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US hits multiple targets in Iran as IRGC pledges retaliation: What we know

Jordan said it intercepted missiles shortly after the US struck Iranian sites including Qeshm and Bushehr.

Al Jazeera · 30 Jul 2026
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From Toronto to Damascus: Syrians return home aiming to rebuild country

Families like the Tasabehjis aim to rebuild Syria, fostering community and hope despite economic and social challenges.

Al Jazeera · 30 Jul 2026
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Apartheid wealth cannot buy silence on Gaza

South African universities must resist donors who use financial power to impose political obedience.

Al Jazeera · 30 Jul 2026
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Man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie convicted of ‘terrorism’ charges

US court finds attacker, who is already serving a 25-year prison sentence, guilty of additional charges over 2022 assault.

Al Jazeera · 30 Jul 2026
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South Africa’s le Clos breaks Commonwealth Games medal record

South Africa took bronze in the men’s 4x100 medley relay for Chad le Clos's record 21st Commonwealth Games medal.

Al Jazeera · 30 Jul 2026
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Photos: Zelenskyy urges ‘protection of life’ amid deadly Russian attacks

Russia launches more than 70 missiles and 280 drones in a major attack on Ukraine that kills at least 14 people.

Al Jazeera · 30 Jul 2026
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The Lumbee Tribe of N.C. wants better healthcare, but plans to fund it are in limbo

Robeson County, N.C., where most of the Lumbee Tribe's citizens live, ranks as one of the worst counties in the U.S. for health. The tribe can access the Indian Health Service now, but it's not likely

NPR News · 30 Jul 2026
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The Trump administration has undercut the U.S. asylum program. These 3 charts show how

A new rule for asylum applications adds to the bevy of changes under the Trump administration to the core program for those fleeing persecution in their home countries.

NPR News · 30 Jul 2026
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Here's how 'parasite' went from a laughing matter to a serious biological threat

Odysseus did not face the parasite Cyclospora in his 10-year journey home. But the word "parasite" originated as a popular character trope in Greek literature.

NPR News · 30 Jul 2026
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Digital habits that rob attention and energy — and how to combat them

There's a reason why double- or triple-screening your devices makes you feel tired, says NPR's Manoush Zomorodi. She explains the science of information overload and how to reclaim calm and focus.

NPR News · 30 Jul 2026
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The renter-owner wealth gap is wider than ever, as many are priced out of buying

Housing has long been the largest source of wealth for middle income families. But many renters cannot afford to buy as housing prices soar, which could fuel a generational divide.

NPR News · 30 Jul 2026
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Pediatricians and health officials are sidestepping Trump's CDC on vaccine advice

The Trump administration's upending of years of vaccine advice puts many pediatricians in a quandary. Some are steering patients away from the CDC to other authoritative websites, including their own.

NPR News · 30 Jul 2026
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Congress hasn't passed AI rules for schools. So these 98 teens did it themselves

Should students be allowed to use AI on assignments? What about on tests? Who should teach AI literacy? About 100 teenagers got together to try to decide.

NPR News · 30 Jul 2026
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U.S. resumes strikes on Iran in retaliation for attack on American troops

The U.S. said it had struck "dozens" of targets belonging to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps. The multiple flare-ups, after several days of relative calm, raised the risk of a return to all-out war.

NPR News · 30 Jul 2026
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Protest group says 30 dead in Pakistan-administered Kashmir vote unrest

Deadly clashes reported in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid first round of voting for regional elections on July 27.

Al Jazeera · 30 Jul 2026
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Saudi Arabia confirmed to host Asian Champions League Elite finals

Saudi Arabia has hosted the last two Asian Champions League Elite finals and has now been confirmed for the next three.

Al Jazeera · 30 Jul 2026
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Infantino insists FIFA’s World Cup plan is proposal and not ‘obligation’

Football governing bodies hit out at plans to sell World Cup stakes, as FIFA insist proposal is not an 'obligation'.

Al Jazeera · 30 Jul 2026
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US strikes cause extensive damage on Iran’s Qeshm Island

Video from Iran's Qeshm Island shows widespread damage following US attacks.

Al Jazeera · 30 Jul 2026
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