Thursday, 15 October 2026
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Al Jazeera · 00:00
Iran war live: Tehran vows to fight until US yields as ships sink in Hormuz ↗Iran says it does not seek an endless war, but vows to fight until the US accepts its demands as ships sink in Hormuz.
Al Jazeera · 00:08
Mexican court closes case against official over 2023 detention centre fire ↗Victims' groups, however, have denounced the ruling as 'selective' justice that exonerates the former migration chief.
Al Jazeera · 00:24
Costa Rica opens mega-prison as Bukele model embraced across Latin America ↗President Laura Fernandez says mega-prison is part of 'tough-on-crime model' embraced by her government.
Al Jazeera · 01:20
Ship catches fire in Romania’s waters amid rising attacks in the Black Sea ↗Authorities are investigating whether drones may have been involved in the latest incident.
Al Jazeera · 01:29
Istanbul in chaos, shut down by heaviest rainfall since 1985 ↗Torrential rain has triggered flash floods across Istanbul.
Al Jazeera · 01:34
Trump suggests those who leak government information should ‘be shot’ ↗The US president has long been unhappy with inside information about his administration being leaked to the media.
Al Jazeera · 01:35
White House spokesperson Katie Zacharia’s law career faces scrutiny ↗Katie Zacharia has repeatedly claimed to be a lawyer, but critics question whether she was ever licensed.
Al Jazeera · 02:42
Tunisia: What has Kais Saied achieved economically in seven years? ↗Rising prices, unemployment and public debt test Saied’s economic promises.
Al Jazeera · 02:45
Kenya’s Ebola cases test preparedness beyond Nairobi ↗The scare exposed gaps in how far outbreak readiness reaches Kenya’s remote communities.
Al Jazeera · 02:54
Trump plays Muslim Brotherhood card against Senate candidate El-Sayed ↗President Donald Trump says Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is a member of the Muslim Brotherhood.
Al Jazeera · 03:03
Trump administration seeks to strip Ilhan Omar of US citizenship: WSJ ↗Investigators have subpoenaed relatives and examined immigration records, the newspaper reports.
Al Jazeera · 03:12
Teenager dies as heavy rain floods Istanbul ↗Roads collapse and hospitals take in water as floods swamp Turkiye's largest city, shutting schools and halting traffic.
Al Jazeera · 03:23
North Korea tests two submarine-launched missiles, state media reports ↗The tests showcase North Korea's war deterrent capabilities in the region, KCNA says.
Al Jazeera · 03:28
OpenAI bugging suspect allegedly booked one-way trip to Saudi Arabia ↗Saudi national Abdulrahman Alfozan was due to fly to Saudi Arabia on October 12, US prosecutors say in court filing.
Al Jazeera · 03:30
Albanian Ministry of Justice on fire as education protesters riot ↗Hundreds of students joined anti-government protests in Tirana, demanding education reforms.
Al Jazeera · 03:50
Argentina’s Milei backs Trump for US midterms, calls vote crucial for West ↗The US President's ally says conservatives “cannot give an inch” in Latin America as he accepts an award in Washington.
Al Jazeera · 04:15
X suspends 13,000 accounts, alleging foreign influence ahead of US midterms ↗The social platform says networks targeted US political debate across the spectrum ahead of midterm elections.
Al Jazeera · 04:19
Heavy rain causes mass pileup in Brazil tunnel ↗Flooding left vehicles piled up and people stranded inside Sao Paulo’s Anhangabau tunnel.
Al Jazeera · 04:43
Israel has detained more than 2,000 Palestinian children since 2023: report ↗At least 350 Palestinian children currently face 'harsh conditions' in Israeli prisons.
Al Jazeera · 05:24
Restoring nature is key to a more resilient future ↗At COP17 and COP31, governments must accelerate positive tipping points in energy, food and finance.
Al Jazeera · 05:48
Is Lamine Yamal’s Barcelona record better than Messi’s as a teenager? ↗Yamal's 17 goal contributions after 10 games are more than Messi's in his Ballon d'Or-winning season as a teenager.
Al Jazeera · 06:16
G20 finance ministers, central bankers gather amid fallout from Iran war ↗Officials meet in Thailand as conflict drives energy prices higher and casts uncertainty over global economy.
Al Jazeera · 06:46
From Morocco to South Africa, Israel election watched closely across Africa ↗October 27 vote could test whether Israel's ties with African countries withstand the fallout from the war on Gaza.
Al Jazeera · 07:16
Clock ticking for leap second: Why timekeeping could change forever ↗Timekeepers add a leap second occasionally to keep our clocks and the Earth's rotation in tune. That could now change.
