Kidnappers release video showing hundreds abducted from Nigerian mosque
Published: August 24, 2026 18:02
Mass kidnappings highlight Nigeria's security crisis in the north as elections approach.
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Trump administration announces global economic war on Iran
Published: August 24, 2026 17:53
The US says it is targeting all of Iran’s sources of revenue, including oil.
Japanese delegation seeks to soothe strained ties with China
Published: August 24, 2026 17:16
A cross-party delegation lands in Beijing as Tokyo tries to defrost its worst China rift in decades.
Trump administration announces ‘economic D-day’ sanctions on Iran
Published: August 24, 2026 17:10
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says US sanctions will intensify to choke off Iran's revenues and isolate the country.
Nearly one in two Ebola patients dying in DR Congo outbreak
Published: August 24, 2026 17:00
Almost one in two people infected with Ebola are dying, Democratic Republic of the Congo government figures show.
Russia to seize poorly protected infrastructure as Ukraine barrage persists
Published: August 24, 2026 16:59
Owners could lose control of facilities if regulators find them too slow to repair damage.
Former snooker world champion Graeme Dott convicted of child sex abuse
Published: August 24, 2026 16:35
The 49-year-old was found to have subjected a girl and a boy to multiple incidents of abuse.
Israeli strike on Gaza shelter extends casualty list
Published: August 24, 2026 16:27
More than 1,200 Palestinians have been killed since the October 2025 ceasefire agreement.
Nathan Cofnas on whether he feels responsible for Jason Arday’s death
Published: August 24, 2026 16:21
Nathan Cofnas, who accused Cambridge professor Jason Arday of plagiarism, has addressed Arday’s death.
England drop fast bowler Bryden Carse amid investigation into club incident
Published: August 24, 2026 16:05
The 31-year-old Durham bowler will not play against Pakistan in the upcoming second Test match.
What to expect as Iran braces for new US economic measures amid war
Published: August 24, 2026 16:02
Tehran may count on links with China and others to weather the storm, but average Iranian people will bear the brunt.
Trump slams Canada with new 50 percent auto tariffs for 2027
Published: August 24, 2026 15:50
Trump said tariffs on Canadian auto and steel will double to 50 percent from January 1.
Are humanoid robots the future of warfare?
Published: August 24, 2026 15:30
Humanoid robots are breaking world records in sports, and are increasingly being developed and tested for military use.
Video: Russia launches rocket into space with military satellite
Published: August 24, 2026 15:29
Russia says it has launched a military satellite into space on the back of a Soyuz-2.1 rocket from Arkhangelsk.
UK to help Ukraine build Storm Shadow long-range missiles: Why it matters
Published: August 24, 2026 15:17
The UK's willingness to share classified missile-production knowledge sets a potentially important precedent.
Samuel Eto’o urges support for embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino
Published: August 24, 2026 15:15
Former star striker, now head of Cameroon's FA, backs Infantino despite mounting pressure on him to resign.
Why Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians in West Bank are pogroms
Published: August 24, 2026 15:02
Israeli settler attacks, aided by military, increasingly fit the definition of a pogrom.
Houses set on fire as fresh violence erupts in India’s Manipur
Published: August 24, 2026 14:48
Several houses were set ablaze in India’s Manipur state, followed by gunfire between two groups.
Algeria’s schools put Shakespeare before Molière in break from France
Published: August 24, 2026 13:48
Algerian primary schools will begin teaching English before French for the first time, signalling a drift from France.
Rain and flooding from Typhoon Narra hits China and Vietnam
Published: August 24, 2026 13:14
Rain and flooding from Typhoon Narra hits China and Vietnam
‘Barrel bomb mufti’ sentenced to life in Syria
Published: August 24, 2026 13:02
‘Barrel bomb mufti’ sentenced to life in Syria
Saudi Arabia’s MBS visits Macron in France: What to expect
Published: August 24, 2026 12:59
Saudi crown prince and French president are set to sign several agreements on health, transport and energy.
