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Earthquake strikes as doctors perform surgery

A viral video shows medical staff protecting a patient as an earthquake struck Japan during surgery.

Al Jazeera · 7 Aug 2026
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‘Still searching for truth’: Daughter of Sikh activist killed 30 years ago

Jaswant Singh Khalra's daughter Navkiran reflects on slain father's life and legacy, which also inspired a recent film.

Al Jazeera · 7 Aug 2026
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Bodies of climbers killed in avalanche retrieved from Broad Peak

A search team has retrieved the remains of renowned climber Nirmal Purja and several members of his team.

Al Jazeera · 7 Aug 2026
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Student shoots multiple people at a high school in Thailand, authorities say

The shooter was a student and deaths and injuries were reported.

NPR News · 7 Aug 2026
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Court orders Instagram and Facebook's Meta to pay $567M to address kids' mental health online

Judge Bryan Biedscheid said in a ruling late Thursday that the bulk of the money will be used for treatment services for young people.

NPR News · 7 Aug 2026
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Mexico deploys troops to secure avocado region after US halts imports

Mexico deployed more than 1,500 troops to its main avocado-producing state after the US suspended export inspections.

Al Jazeera · 7 Aug 2026
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Record-high heat soars through South Korea

A record-high heatwave is sweeping through the Korean Peninsula, sending temperatures skyrocketing, reaching 42.5C.

Al Jazeera · 7 Aug 2026
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Turkiye’s Erdogan visits Saudi Arabia: What to expect

Erdogan will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif, his office says.

Al Jazeera · 7 Aug 2026
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One killed, four injured in Thailand school shooting, officials say

Authorities say the gunman, a student, killed a teacher before taking his own life at a school northwest of Bangkok.

Al Jazeera · 7 Aug 2026
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Anti-Muslim US Congressman Andy Ogles loses congressional primary

Trump's endorsement fails to save Tennessee legislator who recently said 'Muslims don't belong in American society'.

Al Jazeera · 7 Aug 2026
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AI used to create viruses not found in nature for first time

US researchers say they created 16 viruses using AI, prompting hopes for medical advances and concerns about misuse.

Al Jazeera · 7 Aug 2026
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More than one million affected by floods in India’s Assam state

Thousands of people in India have been displaced since July after monsoon rains triggered severe flooding.

Al Jazeera · 7 Aug 2026
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Exclusive report with the 308 people rescued by Nigerian forces

Nigerian security forces have rescued 308 people abducted in separate attacks in northern Niger and Kwara states.

Al Jazeera · 7 Aug 2026
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Israeli raid in West Bank’s Qalandiya injures 51 Palestinians

Israeli forces arrest dozens of Palestinians near Jerusalem amid uptick in military and settler violence in West Bank.

Al Jazeera · 7 Aug 2026
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New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567m over harm to youths

The ruling comes in the second phase of a landmark trial, with the Instagram, Facebook owner also losing in March.

Al Jazeera · 7 Aug 2026
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Brazil formally accuses 16 people over 2024 Voepass deadly plane crash

Official says plane was irregularly cleared for departure before crash that killed 62 people outside Sao Paulo.

Al Jazeera · 7 Aug 2026
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Police in Argentina use tear gas to stop protesters

Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from Buenos Aires, where police fired tear gas as thousands protested.

Al Jazeera · 7 Aug 2026
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Do you know who owns the media you watch?

Today, a total of 6 companies own 90% of the American media market.

Al Jazeera · 7 Aug 2026
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