.
Secret tunnel becomes museum for Syria chemical attack and siege of Ghouta
Published: August 21, 2026 18:55
A Ghouta tunnel used during Assad’s siege is now a museum, 13 years after government forces’ deadly sarin gas attack.
Espanyol vs Real Madrid: La Liga – prediction, lineups, teams
Published: August 21, 2026 18:40
Real Madrid kickoff their campaign at Espanyol in Barcelona as Jose Mourinho's targets winning La Liga return.
Drone strike on Ukraine shopping centre kills six, injures 103
Published: August 21, 2026 18:40
A Russian drone strike hit a major shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, killing six people and injuring 103
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan taken back to prison after hospital check-up
Published: August 21, 2026 18:25
Relatives of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan say he’s being tortured in prison.
Russian drone attack on busy shopping centre kills 14 in Ukraine
Published: August 21, 2026 18:17
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy slams 'cynical and despicable' attack on his hometown Kryvyi Rih that injured over 120.
How is drought hitting UK farming?
Published: August 21, 2026 17:52
After months of heatwaves and unusually dry weather, officials say as much as two-thirds of England is in drought.
Arsenal sign Konsa from Villa as Premier League holders bolster defence
Published: August 21, 2026 17:38
England defender Ezri Konsa joins Arsenal from Aston Villa in a deal understood to be worth £51m ($69m).
Why Iran is threatening Europe’s ‘strategically important’ southeast
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Published: August 21, 2026 17:29
Tehran has threatened Bulgaria, home to a US air base, but how credible is that threat?
Israeli army, settlers kill 2 Palestinians in separate West Bank incidents
Published: August 21, 2026 17:17
Israeli settlers fatally shot 17-year-old Karim Sanad Shalaldeh while Israeli forces killed 58-year-old Fathi Khazem.
Migrants clash with French police as they attempt to cross the Channel
Published: August 21, 2026 16:58
French border police clashed with migrants in northern France on Friday, as they intercepted a small boat.
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