For centuries, rivers surrounding Bangladesh's capital were its lifelines. But the waterways are now choking with industrial waste, sewage, and rubbish as Dhaka has grown to become one of the world’s fastest-growing megacities. Millions of dollars have been spent on restoration projects, but pollution is threatening public health, the environment, and the economy. Al Jazeera’s Tanvir Chowdhury reports from Dhaka, Bangladesh. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: h

The Memorandum of Understanding signed by the US and Iran last month pledged to reopen the long-blocked Strait of Hormuz. Since then, however, several flare-ups have raised fresh doubts about the framework agreement, with the US President questioning at the Nato summit in Ankara whether the ceasefire is even still in place. Victoria Innes reports.

US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is over and Tehran should expect further strikes on Wednesday. He made the comments during an angry broadside at the Nato summit in Ankara. Overnight, the US launched strikes on more than 80 Iranian targets around the strait of Hormuz and revoked a temporary sanctions waiver for Tehran to export oil. The action followed Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels on Tuesday. Iran says eight members of its military were killed, and that, in

Could the air we breathe be affecting male fertility? A four-year study found that exposure to common air pollutants during sperm development was associated with subtle DNA changes that may influence gene activity and reproductive health. Ozone and nitrogen dioxide showed the strongest links. Reproductive biology expert Professor Richard Lea from the University of Nottingham explains what these findings mean for fertility, future children, and people living in polluted cities. #airpollution #ma

Russia’s vast territory has long been one of its greatest military advantages in the war against Ukraine. But is that strength becoming a weakness? DW Kyiv correspondent Nick Connolly explains how Ukraine is increasingly using long-range drones and precision strikes to exploit Russia’s overstretched supply lines and defenses. Instead of sending tanks and troops on counter-offensives, Ukraine is focused on making the war more costly and difficult for Russia to sustain. By targeting oil facilities

Two explosions in Damascus injured at least 18 people near Emmanuel Macron’s hotel minutes after his convoy left, during a landmark visit. Macron met transitional president Ahmed Al Sharaa in the first European head of state visit since the 2024 fall of the Assad regime, as French business leaders signed reconstruction deals. France returned artefacts borrowed in 2010 and pledged to repatriate over $57m confiscated from an Assad family member, amid concerns over financing and banking constraints

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she will run for president in 2027 and appeal a court verdict handed out earlier in the day that upheld her conviction for embezzling EU funds. She was given a three year prison sentence but would only serve one year under house arrest, and pay a 115,000 dollars fine. The court also reduced her ineligibility to 15 months, clearing the way for her to run in next year’s elections. Al Jazeera's Natacha Butler reports from Paris. Subscribe to our channel

Israel's war on Gaza has decimated its civilian police force, creating major gaps in law enforcement. In response, community leaders are taking on a greater role in resolving disputes and helping maintain social order. Al Jazeera’s Moath Al Kahlout reports from Gaza City, Palestine. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our

US President Donald Trump has told his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan that Washington will lift sanctions and consider selling F-35 fighter jets, one of the world's most sophisticated military aircraft, to NATO ally Turkey. This despite objections by Israel, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying the move would 'destroy the power balance in the Middle East.' Chapters: 0:00 Why is the US reversing policy and planning to sell F-35 warplanes to Turkey 1:20 Aaron Stein, President

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Job vacancies for university graduates in Hong Kong have fallen by 60 percent over the past three years. The trend reflects growing concerns that employers can now use AI to perform work once handled by entry-level staff. For young graduates, many are questioning where they fit in, and how they can get to that first step on the career ladder. Al Jazeera's Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish F

The US military says it's launched a series of strikes against Iran, after attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's state media says explosions have been heard in the port city of Sirik, in Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island. Iran's top joint military command vowed a crushing response to the attacks. Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar reports from Tehran, Iran. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.fac

The US attacks on Iran began shortly after Washington revoked a temporary waiver, that allowed Iran to sell its oil under the interim peace agreement. The decision by the Treasury department followed attacks on three tankers, transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's foreign ministry says it holds the US government responsible, for what it calls repeated violations of the memorandum of understanding on ending the war. Under the agreement reached in Switzerland last month, the US issued a waiver o

The NATO Secretary-General is calling for a “transatlantic defence and industrial revolution” to better defend the alliance. In a speech at the Defence Industry Forum in Ankara, Mark Rutte singled out the threats posed by Russia, China and North Korea. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.insta

Chinese authorities are deploying rescue teams and emergency supplies after Typhoon Maysak triggered extreme weather. A rare tornado hit the central province of Hubei and torrential rains triggered flooding in the southern province of Guangxi. While in the western region of Gansu, emergency workers are scrambling to save 16 people missing after a landslide. Nationwide, at least 10 people have been confirmed dead and hundreds injured. Tens of thousands are under evacuation orders. Al Jazeera’s

As Nato leaders gather in the capital Ankara, Türkiye’s defence industry is taking centre stage—not just as a national success story, but as a strategic asset for the alliance. Belkis Demircan reports.

The Russia-Ukraine war will be one of the main topics at the upcoming Nato summit in Ankara. Since the outbreak of the war more than four years ago, Türkiye has played a key diplomatic role with both Kiev and Moscow, seeking to preserve security and stability in the Black Sea. Naim Ongoren reports.

Donald Trump renewed his attack on Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, posting a Truth Social photo of her smiling at him with the caption 'restraining order needed.' The meme could make for an awkward diplomatic moment at the NATO summit in Ankara, where the two rightwing leaders and former close allies are due to meet. 00:00 Trump takes fresh jab at Meloni before summit 00:19 Trump reignites feud with Meloni 00:58 Meloni: “I don’t know why Trump behaves this way” 01:20 The reasons behind the falling

Tens of thousands of people have lined the streets of Tehran to bid farewell to Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. But do these images truly reflect public sentiment across the country? And what political message is the Iranian leadership hoping to send with such a massive funeral ceremony? We discuss these questions with Sina Azodi, Assistant Professor of Middle East Politics at the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University. We also examine why Kha

Nigeria says two of its citizens have been killed in xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The government says it will act if the violence persists. But more protests against undocumented migrants have already been called. Demonstrators are demanding any foreigners without the proper documentation leave the country. Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reports from Durban, South Africa. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://