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Al Jazeera video roundup: Messi retirement, Al-Aqsa storming, Nepal floods, Ukraine strike, GTA 6 backlash

Al Jazeera's August 31 newsfeed features five video items covering Lionel Messi's retirement announcement, Israeli minister Ben-Gvir and settlers storming Al-Aqsa Mosque, expanding Israeli outposts alongside Palestinian home demolitions, Nepalese residents returning to flood-damaged homes, a Ukrainian community leader killed in a Russian strike, and backlash against the anticipated video game Grand Theft Auto 6.

1 Sept 2026

US Politics

State Officials Warn of Late Mail Ballots Being Disqualified, Urge Early Voting

State officials across the country are expressing growing concern about the number of mail ballots arriving too late to be counted, urging voters to mail their ballots early or use drop boxes to ensure their votes are tallied this fall.

1 Sept 2026

Australia

Fracked gas from Beetaloo Basin begins flowing to NT power grid

Gas fracked from the Beetaloo Basin has begun flowing into the Northern Territory power grid, marking a significant milestone for the onshore gas development. The NT government and industry backers have hailed the start of production as a major economic driver, but independent economist Saul Eslake cautioned it is not a 'silver bullet' solution for the Territory's economy.

1 Sept 2026· 2 sources

Australia

From computers to AI: Australia's 1968 fears echo in today's debate over artificial intelligence

A 1968 Four Corners report from the ABC's archive has resurfaced to show how Australia's anxiety over computers taking jobs is being mirrored today in the debate over artificial intelligence, as state and federal inquiries and new laws attempt to manage the technology's rapid adoption.

1 Sept 2026· 2 sources

World

Nepal races to rescue 900 workers trapped in hydropower tunnels as flood death toll tops 900

Rescue crews in Nepal are racing to reach approximately 900 workers still missing, many believed trapped in tunnels at hydropower project sites, as the death toll from devastating floods surpasses 900 and authorities describe immense devastation across affected communities.

1 Sept 2026· 5 sources

Geopolitics

Al Jazeera Reports US Airstrikes on Iran

Al Jazeera has published a video report titled 'War on Iran: US bombs Iran', showing what it describes as US airstrikes on Iranian targets. The three-minute-57-second footage, released on August 31, provides visual coverage of the strikes but no further details on targets, casualties or the strategic rationale have been confirmed.

1 Sept 2026

World

Modi Urges Putin to End Ukraine War as US Rules Out Economic Relief for Russia

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has publicly called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine, telling him in Bishkek that ‘every day spent in war pushes humanity back’, while the United States Treasury secretary made clear in a separate meeting that Russia would receive no economic relief until the conflict ends.

1 Sept 2026· 3 sources

World

Nepal Rescuers Blast Hillside to Reach Hundreds of Trapped Hydropower Workers

Rescuers in Nepal have resorted to using explosives to blast into a hillside in a desperate bid to reach more than 600 workers believed trapped in mud-filled tunnels along the Trishuli River, as the death toll from the wider flood disaster on the Nepal-Tibet border reached 939, according to the country's disaster management authority.

1 Sept 2026

Geopolitics

Trump warns US ‘sees everything’ Iran does as Hormuz standoff escalates

President Donald Trump has warned that the United States is monitoring ‘everything’ Iran does and threatened further military action, days after US and Iranian forces exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz for the first time in a month.

1 Sept 2026· 2 sources

Australia

‘Survived by just 10 seconds’: How teacher’s quick decision saved 900 children

A teacher’s decisive action during a flood evacuation saved hundreds of children, according to a witness who described seeing a building overwhelmed by water just moments after the group reached safety.

1 Sept 2026· 3 sources

Geopolitics

China warns of 'consequences' after Taiwan's foreign minister opens Pacific Islands Forum

Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung appeared at the opening ceremony of the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau on Monday, drawing an immediate warning from China's top Pacific envoy that there would be "consequences" for the move.

1 Sept 2026· 7 sources

Australia

AI-generated hallucinations flood Australian parliamentary submissions, Guardian analysis finds

An exclusive Guardian Australia analysis has revealed that Australia’s parliamentary inquiry process is being inundated with AI-generated material that invents studies and attributes non‑existent research to real academics and authors. The findings raise serious concerns about the integrity of evidence‑based policymaking, with some committee reports now citing submissions in which the majority of sources appear to be AI‑hallucinated.

