Thursday, 8 October 2026
363 articles · times in UTC
Al Jazeera · 00:00
Yemen war live: Yemeni forces claim key heights as Houthi attacks go on ↗Saudi-backed Yemeni forces claim advances in western Taiz's mountain belt overlooking the coast.
Al Jazeera · 00:16
Saudi Arabia confirms three dead in Houthi strikes on its airports ↗Saudi Arabia has confirmed that Houthi strikes on two of its international airports have killed three people.
Al Jazeera · 00:16
Russia dismisses reports of second plague case as ‘false information’ ↗Senior WHO official urges Russia to provide more information on the suspected pneumonic plague cases.
Al Jazeera · 00:33
US stocks slide as oil prices fluctuate over renewed Iran war fears ↗Oil prices rose on fresh concerns about Middle East supplies, before falling on the possible release of more reserves.
Al Jazeera · 00:47
How kidnappings are hitting Nigeria’s Borno families hard ↗Across Borno, abductions are leaving families with depleted savings, missing loved ones and disrupted education.
Al Jazeera · 01:02
Yemeni government forces claim 1,860 Houthis ‘neutralised’ ↗Yemeni government forces said in a social media post that they carried out 2,103 'precise targeting operations'.
Al Jazeera · 01:15
Death of 87-year old sparks furious Spain housing protests ↗Hundreds of protesters gather outside Spain’s Parliament, demanding action over soaring rents.
Al Jazeera · 01:21
Democrats sue US President Trump over taxpayer-funded ad campaign ↗Trump has faced a bipartisan backlash over ads that critics say violate prohibitions on taxpayer-funded propaganda.
Al Jazeera · 01:49
Why is Guantanamo prison still open? ↗Guantanamo Bay opened after the US invasion of Afghanistan. 25 years later, the war is over, but the prison remains open
Al Jazeera · 02:48
Tanker hit by multiple projectiles off north coast of Qatar, UKMTO says ↗The UK maritime agency has reported a rise in attacks on vessels in the vital Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera · 02:50
US bars Fiji-based man over corruption tied to China ↗The State Department has accused the man of paying bribes to Fijian citizens to advance Chinese interests.
Al Jazeera · 03:25
Global protests mark October 7 attack with calls for Gaza ceasefire ↗Demonstrators have taken to streets across the world to demand an end to Israeli attacks on Gaza and the West Bank.
Al Jazeera · 04:14
South Korea pledges legal action over alleged fuel exports to Russia ↗Ukrainian reports of South Korean fuel exports to Russia come amid strained tensions between Seoul and Kyiv.
Al Jazeera · 04:30
Trump interrupted by protesters at Texas rally ↗At least 10 protesters were removed from a Trump rally in San Antonio as he was heckled during his speech.
Al Jazeera · 05:06
Signage at UK consulate in East Jerusalem removed as Israel’s deadline over ↗Thursday marks 30 days since Israel's foreign minister ordered the closure of the UK consulate in occupied East Jerusalem.
Al Jazeera · 05:09
Protesters in Colombia rally against ties with Israel ↗Hundreds took to the streets of Bogota to protest against the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
Al Jazeera · 05:34
Why single Ebola death in Kenya has sparked fears of wider African spread ↗According to the WHO, the Kenyan patient first got sick in the DRC, where the patient had been living, and was treated there.
Al Jazeera · 06:08
What did Palestinians take when they fled after October 7? ↗Palestinians displaced by war chose cherished items, revealing poignant stories amid devastation in Gaza.
Al Jazeera · 06:11
How October 7 redrew the map of the Middle East ↗Three years of war have upended alliances, weakened US influence and reshaped the region’s power balance.
Al Jazeera · 06:30
Acclaimed Indian actor Nana Patekar dies aged 75 ↗Patekar won three National Film Awards and received the Padma Shri, one of the country's highest civilian honours.
Al Jazeera · 06:50
Yemen’s government needs tribes to defeat the Houthis. Will they join? ↗Yemen's tribes could prove crucial to government's fight against the Houthis, but many may wait before choosing sides.
Al Jazeera · 07:12
Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute to Lionel Messi after Argentina farewell ↗'I have the utmost respect for what you've accomplished with Argentina,' Ronaldo writes in response to Messi's post.
Al Jazeera · 07:49
Southampton manager Eckert can stay on despite role in ‘spygate’ scandal ↗Tonda Eckert let off with fine and reprimand but avoids ban and will continue in his role with the club.
Al Jazeera · 08:15
India defends satellite internet approval process after Elon Musk jab ↗Musk has claimed unnamed entities are blocking Starlink's launch to maintain their monopoly.
