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Sweden's unorthodox response to COVID-19: A mistake?

Health Minister Lena Hallengren discusses Sweden's coronavirus death toll, the worst by far in Scandinavia. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2EFyDJG

Trump says he will ban TikTok in the US

US security officials fear the Chinese-owned app could be used to collect Americans' personal data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hZfHEe

The heat is on as Australia prepares for looming fire season

As inquiry into last year's bushfires prepares to report, those who lost everything hope others do not suffer same fate. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33gOGI6

Hong Kong 'issues arrest warrants' for exiled democracy activists

Chinese state television says Hong Kong police ordered arrest of the six activists on charges of violating security law. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2BSA7PO

Mexico posts world's third-highest coronavirus death toll: Live

Mexico reports 46,688 fatalities, overtaking the UK to log the world's third-highest COVID-19 death toll. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33lMuyS

India coronavirus deaths pass Italy's as floods hamper battle

Country now has the world's fifth-highest official death toll, behind the United States, Brazil, the UK and Mexico. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2BLWpm5

Coronavirus pushing millions of Afghans into poverty: SIGAR

New report says virus is overwhelming Afghanistan's healthcare system, with one-third of the population in a crisis. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33du0R6

Poland: US to deploy at least 1,000 troops on eastern border

Polish defence minister says the US will deploy 1,000 soldiers in Poland to oversee forces on NATO's eastern flank. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30h6Szr

NZ army misled public over civilian deaths in 2010 Afghan raid

Inquiry criticises military for dismissing claims that civilians were killed during operation in Tirgiran Valley. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30dem6C

Pakistan: 4 killed in clashes with police near shut Afghan border

Protesters have been demanding reopening of border crossing with Afghanistan, frequently used by labourers and traders. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3fo6nIl

What the 'cancel culture' zealots get wrong about Twitter

What the likes of Bari Weiss insist is Twitter-inspired 'cancel culture', I call reader-inspired accountability. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3fiKGct

Tens of thousands rally in Belarus despite pre-election crackdown

Supporters of the president's top election rival rally in Minsk despite an increasing crackdown on the opposition. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3fhFANs

US healthcare: A cure worse than disease?

Mehdi Hasan takes on one of the most divisive debates in US politics: healthcare and the lack of universal coverage. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/39Pp6v1

Car bomb blast in northeastern Syria kills at least five

Turkish state media says explosion in village held by Ankara-backed forces near border also wounded 12 people. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3gitJ37

NBA players protest racial injustice as league returns to action

The Lakers' LeBron James sees progress in the fight against systemic racism, but says key is to maintain the momentum. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3fhtxzY

Saudi King Salman leaves hospital after gall bladder surgery

The 84-year-old monarch tweets Eid greetings after ending 10-day stay at hospital where he underwent surgery. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/338vIU1

What is Eid al-Adha and how is it celebrated?

Also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, Muslims will celebrate it in most countries on July 31. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33cOqJY

Burberry and Tencent team up for concept stores

The luxury British retailer and China's tech giant have joined forces amid growing national tensions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gfPZe3

League of Legends European Championship cancels Saudi deal after backlash

Fans of the esports league say they were right to highlight Saudi Arabia's human rights record. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Xfh6yj

Al Jazeera Investigates podcast: How to Sell a Massacre

Inside an undercover investigation into the US gun lobby that rocked Australia. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3jW4s0N

The Great Wall of Japan

101 East investigates the controversies surrounding the building of Japan's enormous tsunami wall. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hL8h7k

Joshua Wong vows to fight on after HK election disqualifications

Hong Kong says candidates cannot run in September election because they do not agree with controversial security law. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/39FimQo

'Endure some more': Philippines extends coronavirus lockdown

President Rodrigo Duterte says cases of the virus remain too high for restrictions to be eased. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/312Vsyz

Australia state flags new curbs in struggle to tame coronavirus

One in four people diagnosed with virus found not to be at home when officials called, raising concerns about spread. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Xds47q

'A fair go': Australia to force tech giants to pay media for news

The initiative is being closely watched, with news media suffering as tech giants have hoovered up advertising revenue. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2D4k9CD

Vietnam posts record jump in coronavirus cases: Live updates

Vietnam reports 45 new infections in city of Danang, marking highest daily jump since pandemic began. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33cOFon

Obama aims criticism at Trump in eulogy for civil rights leader

Without mentioning him by name, ex-president lambasts Trump's handling of ongoing civil unrest and voting procedures. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2P7M86X

The Economy Is in Record Decline, but Not for the Tech Giants

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Johns Hopkins researchers urge US to 'reset' coronavirus approach

In new brief, researchers call for universal use of masks and enforcement of stay-at-home orders in worst-hit areas. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2D4Sh17

More than 100 civilians killed in Libya between April and June

UN Support Mission in Libya says most of the casualties were in Libya's western region and caused by Haftar's forces. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30ZsW0F

Latin America: Millions at risk of famine as COVID-19 cases surge

A warning that millions of people in Latin America could go hungry this year, because of COVID-19. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30cGaIj

US lawmakers grill big tech CEOs at House antitrust hearing

Antitrust panel quizzes heads of Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple over their alleged moves to gain more market share. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hMriX1

'Not like other years': Coronavirus dampens Eid al-Adha in Libya

COVID-19 pandemic affecting livestock market, other businesses, as residents prepare to mark holiday amid restrictions. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2X88dXa

Yazidi children 'left alone' to deal with ISIL captivity trauma

Some 2,000 survivors of torture, rape and other abuses now live with severe physical illnesses, psychological distress. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hSUHPs

‘This Is a New Phase’: Europe Shifts Tactics to Limit Tech’s Power

By BY ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/39Cuth6

Meet the teacher pedalling knowledge to students amid pandemic

Gerardo Ixcoy turned a tricycle into mobile classroom to address remote-learning challenges in his Guatemalan community. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3gd6wPV

Inside Baltimore's human trafficking industry

Survivors of sex trafficking and those who investigate it in the city share their stories. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3fakO2w

'Not a good day': Australia logs record coronavirus cases, deaths

Australia's Victoria state mandates face masks and extends physical distancing rules amid record infections. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3gbAljW

Malaysia, Philippines in war of words over Sabah claim

Malaysian foreign minister summons Philippine ambassador over comments by Manila's top diplomat. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/39HoxmN

Orchestra Baobab's Balla Sidibe, a 'giant' of music, dies

Tributes pour in for founding member of iconic Afro-Latin group Orchestra Baobab, established in Senegal 50 years ago. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2P7K2np

Hajj restricted: This is not the first time

The sweeping curbs this year will not be the first time the Muslim ritual has been partially or fully halted. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30aqULN

Coronavirus: Samsung profits soar on work from home demand

The world's biggest producer of memory chips sees demand jump as data centres expanded during lockdowns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P9ib6s

Nasa Mars rover: Perseverance robot poised for launch

The one-tonne vehicle will search for signs of Martian life and prepare rocks to send home to Earth. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X81UDa

US records a coronavirus death every minute as toll tops 150,000

COVID-19 deaths are rising at their fastest rate since May as California, Texas and Florida all set one-day records. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2X9bjKG

