Monday, 24 August 2026
296 articles · times in UTC
Al Jazeera · 00:00
Iran war live: Iranian parliament advances plans for Hormuz service fees ↗Draft law says ships of countries permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz will pay for services provided by Iran.
Al Jazeera · 00:12
Tokayev allies head for landslide victory in Kazakhstan elections ↗Exit polls give Kazakhstan’s pro-Tokayev Adilet party about 70 percent of the vote in the parliamentary elections.
Al Jazeera · 00:30
Large forest fire burns close to residential areas in Ankara ↗A large forest fire is threatening homes near residential areas of Mamak on the outskirts of the Turkish capital.
Al Jazeera · 01:51
India crushes cockroach dissent as ‘Fix Schools’ campaign riles Modi ↗The Cockroach Janta Party’s ‘Fix the Schools’ campaign in India is facing pushback from BJP leaders and supporters.
Al Jazeera · 02:02
Ebola cases in DRC hit 5,515 as Pope Leo urges global action to save lives ↗Case fatality rate climbs to nearly 48 percent in DRC, meaning almost one in two people infected with Ebola are dying.
Al Jazeera · 02:09
Can Kenya’s AI ambitions coexist with Naivasha’s water needs? ↗As Kenya courts data-centre investment, communities fear growing pressure on an already stressed water system.
Al Jazeera · 02:55
Human-caused Nevada wildfire forces 42,000 people to evacuate ↗A fast-moving wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has forced 42,000 people to evacuate and put another 45,000 on alert.
Al Jazeera · 03:56
Syria, Israel hold US-mediated talks in Jordan to de-escalate tensions ↗Syria's foreign minister meets Israeli officials to de-escalate tensions after Israeli strike near Turkish border.
Al Jazeera · 04:02
‘We know this movie’: Iran mocks latest US sanctions ↗Abbas Araghchi said new US sanctions, likely to be unveiled Monday, are like watching the 'same movie on repeat'.
Al Jazeera · 04:18
Climbers escape rockfall crossing ‘Death Pass’ on Mont Blanc ↗Footage filmed by a climber on Mont Blanc shows rocks cascading down the Goûter Couloir, known as ‘Death Pass’. The clim
Al Jazeera · 04:19
Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball from Mexico sells for $3.35m ↗Maradona’s 1986 World Cup ball sold for $3.35m. He used his hand to score against England, dubbing it the ‘Hand of God’.
Al Jazeera · 06:08
Gauff, Fils win Cincinnati tennis titles in run-up to US Open ↗Gauff beat Pegula for her second Cincinnati Open trophy and Fils overcame Tiafoe for his first Masters 1000 title.
Al Jazeera · 06:09
Ceferin won’t challenge Infantino for FIFA presidency but tells him to quit ↗European football chief doesn't want to lose credibility over FIFA job but says Infantino will face a challenger.
Al Jazeera · 06:18
Salah scores two goals, has two disallowed in first start for Trabzonspor ↗Salah started his first game for the Turkish Super Lig side, whom he joined on a free transfer earlier this month.
Al Jazeera · 06:30
Pakistan’s army chief Munir returns to Iran: Can he break US war deadlock? ↗Pakistan says it can offer a channel between Tehran and Washington, but analysts differ over how much influence it has.
Al Jazeera · 06:55
Ukraine’s allies convene in Kyiv as Zelenskyy seeks air defence boost ↗'Coalition of the Willing' leaders to discuss air defence shortage as Ukraine and Russia trade drone attacks.
Al Jazeera · 07:00
Canada-US trade war: Who wins? Who loses? ↗Canada suspends US trade talks as Trump imposes 50% tariffs, with Ottawa vowing dollar-for-dollar retaliation.
Al Jazeera · 07:08
The right to health in Gaza is now a privilege ↗The devastated healthcare system cannot reach Gaza’s most vulnerable – those who live in displacement camps
Al Jazeera · 07:19
EU, Russian aircraft help Serbia battle wildfires ↗EU crews and a Russian aircraft help Serbia fight major wildfires as extreme heat fuels fires across the Balkans.
Al Jazeera · 07:26
How much more are you spending on petrol since the war in Iran began? ↗At least 145 countries have reported increases in petrol prices since the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel began.
