Thousands of migrants in Mauritania who once relied on daily street work to survive have been rounded up, detained in poor conditions and deported to remote borders under an EU-backed effort to halt Atlantic migration routes to Europe. Al Jazeera’s Shola Lawal reports from Nouakchott where those who remain say they are too afraid to step outside.
The United Arab Emirates has announced it will withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.
That includes the bloc's broader alliance OPEC+.
The move comes as Gulf countries face unprecedented economic disruption from the US and Israel war with Iran.
Al Jazeera’s Dominic Kane has more from Berlin.
Kingsmill Bond is an Energy Strategist at Ember Futures. He explains this decision in greater detail.
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The United Arab Emirates has announced it will withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.
That includes the bloc's broader alliance OPEC+.
The move comes as Gulf countries face unprecedented economic disruption from the US and Israel war with Iran.
Al Jazeera’s Dominic Kane has more from Berlin.
Kingsmill Bond is an Energy Strategist at Ember Futures. He explains this decision in greater detail.
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Ukrainian drones have struck the Tuapse oil refinery on Russia’s Black Sea coast, triggering a fire and prompting evacuations, according to Russian authorities. The refinery, operated by Rosneft, has been targeted repeatedly, with strikes on April 16 and April 20 damaging port infrastructure and destroying dozens of storage tanks.
Ukraine said the latest overnight attack — carried out by its unmanned systems and special forces — is part of a broader campaign against Russian energy infrastructure, with damage still being assessed.
Kyiv has intensified such strikes since mid-March, linking them to US sanctions waivers on Russian oil introduced during tensions involving Iran. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticised the extension of those waivers until mid-May, signalling attacks could scale down if restrictions are reinstated.
Separately, Ukraine is threatening sanctions against Israel over shipments it says contain grain taken from Russian-occupied territories. Kyiv has summoned Israel’s ambassador, with Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha criticising the response, while Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar rejected the allegations, saying evidence has not been provided.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine is preparing sanctions targeting those involved in transporting the grain, in coordination with European partners, marking a potential shift in relations between Kyiv and Tel Aviv.
Al Jazeera’s Audrey Macalpine reporting.
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Ukrainian drones have struck the Tuapse oil refinery on Russia’s Black Sea coast, triggering a fire and prompting evacuations, according to Russian authorities. The refinery, operated by Rosneft, has been targeted repeatedly, with strikes on April 16 and April 20 damaging port infrastructure and destroying dozens of storage tanks.
Ukraine said the latest overnight attack — carried out by its unmanned systems and special forces — is part of a broader campaign against Russian energy infrastructure, with damage still being assessed.
Kyiv has intensified such strikes since mid-March, linking them to US sanctions waivers on Russian oil introduced during tensions involving Iran. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticised the extension of those waivers until mid-May, signalling attacks could scale down if restrictions are reinstated.
Separately, Ukraine is threatening sanctions against Israel over shipments it says contain grain taken from Russian-occupied territories. Kyiv has summoned Israel’s ambassador, with Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha criticising the response, while Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar rejected the allegations, saying evidence has not been provided.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine is preparing sanctions targeting those involved in transporting the grain, in coordination with European partners, marking a potential shift in relations between Kyiv and Tel Aviv.
Al Jazeera’s Audrey Macalpine reporting.
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Kandice Ardiel works with the United Nations in southern Lebanon. The Israeli military’s attacks damaged her apartment in Tyre, forcing her to move into a UN office in Naqoura. In her video, Kandice describes life under fire: forced evacuations, nearby explosions and having to leave the cat behind.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has resumed testifying in his long-running corruption trial after a two-month pause, with proceedings repeatedly disrupted by the war in Gaza and the war on Iran.
The trial, which began in 2020, centres on allegations that Netanyahu exchanged political influence for favourable media coverage, alongside charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust — all of which he denies.
He has testified dozens of times, but sessions have frequently been cut short, including the latest hearing, which ended early after a sealed note was delivered in court — a move critics describe as part of efforts to delay a verdict. A conviction could bar Netanyahu from running in upcoming October elections, raising the political stakes of the case.
Meanwhile, developments linked to regional tensions continue to affect proceedings.
On the Lebanon front, Netanyahu reportedly told his cabinet that US-imposed limits cap Israel's military operations.
He allegedly appealed to US President Donald Trump to escalate attacks, but Trump insisted the Lebanon ceasefire must hold. Israeli military leaders have warned that operations alone — including strikes 10 kilometres deep into Lebanon — may not guarantee security for northern border communities, pointing instead to the need for a political solution.
Residents in northern Israel continue to protest, demanding a return to war as they do not feel safe.
Al Jazeera’s Nour Odeh reports from Ramallah in the occupied West Bank.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has resumed testifying in his long-running corruption trial after a two-month pause, with proceedings repeatedly disrupted by the war in Gaza and the war on Iran.
The trial, which began in 2020, centres on allegations that Netanyahu exchanged political influence for favourable media coverage, alongside charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust — all of which he denies.
He has testified dozens of times, but sessions have frequently been cut short, including the latest hearing, which ended early after a sealed note was delivered in court — a move critics describe as part of efforts to delay a verdict. A conviction could bar Netanyahu from running in upcoming October elections, raising the political stakes of the case.
Meanwhile, developments linked to regional tensions continue to affect proceedings.
