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Why is pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil suing Columbia University?

Mahmoud Khalil sues Columbia University and its dean for alleged institutional racism targeting pro-Palestine students.

Al Jazeera · 15 Sept 2026
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Nairobi to host World Athletics Championships in 2029

Kenyan capital to host Africa's first Athletics Worlds, beating bids from London, Munich and Rome.

Al Jazeera · 15 Sept 2026
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Air pollution spiked after the Trump administration stopped embassy monitoring

In 2025, the Trump administration ended a long-running program to collecting air pollution data at U.S. embassies. A new study suggests that led to a 24-33% increase in local pollution levels.

NPR News · 15 Sept 2026
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UN experts say Belarus justice system used to target Lukashenko opponents

The experts say courts, police, security services, prosecutors, and prison authorities work together to silence critics.

Al Jazeera · 15 Sept 2026
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US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s plans on postal ballots: Why it matters

Trump has repeatedly criticised mail-in votes and has attempted to restrict them ahead of the midterms.

Al Jazeera · 15 Sept 2026
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NATO jets down drone in Lithuanian airspace

The incident came less than a day after NATO leaders pledged that strikes close to the alliance's territory would drive the trans-Atlantic organization to increase support for Kyiv.

NPR News · 15 Sept 2026
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Get ready for yet another cost when buying a home: Junk fees

Some real estate agents and researchers say home buyers and sellers should not pay this out-of-pocket fee.

NPR News · 15 Sept 2026
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This bill could reshape crypto in America -- and it's sparking a major battle

The legislation would establish rules of the road for the crypto sector for the first time — but opponents are up in arms, and the bill faces an uncertain prospect in the Senate.

NPR News · 15 Sept 2026
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Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon to share a stage to promote curbs on AI

The poles of U.S. politics are coming together over AI. Sanders and Bannon will appear at the "Pro-Human Assembly" in Washington, D.C., to convince Congress to work faster to curb the impact of AI.

NPR News · 15 Sept 2026
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For thousands of Haitians in the U.S., end of protected status brings fear, grief and defiance

Haitians in the U.S. lost their Temporary Protected Status under Trump's immigration crackdown. Now facing deportation to a homeland wracked by gang violence, disease and extreme poverty, Haitians in

NPR News · 15 Sept 2026
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NASA rushed engineers out of their labs. They say it risks future space missions

NASA employees say they've lost vital equipment and staff needed to make sophisticated spacecraft amid the agency's abrupt relocations over the past several months.

NPR News · 15 Sept 2026
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Anthropic co-founder says slowing AI is a 'collective action problem'

Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark discusses growing concerns about artificial intelligence, recent warning signs and what he says companies should do to reduce the risks.

NPR News · 15 Sept 2026
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Supreme Court refuses to allow Trump's mail voting restrictions for the midterms

The Supreme Court has rejected President Trump's push for new mail-in voting restrictions for the midterm election.

NPR News · 15 Sept 2026
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Mitch McConnell returns to US Senate after three-month absence

Senator McConnell casts his first vote since June, pledging presence for crucial Senate decisions.

Al Jazeera · 15 Sept 2026
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Houthis say air strikes hit Yemen after Saudi Arabia vows ‘firm’ response

Saudi-led coalition promises to respond 'firmly' to Houthi strikes on urban areas in Saudi Arabia.

Al Jazeera · 15 Sept 2026
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What to watch in the US’s Delaware primary elections

It's the last state primary scheduled before November's midterm elections.

Al Jazeera · 15 Sept 2026
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Hungary to amend anti-LGBTQ law to align with EU standards

A new bill will remove references to banning the 'promotion' of homosexuality.

Al Jazeera · 15 Sept 2026
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Ex-CIA chief issued subpoena in Trump 'grand conspiracy' investigation, lawyer says

John Brennan has been subpoenaed to testify before a Florida grand jury in a Justice Department probe into whether former law enforcement and intelligence officials conspired against President Trump.

NPR News · 15 Sept 2026
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