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Brazil sanctuary fears no 'safe' place for jaguars to 'return' as fires rage

As fires continue to ravage the Pantanal, the world's largest tropical wetland, a rescue center treats a jaguar injured in a fire in 2020. The jaguar, whose paws were badly burned, is now unable to move her claws. The NEX (No Extinction) sanctuary near Brasilia is in a race against time to save the remaining 24 of the 70 jaguars and pumas it originally rescued. With forest fires on the rise in Brazil, the jaguar's veterinarian Thiago Luczinski is concerned about the safety of the animals' habitats. "It's a big problem because this animal is in a safe place today, but it's going back to an area where there's still fire," he explains. AFP

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Aftermath of an Israeli strike on a school-turned-displacement shelter in Gaza's Nuseirat

"The children are speechless, traumatized by the sight of their parents torn apart" says a Palestinian outside Al-Aqsa hospital in Deir el-Balah following a strike on a school-turned-displacement shelter in central Gaza's Nuseirat."I can hardly stand up", says a Palestinian man holding a bag filled with human remains after the Israeli strike at Nuseirat. 14 people were killed in the facility, which has already been hit several times during the war. AFP

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Apple unveils new iPhone built for AI

Apple unveils the iPhone 16, a new iPhone built for generative artificial intelligence, as it seeks to boost sales and show it is keeping up in the technology race. AFP

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Katara Studios unveils ‘Chasing Dreams’ trailer

Katara Studios, the pan-Arab creative hub based in Doha, has released the trailer for its latest co-production, Chasing Dreams.The six-episode documentary-series will stream on Shahid starting September 26 and follows the journey of five refugee boys pursuing their dream of becoming professional football players in Brazil.The documentary-series chronicles the lives of Hafeth (“Marcelo”) (17), Omar (15), Qais (14) and Ahmad (17), refugees from the Al Zaatari camp, as they chase their football ambitions. Spanning over three years, Chasing Dreams tells a story of resilience, determination and hope, highlighting both the triumphs and challenges the boys face along the way.Directed by Bassel Ghandour, known for the Oscar-nominated Theeb, and with Hashem Sabbagh (executive producer), who has mentored the boys throughout their journey, the series promises to inspire audiences. Katara Studios brings top-quality production value, while Generation Amazing, the project’s driving force, funded and supported the series with a focus on empowering underserved youth through football.Speaking about the documentary-series, Luca Bercovici, director of Film at Katara Studios, said: “We are immensely proud to be part of Chasing Dreams, a project that brings hidden Arabic stories to the forefront in an engaging and universally relatable production. This series highlights the incredible journeys of these young boys and connects with audiences across the region and globally, showcasing the power of storytelling and the richness of our culture.”Katara Studios’ role as co-producer in Chasing Dreams marks their second Arabic production in the region. Katara Studios is also actively working on a new lineup of projects, including two feature films set for release in 2025.

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