On the Lebanon front, Netanyahu reportedly told his cabinet that US-imposed limits cap Israel's military operations.
He allegedly appealed to US President Donald Trump to escalate attacks, but Trump insisted the Lebanon ceasefire must hold. Israeli military leaders have warned that operations alone — including strikes 10 kilometres deep into Lebanon — may not guarantee security for northern border communities, pointing instead to the need for a political solution.
Residents in northern Israel continue to protest, demanding a return to war as they do not feel safe.
Al Jazeera’s Nour Odeh reports from Ramallah in the occupied West Bank.
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Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong is visiting China to meet her counterpart Wang Yi to discuss energy security as global tensions rise and energy markets are under strain due to the US-Iran war.
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Majid al-Ansari held the weekly press briefing on Tuesday in Doha, outlining Doha’s position on escalating regional tensions linked to the war on Iran.
He warned that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is unacceptable and cannot be used as political leverage, citing risks to global energy, food security and supply chains, and calling for its immediate reopening.
Al-Ansari confirmed no Qatari vessels are currently crossing the waterway, with safety a priority as Doha awaits the outcome of negotiations.
He reiterated full support for mediation led by Pakistan, stressing coordination with regional and international partners and rejecting claims that the Gulf Cooperation Council summit in Jeddah signals concern over mediation efforts.
Qatar is pursuing a comprehensive agreement with long-term security guarantees, while accepting incremental progress that preserves the ceasefire.
Officials stressed diplomacy remains the priority despite military precautions to protect sovereignty, while reaffirming continued engagement with European partners and mediation efforts.
Al-Ansari warned that ongoing uncertainty is impacting global markets and stability, stressing the crisis is international in scope and requires a sustainable political solution to prevent renewed conflict.
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Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Majid al-Ansari held the weekly press briefing on Tuesday in Doha, outlining Doha’s position on escalating regional tensions linked to the war on Iran.
He warned that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is unacceptable and cannot be used as political leverage, citing risks to global energy, food security and supply chains, and calling for its immediate reopening.
Al-Ansari confirmed no Qatari vessels are currently crossing the waterway, with safety a priority as Doha awaits the outcome of negotiations.
He reiterated full support for mediation led by Pakistan, stressing coordination with regional and international partners and rejecting claims that the Gulf Cooperation Council summit in Jeddah signals concern over mediation efforts.
Qatar is pursuing a comprehensive agreement with long-term security guarantees, while accepting incremental progress that preserves the ceasefire.
Officials stressed diplomacy remains the priority despite military precautions to protect sovereignty, while reaffirming continued engagement with European partners and mediation efforts.
Al-Ansari warned that ongoing uncertainty is impacting global markets and stability, stressing the crisis is international in scope and requires a sustainable political solution to prevent renewed conflict.
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In this episode of Reframe, Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla, general coordinator of Progressive International, asks political economist Jason Hickel if today’s conflicts are a continuation of centuries of colonialism and economic policies that favour the richest and most powerful nations.
Hickel is an economic anthropologist and professor at the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. He is the author of Less is More and The Divide, which explore systemic economic change and the concept of "degrowth" — the planned reduction of resource and energy use in wealthier economies to curb environmental harm and improve wellbeing.
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In this episode of Reframe, Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla, general coordinator of Progressive International, asks political economist Jason Hickel if today’s conflicts are a continuation of centuries of colonialism and economic policies that favour the richest and most powerful nations.
Hickel is an economic anthropologist and professor at the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. He is the author of Less is More and The Divide, which explore systemic economic change and the concept of "degrowth" — the planned reduction of resource and energy use in wealthier economies to curb environmental harm and improve wellbeing.
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Israel is continuing to violate the Gaza ceasefire by blocking construction materials, equipment and temporary housing from entering the territory.
The shortages have stalled rebuilding efforts, forcing residents to improvise using rubble from destroyed buildings.
At Gaza City’s seaport, an informal industry has emerged, where families — including children — break down old cement for resale.
Workers collect discarded concrete, sell it by weight and send it to small grinding sites for reuse in basic construction.
The fragile supply chain is driven by necessity, with no cement or steel entering Gaza since the war began.
But the work is hazardous, with injuries common and little to no protective equipment, especially for children.
Residents say they have no alternative as they struggle to rebuild amid ongoing restrictions.
Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud reports from Gaza City.
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Israel is continuing to violate the Gaza ceasefire by blocking construction materials, equipment and temporary housing from entering the territory.
The shortages have stalled rebuilding efforts, forcing residents to improvise using rubble from destroyed buildings.
At Gaza City’s seaport, an informal industry has emerged, where families — including children — break down old cement for resale.
Workers collect discarded concrete, sell it by weight and send it to small grinding sites for reuse in basic construction.
The fragile supply chain is driven by necessity, with no cement or steel entering Gaza since the war began.
But the work is hazardous, with injuries common and little to no protective equipment, especially for children.
Residents say they have no alternative as they struggle to rebuild amid ongoing restrictions.
Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud reports from Gaza City.
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Uranium starts as a rock in the ground, but through a series of chemical processes and high-speed centrifuges, it can become either a city’s power source or a weapon of mass destruction.
Al Jazeera's Basel Ghazoghli (@baselgazi) breaks down how uranium is processed, enriched, and what it takes to turn it into a nuclear weapon.
