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The Guardian view on Iran’s protests: old tactics of repression face new pressures | Editorial
ByEditorial January 9, 2026

A brutal regime has failed to safeguard either the country’s physical security or basic living standards. But Donald Trump’s threats to intervene won’t help civiliansThe internet blackout across Iran is meant to prevent protests from spreading, and obs…

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Growing protests in Iran do not necessarily herald a return to monarchy
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor January 9, 2026

Despite significant support for the shah, Iranian society may be looking for any ‘escape from a dead end’Supporters of Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s deposed shah, were claiming the crowds out in the streets of Iran were a direct response to hi…

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New video said to show Syrian army shelling Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsoud area
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 9, 2026

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have shared new video of the Syrian army shelling a large weapons depot.

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Deadly trash avalanche in Filipino landfill leaves dozens missing
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 9, 2026

A collapse of trash at a landfill in Cebu city, Philippines killed one worker, injured at least 12 and left 27 missing.

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Kurdish leader urges dialogue to avoid ‘real disaster in Aleppo’
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 9, 2026

Kurdish political leader Ahmad Suleiman is urging dialogue between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led SDF.

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Aleppo clashes highlight challenge of SDF integration for Syria
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 9, 2026

Analysts say a temporary ceasefire may bring relief, but the complex issues behind the violence must be addressed.

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Chinese, Russian and Iranian warships arrive for drills in South Africa
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 9, 2026

Naval exercises come as tensions run high after US military intervention in Venezuela, seizures of several oil tankers.

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Dissolution of Yemen’s separatists was “only a matter of time”
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 9, 2026

"The [Southern Transitional Council in Yemen] has now become just too poisonous."

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AFCON 2025: Nigeria face Osimhen and bonus questions ahead of Algeria clash
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 9, 2026

Nigeria are dealing with reports of unpaid bonuses and Victor Osimhen spat before facing Algeria in AFCON quarterfinal.

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LIVE: Cameroon vs Morocco – AFCON 2025 quarterfinal
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 9, 2026

Follow our live build-up, with team news coverage, ahead of our full text commentary stream of the last-eight match.

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