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Israeli MPs back special tribunal with death penalty powers for alleged 7 October attackers
ByPeter Beaumont and agencies May 12, 2026

Knesset approves plan for livestreamed trials in military court, drawing comparisons to 1962 Adolf Eichmann trialIsraeli lawmakers have approved setting up a livestreamed special tribunal with the power to sentence to death Palestinians convicted of ta…

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In the 1979 hostage crisis, why did Iran free 10 Black Americans before the others?
ByAndrew Lawrence May 12, 2026

Sgt James Hughes was one of the hostages released early. With US-Iran relations once again in the spotlight, he talks about being ‘handcuffed, under armed guard’Since the United States launched a joint military campaign with Israel on Iran in February,…

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The crisis is Sudan is much worse than what is acknowledged
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 12, 2026

Even in Khartoum, where there is no longer fighting, the humanitarian situation is dire.

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Over 370 Afghans killed in Pakistan conflict in first 3 months of 2026: UN
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 12, 2026

Fighting between the Taliban and Pakistani forces intensified in February, with many civilians killed in air raids.

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More than 110 Nobel laureates call on Iran to release gravely ill activist Narges Mohammadi
ByDeepa Parent May 12, 2026

As human rights advocate is treated in Tehran hospital after transfer from Zanjan prison, prize winners demand her freedomMore than 110 Nobel laureates have called for the immediate and unconditional release of Narges Mohammadi, the imprisoned Iranian …

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USA’s Johnny Cardoso expected to miss World Cup through ankle injury
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 12, 2026

Atletico Madrid midfielder Cardoso is the latest name in the growing list of injured players for tournament cohosts USA.

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At least nine people killed in explosion at Pakistan market
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 12, 2026

About 30 people wounded in blast in town of Sarai Naurang, in Lakki Marwat district, northwestern Pakistan.

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Will Messi play? Argentina answer fan queries in 55-man World Cup squad
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 12, 2026

Argentina captain is named in the preliminary squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 but has not confirmed his participation.

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Here’s the latest.
ByEuan Ward May 12, 2026May 13, 2026

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Mass wedding brings brief joy to couples in devastated Gaza
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 12, 2026

Palestinian couples gathered for a mass wedding ceremony in Gaza organised amid rubble and displacement.

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