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Notorious Colombian drug trafficker Otoniel sentenced to 45 years in US

Dairo Antonio Usuga David, a leader in the Gulf Clan, has admitted to overseeing a vast network of criminal operations. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/8/notorious-colombian-drug-trafficker-otoniel-sentenced-45-years-in-us-court?utm_source=press.coop

UEFA postpones AEK Athens-Dinamo Zagreb match after fan killed in brawl

Dozens arrested, several injured in violent clashes between supporters of rival sides outside AEK's stadium. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/8/uefa-postpones-aek-athens-dinamo-zagreb-match-after-fan-killed-in-brawl?utm_source=press.coop

Women’s World Cup 2023: Fixtures and match schedule for quarterfinals

The four knockout matches will be played on August 11 and August 12. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2023/8/8/womens-world-cup-2023-fixtures-and-match-schedule-for-quarterfinals?utm_source=press.coop

Alaska’s bursting ice dam highlights threat of glacial floods worldwide

While little known in US, glacial flooding could threaten about 15 million people around the world, researchers say. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/8/alaskas-bursting-ice-dam-highlights-threat-of-glacial-floods-worldwide?utm_source=press.coop

Niger coup leaders rebuff diplomatic overtures from AU, ECOWAS

West African leaders expected to meet on Thursday to discuss response to generals who have deposed Niger's president. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/8/niger-coup-leaders-rebuff-diplomatic-overtures-from-au-ecowas?utm_source=press.coop

Opposition cries foul as voters in CAR approve tenure elongation

President Touadéra's rivals have said he is seeking life presidency of the Central African Republic. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/8/opposition-cries-foul-as-central-african-republic-okays-tenure-elongation?utm_source=press.coop

Sanctions, airspace closures hamper UN humanitarian efforts in Niger

UN aid agencies scramble to replace depleting aid stocks as regional sanctions start to kick in. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/8/sanctions-airspace-closures-hamper-un-humanitarian-efforts-in-niger?utm_source=press.coop

Canadian publishers seek antitrust probe of Meta blocking news

Meta's anticompetitive conduct will strengthen its dominant position in advertising & 'harm' Canadian journalism. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/8/8/canadian-publishers-seek-antitrust-probe-of-meta-blocking-news?utm_source=press.coop

July 2023 hottest month on record as heatwaves scorch Earth

Global average temperature for July confirmed to be highest on record of any month, Europe climate observatory says. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/8/july-2023-hottest-month-on-record-as-heatwaves-scorch-earth?utm_source=press.coop

Ecuador beset by crime, economic woes ahead of presidential vote

Voters express scepticism as candidates promise to revitalise sluggish economy and tackle rising insecurity. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/8/ecuador-beset-by-crime-economic-woes-ahead-of-presidential-vote?utm_source=press.coop

No quick fix to reverse ‘astonishing’ Antarctic sea ice loss: Scientists

This year's sea ice minimum is 20 percent lower than the average over the last 40 years, researchers say. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/8/no-quick-fix-to-reverse-astonishing-antarctic-sea-ice-loss?utm_source=press.coop

US military buildup in Gulf risks ‘dangerous’ Iran escalation: Analysts

Sending troops to deter Iran in the Gulf harkens back to Donald Trump's hardline policies against Tehran, experts say. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/8/us-military-buildup-in-gulf-risks-dangerous-iran-escalation-analysts?utm_source=press.coop

Biden designates US national monument near Grand Canyon

Indigenous leaders, environmentalists welcome protection of more than 404,000 hectares near Grand Canyon National Park. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/8/biden-designates-national-monument-near-grand-canyon?utm_source=press.coop

More than 1,000 evacuated in southern Portugal as wildfires rage

High temperatures and strong winds hamper battle against wildfires, with conditions expected to remain challenging. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/8/more-than-1000-evacuated-in-southern-portugal-as-wildfires-rage?utm_source=press.coop

Italy shocks banks with 40 percent windfall tax for 2023

The move comes after higher interest rates have yielded record profits for banks as the cost of loans has soared. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/8/italy-shocks-banks-with-40-percent-windfall-tax-for-2023?utm_source=press.coop

What’s behind the latest fighting in Ethiopia?

Rebels in Amhara have taken up arms against Ethiopia's military. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/8/8/whats-behind-the-latest-fighting-in-ethiopia?utm_source=press.coop

Iran’s foreign minister in first high-level visit to Japan since 2019

The war in Ukraine and Tehran’s alleged military support for Russia are discussed in Tokyo. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/7/irans-foreign-minister-in-first-high-level-visit-to-japan-since-2019?utm_source=press.coop

Thai election runner-up agrees to coalition with conservative party

Pheu Thai Party attempts to form government as winner Move Forward's efforts repeatedly blocked in parliament. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/7/thai-election-runner-up-agrees-to-coalition-with-conservative-party?utm_source=press.coop

Trump team seeks to limit protection order in US election interference case

Prosecutors have requested a protection order to shield evidence from being published or misused to sway witnesses. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/7/trump-team-seeks-to-limit-protection-order-in-us-election-interference-case?utm_source=press.coop

‘I don’t live in fear’: Poles defiant as Wagner operates near border

Many in Poland feel the Russian armed group has few options at its disposal to realistically endanger their security. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/8/4/poles-confident-in-security-as-russian-wagner-fighters-operate-near-border?utm_source=press.coop