Al Jazeera · 07:21
Backlash in Kashmir over proposal for uniform Friday sermons across mosques ↗Political and religious critics accuse India's Modi government of curbing Kashmir's freedom of religion and expression.
Al Jazeera · 07:44
Russian nuclear-powered submarine fires missiles during Pacific drills ↗Russia's Pacific Fleet has test-fired cruise missiles from a nuclear-powered submarine, striking a target 1,200km away.
Al Jazeera · 07:54
Police arrest US teen in alleged Illinois Hindu temple mass shooting plot ↗Coworker alerted police after receiving disturbing messages from 19-year-old suspect.
Al Jazeera · 08:06
Containers and debris captured floating around the Strait of Hormuz ↗Video shows containers and debris scattered around the Strait of Hormuz due to the recent attacks on vessels.
Al Jazeera · 08:24
Messi’s Inter Miami beat New York City to reach third straight MLS playoff ↗Messi assist sets Inter Miami on way to 2-0 win against New York City FC as back-to-back wins guarantee playoff place.
Al Jazeera · 08:27
Man United’s Martinez takes to social media to defend his criticism of club ↗Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez follows up criticism of his club with social media explanation of frustration.
Al Jazeera · 08:30
School roof collapses in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 29 people ↗At least 28 students and one teacher killed in incident at Al-Khair Education Center, a private school in Peshawar.
Al Jazeera · 08:37
‘Our works are next to each other’: Art bridges Gaza and West Bank ↗Young Palestinian artists in Gaza and the occupied West Bank bring their work together in simultaneous exhibitions.
Al Jazeera · 08:44
Iraq devalues dinar to ease cash crunch, leaving traders in limbo ↗The government hopes a weaker dinar will help pay salaries, but traders face rising import costs and uncertainty.
Al Jazeera · 09:03
The irony of OpenAI crying foul over spying ↗A company that owes its existence and enormous valuation to stealing others' work is now up in arms about theft.
Al Jazeera · 09:26
Could France trigger another Eurozone debt crisis? ↗France's soaring borrowing costs and political divisions raise fears of a wider Eurozone debt crisis.
Al Jazeera · 09:35
‘Each country goes its own way’: How Balkan politics shape ties with Israel ↗Countries’ ties with Israel reflect local politics, defence deals and strategic interests rather than a united stance.
Al Jazeera · 10:00
Long-delayed China-North Korea bridge officially opens ↗China and North Korea have officially opened the New Yalu River Bridge after a 12-year delay.
Al Jazeera · 10:02
Russia says Ukraine resumes attacks on oil refineries ↗Ukraine's president earlier said Kyiv was 'done' with energy ceasefire and that strikes on Russian oil refineries would resume.
Al Jazeera · 10:21
Dozens of children killed after roof collapses in Pakistani school ↗At least 29 people, mostly children, have been killed after the school collapsed on them in Pakistan’s Peshawar.
Al Jazeera · 10:44
Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia could be postponed by a year amid Houthi attacks ↗The tournament is scheduled to begin on January 7 but could be moved by a year if needed, AFC president says.
Al Jazeera · 10:46
FIFA set for rule change after Balogun red card row at the World Cup: reports ↗The governing body's council is expected to prohibit disciplinary committees from overturning match suspensions.
Al Jazeera · 10:52
Fighting in Yemen intensifies: What’s the latest on the battlefield? ↗Houthis attempt to raise the cost of the Yemen war for Saudi Arabia as attacks, fighting intensify.
Al Jazeera · 11:12
Syrian authorities arrest main suspect in 2013 Baniyas mass killings ↗Ali Kayali, also known as Mihrac Ural, was apprehended as he tried to cross the border, state media reported.
Al Jazeera · 11:41
US-Iran stalemate: What are Trump’s next military options? ↗Trump has ruled out attacks before the midterms. Analysts weigh what he could do next, and at what cost.
Al Jazeera · 11:45
Ukrainians fear US intelligence cuts as Russian strikes intensify ↗Reduced missile warnings increase threat to civilians as Trump pushes an 'energy ceasefire' and peace negotiations.
Al Jazeera · 12:33
West Indies’ Hope jokes India series record role a problem as finale looms ↗Shai Hope worried about excess baggage after latest Player of the Match award in thrilling India-West Indies series.
Al Jazeera · 12:53
Sally Rooney books withdrawn from sale in UK over Palestine Action support ↗Publisher Faber says withdrawal due to 'circumstances where Faber cannot pass on UK earnings to Sally Rooney'.
