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Kazakhstan’s newly formed pro-government party wins parliamentary election

The victory of Adilet, founded earlier this year, is likely to consolidate the power of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug 2026
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‘Barrel bomb mufti’ Ahmad Hassoun handed life sentence in Syria trial

The religious figure faced various charges including inciting violence and providing legitimacy for the al-Assad regime.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug 2026
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Trabzonspor president reacts to Salah disallowed hat-trick goal

Trabzonspor’s president reacted in disbelief after Mohamed Salah had a goal disallowed in his first start for the club.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug 2026
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How much more are you spending on petrol since the war in Iran began?

At least 145 countries have reported increases in petrol prices since the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel began.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug 2026
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EU, Russian aircraft help Serbia battle wildfires

EU crews and a Russian aircraft help Serbia fight major wildfires as extreme heat fuels fires across the Balkans.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug 2026
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The right to health in Gaza is now a privilege

The devastated healthcare system cannot reach Gaza’s most vulnerable – those who live in displacement camps

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug 2026
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Canada-US trade war: Who wins? Who loses?

Canada suspends US trade talks as Trump imposes 50% tariffs, with Ottawa vowing dollar-for-dollar retaliation.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug 2026
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Ukraine’s allies convene in Kyiv as Zelenskyy seeks air defence boost

'Coalition of the Willing' leaders to discuss air defence shortage as Ukraine and Russia trade drone attacks.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug 2026
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Pakistan’s army chief Munir returns to Iran: Can he break US war deadlock?

Pakistan says it can offer a channel between Tehran and Washington, but analysts differ over how much influence it has.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug 2026
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Salah scores two goals, has two disallowed in first start for Trabzonspor

Salah started his first game for the Turkish Super Lig side, whom he joined on a free transfer earlier this month.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug 2026
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Ceferin won’t challenge Infantino for FIFA presidency but tells him to quit

European football chief doesn't want to lose credibility over FIFA job but says Infantino will face a challenger.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug 2026
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Gauff, Fils win Cincinnati tennis titles in run-up to US Open

Gauff beat Pegula for her second Cincinnati Open trophy and Fils overcame Tiafoe for his first Masters 1000 title.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug 2026
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Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball from Mexico sells for $3.35m

Maradona’s 1986 World Cup ball sold for $3.35m. He used his hand to score against England, dubbing it the ‘Hand of God’.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug 2026
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Climbers escape rockfall crossing ‘Death Pass’ on Mont Blanc

Footage filmed by a climber on Mont Blanc shows rocks cascading down the Goûter Couloir, known as ‘Death Pass’. The clim

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug 2026
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‘We know this movie’: Iran mocks latest US sanctions

Abbas Araghchi said new US sanctions, likely to be unveiled Monday, are like watching the 'same movie on repeat'.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug 2026
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Syria, Israel hold US-mediated talks in Jordan to de-escalate tensions

Syria's foreign minister meets Israeli officials to de-escalate tensions after Israeli strike near Turkish border.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug 2026
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Thousands forced to evacuate parts of Reno, Nevada, as new wildfire rages

Officials say the fire, which has now burned more than 15,000 acres and is zero percent contained, was human caused. Nearly 90,000 people have been told to evacuate or prepare to leave.

NPR News · 24 Aug 2026
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Human-caused Nevada wildfire forces 42,000 people to evacuate

A fast-moving wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has forced 42,000 people to evacuate and put another 45,000 on alert.

Al Jazeera · 24 Aug 2026
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