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Israel is killing the people who could end its wars

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From Iran to Gaza and Lebanon, assassinations have repeatedly removed figures capable of negotiating an end to conflict.

Ukraine fires drone barrage as Russia launches elections

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Russia's first parliamentary election since the invasion opens with no antiwar party on the ballot.

Bomb attack at Pakistan mosque kills at least 15, injures 50

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Attack not immediately claimed, but ISIL and Pakistani Taliban (TTP) active in the region and regularly target troops.

‘This is a war’: South Africa battles femicide as women’s bodies pile up

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Bodies of nine women have been found in a Johannesburg neighbourhood in two months, as worries grow over women's safety.

India star Sooryavanshi urged to be patient, says coach Gambhir

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi told to be patient after playing back up to Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson in Sri Lanka series.

Bayern and England’s Kane not focused on Ballon d’Or despite 73-goal season

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Harry Kane could become first Ballon d'Or from England since 2001, but striker focused on Bayern Munich trophies.

Why the Kremlin fears even the ‘managed opposition’ in Russia

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The risk of a protest vote was too high at the Duma elections so a pre-election crackdown was carried out.

Video: Influencers accused of exploiting Nepal flood survivors

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‘Aid influencers’ are being accused of exploiting Nepal flood victims to boost social media followers.

Israel would rather not watch NAZA

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The backlash against the Gaza documentary is part of a broader refusal to confront the reality of the genocide.

‘Just ask Grok’: How ISIL is using Big Tech’s AI to build bombs

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Evidence shared exclusively with Al Jazeera shows ISIL supporters sharing ways to bypass AI safeguards.

Indonesia acquires first aircraft carrier amid military upgrade

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Indonesia says vessel will be used to aid disaster relief across the archipelago.

Philippines school shooting leaves at least two dead

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‘Outrageous lies’: How Israeli voters are shrugging off Western sanctions

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New sanctions highlight Israel's isolation, yet analysts say they won't sway voters before October's elections.

In Yemen, war at home and in the region drives up prices

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Families in Sanaa brace for higher food and transport costs after first fuel price increase in four years.

Nigerian police probe death in custody of 37 illegal mining suspects

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Officials blame disease outbreak for deaths as survivor suggests they suffocated.

Oman oil escape route: How ship-to-ship transfers work — despite big risks

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Oman’s Sohar port is becoming a popular spot for ship-to-ship oil transfers amid continued Hormuz blockade.

Russia’s parliamentary election: Who’s on the ballot, and why it matters

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United Russia won more than two-thirds of the Duma's seats in the 2021 election and is poised to dominate the body again

UN mission alleges crimes against humanity in Iranian protest crackdown

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A UN fact-finding mission has concluded Iranian forces committed crimes against humanity.

South Korea says US-North Korea talks possible, rules out Hormuz deployment

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South Korean president will facilitate US-North Korea talks but will not deploy troops in US war on Iran.

Fire engulfs Zaporizhzhia shopping centre after Russian strike

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A Russian strike hit a shopping centre in Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine, sparking a major fire.

Australia to detain tourists who overstay visas amid immigration crackdown

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More than 77,000 visa overstayers face detention or departure as Australia cracks down on immigration violations.

Could this economic squeeze sway US voters?

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Americans on the lower end of the economy are feeling the impact of higher borrowing costs and weaker purchasing power.

New tiger cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century

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Leopardus tilcayo is the first new living cat species named and described in more than a century.

Japan’s interest rate hiked to 31-year high at 1.25% as inflation rises

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Bank of Japan raises benchmark interest rate from 1 to 1.25 percent, pledging to help counter inflation risks.

Critics in meltdown over US cheese giant Tillamook halal label

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Critics have launched a boycott campaign against US cheese giant Tillamook over its new halal labelling.

Italy to deploy warships to protect shipping through Bab al-Mandeb

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Italy's defence minister warns of severe economic fallout if Bab al-Mandeb becomes impassable, bypassing EU delays.

Drone attacks by Colombian armed groups more than double in early 2026

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Civilians are caught in the crossfire of drone attacks between armed groups and government forces.

US Veteran told he is ‘embarrassing’ uniform over Israeli bonds stance

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A veteran was told he is ‘embarrassing’ his uniform for protesting Palm Beach County’s $1B investment in Israel bonds.

Syria warns Israel poses ‘the greatest threat’ to Middle East stability

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UNSC meeting on Syria turned into a heated debate between Israel and Turkiye over troops in Syrian territory.

UN findings show US strikes on Minab could be war crimes

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UN-backed human rights experts say the US committed possible war crimes when it launched two strikes.