December 2025

Brazil’s election looms amid gang rule

As Brazil heads toward elections in 2026, millions live in fear. Nearly one in five Brazilians is affected by gangs. source https://www.aljazeera.c…

Eurostar suspends all Europe trains over power issue during holiday travel

Eurostar services between London and Europe disrupted as Channel Tunnel undergoes 'technical intervention'. source https://www.aljazeera.co…

Netanyahu’s Mar-a-Lago win that wasn’t

The Israeli prime minister’s failure to secure any assurances from Trump is yet another signal Israel is losing ground. source https://www.aljazeer…

LIVE: Arsenal vs Aston Villa – Premier League

Follow our live build-up, with team news coverage, before our text commentary stream of the EPL title clash in London. source https://www.aljazeera…

China holds military drills around Taiwan as warning to 'separatist forces'

The drills come days after the US announced the sale of one of its largest weapons packages to Taiwan. from https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c87l…

What we know about deadly clashes after protests in Syria

Syrian government troops have been deployed after demonstrations sparked by a mosque explosion led to deadly clashes. source https://www.aljazeera.…

Boxer Anthony Joshua injured in deadly car crash in Nigeria

British boxer Anthony Joshua was injured in a car crash in Nigeria that killed two people, police say. source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsf…

Nine people, including five children, stabbed to death in Suriname

Police detained the male suspect after shooting him in the leg, while two others are seriously injured. from https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8…

When Palestinian existence is portrayed as hate

Israel and its supporters would have you believe that just being a Palestinian is a lethal threat. source https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2025/1…

Spaniards hurl flour, eggs and fireworks in mock battle

The annual food fight festival ''Els Enfarinats'' has left the Spanish town of Ibi covered in flour and egg shells. from https://w…

Taiwan rocked by magnitude 7.0 quake but no major damage reported

The weather administration said damage from the quake should be limited because it was deep and hit offshore. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news…

What’s happening in Myanmar’s civil war as military holds elections?

Myanmar's military seeks to entrench rule as it begins to claw back territory and China presses for stability. source https://www.aljazeera.com…

Mane rescues Senegal in draw with DR Congo, as Benin find first AFCON win

Former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane scores the equaliser as Senegal avoid DR Congo upset, while Benin beat Botswana. source https://www.aljazeera.c…

US air strikes won’t fix Nigeria’s security crisis but could make it worse

An attack on local armed groups does not address the root cause of violence; it could, however, drive polarisation. source https://www.aljazeera.co…

Zelenskyy to meet Trump in Florida amid diplomatic push to end war

Ukrainian president highlights 'significant progress' in talks, but Moscow says Kyiv is working to 'torpedo' deal. source https://w…

Israel recognises Somaliland as independent state, Netanyahu says

The decision has been condemned by Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti, who call it a dangerous precedent. from https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/…

Heavy rain storms in California leave three dead

A state of emergency is declared in Los Angeles and other southern counties after flash floods and mudslides. from https://www.bbc.com/news/articl…

Officials discover a million more documents potentially related to Epstein case

The US Department of Justice says reviewing the material could delay the full release of Epstein documents by a "few more weeks". from h…

Brazil’s jailed ex-President Bolsonaro undergoes ‘successful’ surgery

Bolsonaro's operation addressed a painful double hernia; doctors anticipate five to seven days of hospitalisation. source https://www.aljazeera…

Infant among Palestinians wounded in attacks by Israeli settlers, soldiers

Eight-month-old among multiple Palestinians wounded in attacks across the occupied West Bank. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/25/infa…

Algeria declares France’s colonial rule a crime in new law

Algeria’s new law declares French colonial rule a crime, seeking accountability and reparations for the colonial past. source https://www.aljazeera…

Australia to deport British man charged with displaying Nazi symbols

The immigration minister said the man is an unwelcome "guest" in Australia. from https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgke51rzpvro?at_mediu…

Sahel Summit: What is the biggest challenge facing the region?

Sahel countries launch a joint battalion to fight armed groups as they boost ties with Russia amid rising insecurity. source https://www.aljazeera.…

Sahel states summit attracts unexpected visitors: young people.

The political and economic Sahel Summit is attracting an unusual group of attendees. Young people. source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/…

Newly released Epstein files spotlight Trump’s past jet trips with Maxwell

Prosecutor's email claims Trump flew on Epstein's jet eight times in the 1990s, some with Ghislaine Maxwell on board. source https://www.al…

People sheltering at Sudan displacement camp say they ’pray for peace’

Every day, dozens of displaced people, mostly women and children, are arriving at a camp near Kosti, Sudan. source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/…

Israeli forces demolish shops in raids near occupied East Jerusalem

Commercial premises among buildings facing demolition as military incursions intensify near Qalandiya and Kafr Aqab. source https://www.aljazeera.c…

Displacement camp running out of supplies for people fleeing Sudan’s war

Authorities say they don't have enough food, tents, and equipment to accommodate everyone fleeing Sudan’s war. source https://www.aljazeera.com…