Iraqi multimillionaire Ali al-Zaidi has been named as prime minister-designate after he was nominated by a coalition of Shia parties that make up the majority of parliament. Al-Zaidi has 30 days to form a cabinet.
Palestinian-Jordanian mountaineer Mostafa Salameh is climbing Mount Everest carrying handwritten letters and drawings from children in Gaza, aiming to raise global awareness and $10m for medical aid.
Speaking to Al Jazeera from Everest Base Camp, he said a recent visit to Rafah inspired the mission, describing the children’s stories as “heartbreaking” yet full of dignity.
Salameh — among only 20 people to complete the Explorers Grand Slam — said the children’s dreams are simple, including access to food, safety and education.
He highlighted individual stories, including a child aspiring to be a doctor amid the loss of medics, and another hoping to become a journalist.
He is carrying their messages on a kite to the summit, saying it is physically light but emotionally heavy.
Salameh also spoke of his own wish to visit Palestine, saying he has never been able to access his ancestral land.
He said his message from the summit will be one of hope: that Palestine will one day be free.
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Palestinian-Jordanian mountaineer Mostafa Salameh is climbing Mount Everest carrying handwritten letters and drawings from children in Gaza, aiming to raise global awareness and $10m for medical aid.
Speaking to Al Jazeera from Everest Base Camp, he said a recent visit to Rafah inspired the mission, describing the children’s stories as “heartbreaking” yet full of dignity.
Salameh — among only 20 people to complete the Explorers Grand Slam — said the children’s dreams are simple, including access to food, safety and education.
He highlighted individual stories, including a child aspiring to be a doctor amid the loss of medics, and another hoping to become a journalist.
He is carrying their messages on a kite to the summit, saying it is physically light but emotionally heavy.
Salameh also spoke of his own wish to visit Palestine, saying he has never been able to access his ancestral land.
He said his message from the summit will be one of hope: that Palestine will one day be free.
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Iraq’s President Nizar Amedi has named Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister-designate and tasked him with forming a government.
Al-Zaidi was named earlier on Monday as the candidate of the Coordination Framework, a coalition of Shia parties that has a majority in parliament. His nomination sees him promoted over a pro-Iranian rival.
The selection of al-Zaidi breaks a months-long deadlock in which United States President Donald Trump had intervened, after former two-time Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki had emerged as the coalition’s initial candidate.
Al-Maliki, who is close to Iran, was fiercely opposed by Trump. The US president warned that all support to Iraq would stop if he became prime minister.
However, the Coordination Framework said that al-Maliki and outgoing Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani had withdrawn their candidacies.
Al Jazeera’s Mahmoud Abdelwahed reports from Baghdad.
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Iraq’s President Nizar Amedi has named Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister-designate and tasked him with forming a government.
Al-Zaidi was named earlier on Monday as the candidate of the Coordination Framework, a coalition of Shia parties that has a majority in parliament. His nomination sees him promoted over a pro-Iranian rival.
The selection of al-Zaidi breaks a months-long deadlock in which United States President Donald Trump had intervened, after former two-time Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki had emerged as the coalition’s initial candidate.
Al-Maliki, who is close to Iran, was fiercely opposed by Trump. The US president warned that all support to Iraq would stop if he became prime minister.
However, the Coordination Framework said that al-Maliki and outgoing Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani had withdrawn their candidacies.
Al Jazeera’s Mahmoud Abdelwahed reports from Baghdad.
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Bangladesh's deepening power and fuel crisis is severely straining mobile networks, with millions at risk of losing reliable connectivity.
Operators report that prolonged outages—lasting up to eight hours a day in rural areas—are crippling telecoms infrastructure and leaving backup systems overstretched.
The disruption is affecting more than 185 million mobile users and hitting critical sectors including healthcare, banking and emergency services.
In places like Dhamrai, a small town near Dhaka, residents struggle to make calls or access the internet as frequent power cuts leave mobile towers without electricity.
Al Jazeera's Tanvir Chowdhury reports from Savar, Bangladesh.
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Bangladesh's deepening power and fuel crisis is severely straining mobile networks, with millions at risk of losing reliable connectivity.
Operators report that prolonged outages—lasting up to eight hours a day in rural areas—are crippling telecoms infrastructure and leaving backup systems overstretched.
The disruption is affecting more than 185 million mobile users and hitting critical sectors including healthcare, banking and emergency services.
In places like Dhamrai, a small town near Dhaka, residents struggle to make calls or access the internet as frequent power cuts leave mobile towers without electricity.
Al Jazeera's Tanvir Chowdhury reports from Savar, Bangladesh.
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Families in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo are holding on to hope as a planned prisoner exchange between the government and March 23 Movement raises the possibility of reunions with detained loved ones.
More than 200 detainees could be released following negotiations held in Doha and an agreement reached in Geneva. But continued fighting in the eastern provinces of North Kivu and South Kivu is fuelling fears that the deal may collapse.
In Goma, families say they have gone months without contact with relatives detained during the conflict. Both sides accuse each other of violations, while civilians remain caught in the middle of ongoing violence.
This report looks at the human cost of the conflict and the uncertainty surrounding the fragile agreement.
Al Jazeera's Alain Uaykani reports from Goma.
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Families in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo are holding on to hope as a planned prisoner exchange between the government and March 23 Movement raises the possibility of reunions with detained loved ones.