Four arrested over fatal shooting of South African boxer Zolani Tete
Published: August 24, 2026 12:48
Tete, who won world WBF flyweight and WBO bantamweight titles, was killed outside his home in Eastern Cape last week.
South Korea says US cancelled upcoming joint marine exercises over Iran war
Published: August 24, 2026 12:28
The cancellation follows Trump's surprise order last week to scale back a separate annual joint military drill.
Activists occupy UK aircraft parts factory over Israel links
Published: August 24, 2026 12:07
Pro-Palestine activists from the ‘People Against Genocide’ group occupied a Martin-Baker factory in the UK.
Former NBA player Enes Kanter ejected after confrontation with WNBA’s Cloud
Published: August 24, 2026 12:04
Kanter was ejected from the Indiana-Chicago WNBA game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud on court.
Israel accused of using kites as pretext to justify escalating Gaza attacks
Published: August 24, 2026 11:57
Israel has threatened Palestinian groups against launching 'kites, drones, and balloons' from the war-torn enclave.
Cambuur fans suffer burns as fireworks set off during Dutch league match
Published: August 24, 2026 11:54
Game resumed despite injuries to home fans, but it would have been abandoned if a player or match official had been hit.
Photos: Towering landfill collapse kills 30 in Guinea’s capital, Conakry
Published: August 24, 2026 11:38
A landfill collapse in Conakry kills 30, injures six, and destroys homes after heavy rains in Guinea's capital.
India used pellets, grenades on Gen Z protests: What Amnesty report reveals
Published: August 24, 2026 10:53
Security forces used tear gas, pellet guns and electric shock devices against student protesters, Amnesty inquiry found.
Dutch public broadcaster to boycott ‘no longer’ neutral Eurovision
Published: August 24, 2026 10:42
AVROTROS says escalating international conflicts are undermining the event's neutrality and fuelling divisions.
US threatens toughest sanctions yet against Iran: What we know
Published: August 24, 2026 10:23
Tehran has threatened to retaliate against any country that joins new US economic measures.
Ukraine’s offensive against Russia causes petrol panic across Central Asia
Published: August 24, 2026 10:11
War-induced shortages set off cross-border fuel runs and deepen energy problems for Russia's allies.
US military says strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat kills two
Published: August 24, 2026 09:58
US Southern Command says Sunday's strike targeted vessel operating along established narco-trafficking routes.
Dozens of coordinated arson attacks carried out across Thailand
Published: August 24, 2026 09:44
Dozens of coordinated arson attacks carried out across Thailand
Macron and MBS attend Esports World Cup closing ceremony
Published: August 24, 2026 09:44
Saudi Arabia, which founded the event, is spending billions to become a global gaming and esports power.
Give Imran Khan proper medical care, cricket legends urge Pakistani gov’t
Published: August 24, 2026 09:33
Twenty-one cricket captains request PM Sharif's government to ensure Khan is given timely and independent medical care.
Transfer target Julian Alvarez booed by fans in Atletico Madrid win
Published: August 24, 2026 09:29
Argentinian striker was targeted by fans while warming up and jeered again after coming on in the 66th minute.
Seville, Jefferson-Wooden roar to 100m wins at Silesia Diamond League
Published: August 24, 2026 09:11
Brazil's Alison Dos Santos beats world record holder Karsten Warholm in a thrilling 400m hurdles final at the meet.
US threat of ‘economic D-Day’ for Iran tests Trump’s China detente
Published: August 24, 2026 09:10
Exerting maximum economic pressure on Tehran would risk blowback from Beijing.
Mercedes no longer have the fastest car in F1, says leader Antonelli
Published: August 24, 2026 09:08
McLaren's reigning champion Lando Norris celebrates his second win in a row from pole position at Zandvoort.
