‘Tactical nuclear strike drill’ by N Korea as US, S Korea hold exercises

Pyongyang's latest launch follows deployment of B1-B bomber in joint US-South Korea exercises that end on Friday.

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‘Lively in faith’: Pope Francis heads to Mongolia with eye on diplomacy

Mongolia, between Russia and China, could help ease church's troubled ties with Beijing and lift Ukraine peace efforts.

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Hurricane Idalia, downgraded to tropical storm, kills three in southeast US

Two of the deaths involved motorists caught in Idalia's heavy rainfall, while a Georgia resident was struck by a tree.

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Israeli forces kill Palestinian teenager in East Jerusalem

Khaled al-Zaanin was killed after Israeli police alleged he carried out an attack in the Old City.

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Australians to vote on Indigenous ‘Voice to Parliament’ in October

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says referendum will take place on October 14 as support for the measure declines.

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Outgoing Guatemalan president assures ‘transparent transition’ to Arevalo

President-elect Bernardo Arevalo campaigned on anti-corruption platform but has faced opposition from the government.

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Airport in western Russia attacked by drones, aircraft damaged: Reports

State news agency TASS cited reports that four Ilyushin Il-76 heavy transport planes were damaged in drone attack.

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Social media company X to allow political ads, reversing previous ban

Platform says decision builds on commitment to 'free expression' and pledges to prohibit promotion of misinformation.

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Live parasitic worm found in Australian woman’s brain in world first

The worm, usually found in carpet pythons, was discovered after she complained of symptoms including forgetfulness.

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US accuses Russia of intimidation over former consulate worker’s spy charge

Robert Shonov, Russian national and ex-staffer at consulate, charged with 'cooperation on a confidential basis' with US.

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Guatemala arrests anti-corruption lawyer, prompting international outcry

The US has condemned the arrest of Claudia Gonzalez, a lawyer who worked with a UN-backed anti-corruption commission.

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Myanmar’s striking civil servants: Displaced, forgotten, but holding on

The Civil Disobedience Movement remains a pillar of resistance to military rule, but the cost is high for those involved

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Zimbabwe opposition alleges ‘blatant and gigantic fraud’ in election

Nelson Chamisa says opposition will challenge outcome as President Emmerson Mnangagwa denies any fraud.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/28/zimbabwe-opposition-alleges-blatant-and-gigantic-fraud-in-election

Indonesia’s absence from bigger BRICS echoes decades of non-aligned policy

Indonesian President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo has said he does not want to 'rush' membership of the economic grouping.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/8/28/indonesias-absence-from-bigger-brics-echoesdecadesof-non-alignedpolicy

Simone Biles wins record 8th US gymnastics title, a decade after her first

The four-time Olympic gold medallist broke the record for most all-around titles for a man or woman.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2023/8/28/simone-biles-wins-record-8th-us-gymnastics-title-a-decade-after-her-first

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 551

As the war enters its 551st day, these are the main developments.

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Will Denmark ban the burning of the Quran?

Country is moving to make the burning of holy books illegal.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/8/27/will-denmark-ban-the-burning-of-the-quran

Romania gas station hit by deadly explosions

Authorities say 57 others, including 39 firefighters, were injured in the explosions near the capital, Bucharest.

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Russia will struggle to salvage the Wagner empire

Prigozhin’s demise may be an attempt to show strength but the world still sees weakness.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/8/27/russia-will-struggle-to-salvage-the-wagner-empire

Xi Jinping calls for protection of ‘hard-won stability’ in Xinjiang visit

Chinese president visited far western region where the UN has accused China of possible 'crimes against humanity'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/27/xi-jinping-calls-for-protection-of-hard-won-stability-in-xinjiang-visit

Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa wins second term, opposition rejects result

Elections commission says Mnangagwa won 52.6 percent of the vote compared with 44 percent for challenger Nelson Chamisa.

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