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Armed groups attack Malian military convoy in Gao region

Mali says counterattack under way as rebels claim they inflicted 'human losses' and 'material damage' on troops.

Al Jazeera · 18 Jul 2026
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Belgium bans imports from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine

The move comes as EU foreign ministers remain deadlocked over a bloc-wide ban on illegal settlement trade.

Al Jazeera · 18 Jul 2026
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Venezuela quake death toll tops 5,000 as IMF releases emergency aid

IMF releases £346m in emergency funds as new details emerge about the disaster response.

Al Jazeera · 18 Jul 2026
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Plumes of smoke rise over Kuwait after repeated Iranian attacks

Towering plumes of smoke rose over Kuwait after Iranian strikes hit multiple locations in Mangaf.

Al Jazeera · 18 Jul 2026
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Reporter's Notebook: Finding World Cup joy in speaking to women who love soccer

Tune into World Cup coverage, and you are likely to see waves of male, screaming, sweaty fans. But one of the joys of covering this World Cup has been speaking to women who love soccer.

NPR News · 18 Jul 2026
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Iraq signs 48 deals with US companies during PM’s visit to Washington

The deals include rebuilding the long-defunct Iraq-Syria crude oil pipeline, which could bypass the Strait of Hormuz.

Al Jazeera · 18 Jul 2026
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China warns UK over British Steel nationalisation, demands fair resolution

Jingye seeks compensation after UK's move to fully nationalise loss-making British Steel, citing security risks.

Al Jazeera · 18 Jul 2026
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Top German conservative quits after surrogacy sparks backlash within party

Jens Spahn steps down after party criticism over surrogacy, highlighting tensions in Germany's conservative coalition.

Al Jazeera · 18 Jul 2026
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FIFA World Cup: Spain vs Argentina – What to know ahead of the final

Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi meet in a clash of generations in Sunday's blockbuster Spain vs Argentina World Cup final.

Al Jazeera · 18 Jul 2026
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Death toll from Uganda school bus crash rises to 24

Three more pupils died after Uganda’s school bus crash, raising the death toll to 23 students and one adult.

Al Jazeera · 18 Jul 2026
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Iran accuses US of striking critical infrastructure as war intensifies

The conflict has been escalating since US President Donald Trump declared 10 days ago the peace deal with Iran is over.

Al Jazeera · 18 Jul 2026
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Ukrainian strikes hit Russian logistics center

Al Jazeera · 18 Jul 2026
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Why is it so hard for the U.S. to win wars?

U.S. presidents have promised short, decisive wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran. All have proved much more difficult than advertised and fallen far short of the political goals set at the beginning.

NPR News · 18 Jul 2026
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Europe should look to Africa for heatwave solutions

African communities have spent decades developing practical, tested ways to live with extreme heat.

Al Jazeera · 18 Jul 2026
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Opinion: The continued courage of Captain Sully

Retired pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger is known for safely landing an airplane on the Hudson River in 2009. This week, he announced that he has Alzheimer's disease.

NPR News · 18 Jul 2026
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India achieves milestone with launch of first private-sector orbital rocket

PM Narendra Modi says successful launch will 'encourage countless youngsters to dream bigger and innovate fearlessly'.

Al Jazeera · 18 Jul 2026
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India’s salt workers: The human cost of the world’s most popular seasoning

101 East investigates the supply chain behind India’s booming salt industry.

Al Jazeera · 18 Jul 2026
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Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia kill at least 8, wound dozens

Russian officials say strikes on retailer's warehouses caused civilian casualties; Kyiv says sites used to make drones.

Al Jazeera · 18 Jul 2026
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