January 2026

Bombardier stock dives on Trump threats of 50% tariff on Canadian planes

Trump threatened decertifying Bombardier's planes and slapping new tariffs if Canada did not certify rival US planes. source https://www.aljaze…

US judge rules Luigi Mangione won’t face death penalty in CEO killing case

Judge rules out capital punishment, but 27-year-old still faces federal stalking charges and state-level murder charges. source https://www.aljazee…

Vonn says Winter Olympics comeback dream ‘not over’ despite injury in crash

Final pre-Winter Olympics race cancelled after Lindsey Vonn's crash but US star hopes to recover from injury sustained. source https://www.alja…

South Africa orders expulsion of Israeli envoy, declared persona non grata

South Africa accuses Israeli representative of 'gross abuse of diplomatic privilege' as Israel orders reciprocal move. source https://www.a…

Israeli settler violence displaces Palestinians across occupied West Bank

Israeli settler attacks across the occupied West Bank are forcing Palestinian communities to flee. source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/…

Chips, anyone? German farm gives away millions of potatoes after bumper harvest

Dubbed "the great potato rescue", it is part of a plan to save the spuds from going to waste. from https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y…

Airports embrace AI to manage growing global passenger traffic

Airports use AI for passenger flow, baggage tracking and predictive maintenance to enhance efficiency and experience. source https://www.aljazeera.…

Iran delegates import powers as US war threats keep economy unstable

Iranian governors gain new powers as country prepares for possible war amid sanctions and looming geopolitical tensions. source https://www.aljazee…

Iran's internet is returning - but not for everyone

The country cut off internet access on 8 January following a government crackdown on protesters. from https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz7y2ddgl2…

UK, France, Canada among 11 countries condemning Israel’s UNRWA demolitions

Countries slam destruction of UN agency for Palestinian refugees' East Jerusalem headquarters as 'unprecedented act'. source https://ww…

Minnesota judge orders ICE chief to appear in court

Judge orders head of ICE to explain agency's handling of bond hearings for immigrants it has detained. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/20…

Canadian PM Carney denies walking back Davos speech in phone call with Trump

The Canadian prime minister confirmed that he and the US president spoke by phone after Trump threatened 100% tariffs on Canada. from https://www.…

Trump’s JPMorgan Chase lawsuit revives debanking concerns in US

Workers in 'risky' industries and many religious and ethnic groups have been denied access to financial services. source https://www.aljaze…

Massive search underway for dozens missing in deadly Indonesia landslide

At least 80 people, including 19 members of an elite marine force, are missing in a landslide in Indonesia. source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/…

EU launches probe into Grok AI feature creating deepfakes of women, minors

European Commission says its investigation will examine if the AI tool has met its legal obligations. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/…

Cyclist wins Australia race despite being knocked off by Kangaroo

Australian Jay Vine wins the Tour Down Under - despite being knocked off his bike in a crash caused by a kangaroo. from https://www.bbc.com/sport/…

Winter storm grips US as millions face power outages and disruption

A powerful winter storm swept across the country, with heavy snow, ice and dangerously low temperatures affecting millions. from https://www.bbc.c…

US-brokered Russia-Ukraine talks close with no breakthrough

On eve of day 2 of talks in UAE capital, Russian attacks cut off about 1.2 million from power in sub-zero temperatures. source https://www.aljazeer…

Snow ploughs battle blizzards on roads and runways in Oklahoma

A severe winter storm that could affect more than 200 million Americans has brought heavy snow, and freezing temperatures. from https://www.bbc.co…

LIVE: Villarreal vs Real Madrid – La Liga

Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, before our comprehensive text commentary stream. source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/li…

US federal agents shoot another person in Minneapolis: Governor

Footage circulating on social media shows US officers wrestling a person to the ground before several shots ring out. source https://www.aljazeera.…

One-year-old twin girls missing after migrant crossing to Italy: NGO

Dozens of people rescued in Lampedusa after vessel crossed from Tunisia in dangerous conditions, Save the Children says. source https://www.aljazee…

Former UK local politician pleads guilty to drugging, raping ex-wife

Philip Young admits to 48 offences committed between 2010 and 2023 ‍against ex-wife Joanne Young. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/23/f…

Pakistani military orders evacuations ahead of security sweep in Tirah

The Pakistani military is forcing thousands of families to evacuate from Khyber District’s Tirah Valley. source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/new…

