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Polls suggest tight presidential race as Brazil marks Independence Day
Brazil has marked Independence Day with the two main candidates for October’s presidential election holding events.
![(R-L) Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Greenland's government leader Jens-Frederik Nielsen and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen sign a joint declaration in Nuuk, Greenland, on September 7, 2026. [Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix /AFP]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/afp_6a9f585faf8f-1788827743.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Bolivian blast death toll rises to 9; rescuers search for missing soldiers
President Rodrigo Paz declares national mourning period, urges unity after deadly military base explosions near La Paz.
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Gaza: Genocide in Real Time?
Gaza examined through occupation, blockade, mass killing and the genocide case before the ICJ.
Published On 7 Sep 2026
Serbian government sets up snap vote with call to dissolve parliament
Upcoming election viewed as bid to tighten President Vucic’s rule after months of mass street protests.
Russia and North Korea deepen relations with symbolic road bridge
Ties between Moscow and Pyongyang have grown extensively amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Germany’s AfD wins in key state: Is far-right on cusp of national rule?
The AfD, classified as ‘far-right extremist’ by Germany’s intelligence agency, is projected to come first in 2029.
Iraq faces sovereignty test as US-led military coalition exit nears
Analysts warn Iraq faces severe security and political tests as the US-led coalition withdrawal deadline approaches.
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Why Jamaica is seeking $10bn in reparations from the UK
Hundreds of thousands of enslaved Africans toiled in Jamaica under more than 300 years of British rule.
Armed assailant attacks Ohio Democratic candidate during campaign stop
Patrick Havas, 38, arrested with weapons after injuring several at Ohio Democrat Amy Acton’s campaign stop.
![Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton speaks at a primary election night campaign event after winning the party's nomination for governor on May 5, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. [Jay LaPrete/AP Photo]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ap_6a9e146d5e184-1788744813.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Philippines warns China may reassert itself amid US-South Korea drill cuts
Manila defence chief says Washington gave ‘definite assurances’ that its commitments to the Philippines remain.
![South Korea's K-2 tanks fire during a South Korea-US joint military drill at Seungjin Fire Training Field in Pocheon, South Korea [File: Jung Yeon-je/Reuters]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2023-06-15T084135Z_259957800_RC2KJ1ARKAUO_RTRMADP_3_SOUTHKOREA-USA-MILITARY-1788746460.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Jamaica to file slavery reparations petition during UK visit
Petition to King Charles questions the legality of slavery under English law and UK’s responsibility for reparations.
