Pro-Modi leader burns cockroach effigy to taunt youth protestershttps://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/21/pro-modi-leader-burns-cockroach-effigy-to-taunt-youth-protesters
Pro-Modi leader burns cockroach effigy to taunt youth protesters
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Lula, Bolsonaro seek to disqualify each other ahead of Brazil runoffhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/21/lula-bolsonaro-seek-to-disqualify-each-other-ahead-of-brazil-runoff
Messaging service WhatsApp and parent company Meta are embroiled in legal attacks by Brazil's presidential candidates.
Italy approves sweeping security measures in response to protestshttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/21/italy-approves-sweeping-security-measures-in-response-to-protests
Italy's government approves sending 500 troops to Milan after clashes and protests.
Elon Musk says SpaceX and Tesla exploring largest merger in historyhttps://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/10/21/elon-musk-says-spacex-and-tesla-exploring-largest-merger-in
Tech mogul says tie-up has a 'lot of merit', given firms' complementary work on AI.
Faecal waste pollutes drinking water in Mexico’s Yucatan, Greenpeace sayshttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/21/faecal-waste-pollutes-drinking-water-in-mexicos-yucatan-greenpeace-says
The report says nearby pig farms and municipal wastewater are the likely sources of contamination.
Portugal cost-of-living protesters pour back into camps cleared by policehttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/21/portugal-cost-of-living-protesters-pour-back-into-camps-cleared-by-police
Police arrested 55 people while clearing protest camps in Lisbon and Porto.
Drone strike on Abyei market near Sudan-South Sudan border kills 150https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/21/drone-strike-on-abyei-market-near-sudan-south-sudan-border-kills-150
Drone strike on Abyei market near Sudan-South Sudan border kills 150
UN experts call on India to stop using ‘excessive force’ against protestershttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/21/un-experts-call-on-india-to-stop-using-excessive-force-against-protesters
UN experts press for an independent investigation into Indian authorities' conduct.
Musk confirms SpaceX and Tesla exploring mergerhttps://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/21/musk-confirms-spacex-and-tesla-exploring-merger
Elon Musk says SpaceX and Tesla are considering a merger that would form a $3.5 trillion mega company.
US jails Guatemalan man for 30 years over deadly smuggling operationhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/21/us-jails-guatemalan-man-for-30-years-over-deadly-smuggling-operation
The 2022 incident resulted in the deaths of 53 immigrants trapped inside a tractor-trailer in dangerously high heat.
Why former FDLR fighters are returning to Rwandahttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/21/why-former-fdlr-fighters-are-returning-to-rwanda
From the forest to Mutobo, former fighters face the challenge of rebuilding their lives after leaving the armed group.
One year on: Has Kenya’s opposition lost its way without Raila Odinga?https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/21/one-year-on-has-kenyas-opposition-lost-its-way-without-raila-odinga
Odinga’s legacy faces a test as ODM splits over its alliance with President Ruto.
King Charles welcomes Omani sultan, hails peace efforts in UK state visithttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/21/king-charles-welcomes-omani-sultan-hails-peace-efforts-in-uk-state-visit
King Charles III pays tribute to Muscat's 'noble efforts' to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran war live: US warns peace deal with Tehran is extremely difficulthttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/10/21/iran-war-live-us-warns-peace-deal-with-tehran-is-extremely-difficult
Rubio tells US media that reaching a peace deal with Tehran is extremely difficult while Hormuz attacks continue.
Moment plane crashes on a busy highway in the UShttps://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/20/moment-plane-crashes-on-a-busy-highway-in-the-us
Moment plane crashes on a busy highway in the US
NATO to send additional patrol planes to Black Sea after drone attackshttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/nato-to-send-additional-patrol-planes-to-black-sea-after-drone-attacks
The alliance announces the deployment after a series of deadly drone attacks in the region.
The Gambia to pay reparations to ex-dictator’s victims from sale of US mansionhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/the-gambia-to-pay-reparations-to-ex-dictators-victims-from-sale-of-us-mansion
The Gambia confirmed it received $2.5m from the sale of a US mansion belonging to former president Jammeh.
‘I don’t care how it’s done’: Trump pressures Ukraine to cut peace dealhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/i-dont-care-how-its-done-trump-pressures-ukraine-to-cut-peace-deal
The US president's remarks come amid a deepening feud with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Trump commits more than $400m ahead of high-stakes midterm electionshttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/trump-commits-more-than-400m-ahead-of-high-stakes-midterm-elections
The president's Republican Party seeks to maintain its hold over both chambers of Congress, despite declining polls.
PSG score late to sink Barcelona 4-2 in Champions League blockbusterhttps://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/20/psg-sink-barcelona-4-2-for-third-champions-league-win-in-a-row
Late strikes by Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz grab victory for PSG as they aim to win the UCL for third season running.
