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What are the challenges facing the Mecca agreement?

Saudi Arabia turns to Turkiye and Pakistan for defence ties, raising questions overreliance on the US.

Al Jazeera · 8 Aug 2026
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At least 200 people evacuated as wildfire rages near Lake Garda

At least 200 people have been evacuated after a wildfire broke out near Italy’s Lake Garda.

Al Jazeera · 8 Aug 2026
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Lebanese soldiers injured while Israeli troops intrude on southern town

Soldiers disarm unexploded ordnance in Zawtar al-Gharbiyah, near where Israeli forces reportedly built an earth barrier.

Al Jazeera · 8 Aug 2026
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US slams Chinese ‘nature reserve’ as effort to claim South China Sea

US State Department accuses China of attempting to deny Filipino vessels access to fishing grounds in contested area.

Al Jazeera · 8 Aug 2026
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‘Debilitating’: Hunter Biden speaks out about father Joe Biden’s cancer

The younger Biden son has addressed his father's debate performance and the pardon he received after felony convictions.

Al Jazeera · 8 Aug 2026
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Yemen’s government forces attack Houthis amid renewed shelling of Marib

Fears of a wider conflict grow as Yemen’s army counterattacks and expert warns ‘all the warning signs are there’.

Al Jazeera · 8 Aug 2026
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The influencers taking on far-right leader Nigel Farage

The UK media has been accused of giving far-right leader Nigel Farage an easy ride

Al Jazeera · 8 Aug 2026
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Ukraine mourns "collector of souls" Oleksiy Yukov, killed recovering war dead

Oleksiy Yukov spent two decades recovering the bodies of soldiers – including many Russians. He was killed during a recovery mission after stepping on a landmine.

NPR News · 8 Aug 2026
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Gaza health chief urges action to ‘save’ Dr Abu Safia before it’s too late

Fears increase for life of Hussam Abu Safia detained by Israel amid reports of torture and lack of medical care.

Al Jazeera · 8 Aug 2026
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British Columbia issues evacuation orders ahead of fast-moving wildfires

Authorities warn residents to be prepared to leave their homes as fast-moving wildfires spread across western Canada.

Al Jazeera · 8 Aug 2026
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Serbia and Ukraine pledge closer economic ties, eye free trade deal

Serbia says it will help rebuild Ukrainian cities and provide aid as the two countries deepen cooperation.

Al Jazeera · 8 Aug 2026
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Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye pact: A new shield or strategic signal?

The agreement names no adversary, but analysts say Iran and its regional network are central to the thinking behind it.

Al Jazeera · 8 Aug 2026
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Which stars need to shine this season: Real Madrid, Barcelona, Man Utd, PSG

From the Premier League and La Liga to the UEFA Champions League, which players hold the key to their clubs' season?

Al Jazeera · 8 Aug 2026
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Opposition MP hurls eggs at Kosovo Prime Minister

An opposition lawmaker threw eggs at acting Prime Minster Albin Kurti during a parliamentary session.

Al Jazeera · 8 Aug 2026
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UNRWA has been with me since birth, I cannot imagine a future without it

The UN body has been part of the lives of millions of Palestinian refugees. Post-genocide Gaza cannot cope without it

Al Jazeera · 8 Aug 2026
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Lebanon ‘detains’ former al-Assad-era general, weighs handing him to Syria

Judicial and security sources say a routine embassy visit landed a wanted former Syrian general in a Beirut jail cell.

Al Jazeera · 8 Aug 2026
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UAE says Iran targeted ADNOC tanker in Strait of Hormuz, no casualties

Gulf and Arab governments condemn Iran over missile strike on Emirati tanker.

Al Jazeera · 8 Aug 2026
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Iraq’s Kurdish region wants to stay out of regional conflicts: PM Barzani

In an interview with Al Jazeera, Masrour Barzani denies any 'pressure' to enter the Iran war despite over 1,000 attacks.

Al Jazeera · 8 Aug 2026
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