E1 settlement: Why Netanyahu, Israel’s right might not mind global outrage
Published: August 24, 2026 08:45
The settlement threatens Palestinian statehood. But it could help Israel's PM, other far-right leaders before elections.
Kazakhstan’s newly formed pro-government party wins parliamentary election
Published: August 24, 2026 08:29
The victory of Adilet, founded earlier this year, is likely to consolidate the power of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
‘Barrel bomb mufti’ Ahmad Hassoun handed life sentence in Syria trial
Published: August 24, 2026 08:18
The religious figure faced various charges, including inciting violence and providing legitimacy to the al-Assad regime.
Trabzonspor president reacts to Salah disallowed hat-trick goal
Published: August 24, 2026 07:43
Trabzonspor’s president reacted in disbelief after Mohamed Salah had a goal disallowed in his first start for the club.
How much more are you spending on petrol since the war on Iran began?
Published: August 24, 2026 07:26
At least 145 countries have reported increases in petrol prices since the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel began.
EU, Russian aircraft help Serbia battle wildfires
Published: August 24, 2026 07:19
EU crews and a Russian aircraft help Serbia fight major wildfires as extreme heat fuels fires across the Balkans.
The right to health in Gaza is now a privilege
Published: August 24, 2026 07:08
The devastated healthcare system cannot reach Gaza’s most vulnerable – those who live in displacement camps
Canada-US trade war: Who wins? Who loses?
Published: August 24, 2026 07:00
Canada suspends US trade talks as Trump imposes 50% tariffs, with Ottawa vowing dollar-for-dollar retaliation.
Ukraine’s allies convene in Kyiv as Zelenskyy seeks air defence boost
Published: August 24, 2026 06:55
'Coalition of the Willing' leaders to discuss air defence shortage as Ukraine and Russia trade drone attacks.
Pakistan’s army chief Munir returns to Iran: Can he break US war deadlock?
Published: August 24, 2026 06:30
Pakistan says it can offer a channel between Tehran and Washington, but analysts differ over how much influence it has.
Salah scores two goals, has two disallowed in first start for Trabzonspor
Published: August 24, 2026 06:18
Salah started his first game for the Turkish Super Lig side, whom he joined on a free transfer earlier this month.
Ceferin won’t challenge Infantino for FIFA presidency but tells him to quit
Published: August 24, 2026 06:09
European football chief doesn't want to lose credibility over FIFA job but says Infantino will face a challenger.
Gauff, Fils win Cincinnati tennis titles in run-up to US Open
Published: August 24, 2026 06:08
Gauff beat Pegula for her second Cincinnati Open trophy and Fils overcame Tiafoe for his first Masters 1000 title.
Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball from Mexico sells for $3.35m
Published: August 24, 2026 04:19
Maradona’s 1986 World Cup ball sold for $3.35m. He used his hand to score against England, dubbing it the ‘Hand of God’.
Climbers escape rockfall crossing ‘Death Pass’ on Mont Blanc
Published: August 24, 2026 04:18
Footage filmed by a climber on Mont Blanc shows rocks cascading down the Goûter Couloir, known as ‘Death Pass’. The clim
‘We know this movie’: Iran mocks latest US sanctions
Published: August 24, 2026 04:02
Abbas Araghchi said new US sanctions, likely to be unveiled Monday, are like watching the 'same movie on repeat'.
Syria, Israel hold US-mediated talks in Jordan to de-escalate tensions
Published: August 24, 2026 03:56
Syria's foreign minister meets Israeli officials to de-escalate tensions after Israeli strike near Turkish border.
Human-caused Nevada wildfire forces 42,000 people to evacuate
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Published: August 24, 2026 02:55
A fast-moving wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has forced 42,000 people to evacuate and put another 45,000 on alert.
Can Kenya’s AI ambitions coexist with Naivasha’s water needs?
Published: August 24, 2026 02:09
As Kenya courts data-centre investment, communities fear growing pressure on an already stressed water system.
