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Tuesday, 12 May 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 23:25 CST
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Kherson, Ukraine: A hometown changed (Pt. 1)

Four years of Russia's all-out war on Ukraine have transformed not only Ukrainian cities but also how modern warfare is waged, in the first of this two-part story from Kherson.

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Iranians debate whether the war is worth it

As the war in Iran enters its second month, many Iranians are urging the U.S and Israel to keep striking their country.

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A U.S. journalist is kidnapped in Iraq after threats from Iran-backed groups

The Al-Monitor news site identified the kidnapped journalist as Shelly Kittleson. The State Department says she had been warned of threats and it's working with the FBI to get her freed.

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Israelis attempt to perform Passover sacrifice at Al-Aqsa

Israelis filmed themselves attempting to bring goats into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound for a Passover sacrifice.

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How Pakistan positioned itself at the center of global crisis management

Pakistan has emerged as a global crisis mediator amid the US war on Iran.

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What’s behind Donald Trump’s interest in Iran’s Kharg Island?

The US president is threatening to take over Iran's oil export hub or destroy it.

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Hiring in the US drops to pandemic lows as job market under Trump stagnates

Labour market stagnation mirrors a slowing private payroll growth, averaging just 18,000 monthly in recent months

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Analysis: Hezbollah backs Iran ambassador as conflict deepens Lebanon rifts

Lebanon’s expulsion of Iranian ambassador tests limits of state power as Hezbollah fights push for disarmament.

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Iran’s FM confirms contact with US envoy Witkoff, denies talks under way

Iran's top diplomat Araghchi has told Al Jazeera that, despite contacts, Iran is not in negotiations with the US.

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Palestinians in occupied West Bank protest Israel’s death penalty law

Families of Palestinian prisoners protested against a bill allowing the death penalty for Palestinians in the West Bank

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Israeli strike hits building in Beirut’s southern suburbs

A building in Beirut’s southern suburbs has been hit by an Israeli strike.

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US-Israel launch major attacks as Iranian authorities maintain defiance

Bunker-buster bombs trigger massive secondary explosions at a mountainous area near Isfahan overnight.

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A U.S. journalist is kidnapped in Iraq

The Al-Monitor news site identified the kidnapped journalist as Shelly Kittleson, a freelancer who has contributed to the publication. Iraqi security forces say they have arrested a kidnapper.

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One month of war on Iran cost Arab countries up to $194bn: UNDP

Even if conflict is 'short but intense', countries like Sudan, Yemen, Lebanon will see major increases in poverty rates.

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Major explosion at Russian petrochemical plant

A massive explosion occurred at a major petrochemical plant in Russia, killing at least two people and injuring dozens.

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