Al Jazeera News Digest
Tuesday, 3 February 2026
Who was Libya’s Saif al-Islam Gaddafi?
Saif al-Islam, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in the west of the North African country.
Sudan’s military breaks through years-long RSF blockade in Kadugli
Sudanese military officials say they’ve broken through a siege by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Kadugli.
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of Libyan former leader, killed
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in Libya, Al Jazeera Arabic reports.
‘Game is over’: Iran’s ex-leaders, hardliners clash after protest killings
A former reformist leader wants the Islamic Republic gone while lawmakers wish to see an ex-president executed.
Son of Norway’s crown princess pleads not guilty in rape case
Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s son has pleaded not guilty to four rape charges as his trial opens in Oslo.
UN chief urges Gaza aid as Israel blocks most medical evacuees at Rafah
Al-Shifa Hospital director says blocking medical evacuations through Rafah crossing could be ‘death sentence’ for many.
Walmart hits trillion dollar market cap for the first time
Walmart stock surged as a new CEO takes the helm and on news of a trade deal with India, a key supplier.
Red Cross worker urges more aid access, recounts time in Gaza
The Red Cross’s Patrick Griffiths is hopeful about the Rafah crossing’s “opening,” but says more must be done.
Are we in a literacy crisis?
Are we raising a generation that can’t comprehend simple sentences?
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former leader, killed in Libya
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi had been considered the number two in Libya before the 2011 death of his father, Muammar Gaddafi.
Will the US force regime change in Cuba?
US president wages maximum pressure campaign on Cuba’s already faltering economy.
Will Hezbollah continue to avoid responding to Israel’s attacks on Lebanon?
Analysts suggest Hezbollah will act only under extreme circumstances or if Iran faces existential regional threats.
What would be the impact of a US attack on Iran?
Whatever post-attack scenario unfolds in Iran – regime consolidation or turmoil – the region would suffer.
US military says it shot down an Iranian drone in Arabian Sea
CENTCOM says Iranian drone approach USS Abraham Lincoln with ‘unclear intent’ before being shot down.
UK’s Mandelson to resign from House of Lords over Epstein ties
Police are looking into allegations Peter Mandelson may have passed sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein.
Global conflicts pushing humanitarian law to breaking point, report warns
As armed groups target civilians unchecked, Geneva Academy warn of humanitarian law’s collapse and its ramifications.
Will Iran and Israel go to war?
US special envoy Steve Witkoff is yet again in Israel to discuss growing tensions with Iran.
‘Extensive’ fire breaks out at Tehran shopping centre
No injuries reported after major fire breaks out at western Tehran bazaar, sending thick smoke over the Iranian capital.
Israel-Palestine head of Human Rights Watch quits over ‘blocked’ report
Omar Shakir, who has worked for the rights group for more than 10 years, says he has lost faith in the organisation.
Celebrations erupt during Al Jazeera live report from northern Syria
Cheers broke out during Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo’s report as a Syrian military convoy reached a town in northern Syria.