The Take

What’s behind the police targeting of gay men in Madrid?

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Madrid, gay men say targeted police raids and humiliating strip searches are on the rise, defying Spain’s image as a leader in LGBTQ rights. ...

500 days on, how Hamas survived Israel’s war on Gaza

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hamas has survived 500 days of relentless bombardment, defying Israel's repeated vows to destroy it. Despite its losses, including assassinations of p...

Brief: Questions about next phase of Gaza deal after 6th exchange

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: A sixth exchange of capt...

Another Take: Ukraine’s other land grab

15 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on April 7th, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from th...

Mohammed el-Kurd: how do we get beyond Palestinian ‘perfect victims’?

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mohammed el-Kurd was first known for defending his home against Israeli settlers in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of Jerusalem. Now, he’s known...

What’s behind Trump and Musk’s fearmongering about South Africa?

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Seizing land of its white citizens without compensation – that’s the claim US President Donald Trump has used to justify cutting off aid t...

What fallout does Jordan face from Trump’s Gaza plan?

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

King Abdullah II of Jordan met United States President Donald Trump at a critical moment. With Jordan hosting more than two million Palestinian refuge...

With ‘maximum pressure’ back on the table, what will Iran do next?

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Iran is facing a changed Middle East as it marks the anniversary of the Islamic revolution. With weakened allies and growing tensions with Israel and ...

Why did Bad Bunny's anthem to Puerto Rico strike a global chord?

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bad Bunny’s new album, Debi Tirar Mas Fotos, became the number-one streamed album worldwide. It mixes different Puerto Rican music genres and to...

Brief: Fifth exchange takes place as Gaza ceasefire holds

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: An exchange of captives ...

Another Take: A history of Gaza’s worst and best days

08 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on November 6, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from t...

Trump wants the US to take over Gaza. What does that mean?

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump has again restated his plans of turning Gaza into a new Riviera. Where did this idea come from – and how feasible is it? In this...

Has Trump broken Canada’s relationship with the US?

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From booing at sports events to boycotting products, Canada is taking a sharp look at its neighbour to the south. United States President Donald Trump...

What’s behind Trump’s war on USAID?

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

USAID, America’s lead aid agency, could also be nearing its end, after US President Donald Trump ordered a halt to foreign aid. Trump said the a...

How will President Ahmed Al-Sharaa shape Syria’s future?

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Once an al-Qaeda-affiliated fighter, Syria’s interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa now governs a nation in flux. He claims to be focused on stability, ...

What Netanyahu’s return to the White House means for Gaza

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to the US to meet with President Donald Trump. This is the first White House invitation to a fore...

Another Take: What the billionaire space race means for the rest of us

02 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every weekend, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on July 19, 2021. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that ...

Another Take: Gold, arms, Egypt – the downfall of a US senator

01 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on September 26, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from...

How did China’s DeepSeek outsmart ChatGPT?

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new AI rival from China is shaking up Silicon Valley. DeepSeek matches ChatGPT’s power but says it was built faster and for a fraction of the ...

Rwanda, M23, and the battle for DR Congo’s Goma

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bodies are lining the streets of Goma, and hospitals are overwhelmed after an escalation in the long-simmering conflict in the Democratic Republic of ...

 Can the Colombian leader stand up to the US and make peace at home?

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro is facing a critical moment. Violence near the Venezuelan border, a state of emergency, and US deportation fl...

As Palestinians in Gaza return, how has life changed?

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a long-awaited ceasefire, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians return to find their homes in ruins. As they face the overwhelming task of rebui...

As Trump exits the Paris Accords, what’s at stake for the climate?

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

‘Drill, baby, drill’ is the new refrain of President Donald Trump’s second term. As Trump pulls out of the Paris Accords – aga...

Brief: Gaza captive releases continue, Israel delays Lebanon withdrawal

26 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: A second exchange of cap...

Another Take: You can run from Belarus, but can you hide?

25 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on August 11, 2021. None of the dates, titles, or other references from th...

Why is Israel cracking down on the West Bank after Gaza ceasefire?

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There is no ceasefire in the occupied West Bank. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the start of a “large-scale military operat...

How is Mexico planning for the border crisis?

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mass deportations, trade threats and revived border policies. Trump’s return puts Mexico on edge. How are these plans being felt on the ground, ...

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

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Expansions of illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank are proceeding at a record pace, and in the US town of Teaneck, New Jersey, some residents...

Inauguration 2025: The Trump world order

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From declaring an emergency on the US-Mexico border to announcing that the US will retake the Panama Canal, Donald Trump introduced several bold propo...

What does the second Trump inauguration mean for mass deportations?

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Just hours before President Trump’s second term begins, many immigrants face uncertainty. Trump has pledged to use law enforcement, the military...

Brief: Gaza ceasefire begins after brief delay

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: A ceasefire began in Gaz...

Another Take: Inside the journey across the Darien Gap

18 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on May 20, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that ...

Gabor Mate: Gaza, Zionism, and the ‘exploitation’ of Jewish trauma

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From embracing Zionism as a Holocaust survivor to becoming a vocal critic of Israeli policies, renowned doctor and author Gabor Maté reflects o...