Al Jazeera · 12:54
Photos: China and North Korea open new border bridge amid deepening ties ↗The New Yalu River Bridge connects Dandong, China, and Sinuiju, North Korea, enhancing regional trade and collaboration.
Al Jazeera · 13:19
Ukrainians lash out at Trump as Zelenskyy warns of US betrayal ↗Ukrainians accuse the US of gambling with their lives as Russian strikes devastated residential buildings in the capital
Al Jazeera · 13:21
Real Madrid’s Vinicius says he’s being targeted by referees ↗Vinicius wants protection for players like him, Yamal and Alvarez 'who bring something different to the game.'
Al Jazeera · 13:29
Russia accuses Ukraine of contradicting US brokered deal ↗Russia has accused Ukraine of going against US peace efforts, after an overnight Ukrainian drone strike.
Al Jazeera · 13:32
What is Starshield, and who limited Ukraine’s access to it? ↗Ukraine relies on Starshield, the military-grade version of Elon Musk's Starlink satellite service, to fight Russia.
Al Jazeera · 13:35
Al Jazeera probe exposes fake viewing numbers for Israeli counter-film ↗Data investigation casts doubt on claims that Israeli counter-documentary to 'NAZA' received 40 million views.
Al Jazeera · 13:48
The Rebel Tours: Money or morals? ↗Some West Indies cricketers toured apartheid South Africa in the 1980's, breaking one of the biggest sporting boycotts.
Al Jazeera · 14:22
‘Boiling point’: Why students are protesting against Albania’s Edi Rama ↗Experts say Albania’s protests reflect ignored student grievances and growing frustration.
Al Jazeera · 14:27
Trump says Fort Hood shooter execution will not be livestreamed ↗US president reverses Pentagon's plan to publicly stream execution of Nidal Malik Hasan after outcry.
Al Jazeera · 14:38
US teen held over Hindu temple attack plot: Is anti-Indian racism rising? ↗Illinois teen who allegedly said he 'couldn’t wait' to kill Indians is arrested over a Hindu temple attack plot.
Al Jazeera · 15:13
Russian jet-powered drone hits supermarket in Ukraine’s Odesa ↗Ukrainian authorities say a Russian jet-powered drone struck a supermarket in its Odesa region on Thursday.
Al Jazeera · 15:14
Delegates walk out as Israeli president addresses summit ↗Officials from more than 10 countries walked out during an address by Israeli President Isaac Herzog at a summit in Baku
Al Jazeera · 15:16
French football body urges fans and students to keep politics out of stadiums ↗French Football Federation's ethics body calls for neutrality amid student protests.
Al Jazeera · 15:19
Syrian court sentences two to death over 2025 coastal violence ↗Court rulings concern violence and killings during March 2025 uprising by pro-Assad forces and retaliatory attacks.
Al Jazeera · 15:46
What is the ‘Mother of All Bombs’ US could use in Iran? ↗US media reports military considering plans to use GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb (MOAB)
Al Jazeera · 16:04
Venezuela’s Maduro pleads not guilty to US conspiracy to torture charges ↗Maduro and wife appear in New York City court after new 'conspiracy to commit torture' charges.
Al Jazeera · 16:19
Jerusalem Daily: Ultra-Orthodox Jews storm Israeli army base ↗Jerusalem Daily: Ultra-Orthodox Jews storm Israeli army base
Al Jazeera · 16:19
FIFA President Infantino apologises to council but critics remain unhappy ↗FIFA council meeting lasts over three hours as President Gianni Infantino apologises to members, but critics want more.
Al Jazeera · 16:28
Why are eight US states suing OpenAI? ↗They allege ChatGPT has caused harm to their residents, coaching its users to harm themselves or others.
Al Jazeera · 16:32
Israeli ad-tech firm helped place spyware on Al Jazeera devices ↗Citizen Lab investigation says dozens of Al Jazeera devices were infected by malware planted through advertisements.
Al Jazeera · 16:36
UK Green member behind anti-Zionism motion ‘receives death threats’ ↗Lubna Speitan, who has Palestinian roots, believes messages and emails are part of an effort to intimidate her.
Al Jazeera · 16:41
Albania’s PM dismisses calls to resign as student protests spread ↗Prime Minister Edi Rama condemns 'chaos' as protests continue for third day in the capital and spread to other cities.
Al Jazeera · 16:50
Houthis target Yemen’s presidential palace in Aden with missiles ↗Saudi-led coalition accuses Houthis of obtaining missile parts from regional states.
