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Torrential rains flood homes and roads across Lima, Peru

Heavy rains have flooded oads in Lima, while river overflows, landslides, and road closures continue to affect Peru.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Trump’s approval rating sinks to new low

New poll found a majority of US citizens concerned about the US war on Iran.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Democrat Rep. Jimmy Gomez being investigated over sexual misconduct allegations

The California Democrat has admitted to "personal mistakes" outside of his marriage, but also says his actions were consensual in nature did not violate House Ethics rules.

NPR News · 17 Aug 2026
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Why did Trump scale back war games with South Korea?

US president cites good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Gaza flotilla sets sail from the UK in bid to break Israeli siege

A boat has left Bristol as part of a wider campaign to break Israel’s blockade and deliver aid to Gaza.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Photos: Search for Indonesia earthquake victims continues

At least 68 killed in eastern Indonesia as aftershocks and landslides hamper aid.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Death toll from capsized ferry in Zimbabwe rises to 92

Search efforts to recover the remaining victims are still underway.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Russian politician sentenced to 11 years for opposing war in Ukraine

Lev Shlosberg, a senior member of the Yabloko party, was sentenced to 11 years and one month in prison on Monday.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Russia maintains election ban on opposition Yabloko, jails deputy head

Supreme Court ruling supports Kremlin's clampdown on the political party ahead of September's parliamentary vote.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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CAIR slams Texas governor’s ‘anti-Muslim stunt’ on airport washing stations

Abbott accuses airports of religious discrimination over wudu stations, calls for federal investigation.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Clashes between government and opposition fighters in Somalia’s Baidoa

Heavy clashes broke out in Baidoa, Somalia between federal troops and armed opposition groups.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Syria launches probe into death of ‘White Helmet’ rescuer in police custody

Family members allege security officers ignored warnings about the man's hemophilia and subjected him to severe abuse.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Explosion reported at school in Afghan capital Kabul

The cause of the blast and the number of casualties have not been confirmed, with the Taliban government yet to comment.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Britain deploys military as wildfires spread across Europe

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Netanyahu’s Likud Party holds primaries ahead of Israel’s general elections

On Monday, Israel's governing party will determine its candidate list for the next election.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Palestinians, Israelis sceptical of Gaza plan as Kushner visits region

US envoy Jared Kushner met Hamas leaders in Egypt and Israeli PM Netanyahu to push Trump’s 15-point Gaza roadmap.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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British PM Burnham duped by White House impostor

The FBI has warned of 'malicious actors' misusing AI to impersonate senior government officials.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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War on Iran: Phase II, Day 37

Iran is offering $30,000 for captured or killed US soldiers. Trump cuts back South Korea drills.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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