Al Jazeera · 07:43
Trabzonspor president reacts to Salah disallowed hat-trick goal ↗Trabzonspor’s president reacted in disbelief after Mohamed Salah had a goal disallowed in his first start for the club.
Al Jazeera · 08:18
‘Barrel bomb mufti’ Ahmad Hassoun handed life sentence in Syria trial ↗The religious figure faced various charges, including inciting violence and providing legitimacy to the al-Assad regime.
Al Jazeera · 08:29
Kazakhstan’s newly formed pro-government party wins parliamentary election ↗The victory of Adilet, founded earlier this year, is likely to consolidate the power of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
Al Jazeera · 08:45
E1 settlement: Why Netanyahu, Israel’s right might not mind global outrage ↗The settlement threatens Palestinian statehood. But it could help Israel's PM, other far-right leaders before elections.
Al Jazeera · 09:08
Mercedes no longer have the fastest car in F1, says leader Antonelli ↗McLaren's reigning champion Lando Norris celebrates his second win in a row from pole position at Zandvoort.
Al Jazeera · 09:10
US threat of ‘economic D-Day’ for Iran tests Trump’s China detente ↗Exerting maximum economic pressure on Tehran would risk blowback from Beijing.
Al Jazeera · 09:11
Seville, Jefferson-Wooden roar to 100m wins at Silesia Diamond League ↗Brazil's Alison Dos Santos beats world record holder Karsten Warholm in a thrilling 400m hurdles final at the meet.
Al Jazeera · 09:29
Transfer target Julian Alvarez booed by fans in Atletico Madrid win ↗Argentinian striker was targeted by fans while warming up and jeered again after coming on in the 66th minute.
Al Jazeera · 09:33
Give Imran Khan proper medical care, cricket legends urge Pakistani gov’t ↗Twenty-one cricket captains request PM Sharif's government to ensure Khan is given timely and independent medical care.
Al Jazeera · 09:44
Macron and MBS attend Esports World Cup closing ceremony ↗Saudi Arabia, which founded the event, is spending billions to become a global gaming and esports power.
Al Jazeera · 09:44
Dozens of coordinated arson attacks carried out across Thailand ↗Dozens of coordinated arson attacks carried out across Thailand
Al Jazeera · 09:58
US military says strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat kills two ↗US Southern Command says Sunday's strike targeted vessel operating along established narco-trafficking routes.
Al Jazeera · 10:11
Ukraine’s offensive against Russia causes petrol panic across Central Asia ↗War-induced shortages set off cross-border fuel runs and deepen energy problems for Russia's allies.
Al Jazeera · 10:23
US threatens toughest sanctions yet against Iran: What we know ↗Tehran has threatened to retaliate against any country that joins new US economic measures.
Al Jazeera · 10:42
Dutch public broadcaster to boycott ‘no longer’ neutral Eurovision ↗AVROTROS says escalating international conflicts are undermining the event's neutrality and fuelling divisions.
Al Jazeera · 10:53
India used pellets, grenades on Gen Z protests: What Amnesty report reveals ↗Security forces used tear gas, pellet guns and electric shock devices against student protesters, Amnesty inquiry found.
Al Jazeera · 11:38
Photos: Towering landfill collapse kills 30 in Guinea’s capital, Conakry ↗A landfill collapse in Conakry kills 30, injures six, and destroys homes after heavy rains in Guinea's capital.
Al Jazeera · 11:54
Cambuur fans suffer burns as fireworks set off during Dutch league match ↗Game resumed despite injuries to home fans, but it would have been abandoned if a player or match official had been hit.
Al Jazeera · 11:57
Israel accused of using kites as pretext to justify escalating Gaza attacks ↗Israel has threatened Palestinian groups against launching 'kites, drones, and balloons' from the war-torn enclave.
Al Jazeera · 12:04
Former NBA player Enes Kanter ejected after confrontation with WNBA’s Cloud ↗Kanter was ejected from the Indiana-Chicago WNBA game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud on court.
Al Jazeera · 12:07
Activists occupy UK aircraft parts factory over Israel links ↗Pro-Palestine activists from the ‘People Against Genocide’ group occupied a Martin-Baker factory in the UK.
Al Jazeera · 12:28
South Korea says US cancelled upcoming joint marine exercises over Iran war ↗The cancellation follows Trump's surprise order last week to scale back a separate annual joint military drill.
