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What does a year-long ceasefire in Gaza look like?

Israel attacked Gaza nine days out of 10 during a so-called ceasefire.

Fear and a far-right lurch: How October 7 reshaped Israel

Three years on, the trauma of October 7, 2023, continues to reshape Israel’s politics, wars and place in the world.

Head coach Scaloni’s emotional farewell to ‘irreplaceable’ Messi

Argentina’s head coach Lionel Scaloni said it was an ‘emotional day’ as Lionel Messi ends his international career.

Advocates decry detention of Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh by ICE in US

Arfat Sheikh was arrested at Washington Dulles International Airport on September 24, advocacy group says.

‘We’re short of resources’: France’s student protesters, in their own words

French students and teachers protesting school conditions spoke with Al Jazeera about their demands.

Three years of Israel’s mass dispossession of West Bank Palestinians

Bedouin families uprooted by Israeli settlers describe a state-backed project of forced transfer in the West Bank.

Palestine: The Lost Team

The forgotten story of the football team that played as Palestine in 1934 — without Arab Palestinian players.

Israeli troops seen smashing memorial in occupied West Bank

An Israeli soldier was spotted smashing a memorial to Palestinians during raids in the occupied West Bank.

Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing visits Malaysia amid concerns over repatriations

Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing arrives in Malaysia on his first visit since the 2021 coup.

Yemen’s Houthis attack Aden airport; Saudi forces down missile near Riyadh

Yemeni government says one of the missiles hit Aden airport's runway minutes before a flight from Cairo was due to land.

Has Russia’s fuel crisis given Iranian oil an opening in Central Asia?

Iran's oil exports have struggled amid a US blockade. A Russian energy crisis because of Ukrainian attacks could help.

How has Israel’s genocide changed Gaza?

Gaza City’s port was a hub for fishing and tourism before the genocide. Al Jazeera’s Maram Humaid shows what’s left.

At least 11 killed as Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Ukraine

Ukraine's air force says that Russia launched 130 drones, 48 cruise missiles and ballistic missiles in overnight attack.

Yemen’s displaced children dream of returning to school

More than 137,000 students in conflict zones lose access to education, deepening Yemen's already dire schooling crisis.

Finland orders halt to work on Google data centre sites

Finnish opposition has called for measures to prevent power shortages, soaring energy prices caused by data centres.

Lionel Messi’s last game for Argentina ends in triumph and tears

Messi scored a goal and created two others as Argentina bid farewell to its most decorated footballer with a 3-0 win.

How three years of Israel’s genocidal war have changed Gaza

War has devastated Gaza’s economy, education, healthcare, infrastructure and public services, transforming life.

Libya’s parliament removes Speaker Saleh after 12 years as discontent grows

Eastern-based parliament votes to replace longtime speaker with Al-Salhin Abdelnabi al-Obeidi.

Three years of Israel’s genocide in Gaza: In numbers

Three years of attacks has devastated Gaza, killing tens of thousands, destroying homes, and collapsing basic services.

Israelis pause to mark October 7 Hamas-attack anniversary

Israelis gathered at memorials to mark the moment the Hamas-led attack began on October 7, 2023.

Tree nearly as old as US torn down to expand Mexico border wall

A 200-year-old cottonwood tree has been cut down to make way for a 44-km US-Mexico double border wall despite protests.

What Israeli schools teach

US stock market hits all-time high as investors continue to bet on AI

The benchmark S&P 500 is up 14 percent this year despite elevated oil prices and US government debt sell-off.

Oman evacuates injured crew from attacked tanker in Strait of Hormuz

India's Foreign Ministry says 11 out of 12 injured crew members on board the On Peace are Indian nationals.

Lionel Messi plays final Argentina game to roaring Buenos Aires farewell

Lionel Messi played his final game for Argentina in a friendly against Benin, ending a 21-year international career.

Explosion shutters Venezuela’s second-largest oil refinery

An explosion has ripped through Venezuela's second-largest oil refinery, causing it to suspend activities.

Why do airport and flight rules exist?

Everyone follows these rules, but few know why. Each one traces back to an incident that changed aviation security.

Australia top court rules against coal mine expansion, citing climate harm

Campaigners say ruling sets a precedent requiring climate damage be weighed when fossil fuel projects are considered.

Two Houthi missiles target Yemen’s Aden International Airport

Explosions near Aden International Airport after Yemen’s Saudi-backed gov't said two missiles were fired by the Houthis.

Syrian embassy returns seized passport after 43 years

Syria's embassy in Berlin has returned the passport of a citizen that the former Assad government seized 43 years ago.

Politicians slam Trump’s suggestion that Iran ‘take’ San Diego, Los Angeles

Both Democrats and Republicans have expressed outrage at Trump's remarks that cities could be sacrificed in Iran war.

What’s behind Israel’s growing shift to the right?

Three years after the October 7 attacks, the politics of Israeli society has shifted further right.

Yemeni forces launch offensive to retake Houthi-held al-Waziiya in Taiz

The mountainous district is key to control of Mocha, the Red Sea port the Houthis seized last month.

