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University suspends US academic leading Jason Arday plagiarism accusations

Researcher Nathan Cofnas, an outspoken critic of DEI, was himself sacked from Cambridge in 2024 over his views on race.

Al Jazeera · 20 Aug 2026
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Arsenal vs Coventry: Premier League – prediction, lineups, teams

Holders Arsenal face Coventry in the Premier League opener with doubts over Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka's match fitness.

Al Jazeera · 20 Aug 2026
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US Treasury secretary says new economic measures will ‘collapse’ Iran

Scott Bessent has not said if countries such as China could be targeted in an effort to economically isolate Tehran.

Al Jazeera · 20 Aug 2026
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Fishermen rescued after five days clinging to cooler at sea

Fishermen were rescued after being found floating in the Pacific where they spent five days clinging to a fish cooler

Al Jazeera · 20 Aug 2026
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Jewish-American barred by Israel calls settler violence ‘state terror’

Jewish-American activist says Israel barred his re-entry over his work with Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.

Al Jazeera · 20 Aug 2026
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James Harden agrees to three-year, $97m Cleveland Cavaliers deal: Report

Harden previously declined $42.3m player ⁠option on his contract in bid to secure a multi-year basketball deal.

Al Jazeera · 20 Aug 2026
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Thai schools hold shooter drills after deadly attack

Schools across Thailand are carrying out active shooter drills to save lives and spread awareness.

Al Jazeera · 20 Aug 2026
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Ahmad Hassoun, Assad’s ‘barrel bomb mufti’, faces Damascus court verdict

Who is Ahmad Hassoun, the 'barrel bomb mufti' close to the inner circle of the al-Assad regime?

Al Jazeera · 20 Aug 2026
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FBI raids ex-US Representative Swalwell’s home amid sexual misconduct probe

Swalwell, a vocal Trump critic, resigned from Congress and dropped out of California governor's race amid allegations.

Al Jazeera · 20 Aug 2026
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Dozens dead after boat capsizes in northwestern Nigeria

Residents say at least 46 bodies already recovered, as rescue operations continue before officials can confirm toll.

Al Jazeera · 20 Aug 2026
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First group of US deportees, out of an expected 1,200, arrive in Liberia

Liberia is part of a growing list of partners under US President Donald Trump to accept third-country deportations.

Al Jazeera · 20 Aug 2026
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The road to el-Obeid, Sudan’s besieged city sheltering thousands

Al Jazeera’s AlMigdad Alruhaid travelled along one of the main supply roads to Sudan’s besieged city of el-Obeid.

Al Jazeera · 20 Aug 2026
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Russian paramilitaries in Mali kill nine, including children: HRW

Human Rights Watch alleges that the killings by Africa Corps troops took place in the presence of Malian soldiers.

Al Jazeera · 20 Aug 2026
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Carlos Alcaraz confirms US Open return after four-month injury layoff

Spanish tennis star had missed the French Open, ‌Wimbledon and the hard-court events in Toronto and ​Cincinnati.

Al Jazeera · 20 Aug 2026
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Bangladesh elects ruling party veteran Alamgir as president

Bangladesh elects Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir by parliamentary vote, filling vacancy after Shahabuddin's resignation.

Al Jazeera · 20 Aug 2026
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Humanoid robots take centre stage in China-US tech race

Humanoid robots are at the forefront of China’s race for technological supremacy at Beijing’s World Robot Conference.

Al Jazeera · 20 Aug 2026
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Swiss tourist jailed for insulting Bali’s sacred Day of Silence

A Swiss tourist has been sentenced to one year in prison in Bali for social media posts insulting Nyepi

Al Jazeera · 20 Aug 2026
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Daily struggle for clean water and food takes a physical toll on Gaza kids

Families in Gaza face devastating water shortages, leaving children with heavy responsibilities beyond their years.

Al Jazeera · 20 Aug 2026
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