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A moment that changed me: in the bombed-out ruins of an apartment block, I saw a book I’d translated
ByAmir Mehdi Haghighat January 7, 2026

The sight of my work, torn and singed but still legible, made me realise the importance of translating and protecting stories – so they remain when everything else falls awayIn the rubble of a collapsed apartment block, a single image stayed with me: a…

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Which teams are in the AFCON 2025 quarterfinals, and what’s the schedule?
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 7, 2026

From qualified teams to match schedule and top goalscorers – here's what you need to know about the AFCON quarterfinals.

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Yemen separatist leader to make last stand after rejecting Saudi ultimatum, supporters say
ByGuardian staff and agencies January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

Saudi airstrikes hit Aidarous al-Zubaidi’s military camps after he defies a demand to travel to Riyadh for talksThe leader of Yemen’s routed southern separatist movement, Aidarous al-Zubaidi, has decided to make a defiant last stand in Aden, his suppor…

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LIVE: Yemen’s STC leader al-Zubaidi dismissed after ‘fleeing’ overnight
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 7, 2026

Leader of Yemen's STC removed from government with the Saudi-led coalition saying he 'fled to unknown location'.

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LIVE: Trump says Venezuela to hand over up to 50m barrels of oil to US
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 7, 2026

US president says he will control oil sales, proceeds, as Venezuela's Rodriguez pledges no 'foreign agent' is in charge.

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China bans export of dual-use items to Japan amid tensions over Taiwan
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 7, 2026

Japan calls for the ban's withdrawal, calling the measures 'absolutely unacceptable' and 'deeply regrettable'.

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How strong are Latin America’s military forces, as they face US threats?
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 7, 2026

Trump has threatened Colombia, Cuba and Mexico with military action. Could their armies take on the US?

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Israeli forces kill two in Lebanon, ahead of truce monitors meeting
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 7, 2026

Representatives from France, Israel, Lebanon, the US and UN tracking the ceasefire are due to meet amid Israeli attacks.

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Saudi-led coalition strikes Yemen, says STC leader al-Zubaidi has fled
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 7, 2026

Coalition says it targeted separatist forces after Aidarous al-Zubaidi failed to board a plane for Riyadh.

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Fact-checking Trump on promised US oil company investment in Venezuela
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 7, 2026

Trump touts large US oil investments in Venezuela’s industry, but firms remain cautious amid low prices and instability.

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