The Take

The children Gaza lost

24 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A UN inquiry has documented the scale of child deaths in Gaza since October 2023. It lays out mass killings, destroyed hospitals, and blocked aid, eve...

Who’s being left out of the World Cup?

23 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The excitement of the World Cup has arrived in North America. But behind it have been stories of fans being denied visas, players being searched by sn...

What the World Cup looks like from Gaza

22 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Gaza’s footballers have lost teammates, stadiums and entire seasons. Some have lost limbs. Yet they continue to play. As the World Cup unfolds a...

Brief: Iran closes Strait of Hormuz. Israel wants to continue its military occupation 

21 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week: 263 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 983 Palestinians in Gaza. Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after Israel continues to atta...

Another Take: Argentina’s biggest fans might be South Asians

20 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on December 12, 2022. None of the dates, titles, or other references from ...

How is China using AI in the classroom?

19 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial intelligence education now starts at the age of 6 in China. The Ministry of Education has rolled out new guidelines to teach AI at every gr...

Why Israel could still derail the Iran-US deal

17 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A ceasefire has been reached. The Strait of Hormuz is reopening. Markets are moving. But Israel is still fighting, Iran's nuclear program is unresolve...

Inside Albania’s protests over Jared Kushner’s resort

15 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A remote Albanian island has a new nickname: Kushner Island. Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump and founder of investment firm...

Brief: Iran and US close to signing a deal. Israel continues attacks on Lebanon

14 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week: 256 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 983 Palestinians in Gaza. Iran and US to agree on deal. Israel launches new atta...

Another Take: What can humanity do about heat waves?

13 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on June 13, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that...

Why Mo Amer jokes to survive

12 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Palestinian-American comedian Mo Amer has spent years using humor to face pain, break silence, and speak for a people under fire. In a moment of deep ...

Why Lebanon remains caught up in the Israel-Iran conflict

10 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Israel and Iran may have stepped back from the brink for now, but Lebanon is still under fire. As families remain displaced and Israeli strikes contin...

FIFA World Cup: the politics and profits of the beautiful game

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the biggest in history, with controversies to match. From the US mass deportation campaign and travel restriction...

Brief: Israel attacks Gaza tent camp . 100 days since US-Israel launched Iran war

07 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week: 249 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 951 Palestinians in Gaza. Israel attacks tent camp in Gaza city. 100 days since US an...

Another Take: How activists are fighting homelessness in Los Angeles

06 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on May 21, 2021. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that ...

The Ebola outbreak the world isn’t paying attention to

03 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A fast-growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has crossed borders, raising alarms far beyond Central Africa. This time, the vi...

Inside the billion-dollar business of getting a visa

02 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Getting a visa can be expensive, frustrating, and for many people, unsuccessful. So what happens when governments outsource that process to private co...

Inside the attempted cover-up of Israel’s Sde Teiman scandal

01 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A video showing Israeli soldiers raping a Palestinian prisoner has shaken Israel’s military and judiciary, leading to the arrest of the prosecut...

Brief: Israel captures strategic castle in Lebanon, plans control of 70 percent of Gaza

31 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week: 242 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 922 Palestinians in Gaza.  Israel announced it would increase its control over Gaza...

Another Take: Why is Australia trying to ban social media for children?

30 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on November 18th, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references fro...

Could Alberta trigger Canada’s Brexit moment?

29 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Canada is facing a separatist push unlike anything it has seen in decades. In Alberta, after hundreds of thousands signed a petition demanding a vote,...

Will Donald Trump turn Cuba into the next Venezuela?

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

US President Donald Trump is tightening the screws on Cuba, with an indictment against former Cuban President Raul Castro and military threats that ec...

How is Gaza celebrating Eid?

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story from the archives. This originally aired on March 28, 2025. None of the dates, titles or other references from that time have been cha...

Did Trump oversell a broken Iran ceasefire deal?

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

US President Donald Trump claimed a deal with Iran was “largely negotiated”, before later saying talks were still ongoing. A draft US-Iran...

Twitch to politics: Hasan Piker on Gaza and the US right-wing

25 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story from the archives. This originally aired on August 19, 2025. None of the dates, titles or other references from that time have been ch...