Sudan’s al-Burhan rejects talks, vows to retake all territory from RSF

At least 10 civilians were killed in West Kordofan and 5,500 displaced in Blue Nile as clashes widened on Tuesday.

South Sudan’s aid crisis deepens as food stocks run low

More than one million people could lose life-saving aid by October as funding shrinks and arrivals from Sudan continue.

French mayor tear-gassed after shielding protesters from police

Saint-Denis Mayor Bally Bagayoko was tear-gassed after shielding student protesters from riot police.

Iran war live: Houthi missiles hit Aden airport, another downed over Riyadh

Yemeni forces claim they have tightened control over the highest peak in the Jabal Habashi district of Taiz.

Electric car bursts into flames at charging station in Turkiye

Turkiye’s first domestically produced electric SUV, the Togg T10X burst into flames at a charging station.

‘We are desperate’: Venezuela’s power cuts fuel growing public anger

Frequent outages have fuelled protests against the government of interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez.

Christa Pike lawyers say she is speaking one week after failed execution

The 50-year-old has regained consciousness and is receiving care nearly one week after being sent to the hospital.

Fans flood Buenos Aires ahead of Messi’s final international match

Thousands of Argentina fans poured into Buenos Aires’ Monumental stadium ahead of Lionel Messi’s final match.

Houthis, Saudi-led forces claim victories as Yemen fighting rages on

Saudi Arabia’s Jazan and Najran airports were attacked as Saudi-led gov’t forces launched air strikes on the Houthis.

Harry Kane equals England record, scores twice in 3-0 win over Czechia

England's Harry Kane makes record-equalling 125th appearance and has a hand in all three goals in Nations League win.

CNN, CBS News now under one roof as Paramount-Warner Bros merger closes

The newly combined company is called Skydance and began trading on Wall Street on Tuesday.

US arrests suspect in connection with Tumbler Ridge school shooting

The suspect, from the western state of Washington, allegedly gave money and advice to the attacker over the internet.

Merino scores twice as Spain beat Croatia 2-1 in Nations League

Mikel Merino turns game for Spain in Croatia to maintain their 100 percent group-stage record in UEFA Nations League.

Tokyo protests US military presence after Okinawa killing

Protesters rallied outside the US Embassy in Tokyo after a US Marine was arrested for the killing of a 39-year-old woman

US firm gets $2.9bn sub deal after boss joins war study with Musk

Anduril said it would invest $3.7bn to develop shipyard that would build submarine parts.

US CDC says it’s ‘aware of and closely monitoring’ Russian plague case

The top US public health agency's remarks come as the Trump administration said it’s 'closely' watching the incident.

Cornell names Sally Yates to review university’s response to rape case

Yates will examine Cornell’s sexual assault investigations, disciplinary process and campus police response.

Why Flavio Bolsonaro outperformed the polls in Brazil’s election

A late right-wing shift, a banking scandal and economic frustration may be behind Bolsonaro's last-minute gains.

US lawmakers call on Israel to release imprisoned doctor Hussam Abu Safia

Progressive US representatives seek to bring attention to Israeli abuse and detention of Palestinian medical worker.

Messi super fan travels from India to Argentina for idol’s final game

Lionel Messi super fan Yadil M Iqbal traveled from Kerala, India, to Buenos Aires to watch him play his last game.

Is Zionism a form of racism?

New resolution by the UK's Green Party says the answer is YES

British adventurer back in UK after 28-year trek on foot around the world

Is there a MAGA after Trump?

From the Epstein files to the war on Iran, Josh Rushing examines the cracks forming within MAGA in Trump's second term.

Ronaldo apologises for Portugal walkout; says Jesus broke promise

Cristiano Ronaldo accuses Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of broken promises, but leaves international return open.

Yemen’s government is on the attack against the Houthis. What has changed?

Yemeni forces are trying to reverse Houthi gains, aided by heavier air power and renewed international support.

The new players in space

Russia denies imposing anti-plague measures after lab worker death

Russia denies plague cases after laboratory technician's death; US demands 'transparency' as WHO monitors situation.

Catalan separatist Puigdemont to return to Spain after warrant lifted

Spain's Constitutional Court ruled an amnesty law for Catalan separatists applied to the politician.

Amid protests, Kosovo’s political deadlock raises prospect of new elections

Kosovo faces tensions as protests against former rebel leaders’ convictions coincide with the prospect of new elections.

Indian opposition leaders detained during voter lists protest

Police detained Indian opposition leaders during a protest outside the Election Commission in New Delhi where lawmakers

Tuareg rebels withdraw from strategic town of Kidal in northern Mali

The Azawad Liberation Front said sustained air strikes by Malian troops and Russian allies forced its tactical retreat.

Jerusalem Daily: Tension high in Israel ahead of October 7

Yemen’s Taiz residents fear food and fuel crisis amid fighting

Kenya confirms first Ebola case as man dies in Nairobi after DRC return

More than 4,000 people have died in the worst outbreak in the DR Congo's history, with confirmed cases surpassing 8,300.

