Thursday, 27 August 2026
327 articles · times in UTC
Al Jazeera · 00:00
Iran war live: Qatar PM to visit Tehran; Trump ‘not in a hurry’ over talks ↗Qatar's PM will meet Iranian officials to discuss ways to de-escalate tensions in the region, foreign ministry says.
Al Jazeera · 00:07
Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, dies at age 80 ↗Curry, a three-time Tony nominee, was best known for his portrayal of Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic musical.
Al Jazeera · 01:08
Syria’s president makes first Visa payment after sanctions removal ↗A video shows Syria’s president using a Visa card, one day after the US removed the country from 'terrorism' list.
Al Jazeera · 01:09
Construction worker documents moment he survives Nepal mudslide ↗Footage filmed by a worker shows floodwaters sweeping into Mailung in Nepal, sending workers scrambling for safety.
Al Jazeera · 01:19
Is Mark Ruffalo anti-Semitic? ↗Ruffalo is accused of anti-Semitism for calling out the family behind an impending media deal.
Al Jazeera · 01:24
Pro-Israel Democrats picked for top roles on key US House committee ↗The decision comes at a fractious time for the party amid a growing divide among its voters over US aid to Israel.
Al Jazeera · 01:31
At least 12 dead, 54 injured as wildfires ravage northeastern Algeria ↗Six people in critical condition as a severe heatwave fuels 154 wildfires across Algeria in a single day.
Al Jazeera · 01:54
Northern Nigeria’s female basketball players chase bigger dreams ↗A grassroots basketball initiative is giving girls in northern Nigeria a chance to train, compete and dream bigger.
Al Jazeera · 01:54
Northern Nigeria’s female basketball players chase bigger dreams ↗A grassroots basketball initiative is giving girls in northern Nigeria a chance to train, compete and dream bigger.
Al Jazeera · 02:07
US labels Palestine Action a terror group, founder says ‘that’s rich’ ↗Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori tells Jazeera that US sanctions designating the group a terrorist organisation.
Al Jazeera · 02:11
Brazil sues chat platform Discord over failure to protect child users ↗Lawsuit is latest instance of Brazil taking aggressive steps to rein in tech giants over child safety issues online.
Al Jazeera · 02:33
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook denounces Trump’s mortgage fraud claims ↗The Trump administration has doubled down on its accusations against Cook, despite a Supreme Court ruling in her favour.
Al Jazeera · 02:42
Palestinians mourn ‘Camel of Hardship’ artist Sliman Mansour ↗Palestinians have mourned prominent artist Sliman Mansour at a public funeral in the occupied West Bank.
Al Jazeera · 02:54
Qatar’s prime minister to visit Tehran, seeking to revive US-Iran talks ↗Sheikh Mohammed's visit comes as US-Israel war on Iran nears its sixth month with no diplomatic breakthrough in sight.
Al Jazeera · 04:16
Fury and grief as parents of Pakistan infant fire victims demand answers ↗Funerals have begun for the 14 babies who were killed in a fire at Islamabad’s Institute of Medical Sciences.
Al Jazeera · 04:25
Israel continues attacks on Syria, Lebanon despite US push for diplomacy ↗Israeli artillery attacks, air raids and incursions continue as questions grow over US commitment to ending strikes.
Al Jazeera · 04:28
Twelve dead as over 150 wildfires rage across northeastern Algeria ↗More than 150 fires spread in a single day across several of Algeria’s provinces, killing at least 12 people.
Al Jazeera · 04:57
Nepal-Tibet floods: What happened, what caused them and who is missing? ↗At least 160 killed after a Himalayan glacier collapse triggered catastrophic floods along the Nepal-Tibet border.
Al Jazeera · 05:05
Wildfires on Indonesia’s Borneo island turn the air toxic ↗Locals on Indonesia’s Borneo Island are struggling to breathe as the smoke from wildfires is turning the air toxic.
