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Saturday, 08 August 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 07:25 CST
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Israel indicts settler in rare charge over Palestinian activist’s killing

Awdah Hathaleen, who worked on the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, was killed last July in occupied West Bank.

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This country is the latest to hit the elusive 95/95/95 HIV target

The United Nations has set a goal for near universal HIV diagnosis and treatment for all by 2030. No country in Asia has hit the mark — until this year.

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Saudi Arabia names commander for maritime defence coalition

Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri will lead multinational coalition's naval defence to secure vital waterways.

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Trump vows to find ‘leakers’ after reports of depleted Iran war munitions

The Trump administration has repeatedly pushed back on reports of shortages of both US offensive and defensive weapons.

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UNICEF says one child killed per day in Gaza since ‘ceasefire’

At least 300 children reported killed in Gaza in 300 days since October 2025 truce between Israel and Hamas was agreed.

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War on Iran: Iran and Oman agree on Strait of Hormuz deal

Iran and Oman agree on new coordinates for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Real Madrid sign Ivory Coast’s Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig

The Bundesliga Young Player of the Season in 2025/26 reportedly signed for record fee on deal until 2033.

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UEFA says FIFA boycott remains despite Infantino World Cup selloff U-turn

European football's governing body says FIFA has not met conditions to end the boycott of their return to global game.

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Rights groups call Israel’s killing of journalist Amal Khalil a ‘war crime’

Human Rights Watch, Amnesty say Israel seemingly targeted and killed the Lebanese journalist, obstructed rescuers.

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Houthi attacks on Yemeni government forces kill at least 30

Attacks are deadliest for years in Yemen's conflict between Houthis and government forces.

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Greetings from a wildlife park in central Sri Lanka that's a haven for elephants

At a time of increased conflict between elephants and humans, as elephant habitats are converted to intensive agriculture, the Hurulu Eco Park is a place where the animals can graze unimpeded.

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Why $370bn tech group Palantir pays 1.4 percent tax rate: Report

The AI group's technology is used by Israeli military and Trump administration's ICE.

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FIFA pays up on overdue prize money after Jordan ‘blackmail’ remark

Jordan FA's president, ​Prince Ali bin Hussein, accused FIFA of 'blackmail', and delayed Arab Cup prize money now paid.

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What does the world pay for a child’s education?

Rich countries spend 41 times more on each child's education. AJLabs looks at the classroom inequality around the world.

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Houthis attacks on Yemeni government forces reportedly kills at least 30

Attack is deadliest in Yemen's conflict between Houthis and government forces in years.

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