Suspected smugglers on trial over deadliest migrant tragedy in France
Paris trial begins over deadly Channel tragedy, with 14 facing charges for manslaughter.
![French lawyer Matthieu Chirez (front 2L) arrives with relatives of victims for the trial of the 14 alleged smugglers over the deaths of 31 migrants in the English Channel in 2021 at the Judicial court in Paris, on September 8, 2026. [AFP]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/afp_6aa086d6befa-1788905174.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Australia’s proposed ‘opt out’ law targets Big Tech algorithms
Social media platforms face scrutiny over addictive algorithms; new law aims to give Australians greater feed control.
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France denies Niger’s accusation it orchestrated failed military mutiny
Niger’s government has widened its blame to unnamed neighbours a week after the assault on a military base.
Coach Luis Enrique unconcerned by PSG’s poor start to French league season
Two points from three matches is their worst start since the 2007-08 season, when PSG came close to relegation.
UK gov’t condemns masked anti-immigrant protesters blocking Dover port
Traffic at Britain’s largest international port briefly halted as ‘stop the boats’ protesters blocked approaching roads.
![A general view of the Port of Dover with the coastguard station, top left, in Dover, England [File: Kin Cheung, AP Photo]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AP26248396112070-1788612737.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Fenerbahce’s Greenwood, Guendouzi handed fines and bans after brawl at Lyon
Fights between players and coaching staff broke out after the Turkish side won the Champions League playoff second leg.
Pentagon polygraphs dozens of US military staff over media leaks
About 50 officers on the US Joint Staff were interrogated over reports detailing depleted weapons stockpiles, NYT says.
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Niger accuses France of orchestrating failed military mutiny
Niger has blamed France for inciting an attack on a key military airbase by mutinous soldiers last week.
Published On 5 Sep 2026
‘To challenge deadly blockade’: New flotilla mission sets sail for Gaza
Human rights advocates call for diplomatic measures to guarantee flotilla safety and end Israel’s deadly Gaza blockade.
UN votes to adopt new world map that reflects Africa’s true size
The widely-used Mercator map is often criticised for visually exaggerating and centralising Western nations.
Burnham, Macron talk border security and stronger Europe-UK ties
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham discussed shared challenges in his first official meeting with the French president.
![British Prime Minister Andy Burnham looks at French President Emmanuel Macron as they pose for photos ahead of a bilateral meeting at 10 Downing Street on September 3, 2026 in London, UK [Leon Neal/Reuters]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-09-03T133923Z_1327001305_RC2MBNAX5ATT_RTRMADP_3_BRITAIN-FRANCE-1788466043.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
