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Yemen’s collapsing healthcare forces the sick to seek alternative medicines

Patients in Yemen who cannot afford healthcare or access relevant treatment are turning to alternative medicine.

Al Jazeera · 8 Aug 2026
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How Israel’s occupation fuels resistance

Israel is trapped in a cycle it created.

Al Jazeera · 8 Aug 2026
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Trump’s former personal lawyer narrowly confirmed as US attorney general

US Senate confirms Todd Blanche in narrow vote despite concerns over independence of office.

Al Jazeera · 8 Aug 2026
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The Women's Professional Baseball League makes its historic debut

The Los Angeles Queens, the New York Heights, the Boston Hunters and the San Francisco Firebells take the field in Springfield, Ill., as the Women's Pro Baseball League kicks off its inaugural season.

NPR News · 8 Aug 2026
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Fiji rugby player dies in Japan of suspected heatstroke as high of 35C hit

Saimoni Vunilagi was hospitalised with symptoms of heatstroke after rugby team training on Monday, but died on Friday.

Al Jazeera · 8 Aug 2026
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Mount Etna ash suspends arrivals at Italy’s Catania airport

Catania international airport services the eastern part of Sicily, one of Italy's most popular tourist destinations.

Al Jazeera · 8 Aug 2026
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Private prisons announce $1.4 billion in revenue as immigration detentions climb

That revenue does not include net proceeds of $1.6 billion made by CoreCivic after the recent sale of four of their facilities to the Department of Homeland Security.

NPR News · 8 Aug 2026
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Federal funds can't be used to give test strips to drug users, raising overdose fears

Drug addiction groups are reeling after Trump officials said federal grants cannot be used to hand out test strips to drug users. The strips help users check street drugs for dangerous adulterants.

NPR News · 8 Aug 2026
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Newcastle say they “didn’t want to sell” Guimaraes, as Arsenal move looms

Bruno Guimaraes looks set to move to Premier League champions Arsenal, but Newcastle say they did not want to sell.

Al Jazeera · 8 Aug 2026
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US announces $400m investment in Australian rare earth mine

Deal aims to secure scandium supply as China restricts exports for defence products.

Al Jazeera · 8 Aug 2026
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Data centers are a political issue crossing party lines, driving voters to candidates

Wisconsin Democratic candidate for governor Francesca Hong called for a moratorium on data centers. So did Ohio Republican governor hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy, as data centers begin to dominate campaigns

NPR News · 8 Aug 2026
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Messi will decide when he retires, says Argentina FA chief

Retirement rumours surrounded Lionel Messi at last two World Cups, but Argentina FA chief says decision will be his.

Al Jazeera · 8 Aug 2026
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Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan, heads towards China

Five elderly people have suffered non-life-threatening injuries, with three falling due to the wind in Japan.

Al Jazeera · 8 Aug 2026
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Senate votes to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general

The Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as U.S. attorney general early Saturday morning, elevating President Trump's former personal lawyer to head the Justice Department.

NPR News · 8 Aug 2026
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Afghanistan’s Rashid takes six wickets in ODI thrashing of Ireland

Rashid Khan forces collapse as Afghanistan beat Ireland by 92 runs in second game of five-match ODI series.

Al Jazeera · 8 Aug 2026
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South Korea FA apologises over ‘sexual services’ allegations

Football association apologises over claims relating to qualifiers for World Cup 2014 and the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Al Jazeera · 8 Aug 2026
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NBA star Brandon Clarke died from heroin, cocaine effects, examiner rules

Memphis Grizzlies ⁠forward Brandon Clarke's ⁠May 11 death ruled accidental, with effects of heroin and cocaine cited.

Al Jazeera · 8 Aug 2026
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Hundreds camp on sweltering Rome street amid tussle over squatted building

After a fire broke out, the building was cleared in what activists say was a politically motivated move.

Al Jazeera · 8 Aug 2026
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