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Rare photos of ex-Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi give her family hope

Kim Aris, son of Aung San Suu Kyi, told NPR THAT photographs of his mother meeting a foreign official gave him "a reason to hope" for the first time since the military coup that ousted her in 2021.

NPR News · 3 Aug 2026
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Wildfires still burning in France and Spain amid fears of more to come

Europe's warming climate intensifies fires in France and Spain, scorching forests and threatening more communities.

Al Jazeera · 3 Aug 2026
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Wales FA withdraws support for Infantino re-election after FIFA stake plan

Wales is the first federation to formally withdraw support for Gianni Infantino after botched World Cup investment plan.

Al Jazeera · 3 Aug 2026
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Dangerous summers: How heatwaves and wildfires change life across Europe

Climate change makes Europe's summers hotter, intensifying fires and droughts while threatening lives and economies.

Al Jazeera · 3 Aug 2026
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‘He had a lot of profiles’: The rise of online drug-facilitated rape gangs

Cases across many countries point to a worrying trend of men gathering on the internet to carry out sexual abuse crimes.

Al Jazeera · 3 Aug 2026
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Myanmar releases first images of Aung San Suu Kyi since 2021 military coup

Myanmar releases first images of Aung San Suu Kyi since 2021 military coup.

Al Jazeera · 3 Aug 2026
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Australia warns H5N1 likely to spread after first mass mortality episode

Agriculture minister ​says testing confirmed H5N1 bird flu in a group of 49 dead and 35 sick terns.

Al Jazeera · 3 Aug 2026
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Who is Jordan Salinas, ‘hero’ bystander who confronted Idaho shooter?

Suspected attacker, identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams, killed at least three people in the US on Saturday.

Al Jazeera · 3 Aug 2026
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For Republicans planning post-Trump future, one race in Washington is worth watching

The primary to replace Rep. Dan Newhouse is a rare opportunity for Washington's Republicans to seek federal office. Candidates representing different wings of the party are testing Trump's influence.

NPR News · 3 Aug 2026
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Over 4 million people are no longer receiving food aid amid sweeping changes to SNAP

SNAP, also known as food stamps, has seen a rapid and consistent participation decline since last July. The drop comes as the program faces historic cuts and changes.

NPR News · 3 Aug 2026
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The DOJ is increasingly charging ICE protesters with criminal conspiracy

The Justice Department is using federal conspiracy charges to sweep up ICE protesters. Some legal experts worry the agency is casting too wide a net to prosecute political activists who oppose the Tru

NPR News · 3 Aug 2026
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Bedbugs, bad Wi-Fi: Federal workers say forced summer relocations have been chaos

Federal agencies are rushing to move hundreds of workers into new buildings. Employees say the moves are significantly disrupting their work.

NPR News · 3 Aug 2026
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‘US backs off from Iran before markets open on weekdays’

Al Jazeera · 3 Aug 2026
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Michael Thorbjornsen wins first PGA Tour title at Rocket Classic

Thorbjornsen, who joined the Tour as a rookie in 2025, is widely considered one of the rising stars of US golf.

Al Jazeera · 3 Aug 2026
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Spanish farmer finds donkeys alive after wildfires destroy her property

Al Jazeera · 3 Aug 2026
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Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of Sri Lanka Test series due to injury

Bumrah, the world's top-ranked Test bowler, will miss the tour after sustaining an on-field injury in the UK last month.

Al Jazeera · 3 Aug 2026
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Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal

President Trump announced proposed disarmament deal with Hamas last week. Israeli strikes overnight and into Sunday evening killed at least 17 people, including children, in Gaza.

NPR News · 3 Aug 2026
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South Korea ditches 'denuclearization-first' strategy. What will Pyongyang do next?

South Korea is moving away from its policy of prioritizing the immediate denuclearization of North Korea. But despite that shift, experts doubt Pyongyang will return to the negotiating table.

NPR News · 3 Aug 2026
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