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    Russian strikes across Ukraine have killed eight people and injured dozens more, according to a report by Al Jazeera. The attacks add to the ongoing toll of civilian casualties from Russia's war in Ukraine, with multiple locations reported hit.

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    EU sanctions 10 individuals and 17 entities over deportations of Ukrainian children●EU sanctions 10 individuals and 17 entities over unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia✉newsWorldEU Politics4 min ago

    The European Union has imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and 17 entities over the unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia. The measures target those deemed responsible for organising or facilitating the forced transfers, which have been widely condemned as a violation of international law and are also the subject of an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin.

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    Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir Enters Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound▼🔔 Update 11:00 local-t - Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Israeli Police Minister Ben-Gvir storms Al-Aqsa Mosque ++ Al-QudsMmastodonWorldUnited Nations6just now

    Al Mayadeen's correspondent reports that Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem. Al-Quds Governorate says around 900 settlers stormed the mosque courtyards since the morning, and Cairo condemned the Israeli escalation in the West Bank. The incident comes amid heightened tensions over access to the contested holy site.

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    Rising sea levels redraw coastlines and threaten coastal cities●Climate change is redrawing coastlines and rising sea levels threaten coastal cities.▶youtubeEnvironmentClimate246.4K46 min ago

    Rising sea levels driven by climate change are reshaping coastlines and putting coastal cities at growing risk of flooding and erosion. The issue, highlighted by Al Jazeera, has drawn wide attention as communities and governments weigh how to adapt, from building sea defences to planning for possible relocation of residents in the most exposed areas.

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    Qatar's Emir Tells Israel to Stop Crying Anti-Semitism at UN●Qatar Emir WARNS Israel: ‘Stop Crying Anti-Semitism’ | FIERY UN Speech EXPOSES Gaza Crisis▶youtubeWarMiddle East565.3K1 h ago

    Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani delivered a sharply worded address at the United Nations, telling Israel to 'stop crying anti-Semitism' and accusing it of using the charge to deflect criticism of its conduct in Gaza. The speech drew wide attention for its blunt framing of the Gaza crisis and Israel's response to international condemnation.

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    Iran pushes diplomacy after Trump rejects peace plan▼Iran insists on diplomatic solution after Trump rejects peace plan✉newsWorldDiplomacy1 h ago

    Iran says it remains committed to a diplomatic solution after US President Donald Trump rejected a proposed peace plan. The rejection, reported widely by international outlets including Reuters and Al-Monitor, has drawn attention to the future of negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Iranian officials maintain they still favour talks, while the US stance leaves the path to an agreement uncertain.

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    Al Jazeera reports from front line in Ethiopia's Afar region●Al Jazeera reports from near front line in Ethiopia’s Afar region https://www. aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2 026/9/28/aMmastodonWorld27 min ago

    Al Jazeera is reporting from near the front line in Ethiopia's Afar region, where fighting has spread, according to its news feed dispatch. The report puts international attention on a conflict zone that has received relatively little coverage, showing conditions close to the fighting and the impact on people in the area.

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    Seoul demands apology over Zelenskyy's North Korean POW remarks▼Seoul demands an apology after Zelenskyy reveals North Korean POWs were sent to South Korea✉newsWarjust now

    South Korea has demanded an apology after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said North Korean prisoners of war captured fighting for Russia had been transferred to South Korea. The comments, made public by the Ukrainian leader, prompted an angry response from Seoul, which objected to how the disclosure was handled and its implications for its handling of North Korean soldiers captured in the war.

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    Strikes hit Sudan cities as army chief defies US visa ban▼Strikes hit Sudan cities as army chief defiant after US visa snub✉newsWarSudan1 h ago

    General strikes have closed markets and disrupted daily life in several Sudanese cities, while army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan remains defiant after Washington barred him and other officials from US visas over the ongoing war. The strike action reflects mounting public anger over the conflict and worsening humanitarian conditions, with the visa measure seen as a rare American sanction against Sudan's military leadership.

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    Mediators still working on Iran-US deal, officials say●Officials say mediators are still working with Iran and the US on a possible deal✉newsWorldUnited Nations1 h ago

    Officials say mediators are continuing efforts to broker a possible deal between Iran and the United States. The talks, run through intermediary mediators, remain ongoing although no agreement has been announced. The report gives no details on the terms being discussed or a timeline for a potential breakthrough, leaving the state of negotiations uncertain.

