Friday, 4 September 2026
303 articles · times in UTC
Al Jazeera · 00:00
Iran war live: US rules out Iran talks until ship attacks stop ↗Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref vows “asymmetrical” and “multi-layered” response to US attacks.
Al Jazeera · 00:41
Haitian government calls for renewal of international anti-gang task force ↗Haitian foreign minister says renewal is necessary to ensure safety ahead of elections scheduled in December.
Al Jazeera · 01:05
Feminist trailblazer Gloria Steinem passes away at age 92 ↗Women’s rights activist Gloria Steinem has passed away at age 92.
Al Jazeera · 01:26
Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon: A list of controversies that define his tenure ↗The defence secretary faces renewed scrutiny after a Republican senator called for his removal from the US cabinet.
Al Jazeera · 01:29
Ghana tightens gold exports in push to keep more value at home ↗The move is part of a broader effort to develop Ghana’s gold industry beyond raw exports.
Al Jazeera · 01:45
US continues to squeeze Cuban economy with new round of sanctions ↗Cuba announces new pro-market reforms amid threats of military attack from the Trump administration.
Al Jazeera · 01:51
ICC leaders condemn efforts to erode international legal order ↗Efforts to isolate the International Criminal Court aim to undermine the global rule of law, leaders say.
Al Jazeera · 01:54
Chile police and protesters clash outside far-right forum ↗Police and protesters have clashed in Chile’s capital, outside the summit of the far-right Madrid Forum.
Al Jazeera · 02:21
Why did Trump meet with anti-Zionist Jewish leaders? ↗US President Donald Trump met six anti-Zionist rabbis privately amid protests over Israeli military conscription.
Al Jazeera · 02:46
Missouri Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed map from November’s midterms ↗Republicans have pledged to appeal the ruling to the US Supreme Court with only months until the midterm elections.
Al Jazeera · 03:36
OpenAI unveils GPT‑6 Astra amid rising scrutiny and safety concerns ↗OpenAI claims GPT-6 Astra is the most advanced AI model, amid escalating safety and ethical concerns.
Al Jazeera · 03:44
Entertainment over policy? White House arcade games ignite backlash ↗White House arcade games spark criticism for prioritising entertainment amid rising living costs and war concerns.
Al Jazeera · 04:32
Mladic’s body arrives to full military honours in Serbia ↗The body of war criminal Ratko Mladic has arrived in Belgrade, where he received a full military guard.
Al Jazeera · 04:42
Arsenal sell Martinelli to Al-Hilal in post-transfer deadline day deal ↗Brazil forward Gabriel Martinelli transfers to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal from Premier League champions Arsenal.
Al Jazeera · 04:45
Argentina’s Milei threatens sanctions over Falklands oil drilling ↗Argentina’s President Javier Milei has threatened sanctions against oil companies operating off the Falklands.
Al Jazeera · 05:11
No shelter or water, yet Lebanese return home, defying Israel. ↗Residents are returning to villages in southern Lebanon devastated by Israel’s invasion.
Al Jazeera · 06:20
After Gen Z, India’s Gen Alpha rises, demanding education reforms ↗School students across multiple states have held protests in recent weeks, seeking better conditions.
Al Jazeera · 06:22
Houthi attacks on Yemen’s Taiz escalate, triggering new displacement wave ↗Government-Houthi clashes in Taiz intensify, displacing thousands and threatening vital roadways to the Red Sea coast.
Al Jazeera · 06:24
In southern Lebanon, Israeli demolitions continue ‘day and night’ ↗Explosions shake the ground in Froun as Israeli operations persist, disrupting daily life in southern Lebanon.
Al Jazeera · 06:56
Nepal floods: How DNA identification of bodies works ↗DNA testing helps identify bodies that may be unrecognisable due to mutilation and decomposition.
Al Jazeera · 07:27
Zverev goes distance to scrape into third round as upsets rock US Open ↗Men's third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime goes out, along with sixth-seed Alex de Minaur and 13th-seed Lorenzo Musetti.
Al Jazeera · 07:30
Why Pakistan overhauled its military command structure after five decades ↗New legislation gives Pakistan's military chief sweeping command powers, raising questions about oversight.