More than 200 detainees could be released following negotiations held in Doha and an agreement reached in Geneva. But continued fighting in the eastern provinces of North Kivu and South Kivu is fuelling fears that the deal may collapse.
In Goma, families say they have gone months without contact with relatives detained during the conflict. Both sides accuse each other of violations, while civilians remain caught in the middle of ongoing violence.
This report looks at the human cost of the conflict and the uncertainty surrounding the fragile agreement.
Al Jazeera's Alain Uaykani reports from Goma.
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At least seven people have been killed and more than 80 injured after two passenger trains collided outside Jakarta.
The crash occurred at Bekasi Timur Station, where a long-distance train slammed into the back of a stationary commuter train carrying hundreds of passengers.
Witnesses described chaotic scenes as emergency crews worked to rescue people trapped inside mangled carriages. Some survivors said they feared they would not make it out alive as evacuation efforts took time.
Officials believe the commuter train may have stopped after being struck by a taxi at a nearby level crossing. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident.
Rescue teams worked through the night to free survivors and treat the injured, while Indonesia’s transport ministry says safety improvements will follow once the investigation is complete.
Al Jazeera's Caley Callahan reports.
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At least seven people have been killed and more than 80 injured after two passenger trains collided outside Jakarta.
The crash occurred at Bekasi Timur Station, where a long-distance train slammed into the back of a stationary commuter train carrying hundreds of passengers.
Witnesses described chaotic scenes as emergency crews worked to rescue people trapped inside mangled carriages. Some survivors said they feared they would not make it out alive as evacuation efforts took time.
Officials believe the commuter train may have stopped after being struck by a taxi at a nearby level crossing. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident.
Rescue teams worked through the night to free survivors and treat the injured, while Indonesia’s transport ministry says safety improvements will follow once the investigation is complete.
Al Jazeera's Caley Callahan reports.
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Cole Tomas Allen was officially charged with trying to assassinate US President Donald Trump in what is considered the third attempt on his life since 2024.
The Trump administration says it is reviewing a new Iranian proposal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz while postponing nuclear negotiations to a later stage.
Officials say US demands remain unchanged, including keeping the key shipping route open and limiting Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile. President Trump has met with his national security team, but no details have been released on what was discussed.
Iran’s foreign minister says Tehran is considering the US request for talks following meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who voiced support for efforts to stabilize the Middle East.
With no formal outcome announced, both sides continue internal discussions as diplomatic channels remain active.
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The Trump administration says it is reviewing a new Iranian proposal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz while postponing nuclear negotiations to a later stage.
Officials say US demands remain unchanged, including keeping the key shipping route open and limiting Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile. President Trump has met with his national security team, but no details have been released on what was discussed.
Iran’s foreign minister says Tehran is considering the US request for talks following meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who voiced support for efforts to stabilize the Middle East.
With no formal outcome announced, both sides continue internal discussions as diplomatic channels remain active.
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Since October 2023, military operations across the occupied West Bank have escalated sharply, with more than 1,100 Palestinians reported killed and tens of thousands detained.
In areas like Kafr Aqab and the Qalandia refugee camp, Israeli forces have carried out large-scale raids, moving through residential neighborhoods, taking over buildings, and forcing families to evacuate with little notice.
Residents describe being ordered out of their homes as troops establish positions, while the Israeli military says the operations are targeting armed groups. Rights organizations and witnesses, however, say civilians are bearing the brunt of the crackdown.
Al Jazeera's Dalya Al Masri reports
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Since October 2023, military operations across the occupied West Bank have escalated sharply, with more than 1,100 Palestinians reported killed and tens of thousands detained.
In areas like Kafr Aqab and the Qalandia refugee camp, Israeli forces have carried out large-scale raids, moving through residential neighborhoods, taking over buildings, and forcing families to evacuate with little notice.
Residents describe being ordered out of their homes as troops establish positions, while the Israeli military says the operations are targeting armed groups. Rights organizations and witnesses, however, say civilians are bearing the brunt of the crackdown.
Al Jazeera's Dalya Al Masri reports
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Coordinated attacks by armed groups and Tuareg rebels in Mali is threatening the ruling junta, driven Russian mercenaries from key northern areas, and left the defence minister dead. Al Jazeera’s Nada Qaddourah explains how the groups appear to be joining forces.
Friedrich Merz has sharply criticized the approach of Donald Trump to the ongoing tensions with Iran, saying Washington lacks a clear strategy.
Speaking at a public event, Merz warned that entering a conflict without a defined exit plan risks long-term consequences. He argued that the United States is being outmaneuvered diplomatically, with Iran gaining leverage as negotiations stall.
Merz also drew comparisons to past US military engagements in Afghanistan and Iraq, where prolonged conflicts highlighted the dangers of unclear objectives.
His remarks come amid growing international concern over escalating tensions and uncertainty around future negotiations.
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Friedrich Merz has sharply criticized the approach of Donald Trump to the ongoing tensions with Iran, saying Washington lacks a clear strategy.
Speaking at a public event, Merz warned that entering a conflict without a defined exit plan risks long-term consequences. He argued that the United States is being outmaneuvered diplomatically, with Iran gaining leverage as negotiations stall.
Merz also drew comparisons to past US military engagements in Afghanistan and Iraq, where prolonged conflicts highlighted the dangers of unclear objectives.
His remarks come amid growing international concern over escalating tensions and uncertainty around future negotiations.