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    Powerful storm floods US Northeast, knocks out power▼Powerful storm floods US Northeast, causes power outages✉newsEnvironmentWeather43 min ago

    A powerful storm has swept through the northeastern United States, causing flooding and widespread power outages. News outlets including Al Jazeera are reporting on the damage, with residents facing disrupted services and hazardous conditions. Coverage is drawing attention to the scale of the flooding and restoration efforts underway across the affected states.

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    Corals Face Existential Threat as Super El Niño Heats Oceans▼Corals Face an Existential Threat as the Super El Niño Heats Up✉newsEnvironmentOceans42 min ago

    Conservation groups warn that the current super El Niño is pushing ocean temperatures to levels that pose an existential threat to coral reefs worldwide. Rising heat stress is expected to trigger widespread bleaching, putting reefs and the marine life that depends on them at serious risk as the climate pattern intensifies.

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    Iran proposes seven-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz●🟠 UPDATE Iran Proposes Seven-Day Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz The plan includes resuming nuclear talks within a week,MmastodonWarNuclear41 h ago

    Iran has put forward a seven-day proposal that would see the Strait of Hormuz reopened and nuclear talks resumed within a week. The plan, reported by Al Jazeera via GeoWire, links easing the strategic waterway's closure to a fresh round of diplomacy. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical artery for global oil shipments, so any move toward reopening it and restarting negotiations is drawing close international attention.

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    EU releases new humanitarian aid for global crises▼EU unlocks humanitarian aid for crises worldwide✉newsWorldEU Politics4 min ago

    The European Union has unlocked new humanitarian funding to respond to crises around the world. The move, reported by Al Jazeera, adds EU support to relief operations in affected regions. Details on the size of the package and the specific countries set to receive aid have not been included in the reporting so far.

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    EU sanctions ten Russians over barring of Yabloko from elections●Human rights violations in Russia: Council lists ten individuals over the barring of Yabloko from the State Duma elections✉newsWorldHuman Rights1 h ago

    The Council of the European Union has imposed listing measures on ten Russian individuals in response to human rights violations linked to the exclusion of the Yabloko party from Russia's State Duma elections. The move bars those listed from entry to the EU and subjects them to asset freezes. It signals continued EU pressure on Moscow over the treatment of opposition political forces ahead of and during the parliamentary vote.

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    Counter-terror police investigate major incident near RAF base▼Counter-terror police lead investigation into major incident near RAF base, officials say | BBC News▶youtubeWarTerrorism347.1K1 h ago

    Counter-terror police are leading an investigation into what officials describe as a major incident near an RAF base in the UK. The involvement of counter-terrorism units indicates authorities are treating the nature of the incident as potentially serious, though officials have not yet released full details about what happened, whether anyone was injured, or whether any arrests have been made.

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    Russian drone attacks kill five across Ukrainian regions▼Russian drones kill two in market outside Kyiv, three others in different regions, officials say✉newsWarUkraine5 h ago

    Russian drones struck a market outside Kyiv, killing two people, while three others died in attacks in different Ukrainian regions, officials said. The overnight strikes hit civilian areas, adding to a pattern of drone assaults on markets and residential zones. Ukrainian authorities reported the casualties as rescue and emergency crews responded to the impact sites.

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    Five arrested on terrorism charges near UK base used for Iran strikes●Five arrested on ‘terrorism’ charges in UK near base used to strike Iran✉newsBusinessLabor1 h ago

    British police arrested five people on terrorism charges near a UK air base that was used in strikes against Iran. The arrests, reported by Al Jazeera, come amid heightened security around military sites involved in the Iran operation. Authorities have not disclosed detailed information about the suspects or the alleged plot.

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    Houthi officials blame Yemen government for deadly market strike▼Houthi officials accuse Yemen of deadly market strike✉newsBusinessLabor1 h ago

    Houthi officials say a strike hit a market in Yemen, causing deaths, and are holding the Yemeni government responsible. The accusation comes amid the country's ongoing conflict, and details about casualties or the exact location have not yet been independently confirmed. The claim has drawn attention as fighting between the Houthis and government-aligned forces continues to fuel civilian losses.

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    Displaced Palestinians struggle to survive with 'empty hands'▼‘My hands are empty’: Displaced Palestinians struggle to survive✉newsWorldHuman Rights5 h ago

    Displaced Palestinians in Gaza describe being left with nothing as they try to survive after repeated displacement. Reporting by Al Jazeera highlights families who have lost homes, belongings and livelihoods, with one saying 'my hands are empty'. The account underscores the worsening humanitarian conditions facing people who have fled multiple times and now depend almost entirely on aid.