Al Jazeera · 12:48
Four arrested over fatal shooting of South African boxer Zolani Tete ↗Tete, who won world WBF flyweight and WBO bantamweight titles, was killed outside his home in Eastern Cape last week.
Al Jazeera · 12:59
Saudi Arabia’s MBS visits Macron in France: What to expect ↗Saudi crown prince and French president are set to sign several agreements on health, transport and energy.
Al Jazeera · 13:02
‘Barrel bomb mufti’ sentenced to life in Syria ↗‘Barrel bomb mufti’ sentenced to life in Syria
Al Jazeera · 13:14
Rain and flooding from Typhoon Narra hits China and Vietnam ↗Rain and flooding from Typhoon Narra hits China and Vietnam
Al Jazeera · 13:48
Algeria’s schools put Shakespeare before Molière in break from France ↗Algerian primary schools will begin teaching English before French for the first time, signalling a drift from France.
Al Jazeera · 14:48
Houses set on fire as fresh violence erupts in India’s Manipur ↗Several houses were set ablaze in India’s Manipur state, followed by gunfire between two groups.
Al Jazeera · 15:02
Why Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians in West Bank are pogroms ↗Waves of settler attacks, aided by Israel's military, increasingly fit the definition of a pogrom.
Al Jazeera · 15:15
Samuel Eto’o urges support for embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino ↗Former star striker, now head of Cameroon's FA, backs Infantino despite mounting pressure on him to resign.
Al Jazeera · 15:17
UK to help Ukraine build Storm Shadow long-range missiles: Why it matters ↗The UK's willingness to share classified missile-production knowledge sets a potentially important precedent.
Al Jazeera · 15:29
Video: Russia launches rocket into space with military satellite ↗Russia says it has launched a military satellite into space on the back of a Soyuz-2.1 rocket from Arkhangelsk.
Al Jazeera · 15:30
Are humanoid robots the future of warfare? ↗Humanoid robots are breaking world records in sports, and are increasingly being developed and tested for military use.
Al Jazeera · 15:50
Trump slams Canada with new 50 percent auto tariffs for 2027 ↗Trump said tariffs on Canadian auto and steel will double to 50 percent from January 1.
Al Jazeera · 16:02
What to expect as Iran braces for new US economic measures amid war ↗Tehran may count on links with China and others to weather the storm, but average Iranian people will bear the brunt.
Al Jazeera · 16:05
England drop fast bowler Bryden Carse amid investigation into club incident ↗The 31-year-old Durham bowler will not play against Pakistan in the upcoming second Test match.
Al Jazeera · 16:21
Nathan Cofnas on whether he feels responsible for Jason Arday’s death ↗Nathan Cofnas, who accused Cambridge professor Jason Arday of plagiarism, has addressed Arday’s death.
Al Jazeera · 16:27
Israeli strike on Gaza shelter extends casualty list ↗More than 1,200 Palestinians have been killed since the October 2025 ceasefire agreement.
Al Jazeera · 16:35
Former snooker world champion Graeme Dott convicted of child sex abuse ↗The 49-year-old was found to have subjected a girl and a boy to multiple incidents of abuse.
Al Jazeera · 16:59
Russia to seize poorly protected infrastructure as Ukraine barrage persists ↗Owners could lose control of facilities if regulators find them too slow to repair damage.
Al Jazeera · 17:00
Nearly one in two Ebola patients dying in DR Congo outbreak ↗Almost one in two people infected with Ebola are dying, Democratic Republic of the Congo government figures show.
Al Jazeera · 17:10
Trump administration announces ‘economic D-day’ sanctions on Iran ↗Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says US sanctions will intensify to choke off Iran's revenues and isolate the country.
Al Jazeera · 17:16
Japanese delegation seeks to soothe strained ties with China ↗A cross-party delegation lands in Beijing as Tokyo tries to defrost its worst China rift in decades.
Al Jazeera · 17:53
Trump administration announces global economic war on Iran ↗The US says it is targeting all of Iran’s sources of revenue, including oil.
Al Jazeera · 18:02
Kidnappers release video showing hundreds abducted from Nigerian mosque ↗Mass kidnappings highlight Nigeria's security crisis in the north as elections approach.