Brief: Trump says Iran deal close, World Central Kitchen cuts Gaza aid

24 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week: 235 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 880 Palestinians in Gaza. The Iran and US were said to be making progress in negotiat...

Another Take: What an Ebola outbreak reveals about vaccine inequity

23 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on February 21, 2021. None of the dates, titles, or other references from ...

San Diego’s Muslims, a mosque, and a city shaken

22 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We hear how San Diego’s Muslim community is grieving, supporting one another, and trying to move forward after an attack that shattered their se...

Why are India’s mosques turning into temple disputes?

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From mosques to temples, old religious battles are back in India’s courts. A law passed after the Babri Masjid dispute was meant to stop exactly...

The implosion of Keir Starmer’s Labour

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing the biggest crisis of his leadership after Labour’s bruising election losses sparked panic...

What’s behind the forced disappearances in Ecuador?

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ecuadorians say civilians are being abducted off the street as part of the military crackdown on drug cartels. President Daniel Noboa deployed Ecuador...

500 activists sailed toward Gaza. This is what happened.

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What is it actually like on board a flotilla to Gaza, knowing you'll likely be targeted and imprisoned? Until now, it's a story that's been told mostl...

Brief: Ceasefire extension in Lebanon doesn’t stop Israeli bombing. Palestinians mark 78 years since the Nakba

17 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week: 228 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 870 Palestinians in Gaza. Ceasefire extension in Lebanon doesn’t stop Israeli b...

Another Take: The cruise is over, but coronavirus has crews stranded at sea

16 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on June 1, 2020. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that ...

Hantavirus: how scared should we be?

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Three people have died after a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, which provoked global concern and revived memories of COVID-19. Experts stress it...

Iran, Taiwan, and trade: Trump’s high‑stakes return to Beijing

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

US President Donald Trump returns to Beijing after nine years to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping. The trade war, conflict in Iran, and rising fears ...

How US donor bodies were sold for Israeli military training

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The University of Southern California has been selling bodies donated for scientific research and education to the U.S. Navy. Some are being used to t...

Is the Pentagon’s UFO dump a political distraction?

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The US Department of Defense released 162 files on unidentified flying objects (UFOs), following an order from President Donald Trump. The files inclu...

Inside US Democrats' Gaza fight - and what it means for 2028 elections

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As Kamala Harris weighs another run in 2028, the Democratic Party faces a split over Israel policy. A new report suggests it may have cost votes in 20...

Brief: Israel continues to strike Gaza. Israeli attacks across Lebanon despite ceasefire

10 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, 221 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 850 Palestinians in Gaza. Israel continues to strike Gaza. Israeli attacks across Leb...

Another Take: Why is land in the West Bank being sold off to US citizens?

09 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on January 22, 2025. None of the dates, titles, or other references from t...

Justice for Shireen: The American investigation

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 Unite...

Inside the Israeli bloc that could topple Netanyahu

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Israel’s opposition is uniting to try to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in upcoming elections. Former Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett ...

‘This is my last voice note’: how piracy returned to Somalia and Yemen

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Could OPEC break lead to era of energy volatility?

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 cr...

Would you bet on the next disaster? The rise of prediction markets

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is the rise of prediction markets unstoppable? Companies like Polymarket and Kalshi have boomed and so have the controversies that surround them. US S...

Brief: Israel extending control of land in Gaza. Trump does not rule out new hostilities with Iran. 

03 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Another Take: Was hope of aid for Gaza seized with the Freedom Flotilla?

02 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Michael Jackson’s biopic and what it leaves out

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new estate-backed film, Michael, tells the story of Michael Jackson’s rise from Gary, Indiana to global fame, highlighting hits like Thriller ...

How rebels teamed up to shake Mali and the Kremlin’s grip

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Explosions rocked Mali's capital on April 25 as rebels carried out coordinated attacks across the country. Mali’s defence minister was killed al...

What does Chornobyl look like 40 years later?

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An inside look at Chornobyl, 40 years after the disaster. The exclusion zone remains radioactive - now shaped by war. From deserted cities to returnin...

Is a US-Iran deal still possible?

