The Latest Breaking News from Al Jazeera

‘Not afraid to die’: Kenya tax protests inspire broader demand for change

President William Ruto has withdrawn a controversial tax bill, but protesters and their families say it’s too late.

Al Jazeera · Jun 27, 2024

Over 750,000 people in Sudan at risk of starvation: Global hunger monitor

United Nations’ hunger monitoring system says famine is a risk in 14 areas of Sudan if the conflict escalates.

Al Jazeera · Jun 27, 2024

‘No right to interfere’: Pakistan hits back at US over election scrutiny

US House resolution calls for probe into Pakistan’s February vote, which former PM Imran Khan’s PTI alleged was rigged.

Al Jazeera · Jun 27, 2024

Israeli forces continue Gaza bombardment as UN aid chief demands access

Attacks come as UN sounds alarm over deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, demands opening of crossings.

Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2024

The Latest | Iran-allied militants claim an attack targeting the Israeli port city of Eilat

An Iranian-backed umbrella group known as the Islamic Resistance in Iraq has claimed an attack targeting the southern Israeli port city of Eilat

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2024

Kenya’s Ruto says finance bill to be withdrawn after deadly protests

President William Ruto says he rejects a finance bill that contained a series of tax hikes after nationwide protests.

Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2024

Hezbollah’s ‘axis of resistance’ allies waiting in reserve to fight Israel

Analysts believe that an expanded conflict could encourage foreign fighters to support Hezbollah and fight Israel.

Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2024

In a divided France, voters on the left hope to unite against the far right

President Emmanuel Macron tests the country’s support after losing to hardliners in the European Parliament election.

Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2024

Afghanistan vs South Africa – T20 World Cup semifinal: Weather, pitch, toss

Afghanistan face unbeaten South Africa with ‘nothing to lose’ but will be eyeing more history in the T20 World Cup 2024.

Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2024

Media crackdown: Russia bans 81 European outlets over EU’s ban on 4 Russian channels

About a month after the European Union banned the broadcast of four Russian media outlets for “propaganda” about the war in Ukraine, Russia has now banned 81 media outlets from European Union countries, Al Jazeera reported.     

Newslaundry · Jun 26, 2024