Al Jazeera · 18:22
Norway plans further development of Arctic drilling amid EU energy concerns ↗EU reviewing support of a ban on new drilling in the Arctic as war impacts energy security.
Al Jazeera · 18:46
Trump administration seeks to formalise H-1B fee of more than $100,000 ↗New proposal would charge $103,265 for the US's H-1B visas, and make permanent a temporary rule challenged by courts.
Al Jazeera · 19:00
Israel threatens attacks in Gaza over children’s kites ↗Israel has threatened intensified attacks and forced displacement in Gaza over children’s kites
Al Jazeera · 19:09
Why ‘pogrom’ best describes what’s happening in the occupied West Bank ↗Israeli settler attacks in the occupied West Bank aren’t just ‘clashes’, they fit the definition of pogroms.
Al Jazeera · 19:18
Israeli restrictions cause fuel shortage in occupied West Bank ↗Israeli restrictions are disrupting fuel supplies across the occupied West Bank.
Al Jazeera · 19:21
Video: Israel attacks desalination plant and mosque in Gaza ↗Israel has attacked a critical water desalination plant and a mosque in Gaza as it intensifies attacks on the enclave.
Al Jazeera · 19:44
Yemen’s Houthis report attack on Saudi ship ↗Saudi shipping company Bahri confirmed its vessel was struck, all crew members safe.
Al Jazeera · 19:46
Mexico’s president condemns governor’s brief return to office ↗President Sheinbaum criticises Governor Rocha's return amid US drug charges, calling it 'reckless' and 'inappropriate'.
Al Jazeera · 20:00
Washington Post ordered to rehire Karen Attiah after Charlie Kirk posts ↗Karen Attiah was fired for posts about Charlie Kirk’s assassination that the Post said violated its social media policy.
Al Jazeera · 20:03
Ex-Liverpool star Fabinho reunited with Mohamed Salah at Trabzonspor ↗Fabinho joined Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad in 2023, where he won the league after his five-year stint at Liverpool.
Al Jazeera · 20:23
Violence flares in Haiti as gang attack kills 30 people ↗Island nation grapples with violence as it seeks to hold first elections in more than a decade.
Al Jazeera · 20:45
Displaced Palestinian builds mud shelter as tents offer little relief ↗A displaced Palestinian has built a traditional mud-brick house as an alternative to tents.
Al Jazeera · 20:47
Ambush in South Sudan kills peacekeeping troops ↗Armed men injured three additional peacekeepers as fears grow of the country relapsing into civil war.
Al Jazeera · 20:48
Ceasefire monitoring mission arrives in Democratic Republic of Congo ↗Fighting persists in the mineral-rich region despite ceasefire agreements.
Al Jazeera · 20:48
Video: Iran reacts to US ‘economic D-Day’ sanctions ↗Iran’s Minister of Economy Ali Madani-Zadeh has responded to the US announcement of a new economic pressure campaign.
Al Jazeera · 20:54
What’s behind domestic political pressure on Ukraine’s president? ↗Zelenskyy rejects call from sacked minister for wartime elections.
Al Jazeera · 21:12
Displaced Palestinians in Gaza face intensifying Israeli strikes ↗Israel struck a makeshift tent sheltering displaced Palestinians in Deir al-Balah, killing one man.
Al Jazeera · 21:32
Iconic Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour passes away at age 79 ↗Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour, whose work became a symbol of struggle and resistance, has died at age 79.
Al Jazeera · 21:35
US public support for Iran war falls as Trump approval at record low: Poll ↗Falling Republican support, rising gas prices, and fears of a long conflict drive a decline in backing for the Iran war.
Al Jazeera · 22:19
Jeffries-Kushner meeting sparks speculation amid contentious US midterms ↗Private meeting between Jeffries and Kushner fuels discussions amid contentious US midterm battle.
Al Jazeera · 22:32
US removes Syria from ‘state sponsor of terrorism’ list ↗Washington also rescinded designation of HTS, formerly led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, as a 'terrorist' organisation.
Al Jazeera · 22:40
US Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on mail voting ↗Mail balloting has long been a favourite target of US President Donald Trump.
Al Jazeera · 22:46
How US sanctions on Iran ripple through global markets and consumers ↗New sanctions hit Iran's aviation, tech, and shipping sectors, amplifying pressure on global markets and energy prices.