Al Jazeera · 07:46
Video: Workers rescued from hydro tunnel nine days after Nepal flooding ↗Two workers have been pulled alive from a hydropower tunnel nine days after deadly flash flooding hit Nepal.
Al Jazeera · 08:38
Why has the Philippines’ peso plunged to a record low? ↗The Southeast Asian country's currency has plummeted amid the fallout of the Iran war and economic challenges at home.
Al Jazeera · 09:09
Nepal search teams rescue two workers from hydropower tunnel ↗'Miracle' rescue nine days after devastating flood raises hope that more people could still be found alive.
Al Jazeera · 09:28
Moment three-storey building collapses amid flooding in China ↗Severe flooding in China’s Fujian province has caused a three-storey building to collapse.
Al Jazeera · 09:42
Israel takes its war on Palestine into the AI age ↗The Hanover affair exposes a new front in Israel’s long-running effort to shape how Palestinians are understood.
Al Jazeera · 09:50
Meloni sets a record, leading Italy’s longest-serving government since WWII ↗As supporters celebrate the milestone, analysts warn longevity is not tantamount to stability.
Al Jazeera · 10:10
‘Build The Wall’: White House arcade games face backlash ↗The White House has unveiled five arcade-style games to promote Trump's 'MAGA' agenda.
Al Jazeera · 10:17
Argentina’s Milei threatens sanctions as he refocuses on Falklands ↗Argentina's president accused of political machinations as he eyes shifting US stance on Las Malvinas.
Al Jazeera · 10:26
Reform UK officials step down as new funding scandal hits far-right party ↗Resignations come after documentary alleges party arranged for overseas company to fund polling.
Al Jazeera · 11:12
Iran war: Why US midterms could be a pivotal moment ↗Rising prices and opposition to war may pressure Trump to de-escalate until after the midterms, analysts say.
Al Jazeera · 12:03
India’s Smriti Mandhana becomes top run-scorer in women’s cricket ↗Mandhana overtook former India captain Mithali Raj, who had been the top international scorer with 10,868 runs.
Al Jazeera · 12:10
South Korea mulls ‘contributions’ in Strait of Hormuz ↗Seoul heavily affected by closure of strategic waterway and under heavy US pressure for participation against Iran.
Al Jazeera · 12:19
Germany’s far right eyes election breakthrough as AfD surges in Saxony ↗The nationalist party that promises to strip back asylum rights is poised to win a state election for the first time.
Al Jazeera · 12:19
Germany’s far right AfD eyes election breakthrough in Saxony-Anhalt ↗The nationalist party is poised to win more than 40 percent of the votes in the state.
Al Jazeera · 12:37
As the China-US AI race reaches Cairo, Egypt faces a strategic decision ↗Egypt walks a tightrope as China and the US vie for dominance in AI data centre development.
Al Jazeera · 12:51
US envoys headed to Russia and Ukraine to relaunch mediation ↗The return of Washington's negotiators raises hope of progress towards a settlement to end Moscow's war on Ukraine.
Al Jazeera · 13:08
Jerusalem Daily: Israel’s plan to expel Gaza’s population ↗Ben-Gvir sets out a plan for the illegal forced expulsion of all Palestinians from the Gaza Strip
Al Jazeera · 13:13
At least 100 killed as Yemen’s Houthis push towards key strait ↗Fighting has intensified between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Yemeni government forces since Thursday.
Al Jazeera · 13:15
‘Things happen’: How Vance’s comment on Iran wedding strike fits US pattern ↗From My Lai to civilian killings in Afghanistan, Iraq, the US has often denied role before later quietly acknowledging.
Al Jazeera · 13:24
Conflicts and extreme weather pushing global food prices higher, warns UN ↗UN food price index rises to four-year high, illustrating impact of war and weather.
Al Jazeera · 13:30
Ireland’s Katie Taylor eyes fairytale finish to trailblazing boxing career ↗Unbeaten French challenger Flora Pili stands in the way of Taylor becoming undisputed world champion for a third time.
Al Jazeera · 13:35
Philippine court orders arrest of VP Duterte over President Marcos threats ↗Warrant follows charge she threatened to have Marcos, his wife and a cousin killed by a hitman.
