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Nigerian equities sell-off deepens across major sectors, wiping out N5.4 trillion in 8 days

Nigerian equities sell-off deepens across major sectors, wiping out N5.4 trillion in 8 days

The Nigerian equities market extended its bearish run on Thursday, August 20, 2026, as renewed selling pressure across major sectors wiped out approximately N440.33 billion on Thur

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Israel re-establishes closed West Bank settlement, defying growing international protests

Israel re-establishes closed West Bank settlement, defying growing international protests

Thirty "pioneer families" have arrived on a wave of nationalism driven by Israel's government, but the rapid change has left nearby Palestinian residents fearful.

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BBC World

Dozens of migrants land on Spanish coast surprising beachgoers

Dozens of migrants land on Spanish coast surprising beachgoers

Footage circulating on social media shows dozens of migrants arriving by boat on Spain’s southeastern coast.

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Al Jazeera

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan back in jail after hospital examination

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan back in jail after hospital examination

It comes as the court had earlier this week ordered that he had to be taken for a hospital examination.

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BBC World

Hong Kong Tiananmen activists found guilty of national security charges

Hong Kong Tiananmen activists found guilty of national security charges

Activist group says the 'twisted' Hong Kong judicial system had long ago decided that the pair were guilty.

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Al Jazeera

Pakistan’s Imran Khan back to prison after evaluation at hospital

Pakistan’s Imran Khan back to prison after evaluation at hospital

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was sent back to prison after being transferred for a medical evaluation.

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Al Jazeera

Japan executes man who killed five in Pachinko parlour fire

Japan executes man who killed five in Pachinko parlour fire

This is the first time since June 2025 that the country has enacted capital punishment.

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BBC World

Bali jails Swiss tourist for insulting sacred Day of Silence

Bali jails Swiss tourist for insulting sacred Day of Silence

The 26-year-old was jailed for a year after he sparked anger with an expletive-laden post about the sacred holiday.

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BBC World

After GERD, can Egypt shape Ethiopia’s next Nile dams?

After GERD, can Egypt shape Ethiopia’s next Nile dams?

Three projects mark a new test for Egypt after it failed to prevent construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.

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Al Jazeera

US sanctions more Cuban companies and officials

US sanctions more Cuban companies and officials

An international socialist institute and Cuba's construction ministry are subject to the latest US sanctions, Marco Rubio announces.

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BBC World

Brazil launches AI supercomputer push while balancing US and Chinese tech

Brazil launches AI supercomputer push while balancing US and Chinese tech

The government has announced investments of about 2.3 billion reais ($444.2m) to bolster its AI ecosystem.

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Al Jazeera

Panama Canal to limit shipping ahead of extreme weather during El Nino

Panama Canal to limit shipping ahead of extreme weather during El Nino

The El Nino weather phenomenon is expected to increase the likelihood of drought and excess heat across the region.

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Al Jazeera

Antigovernment protesters take to Tunisia’s streets for second month

Antigovernment protesters take to Tunisia’s streets for second month

Tunisia has seen an uptick in protests as economic conditions in the country have deteriorated.

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Al Jazeera

Taliban release two detained UN staff members in Afghanistan

Taliban release two detained UN staff members in Afghanistan

The two men, detained in the western city of Herat on August 9, were released on Thursday morning.

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Al Jazeera

El Niño set to be 'strongest in living memory', says Met Office

El Niño set to be 'strongest in living memory', says Met Office

Scientists say the growing El Niño weather pattern is an "unprecedented event" and means 2027 is likely to be the world's hottest year on record.

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BBC World

US deports nearly 2,300 Mexicans to Guatemala over Mexico’s objections

US deports nearly 2,300 Mexicans to Guatemala over Mexico’s objections

The Trump administration has ramped up deportations to third countries in an apparent bid to deter immigration.

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Al Jazeera

Fix schools, say India's 'cockroach' protesters. Schoolchildren agree

Fix schools, say India's 'cockroach' protesters. Schoolchildren agree

The poor state of government schools is the focus of a new campaign by India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).

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BBC World

Iran war live: US vows toughest Iran sanctions, urges China support

Iran war live: US vows toughest Iran sanctions, urges China support

US Treasury Secretary Bessent says new economic measures will 'collapse' Iranian government.

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Al Jazeera