What does the Gaza ceasefire mean?

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hamas and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire set to start on Sunday. The deal includes humanitarian aid to Gaza, Israel’s gradual withdrawal, the...

What is fueling South Korea’s political drama?

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Impeachment proceedings against suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol are in full swing. Authorities have made a second attempt to detain him...

What will Lebanon’s next chapter mean for Hezbollah?

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lebanon has elected a president and a new prime minister after two years of deadlock. But who are Joseph Aoun and Nawaf Salam, and what's next for Leb...

What’s behind Big Tech’s embrace of Trump’s return?

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a dramatic reversal, Meta has axed its fact-checking program – the latest signalling of Big Tech bowing to incoming president Donald Trump. W...

Brief: New media rules for Israeli military, Palestinian film on Oscar shortlist

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Israel attacked displace...

Another Take: An uncertain election victory for Canada’s Trudeau

11 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on September 24, 2021. None of the dates, titles, or other references from...

Why is Los Angeles on fire?

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The fires burning through Los Angeles now are already the worst in the history of California, a state known for its wildfires. Thousands have lost the...

What is Jimmy Carter’s global legacy?

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At the end of a six-day funeral service, former US President Jimmy Carter will be laid to rest next to his wife in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. Th...

Why is the Palestinian Authority targeting Palestinians?

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Palestinian Authority is intensifying operations in the occupied West Bank, with violent crackdowns in Jenin and efforts to silence dissent, inclu...

Identity politics gone wrong (and how to fix it)

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Identity politics has become a defining buzzword in US politics, coming under fire for being a type of political representation without real change. B...

What lies ahead for global politics in 2025?

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As 2025 unfolds, the world faces significant shifts. From climate crises in West Africa to continuing wars in Gaza and Sudan, Al Jazeera correspondent...

Brief: Israel kills nearly 200 in Gaza, PA bans Al Jazeera in West Bank

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Israeli attacks in Gaza ...

Another Take: Why is tourism a problem in Barcelona?

04 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on July 4, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that ...

2024 in Review: The future of Hamas in Gaza

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined our year at The Take. This originally aired on October 22. None of the da...

2024 in Review: Israel attacks Lebanon

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined our year at The Take. This originally aired on October 1. None of the dat...

2024 in Review: The global silence on Sudan’s civil war

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined our year at The Take. This originally aired on September 30. None of the ...

2024 in Review: The aftermath of Venezuela’s contested election

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined 2024 at The Take. This originally aired on September 3. None of the dates...

2024 in Review: Russia’s war on Ukraine enters uncharted territory

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined 2024 at The Take. This originally aired on November 21. None of the dates...

Brief: Israel burns hospital as mass displacement continues

29 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Israeli forces set fire ...

Another Take: The story of Hind Rajab

28 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

2024 in Review: The warnings of the Democratic National Convention

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined 2024 at The Take. This originally aired on August 23. None of the dates, ...

2024 in Review: Bangladesh’s political earthquake

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined 2024 at The Take. This originally aired on August 6. None of the dates, t...

2024 in Review: Inside the Gaza encampment at Columbia University

25 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined 2024 at The Take. This originally aired on April 25. None of the dates, t...

2024 in Review: Syria before the fall of Assad

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined 2024 at The Take. This originally aired on March 15. None of the dates, t...

2024 in Review: The armed conflict in eastern DR Congo

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined 2024. This originally aired on February 27. None of the dates, titles, or...

Brief: US bombs Yemen, Israel continues attacks at Gaza hospital

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Israel killed dozens in ...

Another Take: Mayotte's story of migration

21 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on May 10, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that ...

What is the trauma of bearing witness to genocide?

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when people feel they’ve reached capacity as witnesses? For writer and clinical psychologist Hala Alyan, her work is to preserve th...

Can the US healthcare system ever be fair for Black patients?

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When a new kidney could save your life, every minute counts. When Jazmin Evans discovered she could have received a kidney four years earlier, she was...

Why are Mozambique’s youth protesting?

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Protests have erupted across Mozambique, where a disputed election has sparked a powerful movement for change. Thousands are defying a violent governm...

Why is Israel bombing Syria?

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As Syria navigates a fragile political transition, Israel has wiped out much of Syrian military assets, pushed further into Syrian territory, and appr...

What is the environmental cost of AI search?

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As tech companies increase their AI production, the environmental costs are coming to light. What are the resources fuelling the AI revolution? And ho...

Brief: Israel escalates strikes in Syria and seizes territory

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Israel killed dozens in ...

Another Take: How the Assads took Syria

14 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on July 8, 2020. None of the dates, titles, or other references have been ...

How did American Muslims help shape US history?

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Centuries after the first Muslims stepped foot in America, the United States is home to nearly 4 million Muslim Americans. In ‘American Muslims:...

After Trump’s win, Haitian migrants face an uncertain future

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In recent months, tens of thousands of Haitians have fled escalating gang violence and a worsening humanitarian crisis in their home country. Most of ...