Al Jazeera · 13:37
Two Muslim women journalists allege police assault in India ↗Two Muslim female journalists allege they were detained and brutally assaulted by police in India’s capital, Delhi.
Al Jazeera · 13:59
Can the Green Party’s Polanski take on Labour and win Starmer’s old seat? ↗Analysts say although Polanski has gained popularity, toppling Labour in its traditional stronghold may be difficult.
Al Jazeera · 14:38
Why is Farage’s Reform accused of violating the UK’s foreign funding rules? ↗Undercover footage allegedly shows top Reform officials discussing ways to evade foreign funding laws.
Al Jazeera · 14:50
Israel frees four more Lebanese prisoners in Red Cross-mediated handover ↗Lebanese President Joseph Aoun praises the release and thanks US President Donald Trump for his efforts.
Al Jazeera · 15:16
Israel releases five detainees to Lebanon after US-mediated negotiations ↗Israel has released five people to Lebanon after US-mediated negotiations. Dozens of Lebanese remain detained by Israel.
Al Jazeera · 15:24
US rejects Israeli suggestions of removing Palestinians from Gaza ↗US State Department tells Al Jazeera Washington 'does not support any plan' for the expulsion of Palestinians.
Al Jazeera · 15:28
Diesel price hits all-time high in US amid Iran war woes ↗Price of gasoline also sets new record for Labor Day weekend ahead of crucial midterm elections in November.
Al Jazeera · 15:31
UN raises ‘ethnic cleansing’ concerns over Israeli West Bank operation ↗More than 33,000 Palestinian refugees remain displaced since Israel launched Operation Iron Wall.
Al Jazeera · 15:44
Russia’s jet-powered drones overwhelm Ukraine, killing dozens ↗As Ukrainian civilians suffer from air attacks, Russian ground forces struggle to advance.
Al Jazeera · 16:01
LIVE: Ipswich Town vs Liverpool – Premier League ↗All the build-up alongside our live text commentary stream coverage as Bradley Barcola is set to make his Liverpool bow.
Al Jazeera · 16:03
Russian drone strikes Ukraine’s security service headquarters ↗A Russian drone has struck Ukraine’s domestic intelligence headquarters in central Kyiv, injuring five people.
Al Jazeera · 16:13
‘Winds of change’: How Milei is stirring Falklands claim amid Trump-UK spat ↗Analysts say Argentina's president sees an opportunity to exploit Trump’s growing tensions with London.
Al Jazeera · 16:20
October 7 attack shapes Israel’s elections and fuels political blame ↗Three years on, October 7 is central to Israeli politics as Netanyahu faces pressure and deflects blame for his failures
Al Jazeera · 16:25
Bride walks down the aisle despite waist-deep flooding ↗A couple chose to get married in the middle of severe flooding in the Philippines.
Al Jazeera · 16:31
The number 10 shirt must not retire with Messi ↗Maradona and Messi each made the shirt their own. The next great Argentinian player should have that chance, too.
Al Jazeera · 16:31
US adds jobs in August, beating economic forecasts ↗Unemployment rate steady as public schools and food services lead the surge in US job growth for August.
Al Jazeera · 16:48
Rescuers race to save10-year-old Algerian boy trapped in deep well ↗Rescue teams in Algeria are racing against time to save a 10-year-old boy named Ayoub, after he fell into an deep well.
Al Jazeera · 17:29
Yemen’s army says recaptured key territory as clashes with Houthis continue ↗Two days of fighting between government forces and Houthi fighters has left dozens dead on both sides, sources say.
Al Jazeera · 17:38
Indonesia wildfires send toxic haze across Southeast Asia ↗Indonesia’s Kalimantan province, sending smoke and toxic haze across Southeast Asia.
Al Jazeera · 18:02
Moment two workers are pulled alive from Nepal tunnel ↗Rescuers pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel in Nepal
Al Jazeera · 18:32
Villagers vow to rebuild despite devastating mass demolition in West Bank ↗Israeli forces' demolition of 12 homes in Khirbet al-Tabban leaves villagers determined to stand firm on their land.