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    Bank of Japan Signals Rate Hike Ahead of Expectations▼Japan's Central Bank Signals Rate Hike Ahead of Market Expectati✉newsBusinessBanking5 h ago

    The Bank of Japan has signalled it may raise interest rates sooner than markets had anticipated. The hawkish signal points to a possible shift away from Japan's long-standing ultra-loose monetary policy. Investors and analysts are watching closely for clues on the timing of the move, as an earlier hike could affect the yen, bond yields and global carry trades.

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    Iran says it is ready for 'doomsday war', FM Araghchi warns▼‘Iran ready for doomsday war’, FM Araghchi says✉newsWar5 h ago

    Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared the country 'ready for a doomsday war', a stark statement reported by Al Jazeera. The remark comes amid heightened regional tensions and signals Tehran's defiant posture in the face of mounting pressure. The comments have drawn attention given ongoing concerns over conflict in the Middle East and Iran's confrontation with Israel and the United States.

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    Five men arrested near RAF Fairford are British nationals●BREAKING: Counter Terror Police says all five men arrested near RAF Fairford are British nationals living in London in t𝕏xGBWarTerrorism3.7K1 h ago

    Counter Terrorism Police say the five men arrested near RAF Fairford are British nationals in their 20s living in London. The arrests near the US Air Force base in Gloucestershire have drawn wide attention, with questions now focusing on the men's motives and whether the base was the intended target.

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    Al Arabiya obtains draft 14-point US-Iran deal●https:// english.alarabiya.net/News/mid dle-east/2026/06/16/al-arabiya-obtains-14point-draft-usiran-deal If the # US - #MmastodonWarNuclear21 h ago

    Al Arabiya reports it has obtained a 14-point draft agreement between the United States and Iran, dated June 16, 2026. Commentary online calls the purported text a complete and unprecedented disaster for US foreign policy, signalling strong criticism of the reported terms.

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    US Diplomat Explains Trump's Rejection of Iran Truce Plan▼US Diplomat Reveals Why Trump Rejected Iran's New Truce Plan✉newsWorld2 h ago

    A US diplomat has revealed the reasons behind President Donald Trump's decision to reject Iran's new truce proposal. The disclosure sheds light on Washington's thinking as tensions with Tehran continue, though details of what the plan contained and why it was turned down remain limited.

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    China extends AI travel curbs to workers' families●China has expanded overseas travel restrictions for top AI professionals in private firms to include the families of key𝕏xCNTechnologyAI10918 min ago

    China has expanded overseas travel restrictions for top AI professionals at private companies to cover the families of key personnel. The move tightens state control over who at leading artificial intelligence firms can leave the country, and it is drawing attention for how far authorities are willing to go to keep sensitive talent at home.

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    Israel has revoked the West Bank credentials of Dutch diplomats in response to the Netherlands' ban on goods from Israeli settlements. The move escalates a diplomatic dispute between the two countries, with the Netherlands having taken a firm stance against products produced in the occupied territories. It highlights growing friction between Israel and European governments over settlement policy and trade measures related to the occupied West Bank.

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    Drone strike on Darfur court gathering kills at least 35●In # Darfur , # Sudan wurden mindestens 35 Menschen getötet, als eine Gerichtsversammlung mit Drohnen angegriffen wurde.MmastodonWarSudan11 h ago

    A drone attack on a court gathering in Darfur, Sudan, killed at least 35 people, according to a rights group that blames the army for the strike. The attack adds to the mounting civilian toll of Sudan's ongoing conflict, and observers are expressing alarm over strikes targeting civilian and judicial gatherings in the region.

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    Drone strikes hit Sudan cities as army chief defies ceasefire pressure●Drone strikes hit Sudan cities as army chief defies pressure for ceasefire✉newsWarSudan5 h ago

    Drone strikes have struck cities across Sudan while the army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, rejected calls for a ceasefire, signaling the war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces will continue. The defiance of regional and international mediation efforts raises fears of further escalation and worsening humanitarian conditions for civilians caught in the fighting.

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    Sudan says fuel depot fires extinguished after RSF drone strike▼Sudan says fire at fuel depots after RSF drone strike in Al Jazirah state extinguished✉newsWarSudan1 h ago

    Sudanese authorities say fires at fuel depots in Al Jazirah state have been extinguished after a drone attack attributed to the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group. The strike hit fuel storage facilities, raising concerns over supply disruptions as the Sudanese army and the RSF continue their war, which has displaced millions and caused one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.

