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Iran war live: US carries out strikes on civilian infrastructure in south

Officials report power outages, attack on train station in Bandar, as Iran says Hormuz won't return to pre-war status.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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Venezuela earthquake: Number of known dead rises to nearly 5,000 victims

The UN estimates 50,000 are missing, with many more feared dead under the rubble as the focus shifts to rebuilding.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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Vietnamese activist places rare national spotlight on Gaza’s suffering

Activist Bao Ngoc draws attention to plight of Palestinians in country where protest is tightly controlled.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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Qatar rejects Israeli reports of military action against Iran

Qatar has rejected Israeli media reports claiming the Qataris agreed to participate in military action against Iran.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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Sadiq Khan joins House of Lords as outgoing UK PM names 26 new peers

PM Keir Starmer's final honours list also includes campaigners, military leaders and senior civil servants.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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Former Italian motorway chief sentenced over bridge collapse

The former CEO of Italy’s main highway operator has been given 12 years in prison.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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Ilhan Omar renews push for US to join ICC amid Trump pressure

The resolution comes days after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged to 'dismantle' the international court.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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White House says ICE traffic stops will continue after deadly shootings

The comments came following widespread reports earlier in the week that those stops would be put on pause after two immigrants were fatally shot by ICE agents in early July.

NPR News · 16 Jul 2026
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Flood sirens blare in southcentral Texas as rivers reach perilous heights

Flood sirens blared early Thursday in Comfort, Texas, as the Guadalupe River rose more than 30 feet in three hours, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The storm could bring even more rainfall than last

NPR News · 16 Jul 2026
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Grand Mosque of Paris celebrates 100-year anniversary

The Grand Mosque of Paris is celebrating 100 years since its inauguration.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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FIFA to probe Argentina’s Falklands banner display at World Cup semifinal

FIFA says its disciplinary committee will assess match reports and consider relevant circumstances before taking any action.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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US mounts sixth straight night of attacks as Iran warns of wider war

Iranian media reports airport, bridge and communications tower targeted.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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Donald Trump live: US president to deliver primetime address on elections

Critics fear Trump may use his podium to spread spread doubt about election integrity before the 2026 midterms.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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After years of false claims on voting, Trump to give an address on election integrity

President Trump, who for years has sowed doubt about the security of American elections, is scheduled to give a primetime address Thursday night about election integrity. Trump has long contended, wit

NPR News · 16 Jul 2026
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The hardest party to manage in the Iran talks isn’t Iran

Washington's spoiler problem sits inside its own alliance, and the spoiler playbook was never written for friends.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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Palestinians injured in Israeli settler attacks across West Bank

More than 30 people reportedly arrested across the occupied territory, as Israel intensifies its siege.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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Dangerous wildfire smoke continues to blanket parts of the U.S.

Orange skies and heavy smoke covered large parts of the U.S. on Thursday as Canada and Minnesota grapple with wildfires. Hazardous air quality is expected to continue.

NPR News · 16 Jul 2026
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Syria says it foiled Hezbollah weapons shipment

Syrian authorities say they intercepted a shipment of missiles and drones allegedly destined for Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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