The president, the billionaires and the news
A media industry weakened by marauding billionaires is dealing with a US president eager to bend it further.
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aljazeera.com
14.06.2026
Twelve killed in plane crash in US state of Missouri
Plane crashes near Butler Memorial Airport near Kansas City, with authorities reporting skydivers on board.
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aljazeera.com
14.06.2026
Ibram X. Kendi: Is the US inherently racist?
Has America failed to confront its racial past? Ibram X. Kendi on race, identity and the anti-racism backlash.
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aljazeera.com
14.06.2026
Iran war live: Trump says deal to be signed today; Tehran urges caution
US and Iran appear close to signing the first stage of a peace deal, the two sides differ on when it will be signed.
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aljazeera.com
14.06.2026
Israel attacks Lebanon as US says Iran deal to be signed on Sunday
Explosions shook southern Lebanon on Saturday as Israel continued its attacks.
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14.06.2026
Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government security concerns
Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, released publicly this week, sparked concerns about cybersecurity and hacking.
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bbc.com
13.06.2026
World Cup kicks off in US as Katy Perry, Future headline opening ceremony
Tom Cruise, David Beckham, Halle Berry among celebrities in attendance at Hollywood-style opening ceremony.
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aljazeera.com
13.06.2026
Niagara Falls: Is there a better spot to watch a World Cup game?
Football fans gathered at a FIFA World Cup watch party at Niagara Falls for the Canadian and USA teams' opening matches.
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bbc.com
13.06.2026
Deal to end fighting would lead to Hormuz reopening, Iran says
The deal which will pave the way for hostilities to end is close to being finalised, the US, Iran and mediators Pakistan say.
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bbc.com
13.06.2026
Iran war live: US, Tehran signal peace deal within reach but not signed yet
Four activists from Palestine Action jailed by a British court over protest raid on Israeli arms firm in UK.
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aljazeera.com
13.06.2026
Mother sues OpenAI in US after daughter’s death linked to ChatGPT use
The lawsuit accuses OpenAI of failing to intervene despite warning signs in daughter's ChatGPT conversations.
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aljazeera.com
13.06.2026
Judge keeps order in place to remove Trump’s name from Kennedy Center
The US president has sought to reshape the capital city's image and institutions through series of plans and projects.
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aljazeera.com
13.06.2026
UAE to unlock frozen Iranian funds amid US ceasefire push: Sources
Reuters reports UAE agreed to unlock billions for Iran, but Abu Dhabi swiftly issued a categorical denial.
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aljazeera.com
13.06.2026
World Cup fans express excitement and share their predictions
Ahead of the US’s first match, Al Jazeera spoke to World Cup fans in Los Angeles.
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aljazeera.com
13.06.2026
USA 4-1 Paraguay: World Cup 2026 – as it happened
All our updates, with full opening ceremony and post-match coverage, following our text commentary stream.
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13.06.2026
Trump directs interim US intelligence chief Bill Pulte to downsize agency
Interim ODNI chief Bill Pulte has been slammed by Democrats as a Donald Trump loyalist with no intelligence background.
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aljazeera.com
11.06.2026
Hero’s welcome for Omar Artan after Somali’s World Cup dreams dashed
Referee Omar Artan was denied from the US, where he was set to become the first Somali to officiate at a FIFA World Cup.
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aljazeera.com
11.06.2026
Bill Gates testifies in closed-door US House meeting over Epstein ties
In prepared remarks, Gates told the House Oversight Committee that meeting Epstein was a 'grave error in judgment'.
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aljazeera.com
10.06.2026
US military chief Hegseth warns Cuba against acquiring military arms
Hegseth's visit to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, comes as the Trump administration increases pressure against Cuba's government.
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aljazeera.com
10.06.2026
Three Indian sailors missing after US says it hit tanker in Gulf of Oman
India's government said three Indian sailors were missing and 21 crew had been rescued after the hit on the Settebello off the coast of Oman.
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bbc.com
10.06.2026