Wednesday, 2 September 2026
373 articles · times in UTC
Al Jazeera · 00:00
Iran war live: US bombs Iran, Tehran retaliates on Gulf neighbours, Jordan ↗Tehran pledges 'severe punishment' and retaliation against Washington following a new wave of US attacks.
Al Jazeera · 00:47
Moment US strikes on Iranian port city hit wedding party ↗Iran says a series of US strikes near the southern Iranian port city of Sirik has killed at least four people.
Al Jazeera · 01:05
US pushes looser approach to AI regulation, while EU pushes new law ↗US calls for deregulation of AI at a G20 ministerial meeting, emphasising industry growth over regulatory constraints.
Al Jazeera · 01:06
US launches new strikes on Iran, denies its bases hit in Jordan ↗The US launched new strikes on Iran's southern coast with explosions reported in several locations.
Al Jazeera · 01:21
IAEA says Syria built a nuclear reactor in Deir Az Zor under al-Assad ↗UN watchdog says Syria 'failed to report nuclear material, facilities and activities' under Bashar al-Assad's rule.
Al Jazeera · 01:34
Iran says US bombed a wedding party in Sirik, killing five ↗Officials say at least 63 others wounded in attack on city of Kuhestak, including women and children.
Al Jazeera · 01:40
What to know about Germany’s drone attack accusations against Russia ↗German intelligence has concluded that an explosive-laden drone was linked to Russia. Officials promise consequences.
Al Jazeera · 02:20
Top US lawmaker Mike Johnson says lying is part of some Iranians’ religion ↗The Republican House speaker defends the US-Israel war on Iran and praises Trump's 'steady hands at the wheel'.
Al Jazeera · 02:34
Honduran court drops case against ex-President Hernandez after Trump pardon ↗Juan Orlando Hernandez had been accused of money laundering and fraud as part of a government corruption scheme.
Al Jazeera · 03:22
Apple changes name of Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ in maps app ↗The change marks the second US-based tech giant to comply with President Donald Trump's controversial order.
Al Jazeera · 03:27
US strikes on Iran kill child at wedding ceremony ↗Dozens of people are injured, and at least five dead, after US strikes hit a wedding ceremony near Sirik, Iran.
Al Jazeera · 03:32
‘Really terrified’: Milo Yiannopoulos speaks out after deportation from US ↗The far-right British commentator sat with interviewer Piers Morgan after being detained by US immigration authorities.
Al Jazeera · 04:01
Tunisia’s civil society faces growing pressure as crackdown widens ↗Arrests, prosecutions and suspensions are putting growing pressure on Tunisia’s civil society, Human Rights Watch says.
Al Jazeera · 04:26
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion ↗High profile Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty to collusion with foreign entities.
Al Jazeera · 04:43
Germany says Russia preparing ‘hybrid’ attacks over Ukraine support ↗Germany says an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport showed hallmarks of Russian hybrid operations against Ukraine.
Al Jazeera · 05:05
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in national security case ↗Pro-democracy activist faces life sentence in second case under Beijing's national security law.
Al Jazeera · 05:06
Syria’s restrained approach to Israel carries risks ↗Damascus's restraint could encourage more Israeli encroachment and lose the trust of the Syrian public.
Al Jazeera · 05:33
Palestinian artist Saint Levant delays tour amid US visa complications ↗Visa cancellations or delays have forced international artists to rethink US tours under President Donald Trump.
Al Jazeera · 06:01
Faster homework, poor exam results: What AI is doing to students’ learning ↗AI is spreading in classrooms, but its impact on learning depends less on the technology than on how students use it.
Al Jazeera · 06:04
Mark Ruffalo comments spark pushback against antisemitism ‘smear campaign’ ↗The actor criticised Paramount-Warner Bros merger, linking it to Oracle's ties with Israeli military amid Gaza genocide.
Al Jazeera · 06:26
‘We had an ordinary life’: Iran fisherwoman navigates uncertainty of war ↗An Iranian fisherwoman explains how her idyllic seaside life was shattered when the US and Israel began their bombing.
Al Jazeera · 06:26
Tyson Fury confirms Anthony Joshua fight at NYC’s Madison Square Garden ↗No date has been set for the all-British heavyweight boxing showdown, but it is expected to be held in November.
Al Jazeera · 06:35
As US seeks Gaza donor’s extradition, wife warns of ‘terrifying precedent’ ↗Imprisoned in Spain, James 'Fergie' Chambers has supported charities but is accused of aiding Hamas.
Al Jazeera · 06:58
Turkiye launches search for cargo ship after vessels collide off Istanbul ↗Search operations under way after authorities lose contact with 10 crew members after a collision in the Sea of Marmara.
