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Al Jazeera English

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Clad has been grading Al Jazeera English segments since Jun 2026 — 235 reports so far, published as notable segments air. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Iran, Israel & Gaza, Foreign Policy. Every report checks the segment's load-bearing claims against primary sources, then scores the coverage for factual accuracy, political lean, and how the public received it — so you can see how Al Jazeera English's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

Latest reports

C- Grade

Political Lean 15% Left-leaning

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Hichilema sworn in for second term after Zambia’s disputed August election

Sep 2, 2026

This 48-second Al Jazeera English YouTube Short shows footage of Hakainde Hichilema’s inauguration at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka on 1 September 2026, overlaid with excerpts from his acceptance speech. He thanks Zambians for renewing the UPND mandate, references the 2021 'new dawn' victory, and declares the second term will focus on a 'pro Zambian agenda' of economic growth and recovery, ending with a reference to divine will. The clip contains no reporter narration, graphics, named experts, or additional sourcing beyond the speech audio. It presents the event as a straightforward democratic renewal without referencing the 13 August election results, opposition challenges, or surrounding controversies.

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C+ Grade

Political Lean 45% Left-leaning

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Trump administration faces Iran war, $40 trillion debt, and strained alliances

Sep 1, 2026

The segment examines challenges to US global leadership under President Trump in his second term, focusing on the ongoing war with Iran, the national debt reaching $40 trillion, and tensions with allies like Canada and NATO members. It highlights rising oil costs, sanctions threats, military strikes, and trade disputes including 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. Guests Ambassador Daniel Freed and Steven Warheim discuss governance issues, alliance strains, and economic pressures. The broadcast includes reports on China-Russia-India summits, election interference claims, and shifting ally alignments such as the Mecca defense agreement.

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B Grade

Political Lean 35% Left-leaning

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Iran spokesperson vows resistance to US strikes and sanctions amid Hormuz tensions

Sep 1, 2026

Al Jazeera English aired a live segment from Tehran featuring Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson responding to recent US-Iran exchanges. The official addressed US strikes, mediation efforts, the Islamabad MOU, Oman joint statement on Hormuz, sanctions' impact on education, and routine IAEA contacts. The segment focused on Iran's framing of events as US violations and its commitment to resistance and defense.

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A- Grade

Political Lean Centered

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GTA 6 digital-only launch sparks CyberLeek leak and ownership debate

Aug 31, 2026

The short covers the recent CyberLeek gameplay leak of GTA 6, the group's stated anger over digital-only releases, and the game's November 19, 2026 launch after a 13-year gap. It notes Rockstar's reported $1B+ spend and confirms the game will ship without a disc. Examples include Sony removing 551 StudioCanal films from UK PS libraries in September 2026 without refunds and Ubisoft revoking The Crew access in 2024. It references high digital-sales shares, Sony's January 2028 end to new PS discs, Xbox reports of disc-to-digital conversion and a potential discless next console, plus vinyl's $1B+ US sales in 2025 as counter-trend.

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A Grade

Political Lean Centered

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Hundreds attend Zohran Mamdani lookalike contest at Washington Square Park

Aug 30, 2026

Al Jazeera English aired a brief video report on a Zohran Mamdani lookalike contest held Sunday, August 30, 2026, in Washington Square Park, New York. Hundreds gathered as nine contestants competed for a $100 prize in an event organized by the London-based Sonder app to launch in the city. Part-time actor Amadeo Fusca won by emulating Mamdani's style, including a Knicks jersey under a suit jacket. The clip features crowd cheers, organizer comments on turnout, and contestant announcements. Multiple U.S. outlets covered the same lighthearted gathering referencing Mamdani's mayoral style and past rap video.

