Rising seas could put Easter Island’s iconic statues at risk by 2080: Study

Possible ways to mitigate the risk include armouring the coastline and building breakwaters to relocating the monuments.

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Brazil plans aid packages for businesses impacted by Trump tariffs

The plan, called 'Sovereign Brazil', will include credit for businesses that rely on exports.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/8/13/brazil-plans-aid-packages-for-businesses-impacted-by-trump-tariffs?traffic_source=rss

China raises concerns over Nvidia’s H20 chips with local firms: Report

Authorities press companies including ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, to use domestic suppliers instead.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/8/12/china-raises-concerns-over-nvidias-h20-chips-with-local-firms-report?traffic_source=rss

UN says bid to help address turmoil in Haiti less than 10 percent funded

Violence remains widespread in Haiti, where powerful armed gangs have surged amid political and economic chaos.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,265

Here are the key events on day 1,265 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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Gunman kills three at Target store in US state of Texas

Victims not immediately identified after deadly attack at popular store in the state capital, Austin.

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US puts Balochistan armed group in Pakistan on ‘foreign terrorist’ list

The designation comes as US President Donald Trump seeks closer ties with Pakistani government.

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Iran says IAEA talks will be ‘complicated’ ahead of agency’s planned visit

The IAEA is yet to make a statement about the meeting, which will not include a visit to Iranian nuclear sites.

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Gaza journalist reports on Israeli attack that killed Al Jazeera colleagues

Al Jazeera correspondent Hani Mahmoud, gives more details on the Israeli attack that killed five of his colleagues.

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Anas al-Sharif among 4 Al Jazeera journalists killed by Israel in Gaza City

Al-Sharif killed in what appears to be a targeted Israeli attack on tent housing journalists outside al-Shifa hospital.

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Al Hilal sign Darwin Nunez from Liverpool

Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez completes $62m move from Premier League champions Liverpool to Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/8/9/al-hilal-sign-darwin-nunez-from-liverpool?traffic_source=rss

Salah criticises UEFA tribute to ‘Palestinian Pele’

Former Palestinian international player Suleiman Al-Obeid killed by Israeli attack on aid seekers in Gaza on Wednesday.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/8/9/salah-criticises-uefa-tribute-to-palestinian-pele?traffic_source=rss

Haiti declares three-month state of emergency as gang violence spikes

Government says move aims to boost 'fight against insecurity' as armed gangs continue to carry out attacks across Haiti.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/9/haiti-declares-three-month-state-of-emergency-as-gang-violence-spikes?traffic_source=rss

Far-right Israeli football fans set off pyrotechnics in Latvia

Beitar Jerusalem fans sparked chaos in Riga, hurling pyrotechnics and setting off flares during their loss to Riga FC.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2025/8/8/far-right-israeli-football-fans-set-off-pyrotechnics-in-latvia?traffic_source=rss

From Italy to Brazil, Trump’s new tariffs stir uncertainty

President Trump’s sweeping tariffs are spreading economic anxiety.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2025/8/7/from-italy-to-brazil-trumps-new-tariffs-stir-uncertainty?traffic_source=rss

A migrant march in Mexico continues despite scrutiny of organiser’s arrest

One of the organisers, Luis Garcia Villagran, was detained for alleged human trafficking in the lead-up to the march.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/6/a-migrant-march-in-mexico-continues-despite-scrutiny-of-organisers-arrest?traffic_source=rss

Call for end to forced starvation, targeted killing of journalists in Gaza

Al Jazeera Media Network signs joint letter stating journalists being starved to death 'deliberately, and in real time'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/6/call-for-end-to-forced-starvation-targeted-killing-of-journalists-in-gaza?traffic_source=rss

White House says Trump is ‘open’ to talks with Putin and Zelenskyy

Administration says Russia expressed 'desire to meet with President Trump' and that the US wants war in Ukraine to end.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/6/white-house-says-trump-is-open-to-talks-with-putin-and-zelenskyy?traffic_source=rss

UN says nearly 60,000 displaced by heavy fighting in northern Mozambique

Escalating attacks in Cabo Delgado are taking place amid major cuts in international aid.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/5/un-says-nearly-60000-displaced-by-heavy-fighting-in-northern-mozambique?traffic_source=rss

Nigeria sportswomen dominate again but pay remains an issue

Nigeria's women lifted the AfroBasket and Africa Cup of Nations titles this summer, but pay remains a dirty word.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/8/5/nigeria-sportswomen-dominate-again-but-pay-remains-an-issue?traffic_source=rss

US Democrats block vote on Trump-backed Texas redistricting map

Texas House fails to establish quorum as dozens of Democrats flee state to block redrawn congressional map.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/4/us-democrats-block-vote-on-trump-backed-texas-redistricting-map?traffic_source=rss