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Russia frees ex-US Marine Robert Gilman from detention

The US government had recently designated Gilman as wrongfully detained.

Al Jazeera · 11 Aug 2026
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Poland says Women’s World Cup plan on course despite UEFA boycott of FIFA

Poland says their preparations to host the Women's Under-20 World Cup remain on schedule, despite UEFA-FIFA fallout.

Al Jazeera · 11 Aug 2026
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PSG vs Aston Villa: UEFA Super Cup – prediction, lineups, teams

The traditional curtain raiser for Europe's football league season pits Paris Saint-Germain against Aston Villa.

Al Jazeera · 11 Aug 2026
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Trump faces lawsuit over push to limit birthright citizenship

Despite previous Supreme Court ruling, Trump has sought new approach to limit the longstanding practice.

Al Jazeera · 11 Aug 2026
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Hungary elects supreme court judge ousted by Orban as new president

Baka replaces Orban appointee Tamas Sulyok, ousted weeks ago during Tisza’s campaign against Orban-era power structures.

Al Jazeera · 11 Aug 2026
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Rwanda: The genocide against the Tutsi

How colonial identity, extremist politics and 'hate radio' helped turn Rwanda’s genocide into organised mass murder.

Al Jazeera · 11 Aug 2026
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Lebanon parliament votes to end death penalty, 1st in Middle East to do so

Death sentences will be replaced with life imprisonment with aggravated hard labour.

Al Jazeera · 11 Aug 2026
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DC residents debate safety gains a year into Trump’s Guard deployment

Mixed reactions persist in Washington, DC, a year after Trump deployed the National Guard to address crime concerns.

Al Jazeera · 11 Aug 2026
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Total solar eclipse 2026: Where, when and how to watch on Wednesday?

Millions will see the sun disappear as the eclipse sweeps from the Arctic to Europe, bringing two minutes of totality.

Al Jazeera · 11 Aug 2026
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Ten police and 17 “bandits” killed in firefight in northwestern Nigeria

Police say 17 suspected gang members and two civilians were also killed in Kebbi State.

Al Jazeera · 11 Aug 2026
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War on Iran: Mojtaba Khamenei is in ‘perfect health’, Iran says

President Masoud Pezeshkian says Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in ‘perfect health’.

Al Jazeera · 11 Aug 2026
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‘Only job I know’: Philippine sailors return to sea despite wartime risks

Despite risks in the Strait of Hormuz and Black Sea, seafarers from the Philippines are still competing for jobs.

Al Jazeera · 11 Aug 2026
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What are Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan’s joint military capabilities?

The Mecca defence pact combines a top oil exporter, NATO's second-largest army and the only Muslim nuclear arsenal.

Al Jazeera · 11 Aug 2026
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Under fire: Lebanon’s first responders | Al Jazeera Originals

First responders in Lebanon risk their lives to save others even as Israeli attacks intensify around them.

Al Jazeera · 11 Aug 2026
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Liverpool fans seek clarity on Bezos bid to buy stake

Jeff Bezos reportedly part of consortium interested in English Premier League club Liverpool, but fans ask for meeting.

Al Jazeera · 11 Aug 2026
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What’s behind Iran’s new military appointments and what do they indicate?

Observers say the nominations empower the hardline old guard, prioritise loyalty over military innovation.

Al Jazeera · 11 Aug 2026
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Hunter Biden defends Tucker Carlson over Netanyahu comments

Al Jazeera · 11 Aug 2026
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Somali denied World Cup ‘proud’ to referee PSG vs Villa in UEFA Super Cup

Omar Artan was turned away on arrival at Miami International Airport before World Cup 2026 where he was to officiate.

Al Jazeera · 11 Aug 2026
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