Al Jazeera · 05:26
France’s Guendouzi attacked by Lyon fans at Champions League match ↗Players and staff clashed after Turkish football club Fenerbahce beat Olympique Lyon 2-1 to reach the Champions League.
Al Jazeera · 05:34
Nepal-Tibet floods live: Over 160 dead; 1,400 missing; rescue continues ↗Rescue teams are rushing to find hundreds of people still missing after flash floods near Nepal's border with China.
Al Jazeera · 05:47
Czech pair Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik win US Open mixed doubles ↗Duo secure first Grand Slam trophy as a team after defeating Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli of Italy.
Al Jazeera · 06:00
Sunken ship sparks fight on Israel’s right over militia’s violent legacy ↗Altalena wreck fuels Netanyahu-Ben-Gvir rivalry, with each claiming to be heir of Irgun militia.
Al Jazeera · 06:01
Palestinian children return to school under threat of Israel demolition ↗As new school year begins, children in West Bank's Masafer Yatta face threat that their schools may not remain standing.
Al Jazeera · 06:33
OpenAI says it detected malign activity months before Hugging Face attack ↗ChatGPT creator says AI agents collaborated and delegated work in hacking, calling themselves a 'collective'.
Al Jazeera · 07:14
NFL champions Seattle Seahawks sold to Khosla Group for record $9.6 billion ↗The price tag is an NFL record for a franchise sale and the second-highest valuation in North American sports history.
Al Jazeera · 07:18
More than 1,300 missing in Nepal and China after deadly Himalayan flood ↗At least 165 people have been confirmed dead and officials expect the toll to rise.
Al Jazeera · 07:24
Israel is not heading for civil war ↗Israel’s bitter political divisions obscure a broad consensus on Jewish supremacy, occupation and military force.
Al Jazeera · 07:43
Ben Shapiro’s anti-Muslim film is nothing new ↗Shapiro’s film recycles decades-old anti-Muslim tropes to portray critics of Israel’s genocide in Gaza as extremists.
Al Jazeera · 07:52
Yayoi Kusama, Japan’s ‘queen of polka dots’, dies at 97 ↗Kusama turned her hallucinations into works that ranged from polka dot paintings to 'Infinity Mirror Rooms'.
Al Jazeera · 07:59
Lightning bolt strikes Mecca’s clock tower ↗Lightning bolt strikes Mecca’s clock tower
Al Jazeera · 08:35
‘Swept away’: Nepal families search for relatives after devastating floods ↗About 180 people have been killed and 1,400 are missing, with numbers expected to rise significantly.
Al Jazeera · 08:57
Chaos mars Fenerbahce’s Champions League qualifying win over Lyon ↗Fenerbahce's French midfielder Guendouzi was attacked by Lyon fans after he mocked them at the end of the match.
Al Jazeera · 08:58
Malaysia’s former PM Ismail Sabri charged with concealing assets ↗Sabri, 66, pleaded not guilty to allegedly failing to provide a complete declaration of assets.
Al Jazeera · 09:26
Photos: More than 1,300 missing in Nepal and Tibet after deadly floods ↗Glacier collapse sends floods over Nepal-China border, killing at least 270 and leaving more than 1,300 missing.
Al Jazeera · 09:29
How a 95 percent drop in Hormuz traffic changed global shipping ↗A crisis in one narrow passage has disrupted an industry that carries about 80 percent of the world’s trade.
Al Jazeera · 09:37
Trump crosses Lake Ontario on map, renames it ‘Lake America’ ↗US President Donald Trump posted a video of him crossing out Lake Ontario on a map and writing ‘Lake America’ instead.
Al Jazeera · 09:41
How far will the US-Canada trade war go? ↗Canada and the US risk a full-scale trade war after a breakdown in talks.
Al Jazeera · 10:01
Nepal-Tibet floods: What is a glacial collapse, how common is it? ↗More than 165 people are killed in floods triggered by a huge glacial collapse near Nepal-China border.
