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It's getting harder to afford rent in the U.S., even for middle-income families

Housing affordability challenges are spreading to higher income brackets, according to new research, which found one in five renters struggled last year to pay for their housing in full and on time.

NPR News · 23 Sept 2026
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How much is UK supporting Saudi Arabia in its war with Iran-backed Houthis?

UK to refuel Saudi fighter jets and France to secure energy infrastructure amid fighting with Yemen's Houthi group.

Al Jazeera · 23 Sept 2026
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UN poverty goal faces reality check

The UN wants to accelerate progress to end poverty by 2030, but people over the world say millions are still struggling.

Al Jazeera · 23 Sept 2026
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Can flurry of New York diplomacy lead to US-Iran diplomatic breakthrough?

Analysts say a deal this week is unlikely - core disagreements between Washington and Tehran remain unresolved.

Al Jazeera · 23 Sept 2026
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Greetings from Edinburgh, where a cheeky tour guide makes art history hilarious

For anyone who grew up staring blankly at museum artwork, this is the fun that was missing: Coco leads interactive and (mostly) factual art history comedy tours.

NPR News · 23 Sept 2026
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Priests Against Genocide hold shroud with names of children killed in Gaza

Priests Against Genocide hold shroud with names of 300 children killed in 'ceasefires' in Gaza, the occupied West Bank

Al Jazeera · 23 Sept 2026
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‘No legal grounds for fees on international strait’, says IOM chief

IMO's Arsenio Dominguez says it’s not legal for countries to charge ships fees to use international straits.

Al Jazeera · 23 Sept 2026
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Syria’s al-Sharaa answers questions on Israel’s violations in Syria

Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa says Donald Trump should give New Jersey to Israel, instead of the Golan Heights.

Al Jazeera · 23 Sept 2026
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‘They told me to go back to my country’: Inside the UK’s wave of racism

From street attacks to political rhetoric, xenophobia is becoming quotidian.

Al Jazeera · 23 Sept 2026
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ICC convicts former Central African Republic militia leader

Mahamat Said Abdel Kani oversaw brutal detention tactics, including torture, at Bangui facility, ICC judges rule.

Al Jazeera · 23 Sept 2026
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Has the US outgrown the two-party system?

Josh Rushing, Briahna Joy Gray and Robby Soave on the Democrats, Republicans and whether a third choice is possible.

Al Jazeera · 23 Sept 2026
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Pakistan must ‘catch up’ with India in T20 cricket, says coach Hesson

Pakistan could face India in the knockouts of the Asian Games, where the world champions won gold in 2023.

Al Jazeera · 23 Sept 2026
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AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Teams, top players, schedule, format, matches

The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be held in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, with 24 qualification spots up for grabs.

Al Jazeera · 23 Sept 2026
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As Xi meets Trump, who’s winning their trade war?

Trade war has been central to Trump's presidency, but it didn't slash US deficits. Meanwhile, China recorded a surplus.

Al Jazeera · 23 Sept 2026
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UN General Assembly live: Iran’s Pezeshkian, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to speak

Second day of UN General Assembly kicks off with speeches from world leaders, including from Syria, Iran and Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · 23 Sept 2026
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Is Nepal's flood a harbinger of what's to come in the Himalayas?

Building dams and hydropower plants in the Himalayas holds great promise for providing electricity. In the wake of the Nepal disaster, experts are asking about the risks of such construction.

NPR News · 23 Sept 2026
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UEFA’s Ceferin says FIFA trust still broken after Infantino investment row

UEFA president speaks for the first time since FIFA said it would review its decision-making, says trust still broken.

Al Jazeera · 23 Sept 2026
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Dems have an edge over GOP, poll finds. And, ICE looks into 'mobile detention centers'

An NPR poll shows that Democrats have an edge over Republicans going into the midterms, partially due to Trump. And, Immigration and Customs Enforcement is looking into "mobile detention centers."

NPR News · 23 Sept 2026
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