US food importer sues Trump over 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goodshttps://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/10/20/us-food-importer-sues-trump-over-50-percent-tariffs-on-canadian-goods
The lawsuit argues Trump bypassed Congress and misused a Depression-era law to impose tariffs on Canadian imports.
Third US aircraft carrier, 10k troops head to Middle Easthttps://www.iranintl.com/en/202610207766
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Why do the US midterms matter for Trump and Congress?https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/why-do-the-us-midterms-matter-for-trump-and-congress
Republicans and Democrats jockey for control of Congress, which will set course for Trump's final two years in office.
PSG and Barcelona fans divided over politics in football amid Paris riotshttps://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/20/psg-and-barcelona-fans-divided-over-politics-in-football-amid-paris-riots
As PSG face Barcelona in a Champions League clash, fans weigh in on whether football should be a political platform.
Trump: Ilhan Omar could be deported, slams Somalia as a ‘s—house’https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/20/trump-ilhan-omar-could-be-deported-slams-somalia-as-a-s
Donald Trump called Congresswoman Ilhan Omar “sick” and “dishonest” a week after federal agents raided her home.
Why the war on Iran could backfire on US regime-change goalshttps://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/20/aje-onl-nf_war-on-iran-could-strengthen-nationalism-201026
Mortazavi: The war on Iran could strengthen Iranian nationalism rather than trigger regime change.
UK police re-arrest two men on suspicion of assisting Iran’s intelligencehttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/uk-police-re-arrest-two-men-on-suspicion-of-assisting-iranian-intelligence
Duo was first arrested for suspected link to incident at US-run airbase used for striking Iran during this year's war.
France riots leave thousands of businesses damagedhttps://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/20/france-riots-leave-thousands-of-businesses-damaged
Weekend riots in France left more than 3,000 businesses damaged with owners facing devastating losses
EU revises Arctic strategy as pressure from Russia, US growshttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/eu-revises-arctic-strategy-as-pressure-from-russia-us-grows
The new strategy shifts the bloc's focus from long-term climate concerns to urgent security measures.
Is money ruining US elections?https://www.aljazeera.com/video/lets-focus/2026/10/20/is-money-ruining-us-elections
Who pays for US elections and what do they get? Josh Rushing asks Lawrence Lessig and Bradley Smith.
PSG fans divided over protests in France as Barcelona game goes aheadhttps://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/20/psg-fans-divided-over-protests-in-france-as-barcelona-game-goes-ahead
Champions League football game takes place amid backdrop of unrest over education issues and the cost of living.
Netanyahu says he discussed ‘eliminating’ Iran’s regime with Trumphttps://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/20/netanyahu-says-he-discussed-eliminating-irans-regime-with-trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he discussed the need to topple Iran’s regime with US President Trump.
Photos: Qatar holds biennial Milipol homeland security exhibitionhttps://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2026/10/20/photos-qatar-holds-biennial-milipol-homeland-security-exhibition
Qatar and France sign a three-year action plan for security cooperation on the sidelines of the Milipol exhibition.
The political ads that don’t look like adshttps://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/20/the-political-ads-that-dont-look-like-ads
Political campaigns and lobby groups in the US are paying content creators as little as $25 to influence the midterms.
UK to deploy fighter jets to defend Saudi Arabiahttps://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/20/aje-onl-nf_uk-to-deploy-fighter-jets-to-defend-saudi-arabia_1-201026
British Typhoon jets will carry out defensive missions to protect Saudi Arabia from escalating Houthi attacks.
Oxfam analysis finds Peru’s richest captured 42 percent of all new wealthhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/oxfam-analysis-finds-perus-richest-captured-42-percent-of-all-new-wealth
Only 1.4 percent of all new wealth created between 2019 and 2025 went to the poorest 50 percent, report finds.
Can a humanitarian crisis in Gaza be averted?https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2026/10/20/can-a-humanitarian-crisis-in-gaza-be-averted
The World Food Programme says it is forced to cut aid for thousands in the enclave.
Lula challenges Bolsonaro to release personal records before electionhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/lula-challenges-bolsonaro-to-release-personal-records-before-election
Brazil's left-wing president says he will release bank, tax, and phone records if right-wing rival will do the same.
CDC reports third measles death in the United States this yearhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/cdc-reports-third-measles-death-in-the-united-states-this-year
The death was added to the federal tally, as the US records more than 4,400 measles cases nationwide.
Kenya confirms ninth Ebola case amid concerns about regional spreadhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/kenya-confirms-ninth-ebola-case
A 24-year-old man, who was already being held in quarantine, is the latest to test positive.
As Macron visits Gulf, can France forge its own energy-for-security future?https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/as-macron-visits-gulf-can-france-forge-its-own-energy-for-security-future
President Macron's Gulf visit aims to address rising energy prices and strengthen ties amid regional security concerns.
How does language affect how we think?https://www.aljazeera.com/video/doha-debates/2026/10/20/how-does-language-affect-how-we-think
Does language shape the way we think?