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A- Grade

Political Lean 5% Right-leaning

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IRGC launches ballistic missiles at US bases in Jordan after US strikes on Larak Island

Aug 30, 2026

The broadcast covers Iran's IRGC claiming ballistic missile strikes on two US bases in Jordan (King Hussein and Al Azraq) in retaliation for recent US strikes on Larak Island. It details Jordan intercepting eight missiles, US confirmation of targeting two IRGC rocket launchers preparing sea mines, and the first known US attack on Iran in a month. Segments include live reporting from Washington and Tehran with Centcom statements. Sourcing relies on IRGC statements via Iranian media, a US official and Centcom on X, Jordan armed forces, and anonymous US sources provided to Al Jazeera. Guests include correspondent Dr. Zeros Manuel Rapalo and reporter CM Kosulo. Throughline is the contained escalation cycle amid Trump administration's shift toward economic pressure.

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C+ Grade

Political Lean 82% Right-leaning

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Al Jazeera reports ongoing Gaza ceasefire violations, West Bank settler attacks, UNRWA facility seizure

Aug 30, 2026

The episode is a weekly roundup of the Gaza conflict and West Bank on Aug 30, 2026, 333 days into the ceasefire. Segments cover continuing Israeli attacks killing six in 24 hours (including farmers and children per UNICEF), the UN Security Council discussion of a US plan linking Israeli withdrawal to Hamas disarmament, ongoing settler attacks and sieges displacing over 2,200 Palestinians, and the Israeli raid closing the last UNRWA vocational centre in occupied East Jerusalem.

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B Grade

Political Lean 35% Left-leaning

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US-Israeli strikes on Iran kill Khamenei, hit Minab school; Hormuz traffic falls 95%

Aug 30, 2026

The segment reviews six months of US-Israeli strikes on Iran that began February 28, 2026. It covers the opening decapitation strikes, the Minab school attack, Iranian retaliation, multiple failed ceasefires, and ongoing attacks on shipping.

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A- Grade

Political Lean Centered

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Nepal Dhading floods destroy homes, trap hydro workers in tunnels; India, China send rescue teams

Aug 29, 2026

Al Jazeera English segment covers the ongoing rescue and recovery after devastating flash floods and mudslides in Nepal's Dhading and surrounding districts along the Trishuli and Bhotekoshi rivers. Correspondent in Dhading describes destroyed homes buried in mud, lost livelihoods, trauma from bodies, and fears of more remains. Second correspondent in Kathmandu details Nepal's requests for Indian and Chinese tunnel-rescue experts at blocked hydropower projects, improving road access and aid delivery, and ongoing risks from a barrier lake plus China-Nepal information sharing.

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B+ Grade

Political Lean 25% Left-leaning

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Trump administration expands Iran sanctions targeting 60 entities, warns on secondary violations

Aug 29, 2026

Al Jazeera English hosted former Bush administration adviser Mark Feifley to discuss the Trump administration’s new sanctions push against Iran. The segment covered Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s August 24 announcement of Operation Economic Outcast, secondary sanctions threats, and the role of Chinese oil purchases in sustaining Iran. It addressed evasion tactics, potential US options if sanctions falter, and diplomatic constraints ahead of a Trump-Xi meeting. Feifley noted reduced Chinese imports but questioned sustained compliance and long-term success without broader enforcement. The discussion highlighted decades of sanctions history and the need for coordinated pressure beyond Treasury actions alone.

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A- Grade

Political Lean Centered

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South Korea cosmetics exports hit record $11.4 billion in 2025, ranking second globally

Aug 29, 2026

The Al Jazeera short covers the rapid growth of South Korea's K-beauty sector, highlighting record cosmetics exports of $11.4 billion in 2025. It notes the nearly 12% increase that lifted the country past the US into second place globally behind France, government designation of the industry as a strategic national asset, and diversification away from China toward the US, Europe, Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Seoul Beauty Week is presented as a key event bringing over 150 companies and investors together to address exports, AI, distribution, and regulations. Examples of company profit growth are cited alongside the broader pivot strategy.

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A- Grade

Political Lean Centered

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Nepal reports nearly 3,000 missing after Himalayan flash flood kills over 670

Aug 29, 2026

The Al Jazeera segment reports from a military camp in Bidur, Nepal, on rescue efforts following a Wednesday flash flood that destroyed villages along the Nepal-China border. It covers grounded helicopters due to rain, family frustration over delayed aid, highway clearance, and government statements on prioritizing known survivors while accepting foreign technical help, including from China for tunnel rescues.

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