‘Space junk’ hazards: US Congress discusses orbital debris dangers
A congressional committee has been convened in the United States to discuss the dangers of space debris as commercial operators launch numerous satellites into low earth orbit. It is estimated…
Can the UK stamp out racism in its policing? | The Stream
A string of arrests by police of people who allegedly racially abused Black players in the England national football team has highlighted the ugly extent of everyday racism in the United Kingdom. But with institutional…
UNESCO strips Liverpool of world heritage status
The English city, Liverpool, has been stripped of its coveted UNESCO World Heritage status. The UN body blamed years of uncontrolled urbanisation for an irreversible loss of Liverpool’s Victorian-era docks,…
What lessons have been learned from unrest in South Africa? | Inside Story
For more than a week, South Africa had been beset by its worst violence since the end of apartheid. While, the situation is largely calm now, the nation is still…
Argentina sees growing organic food farming movement
Argentina is one of the top food producers in the world, known for its grains and beef. But a movement is trying to change how the country produces food, and…
Rights groups call on carmakers to address aluminium abuses
Human rights groups have documented abuse and pollution in the manufacturing of green-powered electric cars. The industry relies on the extraction of bauxite used to make aluminium to build electric…
Ethiopia’s pro-government supporters protest against TPLF in Addis Ababa
Thousands of people have rallied in Addis Ababa to show their support for Ethiopian federal troops fighting in the northern region of Tigray. Speakers called on Ethiopians to be unified…
Flood toll rises in central China, as tens of thousands evacuated
China’s central region is struggling with the worst flooding in recent history. At least 33 people have died, and 200,000 people have been evacuated. Half of those killed were stuck…
UK, France boost efforts to stymie undocumented migrants
The British government says it is increasing its efforts with France to stop undocumented migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats. On Monday, at least 430 made the dangerous…
The Shameful Camp | People and Power
At its closest point, the Greek island of Samos lies barely two kilometres off the coast of Turkey, which has long made it a target destination for refugees and migrants…
Duterte denies corruption allegation, says Pacquiao is ‘punch-drunk’
A growing number of politicians in the Philippines are accusing President Rodrigo Duterte of corruption. With one year left in his term, Duterte’s administration is being bombarded by allegations of…
What does racism in English football say about prejudice in society? | The Stream
English football - how deep is the issue of racism? England's national soccer team players have faced a deluge of racist abuse and harassment online, following the team's loss to…
UK plans new tech legislation after Euro 2020 racism
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has denied that he and colleagues gave a green light to racists who abused football players after the Euros. Following the final, which saw England…
What triggered the recent violence in South Africa? | Inside Story
It's some of the worst violence South Africa has seen, since the end of apartheid in the 1990s. There have been days of protests, looting and rioting across the country.…
Hong Kong holds book fair for first time under new security law
Today marks the first day of the week-long Hong Kong Book Fair. This is the first time it is being held under the new national security law, and critics say…
Dubai opens world’s deepest diving pool
Divers in Dubai can now explore an underwater ‘sunken city’ in the world’s deepest pool, reaching depths of 60m and featuring an underwater arcade, library and apartment. Subscribe to our…
Mesmerising ‘tornado’ of fish swirls off Japanese island | AJ #shorts
A scuba-diver captured this video of a mesmerising ‘tornado’ of fish that formed off Japan’s Aguni Island. Subscribe to our channel Follow us on Twitter Find us on Facebook Check…
Is it time to take the Afghan Taliban seriously? | Inside Story
foreign troops are leaving Afghanistan after 20 years of war, and the Afghan Taliban is quickly filling the power vacuum. Fighters have made swift gains, capturing districts with little resistance…
Political killings being committed in Iraq with impunity
In Iraq, protests have been held since last October over what human rights groups describe as assassinations carried out with impunity. Now, activists and journalists are being ambushed and murdered,…
Berlin: Unapologetically rebel | Talk to Al Jazeera: In the Field
Berlin is an unconventional city, ever changing and yet forever defined by its turbulent past. From 1961 to 1989, the Berlin Wall split the city and polarised Germany into two…