At least 21 people have been killed and dozens more injured after a powerful explosion at a fireworks factory in Changsha. The blast occurred at a manufacturing facility on Monday afternoon, sending thick smoke into the sky and damaging nearby homes. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: 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.

A vast Atlantic current, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), shapes Europe's climate and global weather. Professor Stefan Rahmstorf breaks down why scientists are more concerned about its stability than ever before. 00:00 The paradox at the heart of Europe's rising temperatures 00:39 Could the AMOC shut down by century's end? 02:13 The role of the predicted "cold blob" 04:41 How the AMOC conveyor belt moves heat around Europe 05:11 How global warming and glacier freshwater

Years of conflict and limited job opportunities in Yemen have left many graduates struggling to find work in their respective fields. Many are being forced to take alternative jobs just to make ends meet. Al Jazeera’s Yousef Mawry reports from Sanaa, Yemen. 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 website: https://www.aljazeera.com Check out our Instagram page: https://www.in

The US operation, aimed at escorting stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz, is on hold. President Donald Trump made the announcement on social media a short time ago, saying the operation dubbed 'Project Freedom' has been paused. Trump says the suspension of the operation—which began on Monday—came at the request of Pakistan. During the operation the region has seen fresh hostilities—including missile attacks on the UAE. Al Jazeera’s White House correspondent Kimberly Halkett joins live f

US President Trump’s war against Iran has sparked the biggest energy shock yet, pushing Asia to rethink oil and gas. Sam Geall explains why China’s electrification transformation has made it the world’s first "electrostate." Chapter Breakdown 0:00 Asia's 'Ukraine moment' on energy 0:49 Sam Geall, Chatham House energy expert 1:30 Iran war renewables rush 2:50 Energy, climate politics align 4:19 China becoming ‘electrostate’ 5:50 Chinese renewables dominance 7:20 Middle powers’ energy ‘tril

A church is taking shape in Neratovice in the Czech Republic — but it is not being built, it is being 3D‑printed. It is the first house of worship of this size made using concrete printing technology. In a town shaped by communism and decades without a church, a growing congregation hopes the minimalist, high‑tech building will serve both religious and secular needs. #czechia #3dprinting #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: ht

The search for solutions to global crises has taken over Istanbul, as NEXT by TRT World Forum returns for its fifth year. This year's event focuses on digital reality and the age of AI. Sare Altas reports.

What exactly is hantavirus? Al Jazeera's Laura Khan explains. 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 website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #Hantavirus #CruiseShipOutbreak #WHO #Health #RodentBorneDisease #HealthAlert #MVHondius #AtlanticCruise #Spain #W

A new report alleges Israel secretly operated a covert military outpost deep inside the Iraqi desert during the recent conflict with Iran. According to the report, the alleged base served as a logistical hub for Israeli air operations and included surveillance systems, helicopters, military vehicles, and advanced jamming equipment. The operation was reportedly nearly exposed after a shepherd spotted helicopters in the area, prompting Iraqi security forces to investigate. Iraqi officials say tr

Kier Starmer’s political troubles are not being driven by a resurgent Conservative Party, but by the rapid rise of Nigel Farage’s right-wing Reform UK. In last week’s local elections, Reform made gains not only in traditional Tory strongholds, but also in Labour areas. The party has emerged as a growing challenge throughout Starmer's time in office, as Daniel Padwick reports.

US President Donald Trump arrived in China's capital Beijing on Wednesday evening. At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump is paying a state visit to China from May 13 to 15. Xi and Trump will have an in-depth exchange of views on major issues concerning China-US relations and world peace and development. The two leaders last met in October 2025 in Busan, the Republic of Korea. It is the first visit to China by a US president in nine years. Subscribe to us on YouTube: ht

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington is willing to pursue diplomacy with Iran, but that Tehran must show it is serious about talks. He's attending the annual meeting of foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, known as ASEAN. Speaking in Manila, he said the US will defend freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Protesters gathered outside those ASEAN talks in Manila. Many are angry at Rubio's presence, and his role in the US war on Iran. ASEAN m

The house in Austria where Adolf Hitler was born has been officially reopened - as a police station. The government says the move is meant to stop the building becoming a pilgrimage site for neo-Nazis. But the decision has divided opinion, with some arguing it should have been turned into a museum or center for historical education. The debate points to something larger: the continued need to remember history and confront the Nazi past. 0:00 Austria seeks to end Nazi pilgrimage 2:44 Jeffrey Oli

At least 25 bodies, including women, children, elderly people and medical staff, have been uncovered in a mass grave in Sudan's Blue Nile State. Local authorities accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of executing the civilians while occupying the town of Kurmuk. The RSF seized Kurmuk in February before the Sudanese army retook it last month following weeks of heavy fighting. Meanwhile, intense fighting and mass displacement have been reported in West Darfur, while the Sudanese arm

Turkiye's parliament has approved legislation offering a conditional pardon to thousands of members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), in a major step towards ending a four-decade conflict. The law allows some PKK-linked detainees to have prosecutions or prison sentences suspended for five to 10 years, with an initial release of around 3,500 people expected. Those convicted of killings and other serious offences would be excluded, as would the PKK's jailed founder Abdullah Ocalan. T

Dozens of water plants across the US have reported cyberattacks since the beginning of summer, and authorities point to Iran as the likely culprit. But it’s also raised questions about why it was so easy for hackers to break into critical infrastructure, and who’s to blame for the lax security. The attacks raised alarm because they targeted systems that millions of Americans depend on every day. The US has some 152,000 public drinking water systems and more than 16,000 wastewater treatment facil

In this episode of Inside America, Selina Downes sits down with Jamal Abdi, Executive Director of the National Iranian American Council, to discuss the strategic miscalculations, domestic fallout, and possible offramps, as the conflict drags on. Later, Selina asks former US diplomat Alan Eyre and political commentator and writer Peter Roff the central question: Does President Trump regret launching the war in the first place? Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:06 Street Pulse 3:00 Interview Jamal Abdi 9:0

Heavy downpours in Manila have submerged major and minor roads, bringing traffic to a near standstill and forcing commuters to wade through floodwater to reach the metro. Within 12 hours, 100 millimetres of rain fell, adding to a month and a half’s worth of rainfall in just two weeks and prompting mid‑day cancellations of government work and classes. Two weather systems are intensifying monsoon rains, after Typhoon Dolphin triggered deadly landslides in Baguio. Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Lo reports

Families from Umarda village in Sudan’s North Kordofan say Rapid Support Forces attacks killed relatives and left many missing as they fled to El Obeid. The RSF, battling the army for territory, raided several villages in retaliation after the military retook towns and a key highway to Khartoum. More than 200,000 people have now sought refuge in El Obeid, which has also been hit by drone strikes damaging water and electricity. Al Jazeera’s Hiba Morgan reports. Subscribe to our channel: http:/

Thailand tightens school safety measures after a mass shooting killed nine people. The government has halted new gun licenses, but concerns remain over the impact amid widespread illegal weapons. Al Jazeera’s Tony Cheng reports. 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/aljazeeraengl