Al Jazeera · 18:46
Brazilian Supreme Court roiled by dispute between justices ↗The country's highest court is considering investigations into two judges who have accused each other of wrongdoing.
Al Jazeera · 18:52
Five EU nations inch towards deal on migrant ‘return hubs’ by 2027 ↗Germany, Austria, Greece, Denmark and the Netherlands did not outline where the centres would be located.
Al Jazeera · 19:25
UN votes to adopt new world map that reflects Africa’s true size ↗The widely-used Mercator map is often criticised for visually exaggerating and centralising Western nations.
Al Jazeera · 19:44
Andrew Tate indicted in Romania for trafficking minors, money laundering ↗The influencer and his brother are in a Miami prison pending potential extradition to the UK on rape charges
Al Jazeera · 19:48
Israeli strike kills two in southern Lebanon amid ongoing escalation ↗Israeli attacks against villages and towns in southern Lebanon continue despite truce agreements and diplomacy.
Al Jazeera · 20:04
Israeli drones drop bombs on southern Lebanon’s Mansouri ↗Several explosions rocked the southern Lebanese town of Mansouri after Israeli military drones dropped explosives in the
Al Jazeera · 20:22
Trump calls Iran war ‘small potatoes’, compares US deaths with Vietnam war ↗US President Donald Trump called the Iran war small potatoes, saying only 18 Americans had been killed.
Al Jazeera · 20:27
Watchdog report alleges misconduct by Trump’s former labour secretary ↗Lori Chavez-DeRemer reportedly used staff for personal tasks, drank at work and violated ethics regulations.
Al Jazeera · 20:28
Mexico seizes 17 tonnes of meth in $347 million drug bust ↗Mexican authorities seized nearly 17 tonnes of methamphetamine from three clandestine laboratories in Sinaloa
Al Jazeera · 20:52
Will Europe pay the US to provide military aid to Ukraine? ↗US President Donald Trump laments past financial support for Ukraine's war effort and has vowed to claw the money back.
Al Jazeera · 20:53
Nigel Farage heckled as he denies Reform UK took illegal funding ↗Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was heckled by protesters on Friday, as he addressed the party’s conference in Birmingham.
Al Jazeera · 20:55
Liverpool beat Ipswich as Isak goals hand Iraola first Premier League win ↗Bradley Barcola makes his debut as Alexander Isak scores both Liverpool goals in 2-0 win at Ipswich Town.
Al Jazeera · 21:05
Sabalenka interrupts US Open match against Rakhimova over cannabis smell ↗World number one Aryna Sabalenka's straight-sets US Open win against Kamilla Rakhimova stopped by smell of cannabis.
Al Jazeera · 21:19
Witkoff and Kushner will travel to ‘end’ Russia’s war in Ukraine: Trump ↗Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Ukraine and Russia this weekend to help restart peace negotiations.
Al Jazeera · 21:27
US regulator opens safety investigation as Tesla launches driverless taxis ↗The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened up an investigation into Tesla’s new self-driving car.
Al Jazeera · 21:37
Betis beat Real Madrid as Mbappe misses penalty in first La Liga defeat ↗Jose Mourinho's winning start to his second spell at Real Madrid ends with a 1-0 La Liga defeat at Real Betis.
Al Jazeera · 21:45
Costa Rican president signals openness to domestic US military operations ↗President Laura Fernandez notes that Congress would need to approve any US military operations within the country.
Al Jazeera · 21:58
Israeli police kill Palestinian in Jerusalem as army blocks aid for Qusra ↗Israeli forces bar Israeli and Palestinian activists from delivering food and medicine to homes besieged by settlers.
Al Jazeera · 22:51
Mock Republican convention website tops Google, redirects to Epstein files ↗Democratic lawmakers poke fun at prank website, while Republicans slam 'fake news' and redirect users to real one.
Al Jazeera · 23:19
Tunisia arrests journalist amid crackdown on government critics ↗Tunisia faces criticism as prosecutions of journalists continue under President Kais Saied's rule.
Al Jazeera · 23:55
‘Small potatoes’: US President Trump downplays war on Iran ↗Trump tells reporters the US is 'not fighting right now' despite a recent exchange of fire with Iran.