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DHS acknowledges the noncitizen numbers it touted on voter rolls were inflated

The Trump administration claimed to have found 250,000 noncitizens on the voter rolls in four states. But the agency's communications with states since then indicate that data was preliminary.

NPR News · 25 Aug 2026
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Syria ‘shakes off’ past with removal from US ‘terror’ list, says al-Sharaa

Removal of decades-old designation offers major sanctions relief for Syria, aiming to boost post-war reconstruction.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Kremlin denies planned talks with US envoys amid reports CIA head in Russia

Washington reportedly alerted Ukraine to refrain from strikes until delegation leaves Moscow, US media reports.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Fatah, Dahlan bloc hold reconciliation talks ahead of Palestinian elections

Fatah and Dahlan's Democratic Reform hold talks in Alamein as fears grow over a potential opposition coalition.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Spain requests emergency funding from the EU over Ceuta migrants

European Commission says it is 'assessing' Spain's request after some 70,000 migrants surged into North African enclave.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Most US Democrats in early 2028 primary states oppose aid to Israel: Poll

Survey indicates majority of Democrats in first six states to vote for 2028 nominee believe Israel committing genocide.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Canada hits US with counter-tariffs targeting hundreds of products

Canada imposes tariffs on $19.9bn of US goods which will take effect on September 8 as trade talks with Washington collapse.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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US judge denies Ghislaine Maxwell’s ‘frivolous’ bid to throw out conviction

US judge rejects Maxwell’s claims that newly released Epstein files could help overturn her sex-trafficking convictions.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Carlos Baleba joins Manchester United in transfer from Brighton

Cameroon midfielder joins EPL powerhouse for a fee understood to be worth up to 70 million pounds.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Sanctions or missiles? Why Gulf may not relish Trump’s new Iran approach

As Washington pressures Tehran, Gulf states weigh sanctions against the risk of escalation.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Photos: Rohingya refugees rally nine years after Myanmar exodus

Tens of thousands of Rohingya in Bangladesh protest, demanding safe return to Myanmar's Rakhine state.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Students clash with police in India in a new protest over exam leaks

Hundreds of students clashed with police on Tuesday in India’s Bihar state over alleged paper leaks in an exam.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Nevada wildfire contained to 27 percent as thousands still displaced

The third wildfire in two weeks devastates neighbourhoods across Reno, home to major entertainment and casino resorts.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Chinese robot Tiangong clocks sub-9-second 100 metres in Beijing

Chinese robot seven-tenths of a ⁠second faster than the 9.58-second men's world record set by ​Usain Bolt in 100m.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Infantino’s presidency under threat: FIFA elections, challengers, dates

Amid waning support and growing criticism, the FIFA chief looks to hold onto his powerful position in world football.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Nine years of Rohingya refugee crisis

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Gaza marks one year since Mariam Dagga was killed in Israeli strike

A ceremony was held in Gaza to mark one year since an Israeli double strike killed 22 Palestinians in a hospital.

Al Jazeera · 25 Aug 2026
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Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. as the countries' trade fight deepens

The measures come after President Trump imposed 50% tariffs on many Canadian goods and threatened more after trade talks broke down on Friday.

NPR News · 25 Aug 2026
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