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Sedition to anthem: Many lives of ‘Azadi’ chants in India’s youth protests

A decade ago, student leaders were jailed for shouting 'Azadi', which means freedom.

Al Jazeera · 15 Aug 2026
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How blind football is helping women overcome barriers in Mexico

Mexico is sending its first blind women's football team to compete in an international tournament. Players cannot wait.

Al Jazeera · 15 Aug 2026
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The next Yemen war might be different

Drones are no longer the advantage for only one side.

Al Jazeera · 15 Aug 2026
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Afghans mark five years of Taliban rule

Afghans have gathered in Kabul to mark five years since the Taliban returned to power.

Al Jazeera · 15 Aug 2026
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Black professor at centre of Cambridge plagiarism row found dead

Dr Jason Arday has been found dead days after resigning from Cambridge University due to plagiarism allegations.

Al Jazeera · 15 Aug 2026
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Vienna woman sues city for discrimination over toilet fees

An Austrian activist in Vienna is challenging the city over public toilet fees.

Al Jazeera · 15 Aug 2026
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Five wounded in shooting at Virginia State University

Police found the gunshot victims near the university's residence halls.

Al Jazeera · 15 Aug 2026
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Five years on, how will Taliban deal with armed opposition?

The United Nations says armed groups opposed to the government remain active.

Al Jazeera · 15 Aug 2026
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Afghan refugees face an uncertain future as Europe shifts to the right

With the fall of the former government in Kabul, thousands of Afghans were forced to flee the country, many to Europe.

Al Jazeera · 15 Aug 2026
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Is China seeking to copy Iran’s Strait of Hormuz blockade around Taiwan?

Taiwan has long prepared for a Chinese military invasion but wars in Iran and Ukraine expose new potential threats.

Al Jazeera · 15 Aug 2026
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Modi threatens to target ‘intellectual Naxals’ in Independence Day speech

The Indian PM said Maoist-influenced Naxalite rebellion is largely gone, but its ideological backers still pose threat.

Al Jazeera · 15 Aug 2026
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Aftermath of deadly Indonesia earthquake

Dozens of people have been killed after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Indonesia’s Flores Island.

Al Jazeera · 15 Aug 2026
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Japanese minister visits shrine to war dead, angering China, South Korea

Defence Minister Koizumi's visit to Yasukuni Shrine comes on the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in WWII.

Al Jazeera · 15 Aug 2026
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What the Taliban achieved and failed to achieve in five years

The Taliban government brought security and stability but is facing increasing alienation of the general population.

Al Jazeera · 15 Aug 2026
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World Cup winner Ferran Torres joins Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona

The 26-year-old striker cost the Ligue 1 champions a reported 50 million euros ($58m) and has signed a five year deal.

Al Jazeera · 15 Aug 2026
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Arsenal vs Manchester City: Community Shield – prediction, lineups, teams

Premier League winners Arsenal and FA Cup holders Man City prepare to trade blows as English top-flight season nears.

Al Jazeera · 15 Aug 2026
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At scene of deadly Israeli strike on Lebanon home

An overnight Israeli strike on a family home in Ansar, southern Lebanon, killed at least seven people.

Al Jazeera · 15 Aug 2026
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ICE detained a Venezuelan soccer pro. His case shows the immigration backlog crisis

Homero Calderón's detention by ICE spotlights the massive backlog in the U.S. immigration system.

NPR News · 15 Aug 2026
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