Al Jazeera·Thursday, January 8, 2026

Al Jazeera - Thursday, January 8, 2026

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Some investors criticise WBD's board's rejection of Paramount's offer, citing better chances of regulatory approval.

Saudi-backed forces were seen deploying in Aden a day after separatist leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi fled to the UAE.

At least 425 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks since October ceasefire came into effect, Health Ministry says.

Israeli gunfire killed 11-year-old Hamsa Hosou in northern Gaza, her family says, despite a months-long ceasefire.

NetBlocks says the apparent blackout follows 'a series of escalating digital censorship measures targeting protests'.

Al Jazeera witnessed injured civilians arriving at an Aleppo hospital as SDF and Syrian army forces fought.

Laurent Vinatier, had been sentenced to three years for allegedly violating Russia’s so-called 'foreign agent' laws.

Lawmaker Aaja Chemnitz says it's 'very important to find solutions' as top US officials push for control of Greenland.

Protesters faced a tear gas-like chemical as they demanded ICE leave Minneapolis, one day after an officer shot a woman.

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