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Autism and war: Gaza families grapple with destruction and loss

Continuous bombing disrupts routines, causing sensory shocks and behavioural relapses in Gaza's autistic children.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Cristiano Ronaldo announces marriage to Georgina Rodriguez in Portugal

Football's most famous current player wed his long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez after a decade together.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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At least 15 dead, dozens missing as ferry capsizes in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe’s Civil Protection Unit says the ferry was carrying more than its capacity of 90 people when it capsized.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Why have several nations raised red flags over Indian farm exports?

As Tokyo turns back mangoes, Beijing blocks rice, and European inspectors flag spices, Indian growers ask what's wrong.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Former U.S. Marine held in Russia on disputed charges has been released

Russia released an American military veteran, allowing his return to the U.S. after four years of what his family and U.S. officials allege was wrongful incarceration and abusive treatment.

NPR News · 12 Aug 2026
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine has sent proposals to US to end war with Russia

Ukraine's president also says Russia will use its election next month as a pretext to declare a new mobilisation.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Earthquake response strains Colombia's new government and rescuers

The earthquake killed at least 181 people and left 2,595 injured, according to Colombian authorities. At least 195 remained missing, but civilian-run databases put that number closer to 4,000.

NPR News · 12 Aug 2026
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Can Trump keep his ‘irritation’ with Netanyahu in check?

Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan which has exposed tensions between the two.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Israeli raids, demolitions continue as UN warns West Bank at breaking point

Israeli forces arrest 23 Palestinians and demolish home of man killed in confrontation with Israeli settlers in July.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Did Trump flee an Iranian assassination plot on a catering truck?

New reports reveal the US President hid in a catering truck to switch planes over an alleged bomb plot in July.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Trump says secret plane switch ‘up to the Secret Service’

US President Donald Trump says the decision to make a plane switch in Turkiye after the NATO summit.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Drone strikes power station near Libya’s largest oil refinery

A drone has struck a power station in Libya’s western city of Zawiya

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Russia frees ex-US marine Gilman jailed since 2022

Russia has released former US marine Robert Gilman, who had been jailed since 2022 for attacking a police officer.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Oil prices rise as attacks dent hopes for Strait of Hormuz reopening

Brent crude climbs as renewed violence dampens hopes for a return to stability in energy markets.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Progressive Peggy Flanagan wins Democratic Senate primary in Minnesota

Progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan won the Democratic primary for Senate from Minnesota. It continues a series of wins for the progressive wing of the party over centrists.

NPR News · 12 Aug 2026
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Trump-backed Mike Lindell loses primary for Minnesota governor to Lisa Demuth

Lindell had President Trump's endorsement but he lost to Lisa Demuth, the speaker of the state house. She'll face Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar in the fall for governor.

NPR News · 12 Aug 2026
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Six killed in Houthi attack on Bab al-Mandeb ship, Yemen’s government says

Deaths on Egyptian-owned Tihamah mark first shipping deaths linked to Houthis since the US-Israel war on Iran began.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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Dozens dead and missing after ferry capsizes in Zimbabwe

An overloaded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba, killing at least 15 people and leaving 27 missing.

Al Jazeera · 12 Aug 2026
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