Al Jazeera · 10:05
Italy withdraws support for Infantino, but Cannavaro backs FIFA chief ↗Italian Football Federation says its decision is based on Infantino's recent initiatives on international competitions.
Al Jazeera · 10:35
Police probe ‘assault allegations’ in cricketer Carse-linked incident ↗Unclear whether England cricketer Brydon Carse had a role in the alleged assault being investigated by police.
Al Jazeera · 10:37
Six months of the Iran war – as told through Trump’s social media posts ↗How a war was announced, prosecuted, declared won, negotiated and then reopened, all in the president's own words.
Al Jazeera · 10:40
Kenya’s world record holder Sawe withdraws from Berlin Marathon ↗An undisclosed injury has forced Sebastian Sawe to withdraw from this month's Berlin Marathon.
Al Jazeera · 10:40
Norway’s King Harald in ‘extremely serious’ condition, palace says ↗Europe's oldest reigning monarch has been in hospital in Oslo since August 17, suffering from a blood disease.
Al Jazeera · 10:50
Is Iran war diplomacy ramping up, as Qatar, Oman, Pakistan officials visit? ↗There are signs both sides could be ready to de-escalate, at least militarily, analysts say.
Al Jazeera · 10:57
Trial for 9/11 accused, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, set for June 2028 ↗After two decades at Guantánamo Bay, trials for four alleged 9/11 conspirators have been set for 2028.
Al Jazeera · 11:54
Satellite images show destruction from Nepal-Tibet floods ↗A glacier collapse high in the Himalayas on Wednesday triggered catastrophic flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border.
Al Jazeera · 12:05
Al Jazeera reports from hospital in flood-hit Nepal ↗Al Jazeera reports from hospital in Kathmandu, after flash floods swept through several districts in Nepal.
Al Jazeera · 12:14
Yaya Toure becomes first African coach to lead a team into Champions League ↗Ivory Coast legend Toure takes Slovan Bratislava into the group phase two months after joining the Slovakian club.
Al Jazeera · 12:30
Alvarez will not be sold to Barcelona, but Atletico open to other offers ↗Atletico Madrid rule out a transfer to the La Liga rivals for Alvarez, who is also reportedly being targeted by Arsenal.
Al Jazeera · 12:40
Thieves raid bronze age collection in ‘super-fast’ Spain museum heist ↗It is not immediately known how many of the 50-plus mainly gold objects from the Treasure of Villena were taken.
Al Jazeera · 12:55
Sri Lanka salvage draw in second Test after battling Dinusha denies India ↗Dinusha's 133 not out, his second century of the match and third in four innings, helps the hosts avoid defeat.
Al Jazeera · 12:58
Russia warns it could target UK in response to Kyiv firing British missiles ↗Foreign ministry warns against 'terrorism' of firing long-range British cruise missiles at targets in Russia.
Al Jazeera · 13:02
Bosnian Serb convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic dies ↗Reports say 'butcher of Bosnia' died in a UN prison hospital in The Hague, Netherlands.
Al Jazeera · 13:18
World Cup 2034 hosts Saudi Arabia back Infantino amid FIFA crisis ↗Saudi football federation says it supports Infantino's 'efforts' as he garners support to remain in power as president.
Al Jazeera · 13:21
Israeli settlers targeting Palestinian factories to force workers off land ↗Settler violence threatens to collapse the fragile Palestinian economy.
Al Jazeera · 13:47
Six months after US strike on Iran school, parents still grieve ↗Six months after a US missile strike on an Iranian school killed at least 170 people, most of them children.
Al Jazeera · 14:00
Champions League draw LIVE: 2026-27 league phase fixtures, schedule ↗Teams across Europe discover their opponents at the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League draw in Monaco.
Al Jazeera · 14:32
Qatar PM visits Tehran as Iran faces mounting US economic pressure ↗Qatar’s Prime Minister met Iran’s foreign minister in Tehran as the US vowed to intensify economic pressure on Iran.
