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Zhu Rongji, who drove China's 1990s economic reforms, has died at 97

Zhu was renowned for reforms that sought to transition China from the post-Maoist years to a more global market-oriented financial system, without ceding party control over the economy.

NPR News · 12 Aug 2026
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Egyptian student livestreams his kidnapping

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Top Iranian commander visited Iraq to discuss disarmament plan: Source

Esmail Qaani held meetings over Iraqi government's plan to disarm armed groups and bring weapons under state control.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Rare solar eclipse to sweep across Europe and the Arctic

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Takeaways from Tuesday primaries. And, Iran threat prompted Trump's secret plane swap

Yesterday's primaries provided more insight into what voters in both parties want from their new leaders. And, Trump secretly switched planes in Turkey last month amid a foreign threat

NPR News · 12 Aug 2026
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Putin warns of tit-for-tat seizures of European vessels

If European states seize vessels with Russian cargo, Moscow will respond in kind 'wherever necessary', says Putin.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Andrew Tate's extradition fight tests his influence with Trump's America

After President Trump took office, Andrew Tate proclaimed, "The Tates will be free." A year later, Tate is being held in federal prison after he was arrested following a U.K. extradition request.

NPR News · 12 Aug 2026
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Lebanon ends executions: Where does the death penalty still exist in 2026?

Three-quarters of the world has abolished the death penalty in law or in practice, according to Amnesty International.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Woman rescued after 36 hours under rubble in Colombia

A 32-year-old woman was rescued after 36 hours under rubble following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Iran refutes Trump’s claim to ‘control’ Hormuz: What’s the latest in talks?

Iran says Hormuz stays closed until US meets its demands and changes its 'behaviour' as global energy prices rise.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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‘The hardest mission of my life’: A rescuer’s loss in the Lebanon War

A Lebanon rescuer’s work is shaped by the daughter he lost in an Israeli attack on his station.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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More than 100 passengers rescued after Indonesia ferry fire

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Pogba suffers new injury setback with Monaco future now in doubt

Former France and Manchester United star Paul Pogba suffers latest injury setback, sparking rumours about Monaco future.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Zambia’s president rallies for second term ahead of election

Zambia's president rallies for second term ahead of election

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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A hydrogen-powered vehicle sets new land speed record

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Feel so busy you don't even realize you're busy? Try doing a time audit

The exercise can help you identify what's wasting your time — and make room for what matters, says psychotherapist Niro Feliciano. Take a moment to try it. You might be surprised with what you find.

NPR News · 12 Aug 2026
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Are hacks of U.S. water facilities a new front in the Iran war?

A recent series of cyberattacks on U.S. water systems has exposed vulnerabilities across critical infrastructure during the Iran war.

NPR News · 12 Aug 2026
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How a road could change West Africa's urban future

A 600-mile journey along the shores of Nigeria, Togo, Ghana and Ivory Coast reveals one of the world's most consequential transformations.

NPR News · 12 Aug 2026
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