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At least six people killed in Ukrainian missile attack on Russia’s Belgorod

Overnight Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine kill two people and injure 19.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Rodri headed to Barcelona after Man City accepts transfer bid

Spain’s World Cup-winning captain Rodri is returning to his homeland after Man City agree transfer to Barcelona.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Japan’s economy slows, missing growth forecasts

GDP rises 0.3 percent in the second quarter as consumption and capital spending sag.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Cameroon dominates Malawi to win first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title

The Indomitable Lionesses outshine their opponents to claim a first final victory on their fourth attempt in Morocco.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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At least six dead in ‘stampede-like’ incident at India temple

The fatal incident reportedly took place amid a rush of devotees at a temple in India's Bihar state.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea

President Trump explained the decision by saying South Korea had declined to help with the "denuclearization" of Iran and he cited his good relationship with North Korea's leader.

NPR News · 17 Aug 2026
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Iran’s top negotiator declares victory in war against the US and Israel

Iran’s Parliament speaker and top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has declared both a military and political victory.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Lawyer says Israel’s targeting of Palestinian women is a form of genocide

Palestinian lawyer Ahmad Ibsais argues Israeli attacks on women is a genocide overlooked by international law.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Thieves steal Renaissance artworks in museum heist during Italian holiday

As Messina celebrated Sicilian holiday Ferragosto, thieves struck the MuMe museum to steal the masterworks by Antonello.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Palestinian-American travels to West Bank home encircled by Israeli settler

Palestinian-American Loui Ridi is flying from the US to Qusra, where Israeli settlers have encircled his family’s home.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Rare Pallas’s cat captured on camera in northern Iran mountains

Footage shows a rare sighting of one of Iran’s most elusive wild felines.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Zambia incumbent takes early election lead as opposition alleges armed raid

President Hakainde Hichilema appears on course for outright win as observers cite violence and a tilted campaign field.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in country’s history

A top UN official says 'speed, scale, and solidarity' needed 'before this virus gets even further ahead of us'.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Israeli settlers pitch tents for new illegal outpost in occupied West Bank

UN Special Rapporteur Albanese warns that Israel is 'using settlers to advance ethnic cleansing' in the West Bank.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Can the AU make its current Sudan mission count?

The African Union is seeking progress in Sudan, but must overcome deep battlefield and diplomatic divisions.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Trump says US to ‘substantially reduce’ military drills with South Korea

US president says he's 'not happy' about the drills, citing his 'very good relationship' with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Israel releases 35 Palestinian prisoners back into Gaza

Emotional reunions greeted 35 Palestinians prisoners released by Israel into Gaza.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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Iran war live: Tehran-US MoU set to expire; Hamas’s al-Khayya meets Kushner

Hamas calls on Board of Peace to 'compel' Israel to accept the Gaza peace plan after meeting Jared Kushner in Cairo.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug 2026
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