Iraq starts mass grave excavation from ISIL (ISIS) carnage south of Mosul The al-Khasfa site, near Iraq’s second-largest city, could contain 4,000 remains and possibly thousands more. Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2025
Air Canada flight attendants to continue strike despite government order Workers at Canada’s flagship carrier defy back-to-work order as they stage first strike in 40 years. Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2025
Arsenal defeat Manchester United in Premier League opener United’s expensively assembled new forward line draw a blank as Arsenal began title campaign with a tight 1-0 away win. Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2025
Hong Kong pro-democracy activists granted asylum in Australia and Britain Dozens of activists are on the run from authorities in the China-ruled city after a crackdown on civil liberties. Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2025
Kuwait arrests 67 over illegal alcohol production after 23 deaths Kuwait bans the import of alcoholic beverages, but bootleg liquor is sold with no oversight or safety standards. Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2025
Israel intensifies Gaza City attacks, forcing starving Palestinians to flee UN warns of man-made famine in Gaza as starvation deaths rise, Israel steps up plan to ethnically cleanse northern Gaza. Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2025
At least 337 killed in Pakistan floods, gov’t defends emergency response Residents accuse officials of not warning them to evacuate as torrential rain and cloudbursts trigger deadly flooding. Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2025
European leaders to shore up Ukraine’s Zelenskyy for DC talks with Trump US envoy says Putin agreed at summit for Ukraine to have security guarantee from allies similar to NATO’s Article 5. Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2025
Israelis protest to end Gaza war as anger over fate of captives boils over Israeli police make dozens of arrests, use water cannons on protesters who gathered for the nationwide demonstration. Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2025
Israeli military bombs power plant near Yemeni capital Sanaa Israel fires missiles at the energy facility south of Sanaa saying it was used by Houthis, but provides no evidence. Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2025
UFC 319: Chimaev dominates Du Plessis to win middleweight championship Khamzat Chimaev overpowers title holder Dricus Du Plessis in a lopsided UFC title bout in the Octagon. Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,270 Here are the key events on day 1,270 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2025
Lionel Messi scores as Inter Miami wins late against LA Galaxy The Argentinian superstar returns from injury to score a goal and add an assist as Inter downs Galaxy at Chase Stadium. Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2025
Manchester United vs Arsenal: Premier League – teams, start, lineups Man Utd and Arsenal have had contrasting fortunes of late, but serve up a Premier League opening weekend special. Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2025
Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2025 Barcelona begin La Liga title defence with win at Mallorca Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both find the net in Barcelona’s 3-0 La Liga win at Mallorca, who had two players sent off.
Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2025 Israel preparing to forcibly displace Palestinians to southern Gaza Plans move ahead for a military offensive in some of the territory’s most populated areas, amid move to seize Gaza City.
Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2025 US suspends visas for Gaza residents after right-wing social media storm State Department move comes as Israel’s war and induced famine in Gaza reach new extremes, with 61,827 killed so far.
Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2025 ‘Will I make it back alive?’: Gaza journalists fear targeting by Israel After Israel’s attack on a tent housing journalists in Gaza City, Palestinians say press vests now feel like a target.
Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2025 Trump to meet Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after ‘successful’ talks with Putin US president changes position on Ukraine, saying he prefers direct peace accord instead of ceasefire after Alaska talks.
Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2025 Arab, Islamic countries condemn Netanyahu’s ‘Greater Israel’ remark A statement issued by the countries says the Israeli PM’s remarks constitutes a direct threat to Arab national security.
Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2025 Republicans say price report is a boon; Democrats say bust. Who’s right? Republicans highlight the positives, Democrats the negatives in latest US CPI report; experts say the data is mixed.
Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2025 ‘Feeding a narcissist:’ Ukraine reflects on Trump-Putin summit Some wins for Russian president, Ukrainian analysts say – although nothing concrete comes out of the meeting.
Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2025 How a father’s love and a pandemic created a household name Made by a pharmacist whose son was sick with croup, Vicks VapoRub saw skyrocketing sales during the 1918 Spanish flu.
Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2025 Why is South Africa’s army chief under fire for backing Iran? General Rudzani Maphwanya’s comments in Iran come as South Africa is trying to negotiate tariff relief with Trump.
Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2025 ‘No deal’ at Trump-Putin meeting: Key takeaways from Alaska summit The US leader cut a subdued figure after the meeting, which failed to achieve its primary goal – an end to Russia’s war.