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Iran war live: IRGC claims ‘retaliatory attack’ on Kuwait

Iran has continued its attacks on Gulf states, in what it says is retaliation for US strikes on Thursday.

Al Jazeera · 31 Jul 2026
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How US Senate Russia sanctions could spell 100% tariffs for India, China

Russian energy exports could face sweeping tariffs under bill named for late Senator Lindsey Graham.

Al Jazeera · 31 Jul 2026
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Spain deploys military to Ceuta after thousands of people breach Morocco's border

Spain will deploy its military to restore order at its border with Morocco in Ceuta after thousands of migrants streamed into the tiny Spanish territory, with at least nine dying in the attempt.

NPR News · 31 Jul 2026
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Death toll from southwestern Japan quake climbs to 34

Searchers continued to work in the Kumamoto area, including at the site of the collapsed mall, where some of the most serious damage was recorded.

NPR News · 31 Jul 2026
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Ten climbers led by renowned Nepali mountaineer ‘missing’ on Pakistan peak

Mountaineer Nirmal Purja among those feared missing after avalanche hit Broad Peak, Pakistan alpine club says.

Al Jazeera · 31 Jul 2026
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Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm, but many hurdles and uncertainty remain

President Trump says a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw its forces from Gaza. But many hurdles, conditions and long timelines remain to wind down the war in the Palesti

NPR News · 31 Jul 2026
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Families sleep in cars after homes destroyed in Japan earthquake

Residents in southwestern Japan have had to resort to sleeping in their cars for shelter, after a recent 6.8 magnitude.

Al Jazeera · 31 Jul 2026
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‘First somewhat optimistic day’ in France since fire outbreak says prefect

Fire-ravaged southwestern France experienced its ‘first somewhat optimistic day’ since wildfires broke out.

Al Jazeera · 31 Jul 2026
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Iran holds funeral for Revolutionary Guard members reportedly killed in US

Residents gathered in the northwestern Iranian for the funeral of IRGC members killed in what Iran says was a US strike.

Al Jazeera · 31 Jul 2026
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Southern Lebanese towns near Beaufort Castle hit by Israeli strikes

IDF said it used 700 tonnes of explosives to destroy parts of a Hezbollah tunnel network in southern Lebanon.

Al Jazeera · 31 Jul 2026
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Death toll from Japan earthquake climbs to 34

The magnitude 7.1 quake has killed 34 people and left six more seriously injured.

Al Jazeera · 31 Jul 2026
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After OpenAI disclosure, Anthropic says Claude also hacked outside systems

The incidents have heightened concerns about AI agents, software products designed to perform tasks autonomously.

Al Jazeera · 31 Jul 2026
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Israeli blockades seal off village in the occupied West Bank

Al Jazeera visited the occupied West Bank village of Sinjil, where Israeli road closures have blocked all main entrances

Al Jazeera · 31 Jul 2026
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India to increase penalties for exam leaks after Cockroach party protests

The new legislation comes after youth-led protests calling for sweeping reforms and forcing minister's resignation

Al Jazeera · 31 Jul 2026
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Why a MAGA influencer’s shift to support Ukraine war is good for Trump

One of the most prominent pro-Trump influencers, Laura Loomer, just made a major shift in her stance on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · 31 Jul 2026
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Trump says Morocco named Tiznit-Dakhla highway after him: Why it matters

The claimed tribute to Trump forms part of Morocco's larger ambitions in the disputed Western Sahara.

Al Jazeera · 31 Jul 2026
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Clashes near Morocco’s border with Spain over beefed up migrant security

Clashes erupted near the Morocco-Spain border crossing, after thousands of migrants into Spain.

Al Jazeera · 31 Jul 2026
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Pacific island nation Nauru officially changes name to ‘Naoero’

The switch honours a name lost to colonial rule more than a century ago.

Al Jazeera · 31 Jul 2026
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