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US-Israel war on Iran, six months down the line: In numbers

Al Jazeera tracks six months of the Iran war, from the dead and displaced to the shock delivered to the global economy.

Al Jazeera · 28 Aug 2026
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Qatar pushes for united Libya with visit to country’s east

Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs has visited eastern Libya for the first time in 14 years.

Al Jazeera · 28 Aug 2026
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With Kuwait deal, Pakistan expands defence umbrella across Middle East

From Kuwait to Saudi Arabia, Gulf states are deepening defence ties with Pakistan, but its own gains remain unclear.

Al Jazeera · 28 Aug 2026
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PA activists face ‘terror’ charges over Trump golf resort protest: Report

Protesters targeted Trump’s Ayrshire resort with red paint and slogans saying 'Gaza is not 4 sale'.

Al Jazeera · 28 Aug 2026
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Is Nepal facing another devastating flood from a new lake?

Glacier collapse in Nepal triggered flash floods, mudslides and a barrier lake where a landslide dammed the river.

Al Jazeera · 28 Aug 2026
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Experts warn more flooding might hit Nepal. And, Fed chairman to give key address

As the death toll rises from flash floods that hit the Nepal-Tibet border, experts are warning more flooding could be on the way. And, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is expected to give a key address today.

NPR News · 28 Aug 2026
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So long to shorts? In Silicon Valley, tech workers are showing less leg

Men in the tech industry are covering up their legs, even as their counterparts in finance are increasingly open to showing them off.

NPR News · 28 Aug 2026
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'It's essentially been one long day': A daughter details search for parents in Nepal

Shreya Ahuja is searching for her parents after devastating floods struck Nepal. She is calling for international help and communications access as her family waits for news.

NPR News · 28 Aug 2026
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US judge repeats block on Trump’s bid to limit voting by mail

Order comes days before ballots go out for the midterms.

Al Jazeera · 28 Aug 2026
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‘Where’s the humanity?’: Imran Khan’s sons fear for jailed ex-Pakistan PM

Sulaiman and Kasim Khan are increasingly worried after hearing their father is 'agitated' and suffering from anxiety.

Al Jazeera · 28 Aug 2026
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NASA is about to launch a space telescope that could change how we see the universe

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launches Aug. 30 on a mission to explore some of the most pressing mysteries of the cosmos.

NPR News · 28 Aug 2026
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Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest: Premier League – preview, teams, prediction

Liverpool struggled to 2-2 draw at Newcastle in first league game of season, while Forest lost to Leeds twice this week.

Al Jazeera · 28 Aug 2026
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Nepal and China halt rescue efforts as border barrier lake overflows

The death toll from the disaster that struck on Wednesday has already surpassed 470.

Al Jazeera · 28 Aug 2026
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Children take cover behind shopping cart during Israeli drone fire

Video shows children in Gaza taking cover behind a shopping cart during a reported gun attack by an Israeli drone.

Al Jazeera · 28 Aug 2026
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This week's quiz includes two Dolly Parton questions, because she deserves it

The singer, actress and philanthropist could have filled a whole quiz, but we had to give other people a chance.

NPR News · 28 Aug 2026
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Can't stop fixating on the way you look? These 4 mental exercises may help

Obsessing over your looks should not take up all your energy, says psychologist Diana Hill. If you're struggling with uncomfortable thoughts about your body, ground yourself with these techniques.

NPR News · 28 Aug 2026
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A melting glacier contributed to the deadly Nepal floods. We can expect more like this

As the climate continues to warm, scientists warn that the frequency of disasters like the floods in Nepal will increase.

NPR News · 28 Aug 2026
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This house trumpets its history in the face of gentrification. Now it's a landmark

A house in San Francisco covered in the painted faces of Latin rock artists was formally landmarked by the city. Its neighborhood has seen skyrocketing home prices and decades of redevelopment.

NPR News · 28 Aug 2026
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