'Worst phase of pandemic': Brazil hits record daily deaths, cases

President Bolsonaro insists on lifting restrictions even as cases hit more than 2.5 million with over 90,000 deaths. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/31eNylR

Hong Kong students held in first arrests under new security law

The detention of the four, one just 16, is the first under legislation that was imposed by Beijing earlier this month. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hMz8Qn

Coronavirus outbreak accelerating in Brazil, US: Live updates

Brazil reports record daily cases, deaths; US deaths pass 150,000; Victoria set to announce record cases. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hQ5iuo

Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google face claims of 'harmful' power

The executives of the four US tech giants defend their records at a five-hour hearing in Congress. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gbQQMR

Young people 'feel anxiety and terror' using fitness apps

A study of young people finds a fine line between getting results and becoming "obsessed". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Dcw5Sx

Political talks stall in US on next round of coronavirus spending

President Trump, Senate Republicans and House Democrats are 'very far apart' on key goals for any spending package. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Xa8jh9

Lawmakers, United in Their Ire, Lash Out at Big Tech’s Leaders

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Gay, bisexual men and trans women speak of sexual abuse in Syria

Report documenting accounts of survivors who fled to Lebanon details stigma and gaps in aid for sexual abuse victims. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/39AxNtb

French police dismantle migrant campsite near northern Paris

The crackdown in Aubervilliers comes amid rising pressure for the authorities to tackle irregular immigration. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/334h1kN

Thai Police probe why Red Bull heir hit-and-run case dropped

In Thailand, several investigations have been launched, including one by a parliamentary committee, after charges were dropped against the Red Bull heir in a fatal hit-and-run case. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2X5X0q2

Muslims begin downsized Hajj pilgrimage amid coronavirus pandemic

Up to 10,000 mask-clad Muslims begin the scaled back five-day pilgrimage as Saudi hosts try to prevent virus outbreak. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2EmvxtM

Turkey passes controversial bill tightening grip on social media

Under the new law, large social media companies have to comply with court orders over removal of certain content. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/39C6IFJ

Egypt TikTok: Female influencers jailed over 'indecent' videos

The five young women are sentenced to two years in prison and fined almost $19,000 (£15,000) each. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hFdD3N

India: Dalit woman's body taken off funeral pyre in Uttar Pradesh

Anger at caste discrimination flares after a group of men in Agra prevents the woman's cremation on communal land. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2XmPxU3

Hong Kong 'on brink of large-scale' coronavirus outbreak

Carrie Lam's warning comes as Hong Kong implements its toughest measures yet to stem spread of COVID-19. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/333Kzis

Guinea protests: Demands for justice and accountability

Nearly 80 protesters have been killed in Guinea since last year. But, there have been no arrests or accountability for those involved. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2EvHTQz

A Handbook to Today’s Tech Hearing

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Spain COVID-19 surge sparks fears of a second wave

Fears are growing over a possible return to a heavy lockdown across Spain if the nation cannot bring its latest coronavirus infections under control. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2P70zId

Yemen's southern separatists abandon self-rule, push peace deal

Move comes after Saudi Arabia proposed plan to 'accelerate' peace deal, including forming a government within 30 days. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2P1Vdy7

Senegal's village of women

Women in northeast Senegal are using solar-powered irrigation to farm food and halt the encroaching desert. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2EkV46D

'Fix your bike' website crashes as scheme launches in England

A website offering £50 bike repair vouchers from the government did not work for about four hours. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/335fD1u

Coronavirus: Kodak pivots itself to become strategic drug maker

The former camera maker moves into drug making and secures a major loan from the US government. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CWOLpE

How much power does tech 'big four' have?

Regulators are scrutinising Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook. How much power do the 'big four' hold? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3359Sk4

Bringing Mars back to Earth

An audacious mission to bring rock samples from Mars back to Earth is about to begin - find our more with our illustrated guide from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/308Ohp8

Rare tiger sighting raises Southeast Asia conservation hopes

Camera traps recorded three tigers in an area of western Thailand where the big cat hadn't been seen for four years. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/39BJzTQ

'More dangerous every day': Land rights defenders killings surge

Colombia and Philippines account for more than half those killed in 2019, with Indigenous people at greatest risk. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hOj4Oe

Hong Kong University fires prominent democracy activist Benny Tai

'Umbrella Movement' leader, who was jailed for his activism, said decision marks an end to academic freedom in the city. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3334oGL

China reports most coronavirus cases since April: Live updates

Mainland announces 101 cases, 89 in Xinjiang; US Congress divided on relief plan; Australia deploys emergency teams. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3g9QS7N

Police agencies withdraw from convention duty over tear gas rules

Departments that pledged to send officers to help with security during Democratic convention withdraw those offers. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3jNleiI

Harvard professor accused of China ties faces US tax charges

Charles Lieber was charged with failing to report income he received from Wuhan University of Technology in China. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/39z5TNY

Sudan's transition: New civilian governors, new challenges

Sudan's government has sworn in civilian governors, some of whom are women, but they have a long, tough road ahead. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/39L8sgh

Tracking Africa's coronavirus cases

Experts warn fragile healthcare systems in many nations could be overwhelmed in the face of a severe COVID-19 outbreak. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2UzPMtI

In Pictures: More protests in Iraq as anger over services grows

Clashes between protesters and security forces erupt in Baghdad after renewed demonstrations over poor public services. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CUtjSa

Barcelona's soaring COVID-19 cases cause concern

In Barcelona, it is a race against time to bring the infection rate under control. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2D9H6Ei

Zimbabwe calls US envoy 'thug' as anti-government protests loom

Ruling ZANU-PF accuses Ambassador Brian Nichols of 'funding disturbances, coordinating violence and training fighters'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3jLezpe

Johnny Depp's libel trial against The Sun wraps up in London

Over the last three weeks of graphic testimony, the actor admitted to years of drug abuse but denied beating ex-wife. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/39BGG5q

Their Businesses Went Virtual. Then Apple Wanted a Cut.

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Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google Prepare for Their ‘Big Tobacco Moment’

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Pakistan: PM Khan warns of possible Eid al-Adha coronavirus spike

Imran Khan's warning comes as Pakistan registers its lowest single-day rise in COVID-19 cases in three months. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3f7hhC7

Brazil medics seek ICC probe of Bolsonaro gov't COVID-19 response

Unions in hard-hit nation accuse government of being 'criminally negligent in its management' of coronavirus pandemic. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30RIRhn

Kenya extends coronavirus curfew, restricts alcohol sales

President Uhuru Kenyatta extends nationwide curfew, blaming 'reckless' behaviour for steep surge in infections. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3jQEPyK

Google's new transatlantic data cable to land in Cornwall

The tech giant plans a new high-end transatlantic data cable to go from the US to Bude, in Cornwall. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f7MfK2

Amazon takes on supermarkets with free food delivery

Same or next-day delivery will now be free for Prime subscribers in London on orders above £40. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X40c5A

Coronavirus: South Asia animal sellers go online for Eid al-Adha

Pandemic badly hits India, Bangladesh and Pakistan markets as fears about catching the virus keep customers away. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32XtAyp

