Al Jazeera News Digest
Saturday, 31 January 2026
Djokovic vs Alcaraz – Australian Open final: Start time, head-to-head
The veteran icon faces the young champion as their inter-generational tennis rivalry sets up a blockbuster showdown.
Why have rapper Ghali’s Israel comments led to Winter Olympics criticism?
The Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics open on Monday, but rapper Ghali’s inclusion draws criticism in his native Italy.
Judge blocks US gov’t move to end deportation protections for Ethiopians
Ruling delays February 13 deadline affecting 5,000 people amid wider legal challenges to Trump’s immigration crackdown.
‘Like judgement day’: Sudanese doctor recounts escape from el-Fasher
Physician who fled the city’s last functioning hospital recounts RSF assault on the capital of North Darfur province.
Officials defend conditions at pre-Olympic race after Vonn crash
Crans-Montana event was cancelled after Linsey Vonn was third of first six skiers to crash, but race was deemed safe.
Why attacking UNRWA is attacking Gaza’s survival
The UN agency is able to provide much-needed services to the entire Strip at scale, but it is prevented from doing so.
Iran’s president says Trump, Netanyahu, EU stirred tensions during protests
Masoud Pezeshkian says foreign powers ‘took advantage’ of the country’s problems and ‘provoked’ society.
Has Brexit achieved its objectives six years on?
Six years after leaving the EU, has it achieved its objectives?
Suspected separatists kill 8 Pakistani policemen in ‘coordinated’ attacks
Pakistan has been battling a separatist movement in Balochistan for decades.
LIVE: Israel kills 25, including 6 children, in new Gaza ceasefire breach
Israel carries out deadly attacks in Gaza a day before the Rafah crossing is due to reopen.
Injured Pat Cummins out of Australia’s T20 World Cup squad
Left-arm pacer Ben Dwarshuis will replace Cummins after he failed to recover in time for the tournament.
Luka Doncic posts 37-point triple-double as Lakers crush Wizards
Doncic leads the way as LA Lakers beat the 142-111, while New York Knicks overcome Portland Trail Blazers 127-97.
Gaza’s collapsing economy drives youth to create unconventional solutions
Innovation becomes a go-to strategy for Gaza’s youth as they battle unemployment in a hostile economic environment.
Israeli forces kill 12 Palestinians across Gaza, attacks reported in Rafah
Multiple attacks across the besieged enclave a day before Israel is expected to reopen the Rafah border crossing.
Shipping giant Maersk to take over Panama Canal ports after court ruling
Danish company will replace Hong Kong-based firm after Trump claimed strategic waterway was controlled by China.
Wave of Israeli air strikes hit southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
Israeli air strikes pound areas in southern Lebanon in violation of the November 2024 ceasefire with Hezbollah.
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez announces prisoner amnesty
Rodriguez calls for healing ‘wounds left by political confrontation’ and says notorious El Helicoide prison to shut.
Updates: Iran announces naval drills near US warships amid tension
These were the updates about the US-Iran tensions on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
How does ICE spend its budget? And who profits?
ICE now has a larger budget than the FBI, bigger even than the militaries of 170 countries. So where does that money go?
Myanmar election delivers walkover win for military-backed political party
Myanmar’s military rulers say polls were free and fair as UN reports 170 killed during election period.