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At least seven people have been killed and more than 80 injured after two trains collided near Jakarta.
The crash occurred in Bekasi when a commuter train was struck by a long-distance service. Emergency crews rushed to the scene, where rescue operations are ongoing.
Officials say several people may still be trapped in the wreckage as teams work to reach survivors.
Early reports suggest the commuter train may have stopped after being hit by a vehicle at a level crossing shortly before the collision.
Authorities are now investigating the cause of the accident, as concerns grow over railway safety in the region.
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At least seven people have been killed and more than 80 injured after two trains collided near Jakarta.
The crash occurred in Bekasi when a commuter train was struck by a long-distance service. Emergency crews rushed to the scene, where rescue operations are ongoing.
Officials say several people may still be trapped in the wreckage as teams work to reach survivors.
Early reports suggest the commuter train may have stopped after being hit by a vehicle at a level crossing shortly before the collision.
Authorities are now investigating the cause of the accident, as concerns grow over railway safety in the region.
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A man accused of storming the White House Correspondents’ Dinner is facing multiple federal charges, including the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
According to the United States Department of Justice, the suspect, Cole Thomas Allen, has been charged with three serious offences:
Attempted assassination of the US president
Interstate transportation of a firearm to commit a felony
Discharging a firearm during a crime of violence
Prosecutors say the suspect was heavily armed, carrying a shotgun, a semi-automatic handgun, knives and other equipment at the time of the incident.
Authorities also revealed that the weapons were purchased in California and transported across state lines, a key element in the federal case.
Investigators are now reviewing a manifesto believed to be linked to the suspect as they work to determine the motive behind the attack.
If convicted, the suspect could face life in prison.
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A man accused of storming the White House Correspondents’ Dinner is facing multiple federal charges, including the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
According to the United States Department of Justice, the suspect, Cole Thomas Allen, has been charged with three serious offences:
Attempted assassination of the US president
Interstate transportation of a firearm to commit a felony
Discharging a firearm during a crime of violence
Prosecutors say the suspect was heavily armed, carrying a shotgun, a semi-automatic handgun, knives and other equipment at the time of the incident.
Authorities also revealed that the weapons were purchased in California and transported across state lines, a key element in the federal case.
Investigators are now reviewing a manifesto believed to be linked to the suspect as they work to determine the motive behind the attack.
If convicted, the suspect could face life in prison.
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Israeli settlers set fire to a Palestinian home in the occupied West Bank village of Jalud, reportedly as residents were still inside. The attack comes amid wider violence in the occupied territories, with settlers assaulting Palestinians and Israeli forces carrying out mass detentions.
The United Nations Security Council has failed to take action on the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, as global tensions over maritime security continue to rise.
During an emergency session, member states called for de-escalation and the reopening of the vital shipping route, where thousands of cargo vessels and tens of thousands of seafarers remain stranded. The disruption is already driving up global fuel prices and raising concerns for vulnerable economies.
António Guterres warned of the growing humanitarian and economic impact, as countries highlighted that around 20% of the world’s oil and gas supply passes through the strait.
However, divisions within the council persist. A resolution calling for reopening the waterway was blocked by China and Russia, while sharp exchanges between the United States and Iran underscored deepening geopolitical tensions.
With no agreement reached, the crisis continues to threaten global trade, energy supplies, and regional stability.
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The United Nations Security Council has failed to take action on the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, as global tensions over maritime security continue to rise.
During an emergency session, member states called for de-escalation and the reopening of the vital shipping route, where thousands of cargo vessels and tens of thousands of seafarers remain stranded. The disruption is already driving up global fuel prices and raising concerns for vulnerable economies.
António Guterres warned of the growing humanitarian and economic impact, as countries highlighted that around 20% of the world’s oil and gas supply passes through the strait.
However, divisions within the council persist. A resolution calling for reopening the waterway was blocked by China and Russia, while sharp exchanges between the United States and Iran underscored deepening geopolitical tensions.
With no agreement reached, the crisis continues to threaten global trade, energy supplies, and regional stability.
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The White House says a new Iranian proposal to end the conflict is under review, as President Donald Trump meets with his national security team to assess next steps.
While Washington is considering the offer, officials stress that US “red lines” remain unchanged. At the same time, Iran’s foreign minister says Tehran is evaluating a request for negotiations following high-level diplomatic meetings, including talks with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin.
The proposal appears to focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing maritime tensions, while delaying discussions on Iran’s nuclear programme — raising questions about whether the crisis can be addressed in stages.
Experts say the move could signal shifting strategy on both sides, as economic pressure, security concerns, and regional stability hang in the balance.
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The White House says a new Iranian proposal to end the conflict is under review, as President Donald Trump meets with his national security team to assess next steps.
While Washington is considering the offer, officials stress that US “red lines” remain unchanged. At the same time, Iran’s foreign minister says Tehran is evaluating a request for negotiations following high-level diplomatic meetings, including talks with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin.
The proposal appears to focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing maritime tensions, while delaying discussions on Iran’s nuclear programme — raising questions about whether the crisis can be addressed in stages.
Experts say the move could signal shifting strategy on both sides, as economic pressure, security concerns, and regional stability hang in the balance.
