The Best of Al Jazeera English
10+ most popular Al Jazeera English articles, as voted by our community.
Hear the human story and join the discussion. We go beyond cold facts and bring to light what matters. For breaking news alerts, follow @AJENews.
Al Jazeera English on Climate Crisis
The Pacific’s future: ‘It’s either rats or reefs’
Invasive species are driving biodiversity loss in the Pacific. Island nations can fight them, if the world helps.
Al Jazeera English on Crypto
Is crypto about to go extinct?
It will likely survive, but only after more firms and currencies crash and burn. Here’s why.
Al Jazeera English on Food History
Harvesting ‘true cinnamon’: The story of the Ceylon spice
Ceylon cinnamon has been produced in Sri Lanka for generations. But experienced peelers are becoming a rare commodity.
Al Jazeera English on Media
Bad news: Headlines are indeed getting more negative and angrier
New research shows that right-leaning media outlets tend to be more negative and angry. But the left peddles fear, too.
Al Jazeera English on Sports
Why Qatar 2022 was also Africa’s World Cup
Tournament was an indication of continent’s growth, with Morocco’s run crowning impressive displays by African teams.
Al Jazeera English on Syria
Syria's civil war explained from the beginning
The Syrian civil war is the deadliest conflict the 21st century has witnessed thus far.
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The tiny murder scenes of forensic scientist Frances Glessner Lee
Lee was a diorama-maker, criminal investigation educator and the first female police captain in the US.
Modern ID systems: Watching a global identity crisis unfold
On International Identity Day, it is time to question whether technology-based identity systems are actually inclusive.
First internet addiction rehab clinic opens in Algeria
Health experts at the new clinic agree that internet overuse has emerged as a national issue.
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How ‘alternative facts’ threaten US democracy
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