Face masks and COVID-19: All you need to know

We take a look at the different types of masks and how best to use them to stay safe and curb the spread of coronavirus. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3jLBpNo

Hilary Mantel, Tsitsi Dangarembga among Booker Prize contenders

Eight debut novelists are also in the running for the 2020 Man Booker Prize. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32WjZI6

Kim says N Korea's nuclear arms guarantee security, prevent war

North Korea's leader signals he has no intention of giving up nuclear weapons despite deadlock in talks with US. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/305FSCU

Malaysia's Najib guilty of all charges in 1MDB-linked graft case

First in series of cases against former prime minister test country's effort to stamp out corruption in government. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Da2MQv

New Zealand suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong

New Zealand says it can no longer trust Hong Kong's legal system because of the imposition of a new security law. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30STxfF

Coronavirus food disruption raises risk to children: Live updates

UN warns of stunting risk, WHO cautions on travel bans, world's biggest coronavirus vaccine trial gets under way. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2P2dPxO

US will not expel migrant children detained in Texas hotel

US immigration officials removed the children from the hotel but would not say where they had taken them. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CWlT0L

Timeline: How Malaysia's 1MDB financial scandal unfolded

1MDB was set up as a state fund to drive new investment in Malaysia, but investigators say the money went elsewhere. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FRu63U

Najib faces 1MDB verdict as Malaysian political ground shifts

Judge to give decision in first case relating to failed state fund in decision that could have a major political impact. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2BBntob

'Terrible harm': 1,282 Afghan civilians killed so far in 2020

Nearly 2,200 people also wounded in first half of the year, with women and children disproportionately affected. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3f5lNku

US, Russia hold talks in Vienna on security in space

The one-day dialogue will be followed by three days of nuclear arms control talks between the two countries. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32Xr7E0

Journey to the US-Mexico border

'Kilometre after kilometre, young and old, men and women, they keep on trudging … ' from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/303vFqH

Full, comprehensive ceasefire begins in Ukraine

Ukraine's government forces and Russia-backed separatists seek to end years of hostilities in the country's east. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3f3g3Yt

Iraq: At least two killed in renewed anti-government protests

Dozens also wounded in Baghdad's Tahrir Square during rally against corruption and lack of jobs and basic services. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2P1tCNy

ECOWAS to hold extraordinary summit over Mali's political crisis

Regional bloc's virtual meeting comes days after mediation efforts by five West African leaders ended without a deal. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2WZzStD

Fortnite's British teenage millionaire: One year later

Jaden ‘Wolfiez’ Ashman from Essex is the youngest esports player ever to win a million dollars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30TKBXH

Qatar announces plan to bid for 2032 Olympic Games

Qatar Olympic Committee formally requests to join 'continuous dialogue' to host the Games as early as 12 years from now. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2D5Fj2W

'No longer at a crossroads': S Africa's enduring COVID-19 battle

With fifth-highest coronavirus caseload globally, South Africa braces for peak-infection period amid graft allegations. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30Q3p9Z

Dozens killed in renewed violence in Sudan's Darfur: UN

UN reports killing of more than 60 people in Darfur as Sudan PM promises fresh troops for the war-torn region. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/39wc45k

In Pictures: The two Koreas mark armistice anniversary

Millions were killed during the three-year war, which began in 1950 when communist North invaded the US-backed South. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2WYCIip

How a Chinese agent used LinkedIn to hunt for targets

Dickson Yeo, a PhD student-turned-agent, targeted Americans that had access to private information. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f2pS8M

Caught between climate crisis and armed violence in Burkina Faso

Desperate families in the Sahelian country are plagued by a double burden that has left many displaced and destitute. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30PNCrJ

Malaysia finds Rohingya feared drowned hiding on island

Malaysia has stepped up patrols around its maritime borders as Rohingya attempt to reach the country by boat. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OXhJYG

Heathrow Airport brings in robots to fight coronavirus

The airport has installed a number of tech-based measures to help keep travellers safe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WYEiRe

Wiley: Priti Patel probes Twitter and Instagram delay in removing 'appalling' posts

The home secretary says anti-Semitic posts should be taken off Twitter and Instagram more quickly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OWsryN

Huawei holds summit as global pressure grows

The event comes after China's state media said HSBC played a role in the arrest of Huawei's finance chief. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f3zznE

Hong Kong launches share index of technology giants

Investors will now have greater access to Chinese tech firms including Alibaba, China's answer to Amazon. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hBdyhC

Ardern poll boost ahead of New Zealand's September election

Latest poll suggests soaring popularity of ruling Labour party would enable it to win enough seats to govern alone. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/303cIo8

Australia's Victoria risks longer lockdown as coronavirus surges

State premier warns lockdown might have to be extended, as Victoria posts highest number of cases since outbreak began. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2WTuVCv

Handicapped by coronavirus pandemic, Duterte presses agenda

Philippine president seen as having firm grip on power but faces unprecedented criticism over COVID-19 response. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3eZs01n

US flag lowered at Chinese consulate in Chengdu: State media

The consulate closures are a sharp escalation of deteriorating ties between China and the United States. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hIz9ox

Morocco returns to partial coronavirus lockdown: Live updates

Casablanca and Marrakech among cities to be locked down starting on Monday to help contain surge in COVID-19 cases. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32YeEQj

COVID-19 crisis has devastating effect on artists, performers

In the United States, museums have shut, theatres sit empty, and concerts and festivals have been cancelled. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3f2ydJC

Portland protests against police abuses enter ninth week

Demonstrations started in response to the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, but anger has also been growing over President Donald Trump's decision to send federal agents to the city. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2En076L

Rwandan asylum seeker admits to setting French cathedral on fire

Lawyer of the 39-year-old says he has confessed to causing the fire at the Cathedral of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2WU06xh

Taliban accuses Afghan government of recapturing freed prisoners

Under US-Taliban deal, Afghanistan government has released more than 4,000 fighters while the group has freed about 700. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30OEmEj

In Pictures: India landfill site a COVID-19 risk for scavengers

Spread over 52 acres and rising 60 metres, site littered with used test kits, protective gear and blood-stained cotton. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CHXiwG

US consulate staff in China's Chengdu leave as deadline nears

Consulate closures in Houston and Chengdu have escalated a sharp deterioration in US-China ties. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/331YC8p

Why is the Gulf going nuclear? | Start Here

The UAE is pushing ahead with its nuclear power plant. But is it safe for the region? from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/39vAPie

Mammy, Jezebel and Sapphire: Stereotyping Black women in media

Submissive, sexy, sassy - the three reductive depictions of Black women that we continue to see on our screens today. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32WzWhi

Argentina lockdown: Reports of abuse by security forces

Human rights groups say at least 12 people have been killed or disappeared by security forces since Argentina imposed a lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3010Bb9

Coronavirus: UK defends Spain quarantine move as cases rise

Two-week quarantine imposed on travellers returning from Spain, provoking anger and confusion among tourists. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30OyBGH

Dozens of Rohingya migrants feared drowned off Malaysia coast

At least 24 missing and one person believed to have survived after he swam to shore on the resort island of Langkawi. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3jAv8Ep

Malaria deaths surge in Africa amid fight against COVID-19

Why Malaria-related deaths in Africa could more than double this year. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3jFPZWP

Indian firms try to lure workers as coronavirus keeps them away

Millions of migrant workers who fled India's cities when the virus hit are too scared to return. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3jF0BVS

Don’t Ban TikTok. Make an Example of It.