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    Five men arrested over RAF Fairford incident are UK nationals from London●BREAKING: The five men arrested on suspicion over the incident at RAF Fairford are residents of London and UK nationals,𝕏xGBWarTerrorism3761 h ago

    Counter terrorism police say the five men arrested on suspicion over the incident at RAF Fairford are UK nationals who live in London. The announcement confirms details of the suspects' nationality and residence, and attention is now on what the incident involved and whether further arrests or charges follow.

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    SpaceX Outlines 10-Hour Mission Plan for Starship Flight 14●Starship Flight 14 Goes Orbital! SpaceX Reveals 10-Hour Mission | Starship Update▶youtubeScienceSpace253.1K51 min ago

    SpaceX is preparing Starship Flight 14, and reports indicate the mission profile extends to roughly ten hours in a full orbital flight. The update has drawn strong attention from spaceflight enthusiasts tracking the rocket's progress toward operational status, with observers discussing what a longer-duration flight would mean for future Starship missions and lunar plans.

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    Sudan's Burhan vows to defeat RSF 'no matter how long it takes'▼Sudan's Burhan vows to defeat RSF 'no matter how long it takes' - War in Sudan - World✉newsWarSudan6 h ago

    Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has pledged to defeat the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, saying the campaign will continue 'no matter how long it takes'. The declaration underlines his refusal to seek a negotiated end to the civil war, which has displaced millions and created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises since fighting began in April 2023.

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    California studies solar panels over irrigation canals●What California is learning from solar panels built over irrigation canalsYhnScience37145 min ago

    California is testing and evaluating solar panels built over irrigation canals, an approach that generates renewable energy while shading water and reducing evaporation. Early lessons from pilot projects are offering insight into how the technology performs at scale, and the findings are drawing attention as the state weighs ways to expand clean energy and conserve water at the same time.

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    Mapping Israel's 300 West Bank checkpoints●Mapping Israel’s 300 checkpoints: Where they are and how they work https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/28/m apping-isMmastodonWorld22 h ago

    Al Jazeera has published a detailed visual guide to Israel's roughly 300 checkpoints across the occupied West Bank, explaining where they are located and how they operate. The piece notes that Israel has shut West Bank crossings for a week, further restricting Palestinian movement. Readers are sharing it as a reference for understanding daily movement restrictions on Palestinians.

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    Pakistan Orders Hospitals to Prepare for Mass Casualties●Pakistan Tells Hospitals to Clear Bed Space for "Mass Casualty Incident"YhnWorldDefense71 h ago

    Pakistani authorities have instructed hospitals to clear bed space in preparation for a "mass casualty incident", according to Drop Site News. The directive comes amid political tensions following the detention of sisters of former prime minister Imran Khan and planned protests, raising fears of a violent crackdown on demonstrators.

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    Anthropic, OpenAI face antitrust suit over AI slowdown pact●Anthropic, OpenAI et al. face antitrust suit for agreeing to slow AI developmentYhnScienceSpace3251 min ago

    A new antitrust lawsuit targets Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and xAI, alleging the companies agreed to slow AI development. Plaintiffs claim such a plan had been in motion for months, and argue the agreement is self-serving rather than in the public interest. The suit raises questions over whether coordination among leading AI labs on safety-related pauses breaks competition law.

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    France's National Rally makes gains in Senate vote▼France’s far-right National Rally gains ground in Senate vote✉newsWorldElections3 min ago

    France's far-right National Rally has gained ground in the Senate, according to Al Jazeera. The result marks a further advance for the party of Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella in an upper chamber long dominated by mainstream conservative and centre-left forces. The vote comes amid heightened political tension in France following recent legislative instability and ahead of further electoral contests, with commentators weighing the party's growing institutional reach.

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    India and Pakistan reach Asian Games cricket semifinals as rain washes out quarterfinals●India and Pakistan advance to Asian Games cricket semifinals after quarterfinal washouts✉newsSportCricket29 min ago

    Rain washed out the Asian Games cricket quarterfinals, sending India and Pakistan straight into the semifinals. Both teams advance without playing, meaning a potential India-Pakistan medal-stage clash remains on the table at the Hangzhou Games. The weather-driven outcome has drawn attention because it hands the two rivals places in the last four without a contest.

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    Syria Reconstruction Deals Lack Rights Framework▼Syria: Reconstruction Deals Lack Critical Rights Framework [EN/AR]✉newsWorldHuman Rights1 h ago

    Humanitarian reporting warns that Syria's reconstruction agreements are being negotiated without the safeguards needed to protect property, housing and land rights. Observers say billions in rebuilding contracts risk entrenching displacement and dispossession if enforceable rights frameworks are not built into deals. Rights groups are urging donors, investors and the Syrian authorities to place legal protections for returning residents at the centre of reconstruction planning.