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Thursday, 27 August 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 09:25 CST
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Fury and grief as parents of Pakistan infant fire victims demand answers

Funerals have begun for the 14 babies who were killed in a fire at Islamabad’s Institute of Medical Sciences.

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Qatar’s prime minister to visit Tehran, seeking to revive US-Iran talks

Sheikh Mohammed's visit comes as US-Israel war on Iran nears its sixth month with no diplomatic breakthrough in sight.

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Palestinians mourn ‘Camel of Hardship’ artist Sliman Mansour

Palestinians have mourned prominent artist Sliman Mansour at a public funeral in the occupied West Bank.

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Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook denounces Trump’s mortgage fraud claims

The Trump administration has doubled down on its accusations against Cook, despite a Supreme Court ruling in her favour.

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Brazil sues chat platform Discord over failure to protect child users

Lawsuit is latest instance of Brazil taking aggressive steps to rein in tech giants over child safety issues online.

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US labels Palestine Action a terror group, founder says ‘that’s rich’

Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori tells Jazeera that US sanctions designating the group a terrorist organisation.

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Northern Nigeria’s female basketball players chase bigger dreams

A grassroots basketball initiative is giving girls in northern Nigeria a chance to train, compete and dream bigger.

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At least 12 dead, 54 injured as wildfires ravage northeastern Algeria

Six people in critical condition as a severe heatwave fuels 154 wildfires across Algeria in a single day.

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Pro-Israel Democrats picked for top roles on key US House committee

The decision comes at a fractious time for the party amid a growing divide among its voters over US aid to Israel.

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Is Mark Ruffalo anti-Semitic?

Ruffalo is accused of anti-Semitism for calling out the family behind an impending media deal.

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Construction worker documents moment he survives Nepal mudslide

Footage filmed by a worker shows floodwaters sweeping into Mailung in Nepal, sending workers scrambling for safety.

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Syria’s president makes first Visa payment after sanctions removal

A video shows Syria’s president using a Visa card, one day after the US removed the country from 'terrorism' list.

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Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, dies at age 80

Curry, a three-time Tony nominee, was best known for his portrayal of Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic musical.

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Iran war live: Qatar PM to visit Tehran; Trump ‘not in a hurry’ over talks

Qatar's PM will meet Iranian officials to discuss ways to de-escalate tensions in the region, foreign ministry says.

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World Health Organization says Ebola outbreak in Uganda is over

International body declares Uganda Ebola-free after 42 days without new transmission, though cases rise in DR Congo.

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