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Israel: Many held in protests over gov't handling of coronavirus

At least 12 arrested in Jerusalem as thousands continue protests against Benjamin Netanyahu's government. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OZgqst

Hurricane Hanna lashes Texas as US state faces coronavirus crisis

Year's first Atlantic hurricane forces officials to arrange shelters and evacuation while maintaining social distancing. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hz2sd5

Mexican football league resumes with no spectators amid pandemic

Why football league is kicking off in Mexico despite coronavirus fears. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2WWrniC

Wuhan on alert again: Flooding poses threat to 11 million people

Seven months since the first COVID-19 infection in the Chinese city, its residents are now facing a new threat. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hus5f4

Tunisia interior minister named new PM, to form gov't in a month

Hichem Mechichi succeeds Elyes Fakhfakh, who resigned as prime minister earlier this month amid political tensions. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hBGdTF

UK to boost ability to handle space threat from Russia, China

Report says Prime Minister Johnson also set to overhaul UK treason laws to counter threats posed by Moscow and Beijing. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2WWbPLM

Police declare riot at Seattle protests, make arrests

Thousands of protesters show solidarity with other demonstrators over the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/331Np7s

N Korea holds emergency meeting over coronavirus: Live updates

Pyongyang officially acknowledges first possible case of COVID-19 while Vietnam goes on high alert after new infection. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hyII9m

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert Hurricane Hanna makes landfall in Texas, with winds reaching 90 mph 07/25/20 4:39 PM

Xavi tests positive for coronavirus ahead of Qatar league restart

Former Spain and Barcelona star midfielder says he tested positive for COVID-19 but was asymptomatic. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/39r2noM

Security tight after China closes US consulate in Chengdu

The closure is in response to US shuttering of Chinese consulate in Houston as relations continue to deteriorate. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32U3lJd

Attackers kill at least 20 in Sudan's Darfur, says tribal chief

Two women and children among victims, who had been visiting their farms in Aboudos, South Darfur at time of attack. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DaNieX

UK: Millions miss cancer screening and treatment due to COVID-19

Many treatments, tests and screenings were paused as staff were diverted to deal with the coronavirus pandemic and because of safety concerns. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/39uMTA4

Water shortage fears: Sudan's fishermen concerned over dam

The lake is also facing another threat of climate change. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30KPsdA

US coronavirus: Florida isolation centres used to shield elderly

The coronavirus pandemic has taken a heavy toll on Florida's elderly residents. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OWyaVu

What will Hajj be like during the pandemic?

Saudi Arabia prepares for a dramatically scaled-back annual pilgrimage. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hB9rlQ

China's Pushback: Beijing questions Western reporting on Xinjiang

Xinjiang is back in the news and Beijing is pushing back - calling media coverage biased and inaccurate. But is it? from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2WV8D3o

Big Pharma and the cost of developing COVID-19 drugs and vaccines

From cheap coronavirus treatments to the use of blood plasma, we look at options available to low-income nations. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OSZAv5

Mexico economy: Gov't rules out stimulus as businesses suffer

Global economies are suffering, but the COVID-19 fallout is hurting Mexico particularly hard. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OSZBPF

South Asia monsoon: More than 130 people killed in Nepal floods

The monsoon season in Nepal started last month, then took a turn for the worse on Sunday. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2WWm5nn

Iran says Mahan Air passengers can sue US army in its courts

Several people were injured after pilot rapidly changed altitude to avoid collision with a US jet, Iranian media said. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2D3yFdt

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BBC Click's LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hD3TXI

Somalia's parliament votes to remove PM Hassan Ali Khaire: Report

Legislators vote 170-8 to remove Khaire, urging the president to appoint a new prime minister, says state media. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3g4J0Va

Malaysia to expel Bangladeshi who featured in Al Jazeera report

Mohamad Rayhan Kabir arrested and faces deportation for criticising Malaysian government in the July 3 documentary. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32Rv4tM

US federal agents use tear gas to disperse Portland's BLM protest

Thousands protest after US judge denies Oregon's request to restrict federal agents' actions during demonstrations. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30GEuWq

Australia rejects Beijing's South China Sea claims

Australia backs the US, saying there is 'no legal basis' to several Chinese claims in the disputed sea. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/335LsHx

US-China ties fray as Beijing's Houston consulate shuts down

Group of men thought to be US officials break open door and enter China's consulate in Houston after staff depart. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2D5vZfz

Lula da Silva: US 'always behind regime change' in Latin America

Former Brazilian president discusses his country's response to COVID-19 and US involvement in Latin American affairs. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3g0i498

US: Singaporean pleads guilty to working for Chinese intelligence

Plea says Jun Wei Yeo set up a fake consulting site to solicit information from US government and military workers. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OWKe8V

Top US health agency urges schools to reopen: Coronavirus latest

New guidelines come amid pressure from US President Donald Trump, who sees reopening of schools as vital for economy. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3eSt1Is

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Amazon, Google and Wish remove neo-Nazi products

A BBC investigation finds white-supremacist books and merchandise for sale on top retail platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39po34V

German woman kidnapped in Baghdad freed: Iraqi officials

Hella Mewis was kidnapped on Monday shortly after leaving her job at the Bait Tarkib collective in the Iraqi capital. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2E9uMUQ

'Cancelling' Palestine in Australia

Public figures and media outlets continue to avoid talking about Palestine, and Israeli crimes. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32Pe4EA

Streets in South Korea's Busan overflow with floodwater

Seasonal rains in South Korea show the same flood potential this year as in China and Japan. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/39pj3gp

Ukraine: Black boxes confirm interference with jet downed in Iran

The flight recorders from a Ukrainian plane shot down by Iran confirm illegal interference, Ukraine says. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/39pj2Jn

Bulgaria's parliament approves government reshuffle amid protests

The parliament approves a new centre-right government in a reshuffle aimed at appeasing anti-corruption protesters. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3jA7wQ1

Croatia Parliament approves new centre-right government

Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic's government wins support in the 151-member assembly in a 76-59 vote. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hBv1X5

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Malaysia affirms social media users exempt from licence rule

Communications minister backtracks in a statement, saying that social media users do not need a licence to post videos. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hxtoK4

Disney delays blockbuster films due to COVID-19 pandemic

As US theatres remain shut, Mulan debut pushed back indefinitely; Avatar, Star Wars postponed amid production delays. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30MwAuy

South Sudan government critic Peter Biar Ajak flees to US

Economist says President Salva Kiir sent hit squad to kill him or abduct him in Nairobi, an allegation denied by gov't. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2WPqNTU

Slovakia's PM survives no-confidence vote over plagiarism

Only 47 of the 125 present lawmakers voted against Matovic, whose dismissal would mean the end of his coalition. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZY682a

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Google, Facebook, Amazon, Apple hearing faces delay