Al Jazeera · 17:00
Dying in Detention ↗Fault Lines investigates the soaring death rates in immigration detention centres following President Trump’s crackdown.
Al Jazeera · 17:13
DR Congo protests Formula 1’s ‘indefensible’ decision to race in Rwanda ↗Formula One returns to Africa for the first time since 1993, but DRC slams decision to stage race in Rwanda.
Al Jazeera · 17:25
Pope Leo resumes work in hospital while recovering from surgery ↗Catholic leader met top Vatican aide, as doctors say recovery proceeding after lung surgery to remove cancerous growth.
Al Jazeera · 17:43
A mother’s touch helps premature babies grow strong in Gaza ↗At Nasser Hospital, a kangaroo mother care pilot programme helps vulnerable newborns.
Al Jazeera · 17:54
Trump ramps up third-country US deportations despite global rights outcry ↗Official data shows tens of thousands of migrants and asylum seekers have been sent to countries they have no ties to.
Al Jazeera · 18:17
Ahead of US midterms, voters are frustrated with Trump, want change: Poll ↗Widespread voter disillusionment and pocketbook anxieties set a volatile stage for the GOP weeks before election night.
Al Jazeera · 18:41
Ethiopian forces expand control in Tigray as militia claims Eritrean losses ↗Eritrea denies troop movement inside northern Ethiopia as US calls for de-escalation.
Al Jazeera · 18:57
Dying in ICE custody: Inside one family’s story of heartbreak ↗Ismael Ayala-Uribe was one of 53 people to die in ICE custody during Trump’s first 500 days back in office.
Al Jazeera · 19:44
Will Israeli voters punish Benjamin Netanyahu? ↗Netanyahu is reported to have received warnings before October 7, 2023, but failed to act on time.
Al Jazeera · 20:04
Somalia says it will hold elections in 2027 ↗Critics say unilateral decision to call polls is a recipe for more conflict.
Al Jazeera · 20:07
Poll shows Bolsonaro with slight lead over Lula ahead of Brazilian run-off ↗Poll shows right-wing candidate with two percent advantage over Lula going into second round of voting on October 25.
Al Jazeera · 20:12
Northern Ireland ex-DUP leader Donaldson sentenced to 15 years for child sex crimes ↗Judge says Jeffrey Donaldson never apologised to victims as politician seeks to appeal his convictions.
Al Jazeera · 20:13
Why are migrants risking their lives at sea to reach Yemen? ↗Al Jazeera’s Al Anoud Al Aqeedi explains why migrants are risking their lives to make the journey to Yemen.
Al Jazeera · 20:29
At least 7 crew members missing after drone attacks on ships in Black Sea ↗Emergency teams are searching for 7 missing crew after two chemical tankers were attacked in the Black Sea.
Al Jazeera · 21:00
Robots dance the ‘Macarena’ at Japan tech expo ↗Humanoid robots were seen performing the “Macarena” at the annual CEATEC technology exhibition in Chiba, Japan.
Al Jazeera · 21:02
ICE tactics spark debate before pivotal US midterm elections ↗Polls have found that Trump's hardline immigration enforcement effort has divided voters before the 2026 midterm race.
Al Jazeera · 21:05
Israeli ‘ad’ firm helped infect spyware into Al Jazeera devices ↗An Israeli spyware disguised as a digital advertisement firm has targeted journalists’ devices at Al Jazeera.
Al Jazeera · 21:15
Several people dead or missing after Istanbul floods ↗Three people have died and several are reported missing after torrential rain triggered severe flooding across Istanbul
Al Jazeera · 21:44
Trump administration sues California over noncitizens on voter rolls ↗Lawsuit comes weeks before midterm elections and follows debunked claims of noncitizens voting in various states.
Al Jazeera · 21:54
Man United’s Martinez apologises for outburst after talks with Carrick ↗Lisandro Martinez meets Manchester United manager Michael Carrick before apologising for his criticism of the club.
Al Jazeera · 21:57
Israel halts commercial goods from entering Gaza; Hamas denies tax claims ↗The halt to commercial shipments, including fruit and winter clothing, cuts off a key source of critical supplies.
Al Jazeera · 22:51
At least 4, including 3 children, killed in US elementary school shooting ↗Authorities have indicated that the shooter was killed by gunfire, though details remain scant about the attack.
Al Jazeera · 23:35
Two Syrian pipelines damaged amid spate of attacks on energy infrastructure ↗Fuel theft cited in Baniyas-Homs leak as gas export line in Hasakah catches fire.