Al Jazeera English
Hamas names Yahya Sinwar as new leader after Ismail Haniyehs killing
Hamas appoints Yahya Sinwar as new leader of political bureau following Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination in Tehran on July 31.
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Al Jazeera English
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to lead Bangladesh interim government
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to lead interim government in Bangladesh after PM Sheikh Hasina’s ouster amid mass protests. Yunus, a microfinance pioneer, accepted the role following discussions with stakeholders. Student leaders welcomed the decision, calling talks with President Shahabuddin fruitful. Yunus, a longtime critic of Hasina, faces legal challenges, including embezzlement charges.
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CTV News
U.K. government calls on Elon Musk to act responsibly amid provocative posts as unrest grips country
The British government urges Elon Musk to act responsibly on social media, criticizing his comments on civil war and unrest in the UK. Musk’s provocative posts on X spark debate amid ongoing violence in the country. Officials call for social media companies to combat misinformation online. Musk’s history of controversial statements and clashes with policymakers highlighted.
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The Globe and Mail
Why are there riots occurring across the U.K. What to know about the violent clashes, arrests and more
Far-right protests in the UK turned violent, targeting migrants and mosques. Over 400 arrests made as clashes spread to multiple cities. Unrest sparked by false social media claims after a deadly stabbing incident. PM Keir Starmer condemns as “far-right thuggery” and calls for social media companies to act. International warnings issued to citizens.
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BBC.com
US arrests Pakistani national for alleged plot to kill Trump
Pakistani man Asif Merchant charged in alleged plot to kill Trump and other US officials. FBI calls it a “dangerous murder-for-hire plot straight out of the Iranian playbook”. Merchant, with ties to Iran, tried to hire a hitman in New York. Trump among the targets. Arrested in July, in federal custody. FBI Director vows full resources to combat such threats.