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Kyiv, Ukraine – Hennady Kolesnik never expected the full-scale Russian invasion to last this long. “These are the worst and longest years of my life,” the 71-year-old retired welder told Al Jazeera four years after the aggression that began on February 24, 2022. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list In the first days … Read more
Bodies of five asylum seekers wash ashore in Libya as three others die in a separate incident off the coast of Greece. Listen to this article | 3 mins info Police in Libya have recovered the bodies of five asylum seekers that washed ashore near the capital, Tripoli, as authorities in Greece announced the deaths of three … Read more
Nigerian lawmaker reports ‘at least 50 people dead’ after attack as list of missing is still being compiled. Listen to this article | 3 mins info Published On 21 Feb 202621 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Gunmen killed at least 50 people and abducted women and children in an overnight assault … Read more
Listen to this article | 5 mins info Mike Huckabee, the United States ambassador to Israel, has suggested that he would not object if Israel were to take most of the Middle East, stressing what he described as the Jewish people’s right to the land. In an interview with conservative commentator Tucker Carlson that aired on Friday, … Read more
Who: Manchester City vs Newcastle UnitedWhat: English Premier LeagueWhere: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, UKWhen: Saturday, February 21 at 8pm (20:00 GMT)How to follow: We’ll have all the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport from 17:00 GMT in advance of our live text commentary stream. Manchester City will move two points behind Arsenal if they beat Newcastle United on Saturday, putting extra heat on … Read more
The United States administration is intensifying its build-up of a vast array of military assets in the Middle East, as President Donald Trump says Iran has “10 to 15 days at most” to agree a deal over its nuclear programme and stock of ballistic missiles. As well as the world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS … Read more
Listen to this article | 5 mins info It is no longer possible to interpret the Yemeni landscape solely through the lens of politics. The developments witnessed in the southern Yemeni governorates under government control in recent months clearly indicate that security and military affairs have become the decisive factor in determining the course of power on … Read more
NewsFeed US President Donald Trump has warned Iran it has 10 to 15 days to reach a deal over its nuclear program, or “really bad things” will happen. Iran’s envoy to the United Nations said Tehran will respond “decisively” to any military aggression. Published On 20 Feb 202620 Feb 2026 Click here to share on … Read more
US president’s announcement comes amid a surge of interest following comments on aliens by ex-President Barack Obama. Listen to this article | 3 mins info Published On 20 Feb 202620 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share United States President Donald Trump said he is directing federal agencies, including the defence department, to … Read more
Tripoli, Lebanon – Hossam Hazrouni points underneath a concrete staircase to the exposed foundation of the building where he lives. “Inside, there, look,” the 65-year-old says. “The interior pillars are all broken. It’s covered in water. Everything inside is wet.” Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list A few metres away lies a pile … Read more