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Instagram chief testifies at Meta trial, says few teens used safety feature

Meta is on trial over claims it hooked young users on its platforms despite mental health risks.

Al Jazeera · 26 Aug 2026
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Who were the Syrian Democratic Forces and why dissolve?

Syria’s Democratic Forces, which led the fight against ISIL, have declared they are disbanding.

Al Jazeera · 26 Aug 2026
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Israeli soldiers block Knesset member from besieged Palestinian home

Israeli soldiers blocked Knesset member Ofer Cassif from reaching a Palestinian family home in the occupied West Bank.

Al Jazeera · 26 Aug 2026
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Mamdani opposes Hindu nationalist event in New York

Zohran Mamdani says he opposes a right-wing Hindu nationalist event scheduled for next week at Madison Square Garden.

Al Jazeera · 26 Aug 2026
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Water crisis makes life in Sudan’s El Obeid refugee camps even worse

Families displaced by war in Sudan’s El Obeid refugee camps face crippling water shortages.

Al Jazeera · 26 Aug 2026
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Malaysia’s Anwar puts non-aligned stance in focus with remarks on Taiwan

Malaysian leader's comments on the island have prompted discussion about whether the country is leaning towards China.

Al Jazeera · 26 Aug 2026
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Is Sudan’s battlefield shaping the terms of its next political phase?

Army gains, RSF defections and al-Burhan’s political push point to a possible shift in Sudan’s war.

Al Jazeera · 26 Aug 2026
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Human rights situation in Myanmar ‘plummets to new low’, UN says

New report says abuses against Rohingya and unchecked resource exploitation deepening crisis in Myanmar.

Al Jazeera · 26 Aug 2026
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Iran war live: Iran says Hormuz remains closed despite Oman route deal

Tehran says the agreement with Oman on routes through Hormuz does not indicate that the strait is open.

Al Jazeera · 26 Aug 2026
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Instagram head Adam Mosseri testifies in defense of Meta in child safety trial

The social media giant is being sued by four states who allege it designed Facebook and Instagram to hook kids — and lied to the public about the risks.

NPR News · 25 Aug 2026
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Brazil fines TikTok $30m for child data privacy violations

Owner ByteDance ordered to erase illegally obtained child data in Brazil as crackdown on tech giants intensifies.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Why can’t America agree on what time it is?

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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US judge blocks Ohio law requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote

The amended law was an attempt by state Republicans to crack down on unproven claims of voting by noncitizens.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Who was the ‘Queen of Country’ Dolly Parton?

‘Queen of Country’ has died at 80 in Nashville, her family and representatives announced.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Seven killed in Gaza as Israeli strike ‘destroys’ aid supply warehouse

Health Ministry warns of 'complete collapse of the basic necessities of life' in Gaza as Israel's attacks continue.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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US soldier who called for Trump impeachment facing military charges

Major Jason Watson faces charges under rarely-used military law prohibiting criticism of the US president.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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US lawmakers urge Trump team to free of American student held by Israel

Congress members call on Marco Rubio to 'use every tool' at his disposal to secure release of 20-year-old Sama Safi.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Syrian Democratic Forces announce their dissolution

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces will dissolve as an independent military force under an agreement with Damascus

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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