Al Jazeera · 07:16
Nepal floods: Father borrows $13, walks for days to search for missing son ↗Poor, frustrated and angry, Talka Sada is losing hope after trekking across Nepal's flood-hit areas in his search.
Al Jazeera · 07:35
Why Greece is betting on Israel’s Achilles Shield ↗The defence deal between the two countries fits into a larger shift in regional alliances amid the US-Israel war on Iran.
Al Jazeera · 07:40
Worshippers tear-gassed as Israeli attacks on West Bank mosques surge ↗Palestinian authorities say Israeli forces and settlers have 'violated' 13 West Bank mosques this year.
Al Jazeera · 08:15
At least 16 dead, 28 injured, in Egypt bus crash ↗Bus crashes on Dahab-Nuweiba road on the eastern coast of the Sinai Peninsula, an area popular with tourists.
Al Jazeera · 08:17
Cricketers to get best rooms at Asian Games 2026, says Japanese official ↗Cricket is a minor sport in Japan, but it will provide the best accommodation to participating teams, the official says.
Al Jazeera · 08:26
Video: US energy chief in Venezuela to sign controversial oil deal ↗US Energy Secretary arrived in La Guaira for the signing of a deal that will control much of Venezuela's oil reserves.
Al Jazeera · 08:27
Ed Markey wins: Key takeaways from Massachusetts primary election results ↗Markey secures the Democratic nomination as Massachusetts voters back several of the state’s long-serving lawmakers.
Al Jazeera · 08:41
Alex Eala cruises into US Open second round, top seed Zverev survives ↗Americans Madison Keys, Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz powered through to the second round alongside birthday boy Monfils.
Al Jazeera · 08:55
Iran, US exchange new attacks: Who was hit in latest strikes? ↗Iran says the US bombed a wedding near the Strait of Hormuz; hits Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan in retaliation.
Al Jazeera · 09:17
What we know about jailed HK activist Joshua Wong’s latest charge ↗What we know about jailed HK activist Joshua Wong’s latest charge
Al Jazeera · 09:45
Nepal search operations continue a week after catastrophic floods ↗The UN says the disaster has left at least 2.2 million tonnes of debris, according to a preliminary estimate.
Al Jazeera · 10:08
5,000 US sailors descend on Thailand as USS Abraham Lincoln docks ↗Thailand’s Pattaya is expecting a business boost as 5,000 US sailors arrive aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
Al Jazeera · 10:20
How indie cinema is beating Hollywood in 2026 ↗How indie cinema is beating Hollywood in 2026
Al Jazeera · 10:54
Video: Chinese President Xi makes first visit to Egypt in a decade ↗Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Egypt for the first time since 2016 in a state visit.
Al Jazeera · 10:56
Messi retirement and FIFA ban leave Paredes uncertain of Argentina future ↗Leandro Paredes's 10-match ban, alongside Lionel Messi's Argentina retirement, leave former to ponder future.
Al Jazeera · 10:57
What do we know about the fatal US bombing of a wedding in Iran’s Sirik? ↗A residential building and a telecom tower were struck overnight, as Iran and the US launched more strikes over Hormuz.
Al Jazeera · 11:00
Nigerian anticorruption agency sacks 40 staff over misconduct allegations ↗Nigerian media outlets have reported that five of the dismissed staff are facing prosecution.
Al Jazeera · 11:43
The US is gobbling up Venezuelan oil, but will it lower fuel prices? ↗Analysts say Venezuelan crude is hard to extract and refine, and likely can't replace oil stuck in the Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera · 12:00
Killing at Sea ↗Three families, two bombings and a hidden war: uncovering the lives behind Operation Southern Spear's dead.
Al Jazeera · 12:14
Palestinian landowners confront bulldozers using their hands ↗Palestinian landowners confront bulldozers using their hands
Al Jazeera · 12:38
What is Iran’s Castle Breaker missile, used against US bases? ↗Kheibar Shekan, Iran's medium-range missile, is said to play a pivotal role in escalating US-Israel tensions.
Al Jazeera · 12:53
Bodies excavated from worst flood-hit district near Nepal-China border ↗Bodies are being excavated from the mud in Nepal's Rusawa district, which was devastated by the glacial flood.
Al Jazeera · 12:55
Putin and Zelenskyy issue threats as strikes rock Ukraine, Russia ↗Putin accuses Zelenskyy of 'terrorism', while Ukraine warns foreign airlines against using Russian airspace.
Al Jazeera · 12:57
Charlie Kirk murder suspect pleads not guilty to murder charge ↗Charlie Kirk murder suspect pleads not guilty to murder charge
Al Jazeera · 13:29
In Yemen, dates provide lifeline for farmers with few economic options ↗Hindered by poor infrastructure and climate challenges, farmers in Yemen cling to traditional methods to harvest dates.
Al Jazeera · 13:36
EU or Eurasia: Why Putin sparred with Armenia’s PM ↗Relations between Russia and Armenia have reached historic lows as Yerevan pivots towards the West.
Al Jazeera · 13:44
Tiger Woods pleads guilty to reckless driving, forfeits driving licence ↗Golfer's driving licence will be suspended for five years under the terms of a plea agreement that dropped DUI charges.
Al Jazeera · 13:45
Argentina serves up a Messi-shaped schnitzel as fans say goodbye ↗A Messi-shaped schnitzel is on the menu in Buenos Aires, as fans across Argentina pay tribute.
Al Jazeera · 13:58
Summer transfers 2026: All to know as Premier League signings break records ↗Premier League breaks its own record as four of its 11 most expensive signings have arrived this transfer window.
Al Jazeera · 14:14
Palestinians in fear as Israeli forces mount pogroms on West Bank mosques ↗Palestinian witnesses recount the coordinated Israeli army and settler attacks on mosques in the occupied West Bank.
Al Jazeera · 14:15
How Trumpism is changing the world ↗This US presidency is rewriting the rules of global governance and ushering the world into a new era.
Al Jazeera · 14:45
Gaza Civil Defence worker finds 21 relatives beneath rubble ↗A Gaza Civil Defence worker helped recover the bodies of 21 of his relatives from beneath the rubble.
Al Jazeera · 14:55
Can Ukraine’s drones shut Russian airspace? What that means for airlines ↗What happens if the airspace of the world's largest country by land mass is out of bounds because of Ukrainian drones?
Al Jazeera · 15:00
China’s Xi visits Egypt’s el-Sisi: Why it matters ↗Xi Jinping's historic Egypt visit aims to strengthen China-Egypt ties amid rising Middle East tensions.
Al Jazeera · 15:11
Nepal PM links deadly floods to climate change ↗Nepal PM links deadly floods to climate change
Al Jazeera · 15:21
Aubameyang ‘humiliated’ as ex-Arsenal striker quits Gabon national team ↗Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang cites 2025 Africa Cup of Nations treatment as captain steps away from Gabon duty.
Al Jazeera · 15:42
China’s Xi urges new Middle East security framework during rare Egypt visit ↗Chinese, Egyptian leaders discuss the US-Israel war on Iran, which has prompted regional powers to rethink defence.
Al Jazeera · 15:45
Israeli PM Netanyahu in Gaza, ‘we are not withdrawing’ ↗Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel does not plan to withdraw from Gaza
Al Jazeera · 15:53
Dismissal of ex-US soldier Bergdahl’s conviction was invalid, court rules ↗Appeals panel says only military tribunals may assess court-martial convictions in blow to former Afghan war prisoner.
Al Jazeera · 16:18
WHO chief warns Ebola response must ramp up to stem DRC outbreak ↗Number of people killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo from disease exceeds 3,000 amid response funding gap.
Al Jazeera · 16:25
George Clooney: US government run by ‘least qualified people’ ↗US actor George Clooney has described US President Donald Trump’s administration as a ‘kakistocracy’.
Al Jazeera · 16:47
Zambia’s Hichilema begins second term amid disputed vote and arrests ↗Economic gains face growing scrutiny as political tensions deepen after the vote.
Al Jazeera · 16:52
Deadly bus crash in Egypt’s Sinai kills 22, injures 28 ↗A deadly bus crash in Egypt’s South Sinai killed 22 people and injured 28
Al Jazeera · 16:55
Uber lays off 3,300 employees in largest cuts since the pandemic ↗The layoffs aim to streamline management layers and simplify team structures, says Uber’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi.
Al Jazeera · 16:57
US oil giant Chevron to expand Venezuela operations ↗Chevron, the only US oil firm with major presence in Venezuela, said it has got extra acreage and will double output.
Al Jazeera · 17:10
Brazilian activist demands Tunisia release Sumud Flotilla organisers ↗Activists say four organisers of flotilla that sought to break Gaza blockade have been held in Tunisia since March.
Al Jazeera · 17:35
A year into Trump’s boat strike campaign, families search for answers ↗While the Trump administration claims it has killed 'narcoterrorists', families fear fishermen are among the victims.
Al Jazeera · 17:37
Over 500 students hospitalised after eating state-supplied meals in Indones ↗More than 500 students in Indonesia were hospitalised with food poisoning on Tuesday.
Al Jazeera · 17:43
Gunman in deadly Swiss rave attack ‘lone perpetrator’, police say ↗Police say no indication anyone else involved in attack that killed 22-year-old Italian woman.
Al Jazeera · 17:56
EU ministers in Ireland tackle Israeli settlement trade and Ukraine defence ↗EU ministers in Ireland have announced a mission to support Lebanon’s army but remain divided on sanctions on Israel.
