Exclusive report with the 308 people rescued by Nigerian forces
Nigerian security forces have rescued 308 people abducted in separate attacks in northern Niger and Kwara states.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-08-07
New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567m over harm to youths
The ruling comes in the second phase of a landmark trial, with the Instagram, Facebook owner also losing in March.
aljazeera.com
Brazil formally accuses 16 people over 2024 Voepass deadly plane crash
Official says plane was irregularly cleared for departure before crash that killed 62 people outside Sao Paulo.
aljazeera.com
One of China’s Most Powerful AI Models Has Also Escaped Containment
Security researchers say that Kimi K3, an open-weight model from China, wandered off to the internet in an attempt to cheat on a test it was given.
wired.com
After decades of decline, New Zealand’s wool industry is making a comeback
Forty years ago there were more than 22 sheep to every New Zealander, but wool prices and production declined with the uptake of synthetic alternativesJohn Hargreaves’ family has farmed sheep and b...
theguardian.com
Police in Argentina use tear gas to stop protesters
Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from Buenos Aires, where police fired tear gas as thousands protested.
aljazeera.com
Two people convicted in relation to death of French streamer
Raphaël Graven, 46, died in August 2025, with his death live broadcast on the streaming platform Kick.
co.uk
Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip material to counter China
The move aims to counter Chinese producers, which hold a monopoly in the global polysilicon production.
co.uk
Sudan's invisible children - born in war with no legal identity
Babies born as a result of rape are often unable to get a birth certificate, meaning a life-time of problems.
co.uk
After the floods, hunger: Mozambique’s second disaster
Lost harvests and disrupted supply routes have pushed many families deeper into food insecurity.
aljazeera.com
Trump says war can’t ‘go much longer’, Hormuz deal close
The US, Iran, and Oman are close to a temporary deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz