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

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.

Aug 27, 20261 min read

Al Jazeera

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Is Mark Ruffalo anti-Semitic?

Is Mark Ruffalo anti-Semitic?

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

Aug 27, 20261 min read

Al Jazeera

Construction worker documents moment he survives Nepal mudslide

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.

Aug 27, 20261 min read

Al Jazeera

Syria’s president makes first Visa payment after sanctions removal

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.

Aug 27, 20261 min read

Al Jazeera

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

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.

Aug 27, 20261 min read

Al Jazeera

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

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.

Aug 27, 20261 min read

Al Jazeera

World Health Organization says Ebola outbreak in Uganda is over

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.

Aug 26, 20261 min read

Al Jazeera

'If you started running, they shot you' - inside Nigeria's growing kidnapping crisis

'If you started running, they shot you' - inside Nigeria's growing kidnapping crisis

Many communities are living in fear of being kidnapped for ransom as the crisis spreads further south.

Aug 26, 20261 min read

BBC World

Iceland holds knife-edge referendum on EU - and it could be decided on fish

Iceland holds knife-edge referendum on EU - and it could be decided on fish

On Saturday, Iceland will vote on EU membership talks, amid economic and geopolitical tensions.

Aug 26, 20261 min read

BBC World

The question dominating Indian politics: Is it worse when women swear?

The question dominating Indian politics: Is it worse when women swear?

Rahul Gandhi's comments renew the debate over gender disparity in reactions to insults hurled at PM Narendra Modi.

Aug 26, 20261 min read

BBC World

IN PICTURES: Nepal Floods Leave Trail Of Destruction

IN PICTURES: Nepal Floods Leave Trail Of Destruction

Torrents of muddy water and debris swept through communities along the Nepal-Tibet border, destroying homes, roads and other infrastructure. The post IN PICTURES: Nepal Floods Leav

Aug 26, 20262 min read

Channels Television

Benin-Asaba Road: FG Appeals To Concessionaire For Contract Termination

Benin-Asaba Road: FG Appeals To Concessionaire For Contract Termination

Minister of Works, David Umahi, said the concessionaire had failed to add value to the project, 16 months after work commenced. The post Benin-Asaba Road: FG Appeals To Concessiona

Aug 26, 20263 min read

Channels Television

US drug agency approves breakthrough treatment for pancreatic cancer

US drug agency approves breakthrough treatment for pancreatic cancer

Experts have hailed the drug, daraxonrasib, as a game changer for one of the world's deadliest cancers.

Aug 26, 20261 min read

BBC World

Chelsea In Advance Talks Over €40m Deal For Italy-Born Nigerian Defender Ahanor

Chelsea In Advance Talks Over €40m Deal For Italy-Born Nigerian Defender Ahanor

Premier League giants Chelsea are in advanced talks over a €40 million deal for Atalanta’s Italian-born Nigerian defender Honest Ahanor. This was revealed by European transfer expe

Aug 26, 20261 min read

Complete Sports

VIDEO: Nigeria Governors’ Forum Holds Meeting In Abuja

VIDEO: Nigeria Governors’ Forum Holds Meeting In Abuja

Among those present are Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and Nasarawa

Aug 26, 20261 min read

Channels Television

Iâd be worth â¬150m If I played in todayâs football era â Yakubu Aiyegbeni

Iâd be worth â¬150m If I played in todayâs football era â Yakubu Aiyegbeni

Former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Ayegbeni has clai

Aug 26, 20262 min read

Linda Ikeji

Chelsea are closing in on a â¬40m deal to sign Nigerian-born Atalanta defensive starlet Honest Ahanor

Chelsea are closing in on a â¬40m deal to sign Nigerian-born Atalanta defensive starlet Honest Ahanor

Chelsea are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor, with negotiations said to be progress

Aug 26, 20262 min read

Linda Ikeji

Man arrested for allegedly pouring meth into a baby's sippy cup

Man arrested for allegedly pouring meth into a baby's sippy cup

A Florida man has been arrested after authorities accused him of putting methamphetamine into a 1-ye

Aug 26, 20262 min read

Linda Ikeji