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Sunday, 16 August 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 11:25 CST
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A nation divided: What do Israelis want in October’s elections?

Despite a genocide and multiple wars, analysts say the issues determining October’s elections fall far closer to home.

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Indonesia’s magnitude 7.7 quake kills at least 51, displaces thousands

Over 1,300 homes damaged and 5,000 people displaced as Indonesia grapples with one of its deadliest quakes in years.

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Russian strikes kill Ukrainian woman as NATO jet downs drone over Romania

Romania's Defence Ministry didn't specify origin of the drone but has previously blamed Russia for similar incidents.

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Israel strikes south Lebanon again as families flee north

Israeli airstrikes hit the Nabatieh district of southern Lebanon just hours after the deadliest day of Israeli raids.

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Australia gun buyback spurred by Bondi attack to start in November, PM says

Australia introduced measures to reduce gun ownership following a deadly attack on Sydney's Bondi Beach last year.

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Yemeni government forces hit back after new Houthi offensive

Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, have struck back after a new Houthi offensive in areas it controls.

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Who killed Tupac? What to know about the trial of Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis

Three decades after rapper Tupac Shakur's death, a former California gang boss is the first person to be prosecuted.

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Observers say Zambia’s election marred by reports of intimidation, violence

Vote counting in Thursday's presidential polls were briefly suspended amid security threats to the electoral process.

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Al Jazeera journalist opens beach cafe in the Gaza she loves

Palestinian journalist Hind Khoudary has opened a Gaza beach cafe, hoping to revive a much-loved part of life in the war

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As petrol prices soar, electric bikes gain ground in Nigeria

Riders say the switch is helping them cut fuel and maintenance costs.

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Army drops roses on Syrian crowds in a far cry from war

Syrian army helicopters dropped roses on crowds at Damascus Citadel’s Summer Syria festival.

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Hamas leader heads to Cairo for Gaza talks ahead of Kushner visit

Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya to meet Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad in Cairo amid ongoing Gaza tensions.

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Qatar denies Tehran’s claim it is detaining Iranian bomber pilots

Iran claims Qatar is holding three pilots who were shot down in March. Doha decries 'misleading statements'.

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Iran war live: Talks on Hormuz Strait continue; Israel kills 11 in Lebanon

Israel kills 11 in deadliest attacks on Lebanon since June truce as Iran and Oman continue talks on Hormuz.

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Yemen’s government says Houthi strikes hit residential areas in Marib

Yemen's Ministry of Information denounces attacks on Marib as 'escalation' that threatens lives and increases suffering.

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