1 Sept 2026

Geopolitics

Japan's Record ¥8.9 Trillion Defense Budget Request Seen as Opening Bid

Japan’s Ministry of Defense on August 31 submitted a record fiscal year 2027 budget request of roughly 8.9 trillion yen ($55.5 billion), but officials have signaled the figure is an opening bid, with the final budget expected to exceed 10 trillion yen for the first time as the government plans a major revision of its national security strategy by the end of 2026.

1 Sept 2026

World

India and UK Near Major Defence Deals on Electric Propulsion and Missiles

India and the United Kingdom are close to signing two inter-governmental agreements for the integration of electric propulsion on Indian Navy ships and the production of Martlet lightweight multirole missiles, marking decisive steps in long-term defence industrial cooperation under the bilateral Vision 2035 roadmap.

1 Sept 2026

Australia

Australia's Small Businesses Face 'Tidal Wave' of Insolvencies, Says Hospitality Veteran

Australia is in the midst of a surge in business insolvencies as firms grapple with a sustained cost-of-doing-business crisis, according to industry figures and economists. Joe Rechichi, CEO of the Cucina hospitality group and owner of three Andiamo Trattoria venues in Sydney's inner west, says the current environment is unlike anything he has experienced over 40 years in business.

1 Sept 2026· 2 sources

Australia

Border Area Where 33 Australians Are Missing Remains Cut Off a Week After Nepal Floods

Nearly a week after catastrophic floods hit the Nepal-China border, the area where the majority of 33 missing Australians were last heard from remains inaccessible by vehicle, with rescue teams reaching Gyirong Port only by helicopter or on foot.

1 Sept 2026· 2 sources

World

Israeli strikes kill five in Gaza; Baghdad refinery fire, South Korean church leader jailed in global roundup

A series of developments across the globe marked August 31, 2026, including Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City that killed at least five Palestinians, an oil refinery fire in Baghdad after explosions, and a South Korean court sentencing a church leader to two years in prison for bribery. The stories were featured in video reports from Al Jazeera.

1 Sept 2026

World

Lionel Messi announces retirement from Argentina national team

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, saying the decision 'hurts' but that 'the time has come' to step away from Argentina duty. The 39-year-old, who captained Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022, shared the news in an Instagram post written two days after Argentina lost to Spain in this year's World Cup final.

1 Sept 2026· 2 sources

World

Messi Reveals He Delayed International Retirement After Father's Death

Lionel Messi has revealed that he wrote his retirement letter from international football in July after Argentina's World Cup final loss to Spain, but delayed publishing it because his father was facing health issues that eventually took his life. The 39-year-old confirmed his departure from the national team on Monday, ending a storied career that included leading Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022.

1 Sept 2026· 8 sources

World

Swiss Police Arrest 43-Year-Old After Fatal Shooting at Rave

Swiss police have arrested a 43-year-old Swiss citizen in connection with a deadly shooting at an annual techno rave that left one person dead and five others wounded, authorities confirmed Monday.

1 Sept 2026· 2 sources

Geopolitics

Iran's economy in crisis as US launches new sanctions campaign

The United States has launched a new sanctions campaign against Iran, dubbed Operation Economic Outcast, even as the country already faces runaway food inflation, closed petrol stations, and a severe depreciation of its currency due to depleted foreign exchange reserves.

1 Sept 2026· 2 sources

Geopolitics

Germany Blames Russia for Leipzig Airport Drone Attack, Announces Diplomatic Retaliation

The German government has directly accused Russia of orchestrating a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month, prompting a package of diplomatic reprisals including the closure of Russia's consulate in Bonn and the termination of the lease for the Russian House cultural centre in Berlin.

1 Sept 2026· 4 sources

Geopolitics

Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan hold first meeting of Mecca defence pact

Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan held the first meeting of the Mecca defence pact on August 31, 2026, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, according to reports from Al Jazeera.

1 Sept 2026

World

Search for 18 missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus, eight confirmed dead

Rescuers are continuing to search for 18 missing passengers after a ferry capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus on Sunday, with eight people confirmed dead and 19 hospitalised. The 259-passenger vessel sank in deep water, and authorities have arrested the captain and seven crew members while issuing warrants for seven more individuals, as the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) declared three days of national mourning.

