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EU foreign ministers fail to break deadlock over Israel and Ukraine

EU officials met in Ireland but failed to agree on imposing trade sanctions on Israel or military support for Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · 3 Sept 2026
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Norway seizes Russian ship in Arctic over Crimea compensation claim

Moscow challenges Norway's seizure of vessel, the Professor Molchanov, calling it an act of piracy.

Al Jazeera · 3 Sept 2026
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How Gulf insecurity fuels US energy dominance

The no-war, no-peace status quo with Iran increasingly benefits the US, its energy sector and its ally Israel.

Al Jazeera · 3 Sept 2026
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Egypt’s Sisi welcomes China’s President Xi in Grand Egyptian Museum tour

President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has given President Xi Jinping a tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza.

Al Jazeera · 3 Sept 2026
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Democrats demand Homeland Security officials fund election security ahead of midterms

The lawmakers wrote that they share "grave concern that time is running out … to assist state and local election officials in protecting our elections from cyber and mis-and disinformation threats."

NPR News · 3 Sept 2026
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He tried to eliminate FEMA. Now he says the Trump administration has changed course

David Richardson worked to eliminate the country's top disaster agency when he led FEMA last year. Now, he says the administration has abandoned that goal.

NPR News · 3 Sept 2026
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As millions of kids lose SNAP food benefits, free school meals are also at risk

Food stamps have a direct link to other critical resources, such as free breakfast and lunch at school. Now, experts say they're starting to see that link break.

NPR News · 3 Sept 2026
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Photos: Symbolic funerals held in Nepal for missing flood victims

Symbolic funerals held in Nepal for those still missing after deadly floods in the Himalayan nation.

Al Jazeera · 3 Sept 2026
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Good Good Golf CEO, president quit amid advertisement controversy

The advertisement faced severe backlash and prompted calls for a boycott of products from Callaway, which co-branded it.

Al Jazeera · 3 Sept 2026
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NBA fines Clippers $30m, suspends several executives in Kawhi Leonard probe

Clippers owner Steve Ballmer suspended for one year; team disputes league's conclusions and validity of investigation.

Al Jazeera · 3 Sept 2026
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Russia to close Goethe-Institut centres as Germany tensions escalate

Moscow to shut Goethe-Institut centres after Germany announces the closure of two Russian institutions.

Al Jazeera · 3 Sept 2026
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OpenAI’s Sam Altman tells G20 AI will be as essential as electricity

‘A kid growing up today will never be smarter than AI.’

Al Jazeera · 3 Sept 2026
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Morning News Brief

Exodus of experienced military leadership continues in the Pentagon, Trump touts Venezuela oil deal as critics question legality, the jury is deadlocked in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.

NPR News · 3 Sept 2026
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Alcaraz, Sabalenka ease into US Open third round; American players shine

Americans Ben Shelton, Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro and Frances Tiafoe progress to the third round.

Al Jazeera · 3 Sept 2026
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Iran Red Crescent urges ICC probe into deadly US strike on wedding party

Outrage grows over US strike that killed four people and wounded 67 at a wedding party in Kuhestak.

Al Jazeera · 3 Sept 2026
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Pakistan’s Punjab allows ‘secret’ terrorism trials: Why it’s controversial

A single unnamed official can order anonymous judges, prosecutors and witnesses in terrorism cases, with no time limit.

Al Jazeera · 3 Sept 2026
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Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the Mideast

China's President Xi Jinping visits Egypt this week for the first time in a decade. The trip illustrates China's growing ambitions at a time when U.S. influence has been weakened by its war in Iran.

NPR News · 3 Sept 2026
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China’s support for Iran shows its limits as US ramps up pressure on Tehran

Beijing's support for Tehran is balanced against other relationships in the region, analysts say.

Al Jazeera · 3 Sept 2026
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