Brazil judge blocks Starlink accounts as X suspension deadline looms

De Moraes's ruling is response to lack of legal representatives in Brazil for X social network, Reuters reports.

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Serbia and France sign $3bn deal for sale of French fighter jets

Sale comes as European nations try to coax Serbia away from traditional ally and weapons supplier Moscow.

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Las Vegas politician jailed for life for killing investigative journalist

Former public administrator Robert Telles sentenced to life after being found guilty of 2022 murder of Jeff German.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 916

As the war enters its 916th day, these are the main developments.

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Hong Kong prepares for Stand News verdict in latest media freedom test

Two editors from now-closed independent publication are facing sedition charges over the outlet's reporting.

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‘I wish I was listened to’: NSW to respond to landmark birth trauma inquiry

The inquiry has called for sweeping reforms amid concerns about the care women receive during pregnancy and birth.

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Special counsel Jack Smith issues revised indictment in Trump election case

Reworked indictment keeps the same charges but addresses a Supreme Court decision that broadens presidential immunity.

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Venezuela’s Maduro reshuffles cabinet after contested election victory

As tensions persist over questioned election outcome, Maduro makes major changes, naming new interior and oil ministers.

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In Chicago’s Little Palestine, locals protest and mourn amid Gaza war

The Palestinian community where Democrats held their convention last week takes pride in identity and rallies for Gaza.

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Canada follows US, imposes 100% tariff on EVs imported from China

PM Trudeau says Ottawa acting to counter what he calls China's intentional, state-directed policy of overcapacity.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/8/26/canada-follows-us-imposes-100-tariff-on-evs-imported-from-china?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 913

As the war enters its 913th day, these are the main developments.

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Syria’s al-Assad says Turkey rapprochement efforts unsuccessful

President says Ankara does not need to remove troops from Syria to talk with his government.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/25/syrias-al-assad-says-turkey-rapprochement-efforts-unsuccessful?traffic_source=rss

Israel attacks southern Lebanon, Hezbollah launches rockets at Israel

Israel says it attacked southern Lebanon to 'preempt' a Hezbollah attack on northern Israeli towns.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/25/israel-launches-attacks-on-lebanon-hezbollah-launches-rockets-at-israel?traffic_source=rss

Boeing’s Starliner astronauts to return from space next year, NASA says

Bill Nelson says bringing astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams back to Earth on faulty Starliner is too risky.

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Knife attack at German festival leaves several injured, dead

The suspect reportedly remains at large, after randomly attacking festival-goers in the western German city of Solingen.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/23/knife-attack-at-german-festival-leaves-several-injured-dead?traffic_source=rss

US announces new round of military assistance for Ukraine

White House says Russia 'will not prevail' after announcing $125m aid package meant to bolster Ukrainian air defences.

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Will Kamala Harris succeed in becoming America’s first female president?

US vice president pledges support for Israel as she accepts the Democratic Party nomination.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/8/23/will-kamala-harris-succeed-in-becoming-americas-first-female-president?traffic_source=rss

Gaza war extends toll on Israel’s economy

Combat operations are straining Israel's economy, leading to shrinking of the GDP and downgrading of sovereign rating.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/8/23/gaza-war-extends-toll-on-israels-economy?traffic_source=rss

‘They want to erase us’: How DNC rejected demand for Palestinian speaker

Critics say the decision excludes Palestinians from the 'big tent' coalition Democrats say they are building.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 909

As the war enters its 909th day, these are the main developments.

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Why are Mexico’s judges striking over AMLO’s proposed judicial reforms?

Change pushed by the Morena party would see judges elected by popular vote, in what some see as a political power grab.

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