Justice for Shireen: the American investigation
It’s been four years since Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed by Israeli forces. In those years, her family has pushed the United States government for one thing: an independent invest...
8 Touko 26min
Inside the Israeli bloc that could topple Netanyahu
Israel’s opposition is uniting to try to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in upcoming elections. Former Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid are joining forces, but deep divisions re...
7 Touko 21min
‘This is my last voice note’: how piracy returned to Somalia and Yemen
Piracy is rising again near Somalia. Since April 20, at least three ships have been hijacked off Somali waters and one near the Yemeni coast. A sailor’s voice note from a seized vessel has spread onli...
6 Touko 19min
Could OPEC break lead to era of energy volatility?
Iran has attacked a UAE petroleum site in Fujairah, just days after the United Arab Emirates announced it was leaving OPEC. As the Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens and oil prices keep rising, could thi...
4 Touko 20min
Would you bet on the next disaster? The rise of prediction markets
Is the rise of prediction markets unstoppable? Companies like Polymarket and Kalshi have boomed and so have the controversies that surround them. US Senators are now banned from using such sites, and ...
4 Touko 24min
Brief: Israel extending control of land in Gaza. Trump does not rule out new hostilities with Iran.
This week, 214 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 828 Palestinians in Gaza. Israel extending control of land in Gaza. Israel continues to violate ceasefire agreement with Lebanon. Trump...
3 Touko 7min
Another Take: Was hope of aid for Gaza seized with the Freedom Flotilla?
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on June 11, 2025. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. The seizure of the Gaza F...
2 Touko 20min
Michael Jackson’s biopic and what it leaves out
A new estate-backed film, Michael, tells the story of Michael Jackson’s rise from Gary, Indiana to global fame, highlighting hits like Thriller and his record-breaking success. But it ends before majo...
1 Touko 23min