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In this episode of This is America, hosted by Cyril Vanier, Al Jazeera examines Donald Trump’s trusted but unconventional team of negotiators and asks whether they are really equipped to deliver peace with Iran. In a city that builds monuments to victory rather than peace, the programme looks at the “angels of peace” Trump has chosen: his son‑in‑law Jared Kushner, real estate tycoon Steve Witkoff, and Vice President JD Vance – a politician who built his brand opposing foreign wars and did not initially support this one.
From the White House, Alan Fisher explains how Trump has repeatedly bypassed professional diplomats, instead sending a tight inner circle into some of the most sensitive talks of his presidency. He tracks their first, 20‑hour round of face‑to‑face negotiations with Iran in Pakistan – the highest‑level US–Iran talks in nearly half a century – and why they ended with no visible progress on a ceasefire, Iran’s nuclear programme, or the Strait of Hormuz. Fisher also unpacks Trump’s last‑minute decision to cancel a follow‑up trip to Islamabad, his insistence that Iran “cannot have a nuclear weapon”, and his belief that a blockade on Iranian oil will force Tehran back to the table on US terms.
Manuel Rapalo profiles the three men Trump has empowered. He contrasts Vance – seen as the anti‑interventionist heir to the MAGA movement and now the public face of a war he opposed – with Kushner and Witkoff, whose backgrounds are in real estate, not nuclear diplomacy. Rapalo lays out their mixed record: Kushner’s role in the Abraham Accords and Gaza ceasefire efforts, Witkoff’s shuttle diplomacy with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and their joint talks with Iran in Oman and Geneva that were followed by US air strikes, deepening Tehran’s distrust. He shows why Iranian officials quietly signalled a preference for Vance, whom they view as both anti‑war and politically eager to end the conflict quickly.
In the studio, Republican strategist John Feehery and former US ambassador Gordon Gray debate whether trust and direct access to Trump can compensate for limited diplomatic experience. Gray argues that negotiators who lack deep expertise must be backed by strong technical teams, while Feehery stresses that Trump wants loyalists who share his business‑style approach and can sell any eventual deal to a divided American public. Both agree that for Vance, this is the defining foreign‑policy test of his vice‑presidency and possibly his 2028 ambitions: a bad deal hurts him, no deal hurts him, and even a “good” deal may not satisfy either side.
John Holman analyses how US media have responded to the stalled talks, Trump’s Fox News call‑ins and his decision to “do it by telephone” rather than send negotiators back to Pakistan. He highlights headlines warning that Kushner and Witkoff may be “making things worse” and points to the split‑screen optics of Vance announcing failure in Islamabad while Trump watches a UFC fight in Miami.
Alex Baird then tracks the online backlash, from critics saying Kushner and Witkoff are “in way over their heads” to viral posts arguing that Trump’s choice of negotiators signals how serious – or unserious – he is about a deal.
This is America asks whether Trump’s reliance on a loyal, narrow inner circle is a bold challenge to traditional diplomacy or a high‑risk experiment that leaves the Iran peace process – and JD Vance’s political future – hanging on talks that may never deliver the breakthrough both sides claim to want.
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In this episode of This is America, hosted by Cyril Vanier, Al Jazeera examines Donald Trump’s trusted but unconventional team of negotiators and asks whether they are really equipped to deliver peace with Iran. In a city that builds monuments to victory rather than peace, the programme looks at the “angels of peace” Trump has chosen: his son‑in‑law Jared Kushner, real estate tycoon Steve Witkoff, and Vice President JD Vance – a politician who built his brand opposing foreign wars and did not initially support this one.
From the White House, Alan Fisher explains how Trump has repeatedly bypassed professional diplomats, instead sending a tight inner circle into some of the most sensitive talks of his presidency. He tracks their first, 20‑hour round of face‑to‑face negotiations with Iran in Pakistan – the highest‑level US–Iran talks in nearly half a century – and why they ended with no visible progress on a ceasefire, Iran’s nuclear programme, or the Strait of Hormuz. Fisher also unpacks Trump’s last‑minute decision to cancel a follow‑up trip to Islamabad, his insistence that Iran “cannot have a nuclear weapon”, and his belief that a blockade on Iranian oil will force Tehran back to the table on US terms.
Manuel Rapalo profiles the three men Trump has empowered. He contrasts Vance – seen as the anti‑interventionist heir to the MAGA movement and now the public face of a war he opposed – with Kushner and Witkoff, whose backgrounds are in real estate, not nuclear diplomacy. Rapalo lays out their mixed record: Kushner’s role in the Abraham Accords and Gaza ceasefire efforts, Witkoff’s shuttle diplomacy with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and their joint talks with Iran in Oman and Geneva that were followed by US air strikes, deepening Tehran’s distrust. He shows why Iranian officials quietly signalled a preference for Vance, whom they view as both anti‑war and politically eager to end the conflict quickly.
In the studio, Republican strategist John Feehery and former US ambassador Gordon Gray debate whether trust and direct access to Trump can compensate for limited diplomatic experience. Gray argues that negotiators who lack deep expertise must be backed by strong technical teams, while Feehery stresses that Trump wants loyalists who share his business‑style approach and can sell any eventual deal to a divided American public. Both agree that for Vance, this is the defining foreign‑policy test of his vice‑presidency and possibly his 2028 ambitions: a bad deal hurts him, no deal hurts him, and even a “good” deal may not satisfy either side.