Al Jazeera · 14:44
War on Iran: Diplomacy intensifies ↗Trump talks to Al Jazeera, Qatar’s Prime Minister visits Tehran and a temporary route is agreed in the Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera · 15:01
Meta’s $18bn settlement: How social platforms will change for child users ↗From night curfew to two-hour limit, Instagram and Facebook will introduce new features for children in the US.
Al Jazeera · 15:09
Tottenham sign Man City’s Egypt forward Omar Marmoush on season-long loan ↗Deal includes an obligation to make the move permanent next year, reportedly for a guaranteed $68m.
Al Jazeera · 15:29
Burnham’s expected UK ban on Israeli settlement goods draws broad support ↗A Labour lawmaker tells Al Jazeera sanctions would uphold British morals and legal obligations.
Al Jazeera · 15:32
UEFA asks US court for FIFA documents for criminal case against Infantino ↗European football's governing body considering criminal complaint against Infantino over World Cup selloff plans.
Al Jazeera · 15:47
Ratko Mladic, ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, dies aged 84 ↗Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb general known as the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, has died.
Al Jazeera · 15:51
LIVE: Barcelona vs Athletic Club – La Liga ↗Live coverage and text updates from our commentary stream as Yamal and Raphinha look to lead Barca to consecutive wins.
Al Jazeera · 16:04
Israeli strike kills ‘newlywed’ woman in south Lebanon, wounds others ↗Violence has eased since the US-Iran MoU and Israel-Lebanon framework, but Beirut still reports strikes and demolitions.
Al Jazeera · 16:23
Besieged Qusra residents fear permanent Israeli presence ↗Israeli forces have installed three new metal gates near Palestinian homes that are under siege in Qusra.
Al Jazeera · 16:34
Ex-ICE agent charged over shooting is freed by Texas authorities ↗Christian Castro, accused of carrying out nonfatal shooting in Minnesota, walks free after extradition lapse.
Al Jazeera · 16:56
Obituary: Ratko Mladic, war criminal convicted of Srebrenica genocide, dies ↗Ratko Mladic a Bosnian Serb war criminal, has died in prison aged 84.
Al Jazeera · 17:11
How California is preparing for Donald Trump’s midterm election scrutiny ↗Trump has accused the state of 'cheating'. But election officials say they are using outreach to combat misinformation.
Al Jazeera · 17:47
Iran, Qatar hold Hormuz talks amid int’l hopes dialogue with US will resume ↗Officials review efforts being made to reduce war escalation and create 'appropriate conditions' for dialogue, Doha says
Al Jazeera · 17:51
Russian military serviceman killed in St Petersburg car blast ↗This is the latest in a series of blasts targeting military personnel and others linked to Russia's war on Ukraine.
Al Jazeera · 18:10
PSG to face Barcelona, Man City and Villa in Champions League as draw made ↗Last season's runners-up Arsenal, will play the likes of Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and Lille in the league phase.
Al Jazeera · 18:56
Three killed in strikes on Gaza as Israel renews threats over kite-flying ↗Israeli defence minister renews threat to expel Palestinians from areas where kites or balloons are being flown in Gaza.
Al Jazeera · 19:05
Abbas gives Pakistan edge with four wickets against England in second Test ↗England battled back from 80-4 at lunch to 248-9 by the end of the rain-shortened first day at Lord's.
Al Jazeera · 19:15
Parents who lost children to social media harms question Meta settlement ↗US parents say they were ‘robbed’ of seeing evidence of Meta’s awareness of the harm caused by its products.
Al Jazeera · 19:20
Why are kidnappings recurrent in Nigeria? ↗Growing anger in Nigeria after another mass abduction.
Al Jazeera · 19:38
People in Bosnia react to the death of Ratko Mladic, ‘butcher of Bosnia’ ↗‘Even his own family should not be mourning him.’
