Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,424

These are the key developments from day 1,424 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/18/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1424?traffic_source=rss

US urges de-escalation as Syrian army advances on Kurdish-held territory

Kurdish-led SDF accuses Syrian forces of violating withdrawal deal as they take key towns and oilfields.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/17/us-urges-de-escalation-as-syrian-army-advances-on-kurdish-territory?traffic_source=rss

Gaza buried under millions of tonnes of rubble

More than two years of Israeli bombardment have left Gaza buried under an estimated 61 million tonnes of rubble.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/1/16/gaza-buried-under-millions-of-tonnes-of-rubble?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,422

These are the key developments from day 1,422 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/16/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1422?traffic_source=rss

US says ‘all options on the table’ if Iran protest killings continue

Trump administration reiterates threat of 'grave consequences', but says executions of Iranian protesters halted.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/15/us-says-all-options-on-the-table-if-iran-protest-killings-continue?traffic_source=rss

‘We are stuck’: Young Ugandans want stability, opportunities on eve of vote

Tension as 81-year-old Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend four-decade rule in a country where 70% of people are under 35.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/14/young-ugandans-hope-for-stability-opportunities-on-eve-of-election?traffic_source=rss

UN chief warns he could refer Israel to ICJ over laws targetting UNRWA

In October 2024, Israel passed a law banning the agency for Palestinian refugees in Israel and occupied East Jerusalem.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/13/un-chief-warns-he-could-refer-israel-to-icj-over-laws-targetting-unrwa?traffic_source=rss

Minnesota protesters square off with ICE after deadly shooting

Protesters in Minneapolis, Minnesota confronted federal agents days after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/1/13/minnesota-protesters-square-off-with-ice-after-deadly-shooting?traffic_source=rss

Iranian FM Araghchi warns Iran ready for war if US wants to ‘test’ it

Foreign minister says he hopes Washington will choose ‘wise option’ of dialogue after Trump threatens US intervention.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/12/iranian-fm-araghchi-warns-iran-ready-for-war-if-us-wants-to-test-it?traffic_source=rss

Trump administration opens criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Central bank chair condemns 'intimidation' following grand jury subpoenas.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/1/12/trump-administration-opens-criminal-probe-into-fed-chair-jerome-powell?traffic_source=rss

Barcelona beat Real Madrid in El Clasico to retain Spanish Super Cup

Raphinha scores twice as Barcelona beat Real Madrid for second year running in the Spanish Super Cup with a 3-2 win.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/1/11/barcelona-beat-real-madrid-in-clasico-to-retain-spanish-super-cup?traffic_source=rss

Israeli forces kill one person in series of attacks on southern Lebanon

Israel claims its latest attacks on Lebanon were targeting alleged Hezbollah infrastructure.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/11/israeli-forces-kill-one-person-in-series-of-attacks-on-southern-lebanon?traffic_source=rss

Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Supercopa final 2026 – El Clasico, teams, start

Barcelona and Real Madrid bring the El Clasico to Spanish Super Cup final for a third year as the latter defend crown.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/1/10/barcelona-vs-real-madrid-supercopa-final-2026-el-clasico-teams-start?traffic_source=rss

Salah seals Egypt win against holders Ivory Coast to reach AFCON 2025 semis

Egypt set up semifinal meeting with Senegal at 2025 Africa Cup of Nations by beating Ivory Coast 3-2 in thriller.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/1/10/salah-seals-egypt-win-against-holders-ivory-coast-to-reach-afcon-2025-semis?traffic_source=rss

Diaz scores again as Morocco edge out Cameroon in AFCON 2025 quarterfinal

Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz continues 2025 AFCON scoring streak as Morocco edge out Cameroon in quarterfinals.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/1/9/morocco-edge-out-cameroon-to-reach-afcon-2025-semifinals?traffic_source=rss

Petro says Colombia cooperating with US ‘despite insults, threats’

Speaking to Al Jazeera, Gustavo Petro calls for 'shared government through dialogue' in Venezuela, leading to elections.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/9/petro-says-colombia-cooperating-with-us-despite-insults-threats?traffic_source=rss

Greenland should ‘take the lead’ in talks with US, foreign minister says

Vivian Motzfeldt says she has 'good expectations' for talks with Marco Rubio amid US threats to take over Greenland.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/9/greenland-should-take-the-lead-in-talks-with-us-foreign-minister-says?traffic_source=rss

New video of Minneapolis ICE shooting surfaces

New video has emerged of the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/1/9/new-video-of-minneapolis-ice-shooting-surfaces?traffic_source=rss

Real Madrid to face Barcelona in Spanish Super Club after beating Atletico

Real Madrid beat cross-city rivals Atletico Madrid in the Saudi-hosted Spanish Super Cup to set up Barcelona showdown.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/1/8/real-madrid-to-face-barcelona-in-spanish-super-club-after-beating-atletico?traffic_source=rss

Is AI headed for a breaking point?

From surveillance, job losses and resistance movements, what the next phase of AI could mean in 2026.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/the-take-2/2026/1/7/aje-onl-tt_glb_aipredictions2026_av_v3-070126?traffic_source=rss

ICE agent fatally shoots woman during Minneapolis immigration raid

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and killed a 37-year-old woman during a large-scale raid.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/1/7/ice-agent-fatally-shoots-woman-during-minneapolis-immigration-raid?traffic_source=rss