Winter storm to impact at least 180 million across southern, eastern US

Massive winter storm to affect half of the US population with snow, ice and extreme cold temperatures this weekend. source https://www.aljazeera.co…

France seizes oil tanker in Mediterranean sailing from Russia: Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron says vessel subject to international sanctions, suspected of 'flying false flag'. source https://www.aljaz…

Senegal coach defends AFCON final walk-off before expected sanction

Senegal face investigation following players and coaches walk-off in injury time of AFCON final against hosts Morocco. source https://www.aljazeera…

Inside Trump’s plan to rebuild Gaza without Palestinians

The US launches a "Board of Peace" for Gaza, but Palestinians have no seat at the table. source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/the-take-…

Super Saliha

A Tunisian man turns his dying mother’s cancer treatment into a celebration of love, devotion, care and resilience. source https://www.aljazeera.co…

Trump rules out using force to take over Greenland, calls for negotiations

The US president used his speech at Davos to call for talks over his demands to annex Greenland. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/21/tr…

LIVE: Marseille vs Liverpool – UEFA Champions League

Follow our live build-up with full team news coverage before our text commentary stream of the league phase match. source https://www.aljazeera.com…

Museveni’s son threatens Bobi Wine after Uganda election

Uganda's General Kainerugaba threatens opposition leader Bobi Wine and labels him an outlaw since the election results. source https://www.alja…

Marseille vs Liverpool: Champions League – Salah, team news, start, lineup

Liverpool hope to take a step closer to securing a place in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League against Marseille. source https://www.aljazeer…

Doha hosts maritime defence exhibition amid rising regional tensions

DIMDEX 2026 opens in Qatari capital, bringing together industry leaders and military officials. source https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2026/1/20/…

LIVE: Inter Milan vs Arsenal – UEFA Champions League

Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the UCL league stage tie. source https://www.aljazee…

Could events in Syria have a wider impact for Kurds?

Syrian army takes control of areas formerly under control of Kurdish-led forces. source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2026/1/19/coul…

ISIL fighters flee jail as Syrian army clashes with Kurdish-led SDF

Syrian army tells Al Jazeera Arabic it is now in complete control of city of al-Shaddadi in northeast Syria. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/…

Nasa's mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad for Artemis II mission

Final preparations now get underway for the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years. from https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly148l…

Trump announces new tariffs over Greenland: How have EU allies responded?

The European Union is having an emergency meeting to devise a response to Trump's tariff threats over Greenland. source https://www.aljazeera.c…

Who is part of Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza?

Trump unveils a complex three-tier governing structure for Gaza that places Trump and pro-Israel officials at the top. source https://www.aljazeera…

Zelenskyy demands faster energy imports as Ukraine reels from power outages

Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure leave thousands without power in freezing winter temperatures. source https://www.aljazeera.…

Indonesia searches for missing plane with at least 10 on board

Fisheries minister says three employees from ministry on board plane, operated by Indonesia Air Transport. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/20…

‘Make America Go Away!’: Anti-Trump protests erupt in Denmark

Protesters rallied in Copenhagen, Denmark, in support of Greenland. source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/1/17/make-america-go-away-…

Trump pledges to slap tariffs on European allies over Greenland

US president says eight countries to face tariffs over opposition to US control of semi-autonomous Danish territory. source https://www.aljazeera.c…

EU-Latin America trade deal: Who wins?

The EU and the Mercosur trading bloc of five Latin American nations seal a sweeping trade pact. source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/counting-the…

Canada breaks with US on China tariffs

Canada will cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for lower Chinese duties on Canadian farm expor source https://www.aljazee…

Canada, China strike trade deals to slash tariffs on EVs, canola

Carney is the first Canadian PM to visit China since 2017 and is seeking to rebuild ties as he looks for new markets. source https://www.aljazeera.…

X to block Grok AI’s undressing feature

Al Jazeera's Linh Nguyen explains the global outrage of Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok. source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/digital-dilemma…

The UK is taking political prisoners to evade accountability for genocide

The use of anti-terror law against Palestine Action aims to block scrutiny of the UK’s role in Gaza's devastation. source https://www.aljazeera…