Djokovic wins China Open after de Minaur retires, Alcaraz wins Japan Open

Novac Djokovic won 102nd match of his career, while ATP 500 tournament victory was Carlos Alcaraz's third of the year.

Ship sinks off Bulgaria after drone attack in Black Sea

What would it take for the Yemen offensive to succeed?

Territorial gains alone will not be enough to change the trajectory of the war.

Is Europe preparing for a wider war with Russia?

A British war-game show simulating a Russian attack has drawn a nuclear warning from Moscow.

FIFA chief Infantino’s ‘abuse of power’ questioned by Norway in complaints

The three complaints filed by Norway's football body ask FIFA's Ethics Committee to examine Infantino's conduct.

Croatia 1-2 Spain LIVE:– UEFA Nations League

All the updates, with build-up and team news, from our live text commentary stream coverage as Lamine Yamal headlined.

Birzeit University memorial destruction aims to crush Palestinian memory

Israeli soldiers removed the monument to students and alumni killed by Israel and replaced it with a fig sapling.

Photos: School blockades, street protests grip France

Protesters increased pressure on the government of outgoing President Emmanuel Macron demanding more education funding.

Bulgaria searches for missing crew after drones hit two ships in Black Sea

Bulgaria launches search operation after Togo-flagged Alfa Watan sinks at scene of attack.

‘Not the act of a friend’: Israel’s deadline to close UK consulate nears

Former British consul Sir Vincent Fean says Israel is acting unlawfully in the wake of a new wave of sanctions.

What new measures is Iran taking to counter US economic pressure?

Iran adopts a new arrangement to tackle economic challenges amid the US-imposed economic war and naval blockades.

In Gaza, we cannot even begin to recover from trauma

The genocide has killed many and left the rest broken. For us, survivors, recovery is not on the horizon.

Saudi Arabia says East-West pipeline pumping 5.8 million bpd

Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin ⁠Salman says capacity restored after major attack last month.

France protests: What we know as schools face nationwide action

Now in their third week, the protests have grown.

Hormuz ship attacks surge: Are increased oil exports sustainable?

Gulf oil flows surge despite escalating ship attacks in the critical Strait of Hormuz energy corridor.

‘Cockroach stir stripped Modi’s carefully confected image’: Arundhati Roy

Acclaimed Indian author talks to Al Jazeera on the Gen Z-led protests and allegations of vote theft by Modi government.

What we know about Russia’s suspected plague case

Dozens of people have been quarantined over a suspected case of the plague in Russia’s Siberia.

UK police arrest British national linked to RAF Fairford airbase incident

British national, twenty-two, arrested on suspicion of a "terror" offence after other suspects released on bail.

France suspends high school classes as protesters clash with police

School blockades and clashes intensify in France as frustration mounts over government inaction on educational needs.

Former German spy chief arrested on suspicion of treason and espionage

August Hanning's former chief of staff was also arrested on suspicion of 'aiding and abetting attempted treason'.

Ukraine launches major drone attack on Russia’s Moscow region, killing two

Russia says 290 drones targeted Moscow and nearby regions in the overnight Ukrainian assault.

Francis Halzen wins Nobel Prize in Physics for work on ‘ghost particles’

Belgian physicist worked to build Antarctic observatory that tracks neutrinos from deep space.

Mapping where US bombers are based globally

The US has pulled its B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford amid Iran fears. Here's where else they can fly from.

Pakistan, Turkiye and Saudi deterrence against Houthis: What that means

Islamabad says its role is defensive, but Riyadh's offensive in Yemen tests how long it can stay out of the fight.

Qatar and India among seven countries bidding for 2036 Olympics, IOC says

South Africa, Turkiye, Germany, Hungary and South Korea are on the list of countries revealed by the IOC.

France’s student protests grow as hundreds of schools close

Al Jazeera’s Bernard Smith reports from France on the growing student protests across the country.

Tennis: World number one Sinner will not play in 2026 due to knee injury

Jannik Sinner has not competed in a tournament since winning at Wimbledon in July and will continue his recovery.

How Palestinian reporters defied Israel’s genocide to redefine journalism

Western media under scrutiny for promoting Israeli narrative rather than standing up for vulnerable journalists in Gaza.

Russia plague quarantine following lab death: Should we be worried?

Plague is still endemic to Siberia, the location of the first known prehistoric human outbreak.

India opposition leaders briefly arrested in protest against election chief

Protesters are demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Pro-Palestine Greens challenge Labour’s grip on Starmer’s former seat

Green Party leader Zack Polanski hopes to shake Labour, which has held Holborn since the seat was created in 1983.

Singapore refers eight civil servants to police over property purchases

Minister announces referrals after think tank paper finds link between purchases and unannounced MRT stations.

Saudi Arabia says three wounded in attacks on airports near Yemen border

Saudi aviation authority reports severe injuries and damage following Houthi strikes on Jazan and Najran airports.