Al Jazeera · 08:15
Why Israel loves skunk water ↗Israel’s foul-smelling weapon turns Palestinian repression into a sales pitch.
Al Jazeera · 08:25
Video: Signs removed from British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem ↗Signs from the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem were removed overnight as a deadline for its closure loomed.
Al Jazeera · 08:29
Christa Pike almost taken off life support before she woke up ↗Death row inmate Christa Pike has regained consciousness following a botched execution in Tennessee, her lawyer says.
Al Jazeera · 08:31
How Gaza war sped up India’s shift towards Israel under Modi ↗As even Israel's traditional allies are distancing themselves from Netanyahu, Modi's India has embraced the country.
Al Jazeera · 08:37
‘Nature can recover’: Inside the race to rescue world’s crisis-hit wildlife ↗Spark of hope for a natural world beset by crisis, as conservation efforts succeed amid a 73 percent drop in wildlife.
Al Jazeera · 09:00
Jon Rahm to quit LIV Golf tour over ‘unacceptable’ terms ↗'Rahm has reviewed the proposed terms of LIV 2.0 and has determined that they are unacceptable,' his lawyer said.
Al Jazeera · 09:37
Bosnia’s political future looks increasingly like its past ↗Three nationalist parties are poised to dominate again, deepening fears of division and paralysis.
Al Jazeera · 09:40
UK police charge Royal Navy member accused of working with foreign power ↗Police say the incident is not connected to ongoing investigations at the RAF Fairford airbase.
Al Jazeera · 10:00
How much does France spend on education compared with the rest of Europe? ↗Amid student protests, Al Jazeera visualises how French spending stacks up against defence and healthcare.
Al Jazeera · 10:31
Russian attack on buses in Ukraine’s Kramatorsk kills at least 33 people ↗Eighteen people were wounded in the Russian attack on city in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, local authorities say.
Al Jazeera · 10:32
Malaysia PM says will work on Myanmar’s ASEAN reintegration ↗Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing in Malaysia for a two-day visit, his first since he became president in April.
Al Jazeera · 10:48
Photos: Protests erupt after 87-year-old evicted woman dies in Madrid ↗Nationwide outrage grows after the death of woman whose eviction sparked protests and political tensions.
Al Jazeera · 11:02
The Hormuz bonus: Sailor salaries soar for transits amid Iran war ↗Reports have emerged that tanker captains are earning $100,000 plus a $50,000 per-trip bonus to transit the strait.
Al Jazeera · 11:03
School protests, blockades resume in France despite PM’s promise to act ↗Dozens of people have been injured in the protests, including students, teachers, and police officers.
Al Jazeera · 11:45
India to Turkiye, can new proposals to broker Russia-Ukraine truce succeed? ↗India, Turkiye, Egypt and the US have put forward proposals for ceasefires in bid to protect global energy and shipping.
Al Jazeera · 11:53
Hegseth address sailors in pushup apology and Trump impression ↗US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth did a ‘two pushup’ forfeit after factual errors addressing US sailors.
Al Jazeera · 11:56
Can emergency reserves ease the diesel crisis? ↗The G7 plans to release emergency fuel stocks as diesel shortages raise transport costs and squeeze household budgets.
Al Jazeera · 11:59
Why has Iraq devalued its currency, and why are some MPs against it? ↗MPs oppose dinar devaluation, citing increased living costs and financial strain on Iraq’s most vulnerable populations.
Al Jazeera · 12:02
Sri Lanka arrests ex-President Rajapaksa’s wife in graft case ↗Sri Lanka’s former first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been arrested in a corruption case.
Al Jazeera · 12:10
Italian law to give election winners bonus seats: Why that’s controversial ↗Critics say the proposed law is undemocratic, potentially granting a winning coalition outsized power in parliament.
Al Jazeera · 12:27
UK’s Burnham ‘open’ to Germany joining GCAP fighter jet programme ↗GCAP pact between the UK, Italy and Japan to build a new fighter jet welcomed Canada as an ‘observer' in July
Al Jazeera · 12:44
South Korea to recall Ukraine envoy in diplomatic row over POWs ↗South Korea recalls envoy from Kyiv amid diplomatic tensions over alleged transfer of North Korean soldiers to Seoul.
Al Jazeera · 12:44
Two killed after building partially collapses in Turkiye’s Istanbul ↗Eight survivors rescued from the rubble as fears of further collapse slow operations in Istanbul’s Maltepe district.
Al Jazeera · 13:20
US scientist’s children erupt in joy after hearing he won Nobel ↗Video shows US scientist Karl Deisseroth breaking the news to his son and two daughters that he won the Nobel Prize.
