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AI used to create viruses not found in nature for first time
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AI used to create viruses not found in nature for first time

US researchers say they created 16 viruses using AI, prompting hopes for medical advances and concerns about misuse.

Aug 7, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

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More than one million affected by floods in India’s Assam state
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More than one million affected by floods in India’s Assam state

Thousands of people in India have been displaced since July after monsoon rains triggered severe flooding.

Aug 7, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Exclusive report with the 308 people rescued by Nigerian forces
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Exclusive report with the 308 people rescued by Nigerian forces

Nigerian security forces have rescued 308 people abducted in separate attacks in northern Niger and Kwara states.

Aug 7, 20261 min read
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Uefa says boycott may still go ahead as FA withdraws Infantino support
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Uefa says boycott may still go ahead as FA withdraws Infantino support

Fifa's backing of president Gianni Infantino at a meeting on Wednesday "changes nothing", says European governing body Uefa.

Aug 7, 20261 min read
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BBC World

Israeli raid in West Bank’s Qalandiya injures 51 Palestinians
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Israeli raid in West Bank’s Qalandiya injures 51 Palestinians

Israeli forces arrest dozens of Palestinians near Jerusalem amid uptick in military and settler violence in West Bank.

Aug 7, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567m over harm to youths
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New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567m over harm to youths

The ruling comes in the second phase of a landmark trial, with the Instagram, Facebook owner also losing in March.

Aug 7, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Brazil formally accuses 16 people over 2024 Voepass deadly plane crash
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Brazil formally accuses 16 people over 2024 Voepass deadly plane crash

Official says plane was irregularly cleared for departure before crash that killed 62 people outside Sao Paulo.

Aug 7, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

‘Wiped out’ - BBC reports from Spokane neighbourhood devastated by fires
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‘Wiped out’ - BBC reports from Spokane neighbourhood devastated by fires

Officials are still working to contain the blazes that have burned down at least 860 buildings, including hundreds of homes.

Aug 7, 20261 min read
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BBC World

Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip material to counter China
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Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip material to counter China

The move aims to protect US firms as they face increasing competition from China's chip industry.

Aug 7, 20261 min read
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BBC World

Police in Argentina use tear gas to stop protesters
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Police in Argentina use tear gas to stop protesters

Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from Buenos Aires, where police fired tear gas as thousands protested.

Aug 7, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Two people convicted in relation to death of French streamer
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Two people convicted in relation to death of French streamer

Raphaël Graven, 46, died in August 2025, with his death live broadcast on the streaming platform Kick.

Aug 7, 20261 min read
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BBC World

Trump again tries to limit US birthright citizenship with new executive orders
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Trump again tries to limit US birthright citizenship with new executive orders

The executive orders ban birth tourism and expand the existing definition of people whose children are not eligible for US birthright citizenship.

Aug 7, 20261 min read
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BBC World

Do you know who owns the media you watch?
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Do you know who owns the media you watch?

Today, a total of 6 companies own 90% of the American media market.

Aug 7, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Sudan's invisible children - born in war with no legal identity
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Sudan's invisible children - born in war with no legal identity

Babies born as a result of rape are often unable to get a birth certificate, meaning a life-time of problems.

Aug 7, 20261 min read
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BBC World

After the floods, hunger: Mozambique’s second disaster
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After the floods, hunger: Mozambique’s second disaster

Lost harvests and disrupted supply routes have pushed many families deeper into food insecurity.

Aug 7, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Iran war live: Trump says Iran can’t ‘go on much longer’; Hormuz deal close
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Iran war live: Trump says Iran can’t ‘go on much longer’; Hormuz deal close

The US, Iran and Oman are close to a temporary deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Aug 7, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Doge overstated claims to have saved Americans $110bn, watchdog finds
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Doge overstated claims to have saved Americans $110bn, watchdog finds

A review of the body formerly charged with reducing government spending has found several issues with its calculations.

Aug 6, 20261 min read
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BBC World

Travel restrictions – from Israel and Europe – trap students in Gaza
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Travel restrictions – from Israel and Europe – trap students in Gaza

Blockades and bureaucracy turn education into an uphill journey for talented Gaza students seeking a brighter future.

Aug 6, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

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