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Russia confirms death of Wagner chief Prigozhin after genetic tests

Russian investigators say genetic tests have confirmed that Prigozhin was among the 10 people killed in the plane crash. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/27/russia-confirms-death-of-wagner-chief-prigozhin-after-genetic-tests?utm_source=press.coop

Who is Israel’s far-right, pro-settler Security Minister Ben-Gvir?

Far-right Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has a history of making outrage-inciting comments and provoking Palestinians. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/27/who-is-israels-far-right-pro-settler-security-minister-ben-gvir?utm_source=press.coop

Family of former British PM apologises for links to slavery

The apology by family of William Gladstone comes as many descendants of African slaves have sought reparations. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/27/family-of-former-british-pm-apologises-for-links-to-slavery?utm_source=press.coop

Palestinians flock to Gaza’s beaches to bid summer holidays farewell

In a hot summer filled with regular power blackouts, the Gaza seashore is the only escape for Palestinians. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/27/palestinians-flock-to-gazas-beaches-to-bid-summer-farewell?utm_source=press.coop

Palestinians still struggle to get enough water

Palestinians say they can barely get enough water to bathe their children, wash their clothes. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/8/27/photos-palestinians-still-struggle-to-get-enough-water?utm_source=press.coop

Florida shooting: Here’s what we know so far

A white man armed with an assault-style rifle kills three Black people in Jacksonville in a racially motivated attack. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/27/florida-shooting-heres-what-we-know-so-far?utm_source=press.coop

‘Basketball mecca’: FIBA World Cup passion spikes in co-hosts Philippines

With its undying love for basketball, the Philippines is thrilled to be co-hosting the 2023 FIBA World Cup. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2023/8/27/basketball-mecca-fiba-world-cup-passion-spikes-co-hosts-philippines?utm_source=press.coop

White man kills three Black people in racially motivated attack

Jacksonville's sheriff says a white gunman who killed three people at a Dollar General store hated Black people. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/8/27/white-man-kills-three-black-people-in-racially-motivated-attack?utm_source=press.coop

Romania gas station hit by deadly explosions

Authorities say 57 others, including 39 firefighters, were injured in the explosions near the capital, Bucharest. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/27/romania-gas-station-hit-by-deadly-explosions?utm_source=press.coop

Russia will struggle to salvage the Wagner empire

Prigozhin’s demise may be an attempt to show strength but the world still sees weakness. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/8/27/russia-will-struggle-to-salvage-the-wagner-empire?utm_source=press.coop

US military helicopter crashes off northern Australia, 20 Marines on board

Rescue efforts are under way with some of those on board still 'unaccounted for'. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/27/us-military-helicopter-crashes-off-northern-australia-20-marines-on-board?utm_source=press.coop

Xi Jinping calls for protection of ‘hard-won stability’ in Xinjiang visit

Chinese president visited far western region where the UN has accused China of possible 'crimes against humanity'. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/27/xi-jinping-calls-for-protection-of-hard-won-stability-in-xinjiang-visit?utm_source=press.coop

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 550

As the war enters its 550th day, these are the main developments. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/27/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-550?utm_source=press.coop

Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa wins second term, opposition rejects result

Elections commission says Mnangagwa won 52.6 percent of the vote compared with 44 percent for challenger Nelson Chamisa. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/27/zimbabwes-president-mnangagwa-wins-second-term-opposition-rejects-result?utm_source=press.coop

Gunman kills three Black people in Florida hate crime: police

The two men and one woman were shot dead inside a discount store in the town of Jacksonville. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/27/gunman-kills-three-black-people-in-florida-hate-crime-police?utm_source=press.coop

‘Suffering is continuing’: Mnangagwa declared winner in Zimbabwe election

Voters fear economic disaster as incumbent Emmerson Mnangagwa is returned for a second term. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/27/suffering-is-continuing-mnangagwa-declared-winner-in-zimbabwe-election?utm_source=press.coop

Charismatic leader is gone but Wagner will survive in Africa, analysts say

Prigozhin's death will slow the Wagner machine in Africa but its value to military regimes will continue to be prized. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/26/charismatic-leader-is-gone-but-wagner-will-survive-in-africa-analysts-say?utm_source=press.coop

Are fears over Japan’s release of Fukushima radioactive water justified?

Japan and the UN nuclear watchdog insist the plan is safe while China and others disagree. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/8/26/are-fears-over-japans-release-of-fukushima-radioactive-water-justified?utm_source=press.coop

Niger puts military on ‘maximum alert’ over ECOWAS attack fears

Move comes as thousands gather at a stadium in the capital Niamey in support of the coup-makers. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/26/niger-puts-military-on-maximum-alert-over-attack-fears-by-ecowas?utm_source=press.coop

Thousands gather 60 years after Martin Luther King’s ‘dream’ speech

The 1963 march brought more than 250,000 people to the nation's capital to push for an end to discrimination. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/26/thousands-gather-60-years-after-martin-luther-kings-dream-speech?utm_source=press.coop