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Iran war live: US accuses IRGC of ‘surprise’ ballistic missile attacks

US claim comes as Saudi Arabia intercepts drones and Iran warns of 'any action' to maintain its control of Hormuz.

Al Jazeera · 29 Jul 2026
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Yemen’s Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia oil tanker

The Houthis recently declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea, targeting several tankers.

Al Jazeera · 28 Jul 2026
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FIFA has a new plan to raise billions of dollars: Selling stakes in the World Cup

FIFA has a complex plan to sell chunks of its commercial rights to the World Cup to minority investors, including a firm run by Joshua Kushner, the brother of Jared Kushner.

NPR News · 28 Jul 2026
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Japan Kumamoto earthquake: What happened, damage, victims, latest updates

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island, causing building collapses, fires and widespread damage.

Al Jazeera · 28 Jul 2026
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Israeli airstrike destroys Gaza City mosque near displacement camp

Video footage captures an Israeli airstrike hitting Al-Muttaqin Mosque in Gaza City, next to Yarmouk Stadium

Al Jazeera · 28 Jul 2026
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Donald Trump and world leaders attend Lindsey Graham’s funeral

Donald Trump said Lindsey Graham was a force in politics at the late senator's funeral in DC.

Al Jazeera · 28 Jul 2026
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Iran and Oman exchange proposals to manage Strait of Hormuz

Omani proposal is based on the Strait of Malacca model, where ships that use the strait provide voluntary fees.

Al Jazeera · 28 Jul 2026
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Rome’s viral graffiti cleaner is taking on an ancient problem

Graffiti has marked the walls of Rome for millennia. One content creator builds a following cleaning spray-paint.

Al Jazeera · 28 Jul 2026
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Many feared dead from 7.1-magnitude quake in Kumamoto, Japan

A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, causing widespread damage, injuries and fears of deaths.

Al Jazeera · 28 Jul 2026
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As Spain battles wildfires, its politicians battle over climate change's role

Crews are still battling wildfires that broke out last week and have burned nearly 200,000 acres across Spain. The country is bracing for another round of extreme heat, with temperatures expected to t

NPR News · 28 Jul 2026
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As Spain battles wildfires, its politicians battle over climate change's role

Crews are still battling wildfires that broke out last week and have burned nearly 200,000 acres across Spain. The country is bracing for another round of extreme heat, with temperatures expected to t

NPR News · 28 Jul 2026
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Artist Betye Saar, who used repurposed objects to reclaim identity, has died at 99

Saar told NPR in 2006, "I'm the kind of person who recycles materials, but I also recycle emotions and feelings." She died days away from her 100th birthday.

NPR News · 28 Jul 2026
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Keiko Fujimori is inaugurated as Peru's president following a narrow election victory

The 51-year-old daughter of the late former President Alberto Fujimori, Peru's new conservative leader has pledged to fight crime with an "iron fist."

NPR News · 28 Jul 2026
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Kyiv warns Iran against escalation after Ukraine’s Caspian Sea attack

Kyiv claims its Caspian Sea strike targeted Russian warships, denying intent to harm civilian vessels or individuals.

Al Jazeera · 28 Jul 2026
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Protests in DC against Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump

A group of demonstrators gathered near the White House to protest Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington.

Al Jazeera · 28 Jul 2026
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As many are priced out of buying, the renter-owner wealth gap is wider than ever

Record high housing costs have pushed the wealth gap between renters and owners wider than ever. It's been a boon for owners even as many others are priced out.

NPR News · 28 Jul 2026
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Keiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru president after narrow election win

Fujimori takes office promising an iron-fisted crackdown on crime, as critics fear a return to her father's tactics.

Al Jazeera · 28 Jul 2026
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How US defence aid shaped Israel’s military developments since Oct 7, 2023

US-Israel defence cooperation spans decades, including a $33bn, 10-year memorandum of understanding signed in 2016.

Al Jazeera · 28 Jul 2026
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