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Private schools become a costly choice for struggling parents in Gaza

Gaza families face difficult choices: send children to schools in tents with few resources to pay for private school.

Al Jazeera · 14 Sept 2026
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JD Vance insists US is ‘on top of’ Houthi advance in Red Sea

US Vice President JD Vance says the Trump administration is “very much on top of” the Houthi advance in Yemen.

Al Jazeera · 14 Sept 2026
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How Israel systematically dismantles Palestinian life in occupied West Bank

B'Tselem says settlement expansion, displacement and curbs are not isolated abuses, but decades-old, coordinated system.

Al Jazeera · 14 Sept 2026
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Why Middle East tensions are pushing oil prices above $100

Brent crude has risen above $100 a barrel as war in Iran disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Al Jazeera · 14 Sept 2026
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Man dies after French police officer throws him on the ground

Video has emerged of a French police officer violently throwing a 29-year-old homeless man to the ground.

Al Jazeera · 14 Sept 2026
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Leaders of Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland unite for self-determination

Leaders of nationalist parties in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland say London has 'no right' to block democracy.

Al Jazeera · 14 Sept 2026
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Pakistan fined, docked 11 points in Edgbaston Test for slow over rate

The visitors were 11 overs short of their target as England won the match by eight wickets to sweep the series 3-0.

Al Jazeera · 14 Sept 2026
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North Korea thrash Bangladesh 10-0 in Asian Games women’s football

North Korea, enjoying support in the stands, were up 7-0 by half-time and are favourites for the gold.

Al Jazeera · 14 Sept 2026
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Eto’o faces allegations of embezzlement in Cameroon FA presidency role

Ex-Chelsea and Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o faces new allegations over Cameroon FA finances under his presidency.

Al Jazeera · 14 Sept 2026
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Can a party be leftist and Zionist?

No, it cannot. But the concept of leftist Zionism is being pushed to cover up its racist, colonial nature.

Al Jazeera · 14 Sept 2026
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Going to school under Israeli occupation

In al-Mughayyir, a village north-east of Ramallah, going to school means passing soldiers just to get to class.

Al Jazeera · 14 Sept 2026
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Burnham must establish an inquiry into Britain’s role in the Gaza genocide

Delaying scrutiny will not make questions about UK complicity in Gaza disappear.

Al Jazeera · 14 Sept 2026
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China rejects AI ‘threat narratives’, urges global cooperation

China called for international cooperation on artificial intelligence.

Al Jazeera · 14 Sept 2026
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Fiscal pressure from Iran War clouds Gulf States’ US spending plans

Gulf nations may prioritise domestic investments over US commitments amid economic pressures, says new report.

Al Jazeera · 14 Sept 2026
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‘Silent Cold War’: Why calls to slow AI have sparked new US–China frontier

Anthropic CEO urges restricted China access to AI tech, sparking accusations of US technological dominance strategies.

Al Jazeera · 14 Sept 2026
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How can the Islamic world challenge Western narratives about it?

University of Cambridge visiting fellow and author Ahmed Paul Keeler on his life, the West, modernity and Islam

Al Jazeera · 14 Sept 2026
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Why is Trump warning Zelenskyy not to hit Russian diesel refineries?

Trump blames Ukraine’s attacks for global diesel shortage, linking the crisis to Russia's war rather than US actions.

Al Jazeera · 14 Sept 2026
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The producer of Fleabag and Baby Reindeer's tip for finding a hit? Don't look for one

Theatre producer Francesca Moody has a remarkable record of spotting shows that go on to have wide success. At the Edinburgh Fringe festival, she told NPR about what she looks for in a performance.

NPR News · 14 Sept 2026
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