Al Jazeera · 13:32
Has Israel shut the UK consulate in East Jerusalem – or downgraded it? ↗British Foreign Secretary Miliband said the consulate building would remain but would be called 'UK Mission, Jerusalem'.
Al Jazeera · 13:38
Rubio praises nationalism and ties ‘America First’ values to ancient Greece ↗US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Western nations to prioritise their own interests in a speech in Athens.
Al Jazeera · 13:45
French PM vows changes as students keep up school protests ↗French PM Sebastien Lecornu has promised to address student concerns as protests force hundreds of schools to close.
Al Jazeera · 13:51
Canadian Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature ↗The Swedish Academy praised the 76-year-old poet and essayist's work for being 'bold and inventive'.
Al Jazeera · 14:01
‘This is a crisis of hope’: Echoes of 1968 as France’s students rise up ↗As in 1968, when student protests triggered nationwide strikes, today’s crisis is about generational discontent.
Al Jazeera · 14:01
King David Hotel bombing to consulate row: A timeline of UK-Israel tension ↗Israel's order to shut UK's Jerusalem consulate is the latest downturn in a relationship strained since before 1948.
Al Jazeera · 14:02
Shoot the People: Global Activism through Misan Harriman’s Lens ↗Influential British Nigerian photographer and activist Misan Harriman captures global protests that drive social change.
Al Jazeera · 14:07
New York Mayor Mamdani under fire for attending October 7 vigil ↗New York City’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani was met by crowds calling him a ‘traitor’ for attending a vigil for October 7.
Al Jazeera · 14:43
Saudi-led coalition says it intercepts three Houthi ballistic missiles ↗Saudi Arabia says two ballistic missiles were intercepted as they headed towards the capital, Riyadh.
Al Jazeera · 14:50
More killed in Kramatorsk as Russia targets Ukraine’s transportation system ↗Russia’s attacks on trains, buses and ports are paralysing Ukraine’s transport network and endangering civilians.
Al Jazeera · 15:01
What were Trump operatives doing for pro-Russian politician Dodik in Bosnia? ↗Reports that Trump aides were paid to advise Bosnian Serb leader ahead of parliamentary election raise alarm.
Al Jazeera · 15:19
London voters go to polls for Holborn and St Pancras by-election ↗The vote in London's Holborn and St Pancras parliamentary seat tests whether Burnham can restore faith in Labour.
Al Jazeera · 15:20
Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro and his wife charged over torture allegations ↗The new US charge adds to the existing drug trafficking case against Venezuela’s former president and first lady.
Al Jazeera · 15:50
Video said to show Mali army in Kidal after retaking city ↗Recently published video is said to show Mali’s armed forces in Kidal after retaking the strategic northern city.
Al Jazeera · 15:53
UK ex-prince Andrew search warrants quashed after police accept legal error ↗London-based judge says error 'does not bring investigation to an end' as police probe disgraced former royal.
Al Jazeera · 16:21
Man City must ‘stick together’ after Premier League charges, says Haaland ↗Erling Haaland calls on Man City to unite as Premier League club appeals more than 100 charges of wrongdoing.
Al Jazeera · 16:53
UEFA details FIFA presidential candidate criteria in bid to oust Infantino ↗UEFA draws up qualities required for a candidate to run against FIFA President Gianni Infantino in March's election.
Al Jazeera · 16:55
Video shows dramatic eruption of volcano near Manila ↗Taal Volcano near the Philippine capital briefly erupted, sending a dark grey ash plume 4,000 metres above its crater.
Al Jazeera · 17:07
Dozens killed in Russian strike on civilian buses in eastern Ukraine ↗At least 33 people were killed after a Russian strike hit two civilian buses in a city within the Donestsk region.
Al Jazeera · 17:08
CAS promises Senegal-Morocco AFCON title decision within days ↗The Court of Arbitration for Sport to rule within days on appeal against decision to strip Senegal of AFCON title.
Al Jazeera · 17:17
Jerusalem Daily: Remembrance and mourning ↗Thousands protest worldwide in solidarity with Gaza as Palestinians mourn those being killed in daily Israeli strikes.
Al Jazeera · 17:25
US suspends Microsoft and Adobe from visa programme amid fraud claims ↗Visa probe also targets universities for allegedly exploiting international students to reduce US wage costs.
Al Jazeera · 17:27
Syria calls for independent probe into sinking of ship in Black Sea ↗Syrian authorities questioned why search and rescue operations were called off before the fate of 10 sailors was known.
Al Jazeera · 17:58
Hurricane Isaias charges towards the US Gulf Coast with dangerous winds ↗The storm is forecast to strike Florida, Alabama and Mississippi with up to 10 inches of rain this weekend.
