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Trump warns of largest strikes on Iran yet as Tehran lashes out across Gulf

The US president's threat comes after another day of Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan.

Al Jazeera · 23 Jul 2026
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US-Saudi nuclear deal hinges on normalisation with Israel

President Trump said a proposed US-Saudi civilian nuclear deal is subject to Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords

Al Jazeera · 23 Jul 2026
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Rally attendee steals the show by mimicking Trump’s gestures

A rally attendee seated directly behind Trump drew attention by mimicking the president.

Al Jazeera · 23 Jul 2026
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France wildfires force evacuation of over 20,000 people from tourist town

About 800 firefighters and hundreds of gendarmes and soldiers deployed to battle the flames west of Bordeaux.

Al Jazeera · 23 Jul 2026
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Videos show the moment police officer shoots man on street in Wisconsin

Outrage is growing after videos show a police officer fatally shooting a man in the US state of Wisconsin.

Al Jazeera · 23 Jul 2026
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White House says will not block Tate brothers’ extradition to UK

Social media influencers to be extradited after UK authorities file dozens of new sex crime charges against them.

Al Jazeera · 23 Jul 2026
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Deadly monsoon floods kill at least 40 in India

At least 40 people have died and up to 80 remain missing after heavy monsoon rains triggered severe flooding.

Al Jazeera · 23 Jul 2026
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US government cancels subpoena against three New York Times reporters

Withdrawal is latest instance of government's efforts to crack down on critical media facing setbacks in court.

Al Jazeera · 23 Jul 2026
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How Sudan war is putting cancer patients at risk

Al Jazeera · 23 Jul 2026
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How to keep an ancient text interesting to students? Make it a summer blockbuster

English teachers are excited to have a new adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey to use to get students excited about the epic poem.

NPR News · 23 Jul 2026
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Egyptian warrior princesses, ancient avocados, and more science news

Hannah Chin and Nate Rott of NPR's Short Wave podcast talk about the building blocks of birdsong, the evolutionary history of avocados and Egyptian warrior princesses.

NPR News · 23 Jul 2026
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Trump cuts target federal advisory boards. What does it mean for agencies like NASA?

The Trump administration has terminated or suspended more than 100 federal advisory committees. Former members say agencies like NASA now have less accountability to stakeholders and the public.

NPR News · 23 Jul 2026
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Invasive species cause more harm in the Global South

Invasive species can wreak havoc on ecosystems. A new study in Science suggests low- and middle-income countries in the Global South experience greater harms.

NPR News · 23 Jul 2026
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Trump allies could weaken historic preservation rules to fast-track federal projects

A council packed with Trump appointees is poised to rewrite historic preservation rules. Critics say that could help him build his D.C. arch faster — and endanger important sites across the country.

NPR News · 23 Jul 2026
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Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike over exam paper leaks

This is a breaking news story.

Al Jazeera · 23 Jul 2026
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Minnesota man who killed Democratic lawmaker sentenced to life in US prison

Judge says that long sentence is merited for slaying of state Democratic lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.

Al Jazeera · 23 Jul 2026
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Journalist killed in Mexico after years of exposing corruption

Mexican journalist Alejandro Leyva Aguilar was shot dead while eating at a street food stall in Oaxaca.

Al Jazeera · 23 Jul 2026
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Resumption of oil exports: Will Yemen recover its economic lifeline?

Yemen has proven oil reserves estimated at three billion barrels, but the security environment hinders its export.

Al Jazeera · 23 Jul 2026
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