The anti-trust hearing is set to be postponed after the death of civil rights leader John Lewis. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30D6muy

Turkey: Muslim prayers in Hagia Sophia for first time in 86 years

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to join hundreds of worshippers after iconic landmark's reconversion into mosque. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OSRrHm

Behrouz Boochani granted refugee status in New Zealand

Refugee shone a light on plight of hundreds of asylum seekers held in an Australian-run offshore island detention camp. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32OuLQD

West African mediation fails to reach deal to end Mali crisis

After Bamako visit by five regional presidents aimed at breaking deadlock, ECOWAS to hold virtual extraordinary summit. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32WmlXc

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China orders closure of US consulate in Chengdu

Beijing says move is a 'legitimate and necessary response' to Washington's order to close Chinese consulate in Houston. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32OIvdX

For Indonesia’s street children, coronavirus means more danger

COVID-19 has made life more dangerous for children on the streets who are even more at risk of being sexually abused. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hvF67Z

Passengers injured as US fighter jet comes close to Iranian plane

Iran media says Mahan Air pilot forced to drop altitude to avoid collision with F-15 jet, injuring several passengers. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2EbGM8l

Tanzania's former President Benjamin Mkapa dies

Tanzania's presidency said Benjamin Mkapa, 81, died while receiving treatment at a hospital in Dar es Salaam. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3jxoJcV

Trump cancels Florida convention as coronavirus cases spike: Live

Trump scraps Florida segment of the Republican Party's nominating convention as US cases surges past 4 million. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3eVobtZ

Fauci throws first pitch to start US Major League Baseball season

Infectious disease scientist emerges as national hero amid the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the United States. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30FYkRD

Uncertainty surrounds one-year countdown for Tokyo Olympics

Thursday marks one year before the next summer Olympics, Tokyo '202ONE'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32NJyuY

Havana, from on High: Secret Rooftops of the Cuban Capital

Cubans with homes on the rooftops of Havana reflect on their lives and hopes for their future in the colourful city. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2E47YFY

Why Hong Kong's traditional under-stairs shops are disappearing

Why an essential part of Hong Kong's retail landscape is in danger of disappearing. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2WOX0e7

UN 'horrified' by killing of five aid workers in Nigeria

It follows the release of a video showing the killing of the humanitarian workers after their abduction in Borno state. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/39nvNUX

University of York: Hackers who stole data get ransom payment

The firm that manages data for the University of York confirms it was the victim of a cyber attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OLygyT

Indonesia child abuse: Experts say homeless youth at higher risk

Indonesian politicians are accused of failing to protect society's most vulnerable. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZUKXOu

Man armed with grenade takes policeman hostage in Ukraine

Ukraine's deputy interior minister says negotiations were under way in the city of Poltava with 'the attacker'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32MY9GI

French foreign minister in Lebanon to push reform

Paris has backed successive governments in Lebanon but the country has nosedived into crisis. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/39jXY72

Italy impounded Ocean Viking migrant rescue ship over safety

SOS Mediterranee, which charters the Ocean Viking, accuses Italy's coastguard of 'blatant administrative harassment'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZSxQgL

South Africa reports record number of daily coronavirus deaths

Surge in the number of fatalities comes as restaurant owners protest against reinstated lockdown measures. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2WNKFae

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West African leaders on high-stakes mission to end Mali standoff

Presidents of Ghana, Ivory Coast, Niger, Nigeria and Senegal heading to Bamako in bid to defuse political crisis. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3eTr2nc

Twitter says hackers viewed 36 accounts' private messages

The social network said that one of those affected was a Dutch elected official. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jzPxcq

Facebook: Trump posts misleading ad using Ukraine photo

The US president posts an ad purporting to show violence in the US - but the image is from Ukraine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WHRmKz

Canada court throws out US asylum pact over refugee detentions

Judge says asylum seekers arriving in Canada from US soil face 'detention 'as a penalty' if they are turned back. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZRd9kZ

Papua New Guinea sounds alarm with WHO as coronavirus cases surge

Government orders mandatory wearing of face masks in capital Port Moresby to help contain spread of deadly COVID-19. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/39nimnL

China's Tianwen-1 Mars rover rockets away from Earth

The Asian country's first surface mission to the Red Planet heads out on a Long March 5 rocket. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jABx2u

China's Star market aims to take on the Nasdaq

Launched a year ago, the tech-heavy Chinese stock market is already worth more than $400bn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CTpCvD

India coronavirus: Online classes expose extent of digital divide

The pandemic has forced education to move online, but many students are struggling to cope. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OPQUWA

China set to launch independent Mars mission Tianwen-1

Probe is expected to reach Mars in February, when it will attempt to deploy a rover to explore the planet for 90 days. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OKdkIK

Premier League club almost lost £1m to hackers - report

A Premier League club was close to losing £1 million during a transfer deal due to cyber hackers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ON2dyP

UK details route to citizenship for HK people drawing China anger

China accuses Britain of interference as UK gov't lays out path to citizenship for three million Hong Kong people. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Bo5rFH

South Korea posts coronavirus export slump: Live updates

Exports declined the most since 1963, but government sounds note of optimism even as global caseload exceeds 15 million. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZSNyrS

Which countries have not reported any coronavirus cases?

Coronavirus has been labelled a pandemic but a handful of countries have not yet reported any cases. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3ehBO7t

South African anti-apartheid icon Andrew Mlangeni dies at 95

Mlangeni, the last remaining co-defendant sentenced alongside Nelson Mandela in the Rivonia Trial, has died. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2X13O8L

Thousands evacuated in China after floods threaten villages

Rescue workers evacuate residents in Anhui and Hubei provinces as torrential rains continue to lash China. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2E5qvBP

Syria: Assad's Baath party wins majority in parliamentary polls

Party of President Bashar al-Assad and allies win 177 seats in 250-member Parliament in vote denounced by opposition. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/39gAX4W

Libyans fear the unknown as Egypt, Turkey ramp up war in Sirte

There are increasing fears that Egypt's plans to deploy troops abroad could escalate the conflict in neighbouring Libya. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ONV8xT

Netflix show on India's arranged marriages triggers online debate

Indian Matchmaking shows picky individuals with a long list of demands that centre around caste, height and skin colour. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3eNFGMz

Bolivia police recover 400 bodies of suspected COVID-19 patients

The dead believed to have succumbed to coronavirus recovered from streets and homes in Bolivia's biggest cities. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2WHExzW

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Twitter suspends accounts linked to QAnon conspiracy theory group

Twitter algorithm will not highlight sites and tweets associated with the pro-Trump group's websites and accounts. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30zlgC6

Zimbabwe imposes curfew after spike in coronavirus infections

Starting Wednesday, non-working people to stay home and 12-hour curfew to come into effect following rise in cases. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30xJSv3

Small-town Indian women lose fame, fun and more after TikTok ban

India's ban on popular video-sharing app deprives a number of social media stars of their followers and fortune. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3eRF6xm

Tests, home quarantine as Qatar reopens borders on August 1

Travellers from countries deemed low-risk for COVID-19 required to take tests on arrival and undergo home quarantine. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3jtqkAv