Sudan’s Darfur grapples with severe measles outbreak amid ongoing violence

MSF official tells Al Jazeera South Darfur hospital 'overwhelmed' by rapid increase in measles cases. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news…

Turning Point USA held its AmericaFest conference. Here’s what happened

Turning Point USA's first AmericaFest without Charlie Kirk reveals ideological rifts within the conservative movement. source https://www.aljaz…

Ecuador soldiers sentenced to 34 years in prison for disappearing children

Sentencing caps yearlong investigation into abuse, disappearance of four children in Guayaquil amid crime crackdown. source https://www.aljazeera.c…

Barcelona see off Villarreal with goals from Raphinha and Yamal

Barca punish 10-man hosts Villarreal to win eighth consecutive La Liga game and move four points clear at the summit. source https://www.aljazeera.…

Engineer becomes first wheelchair user to go to space

"It was the coolest experience!" said Michaela Benthaus after the 10-minute Blue Origin flight. from https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c…

Why has signing the EU-Mercosur deal been delayed?

Sealing of deal postponed despite decades of preparation. source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2025/12/20/why-has-signing-the-eu-mer…

Lebanon claims first phase of Hezbollah’s disarmament close to complete

The PM says the part of the plan on south of the Litani River is 'only days away from completion'. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/20…

AFCON moves to 4-year cycle as new Africa Nations League created

On the eve of the 2025 AFCON, football's governing body in Africa create new four-year cycle and form a Nations League. source https://www.alja…

What will Trump do to protect the Gaza ceasefire deal?

Qatar warns daily Israeli breaches threaten entire agreement put forward by US President Donald Trump. source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/insid…

Gaza’s tech workers contend with little electricity, limited internet

Coders and engineers in Gaza’s tech sector are fighting to finish projects and keep clients. source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2025/1…

Amorim takes aim at Man Utd ‘entitlement’ as Mainoo saga rumbles

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim hits out at 'entitlement' at Old Trafford as culture change remains priority. source https://www.alj…

What’s driving Cuba’s largest exodus in decades?

A look at the forces pushing millions of Cubans to leave - and what their departure says about life on the island. source https://www.aljazeera.com…

BP taps Woodside’s Meg O’Neill as CEO as it pivots back to fossil fuels

O’Neill is the first woman to lead one of the top five major oil companies. source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/12/18/bp-taps-woodsides-m…

Flare and fighting in Albanian parliament dispute

There were chaotic scenes in Albania’s parliament during a vote for the country’s next human rights ombudsman. source https://www.aljazeera.com/vid…

US sanctions more ICC judges, citing ruling on Israeli war crime probe

International court has repeatedly decried US sanctions amid its ongoing investigation into Gaza war crimes. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/…

Israel-Lebanon talks: Everything you need to know

Representatives from Israel and Lebanon, as well as US, French, UN officials to meet for second meeting on ceasefire. source https://www.aljazeera.…

Spain to open network of climate shelters

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says the shelters will be in public buildings across the country. from https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yj8ew1pnlo…

Warner Bros Discovery rejects Paramount’s hostile takeover bid

Board's decision comes day after Affinity Partners, fund backed by Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner, pulled out of deal. source https://www.aljaz…

DRC says M23 vow to pull out of Uvira is a ‘distraction’

The armed group's fighters fighters remained visible in the town on Wednesday, saying conditions for withdrawal not met. source https://www.alj…

Is Trump about to wage war in Latin America?

Fears are growing in Latin America over a US military build-up in the Caribbean, as Washington expands airstrikes. source https://www.aljazeera.com…

Weather becomes weapon in Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza

Hypothermia claimed the life of another infant and strong winds left a trail of destruction as storms again hit Gaza. source https://www.aljazeera.…

Rebels say they will withdraw from key DR Congo city at US request

The US accuses Rwanda of backing the rebel advance in breach of a deal brokered by President Trump. from https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c87l528…

US unemployment hits highest level since 2021 as labour market cools

Unemployment rate rises to 4.6 percent as job cuts hit federal workers and manufacturing sector. source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/12/1…

Dozens killed in Morocco flash floods

At least 70 homes have been inundated in Safi's old city centre, officials say. from https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjwyzlly6eno?at_medium=…

Smooth end to Messi India tour after Kolkata chaos

Messi's India tour had a chaotic start after angry fans in Kolkata damaged a stadium after failing to catch a glimpse of him. from https://www…

Gaza authorities struggle to recover bodies from rubble amid winter storms

Despite obstacles, Civil Defence teams retrieve 20 bodies of Palestinians from under collapsed buildings. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/202…

Europe’s efforts to undermine Trump’s plan on Ukraine may backfire

The European political elite still holds onto the belief that Ukraine can somehow prevail on the battlefield if funded. source https://www.aljazeer…

The Real Numbers Behind Trump’s Economy

The US president says the economy and investment is booming, but data and living costs tell a different story. source https://www.aljazeera.com/vid…

LIVE: Alaves vs Real Madrid – La Liga

Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream. source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveblog/2025/…