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, with a US naval blockade still in place. Around 3,000 Iran-bound containers are stranded in Pakistan ...

What does the White House dinner shooting mean for Trump?

26 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Gunshots shattered the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, throwing Washington’s biggest night into chaos. We unpack how it happened, who ...

Brief: No peace talks between US and Iran. Israel intensifies its attacks on Gaza. 

26 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, 207 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 809 Palestinians in Gaza. No peace talks between US and Iran. Israel intensifies its ...

Another Take: Lost childhood - Haiti’s kids in the grip of gangs

25 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on February 25, 2025. None of the dates, titles, or other references from ...

How Israel targeted and killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amal Khalil was killed while reporting on an Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon during a 10-day ceasefire. She is the ninth journalist killed in L...

How Trump’s Iran war is driving military dissent

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As the US expands its war with Iran, opposition is growing - not just among the public, but inside the military itself. Some service members are quest...

Did UK universities pay to ‘spy’ on pro‑Palestine students?

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Twelve elite British universities are accused of hiring a private security firm with military intelligence ties to track pro-Palestine student protest...

The US exit from Syria, explained

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The United States has pulled its troops out of Syria, ending a decade-long presence. But the fight isn’t over. As power shifts on the ground, Ku...

The Flotillas, Part 1: What does it take to sail to Gaza?

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is The Flotillas, a three-part documentary series from The Take. Part One: It was just a few boats and a radical idea – break the maritime ...

Brief: Tensions continue in the Strait of Hormuz. Israel draws yellow line in Lebanon

19 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week: 200 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 773 Palestinians in Gaza. Tensions continue in the Strait of Hormuz. Israel draws yel...

Another Take: War at the doorstep – everyday life in southern Lebanon

18 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on August 16, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from th...

Inside Kharg Island, Iran’s oil lifeline under threat

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kharg Island is the heart of Iran’s oil trade and now a front-line target in the war. The US has struck military sites on the island and is enfo...

A possible ceasefire in Lebanon — will it hold?

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Israel and Lebanon have held their first direct talks in more than 30 years, and now there are signs of a possible ceasefire. But months of fighting h...

More than $5 trillion in US taxes: Who gets it?

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Tax Day, trillions flow into the United States government. But new analysis shows a significant share is directed toward war, defense contractors, ...

Who is keeping the fight alive in Sudan’s war?

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why is Sudan still at war? The answer starts with the powers fuelling the conflict. Three years into the fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces an...

Brief: US plans Hormuz closure, Israel attacks south Lebanon ahead of talks

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 US president Donald Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after talks between Iran and the US failed to produce an agreement. Israel c...

Brief: US and Iran fail to reach a deal. Gaza’s humanitarian crisis deepening

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, 193 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 749 Palestinians in Gaza. US and Iran fail to reach a deal. Gaza’s humanitarian...

Another Take: The life and death of one Palestinian child

11 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on May 26, 2021. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that ...

Will the US war machine doom the Iran ceasefire?

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How do we make sense of the last 40 days? After the threat to wipe out a civilization, the scars of the war so far are only just becoming visible. As ...

Does a US-Iran ceasefire mean the end of the war?

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After US President Donald Trump's incendiary rhetoric pushed tensions toward the brink, Washington and Tehran have agreed to a ceasefire in the US-Isr...

How Trump’s promise to ‘wipe out’ Iran could backfire on US power

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 ‘A whole civilization will die tonight’ was the latest in US President Donald Trump’s escalating threats to Iran to open the S...

Why Pakistan is key in the US-Israel war on Iran

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As Pakistan tries to mediate between the United States and Iran, another conflict is growing closer to home. What gives Pakistan leverage in the Iran ...

How Asia became ground zero for the oil crisis

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As oil flows come under threat due to the Iran war, parts of Asia are already under strain. Fuel supplies are tightening, prices are rising, and some ...

Brief: Trump sets new deadline for Iran. Israel passes death penalty law for Palestinians.

05 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

  This week: 186 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 713 Palestinians in Gaza. Trump sets new deadline for Iran. Israel passes deat...

Another Take: The meaning of Easter in Palestine

04 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on March 29, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from tha...