Ebola cases in DRC hit 5,515 as Pope Leo urges global action to save lives
Published: August 24, 2026 02:02
Case fatality rate climbs to nearly 48 percent in DRC, meaning almost one in two people infected with Ebola are dying.
India crushes cockroach dissent as ‘Fix Schools’ campaign riles Modi
Published: August 24, 2026 01:51
The Cockroach Janta Party’s ‘Fix the Schools’ campaign in India is facing pushback from BJP leaders and supporters.
Large forest fire burns close to residential areas in Ankara
Published: August 24, 2026 00:30
A large forest fire is threatening homes near residential areas of Mamak on the outskirts of the Turkish capital.
Tokayev allies head for landslide victory in Kazakhstan elections
Published: August 24, 2026 00:12
Exit polls give Kazakhstan’s pro-Tokayev Adilet party about 70 percent of the vote in the parliamentary elections.
Iran war live: Iranian parliament advances plans for Hormuz service fees
Published: August 24, 2026 00:00
Draft law says ships of countries permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz will pay for Tehran's services.
Raphinha and Lopez score braces as Barcelona trounce Elche 5-0
Published: August 23, 2026 21:45
Barcelona begin their La Liga title defence and bid for a third successive crown with a 5-0 victory at Elche.
Will Donald Trump’s new sanctions against Iran work?
Published: August 23, 2026 21:34
The US president says he will impose 'crushing measures' on Tehran.
Serbia requests international assistance to battle wildfires
Published: August 23, 2026 21:27
Serbia requested assistance from the European Union and Russia to help bring intense wildfires under control.
US envoy Tom Barrack retracts comment that Syria’s Golan is occupied
Published: August 23, 2026 21:23
Ambassador to Turkiye says US policy of recognising Israel's claimed sovereignty over Syrian territory is 'unchanged'.
Landfill collapse kills 30 in Guinea’s capital after heavy rains
Published: August 23, 2026 21:08
A mound of waste collapsed at a landfill in Conakry, Guinea, after heavy overnight rains, engulfing nearby homes.
Is Israel about to split the occupied West Bank in half?
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Published: August 23, 2026 20:23
Israel is moving forward with its ‘E1’ plan. What is it and why could it threaten the future of a Palestinian state?
Severe winds toss four aircraft across Italian airport tarmac
Published: August 23, 2026 20:00
Winds reaching around 120 km/h swept through Forlì in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, overturning four light aircraft.
Photos: IndyCars speed past Washington landmarks as part of Freedom 250
Published: August 23, 2026 19:52
Race cars take over central Washington, DC, as the Trump-created Freedom 250 Grand Prix debuts.
Gaza’s hospitals are running out of oxygen as healthcare nears collapse
Published: August 23, 2026 19:40
Gaza’s hospitals face oxygen shortages, putting the lives of premature babies and critically ill patients at risk.
Two killed after giant Ganesha statue collapses onto crowd in Mumbai
Published: August 23, 2026 19:27
Two people were killed after a massive Ganesha idol fell onto a crowd during a procession in Mumbai, India.
Zhou Bo: China’s alternative to Western power
Published: August 23, 2026 19:00
Senior Colonel Zhou Bo and Sreenivasan Jain discuss China's vision of a fairer, multipolar world and work towards that.
Palestinian teen killed in Israeli raid buried in Occupied West Bank
Published: August 23, 2026 18:47
Hundreds attended the funeral of 14-year-old Islam Ahmad Maher Ajouri, who was killed by Israeli gunfire during a raid.
Video: Thousands of families flee fighting in Sudan’s North Kordofan State
Published: August 23, 2026 18:27
Mothers and their children are in dire need of food and safety in Sudan’s conflict-stricken Kordofan State.
Trump has ‘run out of options’ in Iran war: Stephen Walt
Published: August 23, 2026 18:15
Political scientist Stephen Walt says Trump promised to make US stronger, but many of his policies are making it weaker.
