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French Serie A footballer Yael Trepy in intensive care after near-drowning

Italian media reports that the Cagliari forward was rescued after swallowing a lot of water in a swimming pool in Porto Cervo.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Why Kushner met Hamas leaders, and what it means for Trump’s Gaza roadmap

Jared Kushner to meet Netanyahu next, after Israel rejected Trump's 15-point Gaza roadmap.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Cameroon celebrates after winning first ever WAFCON title

Cameroon wins its first WAFCON title, beating Malawi 3–0 in the final.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Yemen’s drone war: Rivals flex growing aerial muscle

Houthi and government forces exchange drone attacks, marking a major shift in war tactics.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Trump scales down war games with South Korea: Why it matters

US president cites Seoul's reluctance to back his war on Iran, and his warm ties with North Korea's leader as reasons.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Will Europe hear a landmark Russian climate change case?

The European Court of Human Rights has dismissed the case, but the plaintiffs aren't giving up.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Israel’s religious right is changing the state from within

Religious fundamentalism is advancing through Israel’s institutions, narrowing freedoms and deepening inequality.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Jason Arday’s death is institutional murder

Arday was subjected to a vicious campaign fuelled by anti-Black racism.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding expires: How and why it fell apart

Trump deemed the MoU 'over' within a month of it being signed, as the two sides traded attacks despite a 'ceasefire'.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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USS Washington to relieve USS Lincoln. And, Jared Kushner to meet with Netanyahu

The USS Washington is on its way to the Middle East to relieve the USS Lincoln amid concerns about conditions aboard. And, Jared Kushner is expected to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu to move Gaza

NPR News · 17 Aug 2026
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Arsenal preview: Key questions heading into 2026-27 Premier League season

Does Guimaraes complete the midfield? Can they finally win the Champions League? And who is set for a breakout season?

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Trump orders US to scale back South Korea military drills

Donald Trump has ordered the US military to scale back joint exercises with South Korea.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Is the world experiencing more earthquakes now than before?

Al Jazeera examines a decade of earthquake data to see how 2026 compares and explains how and where earthquakes strike.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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USS Lincoln crisis: How it compares to past aircraft carrier deployments

The USS Abraham Lincoln crisis highlights the toll of lengthy deployments on crew morale and operational readiness.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Iraqi Kurdish PM Barzani’s office targeted in drone attack

Explosive drones target Iraqi Kurdish PM's office and security chief's residence; no casualties reported.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Indian temple stampede kills seven people and injures dozens

A stampede at a Hindu temple in eastern India kills seven people and injures nineteen more.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Is China encroaching upon Indian territory in Arunachal Pradesh?

India and China are tangled in yet another border dispute, angering locals in the eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Watch: Young chef, 16, cooking up gourmet meals in Gaza

Yasser Ayad, 16, has become a culinary star on social media as he cooks traiditional Palestinain dishes in Gaza.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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