The Latest Breaking News from Al Jazeera

‘We lost everything’: 151 dead in Nigeria floods, thousands displaced

At least 3,018 people displaced and 265 houses destroyed in the floods in central Nigeria as more rains are feared.

Al Jazeera · May 31, 2025

Gaza ‘hungriest place on Earth’, all its people at risk of famine, UN warns

UN says its mission to help Gaza is ‘most obstructed in recent history’ as its entire population is at risk of famine.

Al Jazeera · May 31, 2025

Hegseth warns of China threat as Beijing’s top brass skip Singapore summit

China’s Defence Minister Dong Jun was noticeably absent from the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

Al Jazeera · May 31, 2025

Abused, exploited: How two Africans became trapped in a cyber-scam in Laos

Southeast Asia’s multibillion-dollar cyber-scam centres lure victims from as far away as Africa.

Al Jazeera · May 30, 2025

UN says famine stalks all in Gaza; Israel shoots, wounds aid seekers

Gaza’s entire population faces starvation, UN warns, with aid deliveries branded a ‘drip-feed’ amid dire crisis.

Al Jazeera · May 30, 2025

Death at the cross: Secret burials, ‘cult-like’ practices at Kenyan church

Recent rescue of worshippers in Migori opens wounds of 2023 Shakahola Forest ‘massacre’ during which 429 people died.

Al Jazeera · May 30, 2025

Hamas says US ceasefire proposal means ‘continuation of killing’ in Gaza

Israel has agreed to the deal, according to the US, but Hamas said it does not meet its demands and is under discussion.

Al Jazeera · May 30, 2025

Federal appeals court temporarily reinstates Trump tariffs

The decision comes a day after a trade court blocked the majority of Trump tariffs because it circumvented Congress.

Al Jazeera · May 29, 2025

Chinese students in US grapple with uncertainty over Trump’s visa policies

Trump administration pledges to ‘aggressively revoke’ US visas; Chinese students wonder how far-reaching policy will be.

Al Jazeera · May 29, 2025

Israel orders closure of al-Awda Hospital, a ‘lifeline’ in north Gaza

Dozens of people remain at the medical centre, the last functioning hospital in the north of the Palestinian territory.

Al Jazeera · May 29, 2025