1 Sept 2026

Geopolitics

Iran attacks US ship in Strait of Hormuz; two killed in earlier American strike on island

Iran has attacked an American remotely-operated naval vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported Sunday, marking the latest escalation after U.S. strikes on an Iranian island killed two people. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for the attack on the U.S. ship, according to Iranian state-run outlet Press TV. The development comes as the United Arab Emirates said it intercepted an Iranian drone over its waters, and as Iran confirmed two casualties from U.S. strikes on Larak Island late Sunday.

31 Aug 2026· 4 sources

World

Dolly Parton Laid to Rest in Private Funeral Alongside Husband in Nashville

Dolly Parton was laid to rest in a private family funeral in Nashville on Friday, placed next to her late husband Carl Dean at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, her great-niece Lainey Parton has confirmed.

31 Aug 2026· 2 sources

World

Tibetan campaigners accuse China of concealing true scale of flood disaster

A Tibetan advocacy group has accused Beijing of concealing the true scale of last week's deadly flash floods in Tibet, claiming that hundreds of homes were destroyed and that the number of missing people is far higher than officially admitted, as Chinese authorities penalised at least 10 people for sharing what they called 'false disaster information'.

31 Aug 2026

World

Nepal flood death toll passes 900 as rescuers race to reach hundreds trapped in hydropower tunnels

The death toll from catastrophic flash floods in Nepal has risen to 903, with more than 4,000 people missing and rescue teams struggling to reach hundreds believed trapped in tunnels of hydropower projects. The disaster has also sparked a racism row in Australia after missing pilgrims were targeted with offensive slurs online, while US President Donald Trump made an unverified claim that American forces are attacking Iran's key oil terminal.

31 Aug 2026· 2 sources

World

Fire at Baghdad Oil Refinery After Unidentified Explosions

A fire has broken out at an oil refinery in Baghdad following a series of unidentified explosions, according to Al Jazeera reports. The incident, which occurred on Monday, has raised concerns about safety and potential disruptions to fuel supplies in the region.

31 Aug 2026· 2 sources

World

Hundreds stranded as workers strike at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for second day

Hundreds of passengers remain stranded at Kenya's main airport in Nairobi as a strike by aviation sector workers disrupts flights for a second consecutive day, with Kenya Airways warning of delays exceeding six hours and forced cancellations amid the industrial action.

31 Aug 2026

Australia

Ex-Melbourne Teacher Oscar Jenkins Gives First Interview from Russian Prison

Oscar Jenkins, the former Melbourne teacher turned soldier who was captured by Russian forces and sentenced to 13 years in prison, has given his first interview from detention.

31 Aug 2026· 3 sources

World

Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja sentenced to two years for bribing South Korea's former first lady

Han Hak-ja, the 83-year-old leader of the Unification Church, has been sentenced to two years in prison by a South Korean court for bribing former first lady Kim Keon Hee with luxury goods and other political funding offences, marking the first time authorities have confirmed the church's attempt to buy political influence.

31 Aug 2026· 3 sources

World

Nepal FM Details Flood Response as Hundreds Remain Missing and Mass Burials Begin

Nepal's Foreign Minister has addressed the nation's devastating floods in an interview with Al Jazeera, as authorities turn to mass burials for the dead and grapple with over 2,500 people still missing, underscoring a grim reality that the death toll is expected to rise significantly in the coming days.

31 Aug 2026· 3 sources

Australia

Powerhouse Museum Executives Face Misconduct Investigation, Referred to ICAC

Two senior executives at the Powerhouse Museum in Western Sydney are under formal investigation for misconduct, with the matter referred to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) following complaints of conflicts of interest and cronyism in the museum's spending, including a security contract.

31 Aug 2026· 4 sources

Australia

One Nation pledges to keep Loy Yang A coal plant open, lift nuclear ban in Victoria

One Nation has promised to keep Victoria's largest coal-fired power station running past its planned 2035 closure and to scrap the state's ban on nuclear energy, unveiling the policy at the Loy Yang A plant in the Latrobe Valley on Monday.

31 Aug 2026· 2 sources

World

Algerian President Sets Sept 15 Deadline for Death Penalty Law on Arsonists After Wildfires Kill 12

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has given the justice ministry until 15 September to amend the criminal code to introduce the death penalty for anyone convicted of intentionally starting forest fires, following a wave of wildfires that have killed at least 12 people and injured dozens in the country’s northeast.