US sanctions Khamenei aide, other Iranian officials over protest crackdown

New penalties come as Trump welcomes purported Iranian decision to halt execution of antigovernment demonstrators. source https://www.aljazeera.com…

Canada’s Carney hails improving ties with China

Carney is on a four-day trip to China, the first by a Canadian PM since 2017, in a move to thaw tense relations. source https://www.aljazeera.com/e…

US seizes another Venezuela-linked oil tanker

Video released by the US military shows troops boarding an oil tanker, said to have links to Venezuela. source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/news…

Greenlanders worry over Trump’s threats as they welcome back the sun

Many in Greenland say they're unsure what this new year will bring as US President Donald Trump threatens to take over. source https://www.alja…

Musk denies knowledge of Grok producing sexualised images of minors

In the US, Democratic lawmakers have called on Apple and Google to remove X from their respective app stores. source https://www.aljazeera.com/econ…

What happened in the deadly Thailand rail accident?

A Thai passenger train was crushed by construction cranes that slammed onto carriages, killing at least 29 people. source https://www.aljazeera.com…

Trump envoy announces launch of ‘phase two’ of plan to end Gaza war

Steve Witkoff says Donald Trump's Gaza plan is "moving from ceasefire to demilitarization, technocratic governance." source https://w…

'They just kept killing': Eyewitnesses describe deadly crackdown in Iran

The BBC has received eyewitness accounts of security forces attacking anti-government protesters across the country. from https://www.bbc.com/news…

‘Greenland will not be part of the USA,’ territory’s PM asserts

“Greenland will not be part of the USA," the territory’s prime minister said. source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/1/13/greenl…

Syrian army declares military zones in rural Aleppo as SDF destroys bridges

The Syrian army has declared a rural area east of Aleppo a “closed military zone” amid fears of renewed clashes. source https://www.aljazeera.com/v…

Meta blocks 550,000 accounts under Australia's social media ban

The new law, which came into effect in December, is aimed at protecting children from online harm. from https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpqye2yy…

Somalia cancels all agreements with UAE over alleged sovereignty violations

Mogadishu accuses Abu Dhabi of undermining national unity as rift deepens over breakaway regions. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/12/s…

Civilian casualties in Ukraine up sharply in 2025, UN monitor says

An increase in the use of long-range weapons by Russia has led to more casualties in Ukraine, according to a UN monitor. source https://www.aljazee…

Sudan redeploys army to retake Kordofan and Darfur from RSF

Sudan's army is redeploying forces to regain territory in Kordofan and Darfur from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces source https://www.alj…

Last Kurdish forces leave Aleppo after ceasefire deal reached

The deal was announced in the early hours of Sunday morning after a week of violent clashes. from https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2p84xleg2o?a…

Germany’s double standard on peaceful protests

Germany’s double standard on peaceful protests source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/compare-contrast/2026/1/11/germanys-double-standard-on-peacef…

What are Saudi Arabia’s plans in southern Yemen?

Saudi Arabia says it will soon host a dialogue between Yemen's main players. source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2026/1/10/what…

Impressive Nigeria beat Algeria 2-0 to set up AFCON semifinal with Morocco

Victor Osimhen scores one and sets up another to send Nigeria into the last four of the Africa Cup of Nations. source https://www.aljazeera.com/spo…

Thousands of supporters of Yemen’s separatist STC rally in Aden

Southern Transitional Council faces uncertain future amid internal divisions over plans to disband and leader in exile. source https://www.aljazeer…

Is the US unlocking Venezuela’s oil wealth or exploiting it?

President Donald Trump aims to control and revive Venezuela's oil industry. Critics call it modern-day colonialism. source https://www.aljazeer…

‘Greenland is not for sale,’ lawmaker says amid Trump’s escalating threats

Lawmaker Aaja Chemnitz says it's 'very important to find solutions' as top US officials push for control of Greenland. source https://w…

LIVE: Arsenal vs Liverpool – Premier League

Follow our live build-up, with team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the match at Emirates Stadium. source https://www.aljazee…

How could Donald Trump 'take' Greenland?

