England were 366-8 at stumps on a rain-marred second day, 195 runs ahead of Pakistan’s meagre first innings of 171.Published On 20 Aug 202620 Aug 2026Harry Brook has punished Pakistan for dropping him at the start of his innings with a quickfire 91 that strengthened England’s grip on
Washington’s new measures against the ICC have been widely condemned but welcomed by Israel.The United States has issued more sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), sparking condemnation from the United Nations and the European Union.But it is just the latest pressure from Washington since the ICC issued a
Walmart sales are slumping as US consumer spending pulls back, with the economic impact of tariffs and the United States’ tensions with Iran weighing on consumers, the big-box retailer’s most recent earnings report shows.US same-store sales rose 2.6 percent in the second quarter, according to the company’s earnings released on
Researcher Nathan Cofnas, an outspoken critic of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), was himself sacked from Cambridge in 2024 over his views on race.Published On 20 Aug 202620 Aug 2026A Belgian university has suspended an American academic who led accusations of plagiarism against Jason Arday, the Black ex-Cambridge
Who: Arsenal vs Coventry CityWhat: English Premier LeagueWhere: Emirates Stadium in London, United KingdomWhen: Friday, August 21, at 8pm (19:00 GMT)How to follow: Al Jazeera Sport will bring you all the buildup from 16:00 GMT ahead of our live text commentary streamArsenal not only kick off their title defence, but
Scott Bessent has not said if countries such as China could be targeted in an effort to economically isolate Tehran.Published On 20 Aug 202620 Aug 2026United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that a new series of economic measures will “collapse” the Iranian government, calling on countries
Two fishermen were rescued by Mexico’s Navy after being found floating in the Pacific, where they spent five days clinging to a fish cooler after their boat sank. Rescuers located the men 240 kilometres off Chiapas, brought them aboard and airlifted them for medical care.Published On 20 Aug 202620
Jewish-American activist Sam Sherman told Al Jazeera Israel barred him from re-entry because of his work with Palestinians facing settler violence in the occupied West Bank. Sherman says that will not stop his activism. Israel has not provided an explanation for the decision.Published On 20 Aug 202620 Aug 2026Click
Harden, who is about to turn 37, previously declined a $42.3m player option on his contract in bid to secure a multi-year deal.By ReutersPublished On 20 Aug 202620 Aug 2026Former NBA MVP and 11-time All-Star guard James Harden has agreed to a new three-year, $97m contract to return
Schools across Thailand are carrying out active shooter drills to save lives and spread awareness after a teenage gunman killed his grandparents and six others, including himself, at a school on the outskirts of Bangkok earlier this month.Published On 20 Aug 202620 Aug 2026Click here to share on social
The verdict in the criminal case against Ahmad Badreddin Hassoun, a top Muslim religious figure during former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s rule, is set to be announced in Damascus on Monday.Prosecutors have called for the death penalty for Hassoun, who is being tried by the Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus,
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake shook Peru’s southern Andes Mountains on Thursday
England were 366-8 at stumps on a rain-marred second day, 195 runs ahead of Pakistan’s meagre first innings of 171.Published On 20 Aug 202620 Aug 2026Harry Brook has punished Pakistan for dropping him at the start of his innings with a quickfire 91 that strengthened England’s grip on
Washington’s new measures against the ICC have been widely condemned but welcomed by Israel.The United States has issued more sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), sparking condemnation from the United Nations and the European Union.But it is just the latest pressure from Washington since the ICC issued a
Walmart sales are slumping as US consumer spending pulls back, with the economic impact of tariffs and the United States’ tensions with Iran weighing on consumers, the big-box retailer’s most recent earnings report shows.US same-store sales rose 2.6 percent in the second quarter, according to the company’s earnings released on
Researcher Nathan Cofnas, an outspoken critic of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), was himself sacked from Cambridge in 2024 over his views on race.Published On 20 Aug 202620 Aug 2026A Belgian university has suspended an American academic who led accusations of plagiarism against Jason Arday, the Black ex-Cambridge
Who: Arsenal vs Coventry CityWhat: English Premier LeagueWhere: Emirates Stadium in London, United KingdomWhen: Friday, August 21, at 8pm (19:00 GMT)How to follow: Al Jazeera Sport will bring you all the buildup from 16:00 GMT ahead of our live text commentary streamArsenal not only kick off their title defence, but
Scott Bessent has not said if countries such as China could be targeted in an effort to economically isolate Tehran.Published On 20 Aug 202620 Aug 2026United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that a new series of economic measures will “collapse” the Iranian government, calling on countries
Two fishermen were rescued by Mexico’s Navy after being found floating in the Pacific, where they spent five days clinging to a fish cooler after their boat sank. Rescuers located the men 240 kilometres off Chiapas, brought them aboard and airlifted them for medical care.Published On 20 Aug 202620
Jewish-American activist Sam Sherman told Al Jazeera Israel barred him from re-entry because of his work with Palestinians facing settler violence in the occupied West Bank. Sherman says that will not stop his activism. Israel has not provided an explanation for the decision.Published On 20 Aug 202620 Aug 2026Click
Harden, who is about to turn 37, previously declined a $42.3m player option on his contract in bid to secure a multi-year deal.By ReutersPublished On 20 Aug 202620 Aug 2026Former NBA MVP and 11-time All-Star guard James Harden has agreed to a new three-year, $97m contract to return
Schools across Thailand are carrying out active shooter drills to save lives and spread awareness after a teenage gunman killed his grandparents and six others, including himself, at a school on the outskirts of Bangkok earlier this month.Published On 20 Aug 202620 Aug 2026Click here to share on social
The verdict in the criminal case against Ahmad Badreddin Hassoun, a top Muslim religious figure during former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s rule, is set to be announced in Damascus on Monday.Prosecutors have called for the death penalty for Hassoun, who is being tried by the Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus,
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake shook Peru’s southern Andes Mountains on Thursday