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US-European relations under severe strain just two months into Donald Trump's second term. Major divisions over NATO, the Russia-Ukraine war, Greenland and trade - with European leaders scrambling to react. What's driving these differences - and what next?

Was Palestinian history carefully recorded by the earliest 20th-century filmmakers as a way of preserving their heritage? Or were they, as some Israelis claim, simply disorganised amateurs operating on basic equipment in a primitive society? In this documentary, Israeli researcher and filmmaker Karnit Mandel uncovers previously unseen footage of Palestinian life and history in a box of old VHS tap...

The world's youngest country, South Sudan, is on the brink of another civil war. That's the warning from the United Nations, after weeks of escalating violence. At the core of it all, are rising tensions between the President Salva Kiir and his Vice President Riek Machar. The VP's arrest, has made things worse. His party says, the 2018 peace deal that ended years of fighting, has now collapsed. In...

Critical minerals are crucial to clean energy technologies and defence manufacturing. Their demand is growing fast, and so is competition among leading economies for rare earths. But it is China that dominates supply chains. The United States is scrambling to reduce its reliance on Beijing for critical minerals. From potential deals with Ukraine and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to tariff...

'Damage control' is how many are describing the Trump administration's handling of a leak of highly sensitive information. Eighteen senior officials -- including the CIA director, the defence secretary, the national security adviser and the vice president -- were part of an online group chat that's gone viral. An American journalist was also on that chat -- and was made privy to US plans to strike...

Major protests in Israel against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His firing of the internal security service chief is blocked by the Supreme Court - for now. But the opposition is calling for a general strike. How serious is this political crisis for Netanyahu?

Violence intensifies in the Middle East. Israel bombs Lebanon again and the US carries out fresh attacks on Yemen's Houthis -- all while Israel resumes its genocide in Gaza. With previous fragile ceasefires now shattered, what's the danger of a wider regional conflict?

The Panama Canal handles 5% of global trade, but now, it's facing political turbulence. President Donald Trump claims the US is being overcharged and alleges Chinese influence, threatening to take the canal back by force. In this Talk to Al Jazeera episode, Panama Canal's administrator, Ricaurte Vasquez, addresses the mounting tensions and defends Panama's sovereignty.

Kirsty Coventry becomes the first woman and first African to lead the Inter-national Olympic Committee -- the world's largest sports body. Bans on Russia but not Israel and the role of money in the Games are two challenges she faces. What other hurdles lie ahead?

President Donald Trump wants to transform the United States into a manufacturing powerhouse. His favourite tool to help him achieve that is tariffs. He believes the measures will help bring revenues and relocate factories to the US. The trade-off is many Americans will have to suffer short-term pain for long-term gain. Consumers are now downbeat on the outlook for the economy, and they are bucklin...

In India, a woman or girl is raped every 16 minutes, according to India's National Crime Records Bureau. “To Kill a Tiger”  tells the powerful story of a 13-year-old survivor and her father’s fight to get justice for his daughter – a fight that ultimately led to the three accused being sentenced to 25 years in prison each.  On this week’s episode of Now You Know, we speak to director Nisha Pahuja...

United States President Donald Trump has suspended nearly all operations of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) for 90 days, leaving millions of people without critical support. HIV clinics shut down overnight, cutting off life-saving treatment, while diseases like cholera and malaria are set to spread. Food aid programmes from Venezuela to the Democratic Republic of the Congo have...

The US declares the South African ambassador 'persona non grata' - citing his criticism of the Trump administration. South Africa expresses regret at the expulsion of its envoy, but is taking no action in return. Can relations be repaired?

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has made his first appearance at the International Criminal Court (ICC) as investigations into alleged crimes committed during his war on drugs continue.

What led to the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a prominent pro-Palestine activist at Columbia University? Although he is a United States permanent resident, Khalil is facing deportation. The Trump administration says it's part of a broader effort to combat anti-Semitism, but critics see a chilling attack on political speech, with deportation being used as a weapon to silence dissent. US President Donal...

The former president of the Philippines is set to stand trial for Crimes Against Humanity in the Hague. Rodrigo Duterte has been linked to thousands of extra-judicial killings during his controversial 'war on drugs'. It's considered a win for the International Criminal Court - since it's rare for such a high profile figure to be brought to justice. But domestic politics may have played a role in h...

There are more than 200,000 foreign domestic workers in Singapore. Under the law, they have to be at least 23 years old. But one NGO says it is seeing more and more minors at its shelter for abused maids. Most of these girls come from Myanmar, where investigations reveal a web of deceit and corruption in the recruitment process, and immigration officials are regularly bribed to doctor birthdates o...

From the food we eat to the air we breathe, we’re constantly exposed to chemicals, toxins and plastics, raising concerns about their potential harm. How much of what we hear is grounded in real science, and how much is just fearmongering? We discuss the latest research on the health and environmental impacts of these chemicals and explore how to lead healthier lives.

A fragile power-sharing agreement in the world's youngest nation is being threatened by an upsurge in violence. South Sudan's President - Salva Kiir - says the army is being attacked by armed groups linked to his vice President Riek Machar. The two were on opposing sides of a five-year civil war, before agreeing to rule together in 2018. With a war ongoing in neighbouring Sudan, what would a new c...

US President Donald Trump wants a deal with Iran over its nuclear programme. He has reached out for talks while also tightening sanctions on Iran's economy. For now, Tehran says it will not negotiate under pressure. It was Trump who pulled the U-S out of the previous nuclear deal, saying it did not go far enough. Is there now scope for a diplomatic solution, that is acceptable to both sides? And w...

Civilians among hundreds killed in Syria while government forces battle fighters loyal to the deposed Assad regime. President Ahmed Al Sharaa promises accountability for anyone attacking civilians; the UN envoy expresses alarm. What's the risk of escalation?

After three years of Western sanctions, Russia could once again be open for American businesses — but only if a deal can be done to end the war in Ukraine. US President Trump says he wants to see major economic deals with Russia, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says there are "extraordinary" opportunities there. Moscow says it is open to economic cooperation, but its war-driven economy is ov...

When Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country in 2022 – amidst mass protests and an economic crisis– parliament elected veteran politician and six-time Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. As President, Wickremesinghe negotiated the country’s biggest bail-out, but his critics say he is part of an establishment that turned a blind eye to war crimes and corruption and hindered the fu...

Arab leaders approve Egypt's plan for Gaza's future -- including major reconstruction and elections. It follows President Trump's proposal to forcibly expel Palestinians and turn Gaza into a US-controlled beach resort. Can the Arab nations' plan become reality?

From Cape Town to the occupied West Bank, spatial segregation shapes urban landscapes, reinforcing inequality and prejudice. We speak with those directly affected, who are working to expose the challenges their communities face.