Hungarian protesters demand PM Viktor Orban quits over child abuse scandals

Orban's government has been rocked by several child-abuse scandals in recent years. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/13/hungary-pr…

Salah assists Ekitike’s second as Liverpool beat Brighton in EPL

Mohamed Salah came off the bench to assist the second of Hugo Ekitike's double as Liverpool returned to winning ways. source https://www.aljaze…

Inside the Colombian cathedral built 180m underground

The idea came from the miners building makeshift altars in the mine in the 1930s, to pray for their safety before starting their shifts. from http…

Nobel peace laureate Narges Mohammadi arrested in Iran, supporters say

Rights groups say Mohammadi, who won 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, was detained at ceremony in northeastern city of Mashhad. source https://www.aljazeera…

Ethiopia arrests 'indecently' dressed TikTok stars after awards ceremony

Adonay Berhane, Wongelawit Gebre Endrias and four others are accused by police of undermining public morality. from https://www.bbc.com/news/artic…

Baby in Gaza dies from cold as Israel restricts entry of needed supplies

An eight-month-old baby in Gaza died from exposure to torrential rains and cold temperatures in her family’s tent. source https://www.aljazeera.com…

LIVE: Real Madrid vs Manchester City – UEFA Champions League

Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Madrid host City at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. source https://www.aljazee…

These young Australians grew up with social media - what do they think of the ban?

The BBC took to the streets of Sydney to find out what young people aged between 18 and 20 think of Australia’s under-16s social media ban. from h…

Tony Blair ruled out of Trump’s proposed Gaza ‘peace board’: Report

Blair was the only figure named for the board when Donald Trump announced a 20-point plan to end Israel's war on Gaza. source https://www.aljaz…

Ukraine firefighters rush to rescue people, pets after Russian strike

Firefighters evacuated residents and their pets from a nine-storey apartment building after a Russian drone strike. source https://www.aljazeera.co…

‘We need to make it work’: Can international law deliver justice?

Gaza dominates the Doha Forum as experts warn political pressure from nation states undermines international law. source https://www.aljazeera.com/…

LIVE: Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo – La Liga

Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Madrid host Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu. source https://www.aljazeera…

North American leaders take stage together for the first time

The World Cup draw marked the first time that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has met Trump, and the trio briefly discussed trade. from https:…

Jaiswal ton, Kohli’s form help India beat South Africa in ODI series

Kohli wins player of the series award as India win by 9 wickets and 10 overs to spare in the third ODI of the series. source https://www.aljazeera.…

Sudan’s Khartoum needs ‘urgent’ help due to severe food shortages: Report

Report by NGOs also finds healthcare system largely not functioning in Khartoum, months after city recaptured by army. source https://www.aljazeera…

Israel says Palestinian groups returned body of Thai hostage held in Gaza

The remains of agricultural worker Suthisak Rintalak were recovered by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad in northern Gaza. from https://www.bbc.…

Russia’s Putin found ‘morally responsible’ for nerve agent death in UK

Dawn Sturgess, 44, was unwittingly caught up in an assassination attempt against the former Russian spy Sergei Skripal. source https://www.aljazeer…

UN warns Sudan’s Kordofan faces mass atrocities as fighting spreads

Rights chief fears another wave of violence similar to el-Fasher as death toll mounts across strategic region. source https://www.aljazeera.com/new…

Why did it take months to free a US teen from Israeli prison?

What it took to release a Palestinian-American teen from an Israeli prison. source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/the-take-2/2025/12/3/aje-onl-pal…

Indonesian villages flattened by catastrophic floods

Aerial footage shows villages in North Sumatra buried in mud after catastrophic floods and landslides source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfe…

Propaganda or military victory? Russia claims capture of Pokrovsk

Russia claims to have captured the key eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, but is this a real victory or propaganda? source https://www.aljazeera.c…

Trump says Israel must seek ‘strong and true dialogue’ with Syria

Donald Trump warns against actions that could 'interfere with Syria’s evolution' amid new Israeli incursion, strikes. source https://www.al…

US, UK agree to zero tariffs on medicines; UK commits to higher spending

The deal involves a major change in how the UK values drugs and will apply to all new medicines, not just US ones. source https://www.aljazeera.com…

From war to winter: Gaza couple wait to welcome baby in flooded tent

Samar and Abdulrahman had everything ready for their baby. But rains ruined their plans, as they try to survive in Gaza. source https://www.aljazee…

Children forced to take up jobs to help their families survive in Gaza

As families struggle to make ends meet during Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, many children have been forced to work. source https://www.aljazeera.…

US and Ukraine talks begin as Trump pushes to bring war to an end

Delegations meet in Florida to ‘create pathway’ for sovereign Ukraine ahead of US special envoy Witkoff’s Moscow trip. source https://www.aljazeera…

Isak scores first goal as Liverpool defeat West Ham in Premier League

Alexander Isak scored his maiden goal for Liverpool as the Reds ended their two-game EPL losing streak at West Ham. source https://www.aljazeera.co…
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