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Armed man arrested at Trump’s LA golf course ahead of president’s visit

Loaded pistol and rifle among items found in suspect's pocket, car and home following arrest, police say.

Al Jazeera · 5 Aug 2026
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Ceuta and Melilla: Why Europe’s African border remains a flashpoint

The two Spanish enclaves in North Africa remain at the centre of a diplomatic standoff between Spain and Morocco.

Al Jazeera · 5 Aug 2026
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Ukrainian man chased by exploding drone recounts his terror

A Ukrainian man has relived the moment a suspected Russian drone chased him before it blew up.

Al Jazeera · 5 Aug 2026
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Authorities arrested a man with ammo and apparently monitoring security at Trump golf course near LA

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said Jeanine John Taele, 38, was taking photos and video and had a 16-round magazine with ammunition in his pocket.

NPR News · 5 Aug 2026
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Iran war live: Tehran-Oman talks on Hormuz ‘positive’; ship hit in Red Sea

Iran says talks with Oman are proceeding 'positively' as US officials say a deal could be possible soon.

Al Jazeera · 5 Aug 2026
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US revokes visa of Brazilian ambassador amid deepening diplomatic spat

An official has indicated that the visa revocation would not mean that Brazil's ambassador will be expelled from the US.

Al Jazeera · 4 Aug 2026
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Sri Lanka shuts schools as floods and mudslides kill 7

Torrential rains and flooding have damaged 129 houses and forced the evacuation of nearly 3,500 people, officials say.

Al Jazeera · 4 Aug 2026
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Russia strikes Ukrainian capital Kyiv with ballistic missiles

The latest attack comes after at least 27 people were killed in both Russia and Ukraine earlier this week.

Al Jazeera · 4 Aug 2026
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX reports losses but less than expected

Revenue was up more than 90 percent from the same period a year ago, beating analyst expectations.

Al Jazeera · 4 Aug 2026
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SpaceX's revenue rises as its once-soaring stock price drifts back to Earth

On their first earnings call since SpaceX's June public offering, executives said the company is pouring funds into rocket development, Starlink satellites and AI.

NPR News · 4 Aug 2026
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How the far right weaponised the Ceuta crisis

More than 72 migrants died trying to reach Ceuta, but within hours the tragedy had become a political flashpoint.

Al Jazeera · 4 Aug 2026
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Funeral for family killed in US strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island

The funeral for a couple and their toddler took place after they were killed in the US strike on Iran's Qeshm Island.

Al Jazeera · 4 Aug 2026
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Death toll rises to 87 in India’s flood-stricken Assam

Flood victims in India’s Assam district are living in makeshift shelters after monsoon rains caused widespread flooding.

Al Jazeera · 4 Aug 2026
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Six years on, Beirut blast families still await justice

Families of victims of the Beirut port blast marked six years since the explosion by demanding truth and accountability.

Al Jazeera · 4 Aug 2026
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National Guard deployment to Washington, DC will cost US roughly $1.4bn

The figure offers a glimpse of how much taxpayer money will be spent on a deployment that has been widely criticised.

Al Jazeera · 4 Aug 2026
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US says deal on reopening Hormuz close as Iran, Oman hold ‘positive’ talks

Negotiators are working to expand safe shipping through the strait, though key differences remain unresolved.

Al Jazeera · 4 Aug 2026
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US court deals blow to Trump’s bid to scrap climate grant programme

A US federal appeals court says EPA likely acted unlawfully in trying to cancel Biden-era clean energy grants.

Al Jazeera · 4 Aug 2026
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How much of a challenge are wildfires to Europe?

Rapidly spreading blazes are scorching the continent.

Al Jazeera · 4 Aug 2026
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