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Shark Attack Victim Recovers; US Policy on Syria's Golan

Updated 2026-08-23 21:40 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Leah Stewart, a victim of a shark attack in Australia, expressed gratitude for her recovery. Meanwhile, the U.S. envoy to Turkey retracted comments regarding Syria’s Golan region.

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Al Jazeera

US envoy Tom Barrack retracts comment that Syria’s Golan is occupied

Ambassador to Turkiye says US policy of recognising Israel's claimed sovereignty over Syrian territory is 'unchanged'.

2026-08-23 21:23 UTC

The Guardian

Australia news live: Shark attack victim thanks donors after ‘incredibly difficult’ recovery; penguin parade gets flu shots

Leah Stewart lost her arm in a great white shark attack at Sydney’s Coogee beach. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or <a href="https://

2026-08-23 21:28 UTC