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Capital One cites anti-money laundering concerns in Trump Organization case

Capital One says Trump Organization account closures in 2021 followed review by anti-money-laundering team.

Al Jazeera · 2 Aug 2026
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Saudi Crown Prince MBS urges Trump to ‘prioritise dialogue’ in US-Iran war

US president halted strikes after earlier threatening Iran with unprecedented force.

Al Jazeera · 2 Aug 2026
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Israeli settlers shoot Palestinian child during farm raid

CCTV captured the moment a nine-year-old Palestinian boy was shot in the back by Israeli settlers.

Al Jazeera · 2 Aug 2026
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How to end the ‘Hormuz war’

The least bad option for the US is to let the MoU Article 5 play out.

Al Jazeera · 2 Aug 2026
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Ukrainian farmers use temporary storage to revive grain exports

Russian attacks disrupt Black Sea exports, forcing Ukrainian farmers to use temporary grain storage.

Al Jazeera · 2 Aug 2026
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Heatwave forces nuclear shutdown in Hungary

Hungary says a heatwave has forced the shutdown of its largest nuclear plant as low Danube levels disrupt cooling.

Al Jazeera · 2 Aug 2026
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Tanks, troops and space

Andrius Kubilius on the lessons from Ukraine and why drones and space are transforming Europe's security strategy.

Al Jazeera · 2 Aug 2026
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CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou on accountability and CIA’s history

Marc Lamont Hill speaks to CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou about the agency and US intelligence today.

Al Jazeera · 2 Aug 2026
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Firefighting helicopters collide near Athens as Greece battles wildfires

Europe struggles with record-breaking summer heat as wildfires ravage Greece, France, and Spain, sparking evacuations.

Al Jazeera · 2 Aug 2026
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Deadly ferry fire leaves dozens missing in Indonesia’s Java Sea

Deadly ferry fire leaves dozens missing in Indonesia's Java Sea

Al Jazeera · 2 Aug 2026
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No breakthrough on Strait of Hormuz as Trump halts attack on Iran

Iran says Trump's comment on pullback from threatened strikes made 'within the context of psychological operations'.

Al Jazeera · 2 Aug 2026
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Rubio’s bypass plan: Can the world escape the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint?

Experts warn that Marco Rubio's Hormuz bypass plan is hindered by pipeline limits and severe Red Sea threats.

Al Jazeera · 2 Aug 2026
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Communal violence between Hindus and Muslims grips southern Nepal

Several towns in southern Nepal remain on edge after days of communal violence between Hindu and Muslim communities.

Al Jazeera · 2 Aug 2026
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Hundreds mourn Moroccan footballer who died trying to reach Ceuta

Moroccan footballer Faten Ben Omar El Azizi has been buried after dying while trying to reach Ceuta.

Al Jazeera · 2 Aug 2026
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Pakistan-administered Kashmir election boycott follows deadly crackdown

Residents in Muzaffarabad, in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, have boycotted the election amid a strike.

Al Jazeera · 2 Aug 2026
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Thousands of people under evacuation order from wildfires in Spokane, Wash.

There are three fires in and around the city. Large parts of Spokane are under Level 3 evacuation orders, which read: "Leave NOW! This may be your only notice."

NPR News · 2 Aug 2026
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Yemen’s crumbling roads mean an arduous quest for water for Taiz villagers

Poor road infrastructure is exacerbating Yemen's water crisis, leading to hardships for thousands in Taiz governorate.

Al Jazeera · 2 Aug 2026
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South Korea has hottest day on record amid extreme weather globally

Scientists say the climate crisis driven by human activity is making heatwaves more frequent.

Al Jazeera · 2 Aug 2026
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