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South Carolina U.S. senate runoff election will test Trump's endorsement

The primary runoff in South Carolina between Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman is another test of President Trump's influence. He's backing Darline, sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.

NPR News · 25 Aug 2026
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Real Madrid vs Sociedad: La Liga – prediction, team news, lineups

Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham headline against Sociedad as Real seek consecutive wins to open La Liga season.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Nigeria launches operation to rescue 600 kidnapped victims

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced a rescue operation on Tuesday for victims of 600-person mass abduction.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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New US sanctions signal Trump desperation on Iran, experts say

Economic escalation is unlikely to force the Iranian government to capitulate to US demands, according to experts.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Dolly Parton, beloved US country music icon, dies at 80

Parton won worldwide acclaim for her songwriting, colorful public persona, and reputation for warmth and generosity.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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What challenge do ‘cockroach’ protests pose for India’s PM Modi?

Youth-led movement plans more demonstrations for next month.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Trump administration: Kennedy Center may be demolished if repairs not made

Department of Justice lawyers told a federal judge the venue 'cannot survive' without the US president's help.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Video: US country music legend Dolly Parton dies

US country music star Dolly Parton has died aged 80, her family have announced in a video on social media.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Iran, Oman discuss temporary shipping lane through Strait of Hormuz

Omani FM hopes the two countries will 'soon announce' a joint temporary transit corridor through the Strait of Hormuz.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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More than 1,300 people arrested by ICE in Virginia and Maryland

More than 1,300 people were arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Virginia and Maryland.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Two unvaccinated people die of measles in US state of Pennsylvania

Experts warn that declining vaccination rates have opened the door for resurgence of disease once largely eradicated.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Israeli forces block Palestinian American Lou Ridi from walking on his land

Israeli forces told Palestinian American Lou Ridi he cannot walk on his own land in Qusra, while settlers roam freely.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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India police clash with protesters a month after Gen Z demonstrations

Police used water cannons and batons as a few thousand protesters broke through security barricades in Bihar's capital.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Kurdish-led forces in Syria dissolve after merging with the army

SDF commander campaigns for Kurdish language preservation after decade fighting the Islamic State.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Israeli protesters block aid trucks from reaching Gaza

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Video: Israeli forces raid UN training centre and raise Israeli flag

Itamar Ben-Gvir celebrated after Israeli forces raided a UN-operated facility in occupied East Jerusalem.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Syria’s economy poised for improvement after US sanctions removal

Removal of US sanctions offers Syria a chance to fully rejoin the global financial system after years of isolation.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Dolly Parton, one of country music's most singular performers, has died at age 80

The artist was a star performer in country music, and went on to become one of the genre's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture.

NPR News · 25 Aug 2026
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