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Russian drone attack kills two at Ukraine-Moldova border crossing

Russian drones strike Ukraine-Moldova border in Odesa, killing two and injuring three civilians, officials confirm.

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept 2026
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Ben Shelton shocks Carlos Alcaraz in five sets to win US Open quarterfinal

Shelton comes through in a 6-7 (5-7), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-6) epic against defending champion Alcaraz.

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept 2026
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What ‘right’ and ‘left’ mean in Israel today

In Israel, the left-right divide is shaped less by economics than by positions on Palestinian statehood and occupation.

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept 2026
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Medicine shortages grow in Iran as US tightens sanctions, blockade

Many Iranians cannot access or afford life-saving drugs, but authorities say pharmaceutical sector will not collapse.

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept 2026
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Why Nepal is demanding climate justice and compensation after deadly floods

Nepal's politicians have said the country is bearing the brunt for climate change caused by other nations.

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept 2026
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Asian Games athletes forced to evacuate amid record rainfall in Japan

Rainwater leaked into competition venues a day before some preopening ceremony competitions beginning on Thursday.

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept 2026
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As SDF disband in Syria, Kurds ponder how to secure their rights

As the Kurdish forces dissolve, experts express concern if their rights will be won through democratic means.

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept 2026
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US midterm elections: Key takeaways from New Hampshire primaries

The GOP aims to gain a New England foothold as Democrats strive to retain the Senate seat.

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept 2026
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Why US-Iran war over Hormuz is threatening the Gulf’s waters

US-Iran attacks on tankers around Hormuz are raising fears of devastating oil spills across the Gulf.

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept 2026
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TSA brings back gate access for some people without plane tickets 25 years after 9/11

The move is a start toward reviving a tradition that largely disappeared after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks 25 years ago this week.

NPR News · 9 Sept 2026
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Israel’s war leaves Lebanon’s schools balancing students and the displaced

Schools in Lebanon are set to start on September 15, but many still host people displaced by Israel's war.

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept 2026
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U.S. military says it destroyed 5 Iranian oil tankers after attacks on Navy warship

The U.S. military said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday in response to the latest attacks on its warships and American targets in Jordan, the latest burst of back-and-forth strikes.

NPR News · 9 Sept 2026
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Jessica Pegula beats Emma Navarro to set up Sabalenka semifinal at US Open

Pegula claims a 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 win over Navarro in an all-American quarterfinal and will face Sabalenka on Thursday.

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept 2026
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600-year-old tomb of pre-Incan Chimu kingdom found in Peru

Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered an almost intact Chimu funerary platform.

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept 2026
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The case for the US going back to the firing squad

John Malcolm of the Meese Institute tells Al Jazeera that the US should ‘go back to a firing squad’.

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept 2026
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Cluster munitions kill, wound over 1,000 globally in 2025

The 1,063 global casualties in 2025 one of the highest annual tolls on record, a report has found.

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept 2026
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Conflict over Taiwan would be disastrous, de facto US ambassador warns

The United States remains Taiwan's main international backer and arms supplier despite lack of formal diplomatic ties.

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept 2026
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Cameraman catches the moment Yemeni government forces are ambushed

A suspected-Houthi roadside ambush of Yemeni government forces has been captured on camera.

Al Jazeera · 9 Sept 2026
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