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April 2, 2026 17 visible stories Cyber & Technology

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Cyber & Technology 1m ago

9-year-old boy recounts airstrike in Lebanon that killed whole family

Karim Al-Haj Hussein survived an Israeli strike on his home in Lebanon’s Baalbek that killed his family members.

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Al Jazeera English

Global · aljazeera.com

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Cyber & Technology 1m ago

Trump Fires Key Aide Who Was In Charge Of Epstein Files Disclosure

Trump Fires Attorney General Pam Bondi, Who Has Been Under Fire Over Handling Of Epstein Files

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Cyber & Technology 1m ago

Mohamed Salah: Football, Faith & Changing Perceptions

Mohamed Salah hasn’t just become one of Liverpool's greatest players, he’s challenged stereotypes about Muslims.

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Al Jazeera English

Global · aljazeera.com

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Cybersecurity, telecoms, chips, AI, and digital infrastructure.

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Al Jazeera English • 1m ago

9-year-old boy recounts airstrike in Lebanon that killed whole family

Karim Al-Haj Hussein survived an Israeli strike on his home in Lebanon’s Baalbek that killed his family members.

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NDTV World • 1m ago

Trump Fires Key Aide Who Was In Charge Of Epstein Files Disclosure

Trump Fires Attorney General Pam Bondi, Who Has Been Under Fire Over Handling Of Epstein Files

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India

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Al Jazeera English • 1m ago

Mohamed Salah: Football, Faith & Changing Perceptions

Mohamed Salah hasn’t just become one of Liverpool's greatest players, he’s challenged stereotypes about Muslims.

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Global Sport

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Al Jazeera English • 1m ago

Argentina expels Iranian diplomat amid rift over blacklisting IRGC

Buenos Aires accuses Tehran of making 'offensive' accusations against Argentina after it labeled IRGC as 'terror' group.

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Rappler • 1m ago

Gilas 3×3 outlasts Thailand to reach FIBA Asia Cup main draw

The quartet of Jerrick Ahanmisi, Ralph Cu, Chris Koon, and Sean Alter eliminate reigning SEA Games 3x3 champions Thailand to advance to the next round of the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup

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Philippines Athletes Gilas Pilipinas

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Spanish cyclist Guardeno airlifted to intensive care after crash with car

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Spanish cyclist Guardeno airlifted to intensive care after training crash

A week after 23-year-old's participation in the Tour of Catalonia, Guardeno suffers head injuries in collision with car.

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Global Sport

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