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Wildfire smoke blankets World Cup final stadium before kickoff

Footage shows smoke from Canadian wildfires shrouding the New York New Jersey Stadium ahead of Sunday’s World Cup.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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How Syria is redefining ties with Russia

After Bashar al-Assad's fall in 2024, Syria cut ties with some former allies but redefined its relationship with Russia.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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Syria seizes advanced weapons it says were bound for Lebanon’s Hezbollah

Hezbollah denies activity in Syria after interception of arms shipment including missiles, rockets and drones via Iraq.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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Nicaragua severs diplomatic ties with Italy over 1978 murder case

The rift follows Italy’s renewed demand for Nicaragua to extradite the man convicted of former prime minister's killing.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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How serious is Iran’s threat to disrupt shipping in the Red Sea?

After the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's IRGC warns it could next target Bab al-Mandeb.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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Iraq says $19M found in hideouts linked to ex-oil minister

Iraqi authorities say they seized the equivalent of $19 million in cash and several kilograms of gold jewelry

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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Ebola spreading more quickly in DRC, while Uganda is close to being virus-free

Uganda ⁠⁠discharges last-remaining patient, as WHO says Ebola has 'expanded faster than any previous outbreak' in DRC.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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What could a US ground invasion of Iran look like?

Donald Trump has refused to rule out sending US troops into Iran as fighting resumes and US strikes continue.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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Iran condemns ‘barbaric’ US attack near children’s cancer hospital

Iran accuses US of 'cowardly war crime' as doctor says blast was 'so close' they thought the hospital was struck.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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WHO: Ebola spreading faster than ever recorded in DR Congo

The World Health Organization warns the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is spreading faster than any previous outbreak.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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In Syria’s Jobar, locals struggle to rebuild their destroyed homes

Jobar was held by rebels for much of Syria's 13-year war but was destroyed by repeated government assaults.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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Why Orthodox Jews are opposing the new daylight saving bill in Congress

Orthodox Jewish organizations say the bill, if passed, would force morning prayer services to start after 9 a.m. in some parts of the country, making observant Jews late for work and school.

NPR News · 16 Jul 2026
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US approves nearly $2bn in weapons sale to Saudi Arabia

The sale intends to bolster Saudi air defence systems as the kingdom risks escalation with the Iran-backed Houthis.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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Rare protests in Kyiv over dismissal of defence minister

Rare protests erupted in central Kyiv over Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s dismissal of defence minister.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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Federal officials probe whether White House teleprompter profited off Trump's words

It's the first known instance of officials investigating suspected insider trading on a prediction market from inside the White House.

NPR News · 16 Jul 2026
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Eleven killed in Algeria orphanage fire

Eleven people were killed and 19 injured after a fire tore through an orphanage in Algiers.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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Ex-CEO of Italian motorway sentenced to 12 years for Genoa bridge collapse

In all, 32 convicted and 25 acquitted or cleared by statute ‌of limitations over 2018 Morandi bridge disaster.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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US to impose new 25 percent tariffs on some Brazilian imports

Beef, coffee, and rare-earth materials escaped US tariffs amid trade tensions with Brazil over alleged unfair practices.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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