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Houthi attack on port kills four eroding truce with Yemen’s government

Six Houthi ballistic missiles struck Yemen's government-held al-Makha port, killing at least four.

Al Jazeera · 14 Aug 2026
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Yemen’s government says Houthi attack on al-Makha kills at least four

Hostilities are rising between Iran-backed Houthis and Yemen's internationally recognised government.

Al Jazeera · 14 Aug 2026
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Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz a US ‘territory’ amid Iran war

Control over the strait has been a sticking point in the ongoing ceasefire negotiations between the US and Iran.

Al Jazeera · 14 Aug 2026
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Wildfires rage across Europe as heatwaves drive record temperatures

Wildfires fuelled by record heat are ravaging Europe, burning around 500,000 hectares and forcing thousands to flee.

Al Jazeera · 14 Aug 2026
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Israeli soldiers accused of supporting ‘terrorist’ settlers in Qusra

Al Jazeera · 14 Aug 2026
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Trump dismisses mental health concerns on USS Lincoln aircraft carrier

Members of the US Congress have called for a probe into conditions amid reports of sailors attempting to jump ship.

Al Jazeera · 14 Aug 2026
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Mount Etna eruption and volcanic ash shut Sicily’s busiest airport

Flights will be suspended until at least Saturday afternoon, leaving hundreds of travellers stranded.

Al Jazeera · 14 Aug 2026
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Former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism found dead

Jason Arday's body was found in south London just a week after he resigned from the University of Cambridge.

Al Jazeera · 14 Aug 2026
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Son of Mexico’s former president AMLO alleges US revoked his visa

The US has not confirmed the revocation which comes amid crackdown on Mexican politicians with alleged ties to cartels.

Al Jazeera · 14 Aug 2026
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New aerial video reveals huge scale of oil spill off Oman

A potential environmental disaster is unfolding off Oman, where a grounded tanker is leaking sanctioned Russian oil.

Al Jazeera · 14 Aug 2026
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Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow $400m ballroom project to proceed

Appeals court previously ruled that Trump administration must seek authorisation from Congress to continue with project.

Al Jazeera · 14 Aug 2026
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Woman charged over vandalism of World War II Memorial in Washington, DC

The arrest comes weeks after Trump criticised Jeanine Pirro for dropping charges over damage to the Reflecting Pool.

Al Jazeera · 14 Aug 2026
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Art offers young Gaza survivors solace and escape from war’s devastation

Young survivors of Israel's genocidal war in Gaza find safe spaces to process trauma and rediscover joy.

Al Jazeera · 14 Aug 2026
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Italian police recover stolen paintings worth over $10m

Nine Moldovans are being investigated in connection with the theft of paintings by Cezanne, Renoir and Matisse.

Al Jazeera · 14 Aug 2026
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CEO pay skyrockets in 2025 amid growing income inequality in the US

Elon Musk earned 2.5 million times more than a Tesla worker's median pay in 2025, despite revenue and sales declines.

Al Jazeera · 14 Aug 2026
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How Americans deceive ourselves about slavery

Clint Smith's How the Word Is Passed explores how slavery is — and isn't — taught. And Above Ground includes poems to his children about what their ancestors endured and escaped. He spoke with Fresh A

NPR News · 14 Aug 2026
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Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024.

Al Jazeera · 14 Aug 2026
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British cyclist Finlay Tarling dies in Tour of Portugal crash aged 19

Organisers said on social media that Tarling died following a 'serious accident' on the stage between Melgaco and Fafe.

Al Jazeera · 14 Aug 2026
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