The White House says it is considering a range of options to take the island, including deploying the military. from https://www.bbc.com/news/arti…

US seizes two Venezuela-linked oil tankers in Caribbean, North Atlantic

US officials say they’ve taken control of two oil tankers linked to Venezuela in the Atlantic and the Caribbean. source https://www.aljazeera.com/v…

Swiss ski bar not inspected for five years before deadly fire, mayor says

The New Year's Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 116. from https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdx4zxk1np0o?at_med…

Macron hosts Ukraine and allies to try to cement security guarantees

The talks are held as Russia continues attacking Ukraine's energy sector and under the shadow of US threats to annex Greenland. from https://w…

Israeli forces raid Birzeit University in the occupied West Bank

Israeli forces raided Birzeit University in the occupied West Bank, firing live ammunition to disperse students. source https://www.aljazeera.com/v…

Trump's seizure of Maduro raises thorny legal questions, in US and abroad

US Attorney General Pam Bondi has said Maduro was brought to the US to "face justice". Some experts have concerns. from https://www.bbc.…

Israel bombs Lebanon saying it targeted Hezbollah and Hamas

Dozens of families fled a targeted village after an Israeli warning was issued with drone activity in the area. source https://www.aljazeera.com/ne…

From Caracas 'fort' to New York court: Maduro's capture in pictures and maps

An elite unit of the US army captured the Venezuelan leader in an extraordinary operation that can be followed through photos, satellite images and m…

Spies, drones and blowtorches: How the US captured Maduro

An extraordinary mission dubbed "Operation Absolute Resolve" saw elite troops breach the Venezuelan president's fortified compound. f…

Syrian government and Kurdish-led SDF fail to progress on military merger

The implementation of a deal to integrate SDF forces with state institutions has stalled since it was signed in March. source https://www.aljazeera…

Has the US made peace with the rise of China?

China political analyst Victor Gao argues that the US has come to terms with China’s growing power. source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/the-bott…

Reporter in Caracas describes hearing loud bangs and planes

Ana Vanessa Herrero is in Caracas and says she began hearing planes at 02:00 local time. from https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cx2x7e6xlwwo?at_medi…

Trump: US ‘captures’ Maduro in ‘dead of night’

US President Donald Trump said the US will run Venezuela until there is a “safe and judicious” transition of power. source https://www.aljazeera.co…

Real Madrid to ‘push deadline’ for Mbappe to make Atletico Super Cup return

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe out of Sunday's Real Betis clash in La Liga, and now in race for Atletico Super Cup derby. source https://www.a…

Trump says US will ‘run’ Venezuela after Nicolas Maduro seized

Trump says the US will 'run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition'. source https://www.aljazeera…

Saudi-backed forces launch offensive against Yemen’s STC

Saudi Arabia bombed separatist STC positions in Yemen amid a push to take back control from the UAE-backed group. source https://www.aljazeera.com/…

Five things you need to know about protests in Iran

Mass protests are spreading across Iran, but what's driving them and where could they lead? Here's what we know. source https://www.aljazee…

Brazil’s Supreme Court rejects Jair Bolsonaro’s request for house arrest

Bolsonaro's latest petition, one in a series, comes after he spent the week in hospital for a hernia and hiccups. source https://www.aljazeera.…

Donald Trump pauses US tariff hike on furniture, cabinets for one year

The tariff pause comes as Trump's Republican Party faces questions of affordability going into the midterm elections. source https://www.aljaze…

Israel faces widespread condemnation as NGO ban comes into effect

Ban could cut hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza off from essential care, Doctors Without Borders warns. source https://www.aljazeera.co…

‘Only sheets to cover us’: Sudan’s displaced face little shelter in Kosti

Thousands flee to Kosti as Sudan war rages, only to find overcrowded camps and aid cuts. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/1/only-sheets…

Fireworks, drums and light shows: How the world is welcoming 2026

Countries around the world celebrated the new year with colourful shows and long-held traditions. from https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cd6wyll5338…

Sudan lose to Burkina Faso as Algeria win again at AFCON 2025

Burkina Faso ‌book second place in Group E at ‍the Africa ‍Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Sudan. source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/1…

Will Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso bloc reshape the Sahel?

A recent summit of The Alliance of Sahel States has raised security and economic hopes for Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. source https://www.aljazee…
Oops!
It seems there is something wrong with your internet connection. Please connect to the internet and start browsing again.
AdBlock Detected!
We have detected that you are using adblocking plugin in your browser.
The revenue we earn by the advertisements is used to manage this website, we request you to whitelist our website in your adblocking plugin.