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Ali Khamenei says thousands killed in Iran protests, some in ‘inhuman, savage manner’
ByWilliam Christou January 17, 2026January 17, 2026

Supreme leader blames US for death toll and calls Donald Trump a criminal for support of demonstrationsThe Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has acknowledged for the first time that thousands of people were killed during the protests that…

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Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni wins seventh term
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 17, 2026

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Senegal vs Morocco: AFCON final – teams, start time, lineups
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 17, 2026

Morocco carry the weight of a nation into the 2025 AFCON final as the hosts look to end a 50-year wait against Senegal.

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Confidence runs high in London’s Little Morocco as Afcon glory beckons
ByMatthew Weaver January 17, 2026

Atlas Lions face Senegal in final of Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday and Moroccan diaspora scents victoryLondon’s Little Morocco is brimming with pride and anticipation. The Moroccan diaspora in North Kensington is in no doubt that on Sunday the Atlas …

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Iran: The protests, the blackout and the narrative war
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 17, 2026

Internal revolt and external pressure collide in Iran. Plus, Cory Doctorow on the AI hype machine.

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Syrian army takes control of east Aleppo towns as Kurdish fighters withdraw
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 17, 2026

Military says it seized 34 villages and towns in the region as it keeps taking over territories from Kurdish fighters.

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Uganda’s Wine says escaped raid on house amid disputed presidential vote
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 17, 2026

Opposition ‍leader claims escaping police and army raid as Museveni looks set to win the presidential election.

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Photos: Gaza ceasefire brings no relief as Israeli bombings continue
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 17, 2026

Over 80 percent of Gaza's infrastructure lies in ruins as residents endure precarious living conditions and limited aid.

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Iran’s Khamenei says US, Israel links behind ‘thousands killed’ in protests
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 17, 2026

The country's supreme leader says foreign-backed protests 'caused massive damage and killed several thousands'.

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Australian Open: Djokovic targets Sincaraz to end wait for record 25th slam
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 17, 2026

Novak Djokovic ready to turn back clock at Australian Open despite falling behind Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

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