John Holman analyses how US media have responded to the stalled talks, Trump’s Fox News call‑ins and his decision to “do it by telephone” rather than send negotiators back to Pakistan. He highlights headlines warning that Kushner and Witkoff may be “making things worse” and points to the split‑screen optics of Vance announcing failure in Islamabad while Trump watches a UFC fight in Miami.
Alex Baird then tracks the online backlash, from critics saying Kushner and Witkoff are “in way over their heads” to viral posts arguing that Trump’s choice of negotiators signals how serious – or unserious – he is about a deal.
This is America asks whether Trump’s reliance on a loyal, narrow inner circle is a bold challenge to traditional diplomacy or a high‑risk experiment that leaves the Iran peace process – and JD Vance’s political future – hanging on talks that may never deliver the breakthrough both sides claim to want.
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Lebanese leaders were in Washington earlier this month for the first direct negotiations with Israel in over 30 years, attempting to restore sovereignty under near-impossible terms. Al Jazeera’s Justin Salhani asked people in Beirut for their opinions on the talks.
Israel's Prime Minister is calling for more military action in Lebanon, describing Hezbollah rockets and drones as a key threat.
A ceasefire is officially in place in Lebanon, and was even recently extended, but attacks by both sides have continued.
Thousands of people have fled their homes because of the violence.
Al Jazeera’s Malcolm Webb visited a shelter in the city of Sidon.
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Israel's Prime Minister is calling for more military action in Lebanon, describing Hezbollah rockets and drones as a key threat.
A ceasefire is officially in place in Lebanon, and was even recently extended, but attacks by both sides have continued.
Thousands of people have fled their homes because of the violence.
Al Jazeera’s Malcolm Webb visited a shelter in the city of Sidon.
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Dozens of countries are holding a special session at the United Nations on Monday, warning traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is threatening global trade and energy supplies.
The waterway is still caught in between rival blockades by both Iran and the US.
The Security Council meeting comes amid a near-total collapse in shipping through the vital corridor.
Diplomats are weighing new proposals from Tehran to reopen the strait in exchange for an end to the conflict.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres issued an urgent appeal.
Al Jazeera’s Kristen Saloomey has more from the UN headquarters in New York.
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Dozens of countries are holding a special session at the United Nations on Monday, warning traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is threatening global trade and energy supplies.
The waterway is still caught in between rival blockades by both Iran and the US.
The Security Council meeting comes amid a near-total collapse in shipping through the vital corridor.
Diplomats are weighing new proposals from Tehran to reopen the strait in exchange for an end to the conflict.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres issued an urgent appeal.
Al Jazeera’s Kristen Saloomey has more from the UN headquarters in New York.
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The White House has confirmed that an Iranian proposal to end the war is under discussion.
Karoline Leavitt says while it's being considered, Washington's red lines remain in place.
Al Jazeera’s Chief US correspondent, Alan Fisher, is at the White House with the latest.
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The White House has confirmed that an Iranian proposal to end the war is under discussion.
Karoline Leavitt says while it's being considered, Washington's red lines remain in place.
Al Jazeera’s Chief US correspondent, Alan Fisher, is at the White House with the latest.
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Organised by the Palestinian Authority, the Palestine local elections were aimed at uniting Gaza and the occupied West Bank as a united State of Palestine. But with Hamas and other factions boycotting the vote, will it make a difference to Palestinians living under Israeli occupation?
Presenter: Imran Khan
Guests:
Ahmed Fattouh -- Fatah spokesperson
Jalal Abukhater -- Policy Manager at 7amleh - The Arab Center for the Advancement of Social Media
Xavier Abu Eid -- Political analyst and former PLO Communications Director
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Organised by the Palestinian Authority, the Palestine local elections were aimed at uniting Gaza and the occupied West Bank as a united State of Palestine. But with Hamas and other factions boycotting the vote, will it make a difference to Palestinians living under Israeli occupation?
Presenter: Imran Khan
Guests:
Ahmed Fattouh -- Fatah spokesperson
Jalal Abukhater -- Policy Manager at 7amleh - The Arab Center for the Advancement of Social Media
Xavier Abu Eid -- Political analyst and former PLO Communications Director
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US media outlet Axios reports Iran and sent a proposal to the US to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war – with the stipulation that negotiations on it’s nuclear programme be held sometime in the future.
Dania Thafer, executive director of the Gulf International Forum, said the move is an effort to “decouple” the strait from the contentious nuclear issue, which the United States insists is the main obstacle to peace.
“It seems like they’re not even going to negotiate about the core issue and the reason why this war – from the US perspective – was started,” Thafer told Al Jazeera.
“The nuclear issue is Washington’s red line. Before this [war], when the Iranians and Americans were negotiating, the nuclear issue was much more [prominent] at the table. But right now, with Iran’s new proposal, it’s changed that, and I don’t think the US will likely agree to that.”
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US media outlet Axios reports Iran and sent a proposal to the US to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war – with the stipulation that negotiations on it’s nuclear programme be held sometime in the future.
Dania Thafer, executive director of the Gulf International Forum, said the move is an effort to “decouple” the strait from the contentious nuclear issue, which the United States insists is the main obstacle to peace.
“It seems like they’re not even going to negotiate about the core issue and the reason why this war – from the US perspective – was started,” Thafer told Al Jazeera.
“The nuclear issue is Washington’s red line. Before this [war], when the Iranians and Americans were negotiating, the nuclear issue was much more [prominent] at the table. But right now, with Iran’s new proposal, it’s changed that, and I don’t think the US will likely agree to that.”
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Gunshots shattered the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, throwing Washington’s biggest night into chaos. We unpack how it happened, who the suspect is, how security responded, and what US President Donald Trump said afterward. We also examine the fallout and what it reveals about a White House under pressure. So what happens next?
In this episode:
- Chris Sheridan, Senior White House Producer, Al Jazeera English
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by David Enders, Sarí el-Khalili, and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Sarí el-Khalili. Alex Roldan is our sound designer. Sarí el-Khalili mixed this episode.
The Take production team is Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, Spencer Cline, Sarí el-Khalili, Tamara Khandaker, Chloe K. Li, Alexandra Locke, Catherine Nouhan, Alex Roldan, and Noor Wazwaz. Our host is Malika Bilal.
Our editorial intern is Tuleen Barakat. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Andrew Greiner is lead of audience engagement. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.
Gunshots shattered the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, throwing Washington’s biggest night into chaos. We unpack how it happened, who the suspect is, how security responded, and what US President Donald Trump said afterward. We also examine the fallout and what it reveals about a White House under pressure. So what happens next?
In this episode:
- Chris Sheridan, Senior White House Producer, Al Jazeera English
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by David Enders, Sarí el-Khalili, and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Sarí el-Khalili. Alex Roldan is our sound designer. Sarí el-Khalili mixed this episode.
The Take production team is Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, Spencer Cline, Sarí el-Khalili, Tamara Khandaker, Chloe K. Li, Alexandra Locke, Catherine Nouhan, Alex Roldan, and Noor Wazwaz. Our host is Malika Bilal.
Our editorial intern is Tuleen Barakat. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Andrew Greiner is lead of audience engagement. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.
Mali is witnessing its largest attacks by armed groups in years.
It's plunged the country into a new wave of violence with the United Nations calling for a coordinated international response.
Al Jazeera’s Julide Ayger looks at the rapidly unfolding situation.
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Mali is witnessing its largest attacks by armed groups in years.
It's plunged the country into a new wave of violence with the United Nations calling for a coordinated international response.
Al Jazeera’s Julide Ayger looks at the rapidly unfolding situation.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US has no clear exit strategy with their war on Iran, warning "an entire nation is being humiliated by the Iranian leadership”.
Relations between Iran and Russia are extensive in terms of military cooperation, says Foad Izadi, associate professor at the University of Tehran.
This comes as Iran’s FM Araghchi arrived in Russia this morning for meetings including with President Putin.
“Iran’s air defence systems are not at the level that they need to be. So I think Iran is hoping that Russia could help on that issue,” he told Al Jazeera.
“Russia is a permanent member of the Security Council. It vetoed a Bahrain-US resolution against Iran a couple of weeks ago. So Iran wants to make sure it is on board politically and can help Iran in places like the Security Council.”
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Relations between Iran and Russia are extensive in terms of military cooperation, says Foad Izadi, associate professor at the University of Tehran.
This comes as Iran’s FM Araghchi arrived in Russia this morning for meetings including with President Putin.
“Iran’s air defence systems are not at the level that they need to be. So I think Iran is hoping that Russia could help on that issue,” he told Al Jazeera.
“Russia is a permanent member of the Security Council. It vetoed a Bahrain-US resolution against Iran a couple of weeks ago. So Iran wants to make sure it is on board politically and can help Iran in places like the Security Council.”
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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg.
The visit is part of a diplomatic push to bring an end to the war with the US and Israel.
President Putin has pledged to do everything in the interest of Iran and to halt the Middle East war.
Abbas Araghchi began a regional tour on Friday, with stops in Pakistan, Oman and other Gulf countries.
Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem has the latest from Tehran and Yulia Shapovalova is monitoring developments from Moscow.
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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg.
The visit is part of a diplomatic push to bring an end to the war with the US and Israel.
President Putin has pledged to do everything in the interest of Iran and to halt the Middle East war.
Abbas Araghchi began a regional tour on Friday, with stops in Pakistan, Oman and other Gulf countries.
Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem has the latest from Tehran and Yulia Shapovalova is monitoring developments from Moscow.
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The 2026 Global Report on Food Crises warns that millions in Sudan are facing acute food shortages after three years of war.
Sieges by the Rapid Support Forces have severely disrupted food access and aid delivery, prompting famine declarations in parts of Darfur and South Kordofan last year.
Nearly 25 million people, about half the population, now face crisis-level hunger, including 4.2 million children under five.
Civilians who fled to Khartoum describe severe scarcity, soaring prices and limited humanitarian assistance, while aid organisations report funding cuts and warn the number of people in need may rise again.
Al Jazeera's Hiba Morgan reports from Khartoum, Sudan.
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The 2026 Global Report on Food Crises warns that millions in Sudan are facing acute food shortages after three years of war.
Sieges by the Rapid Support Forces have severely disrupted food access and aid delivery, prompting famine declarations in parts of Darfur and South Kordofan last year.
Nearly 25 million people, about half the population, now face crisis-level hunger, including 4.2 million children under five.
Civilians who fled to Khartoum describe severe scarcity, soaring prices and limited humanitarian assistance, while aid organisations report funding cuts and warn the number of people in need may rise again.
Al Jazeera's Hiba Morgan reports from Khartoum, Sudan.
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