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Walmart settles US government’s opioid lawsuit

The Justice Department and Walmart confirmed the settlement without disclosing terms.

Al Jazeera · 28 Aug 2026
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Thousands take part in March on Washington to promote voting rights

Protest draws crowds to Washington, DC amid Trump's threats of interference, voting restrictions in midterm elections.

Al Jazeera · 28 Aug 2026
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Israeli strike kills three Palestinians in Jenin

An Israeli drone strike killed three Palestinians in Jenin, the first such attack in the West Bank since February 2025.

Al Jazeera · 28 Aug 2026
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Ebola spreads to two new zones in DRC; 60 areas now affected

DRC's is the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak ever recorded, with 5,794 confirmed cases and 2,786 deaths.

Al Jazeera · 28 Aug 2026
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With the US and Canada locked in a trade war, fears of a recession lurk

Analysts say Canada may lose 100,000 jobs under the current tariffs and could go into recession if the USMCA pact ends.

Al Jazeera · 28 Aug 2026
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Before and after images show catastrophic impact of Nepal flash floods

Before-and-after satellite images reveal the scale of destruction from Nepal’s catastrophic flash floods.

Al Jazeera · 28 Aug 2026
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RSS chief’s US visit faces protests over Hindu nationalism

Indian Hindu leader Mohan Bhagwat is due to speak in New York as human rights groups protest his visit.

Al Jazeera · 28 Aug 2026
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8-year-old Nepal flood survivor reunited with mother after rescue

Eight-year-old Nepal flood survivor reunited with mother after rescue

Al Jazeera · 28 Aug 2026
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Forced birth control in Greenland violated women’s rights, experts find

Truth commission to be established after two expert reports failed to agree whether scheme constituted genocide.

Al Jazeera · 28 Aug 2026
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Haaland and Cherki doubles send Man City to EPL win at Crystal Palace

Manchester City make it back-to-back wins to start the Premier League season as Crystal Palace slip to another defeat.

Al Jazeera · 28 Aug 2026
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What lessons can be learned from the Nepal-Tibet flood disaster?

Scientists are looking into cause and possible link to climate change.

Al Jazeera · 28 Aug 2026
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Timeline: Life of Ratko Mladic, general turned ‘Butcher of Bosnia’

Mladic died in prison in The Hague after failed requests by Serbian authorities to secure early release to home country.

Al Jazeera · 28 Aug 2026
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After 6 months of war, Iran's battered regime remains entrenched

Instead of collapsing, the Iranian regime has dug in its heels and taken an even harder line.

NPR News · 28 Aug 2026
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Colombia’s new president faces backlash over ‘inhumane’ deportation policy

Less than a month into his presidency, Abelardo de la Espriella has announced effort to expel undocumented immigrants.

Al Jazeera · 28 Aug 2026
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President Donald Trump signs order creating US Space Academy

The president said graduates of the new academy would serve the US Space Force, NASA and the civilian flight industry.

Al Jazeera · 28 Aug 2026
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy plans to hit Russia with ‘1,000 drones’ a day

Ongoing Russian attacks have killed several people and wounded dozens across Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · 28 Aug 2026
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Police fire teargas at Kenyan traders protesting higher taxes on imports

Kenyan police fired teargas at traders in the capital Nairobi on Friday, during a protest against higher taxes.

Al Jazeera · 28 Aug 2026
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Yemen’s divided education system leaves students’ futures in limbo

Students in Houthi areas fear lost opportunities after government decision not to authenticate some certificates.

Al Jazeera · 28 Aug 2026
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