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More than 150 people rescued in English Channel after boat catches fire

Rescue boats from both France and the UK took part in the operation to evacuate passengers from the stricken vessel.

Al Jazeera · 4 Aug 2026
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Six years after Beirut blast, families fight for truth

The tragedy remains an open wound, with grieving families fighting for accountability.

Al Jazeera · 4 Aug 2026
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Seventh round of Israel-Lebanon talks begins – what’s on the agenda?

The latest talks come as Israel continues to occupy and strike southern Lebanon.

Al Jazeera · 4 Aug 2026
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Can Pakistan keep US-Iran diplomacy alive as mistrust deepens?

New diplomatic push undertaken as repeated ceasefire failures expose limits of mediation.

Al Jazeera · 4 Aug 2026
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills more than 1,700 as WHO accelerates trials

The outbreak is concentrated in the province of Ituri, which accounts for nearly 90 percent of reported cases.

Al Jazeera · 4 Aug 2026
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Ex-Arsenal boss Wenger was ‘not aware’ of Infantino’s FIFA plan

FIFA executive Arsene Wenger backs decision to drop FIFA President Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan.

Al Jazeera · 4 Aug 2026
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5 states hold primaries today. And, Spokane police arrest man connected to wildfire

Five state primaries are being held today, and Michigan is a key focus for Democrats who want to see how progressives fare in races. And, a man has been arrested in connection with a Spokane fire.

NPR News · 4 Aug 2026
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Nine killed in escalating long-range strikes between Russia and Ukraine

Missile and drone strikes far beyond the front lines are causing a mounting civilian death toll in both countries.

Al Jazeera · 4 Aug 2026
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Why Israel’s economy hasn’t collapsed during a multi-front war

How has Israel’s economy defied the effects of war?

Al Jazeera · 4 Aug 2026
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Misread as passive, the Gulf is quietly ending fifty years of dependence

Iran’s attacks exposed the limits of external guarantees and the need for a Gulf-built security architecture.

Al Jazeera · 4 Aug 2026
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They're a world leader in using drones for healthcare. But drones can't do it all

Drones carrying medical supplies constantly crisscross the skies of Rwanda. The Trump administration is giving a major grant to the effort — and at the same time cutting aid to the country.

NPR News · 4 Aug 2026
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Who is behind settler violence in the occupied West Bank?

A look at the main settler groups driving the escalation against Palestinians in the West Bank.

Al Jazeera · 4 Aug 2026
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Authorities arrest arson suspect in connection with wildfires in Spokane

The suspect was arrested in connection with one of three wildfires in Spokane, Wash., that have destroyed hundreds of homes and displaced nearly quarter of the city's residents.

NPR News · 4 Aug 2026
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‘One last chance’: The times Trump threatened Iran, said deal imminent

US president has claimed Iran 'desperate' to do a deal or given Tehran 'last chance' on multiple occasions.

Al Jazeera · 4 Aug 2026
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Italy suspends free movement with Spain: Is Schengen in crisis after Ceuta?

Italy's move to halt border-free travel with Spain after the deadly crossing is political, not practical, analysts say.

Al Jazeera · 4 Aug 2026
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The sneaky economics of healthwashing

Why food companies love labels like "organic" and "high protein," why our brains are misled by them — and how to avoid paying extra for marketing.

NPR News · 4 Aug 2026
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Tech giant Palantir posts ‘otherworldly’ growth despite criticism over Gaza

Second-quarter revenue jumped 93 percent but Palantir's ties to Israel and role in military technology are controversial

Al Jazeera · 4 Aug 2026
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Palestinian patients return to Gaza as thousands still await evacuation

Palestinian patients returned to Gaza after receiving medical treatment abroad, reuniting after years of separation.

Al Jazeera · 4 Aug 2026
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