Sednaya prison falls, revealing the Assads’ legacy of torture

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thousands of prisoners held in Syria’s notorious prisons remain unaccounted for, days after President Bashar al-Assad fled for Russia. Families ...

Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha: breaking free with words

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When everything is lost, what remains? For Mosab Abu Toha, it’s poetry. He shares how his verses capture the grief and resilience of Gaza in the...

After al-Assad falls, what’s ahead for Syria?

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In an 11-day offensive, Syrian opposition fighters have ended more than 50 years of Assad family rule. President Bashar al-Assad has fled to Moscow. A...

Brief: Syrian opposition says Assad has fled as they enter Damascus

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As Israel’s war on Gaza and Lebanon continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Syrian opposition fighters have ...

Another Take: In ‘inaccessible cities,’ the experience of those with disabilities

07 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on July 22, 2022. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that...

As France’s Notre Dame reopens, whose heritage is worth $1bn?

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Notre Dame of Paris is reopening with great fanfare after a $1bn rebuilding effort following a devastating fire nearly six years ago. But why do some ...

Why South Korea's president suddenly declared martial law

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A wild six hours ensued in South Korea after President Yoon Suk-yeol suddenly declared martial law. Parliament swiftly countered, ending the brief cri...

Why is Joe Biden in Angola?

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Angola rolls out the red carpet for US President Joe Biden’s last-ditch trip to Africa. With just over a month left in office, what does Biden’s t...

What is happening in Syria?

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past week, Syrian opposition fighters have seized control of Aleppo and advanced further south towards Hama. This unexpected move has reignit...

Surviving Gaza’s wounds: A young amputee’s fight for healing

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

At just 13, Leyan, an amputee from Gaza, travels to the United States for medical treatment. Her journey reflects the immense challenges faced by thou...

Brief: Memorial held for Nasrallah, Syrian rebels make swift advances

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As Israel’s war on Gaza and Lebanon continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Palestinians in Gaza are prepari...

Another Take: Is Silicon Valley going MAGA?

30 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on August 2, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from tha...

Eating our way out of climate collapse

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A third of greenhouse gas emissions come from the food industry, largely from meat, dairy and eggs. The international Plant Based Treaty aims to comba...

Will the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire hold in Lebanon?

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has taken effect, aiming to end more than a year of war in Lebanon. As displaced families return home and cel...

Why are men jailed at US prison setting themselves alight?

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Imprisoned people are setting themselves on fire at a US jail. At Red Onion State Prison in Virginia, we examine the racism and abuse that leave them ...

Trapped for gold: The dangers facing illegal miners in South Africa

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hundreds of illegal gold miners known as “Zama Zamas” are in an underground standoff against police in South Africa. Authorities are cutting off f...

What’s behind the Sahel’s wave of coups?

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does the wave of coups in the Sahel mean for its people? Since 2020, Central and West Africa have faced more than 10 coup attempts. Meanwhile, gl...

Brief: Hamas announces death of captive, US vetoes UN resolution

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Iran continues, we’re coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Hamas announ...

Another Take: A radical antidote for climate despair

23 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on November 14, 2022. None of the dates, titles, or other references from ...

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant. What’s next?

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and H...

Is the Russia-Ukraine war entering uncharted territory?

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new phase in the Russia-Ukraine war is continuing to escalate. Ukraine sent US and UK-made missiles into Russia this week, while the Kremlin has loo...

The faces behind Trump’s Cabinet picks

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

President-elect Donald Trump is quickly naming his Cabinet, set to shape his agenda for the next four years. While some Americans are eager for change...

What's next for the war in Lebanon?

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Israel renewed and intensified its bombardment of Beirut’s suburbs this week, assassinating Mohamed Afif, Hezbollah’s chief spokesman, on Sunday. ...

Why is Australia trying to ban social media for children?

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian government is set to implement the world’s strictest ban on social media for children. The law would prohibit children under the age ...

Brief: Netanyahu corruption trial looms, Israel bombs Beirut

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As Israel’s war on Gaza and Lebanon continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Israeli attacks on displaced Pal...

Another Take: The threat of annexation in the West Bank

16 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on April 17, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from tha...

As Sudan’s civil war rages on, what price do women pay?

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Widespread sexual violence is becoming a tragic hallmark of Sudan’s ongoing civil war. Women and children also make up the majority of the 14 millio...

After deadly floods, Spain faces a political storm

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The deadly floods in Spain have revealed a deeper crisis, as public outrage grows over government mismanagement in Valencia. With mud-slinging at the ...

‘We’ve tried everybody else’: what’s next for Sri Lanka’s turn to the left?

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sri Lanka has seen it all: from the 2022 economic collapse, the mass protests that followed, and the legacy of a 26-year civil war. As the newly elect...

What a match in Amsterdam says about Israel’s future in football

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Israeli football fans took to the streets of Amsterdam, chanting slogans like “no children left in Gaza” and tearing down Palestinian flags before...

What Trump 2.0 means for the rest of the world

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From Buenos Aires to Pyongyang, the world is reacting to the return of Donald Trump. We speak to Al Jazeera journalists across the globe about how a s...