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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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UN’s Albanese: Israel outsourcing coercion to settlers in West Bank

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese says Israel bears responsibility and is outsourcing coercion to settlers.

Al Jazeera · 16 Aug 2026
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Israeli minister calls for killing ’30 to 40′ Palestinians in Gaza nightly

Far-right National Security Minister Ben-Gvir sits on Israel's security cabinet, which helps shape war and policy.

Al Jazeera · 16 Aug 2026
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What could stop Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians?

Violence in the occupied West Bank has intensified under Israel's far-right Netanyahu government.

Al Jazeera · 16 Aug 2026
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Hundreds of migrants arrested near Ceuta border in latest crackdown

Nearly 300 migrants and 61 alleged facilitators detained during mass migration attempt.

Al Jazeera · 16 Aug 2026
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Anwar Ibrahim: Malaysia between the superpowers

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim joins Sreenivasan Jain on justice, trade, and a middle power holding superpowers to account.

Al Jazeera · 16 Aug 2026
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Death toll rises to 84 from capsized ferry in Zimbabwe

The boat overturned during heavy winds near the Zambian border.

Al Jazeera · 16 Aug 2026
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Israelis harass Palestinian-owned cafe in Iceland, tear down Palestine map

CCTV from a Palestinian-owned cafe in Iceland shows what appear to be Israeli tourists ripping a framed map of Palestine

Al Jazeera · 16 Aug 2026
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Erdogan says Hamas acted sincerely, criticises Israeli attacks

Erdogan said Hamas has shown all possible sincere solidarity, while Israel continues aggressive attacks on Gaza.

Al Jazeera · 16 Aug 2026
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US admiral praises USS Lincoln crew amid reported mental health concerns

Politicians voiced alarm over mental health struggles on carrier, with reports of sailors attempting to jump overboard.

Al Jazeera · 16 Aug 2026
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Multiple people dead as flooding continues in Indiana

Some parts of Indiana received more than 11 inches of rainfall over three days, beginning Aug. 11, causing record floods. Several suburbs of Indianapolis also underwater.

NPR News · 16 Aug 2026
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Brazil: Lula, Bolsonaro return to strongholds to launch runs for president

Lula and Bolsonaro appeal to Brazil’s women voters with promises to combat rising femicide and gender violence.

Al Jazeera · 16 Aug 2026
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US-Iran MoU is set to expire: What to know

Both sides accused the other of violating the June agreement shortly after it was signed.

Al Jazeera · 16 Aug 2026
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Kushner meets with Hamas on the Gaza road map ahead of talks with Netanyahu

Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law, held a rare meeting with Hamas leadership Sunday in Egypt, in a new diplomatic effort to make progress in the stalled Gaza ceasefire.

NPR News · 16 Aug 2026
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Senegal’s Saint-Louis Regatta keeps centuries of tradition alive

Thousands gathered in Saint-Louis, Senegal, for the annual regatta.

Al Jazeera · 16 Aug 2026
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Anti-corruption raids in Baghdad as dozens of officials arrested

Iraq’s Integrity Commission seized of millions in cash and jewelry said to be linked to corruption charges.

Al Jazeera · 16 Aug 2026
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Erdogan says Israeli attacks on Lebanon are a serious concern for Türkiye

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon are a source of serious concern.

Al Jazeera · 16 Aug 2026
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Kushner meets Hamas leaders in Egypt to push Trump’s Gaza plan

Trump envoy has pushed for disarmament to end any future Hamas role in running Gaza, diplomatic sources tell AFP.

Al Jazeera · 16 Aug 2026
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