Malaysian court overturns caning sentence on 27 Rohingya men

Lawyer welcomes decision by court to set aside sentence, saying it is a win for human rights in Southeast Asian nation. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3jtJiag

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Malaysian court hears appeal against caning of 27 Rohingya men

Lawyer asks court to suspend sentence against the men who were found guilty of entering the country illegally. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hnNGpl

Philippine journalist Maria Ressa denies tax evasion charges

Media watchdogs say the latest case is part of a broader attack on press freedom under the Duterte administration. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/39hlotT

Saudi king chairs cabinet meeting from hospital, condition stable

The 84-year-old monarch was admitted with what state media said was inflammation of the gall bladder. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3jvIFwG

QAnon: Twitter bans accounts linked to conspiracy theory

The social media site says it is taking action to limit behaviour that could lead to "offline harm". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OLVvsF

US House poised to vote on reversing Trump's Muslim ban

The 'NO BAN Act' has broad support among Democratic lawmakers and is likely to pass despite Republican opposition. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32GYpal

Minnesota judge lifts gag order in George Floyd murder case

Judge agreed that the gag order would limit defendants' ability to defend themselves against negative publicity. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3jvrc7C

Trump urges Americans to wear masks to curb coronavirus: Live

After months of downplaying face coverings, president admits masks do 'have an impact' and urges people to wear them. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3fQlcnW

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Twitter Takedown Targets QAnon Accounts

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Malaysia court to hear bid to overturn caning of Rohingya men

Rights groups say sentencing 27 refugees to caning for arriving in Malaysia without a permit is tantamount to torture. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3eP3MGK

Demand slumps for Thai rice due to drought, pandemic

Thailand is the world’s second-largest exporter of rice but is likely to drop down the list this year. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2BhQchw

Dozens arrested in Italo-Swiss sting against 'Ndrangheta Mafia

Italy's financial crimes police says $193m in assets were seized after 'years of intense investigative work'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hoJx4m

Germany puts Halle synagogue attack suspect on trial

The 28-year-old man faces life in prison for shooting two people dead in October after failing to storm a synagogue. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30rjwuA

Rapper Logic signs exclusive deal with Twitch

He says he'll use the platform to help fans "unwind and laugh and smile". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WG05NH

In Pictures: COVID-19 hits Brazil's quilombos hard

Founded by runaway slaves, these poor communities are reeling under the coronavirus pandemic. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OIzniT

What were the protests in Serbia really about?

No, they were not against the anti-pandemic measures of the Serbian government. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30wwxD9

Sudan's Bashir on trial over 1989 coup that brought him to power

If convicted, the 76-year-old, who is already in prison for corruption, could face the death penalty. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2WFxI21

Tracking Africa's coronavirus cases

Experts warn fragile healthcare systems in many nations could be overwhelmed in the face of a severe COVID-19 outbreak. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2UzPMtI

Coronavirus: All you need to know in under 500 words

Virus reported to have originated in China's Wuhan has killed more than 609,000 people and infected over 14.7 million. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TWyZBf

What happens if you catch the new coronavirus?

What we know so far on what COVID-19 does to the human body in cases of infections and deaths. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/37gtvEc

Which countries have not reported any coronavirus cases?

Coronavirus has been labelled a pandemic but a handful of countries have not yet reported any cases. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3ehBO7t

AU-led talks latest bid to break deadlock over Ethiopia's GERD

Virtual meeting attended by leaders from Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan to be held under the auspices of the African Union. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/39gdjWg

Duterte threatens arrests, government vows to step up testing

Philippine president's threats follow a government official's proposal to impose a 'shame campaign' to contain COVID-19. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3eU0mTu

US COVID-19 relief: President discussing new aid bill

US politicians divided over a new coronavirus aid bill, as the number of cases in the country edges towards 4 million. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CyzzyD

South Korea launches first military satellite

The ANASIS-II satellite makes South Korea the 10th country in the world to own a military-only communications satellite. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2WFGLQF

Coronavirus: How to make sports events safe during a pandemic

As sporting events resume, countries are taking different measures to curb the spread of COVID-19. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2WGv0cr

A million Indians in fear as Kuwait looks to cap migrant numbers

The largest expat group in the Gulf nation uncertain of their future as proposed law could force about 800,000 to leave. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3eOHk0H

A year to go, rearranged Tokyo Games still face uncertainty

Tokyo took the decision to delay the Games on March 24, 2020; the opening ceremony will now take place on July 23, 2021. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2WGho0P

China to 'fight back' as UK suspends Hong Kong extradition deal

Embassy spokesman accuses UK gov't of 'interference' over move that followed imposition of security law in Hong Kong. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/39ec1uY

Scaled-down Hajj pilgrimage to start on July 29: Saudi officials

Only 1,000 people will be able to take part in the pilgrimage and will need to be quarantined after the event. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3jt2o0m

Coronavirus outbreak in Australia's Victoria grows: Live updates

Australia battling resurgence, US cases surge, vaccine breakthroughs offer hope. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OGw63s

Coronavirus: The stress of leading a start-up through the pandemic

Finding investors is the key for start-ups and during the pandemic that has become harder than ever. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hlCmdy

Japan child athletes 'punched in the face, kicked, beaten'

Human Rights Watch report alleges physical, verbal and sexual abuse of young athletes across 50 different sports. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/39cnA5S

Uber drivers launch legal battle over 'favouritism'

A union wants the company to be more transparent about how the data it collects affects drivers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fM3BNY

At least 14 dead as COVID-19 spreading in Egypt's prisons: HRW

Rights group says its report based on witness accounts, leaked letters from prisons and reports by local rights groups. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3jpqEAb

Iran makes arrests over last week's anti-government protests

Police did not specify how many people were arrested in Behbahan city where the demonstrations took place. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3jlAF1p

'Breakthrough' treatment slashes coronavirus death risk: UK study

Preliminary results show an aerosol-based drug treatment could drastically reduce the COVID-19 complications. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZHIXcb

Tunisia's political wrangling explained in 600 words

Uncertainty in the North African country after Prime Minister Elyes Fakhfakh resigns amid allegations of corruption. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3fOcSF2

Chile's economic illusion: Coronavirus exposes inequalities

How the pandemic is exposing the fault lines in Chile's economic system. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DXNqPr

Iran executes man convicted of spying for US and Israel

Execution comes days after social campaign against death sentences to three men for taking part in protests. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30uanRP

Medical workers in Colombia calling for a full lockdown

Coronavirus cases in Colombia soar, medical workers call for total lockdowns to bring infections under control. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32Hdvgd

Pakistan resumes polio vaccinations after coronavirus hiatus

Door-to-door vaccination of more than 800,000 children under the age of five to be conducted in several cities. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30ukUg4

The EncroChat police hacking sets a dangerous precedent

Automatically labelling people who use an encrypted chat 'criminals' threatens our fundamental right to privacy. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3eKZArI

Deadly skies: Pakistani pilots allege systemic safety failures

Six Pakistani pilots spoke to Al Jazeera about allegations of fraud and improper flight certification practices. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DRvKF5

Pakistani pilot licence scandal: The fallout

Breaking down the Pakistani aviation scandal in maps and charts. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3heWRbC

