The Latest Breaking News from Al Jazeera

As Germany braces for election, backing the far-right AfD no longer a taboo

The hardline party has ‘an increasing influence on public opinion’, say analysts, as voters prioritise migration.

Al Jazeera · Feb 3, 2025

As Mexico and Canada hit back, China pulls punches on Trump’s tariffs

Analysts say Beijing hopes to seize moral high ground with referral of tariffs to World Trade Organization.

Al Jazeera · Feb 3, 2025

Jailed Indian Muslims fight Delhi election to ‘set the record straight’

The courts, they believe, haven’t delivered justice. Now, they’re going to people, seeking redemption.

Al Jazeera · Feb 3, 2025

Palestinians released by Israel show signs of ‘torture, starvation’

Palestinians released from Israeli jails show signs of torture and starvation, said Palestinian Prisoner’s Society.

Al Jazeera · Feb 1, 2025

‘Beautiful board’: How chess saved an Indian village from alcohol, gambling

The game helped a south Indian community escape alcoholism and gambling. Now, it’s known as the Chess Village of India.

Al Jazeera · Feb 1, 2025

Four years after coup, Myanmar regime prepares for ‘violent, messy’ polls

Pressure is building on Myanmar’s rulers to hold what opposition groups promise will be fraught national elections.

Al Jazeera · Feb 1, 2025

Trump at odds with US military veterans over snarled Afghan relocations

Advocates say broad executive orders have hurt Afghans seeking to flee to the US after aiding its military and groups.

Al Jazeera · Feb 1, 2025

Iran warns any attack on its nuclear sites would trigger ‘all-out war’

Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi tells Al Jazeera that Iran would ‘immediately and decisively’ to an US or Israeli attack.

Al Jazeera · Jan 31, 2025

Why incarcerated workers play a key role in fighting California’s fires

Nearly 1,750 incarcerated firefighters are trained to fight California’s flames for as little as $10 per day.

Al Jazeera · Jan 31, 2025

Hamas leaders say they are ‘ready’ to talk with Trump. Do they trust him?

After ceasefire, Hamas leaders are open to talk with ‘anyone’ who can advance their cause – even US President Trump.

Al Jazeera · Jan 31, 2025