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Monday, 17 August 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 05:25 CST
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What could stop Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians?

Violence in the occupied West Bank has intensified under Israel's far-right Netanyahu government.

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Hundreds of migrants arrested near Ceuta border in latest crackdown

Nearly 300 migrants and 61 alleged facilitators detained during mass migration attempt.

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Anwar Ibrahim: Malaysia between the superpowers

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim joins Sreenivasan Jain on justice, trade, and a middle power holding superpowers to account.

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Death toll rises to 84 from capsized ferry in Zimbabwe

The boat overturned during heavy winds near the Zambian border.

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Israelis harass Palestinian-owned cafe in Iceland, tear down Palestine map

CCTV from a Palestinian-owned cafe in Iceland shows what appear to be Israeli tourists ripping a framed map of Palestine

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Erdogan says Hamas acted sincerely, criticises Israeli attacks

Erdogan said Hamas has shown all possible sincere solidarity, while Israel continues aggressive attacks on Gaza.

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US admiral praises USS Lincoln crew amid reported mental health concerns

Politicians voiced alarm over mental health struggles on carrier, with reports of sailors attempting to jump overboard.

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Brazil: Lula, Bolsonaro return to strongholds to launch runs for president

Lula and Bolsonaro appeal to Brazil’s women voters with promises to combat rising femicide and gender violence.

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US-Iran MoU is set to expire: What to know

Both sides accused the other of violating the June agreement shortly after it was signed.

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Senegal’s Saint-Louis Regatta keeps centuries of tradition alive

Thousands gathered in Saint-Louis, Senegal, for the annual regatta.

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Anti-corruption raids in Baghdad as dozens of officials arrested

Iraq’s Integrity Commission seized of millions in cash and jewelry said to be linked to corruption charges.

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Kushner meets with Hamas on the Gaza road map ahead of talks with Netanyahu

Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law, held a rare meeting with Hamas leadership Sunday in Egypt, in a new diplomatic effort to make progress in the stalled Gaza ceasefire.

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Erdogan says Israeli attacks on Lebanon are a serious concern for Türkiye

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon are a source of serious concern.

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Kushner meets Hamas leaders in Egypt to push Trump’s Gaza plan

Trump envoy has pushed for disarmament to end any future Hamas role in running Gaza, diplomatic sources tell AFP.

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Erdogan calls for Strait of Hormuz reopening amid oil disruption

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen.

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