Al Jazeera · 19:43
How a glacial collapse caused Nepal’s catastrophic floods ↗Scientists believe a glacier and rock collapse near the Nepal-China border triggered a massive flood.
Al Jazeera · 19:57
Nigeria’s football federation chief resigns amid corruption allegations ↗President Bola Tinubu's office says he has ordered 'comprehensive reform' of the country's football administration.
Al Jazeera · 20:06
Trade war between US and Canada could cost 90,000 jobs ↗Trump’s new 50% tariffs could put nearly 90,000 Canadian jobs at risk.
Al Jazeera · 20:06
US President Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ ↗The rebrand comes as the US and Canada engage in a cross-border trade war after Trump increased tariffs last week.
Al Jazeera · 20:11
Video: Israeli strike kills newlywed woman in south Lebanon ↗A Lebanese woman has been killed, and several other people injured by Israeli strikes on Nabatieh, southern Lebanon.
Al Jazeera · 20:13
Zambia opposition leader questioned over ‘treason’ amid election fallout ↗Zambia's entire judiciary closed on Monday on the last valid day to file a court challenge against Hichilema's victory.
Al Jazeera · 20:15
Trump executive order bans some foreign equipment in US energy grid ↗Order declares a national emergency over an 'unusual and extraordinary foreign threat' to the grid.
Al Jazeera · 20:19
Al Jazeera reporter witnesses wildfire smoke toll on kids inside Indonesia ↗Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from an Indonesian clinic treating children struggling to breathe amid wildfires
Al Jazeera · 20:23
Belugas and dolphins rescued from Canada’s Marineland arrive in Spain ↗Two belugas and four dolphins from Canada’s Marineland were relocated to an aquarium in Spain.
Al Jazeera · 20:36
‘Everything is covered in ash’: Indonesia wildfires leave people in crisis ↗Fires severely impacting people's health in West Kalimantan, with pregnant women and children particularly vulnerable.
Al Jazeera · 20:38
US Postal Service says mail-in ballot restrictions now in effect ↗The US Supreme Court ruled in favor of changes backed by President Donald Trump, but new challenges have been filed.
Al Jazeera · 20:52
Video: Trump signs order to re-name Lake Ontario as Lake America ↗US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America.
Al Jazeera · 21:15
Canada welcomes US shift on French language discoverability in trade talks ↗US trade officials downplay French language dispute, calling claims fabricated.
Al Jazeera · 21:42
Crystal Palace vs Man City: Premier League – prediction, teams, lineups ↗Manchester City travels to Crystal Palace, looking to build on their late show in their opening Premier League match.
Al Jazeera · 21:55
Raphinha scores again as Barcelona ease past Athletic Club in La Liga ↗Raphinha nets his third goal in Barcelona's first two games of new season as Athletic Club beaten 2-0 in La Liga.
Al Jazeera · 22:00
Barcelona scraps Spain World Cup tribute amid fans’ Catalan flag support ↗An act supporting Catalonia's pro-independence symbol organized as Barcelona hosts first game since Spain World Cup win.
Al Jazeera · 22:48
Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic has died ↗Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic, who was serving a life sentence for genocide and crimes against humanity.
Al Jazeera · 22:51
Haiti police confront public frustration after deadly gang attack kills 47 ↗The attack in Kenscoff, a community where crime had been declining, has raised questions about Haiti's security.
Al Jazeera · 23:09
Syria’s president appoints ex-commander of Kurdish-led SDF as advisor ↗Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa appoints Mazloum Abdi as presidential advisor, three days after dissolution of SDF.
Al Jazeera · 23:29
US judge questions the push to add Trump’s name back to the Kennedy Center ↗Venue's board of directors, stacked with supporters of the president, voted to add his name again despite past ruling.
Al Jazeera · 23:58
US charges 81 in Puerto Rico gang case, as Trump cartel crackdown continues ↗The arrests are part of a federal task force initiative targeting criminal gangs and transnational organisations.