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Al Jazeera reports that a drone attack struck the Zawiya refinery on 11 August 2026, setting fuel alight. The source of the drone and extent of damage remain unconfirmed.

The directive mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a plan for splitting the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine into individual shots and reassessing immunisation schedules.

A powerful seismic event has struck Colombia, with footage confirming significant damage to barracks in Cali. No casualty figures are currently available.

The directive mandates splitting the combined measles, mumps and rubella shot into single-disease injections and advises states to review school enrollment requirements, though experts warn the move lacks scientific basis and may increase vaccine hesitancy.

A Porter Airlines flight from Victoria to Toronto was grounded on 6 August after a young child refused to fasten their seat belt, sparking a broader debate on aviation safety protocols and parenting standards.

President Abelardo de la Espriella invokes emergency powers as international partners mobilise support following one of the country’s most significant seismic events in recent years.

The Meta Platforms chief argues that broad distribution of advanced artificial intelligence is essential for US competitiveness and individual empowerment, urging policy shifts on energy infrastructure and model distillation.

President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledges progress in representation but highlights wealth disparities, while Amnesty International cites a national disaster in violence and unemployment rates exceeding 40 per cent for Black African women.

Donald Trump’s statements mark a shift in US rhetoric regarding the ongoing conflict, linking military outcomes to financial accountability.

The rejection of the US-brokered initiative raises immediate questions regarding the political fallout for Benjamin Netanyahu and the potential consequences for Palestinians, according to analysis from Al Jazeera Global News.

At least eight people were killed and dozens injured across Ukraine following early Tuesday missile and drone attacks, with significant casualties reported in Zaporizhzhia and fires breaking out in the capital.

Video footage from Pereira airport shows violent shaking during the magnitude 7.4 event on 10 August 2026, though official assessments on damage or casualties remain pending.

New reporting from 10 August 2026 sheds light on the operational infrastructure behind Kyiv’s deep-strike campaign, though technical specifics remain unverified.

The bill, supported by the ruling AK Party, MHP allies, and pro-Kurdish DEM group, suspends sentences for approximately 3,500 detainees while excluding those convicted of intentional killings and founder Abdullah Ocalan.

The 'terror-free Turkey law' passes with broad cross-party support, marking the first legislative step in a peace process aimed at ending decades of conflict, though tensions remain over the fate of the group's imprisoned leader.

The White House has directed the Department of Health and Human Services to develop individual measles, mumps and rubella shots, a move that contradicts established medical consensus and coincides with the US’s worst measles outbreak in 35 years.

With extreme heat warnings in place across the continent, institutional responses are shifting from emergency management to long-term resource allocation as infrastructure and agriculture face sustained strain.

President Espriella has announced he will personally oversee emergency efforts in areas of Bogota affected by a recent earthquake, marking the first major crisis management test for the new administration.

The decision strips voters of the chance to register dissent over the Ukraine conflict, as Yabloko leader vows to appeal the constitutional breach.

Rights advocates warn expanded screening policies threaten free speech as visa revocations more than double since January

The attack on Mocha, described as one of the largest waves of violence since a 2022 truce, coincides with a Houthi naval blockade and new defence pacts between Riyadh, Turkey, and Pakistan.

The World Health Organization confirms the fast-moving virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo started approximately three months prior to the May declaration, raising questions about early detection protocols.

The US Representative characterised Muslim officials as a threat to the United States, prompting a public dispute with CNN’s Omar Jimenez in the wake of Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan.

Al Jazeera reports indicate that children in Spain’s North African enclave have gone days without eating, highlighting systemic pressures within the region’s asylum infrastructure.

The rejection of the US-backed 15-point plan highlights a clash between Trump’s desire for a diplomatic resolution and Netanyahu’s demand for maximalist security conditions that allow Israel to control the transition timeline.

Former Banque du Liban governor Riad Salameh and Samir Hanna face embezzlement charges as investigations into Lebanon’s economic crisis expand into the private sector.

The Palestinian Football Association has confirmed that professional club football will restart on September 4, 2026, ending a nearly three-year hiatus caused by the war in Gaza. The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) has announced the return of the sport, with more than 200 clubs set to compete across the West Bank, Gaza, and Lebanon.

A spokesperson for Mark Zuckerberg has attributed the yacht’s failure to assist a stranded vessel off the Alaskan coast to a monitoring error, following public criticism and passenger backlash on the rescue ship.

The mineral resources authority has demanded prior approval for all logistics, complicating efforts to stabilise relations amidst US President Donald Trump’s territorial ambitions.

The ruling eliminates the country’s last liberal voice from the September State Duma contest, prompting appeals and protests outside the courthouse.

Authorities report conflicting casualty figures following the significant seismic event near San Jose del Palmar.

The Iranian President has declared that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei is in perfect health and conveyed a directive emphasising cohesion, according to reports from Al Jazeera Global News.

The United States Geological Survey recorded the tremor at a depth of 107 kilometres, superseding initial local estimates of 6.6 magnitude as rescue operations continue in the hardest-hit regions.

The rejection of the 15-point framework marks a significant setback for peace talks, with Gaza residents warning of further displacement and escalation as humanitarian conditions deteriorate.

The World Health Organization has revealed that the Bundibugyo virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo started in February, with early cases wrongly identified as malaria and typhoid, complicating containment efforts.

The Malaysian government has clarified it will not deport refugees facing persecution, contradicting earlier statements about repatriating 5,000 nationals, as a surge in digital hostility forces over 100 Rohingya from their homes.

The United States Geological Survey recorded the tremor at a depth of 107km, correcting initial reports from local authorities as rescue operations continue in the Choco region.

The US Geological Survey revised the magnitude of Monday’s quake to 7.4, with significant casualties in Pereira and Manizales, while Bogotá and Medellín reported evacuations without major structural failure.

Thousands of young people and students in the Indian state of Jharkhand have engaged in sustained clashes with police, demanding systemic reforms following viral allegations of manipulation in the state’s recruitment process.

Thousands of demonstrators have been mobilising since late July, demanding structural reforms to the state’s recruitment processes amid allegations of leaked examinations.

The Bald Range fire in British Columbia’s wine country has claimed its first life, prompting evacuations as the blaze nearly doubles in size over the weekend.

Developing El Niño conditions and persistent high-pressure systems have driven global oceans to their hottest July on record, while Western Europe faces its driest summer in two centuries, triggering widespread drought declarations and infrastructure strain.

Coordinated online activity following the Michigan Democratic primary victory has sought to reframe the candidate’s win as an ideological threat, drawing amplification from high-profile political figures.