31 Aug 2026· 3 sources

Geopolitics

Bank of England chief warns G20 that advanced AI threatens global financial stability

The Bank of England’s governor, Andrew Bailey, has warned G20 members that advanced “frontier” artificial intelligence models pose a growing threat to global financial stability, citing their increasing autonomy, problem-solving abilities and potential to spread cyber-disruption across jurisdictions.

31 Aug 2026· 2 sources

World

Turkmenistan begins plugging massive methane leaks, UN data shows

Turkmenistan has started repairing its ageing oil and gas facilities to stop methane leaks, according to the latest UN data, in what is being hailed as a breakthrough in tackling one of the worst sources of the potent greenhouse gas.

31 Aug 2026· 2 sources

Australia

Police appeal for mother of newborn boy found dead in Sydney rubbish bin

New South Wales police are urgently appealing for information to locate the mother of a newborn baby boy, whose body was discovered in a rubbish bin along Harrow Road in Auburn, south-west Sydney, on Monday morning. Officers have expressed serious concerns for the woman's welfare and are urging her to attend hospital.

31 Aug 2026· 8 sources

Australia

Charles Perrottet tells ICAC he ‘made up’ updates for developer but denies lying to watchdog

Charles Perrottet, brother of former New South Wales premier Dominic Perrottet, has told the state’s anti-corruption watchdog that he would lie to a property developer about delivering political outcomes “to keep him on side”, while denying that he lied to the commission itself.

31 Aug 2026· 2 sources

World

Australians missing in Nepal floods face racist abuse online, sparking calls for platform accountability

Racist social media comments targeting Australians missing in the catastrophic Nepal-Tibet floods have prompted renewed calls for major platforms to remove hateful rhetoric, as the number of unaccounted Australians rose to 43 on Monday and the overall death toll reached at least 810.

31 Aug 2026· 2 sources

World

Himalayan Glacier Collapse Death Toll Nears 800 as Rescue Teams Mobilize

The death toll from a catastrophic Himalayan glacier collapse has approached 800, with specialized search-and-rescue teams joining recovery operations in Nepal and China as rescuers continue to battle floodwaters.

31 Aug 2026· 2 sources

World

Ukrainian Anger Mounts Over Munitions Storage as Russian Strike Kills 38 in Myla

A Russian drone strike on an ammunition warehouse in Myla, a village 15 miles outside central Kyiv, has killed at least 38 people and left locals furious over the storage of weapons close to residential areas. The attack, which occurred a day and a half ago, has turned public anger toward the Ukrainian military's decision to keep munitions depots near villages, as residents survey the wreckage of their homes.

31 Aug 2026

World

US strikes IRGC targets inside Iran after attacks on American forces in Jordan

The United States military struck Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets inside Iran on Tuesday, the U.S. Central Command (Centcom) announced, in direct response to Iranian attacks on American military assets in the region. The strikes, which began at noon, came after the IRGC launched one-way attack drones and missiles at the King Hussein and Azraq bases in Jordan, escalating a cycle of retaliation that began with a previous U.S. strike a month ago.

31 Aug 2026· 2 sources

Australia

Molly Ticehurst's murderer will not serve life sentence, judge says

The man convicted of murdering 28-year-old childcare educator Molly Ticehurst will not face a life sentence for the domestic violence killing that sparked a national movement against gendered abuse in Australia, with Justice Natalie Adams citing concerns over expert evidence concerning rape allegations in the victim's police statement.

31 Aug 2026· 2 sources

Australia

Victorian prisoners to repair roads under Labor's pothole plan

Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has announced that prisoners will be deployed to perform basic road maintenance work as part of a Labor re-election plan to tackle the state's pothole crisis, backed by a $352 million budget increase to repair 500,000 potholes by the end of January.

31 Aug 2026· 2 sources

Australia

NSW Supreme Court dismisses $1.5 billion Murray-Darling class action against MDBA

The New South Wales Supreme Court has dismissed a landmark class action brought by 28,000 irrigators against the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA), rejecting claims that the authority owed a duty of care to avoid economic losses from river management decisions. The action sought damages of between $750 million and $1.5 billion.

31 Aug 2026

Australia

ACCC warns AI-powered ‘ghost’ stores make it harder to spot fake businesses online

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has warned that AI tools are making it easier for scammers to create convincing fake online stores, known as ‘ghost’ stores, which impersonate legitimate Australian businesses. The regulator says consumers can no longer rely on appearance alone to determine whether an online business is trustworthy.

31 Aug 2026