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Yemeni government forces hit back after new Houthi offensive

Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, have struck back after a new Houthi offensive in areas it controls.

Al Jazeera · 16 Aug 2026
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Who killed Tupac? What to know about the trial of Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis

Three decades after rapper Tupac Shakur's death, a former California gang boss is the first person to be prosecuted.

Al Jazeera · 16 Aug 2026
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Observers say Zambia’s election marred by reports of intimidation, violence

Vote counting in Thursday's presidential polls were briefly suspended amid security threats to the electoral process.

Al Jazeera · 16 Aug 2026
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Al Jazeera journalist opens beach cafe in the Gaza she loves

Palestinian journalist Hind Khoudary has opened a Gaza beach cafe, hoping to revive a much-loved part of life in the war

Al Jazeera · 16 Aug 2026
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As petrol prices soar, electric bikes gain ground in Nigeria

Riders say the switch is helping them cut fuel and maintenance costs.

Al Jazeera · 16 Aug 2026
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Army drops roses on Syrian crowds in a far cry from war

Syrian army helicopters dropped roses on crowds at Damascus Citadel’s Summer Syria festival.

Al Jazeera · 16 Aug 2026
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Hamas leader heads to Cairo for Gaza talks ahead of Kushner visit

Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya to meet Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad in Cairo amid ongoing Gaza tensions.

Al Jazeera · 16 Aug 2026
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Iran war live: Talks on Hormuz Strait continue; Israel kills 11 in Lebanon

Israel kills 11 in deadliest attacks on Lebanon since June truce as Iran and Oman continue talks on Hormuz.

Al Jazeera · 16 Aug 2026
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Yemen’s government says Houthi strikes hit residential areas in Marib

Yemen's Ministry of Information denounces attacks on Marib as 'escalation' that threatens lives and increases suffering.

Al Jazeera · 15 Aug 2026
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At least five reported dead amid flooding in US state of Indiana

Indiana's state governor says that US government has promised assistance after a week of heavy rainfall.

Al Jazeera · 15 Aug 2026
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Colombia asks Trump to suspend tariffs as country reels from earthquake

Post-earthquake reconstruction is expected to cost about $6.4bn, but Colombia has been hit by renewed US tariffs.

Al Jazeera · 15 Aug 2026
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US Democrats finalise major shakeup to 2028 presidential primary calendar

South Carolina will again take centre stage as the first nominating contest, pushing Iowa from its top spot.

Al Jazeera · 15 Aug 2026
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Why is the latest Ebola outbreak worsening?

Virus spreading in DRC faster than containment efforts.

Al Jazeera · 15 Aug 2026
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Are robotaxis finally here?

Fully self-driving cars for hire have been hailed as the technology of the future for years now. That future has finally arrived -- but only in some cities.

NPR News · 15 Aug 2026
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State Department spokesperson on Iran war and U.S. visa revocations

NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott about the with Iran and the hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals who have had their U.S. visa revoked.

NPR News · 15 Aug 2026
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Qatar denies it is detaining three Iranian bomber pilots

Iran says Qatar is holding three pilots who were shot down in March. Doha decries 'misleading statements'.

Al Jazeera · 15 Aug 2026
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California tackles multiple wildfires as firefighter workforce faces strain

The federal wildland firefighting workforce, faced with low pay and cost of living issues, copes with Trump-era cuts.

Al Jazeera · 15 Aug 2026
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Canadian petition to expel US ambassador gains over 170,000 signatures

The petition is set to be discussed by House of Commons in a sign of discontent with policies of US President Trump.

Al Jazeera · 15 Aug 2026
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