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Yemeni government escalates attacks against Houthis: What’s next?

Fighting intensifies across Yemen as Houthis clash with internationally recognised government forces across many fronts.

Al Jazeera · 18 Aug 2026
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Qatar: Iran’s claim that Doha is holding missing pilots is a ‘media ploy’

Qatar says Iran’s claim it is holding missing aircrew is untrue and a “media ploy”, with Tehran yet to verify it.

Al Jazeera · 18 Aug 2026
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Palestinian-American confronts Israeli settler at his besieged home

Palestinian-American Loui Abu Ridi confronted an Israeli settler at his home in Qusra, south of Nablus.

Al Jazeera · 18 Aug 2026
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Who is Wassim al-Assad, sentenced to death for Syria war atrocities?

The latest sentence against Wassim al-Assad comes a week after ousted President Bashar al-Assad was sentenced to death

Al Jazeera · 18 Aug 2026
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Japanese activist keeps protesting against Israel’s genocide in Gaza

Al Jazeera · 18 Aug 2026
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Bashar al-Assad’s cousin Wassim sentenced to death in Syria

A Syrian court has sentenced Wassim al-Assad, cousin of Bashar al-Assad, to death for murder, torture and war crimes.

Al Jazeera · 18 Aug 2026
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Qatar rejects Iran’s ‘false’ claims about missing pilots

Majed al-Ansari says the Iranian planes 'violated Qatar’s sovereignty' and were dealt with in accordance with the law.

Al Jazeera · 18 Aug 2026
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Myanmar: The Architecture of Statelessness

How Myanmar stripped the Rohingya of citizenship, leading to mass expulsions and a genocide case at the ICJ.

Al Jazeera · 18 Aug 2026
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U.S. and Iran miss peace talks deadline. And, Alaska, Florida and Wyoming primaries

The U.S. and Iran missed a deadline to begin peace talks this week. The monthslong war has depleted U.S. resources. And, what to know about Alaska's U.S. Senate seat primary.

NPR News · 18 Aug 2026
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Russia protests Japan PM’s comments after Putin’s Kuril visit

Russia summons Japan's ambassador to Moscow over Prime Minister Sanae ⁠Takaichi's 'anti-Russian' remarks.

Al Jazeera · 18 Aug 2026
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Why has Trump threatened to bomb Oman – for a second time?

The US president threatened to bomb Oman over Hormuz, with US-Iran peace negotiations in a deadlock.

Al Jazeera · 18 Aug 2026
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Premier League what to know: Schedule, prediction, transfers and more

Matchday 1 fixtures, title predictions, where to watch and latest transfer news ahead of the new Premier League season.

Al Jazeera · 18 Aug 2026
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What to know about California’s special election to replace Eric Swalwell

A race that once received little attention has seen outside spending from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.

Al Jazeera · 18 Aug 2026
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Tupac Shakur murder trial begins thirty years after his death

Former gang boss Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis stands trial over Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder, the first prosecution in the case.

Al Jazeera · 18 Aug 2026
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Deaths mount, trauma sets in as Russia ramps up missile attacks on Ukraine

Ukrainian families mourn their loved ones as experts lament Washington's elusive promises of military support.

Al Jazeera · 18 Aug 2026
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The grueling fight over who profits from AI music

AI can generate songs in seconds. But behind every AI track is a complicated question: Who should get paid? And, how? The fights have started.

NPR News · 18 Aug 2026
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India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement makes schools next battleground against Modi

Cockroach leaders asked supporters to audit their nearest government-run schools. But it has started with a killing.

Al Jazeera · 18 Aug 2026
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Asian Champions League draw: Holders Al-Ahli to face former winners Al Ain

Al-Ahli and Al Ain, who will also face Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr, are the pick of the match-ups in AFC's Elite draw.

Al Jazeera · 18 Aug 2026
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