Mahmoud Dicko: The 'people's imam' challenging Mali's Keita

The Muslim leader has emerged as the leader of an opposition movement seeking the Malian president's departure. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/39bk37Q

DR Congo church weighs in as parliament protests continue

The Catholic Church weighs in on the political crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30vbBwe

TikTok 'not under Chinese government's thumb'

A senior company official tells the BBC that it would refuse any request for data from China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32zWswl

Balochs seek answers from Pakistan as more disappear in conflict

Balochistan separatists say more than 5,000 people have gone missing in decades of conflict in southwestern Pakistan. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hhZPfE

Saudi Arabia's King Salman admitted to hospital for checks

The king has ruled since 2015 and is custodian of Islam's holiest sites. His son Mohammed bin Salman is next in line. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/39gHpcb

UK expected to suspend Hong Kong extradition treaty

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab expected to make announcement in parliament on Monday. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hkNgAf

Kanye West launches US presidential campaign with emotional rally

Rapper, designer and former Trump supporter launched campaign with rambling speech and emotional outburst. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32yNr6F

'Bandits' kill 23 Nigerian soldiers in northwest: Report

Experts worry gangs notorious for cattle rustling and kidnappings could be forging ties with hardline groups in region. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30pB629

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US president says spread of COVID-19 will be 'under control' while Italy warns of new regional lockdowns as cases surge. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Ww76jZ

Locked down between poverty and internet deprivation in Botswana

In the village of Gobojango in rural Botswana, students struggle to keep up with the demands of modern education. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32AlqMi

Iran halts execution of three young men over November protests

Move comes after one of the men's lawyers requests retrial and millions protest online using hashtag #DontExecute. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ODTkYb

Tracking Africa's coronavirus cases

Experts warn fragile healthcare systems in many nations could be overwhelmed in the face of a severe COVID-19 outbreak. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2UzPMtI

Biden can create a 'new' New Deal

But he will need a coalition of progressives and centrists to unite around it. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/399wgtC

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Has the pandemic changed the way we travel forever? from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2WA4guq

Ghassan Kanafani and the era of revolutionary Palestinian media

Palestine's Ghassan Kanafani, a writer, artist, journalist and politico has left a lasting legacy in the Arab world. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hausDq

Man in custody after Nantes cathedral fire: French media

The suspect is a Rwandan refugee who worked as a volunteer and was in charge of locking up the cathedral. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DZgmGT

Iran's Zarif in Iraq on his first visit since Soleimani's killing

Ties between the neighbours have been turbulent since the US assassinated the Iranian commander in Iraqi in January. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hfYsOt

EU summit: Merkel warns of no deal on coronavirus recovery fund

Talks on rescue package could fail, says German Chancellor as bickering leaders meet for a third day. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/39bOE5p

Let's bring the Caribbean struggle for reparations to Britain

European progressives should see CARICOM's latest call for reparations as a call to action. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3fIhEnN

Kuwait's Sheikh Sabah undergoes 'successful' surgery: State media

Surgery reported a day after the 91-year-old ruler was admitted to hospital for 'medical checks'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OE3Q1A

Apps help orthopaedic patients prepare for surgery

The coronavirus pandemic has meant healthcare systems having to delay non-emergency surgery. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZM6j0t

Not all Americans think reopening US schools is safe

A fierce debate rages in the US over when to head back to school and whether it is safe to do so. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hghXGB

Israel: Netanyahu corruption trial resumes amid anti-gov't anger

The Israeli prime minister is charged with fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in a series of scandals. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CSU0Gg

Stranded on ships, 200,000 workers struggle in coronavirus limbo

Seafarers around the world caught up in what UN warns is a growing humanitarian crisis blamed for several suicides. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32zU2Oi

French protesters mark Adama Traore's custodial death anniversary

Protesters march in France to remember a young Black man who died in police custody as his family continue their campaign for justice. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/39hvZF9

Mexico's drug cartel shows its might during president's visit

Mexico drug cartel puts on a show of strength and defiance during a visit by the Mexican president. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Cqp68w

Thai demonstrators call for Prayuth's government to resign

Organisers issued demands including the dissolution of parliament and an end to harassment of government critics. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3eGYzRv

Seven Panama youths killed in brutal attack near lake

Four women and three men, ages 17 to 22, were among the victims of the shooting while several others escaped. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32DW93P

EU extends summit after deadlock over coronavirus recovery plan

Italy's Conte blames 'frugal' member states for impasse as Europe deals with worst economic shock since World War II. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3eCEuvy

Worldwide coronavirus death toll surpasses 600,000: Live updates

WHO reports record increase in COVID-19 cases for the second day in a row while EU leaders hit impasse on stimulus deal. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZEX9T6

Zimbabwe education: School lessons broadcast on the radio

English lessons are being taught over the radio instead of in the classroom because of the coronavirus pandemic. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2WOPVKL

WHO says COVID-19 cases in Brazil no longer rising exponentially

Brazil's coronavirus infections have reached a plateau, creating an opportunity to get the outbreak there under control. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3eI0tRU

US protests: Researchers say no link to rise in COVID-19 cases

While the protests advanced the cause of social justice, they did not advance the spread of the pandemic. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30sNzSw

Twitter says hackers 'manipulated' employees to access accounts

Twitter locked large number of accounts in damage control move after high-profile attack on the social media company. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3fHvFC4

Email charges: 'They've got you over a barrel'

Ofcom say it is concerned some people are "not being treated fairly" in email address charges. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2B8TH9W

The Addenbrooke's Hospital app giving patients who cannot talk a voice

The hospital-developed program lets ill patients who cannot speak the chance to interact with staff. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DWYXP9

Rouhani says 35 million Iranians may contract coronavirus

Iran struggles with a resurgence of COVID-19 as new cases and deaths increase since a two-month low in May. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3jftCHB

Tens of thousands stage anti-Kremlin protest in Russia's far east

Rally in Khabarovsk city attracts more than 15,000 people protesting against arrest of Governor Sergei Furgal. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3jeM4Qx

Iran says it sent downed Ukraine airliner black boxes to France

Black boxes transported to Paris by aviation organisation officials and a judge, according to media report. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ODAeBu

Can this high intensity interval bike boost your workout?

