As the UN Security Council opens its annual discussion on children in armed conflicts, the UN has warned Palestinian children in Gaza face catastrophic harm under ongoing Israeli attacks. Ashraf Shannon reports from Gaza.

There’s no way the deal between the US and Iran will be done within the timeframe Trump keeps projecting, Charles Kupchan, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, told Al Jazeera. “There’s no way they’re going to get this done in 60 days. I think we’re talking about at least into the next calendar year,” he said. “And, to be honest with you, I would not be surprised if both Iran and the United States run out the clock. That is to say, they keep talking, they keep negotiating, and t

Football supporters in Dallas packed a fan zone to watch Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest match, celebrating his performance and sharing hopes for further success in the tournament. Al Jazeera’s Paul Rhys reports from Dallas, United States. 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.instagram.com/aljaz

Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi reports from Strait of Hormuz with the latest on Iran’s position regarding international nuclear oversight. He says that Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has denied any meeting with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, stressing that there are no plans for visits or inspections by UN nuclear watchdog officials at this stage. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https:/

Al Jazeera's Nida' Ibrahim reports from Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. She says Israeli officials entered the latest Israel–Lebanon talks in Washington assuming Iran’s regional influence had weakened, but the recent US–Iran understanding has shifted calculations, with concerns in Israel that Hezbollah is regaining strength. Meanwhile, Al Jazeera's Manuel Rapalo reports from the US State Department in Washington DC. He says the fifth round of Israel–Lebanon talks is underway with a dual mi

Germany, one of Europe’s largest economies, is grappling with an ageing population and mounting pressure on its pension system. Planned reforms include raising the retirement age and expanding contributions, as policymakers try to keep the system sustainable. But tensions are growing over how the burden should be shared between younger and older generations. We explore what’s at stake - and why the outcome may matter far beyond Germany. #dwgermanpolitics For more news go to: http://www.dw.com

The fifth round of talks between Lebanon and Israel has begun. They are taking place at the US State Department in Washington, DC. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says he has received a call from Vice President JD Vance affirming American support. He had earlier asserted he will accept nothing less than an end to Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon. Aoun says he hopes talks will result in the government extending state authority over all of Lebanon's territory. Al Jazeera’s Manuel Rapalo h

Ten years after the Brexit vote and five years since it took effect, the EU has adapted to British absence — filling UK seats, absorbing relocated industries and reshaping alliances. Frankfurt gained 15,000 financial jobs from London, while German MEP David McAllister warned that losing the UK meant losing one of the bloc's three largest economies and a key security partner. Rejoining would require the UK to meet strict criteria, potentially including adopting the euro. Al Jazeera's Dominic Kan

The US and Iran appear to have reached common ground on some issues after high-level talks in Switzerland mediated by Qatar and Pakistan. Both sides say they've made good progress. But as negotiations continue, the timeline and the process around key issues seem unclear. Al Jazeera's Osama Bin Javaid reports from Lucerne, Switzerland. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our w

Ten years after the Brexit vote and five years since it took effect, the EU has adapted to British absence — filling UK seats, absorbing relocated industries and reshaping alliances. Frankfurt gained 15,000 financial jobs from London, while German MEP David McAllister warned that losing the UK meant losing one of the bloc's three largest economies and a key security partner. Rejoining would require the UK to meet strict criteria, potentially including adopting the euro. Al Jazeera's Dominic Kan

The US–Iran framework agreement has revealed genuine cracks in America’s relations with its closest ally Israel. Reports suggest the Trump team knows it has to restrain Israel’s moves in Lebanon if it wants progress. Bassam Bounenni reports.

Newly elected UK MP Andy Burnham has confirmed he will run for the Labour Party leadership following the resignation of Keir Starmer, positioning himself as a frontrunner to become Britain’s next prime minister. Several senior Labour figures, including former health secretary Wes Streeting, have reportedly signalled support for his bid. Burnham, a former Mayor of Greater Manchester, is expected to be sworn in as MP for Makerfield and brings decades of political experience at both national and re

Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has spoken exclusively to Al Jazeera about the talks between the US and Iran. He said the objective of the meetings in Switzerland is to lay the foundation for the negotiations moving forward. The prime minister also said the memorandum of understanding (MoU) is to stop the war and the impact its had on the region. He spoke to Al Jazeera's Osama Bin Javaid in Burgenstock, Switzerland. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe

Iran's foreign minister says major progress has been made in a dramatic first day of talks with US negotiators in Switzerland. A communication line between Tehran and Washington has now been established to help ensure that the Strait of Hormuz remains open. Early agreements have also been reached on sanctions relief, and the release of frozen Iranian assets. Bassam Bounenni reports.

Three years of war between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces have left thousands of children orphaned and destitute in Omdurman, part of the capital, Khartoum. Before the conflict, more than 30,000 orphaned children were already living on the streets of Khartoum; officials say that figure has since risen. Many children are forced to take on odd jobs — shining shoes, selling water or working as bus conductors — to survive, while aid organisations warn they face exploitation, hunger and ab

Supporters of Iván Cepeda gathered in Bogotá after the leftist candidate said he would wait for final ballot verification before recognizing a likely narrow defeat to right-wing rival Abelardo de Prea. Vote checks are ongoing and expected to continue through Monday and Tuesday, as the country awaits an official result in a highly polarized election. Cepeda emphasized that the left remains a major political force and warned of concerns over democratic protections, while also signaling openness

Thousands gathered in Barranquilla celebrating what supporters claim is Colombia’s next president, even as official vote counting and certification are still underway. The political atmosphere remains tense amid reports of possible irregularities and growing uncertainty over the final outcome. The candidate’s rapid rise has been driven by a social media-heavy campaign, while reactions from international figures and ongoing domestic divisions continue to fuel debate. Authorities have yet to conf

Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, say troops will not fully withdraw from southern Lebanon, while continuing operations against Hezbollah threats. Military analysts note a possible shift away from offensive operations, with reports suggesting limited redeployments ahead of talks in Washington. However, Israel insists it will not retreat from key positions along the border area, as US diplomatic pressure mounts. Subscribe to our cha

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is positioning himself as a potential challenger to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with his record of local governance, dubbed "Manchesterism”, as his central pitch. Employment growth in Greater Manchester has outpaced the rest of the UK, and the publicly controlled Bee Network bus service is widely cited as a flagship success. Critics, however, warn that growth remains concentrated in the city centre, leaving surrounding areas such as Wigan behind, where Reform UK ha

Sri Lanka is experiencing a sharp rise in dengue fever cases, with more than 45,000 infections recorded so far this year, nearly double the total for the whole of last year. Health authorities have warned that public hospitals are struggling to cope, citing shortages of beds, medicines, laboratory capacity and essential equipment. Officials have deployed inspection teams nationwide to eliminate breeding sites of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, but say meaningful behavioural change within communiti