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Wildfires burn across Indonesia as officials cite El Nino as a cause

Thousands of firefighters and dozens of helicopters battle growing wildfires across Indonesia.

Al Jazeera · 10 Aug 2026
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Turkiye approves pardon-like bill for thousands of PKK fighters

Text envisages a return to civilian life for some of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party fighters who lay down their weapons.

Al Jazeera · 10 Aug 2026
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Trump says relationship is good even as Netanyahu rejects Gaza peace plan

US President Donald Trump maintains that his relationship with Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu is still good.

Al Jazeera · 10 Aug 2026
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US appeals court says social media addiction lawsuits can proceed

US court rules Meta, Google and TikTok will face addiction lawsuits as Meta heads to trial this week over child safety

Al Jazeera · 10 Aug 2026
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Trump to demand compensation for Tehran’s ‘conflicts’

President Donald Trump says he’ll demand compensation from Iran for people killed or wounded in the US war on Iran.

Al Jazeera · 10 Aug 2026
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After his Reflecting Pool vandalism case is dismissed, David Hearn looks for closure

The ex-Olympian accused of damaging the reflecting pool tells NPR the experience has been "Orwellian" and "Kafkaesque." And it's not over yet: His lawyers are fighting to close the case permanently.

NPR News · 10 Aug 2026
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Russia bars only party opposing war in Ukraine from parliamentary vote

The pro-Kremlin nationalist party Rodina accused the Yabloko party of receiving undeclared campaign support.

Al Jazeera · 10 Aug 2026
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Trump administration has revoked over 175,000 visas: US State Department

Most of the visa revocations stemmed from law-enforcement encounters involving criminal activity, the department said.

Al Jazeera · 10 Aug 2026
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US Congresswoman Nancy Mace calls Muslim officials ‘threat’ to US

US Rep. Nancy Mace clashed with CNN's Omar Jimenez over Islamophobic remarks after Abdul El-Sayed’s win in Michigan.

Al Jazeera · 10 Aug 2026
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Migrant children go days without food in Ceuta amid asylum crisis

A surge of migrant children and families remained in makeshift shelters in Ceuta, Spain’s North African enclave.

Al Jazeera · 10 Aug 2026
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111 dead after Colombia quakes leave trail of destruction

At least 111 people are dead after a destructive 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia.

Al Jazeera · 10 Aug 2026
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Lebanon ‘files new lawsuit against’ ex-central bank chief Riad Salameh

Reports citing judicial sources say former commercial banker also indicted over alleged financial crimes.

Al Jazeera · 10 Aug 2026
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Netanyahu’s veto and the limits of American power

Trump has the leverage to enforce his Gaza plan. Netanyahu is betting that he lacks the political will to use it.

Al Jazeera · 10 Aug 2026
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Iran hierarchy consolidation as IRGC veteran tapped for key security role

The office of the supreme leader has named a new security chief and established war commanders in influential roles.

Al Jazeera · 10 Aug 2026
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Oman trying to contain extensive oil spill from stricken tanker

The Caroline Bezengi is believed to be part of Russia's 'shadow fleet' that Moscow uses to circumvent Western sanctions.

Al Jazeera · 10 Aug 2026
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Zuckerberg’s yacht crew did not hear call for help, says spokesperson

A skiff off Alaska coast received help from a nearby cruise ship after Zuckerberg's yacht crew did not respond in time.

Al Jazeera · 10 Aug 2026
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'The Nerd Reich' tracks the 'unmasking of Silicon Valley's true politics'

Journalist Gil Durán argues that a small circle of Silicon Valley billionaires and venture capitalists have concluded that democracy is in their way — and that they should be governing in its place.

NPR News · 10 Aug 2026
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Palestinian club football to restart in September after Gaza war suspension

Palestinian sports leagues, including professional football, were halted due to Israel's genocidal war on Palestinians.

Al Jazeera · 10 Aug 2026
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