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Kenya’s world record holder Sawe withdraws from Berlin Marathon

An undisclosed injury has forced Sebastian Sawe to withdraw from this month's Berlin Marathon.

Al Jazeera · 27 Aug 2026
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Six months of the Iran war – as told through Trump’s social media posts

How a war was announced, prosecuted, declared won, negotiated and then reopened, all in the president's own words.

Al Jazeera · 27 Aug 2026
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Police probe ‘assault allegations’ in cricketer Carse-linked incident

Unclear whether England cricketer Brydon Carse had a role in the alleged assault being investigated by police.

Al Jazeera · 27 Aug 2026
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Italy withdraws support for Infantino, but Cannavaro backs FIFA chief

Italian Football Federation says its decision is based on Infantino's recent initiatives on international competitions.

Al Jazeera · 27 Aug 2026
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Nepal-Tibet floods: What is a glacial collapse, how common is it?

More than 165 people are killed in floods triggered by a huge glacial collapse near Nepal-China border.

Al Jazeera · 27 Aug 2026
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How far will the US-Canada trade war go?

Canada and the US risk a full-scale trade war after a breakdown in talks.

Al Jazeera · 27 Aug 2026
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Trump crosses Lake Ontario on map, renames it ‘Lake America’

US President Donald Trump posted a video of him crossing out Lake Ontario on a map and writing ‘Lake America’ instead.

Al Jazeera · 27 Aug 2026
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How a 95 percent drop in Hormuz traffic changed global shipping

A crisis in one narrow passage has disrupted an industry that carries about 80 percent of the world’s trade.

Al Jazeera · 27 Aug 2026
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Photos: More than 1,300 missing in Nepal and Tibet after deadly floods

Glacier collapse sends floods over Nepal-China border, killing at least 270 and leaving more than 1,300 missing.

Al Jazeera · 27 Aug 2026
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School districts face a back-to-school math problem: The high price of diesel

With the war in Iran driving up fuel prices, diesel is now nearly $5.60 a gallon, affecting school districts at the start of the year.

NPR News · 27 Aug 2026
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Before an emergency hearing, the Kennedy Center's board threatens to demolish it

A lawsuit seeks to block President Trump's name from going back on the center. The center's board warns that if renovation plans don't go forward, it may be demolished.

NPR News · 27 Aug 2026
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Tech companies and local officials are covering data center talks in NDAs

Nondisclosure agreements covered up negotiations between a tech company and several local and state officials, surprising local residents. It's a tactic used around the country in data center deals.

NPR News · 27 Aug 2026
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Andrew Tate is seeking bail in his extradition fight. Here's why that's unlikely

There's a fear that people facing international extradition granted bail could flee. Andrew Tate and his brother face a total of 59 criminal charges in the U.K., including rape and human trafficking.

NPR News · 27 Aug 2026
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Nuclear regulator prepares to abandon decades-old radiation safety rule

A push by President Trump could mean the elimination of a safety standard designed to keep radiation exposure as low as possible.

NPR News · 27 Aug 2026
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Jon Ossoff, usually a head down senator, has found a formula to excite Democrats

Ossoff should be among the most vulnerable Senate incumbents this year. Instead, the Georgia Democrat has opened a steady lead in polls and is increasingly seen as a potential 2028 contender.

NPR News · 27 Aug 2026
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Malaysia’s former PM Ismail Sabri charged with concealing assets

Sabri, 66, pleaded not guilty to allegedly failing to provide a complete declaration of assets.

Al Jazeera · 27 Aug 2026
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Chaos mars Fenerbahce’s Champions League qualifying win over Lyon

Fenerbahce's French midfielder Guendouzi was attacked by Lyon fans after he mocked them at the end of the match.

Al Jazeera · 27 Aug 2026
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Morning news brief

Trump faces mounting pressure at home and abroad, Meta and states agree to $17 billion settlement in child safety trial, death toll continues to rise after flash flood hit area of Nepal and China.

NPR News · 27 Aug 2026
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