Tunisia sees protests after migrant boat sinking kills eight
Published: August 23, 2026 17:57
A migrant boat carrying 15 Tunisians sank off the country's southeastern coast while heading to Italy, killing eight.
Thousands displaced as wildfire threatens homes in US state of Nevada
Published: August 23, 2026 17:55
Authorities said the fire was human-caused.
Iran war: Top US lawmaker says Republicans can ‘absolutely’ win midterms
Published: August 23, 2026 17:53
House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Trump ally, admits it 'would be helpful' if conflict ends before elections in November.
Landfill collapse in Guinea kills at least 22 people
Published: August 23, 2026 17:35
Heavy rains wash over the site, triggering a landslide that buries several shacks.
Photos: Ukraine celebrates National Flag Day
Published: August 23, 2026 17:18
People observe a minute of silence for those killed in war to mark the holiday established in 2004.
LIVE: Elche vs Barcelona – La Liga
Published: August 23, 2026 16:50
Follow updates as Barcelona kick off their La Liga campaign - including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary.
French President Macron to host Saudi Crown Prince MBS in Paris for talks
Published: August 23, 2026 16:12
Energy, regional conflicts, and bilateral cooperation to dominate Emmanuel Macron and Mohammed bin Salman's discussions.
Can Nigeria cash in on Iran war?
Published: August 23, 2026 16:07
Ekperikpe Ekpo says the US-Israel war on Iran has pushed Nigeria to expand its gas production.
Canada, US and tit-for-tat tariffs: How will they impact their economies?
Published: August 23, 2026 15:54
Both countries will suffer from the trade war with steeper tariffs raising business costs and consumer prices.
Gaza families search for children missing after years of war
Published: August 23, 2026 15:42
Families in Gaza continue searching for children and relatives missing in the war.
Iran’s government signals fuel price hike on eve of new US sanctions
Published: August 23, 2026 15:38
Prices for food and other items are soaring, and there is a history of unrest, so any increase is being considered.
Pezeshkian says Iran ‘has not become Venezuela’ despite war and sanctions
Published: August 23, 2026 15:25
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran has stood firm despite what he calls a full-scale war.
PM Tarique Rahman’s trip stalled: What it means for Bangladesh-India ties
Published: August 23, 2026 14:17
India and Bangladesh have not been able to move past the contentious question of Sheikh Hasina, living in New Delhi.
Nordic nations ‘have lost confidence in Infantino’, demand FIFA reforms
Published: August 23, 2026 13:50
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Faroe Islands back calls for Infantino's resignation amid FIFA crisis.
The Suez Crisis stopped the British Empire. Will Hormuz defeat the US?
Published: August 23, 2026 13:37
In the latest episode of Al Jazeera’s new podcast, Deja Vu looks at how oil, shipping and war shape the Gulf.
Chelsea preview: Five key talking points for 2026-27 Premier League season
Published: August 23, 2026 13:33
Chelsea have had their worst Premier League run in 30 years. Can new manager Xabi Alonso succeed and is Cole Palmer key?
Heavy Israeli air strike hits warehouse in central Gaza
Published: August 23, 2026 13:20
Heavy Israeli air strike hits warehouse in central Gaza
Dozens of attacks in southern Thailand wound three people
Published: August 23, 2026 13:08
Many local government offices and several vehicles were damaged or destroyed in the 51 attacks late on Saturday.
AI fraud costing victims millions of dollars
Published: August 23, 2026 13:08
Deepfake scams are becoming harder to spot as criminals use AI to impersonate officials and public figures.
Zelenskyy says wartime elections could ‘destroy’ Ukraine
Published: August 23, 2026 12:19
The embattled Ukrainian president slams Mykhailo Fedorov's idea as a 'tsunami' that would 'split' the country.
DR Congo miners risk Ebola to make a living
Published: August 23, 2026 12:13
DR Congo miners risk Ebola to make a living
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