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Iran missiles target US forces in Jordan after a five-day pause in war

Iran missiles target US forces in Jordan after a five-day pause in war

The US military says it has successfully intercepted a barrage of missiles fired by Iran at its troops in Jordan.

Jul 29, 20261 min read

Al Jazeera

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Israel kills Palestinian, destroys mosque in Gaza

Israel kills Palestinian, destroys mosque in Gaza

Israeli settlers also attack a Palestinian family in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank.

Jul 29, 20261 min read

Al Jazeera

Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots

Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots

The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence.

Jul 29, 20261 min read

BBC World

Zelensky and Netanyahu meet Trump as wars in Ukraine and Iran drag on

Zelensky and Netanyahu meet Trump as wars in Ukraine and Iran drag on

The two leaders sound encouraged after holding back-to-back bilaterals at the White House.

Jul 29, 20261 min read

BBC World

OpenAI’s rogue agent hacked an account at a second technology firm: Report

OpenAI’s rogue agent hacked an account at a second technology firm: Report

The latest hack comes after an autonomous agent escaped a controlled test and accessed AI firm Hugging Face’s servers.

Jul 29, 20261 min read

Al Jazeera

Iraqi armed groups condemn “dangerous escalation” after US-Saudi strikes

Iraqi armed groups condemn “dangerous escalation” after US-Saudi strikes

Riyadh says its targeted attacks were done in coordination with the US military.

Jul 29, 20261 min read

Al Jazeera

After fleeing Sudan’s war, refugees battle thirst in Chad’s camps

After fleeing Sudan’s war, refugees battle thirst in Chad’s camps

After escaping war and atrocities, families now battle water shortages and fading hopes of returning home.

Jul 29, 20261 min read

Al Jazeera

Media not invited as Trump, Netanyahu hold talks at the White House

Media not invited as Trump, Netanyahu hold talks at the White House

US President Donald Trump has held talks at the White House with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Jul 29, 20261 min read

Al Jazeera

Turkiye takes ‘historic step’ on energy alliance with Iraq

Turkiye takes ‘historic step’ on energy alliance with Iraq

Ankara could receive 1 million barrels per day of Iraqi oil after Turkish Petroleum stake in BP-run Kirkuk oilfield.

Jul 29, 20261 min read

Al Jazeera

Protests in Lima as Keiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru president

Protests in Lima as Keiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru president

Keiko Fujimori has been sworn in as Peru's president amid protests and promises to crackdown on crime.

Jul 29, 20261 min read

Al Jazeera

FIFA proposes plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, angering UEFA

FIFA proposes plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, angering UEFA

Football's world governing body announces plans to sell stakes of up to 20 percent in the World Cup and other events.

Jul 29, 20261 min read

Al Jazeera

WAFCON 2026: Why We Lost To Malawi —Okoronkwo

WAFCON 2026: Why We Lost To Malawi —Okoronkwo

Esther Okoronkwo has explained why the Super Falcons suffered a shock 3-2 loss to WAFCON debutants Malawi, in their opening Group C fixture on Tuesday. Despite going into the conte

Jul 29, 20261 min read

Complete Sports

Iran war live: US, Saudi forces attack Iraq; IRGC fires missiles at Jordan

Iran war live: US, Saudi forces attack Iraq; IRGC fires missiles at Jordan

Attacks come as Saudi Arabia intercepts drones and Iran warns of 'any action' to maintain its control of Hormuz.

Jul 29, 20261 min read

Al Jazeera

WAFCON 2026: How Super Falcons Rated In Disappointing Defeat To Malawi

WAFCON 2026: How Super Falcons Rated In Disappointing Defeat To Malawi

Defending champions Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffered a shock 3-2 defeat to Malawi in their opening Group C match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) at t

Jul 28, 20261 min read

Complete Sports

How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria

How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria

West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.

Jul 28, 20261 min read

BBC World

Yemen’s Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia oil tanker

Yemen’s Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia oil tanker

The Houthis recently declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea, targeting several tankers.

Jul 28, 20261 min read

Al Jazeera

WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Must Learn From Loss To Malawi –Ekpo

WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Must Learn From Loss To Malawi –Ekpo

Former Nigerian international Friday Ekpo has advised the Super Falcons to learn from their loss to Malawi if they are to qualify for the knockout stages of the 2026 Women’s

Jul 28, 20261 min read

Complete Sports

US-based Nigerian correctional officer arrested for public intoxication in Texas

US-based Nigerian correctional officer arrested for public intoxication in Texas

A Texas Department of Criminal Justice correctional officer, Bashir Oladimeji Lawal, was arrested for alleged public intox

Jul 28, 20261 min read

Linda Ikeji