Google Maps renames Lake Ontario after Trump’s decree on ‘Lake America’
Tech giant says name to remain Lake Ontario for Canadian users, change reflects decision by US government agency. source https://www.aljazeera.com/n…
August 2026
Turkiye summons Ukraine ambassador over Black Sea attacks
Two Turkish-operated vessels have been struck this week as a result of the war between Russia and Ukraine. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/202…
Russian strike on a munitions depot triggers deadly blasts near Kyiv
Russian strike on an arms depot near Kyiv sparked fires and explosions, killing at least 38 people and wounding dozens. source https://www.aljazeera…
Ukraine reinforces Donetsk as it seeks to disrupt Russia’s weapons flow
After repeated disappointments over US Patriots, Kyiv switches to attacking Russia using European weapons. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/202…
How California is preparing for Donald Trump’s midterm election scrutiny
Trump has accused the state of 'cheating'. But election officials say they are using outreach to combat misinformation. source https://www.a…
Obituary: Ratko Mladic, war criminal convicted of Srebrenica genocide, dies
Ratko Mladic a Bosnian Serb war criminal, has died in prison aged 84. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/27/obituary-ratko-mladic-war-crim…
Iran emphasises self-sufficiency in battle against US economic war
Iranian authorities believe they can withstand US sanctions, but warn of a tough year ahead. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/26/iran-em…
US judge denies Ghislaine Maxwell’s ‘frivolous’ bid to throw out conviction
US judge rejects Maxwell’s claims that newly released Epstein files could help overturn her sex-trafficking convictions. source https://www.aljazeer…
Trump administration announces global economic war on Iran
The US says it is targeting all of Iran’s sources of revenue, including oil. source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/24/trump-adminis…
Nearly one in two Ebola patients dying in DR Congo outbreak
Almost one in two people infected with Ebola are dying, Democratic Republic of the Congo government figures show. source https://www.aljazeera.com/v…
Photos: Ukraine celebrates National Flag Day
People observe a minute of silence for those killed in war to mark the holiday established in 2004. source https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2026/8/…
South Korea sending first container ship through Arctic route
PanStar Acro, bound for Europe via Arctic, is testing whether a route opened by melting sea ice is commercially viable. source https://www.aljazeera…
Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war
Drivers are waiting hours in fuel queues, as Moscow prepares to celebrate Russian Flag Day. from https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gknzgje7go?…
Israeli army, settlers kill 2 Palestinians in separate West Bank incidents
Israeli settlers fatally shot 17-year-old Karim Sanad Shalaldeh while Israeli forces killed 58-year-old Fathi Khazem. source https://www.aljazeera.c…
At least 800 people evacuated from major wildfire in western Spain
A major wildfire is threatening communities in western Spain with more than 800 people evacuated. source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/20…
US and Canada reach ‘very fair’ trade agreement, Trump says
New trade deal ensures no tariffs for US farmers and businesses exporting to Canada, Trump announces source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/8…
Inside secret police warehouse as Germany targets small boats gangs
German authorities seize dinghies and life jackets during their first raids under a new law that cracks down on smuggling. from https://www.bbc.co…
US announces new sanctions on top ICC figures
The Trump administration has vowed to dismantle the international court "brick by brick". from https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cnvnl…
Tropical Storm Lala leaves Hawaii flooded and without power
Tropical Storm Lala leaves Hawaii flooded and without power source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/18/tropical-storm-lala-leaves-haw…
British PM Burnham duped by White House impostor
The FBI has warned of 'malicious actors' misusing AI to impersonate senior government officials. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/…
Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement at end of season
Superstar forward gave his clearest indication yet that he might end his playing career after the current season. source https://www.aljazeera.com/s…
Erdogan says Egypt could join Turkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defence pact
Turkish president tells Al Jazeera that the recently signed agreement is open to new members as he pledges continued support. source https://www.alj…
British cyclist Finlay Tarling dies in Tour of Portugal crash aged 19
Organisers said on social media that Tarling died following a 'serious accident' on the stage between Melgaco and Fafe. source https://www.a…
Liverpool to sell minority stake to consortium including Jeff Bezos
The 1892 Holdings consortium, led by former QPR chairman Amit Bhatia, also includes Bezos’s K5 Sports Fund. source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/…
Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says
The outbreak, declared on 15 May, has caused more than 2,000 deaths, with thousands more reported cases. from https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to a sixth province
Ebola outbreak has killed 2,128 people out of around 4,566 recorded cases in the DRC, according to government figures. source https://www.aljazeera.…
Mount Etna eruption disrupts travel at Italy’s Catania airport
Hundreds of passengers have been left stranded at Italy’s Catania airport after Mount Etna erupted. source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/…
White House construction project to cost almost $1bn
The White House defended reports it planned to spend nearly $1bn on controversial construction projects. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/…
Former judge removed by Orbán elected Hungarian president
Since taking office in early May, the new Hungarian government has lost no time dismantling Viktor Orbán's legacy. from https://www.bbc.co.uk/…
Russia frees ex-US Marine Robert Gilman from detention
The US government had recently designated Gilman as wrongfully detained. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/11/russia-frees-ex-us-marine-r…
Poland says Women’s World Cup plan on course despite UEFA boycott of FIFA
Poland says their preparations to host the Women's Under-20 World Cup remain on schedule, despite UEFA-FIFA fallout. source https://www.aljazeer…
Former Thai MP allegedly kills official and confesses on YouTube
Chalong Riewrang called a YouTube livestream to say he had shot a government official. from https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqx7lje8l79o?at_me…
Palestinian club football to restart in September after Gaza war suspension
Palestinian sports leagues, including professional football, were halted due to Israel's genocidal war on Palestinians. source https://www.aljaz…
Hundreds of anti-tourism Spanish protesters march in Mallorca’s Soller
Hundreds of people marched on Saturday in the town of Soller, in the island of Mallorca against mass tourism. source https://www.aljazeera.com/video…
Where does Iran stand on Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye pact?
Iran not immediately threatened by pact, analysts say, with officials focusing on aspect of diminishing US role. source https://www.aljazeera.com/ne…
Fast-moving Canada wildfire doubles in size forcing thousands to flee homes
The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia, still considered "out of control", has spread to more than 36 sq miles (95 sq km). from htt…
Serbia and Ukraine pledge closer economic ties, eye free trade deal
Serbia says it will help rebuild Ukrainian cities and provide aid as the two countries deepen cooperation. source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/202…
Inside the results: How redistricting shaped Tennessee’s primary election
Tennessee's party primaries saw incumbent Representative Andy Ogles ousted and set up a heated race for District 9. source https://www.aljazeera…
Hun Manet is refining Cambodia’s authoritarian model
The PM has made repression less visible and more sophisticated, strengthening the authoritarian system he inherited. source https://www.aljazeera.co…
Eight countries ‘strongly denounce’ ongoing Israeli violations in Gaza
Foreign ministers of Arab and Muslim nations slam Israel targeting Gaza's hospitals, demand action to protect medics. source https://www.aljazee…
LIV Golf secures ‘lead’ investor for player-driven future after Saudi exit
An agreement with an unnamed investor is approved by the LIV Golf board to replace Saudi Arabia deal. source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8…
Russia says seven killed and 40 injured by Ukrainian drone hitting busy beach
Three children were killed when the drone crashed at a popular resort on the Black Sea. from https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr7kmnyrdn7o?at_m…
New illegal Israeli outpost spotted in occupied West Bank
Palestinians say settlers are establishing a new illegal outpost near Arabuna, Deir Ghazala and Faqqua. source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/news…
Fetus found among the ruins of a deadly Israeli strike on Gaza
Residents searching through the rubble of an Israeli strike in western Gaza City recovered the body of an unborn baby. source https://www.aljazeera.…
‘Iran war participation trophy’ mocking Trump appears in New York
A 10-foot-tall golden trophy mocking US President Donald Trump for the Iran war has appeared in New York. source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/new…
Peru's ex-president leaves jail after 15-year jail term for corruption overturned
Ollanta Humala had been convicted of money laundering offences alongside his wife in 2025. from https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2j9nj88rro?a…
Israeli forces detain residents and demolish homes in southern Syria
Since Assad’s ouster, Israel has sent troops beyond the 1974 disengagement line into Syria's southern provinces. source https://www.aljazeera.co…
DR Congo Ebola epidemic becomes world’s second largest outbreak
Officials declare the outbreak the fastest spreading ever, warning the world to 'pay much more attention'. source https://www.aljazeera.com/…