Al Jazeera News Digest
Wednesday, 4 February 2026
‘Health crime’: Aoun slams Israel over spraying chemicals in south Lebanon
Lebanese president says latest ‘aggression’ represents an environmental crime and a violation of country’s sovereignty.
A simple guide to playing cricket
Cricket is among the most popular sports globally. Al Jazeera explains key terms to help you understand the game.
ICE agents have no operational police role in Winter Olympics: Italy
‘We won’t see anything on national territory that resembles what’s been seen in the US,’ Italy’s interior minister says.
Guardiola on Palestinian struggle and ICE protests in football briefing
In Manchester City’s pre-match press conference on Tuesday, manager Guardiola spoke about Palestinians in Gaza and ICE.
Can US-Iran diplomacy work? Inside the narrow window for talks
Iran wants talks with the US to stabilise before inviting regional nations to join, as Trump sends mixed messages.
‘No girl should ever endure what Epstein put them through’
‘No girl should ever endure what Epstein put them through’
Musk labels Spain PM ‘tyrant’ after Madrid proposes social media curbs
Musk’s scathing attack on PM Pedro Sanchez comes after he announces strict new regulations for social media platforms.
Australian boy swims for hours in rough seas to save his family
A 13-year-old boy swam over four kilometres to alert rescuers after his family was swept out to sea in Australia.
Trump hits out at reporter for question on Epstein survivors
Trump lashed out at a reporter after she questioned him about survivors of the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
How Israel destroyed Gaza’s health system ‘deliberately and methodically’
Despite ‘ceasefire’, the health sector in Gaza continues to suffer from shortages, destruction and lack of equipment.
How Israel is trying to hinder NGOs from working in Gaza
Israel, having already destroyed much of Gaza’s health system, is now pressuring 37 NGOs to hand over sensitive data.
The cold, hungry reality of displacement in war-torn Sudan’s Tawila
Displaced families who fled el-Fasher face dire conditions with no blankets, food shortages, and few medical supplies.
Israeli attacks on Gaza kill 18 in one of deadliest days since ‘ceasefire’
The Rafah restrictions come as Israel kills at least 18 Palestinians, including two children, in attacks across Gaza.
Yamal scores as Barcelona beat Albacete to reach Copa del Rey semifinals
Goals by Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and Ronald Araujo ended second-division side’s fairytale run in the Spanish Cup.
James Harden traded from Clippers to Cavaliers for Darius Garland: Reports
Harden, an 11-time All-Star, was traded for the fifth time in his career after more than two seasons at the LA Clippers.
Man City’s Guardiola says he will continue to stand up for Palestine
The wars and conflicts taking place around the world are ‘our problems as human beings’, Guardiola said.
‘Heavily armed’: Greece, Israel boost military ties amid Gaza genocide
Critics say Athens appears to be embracing Israel’s ‘defence model’ after announcing largest purchase of its weapons.
‘No expectations’: Bangladesh election means little to 1m Rohingya refugees
The two main parties say they will push for repatriation to Myanmar. But that’s unrealistic, say experts.
Trump says talks with Iran continuing amid tensions
US President Donald Trump has said that talks with Iran are continuing to try to de-escalate tensions in the Gulf.
Russia-Ukraine war: Second round of peace talks set to begin in Abu Dhabi
The main sticking point in the negotiations continues to be the long-term fate of territory in eastern Ukraine.