Democrats gain momentum in pivotal US Senate and governor’s races in Texas

August 7, 2026 · Al Jazeera

Lebanon points to ‘positive progress’ on borders, prisoners in Israel talks
New Israeli attacks reported in southern Lebanon as Beirut offers optimism after the seventh round of discussions.
Exclusive report with the 308 people rescued by Nigerian forces
Nigerian security forces have rescued 308 people abducted in separate attacks in northern Niger and Kwara states.
How one businessman got nearly R4bn in education contracts
How one businessman got nearly R4bn in education contracts
Israel, US veto France for Hezbollah disarmament verification role
Israel US veto France for Hezbollah disarmament verification role
Rain to disrupt long weekend in Cape Town before sunshine returns
The city will start the long weekend on a mild note, with partly cloudy skies forecast for Friday.