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BRICS summit may be the only place another Iran ceasefire can be built

Its members and partners have brokered every ceasefire so far and hold the relationships needed to build the next one.

Al Jazeera · 8 Sept 2026
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Former Philippines lawmaker arrested for pocketing millions in flood aid

A former Philippine lawmaker was arrested for allegedly stealing millions of dollars intended for flood control.

Al Jazeera · 8 Sept 2026
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Saudi-Houthi fighting in Yemen escalates: What happened, and what’s next?

Saudi Arabia promises firm retaliation after Houthi strikes injure 73 and disrupt energy facilities in southern cities.

Al Jazeera · 8 Sept 2026
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian man and withhold his body near Nablus

Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian man amid raids and arrests across the occupied West Bank.

Al Jazeera · 8 Sept 2026
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As Sweden heads to polls, Israel and Palestine policies are on the ballot

With the left-wing coalition ahead in polling, the current right-wing government's policies could soon be up for debate.

Al Jazeera · 8 Sept 2026
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GOP to host unusual midterm convention. And, Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect

Republicans are aiming to get voters to turn out for the midterms with an unconventional convention. And, Canada's retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. went into effect at midnight.

NPR News · 8 Sept 2026
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Saudi political analyst says ‘No prolonged war with the Houthis’

Khaled Batarfi, a Saudi political analyst, says the war with the Houthis will not be ‘prolonged’.

Al Jazeera · 8 Sept 2026
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‘Limit overshoot, peak, decline’: A new global goal for climate change?

The world agreed to limit temperature rises in 2015; that aim is proving impossible. Is it time for a course correction?

Al Jazeera · 8 Sept 2026
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Chrystia Freeland negotiated with Trump. Now she's watching a trade war unfold

Chrystia Freeland understands the U.S.-Canada relationship from her time at the negotiating table. Here's what she sees now.

NPR News · 8 Sept 2026
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What to watch in the US’s New Hampshire and Rhode Island primary elections

Some of the US midterm election's biggest themes will play out in these New England states' most notable races.

Al Jazeera · 8 Sept 2026
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Three paintings worth $10m stolen from Renoir Museum in southern France

The two thieves had attempted to steal a fourth painting, but abandoned it as they ran from the museum.

Al Jazeera · 8 Sept 2026
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Has the economy gone C-shaped?

A K means the rich and poor are pulling apart. A C supposedly means they're coming back together. We hear the case for both. Which letter you see may depend on what you choose to pay attention to.

NPR News · 8 Sept 2026
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How South Korea finds itself trapped in the US-Iran war

Washington is pressuring a reluctant Seoul to support its naval blockade of Iran; Tehran is threatening consequences.

Al Jazeera · 8 Sept 2026
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Kenya offers amnesty for migrants after Burundians rush to leave

Government spokesman urges undocumented nationals from other East African countries to formally register at embassies.

Al Jazeera · 8 Sept 2026
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UK to announce trade ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements

UK to announce trade ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Al Jazeera · 8 Sept 2026
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Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ignite fires at oil facilities and wound 73 people

The attacks come after weeks of escalating clashes between the Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces in Yemen, which shattered a four-year truce in the country's civil war.

NPR News · 8 Sept 2026
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The 2026 midterm general election season is upon us. Here's what to watch

The week of Labor Day marks the unofficial kickoff of the general election season. President Trump's unpopularity and Democratic enthusiasm means control of Congress is on the ballot.

NPR News · 8 Sept 2026
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60 years later, 'Star Trek' continues to 'live long and prosper'

The television series, Star Trek, turns 60 on Tuesday. The original show aired for only three seasons, but it spawned prequels and sequels (on TV and in theaters) and still has a cult following.

NPR News · 8 Sept 2026
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