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Hong Kong court sentences 3 Tiananmen vigil organizers to prison

The activists were sentenced to about 5 to 7 years in prison in a case widely seen as a barometer of the city's eroding freedoms as Beijing clamps down on dissent.

NPR News · 11 Sept 2026
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Is the US more anti-Muslim now than after 9/11?

Twenty-five years after 9/11, negative perceptions of Islam persist even as Muslim political representation grows.

Al Jazeera · 11 Sept 2026
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Iran-backed Houthi rebels seize strategic Red Sea port in Yemen

The rebel group took over Yemen's port of Mokha, an area vital to controlling shipping through the Red Sea, Houthi and Yemeni officials said. Mokha is about 50 miles from the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

NPR News · 11 Sept 2026
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Hundreds flee as fire destroys migrant shelters in Ceuta

Hundreds of people fled a massive fire that destroyed dozens of migrant shelters in Ceuta, Spain.

Al Jazeera · 11 Sept 2026
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How 9/11 conspiracy theories moved into mainstream American politics

Social media and distrust of government has helped disinformation reach increasingly large audiences.

Al Jazeera · 11 Sept 2026
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‘Everything changed’: The human cost of 25 years of US wars

Successive wars launched after 9/11 have killed at least 4.5 million people and displaced more than 38 million others.

Al Jazeera · 11 Sept 2026
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NAZA, the Israeli film revealing new layers of the Gaza genocide

A 25-minute standing ovation at the Biennale has put NAZA, an Israeli-made film confronting Israel’s genocide in Gaza.

Al Jazeera · 11 Sept 2026
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Fenerbahce coach Kartal’s resignation refused as bottle thrown in Roma tie

Fenerbahce president refuses Ismail Kartal's resignation after fan threw bottle at coach in Roma Champions League tie.

Al Jazeera · 11 Sept 2026
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Sabalenka beats Pegula to set up Rybakina epic in US Open final

Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 to reach US Open final with Elena Rybakina, who toppled her as World No 1.

Al Jazeera · 11 Sept 2026
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Anthropic claims Claude AI used for missile projects, global espionage

AI was used to develop missile guidance software in Yemen and to power cyber operations, a report alleges.

Al Jazeera · 11 Sept 2026
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BRICS red carpet sparks anger in India’s capital

New Delhi is rolling out the red carpet for BRICS, but blocked roads, evictions and restrictions have caused anger.

Al Jazeera · 11 Sept 2026
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Trump jokes Republicans can ‘cheat like hell’ in the midterms

US President Donald Trump has jokingly asked Republican voters to ‘cheat like hell’ in the midterms, ‘like Democrats’.

Al Jazeera · 11 Sept 2026
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Republican midterm convention wraps up in Dallas, Texas: Key takeaways

Protesters gather on final night as US Republicans seek to rally base ahead of consequential legislative elections.

Al Jazeera · 11 Sept 2026
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Taiwan vice president makes rare Europe visit for conference on democracy

European Parliament's Pina Picierno says Hsiao's visit 'was kept secret until her arrival to protect her participation'.

Al Jazeera · 11 Sept 2026
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Young republicans break with Trump over Iran war

A clear generational divide between younger and older republicans is forming at the RNC Midterm Convention.

Al Jazeera · 11 Sept 2026
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Putin lands in India for BRICs summit, shadowed by Iran and Ukraine wars

Russian, Iranian leaders due to hold talks with India's Modi at summit dominated by wars in Middle East and Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · 11 Sept 2026
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Brazil’s Supreme Court shuts down early as political chaos mounts

Members of the high court have exchanged accusations after one justice was accused of involvement in a bank scandal.

Al Jazeera · 11 Sept 2026
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Unveiling of Charlie Kirk statue sparks chaos in Times Square

The unveiling of a statue honouring Charlie Kirk in Times Square has sparked clashes between supporters and protesters.

Al Jazeera · 11 Sept 2026
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