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Iran war live: US, Tehran exchange opposing claims over Hormuz control

President Trump again insists US has 'total control' of strait, while Tehran resolute that the US must meet its demands.

Al Jazeera · 13 Aug 2026
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Trump administration arrests Southern Poverty Law Center expert for fraud

Heidi Beirich, an expert on far-right extremism, has been charged over alleged misuse of donor funds to pay informants.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Media groups sue Trump over paid access to public social media posts

Lawsuit claims Trump profits unfairly by charging up to $100,000 monthly for exclusive access to presidential posts.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Trump administration plans to give ICE officers electric-shock gloves

US Homeland Security is expected to buy up to $20m in gloves amid criticism of the president's immigration crackdown.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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ICE plans to outfit officers with electric shock gloves

The company that makes the gloves, Compliant Technologies, says they're a nonlethal tool to make individuals compliant during arrests.

NPR News · 12 Aug 2026
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US strikes in Yemen killed 153 civilians in 2025, says Pentagon review

The unclassified Pentagon review sheds new light on civilian harm from the US campaign against Yemen’s Houthis.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Hegseth cautions that ICC may investigate US boat strikes in Latin America

US defence chief vows to continue campaign against drug cartels, says Colombia has joined regional military coalition.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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PSG win back-to-back UEFA Super Cups with victory over Aston Villa

Kvaratskhelia and Doue earn a win for Paris Saint-Germain as 17-year-old Brian Madjo's goal is in vain for Aston Villa.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Thousands missing after Colombia quake as rescue continues

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Morocco says working to prevent potential new Ceuta crossings surge

Morocco Interior Ministry says it has increased security along its borders with the Spanish exclaves Ceuta and Melilla.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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11-year-old boy shot by Israeli forces in Gaza

The father of an 11-year-old boy says Israeli forces shot his son in the head and leg in Khan Younis.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Drone attacks on energy infrastructure deepen Libya’s energy crisis

Repeated drone strikes on oil and power infrastructure are deepening Libya's energy crisis.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Israeli air strike kills one in northern Gaza

Strike on a tuk-tuk in Beit Lahiya kills one, wounds five in first Israeli aerial bombardment in a week

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Deadly India landslide kills at least seven in Mumbai

Heavy rains triggered a landslide on Wednesday that killed at least seven people in India’s western Maharashtra state.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Can Syria deliver transitional justice?

A court has sentenced ousted former leader Bashar al-Assad and others to death in absentia.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Trump sued over service selling faster access to Truth Social posts

The federal lawsuit alleges that the service from the president's media company violates the Constitution. Meanwhile, Trump Media executives say they have signed up more than 10 customers.

NPR News · 12 Aug 2026
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Israel vows to keep troops in Lebanon, Gaza and Syria

Israeli defence minister Israel Katz has said that Israel “will under no circumstances” withdraw its troops.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Controversial group wins $158M-contract to represent unaccompanied immigrant children

Utah-based Our Rescue was founded by activist Tim Ballard. It was previously known as Operation Underground Railroad and it says it helps law enforcement perform sting operations and rescues human tra

NPR News · 12 Aug 2026
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