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The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier returned on Thursday to San Diego, after it took part in a record 321-day deployment, including time spent during the US-Israeli war on Iran
Health
Preliminary lab results ease fears of a second case in Kenya, after the country reported its first-ever case this week.
Politics
Brazilian judge issues arrest warrant for Eduardo Bolsonaro, brother of a presidential candidate
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US Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth had said that Nidal Hasan would be executed by firing squad and that it would be done "in public." Hasan's execution will be the first by the US military since 1961.
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Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Thursday phone calls from Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdelatty and Secretary General of the Arab League Nabil Fahmy.
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An official at the Pentagon told Al Jazeera that former US Army Major Nidal Hasan's execution would be 'livestreamed'.
News
Saudi rights group urges action to end Houthi recruitment of children
Sports
Jose Mourinho, long an outspoken critic of Man City's spending, joked that the Premier League case could outlast him.
Technology
OpenAI on Thursday said it shut down two influence operations -- from Russia and Iran -- that used ChatGPT to push fake journalist personas and run a "think-tank" to covertly peddle anti-Ukraine propaganda. OpenAI's report is the latest illustration of how state actors can easily exploit widely available AI tools to peddle sophisticated propaganda against adversaries on a mass scale.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has condemned the incident and urged Donald Trump to end ICE actions in the city. The man was being treated at a nearby hospital, New York police said.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has condemned the incident and urged Donald Trump to end ICE actions in the city. The man was being treated at a nearby hospital, New York police said.
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Islamic Relief calls for global action as deadly Israeli attacks in Gaza continue and humanitarian conditions worsen.
Business
Former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder still maintains a friendship with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Tensions are high between Germany and Russia as the invasion of Ukraine continues.
Science
In drought-stricken Sri Lanka, farmers watch wells empty and wildlife crowd shrinking water holes
Technology
Anthropic has revised its policy to prevent users from exhibiting cruel behavior toward its Claude AI system, addressing growing concerns about AI ethics and consciousness. The updated policy emphasizes the prohibition of unnecessary abuse, with enforcement led by the AI’s ability to terminate harmful interactions.
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The Russian and Iranian presidents met in Turkmenistan ahead of regional summit.
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The men were arrested for breaching a perimeter fence at a UK air base that houses US and NATO intelligence operations. The incident comes after an alleged terror plot at another air base in England was foiled recently.
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'We'll make sure that people are able to watch it,' Pentagon chief Hegseth says
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'We'll make sure that people are able to watch it,' Pentagon chief Hegseth says
Sports
Six-time French champions Bordeaux, the club where Zinedine Zidane made his name, to play in sixth tier after sanctions.
News
Hurricane Isaias has escalated to Category 2, advancing toward the US Gulf Coast with potential threats of strong winds, heavy rains, and storm surges, expected to impact the region by late Friday or early Saturday.
Technology
The Trump administration has suspended Microsoft from a green card program for foreign workers amid allegations of fraud. This move, announced by Vice President JD Vance, highlights ongoing concerns about the H-1B visa program.
Science
The crew completed a parachute-assisted splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California.
News
Saudi delegation attends 57th GCC Industrial Cooperation Committee meeting in Bahrain
Sports
Clubs reportedly want reimbursements after Man City charges - one of those, Liverpool, are first opponent in fallout.
Health
Seven Palestinians were killed in separate Israeli strikes on Thursday, according to Gaza’s civil defence rescue service.
Business
Oil prices eased slightly on Thursday after US President Donald Trump ruled out attacking Iran before next month's midterm elections, saying Washington was holding "productive discussions" with Tehran.
News
Police fired tear gas and water cannons as demonstrators gathered in Paris to demand more funding and teachers.
Technology
The National Medal of Science is annually given to scientists and engineers for major contributions in their fields.
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Jordan has expressed support for the UK's decision to maintain its diplomatic mission in East Jerusalem, despite Israeli threats to close it. The UK government will rename the consulate to the UK Mission, reaffirming that East Jerusalem remains occupied Palestinian territory and emphasizing that the mission will continue its services to the Palestinian people.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, on Thursday and promised to "do everything" to help end the war in the Middle East.
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Fourth group of displaced families returns to Syria’s Ras Al-Ain
News
Several cars torched and foreign-run businesses forced to shut in Johannesburg's Soweto and coastal city of Durban.
Lifestyle
The long-deployed USS Lincoln returns home to San Diego Bay
Culture
The future of Saudi architecture may lie in its past
Lifestyle
In recent months, the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have arrested or detained dozens of women for alleged violations of dress codes and for appearing in public without a male guardian.
News
Saudi Water Authority closes 5 unhygienic Tabuk filling stations
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A nursery and a medical complex in Riyadh were damaged by debris from a missile interception on Thursday, as Yemen’s Houthis targeted the capital’s airport.
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Protests in South Africa have turned violent following a court ruling easing asylum applications, with vehicles burned and shops looted in Soweto and Durban. Police are addressing the unrest amid increased anti-immigrant tensions.
News
Renewed fighting in Yemen is forcing the United States to balance support for Saudi Arabia with efforts to preserve its truce with the Houthis.
News
The US stepped up economic pressure on Tehran on Thursday, imposing sanctions on 17 dark vessels involved in transporting Iranian oil.
News
UN says fighting has displaced more than 200,000 people in five weeks.
News
Syria insists it will not send troops to fight the Houthis alongside Saudi Arabia, but its economic dependence on Riyadh could complicate Damascus’ resistance to the idea.
Technology
The Trump administration cut off tech firms, including Microsoft and Adobe, from filing for green cards for their foreign workers.
Politics
Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, declined to comment on allegations against Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle involving potential misconduct before her appointment.