JERUSALEM DAILY: Half a million Palestinians lose food aidhttps://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/20/jerusalem-daily-half-a-million-palestinians-lose-food-aid
Israeli strikes kill Palestinians in Gaza as funding shortages threaten food aid for half a million people
Ben-Gvir mocks Gaza destruction in AI-generated videohttps://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/20/ben-gvir-mocks-gaza-destruction-in-ai-generated-video
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has posted an AI-generated video mocking the devastation in Gaza.
Turkiye moves to ratify Mecca defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabiahttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/turkiye-moves-to-ratify-mecca-joint-defence-agreement
Trilateral deal between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan lays out provisions for joint defence.
Macron lines up more Gulf diesel as France battles soaring fuel priceshttps://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/10/20/macron-lines-up-more-gulf-diesel-as-france-battles-soaring-fuel
The UAE and Bahrain deals increase French commitments to 295,000 tonnes a month, just over 10 percent of consumption.
Is Cyprus becoming Israel’s backyard?https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/20/aje-onl-nf_is-cyprus-becoming-israels-backyard-201026
Israeli capital, water technology, and real estate are making Cyprus a strategic and economic extension of Israel.
Qatar says only negotiations can resolve regional tensionshttps://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/20/qatar-says-only-negotiations-can-resolve-regional-tensions
Qatar says diplomatic efforts are ongoing to de-escalate regional tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Ferry catches fire near Indonesian port, all passengers rescuedhttps://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/20/ferry-catches-fire-near-indonesian-port-all-passengers-rescued
A fire broke out aboard the KMP Batumandi as the ferry approached Merak Port in western Indonesia on Tuesday
Trump official claims record-breaking 300,000 visas were revokedhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/trump-official-claims-record-breaking-300000-visas-were-revoked
The revocations targeted US visa holders who had allegedly broken the law, a spokesperson said.
Lavrov backs Tehran, but does Russia also gain from the US-Iran crisis?https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/lavrov-backs-tehran-but-does-russia-also-gain-from-the-us-iran-crisis
Moscow pledges support to its sanctioned ally, but analysts say the war Iran wants to end has filled Russia’s coffers.
PSG vs Barcelona LIVE: Champions Leaguehttps://www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveblog/2026/10/20/psg-vs-barcelona-live-champions-league
Follow updates from the league-stage clash, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game.
‘You have to sacrifice’: Trump voters stay loyal as US midterms approachhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/you-have-to-sacrifice-trump-voters-stay-loyal-as-us-midterms-approach
Rising economic pain confronting US voters has not translated into a loss of faith among Trump’s most loyal supporters.
‘Not getting involved’: US Vice President refuses to endorse Netanyahuhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/not-getting-involved-us-vice-president-refuses-to-endorse-netanyahu
JD Vance's comments follow Donald Trump's backing of Israeli prime minister ahead of October 27 elections.
Eastern Libya parliament approves 2019 maritime deal with Turkiyehttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/eastern-libya-parliament-approves-maritime-deal-with-turkey-lifts-2020-boy
The vote recognises Ankara's maritime deal with Tripoli, ending Haftar's 2020 boycott.
Yemen’s Taiz faces deadly siege, as Shabwah death toll riseshttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/yemens-taiz-faces-deadly-siege-as-shabwah-death-toll-rises
Government forces launch major offensives across multiple Yemeni front lines as a tightening blockade threatens Taiz.
Alberta rejects separation referendum: What’s next for Canadian province?https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/alberta-rejects-separation-referendum-whats-next-for-canadian-province
Calls for independence intensified last year, with some 300,000 petitioning officials for a referendum.
Pakistan army chief in Tehran: Can diplomacy prevent new US-Iran fighting?https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/pakistan-army-chief-in-tehran-can-diplomacy-prevent-new-us-iran-fighting
With new talk of escalation, Islamabad is trying to revive negotiations without alienating Tehran, Riyadh or Washington.
Satirical AI video of Paris protests mirrors real-life tourist experienceshttps://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/20/satirical-ai-video-of-paris-protests-mirrors-real-life-tourist-experiences
An AI-generated video by Dutch filmmaker Wytse Koetse portrays tourists sightseeing amid protests in Paris.
Celebrating Fela Kuti’s legacy and the global rise of Afrobeatshttps://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/20/celebrating-fela-kutis-legacy-and-the-global-rise-of-afrobeats
Fela Kuti was a Nigerian musician known as the King of Afrobeat. His legacy is celebrated every October at Felabration.
Three months of PM Andy Burnham: Can he sustain the ‘hope vibe’?https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/three-months-of-pm-andy-burnham-can-he-sustain-the-hope-vibe
The UK's new prime minister has made big promises and is a popular leader, but there is still talk of an early election.
Indonesians protest over land-clearing fireshttps://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/20/indonesians-protest-over-land-clearing-fires
Students and activists protested across Indonesia over forest fires linked to land clearing for palm oil plantations.
