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U.S. Conducts New Strikes in Southern Iran
ByEric Schmitt May 28, 2026

For the second time in three days, the military hit targets in what it called acts of self-defense, as a potential cease-fire hangs in the balance.

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Arab and Middle East unrest | Ayatollah Ali Khamenei | Benjamin Netanyahu | Conflict and arms | Gaza | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Nuclear weapons | Show Types

Uganda closes border with DRC in an effort to contain Ebola outbreak
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 28, 2026

Uganda has closed its border with neighbouring DR Congo for four weeks in an effort to contain an Ebola outbreak.

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US returns Palestinian rights expert Francesca Albanese to sanctions list
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 28, 2026

Trump administration has sought to pressure international officials who scrutinise reported abuses by Israeli forces.

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Iran war live: Israel orders mass forced displacement for all south Lebanon
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 28, 2026

The Lebanese Health Ministry reports that Israeli attacks have killed 3,269 people since March 2.

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Jill Biden worried husband Joe was ‘having a stroke’ during 2024 US debate
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 27, 2026

The former US first lady said she had never seen former President Joe Biden act the way he did on the 2024 debate stage.

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Arab and Middle East unrest | Ayatollah Ali Khamenei | Benjamin Netanyahu | Conflict and arms | Gaza | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Nuclear weapons | Show Types

Bolivia’s president warns ‘time is running out’ amid protest crisis
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 27, 2026

Bolivia’s president has warned protesters “time is running out” amid a weeks-long standoff.

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Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Oman | Trump, Donald J

Trump Threatens Oman Over the Strait, Then Says, ‘They’ll Be Fine.’
ByLuke Broadwater May 27, 2026

President Trump said there would be serious repercussions if Iran and Oman move forward with a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz.

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Markets rally amid hopes of US-Iran deal
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 27, 2026

Markets betting a deal will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and soothe the deep global economic uncertainty.

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Former assistant to TV star Matthew Perry sentenced to 41 months in prison
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 27, 2026

Sentencing of Kenneth Iwamasa concludes prosecution of five people in connection with Perry's death from drug ketamine.

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Why is Israel ramping up attacks in Lebanon despite a ceasefire?
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 27, 2026

Intensification comes while US-Iran indirect talks continue.

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