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The economic squeeze is pushing up poverty rates for older adults

Despite lower poverty overall, the rate for seniors has been steadily rising in recent years. A new AARP survey sheds light on how those over 50 are struggling in the crucial time before retirement.

NPR News · 24 Sept 2026
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Saudi-led coalition says shot down 6 ballistic missiles launched by Houthis

No response by Yemen's Houthis to a claim by the coalition forces that its missiles targeted Taif and Yanbu.

Al Jazeera · 24 Sept 2026
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Why are Ireland vs Israel football matches so controversial?

Ireland and Israel will play two football matches despite growing Irish calls for a boycott due to the genocide in Gaza.

Al Jazeera · 24 Sept 2026
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Forever Chemicals: Ground Zero

Pervasive, persistent and poisonous: How one US company helped pollute the world with forever chemicals.

Al Jazeera · 24 Sept 2026
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‘Unstoppable’ Rumesh revives Sri Lanka’s glory, one javelin throw at a time

A gold at the Asian Games will cap off an unprecedented season for the world number one.

Al Jazeera · 24 Sept 2026
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Rubio warns of Iraq ‘Balkanisation’: Is that a real threat?

US secretary of state's warning comes after he and Trump met the Iraqi PM on the sidelines of the UNGA.

Al Jazeera · 24 Sept 2026
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Israel offers cash to firms hit by trade ban; Europe dithers on new rules

Israel hopes to redirect goods from illegal Israeli settlements towards markets in Asia and South America.

Al Jazeera · 24 Sept 2026
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Has China received US F-35 parts by diverting an Australian shipment?

Australia and US investigate F-35 parts mistakenly sent to Hong Kong amid concerns over sensitive military technology.

Al Jazeera · 24 Sept 2026
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Netanyahu at UNGA over the years

Benjamin Netanyahu says there will be surprises in his UN General Assembly address.

Al Jazeera · 24 Sept 2026
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Hurricane Polo hits Mexico’s coast as Tropical Storm Nolo approaches Hawaii

Heavy rains could cause life-threatening flooding and landslides in Mexico, the US National Hurricane Center warned.

Al Jazeera · 24 Sept 2026
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Nine Kazakh soldiers die in Caspian Sea training incident

Nine confirmed dead after 19 Kazakh soldiers swept out to sea during naval training in western Mangystau region.

Al Jazeera · 24 Sept 2026
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Tunisia fuel strike highlights growing economic and political anger

A 48-hour strike in Tunis adds to mounting public frustration over worsening living conditions and basic services.

Al Jazeera · 24 Sept 2026
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Tyson Fury to face British rival Anthony Joshua in Cardiff on December 11

The fight, one of the biggest in British boxing history, will be broadcast on streaming service Netflix.

Al Jazeera · 24 Sept 2026
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Trump and Xi strike cordial tone at summit amid underlying tensions

On Thursday, the two leaders will hold meetings where Trump and Xi are expected to talk about artificial intelligence, rare earths, trade and geopolitics such as Iran and Taiwan.

NPR News · 24 Sept 2026
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Trump rolls out red carpet for Xi as high-stakes summit begins

On Thursday, the two leaders will hold meetings where Trump and Xi are expected to talk about artificial intelligence, rare earths, trade and geopolitics such as Iran and Taiwan.

NPR News · 24 Sept 2026
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Morocco’s elections: Fragmentation, disengagement and PJD’s major return

PAM leads as the PJD quadruples its seats and turnout hits its second-lowest level under King Mohammed VI.

Al Jazeera · 24 Sept 2026
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Far-right UK activist Daniel Thomas arrested after slashing dinghy

Thomas, 37, arrested on suspicion of criminal damage with intent to endanger life, endangering the safety of a ship.

Al Jazeera · 24 Sept 2026
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Fighting widens across Ethiopia as Tigray clashes escalate

Armed groups clashed with government forces across northern Ethiopia as fears mount of regional spillover.

Al Jazeera · 24 Sept 2026
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