Lebanon passes long-sought amnesty law, a day after death penalty repeal
The legislation will ‘exceptionally’ reduce certain prison terms, says Lebanon’s parliament speaker.
![Al Jazeera’s Mohammad Saleh explains the latest developments after Syria’s ex-president Bashar al-Assad, his brother Maher al-Assad and cousin Atef Najib were sentenced to death in Damascus. [Al Jazeera]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-1786471140.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Lebanon ‘files new lawsuit against’ ex-central bank chief Riad Salameh
Reports citing judicial sources say former commercial banker also indicted over alleged financial crimes.
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Former MP opens fire in Thailand’s second shooting within days
A second shooting has occurred in Thailand within days after a former MP opened fire outside a government office.
Published On 10 Aug 2026
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Alleged Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan in court after Dubai extradition
Suspected Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan has appeared before a Dublin court after being extradited from Dubai.
Published On 10 Aug 2026
Car bomb attack rattles Colombia after inauguration of hardline president
Government promises harsh response following explosives attack on Pan-American Highway in southwest of country.
Mediterranean smuggling network ‘dismantled’ in Spain-led raid, 78 arrested
Authorities say they broke up one of the largest criminal networks running migrant smuggling in Western Mediterranean.
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Several killed after student opens fire inside Thailand school
At least eight people were killed and 15 others injured after a student opened fire inside a school in Thailand.
Published On 7 Aug 2026
At least five killed in Thailand school shooting, police say
Authorities say suspected gunman shot and killed his grandparents at their home before opening fire at the school.
Toronto police arrest two in US Consulate shooting investigation
Suspects recruited via encrypted app and offered money for violent acts, Toronto police reveal after arrests.
Israel charges settler for killing Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen
Awdah Hathaleen, who worked on the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, was killed last July in occupied West Bank.
Indian court sentences high-profile journalist to 10 years for rape
Tarun Tejpal, 63, says that he will appeal the conviction at the Supreme Court.
