New Epstein files expose his ties to Britain’s elite. Could the fallout shake Keir Starmer’s Labour? Ex-Prince Andrew was the tip of the iceberg. The latest trove of Epstein files reveals new details about former UK envoy Peter Mandelson’s ‘best pal’ relationship with the convicted sex offender that have pushed Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour … Read more
Pakistan briefly refused to play India at the Cricket World Cup. Now the high-stakes match is back on. The biggest cricket match of the Men’s T20 World Cup almost didn’t happen. Pakistan said it would not play India, sending shockwaves through the sport and triggering urgent talks between officials and governments. After days of tense … Read more
Published On 12 Feb 202612 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires, to oppose labour reforms that would restrict the right to strike and roll back employment benefits. Wednesday’s demonstrations come as the country’s Senate debates the legislation, … Read more
Bangladesh’s first post-uprising election tests whether a new generation can truly reshape power. For the first time since the 2024 uprising, Bangladesh is heading to the polls. Voters will pick a new parliament and weigh in on a controversial “July Charter.” With Gen Z now the largest voting bloc, will this election deliver real change? … Read more
New measures expand Israeli control and make it easier for settlers to acquire land in the Palestinian territory. Israel’s security cabinet has approved plans to expand its power across the occupied West Bank, making it easier to seize Palestinian land illegally. The move has been met by worldwide condemnation, with the United States saying it … Read more
Director of Al Jazeera Digital News Jamal Elshayyal speaks to The Take on leading Al Jazeera’s next era of journalism. At Web Summit Qatar, we hear from Jamal Elshayyal, Al Jazeera’s new Director of Digital News Content, on forging his own path at the network – and how those lessons will guide Al Jazeera … Read more
More than 200 people have been killed in attacks, but the abducted Christians have been freed. Armed groups in Nigeria have killed more than 200 people in several attacks in recent days. Meanwhile, all the Christian worshippers abducted from churches last month have been released. How serious is Nigeria’s security situation – and what progress … Read more
As Ukrainians face the coldest winter in a decade, trilateral talks take place in Abu Dhabi. Russia is exploiting Ukraine’s coldest winter yet since it escalated the war four years ago. As negotiations between Ukraine, Russia and the United States continue to stall, will this winter freeze become Ukraine’s breaking point? In this episode: Oleksiy … Read more
The ‘test’ of a new country This longing is shared by Angelica Angel, a 24-year-old student activist in exile. She had grown up with tear gas and police beatings in Venezuela. After all, she had started protesting at age 15. “They’ve pointed their guns at me, beaten me and almost arrested me. That’s when you … Read more
Spain will provide a legal pathway for residency for migrants already living in the country. Spain’s government will grant legal status to undocumented migrants currently living in the country. The decree, passed after years of grassroots campaigning, will potentially impact about 500,000 migrants and comes in stark contrast to the anti-immigration sentiment in other EU … Read more