Palestine 36: A film about a revolt that nearly changed history

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Before Israeli occupation, there was British colonialism. We speak to director Annemarie Jacir about Palestine 36, her epic film about the 1936 Palest...

Who’s in charge in Iran after leadership strikes?

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Strikes on Iran have killed senior figures, raising questions about who still holds power. We take a closer look at the key players inside Iran’...

Why Iran says its universities are being targeted

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The war on Iran is spreading into classrooms and campuses. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened American universities in neighbor...

Why Iran believes it can outlast the US

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Iran appears to believe it can survive this war. That calculation may be shaping its stance on a ceasefire, even as strikes continue and talk of US tr...

What is the 'Greater Israel' project?

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A vision long embedded in Israeli politics is coming into clearer view. We look at the "Greater Israel" project – where it comes from, how it ha...

Brief: Houthis launch attacks on Israel. Israeli soldiers accused of torturing toddler

29 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week: 179 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 692 Palestinians in Gaza. Yemeni Houthis launch missile attacks on Israel. Israel exp...

Another Take: The Chagos Islands, the UK and the US

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on February 27, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from ...

How close is the US to a quagmire in Iran?

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The US is mobilizing ground troops, while saying it has a 15-point plan to end the US-Israel war on Iran. Tehran denies negotiations and continues to ...

Why Iraq is the most fragile front in the US-Israel war on Iran

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

War has spread into Iraq, where strikes by the United States and Israel hit Iran-backed groups, and the militias fire back. Oil has stopped flowing th...

Inside Trump’s quiet plan to ‘take’ Cuba

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

International convoys are bringing aid to Cuba to protest the US fuel blockade, as Cuba continues to fend off US threats of a takeover. With Cubans co...

Is war turning Tehran’s air into a chemical weapon?

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Black rain fell over Tehran after oil depot strikes in the US-Israel war on Iran filled the sky with toxic petrochemical smoke. The contamination can ...

How the Iran war is about to hit your wallet

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Strikes on gas sites are now part of the US-Israel war with Iran. But its effect will echo far beyond the Gulf, hitting power, food, and prices worldw...

Brief: Trump gives Iran a 48hr ultimatum. Israel is intensifying attacks on Gaza

22 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week: 172 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 677 Palestinians in Gaza. Trump has given Iran a 48-hour ultimatum. Israel is intensi...

Another Take: What did Elon Musk get from DOGE – and what’s next?

21 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on June 2, 2025. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that ...

Will Europe be pulled into the Iran war?

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As US President Donald Trump pushes deeper into war with Iran, Europe is keeping its distance, calling it “not our war”. But as strikes on...

How simple drones are outwitting Pakistan’s military

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Drone attacks are reaching deeper into Pakistan, hitting sensitive areas and raising alarm. Officials call them rudimentary, but analysts warn their i...

Who will answer for the Iranian schoolchildren killed in Minab?

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A United States missile strike destroyed a primary school in Minab, Iran. It killed more than 170 people, most of them young children. An Al Jazeera i...

Why Iranians are taking to Tehran's streets during war

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As bombs hit cities across Iran, thousands take to the streets in defiance. From Tehran University to the protests in the capital, how Iranians are re...

What the Iran war looks like from the West Bank

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As the Iran war continues, attention is fixed on missiles flying across the region. But in the occupied West Bank, missile shrapnel falls on Palestini...

Brief: Iranian missiles hit central Israel. Israel continues to carry out strikes on Gaza.

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week: 165 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 658 Palestinians in Gaza. Iranian missiles hit central Israel. US bombs critical Iran...

Another Take: Iran, the US and the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on May 24, 2019. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that ...

Why China’s citizens are rooting for Iran in the US-Israel war

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

China is more affected than any country outside the Gulf by the US-Israel war due to its energy reliance on Iran. But as the war reshapes global trade...

How will Iran’s new supreme leader change the war?

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei as the Islamic Republic’s new supreme leader after his father was killed in US-Israeli strikes. Little-known pub...

The hidden battlefield: Censorship in the Israel–Iran war

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As missiles strike across Israel and Iran, what are we really allowed to see? With strict censorship and limited access, journalists and the public ar...