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Video: Why are Republicans hosting a midterm convention?

US Republicans are hosting their first ever midterm convention, but why?

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept 2026
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Brent crude surpasses $100 a barrel as Iran, US escalate attacks

Benchmark Brent crude hits $100, shaking markets and fuelling concerns over rising inflation pressures worldwide.

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept 2026
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How has Israel hit back against sanctions by the UK, others?

Israel announced four countermeasures including the closure of the British consulate in East Jerusalem.

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept 2026
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Lionel Messi agrees deal to buy second-tier Spanish club Eldense

Messi poised to become majority owner of a second club in Spain after the purchase of fifth-tier UE Cornella in April.

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept 2026
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Photos: Large Oslo crowd bids farewell to Norway’s King Harald V

Thousands line streets of Norway's capital as King Harald V is laid to rest during service attended by world leaders.

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept 2026
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Video: Dozens protest potential Strait of Hormuz deployment

Almost 100 anti-war activists protested on Wednesday outside the Sejong Centre in Seoul.

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept 2026
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Republican midterm convention 2026: What to know about Trump’s Dallas event

Trump and JD Vance headline the unusual two-day Republican convention before the November midterm elections.

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept 2026
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Troubled league LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection in US

LIV Golf says it intends to restructure its business with a $49.6m bankruptcy loan provided by the Saudi PIF.

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept 2026
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What are the holes in the UK’s ban on imports from Israeli settlements?

Over a year, the UK imported just £6m ($8.1m) in goods recorded as Palestinian, including Israeli settlement goods.

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept 2026
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U.S. military destroys 5 Iranian oil tankers. And, the Smithsonian head resigns

The U.S. military says it has destroyed five Iranian oil tankers as the conflict continues to escalate. And, Smithsonian head Lonnie G. Bunch III says he plans to step down by the end of the year.

NPR News · 9 Sept 2026
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Video: RSF drone attack on Sudan court kills at least 13 people

An RSF drone attack on a court in Sudan’s North Kordofan state has killed at least 13 people and wounded more than 20.

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept 2026
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Has Iran captured an unmanned US submarine? What we know

Tehran lauds capturing Dive-LD vessel, while Washington insists that the submersible 'had malfunctioned a day ago'.

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept 2026
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The losers of the US-Canada trade war

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept 2026
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‘Overdue first step’: UK reacts to gov’t ban on Israeli settlement trade

UK bans imports from illegal Israeli settlements in a strong policy move after recognising a Palestinian state last year.

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept 2026
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Yemen war escalates: Who are the key actors involved?

Here is a look at the main actors currently involved in the conflict.

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept 2026
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Israel tells UK to close East Jerusalem consulate within 30 days

Israel announced it would close the consulate after UK said it was imposing sanctions on illegal settlements.

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept 2026
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The war in the Gulf will have to end in compromise

Iran has not surrendered, and the war’s original aims remain unmet.

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept 2026
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Turkish jets perform dramatic flyover above Egypt’s pyramids

The Turkish Air Force's aerobatic team, performed this spectacular demonstration flight over Egypt’s Pyramids of Gaza.

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept 2026
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