Al Jazeera News Digest
Monday, 2 February 2026
In Gaza, my sister and nieces were my life. Israel killed them
Samia Alatrash recalls life before the war with her sister Samar and her two girls, and the night she lost her family.
China carries out further executions of Myanmar scam centre suspects
Executions are part of broader crackdown by Beijing on scam centres across Southeast Asia built on an industrial scale.
‘Redline’: Global NGOs working in Gaza defy Israel’s threats after MSF ban
Eight more charities say they will not hand Israel details about their Palestinian staff, fearing for their safety.
Video: Hope and fear in Syrian areas retaken from SDF forces
Syrian government troops have been waiting to enter Hasakah, a main area still under the control of Kurdish-led SDF.
Grammy winners 2026: Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar and ICE criticism
Here’s a look at the top winners of the night at the Grammy Awards.
Music stars target ICE crackdown at Grammy’s ceremony
‘ICE out’, says Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny, whose upcoming Super Bowl appearance is set to be patrolled by ICE agents.
Right wing candidate Fernandez declares victory in Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s right wing ruling party candidate Laura Fernandez has declared victory in the presidential election.
Cuba denies security threat accusations as US raises pressure
Havana says it is ready for ‘constructive engagement’ with Washington as White House moves to choke off oil supplies.
Grammy winners speak out against ICE
Grammy winners including Billie Eilish and Bad Bunny used their acceptance speeches to condemn ICE operations in the US.
A year after Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire, over 64,000 Lebanese displaced
Many say they have received little support from government or Hezbollah, not enough to rebuild lives or homes destroyed.
Gaza’s Rafah crossing reopens for limited traffic
Reopening of the link between the Strip and Egypt is stipulated under the second phase of the US-brokered ‘ceasefire’.
In war-torn Ukraine, showing sympathy for Palestine is no longer a taboo
With Washington’s stance on Ukraine shifting, debates in Kyiv over Gaza continue to gain momentum.
Knicks beat Lakers; spoil LeBron James’s 32nd game at Madison Square Garden
NY Knicks record 112-100 win over the LA Lakers, while reigning champions OKC beat the Denver Nuggets 121-111.
LIVE: Wounded Palestinians leave Gaza as Israel finally opens Rafah
Rafah crossing will reportedly operate for six hours a day and allow only 150 patients to exit into Egypt for care.
Pakistani forces kill 145 fighters in Balochistan after deadly attacks
Manhunt under way in southwestern province after attacks by separatist group killed dozens, including 31 civilians.
Laura Fernandez declares victory in Costa Rica’s presidential election
Preliminary results show Laura Fernandez poised to win a presidential race dominated by rising drug-related violence.
Trump to close Kennedy Center for renovations amid backlash from performers
US president says the arts complex will close for two years for reconstruction starting in July.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,439
These are the key developments from day 1,439 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
UK’s ex-ambassador Mandelson quits Labour over Epstein links, reports say
Peter Mandelson says he is stepping down to avoid causing further embarrassment to governing party.
Five-year-old boy and father detained by ICE return home to Minnesota
Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian, were accompanied home by Texas Democratic Representative Joaquin Castro.