Al Jazeera · 18:11
UK’s Burnham faces first parliament grilling, vows to ‘bring back hope’ ↗Newly appointed leader takes first Prime Minister’s Questions, pledges to fulfill defence, social spending goals.
Al Jazeera · 18:31
Israel kills or injures 7 children a day in Lebanon invasion, report says ↗Save the Children data shows toll on children in Lebanon, despite government agreement with Israel to halt fighting.
Al Jazeera · 18:46
Will the EU take action against Israel? ↗Surge in Israeli settler attacks against Palestinians
Al Jazeera · 18:51
Signing ceremony as US to control a fifth of Venezuela’s oil reserves ↗Signing ceremony as US to control a fifth of Venezuela’s oil reserves.
Al Jazeera · 18:51
USS Abraham Lincoln reaches Thailand after 9 months at sea ↗The port visit comes amid reports of severe emotional strain and poor conditions on board following nine months at sea.
Al Jazeera · 19:06
EU pursuing more Russia sanctions after failed airport attack: Kallas ↗EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas warns of more pressure after Germany blames Russia for attempted attack.
Al Jazeera · 19:06
Malta businessman acquitted of plotting journalist Caruana Galizia murder ↗The 2017 killing of anticorruption journalist shocked Europe and set off a political firestorm in Malta.
Al Jazeera · 19:12
US says it will use regional body to isolate Nicaragua ↗Move comes after Nicaragua's lawmakers change constitution to ban most political opposition.
Al Jazeera · 19:16
Saudi Arabia condemns deadly Iranian attack on tanker in Strait of Hormuz ↗Regional neighbours condemn attack this week that killed two crew members from the Philippines.
Al Jazeera · 19:35
Dreams shattered: Gaza amputees struggle under blockade and rubble ↗Young amputees in Gaza face harsh realities, awaiting prosthetics and battling mobility hurdles.
Al Jazeera · 20:00
Tiger Woods avoids jail time, takes plea deal over Florida crash ↗Golfing champion Tiger Woods has pleaded no contest at a Florida court for reckless driving after a rollover crash.
Al Jazeera · 20:04
Trump says US sees ‘everything’ Iran does, threatens further attacks ↗US President Donald Trump has threatened further attacks on Iran and says the military destroyed a mine-laying rocket.
Al Jazeera · 20:06
US judge rejects bid to break up Google’s ad business ↗Justice Department had argued Google could not be trusted to run the online advertising exchange.
Al Jazeera · 20:07
Israeli protesters call for an end to settler violence ↗Israeli protesters gathered in Jerusalem on Wednesday to condemn violence by Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank.
Al Jazeera · 20:11
What you need to know: US launches coin featuring Trump’s face ↗The coin marks the first time in nearly 200 years that a living person has been featured on the country's currency.
Al Jazeera · 20:12
Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz as Trump Strait amid Iran war ↗Despite renewed fighting with Iran and near daily attacks on ships, Trump says Strait of Hormuz is 'under USA control'.
Al Jazeera · 20:30
Nepal families hold symbolic funerals, thousands still missing ↗Families in Nepal hold symbolic funerals as rescuers search for survivors and bodies.
Al Jazeera · 20:48
The long-term implications of Pete Hegseth’s US military purges ↗Resignation of US Army secretary is latest loss at the top for the military.
Al Jazeera · 20:59
Two Palestinians killed as settlers, Israeli forces raid West Bank village ↗Teenagers killed in settlers attack on al-Mughayyer as West Bank violence continues.
Al Jazeera · 21:19
Israel still wants to remove Palestinians from Gaza, defence minister says ↗Israel Katz says 'there is no real solution for Gaza' without de-populating the territory.
Al Jazeera · 21:21
Children return to school in DR Congo amid growing concerns over Ebola ↗Children return to school in DR Congo amid growing concerns over Ebola
Al Jazeera · 21:23
Israeli PM says Israel is working to overthrow Iran’s government ↗Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that his country is working to overthrow Iran’s government.
Al Jazeera · 21:37
Republican senator calls on Trump to fire Secretary of Defence Hegseth ↗Senator Thom Tillis accuses Pentagon chief of 'inept mismanagement' as US military is strained by war on Iran.
Al Jazeera · 22:15
OpenAI faces new lawsuits over Tumbler Ridge mass shooting tragedy ↗Multiple new cases have been filed against OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT played a role in the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting.
Al Jazeera · 23:25
Did DOGE ruin America’s food safety system? ↗Food safety scares raise questions over whether Trump’s cuts weakened US food safety monitoring.
Al Jazeera · 23:28
Thousands protest in Spain as Ceuta’s migration crisis festers a month on ↗Spain faces unrest as residents protest, while migrants and asylum seekers search for shelter and resources in Ceuta.