Al Jazeera · 18:01
Two Latvian men arrested inside UK military base after breach ↗Police say nothing so far suggests the incident at RAF Molesworth linked to events surrounding RAF Fairford last month.
Al Jazeera · 18:07
Colombian embassy to open in Jerusalem, Israeli FM says ↗Colombian President Abelardo De la Espriella had promised closer ties with Israel on the campaign trail.
Al Jazeera · 18:11
Israel opens first-ever pavilion at Morocco defence show ↗Israel opened its first national pavilion at Morocco's Marrakech Air Show, joined by Israel's top military contractors.
Al Jazeera · 19:06
Philippines ex-President Duterte fit to stand trial, ICC rules ↗The former president is able to understand the charges and follow the proceedings, panel of experts find.
Al Jazeera · 19:12
‘War lives in me’: Gaza playwright Ali Abu Yasin wins English PEN award ↗Honoured for his artistic resilience, Ali Abu Yasin continued writing for theatre amid the rubble.
Al Jazeera · 19:17
Man City charges: Maresca says players focused on Liverpool test ↗Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca claims players unfazed by financial breaches verdict ahead of Liverpool showdown.
Al Jazeera · 19:43
At least 81 US aircraft worth up to $3.3bn lost or damaged in Iran war ↗The damage, documented in a Congressional Budget Office report, comes as Trump faces criticism over war's cost.
Al Jazeera · 19:46
Prosecutors in Maradona death trial seek sentences up to 12 years ↗Seven medical professionals face calls for 12-year prison sentences in trial over Argentina icon Diego Maradona's death.
Al Jazeera · 19:49
India’s Cockroach movement says members detained as protests continue ↗India's opposition and student-led CJP movement demand election chief's resignation, plan mass demonstration Saturday.
Al Jazeera · 19:49
Israeli settlers systematically target the Palestinian olive harvest ↗Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank are destroying olive trees.
Al Jazeera · 19:57
Israeli settlers take Palestinian olives, and their harvest traditions ↗As Israeli settlers harvest olives on Palestinian land, farmers face growing violence and loss of an ancient tradition.
Al Jazeera · 20:06
How much worse can Yemen’s humanitarian crisis become? ↗UN says fighting has displaced more than 200,000 people in five weeks.
Al Jazeera · 20:34
Israel shuts down British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem ↗The British government says it will retain its presence in occupied East Jerusalem after Israel removed its consulate.
Al Jazeera · 20:43
South Africa protests turn violent amid rage over asylum ruling ↗Several cars torched and foreign-run businesses forced to shut in Johannesburg's Soweto and coastal city of Durban.
Al Jazeera · 20:47
US charges Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro over torture allegations ↗Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores face a new US charge over alleged torture.
Al Jazeera · 21:04
What is the Mecca defence pact? ↗Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan are activating their defence pact to counter attacks from Yemen’s Houthis.
Al Jazeera · 21:11
Trump gives top US science awards to Elon Musk and other tech executives ↗The National Medal of Science is annually given to scientists and engineers for major contributions in their fields.
Al Jazeera · 21:17
Police use tear gas and water cannons on student protestors in Paris ↗Police fired tear gas and water cannons as demonstrators gathered in Paris to demand more funding and teachers.
Al Jazeera · 21:49
What Man City charges anger Liverpool before Premier League game? ↗Clubs reportedly want reimbursements after Man City charges - one of those, Liverpool, are first opponent in fallout.
Al Jazeera · 21:55
Four astronauts return to earth after an eight-month space mission ↗The crew completed a parachute-assisted splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California.
Al Jazeera · 22:10
French giants Bordeaux relegated to sixth tier for financial irregularities ↗Six-time French champions Bordeaux, the club where Zinedine Zidane made his name, to play in sixth tier after sanctions.
Al Jazeera · 22:30
Putin pledges Russia’s support to end US-led war on Iran ↗The Russian and Iranian presidents met in Turkmenistan ahead of regional summit.
Al Jazeera · 22:54
Israel kills or wounds Palestinian every 90 minutes in Gaza since ceasefire ↗Islamic Relief calls for global action as deadly Israeli attacks in Gaza continue and humanitarian conditions worsen.
Al Jazeera · 23:31
Man City charges: Mourinho jokes Premier League case will outlast him ↗Jose Mourinho, long an outspoken critic of Man City's spending, joked that the Premier League case could outlast him.
Al Jazeera · 23:36
Hegseth says firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter will be ‘public’ ↗An official at the Pentagon told Al Jazeera that former US Army Major Nidal Hasan's execution would be 'livestreamed'.
Al Jazeera · 23:53
Kenyan patient suspected of Ebola infection tests negative ↗Preliminary lab results ease fears of a second case in Kenya, after the country reported its first-ever case this week.