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Lebanon FM: Israel against Lebanon ceasefire, even if Gaza war ends

Sun, 09/08/2024 - 15:21
Abdallah Bou Habib discusses rising tensions along Lebanon's southern border with Israel as fears of regional war grow.

Video: Kenyans hold prayer service for victims of school fire

Sun, 09/08/2024 - 15:07
Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi is at a prayer service in Kenya for the boys who were killed in a fire at their school.

Israel’s killing of Turkish American woman in occupied West Bank condemned

Sun, 09/08/2024 - 14:39
People are mourning the death of Turkish American activist Aysenur Eygi, after she was shot dead by an Israeli sniper.

Typhoon Yagi rips off skyscraper windows and sinks boats in Vietnam

Sun, 09/08/2024 - 14:27
Super Typhoon Yagi has made landfall in northern Vietnam, killing more than a dozen people and causing damage.

The Paralympics are supposed to be fair and inclusive, but often fail to be

Sun, 09/08/2024 - 14:09
The system of classification Paralympic sport uses is outdated and puts some athletes at a disadvantage.

Jewish director at Venice Film Festival speaks in solidarity with Palestine

Sun, 09/08/2024 - 13:54
Jewish director Sarah Friedland used her acceptance speech at the Venice Film Festival to condemn Israel's war on Gaza.

Uganda’s late Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei honoured at Paris Paralympics 2024

Sun, 09/08/2024 - 13:48
Cheptegei died on Thursday, four days after her partner attacked her in the latest attack on a female athlete in Uganda.

Israeli military strikes house near Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital

Sun, 09/08/2024 - 13:44
Al Jazeera's Anas al-Sharif reports from the scene of an Israeli attack on a home housing displaced Palestinians.

Philippine authorities arrest church leader charged with sex trafficking

Sun, 09/08/2024 - 12:59
Apollo Quiboloy, an ally of ex-President Duterte, is facing child sex trafficking charges in the Philippines and the US.

Whale, dead rat, cat or pigeon: Which animal is the best spy?

Sun, 09/08/2024 - 12:42
Hvaldimir, a beluga thought to have been a Russian spy, is dead. Which other spy animals have spooks used before?

Preview: Jannik Sinner vs Taylor Fritz – US Open men’s final 2024

Sun, 09/08/2024 - 12:41
Fritz will look to shock top-seeded Sinner and become the first American champion of the US Open since 2003.

World Jewish Congress lauds mediator efforts to release Gaza captives

Sun, 09/08/2024 - 12:23
The head of the international organisation said an agreement would be essential to regional stability and security.

Gunman kills three guards at West Bank crossing with Jordan: Israeli army

Sun, 09/08/2024 - 12:21
The incident occurs in a commercial cargo area where Jordanian trucks offload cargo entering the occupied West Bank.

Tens of thousands of Israelis protest as calls for captive deal intensify

Sun, 09/08/2024 - 11:10
Huge numbers of Israelis turned out to protest the government's failure to secure the return of remaining captives.

100,000 protest Macron’s appointment of Michel Barnier as French PM

Sun, 09/08/2024 - 10:45
More than 100,000 protesters marched in French cities to protest President Macron’s appointment of Michel Barnier as PM.

Super Typhoon Yagi triggers landslide in Vietnam killing nine

Sun, 09/08/2024 - 10:38
One of the most powerful typhoons to hit Vietnam in a decade ripped roofs off buildings, sank boats and caused flooding.

Houthis claim downing another US MQ-9 Reaper drone over Yemen

Sun, 09/08/2024 - 09:41
The Houthis have not released footage for the latest attack, but have shown downing US drones with missiles before.

Ethnic violence flares again in India’s Manipur state

Sun, 09/08/2024 - 08:55
Violence has flared between two ethnic communities in India’s Manipur state, leaving at least six people dead.

Building collapse in India’s Lucknow kills eight, injures dozens

Sun, 09/08/2024 - 08:44
Uttar Pradesh chief minister calls the deaths 'heart breaking' as authorities investigate the incident.

Israeli protesters bring Tel Aviv to a halt, demand deal to free captives

Sun, 09/08/2024 - 08:22
Frustration spills over as thousands of Israelis protest government's failure to secure the release of captives in Gaza.

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