The bike uses interval training to optimise your exercise, but what is it like to use? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hhgeRv

Fahim Saleh: Pathao and Gokada CEO's assistant charged with his murder

The body of Fahim Saleh was found decapitated and dismembered in his Manhattan apartment on Tuesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fGWyWz

Coronavirus: Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in hospital

Indian star, daughter moved to Mumbai hospital where father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan and husband Abhishek are admitted. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3jiRsCn

How Israel's lobbyists occupied Mandela's legacy

Attempts by Israel's advocates to portray my grandfather as a liberal pacifist is a distortion of his legacy. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hiJl73

Polarised and Partisan: Polish Media and Presidential Election

In the re-election of Poland's president, how much of a helping hand did media offer? Plus, Ghassan Kanafani's legacy. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3eGWYuI

France: Nantes cathedral fire ruins organ, shatters stained glass

Major fire in western French city's 15th-century building blows out stained glass windows and destroys grand organ. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3eDIz2r

Twitter hackers manipulated staff to access internal systems

The firm says it is "embarrassed and sorry" for the hack that saw celebrities tweet a Bitcoin scam. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hdaOqq

John Bolton on Iran, North Korea and 'accountability' for US wars

The former US national security adviser discusses ongoing international conflicts and his approach to foreign policy. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32rSeXD

John Lewis, congressman and US civil rights pioneer, dies at 80

Lewis, called 'the conscience of the Congress', had announced in December he had advanced pancreatic cancer. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2B9drdx

Hong Kong kicks off nomination period for key elections

A vanguard of young democrats are raring to get on ballot, but the risk of disqualification overshadows their prospects. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CqRQ0N

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Trump rules out national mask mandate: Coronavirus live updates

US president says he will not consider a national mandate requiring face masks despite record rise in new infections. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hc6Jmx

Tributes pour in as Zindzi Mandela buried in South Africa

Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's youngest daughter buried in northern Johannesburg suburb. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3jc7wpb

Gabon appoints first woman prime minister Ossouka Raponda

Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda faces steep challenges in Gabon's economic relaunch and COVID-19 response. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CIfOog

Putin orders huge snap military drills in Russia's southwest

Russia's move prompts Ukraine to plan its own military exercises as an insurance against any escalation on its border. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Ov5NgG

The weight and pressure of American racism

For Black and Indigenous people and other persons of colour, the backbreaking weight of American racism is inescapable. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OALnmE

'What a privilege': Swimming with endangered whale sharks in Qatar

Qatar's waters host some of the biggest gatherings of whale sharks, the world's largest living fish. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OvPTTe

Tunisia protesters shut down main oil production site in south

Demonstrators want gov't to invest more in marginalised region hit by high unemployment and failing infrastructure. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2B5zJwK

Zidane steers Real Madrid to record 34th Spanish League title

Spanish giants beat Villareal to seal their first La Liga title in three years. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3h7fdLv

US: EU mission not doing enough to halt arms shipments to Libya

US diplomat shares Turkey criticism Irini is biased, says it fails to stop embargo violations by Egypt, UAE and Russia. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3h7Oa2J

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US tech and film 'collaborating' with China - Barr

Such dealings with Beijing risk undermining the liberal order, the US attorney general says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ezUzCm

British Airways retires entire 747 fleet after travel downturn

British Airways is permanently grounding its jumbo jets which are nicknamed "the queen of the skies". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ez3vaV

Outrage in India after Dalit couple thrashed, crops bulldozed

A lower-caste Dalit couple in Madhya Pradesh state attempted suicide after police beat them and destroyed their crops. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3h8WDTr

Netflix warns of slowdown after subscriber surge

The company has already added nearly as many subscribers as it did in all of 2019. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OwX3qq

Flights cancelled after coronavirus reported in China's Xinjiang

At least 80 percent of flights in and out of Urumqi cancelled after case reported in far western province of China. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3fFKANc

India coronavirus cases top one million: Health ministry

India saw record cases on Friday, as Red Cross warned the virus was spreading at 'an alarming rate' across South Asia. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3929wfh

Australia posts record daily rise in coronavirus cases

Surge in outbreak in state of Victoria prompts tightening of distancing restrictions in neighbouring New South Wales. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Wr1MhR

'Cascading crises': UN calls for more funding for poorer nations

UN says response of wealthy countries 'grossly inadequate' as it increases appeal for funds to record $10.3bn. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30g6bFi

Brazil tops 2 million coronavirus cases: Live updates

Brazil's coronavirus case-load doubles in less than a month as UN urges G20 to step up aid to poor countries. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32rTpGE

Analysis: Trump's push to reopen the US economy backfires

Behind Biden in public opinion polls, Trump is in a 'precarious' political position as 2020 re-election campaign begins. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2B7gSS1

Coronavirus: TikTok deletes 29,000 rule-breaking videos

But the short-video app says it has seen "low levels" of coronavirus misinformation this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BaBtVI

UK sees spike in IT job advertisements as lockdown eases

Despite rising unemployment numbers, some sectors are still seeing a demand for new workers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/394DjUt

Research robot helps with housework and other news

BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at the best of the week's technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32s8isy

What sort of future does the conference industry have?

Running conferences was a giant business before Covid-19, now the industry is looking for a new direction. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OxckaK

Is the world's economy heading towards a decade of depression?

Economist Nouriel Roubini offers dire predictions in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2B3F4ES

Coronavirus: Which countries have confirmed cases?

More than 13 million infections confirmed in 188 countries and territories, including more than 578,000 deaths. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2uxGnIq

Spain pays tribute to coronavirus victims, workers at state event

Spain holds a state ceremony in Madrid in honour of Spain's 28,413 COVID-19 victims and essential workers. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30eQOgv

India to allow Hindu pilgrims to Kashmir despite coronavirus risk

Analysts say resumption of annual Hindu pilgrimage shows government's 'double standard' as other gatherings prohibited. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3j8f5x8

North Macedonia's Social Democrats secure razor-thin election win

North Macedonia faces coalition talks that could drag on for weeks in order to form a government and start EU talks. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30kcQhG

Tracking Africa's coronavirus cases

Experts warn fragile healthcare systems in many nations could be overwhelmed in the face of a severe COVID-19 outbreak. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2UzPMtI

Trump replaces campaign manager as Biden expands lead in polls

Latest national Quinnipiac University poll shows Democrat candidate running 15 percentage points ahead of Donald Trump. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2WnEv0f

Trump administration distances itself from latest attack on Fauci

The US top infectious diseases expert is urging the White House to stop attacks on him and focus on the coronavirus. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Zv8gOq

Buddha in Africa: The Story of a Malawian Kung Fu Fighter

In a Chinese Buddhist orphanage in Malawi, a teenager finds himself torn between African roots and a Chinese upbringing. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3916SpR

Biden, Kardashian, other Twitter accounts hacked in bitcoin scam

Twitter says hackers gained access to its internal systems and took control of high-profile accounts to solicit bitcoin. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32uiMY2

Party members in sights as US mulls more sanctions over Hong Kong

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam and Communist Party members among those under consideration as possible targets. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30ipJbY

Bangladesh arrests hospital owner over fake coronavirus results

Mohammad Shahed, accused of issuing thousands of fake COVID-19 certificates, arrested after a nine-day manhunt. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3ev14q1

China's own records debunk 'historic rights' over disputed seas

Experts say official Chinese documents belie 'nine-dash line' as Beijing asserts dominance in South China Sea. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DOco3R

Taiwan holds live-fire drill during war games as tensions rise

Exercises taking place at a time of increased tension between China and the United States in the South China Sea. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3jc9hmC

Bolsonaro backs unproven drug in coronavirus battle: Live updates

Brazil's president touts hydroxychloroquine despite scant evidence its effective and potentially fatal side effects. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Otcobp

Airbnb Says Its I.P.O. Plans Are Back on Track

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New French PM says battle against 'radical Islamism' a priority

Castex said a law to combat 'separatism' will be introduced after summer, but critics say Muslims will be targeted. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32lBG3x

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Gadget-makers face ban on easy-to-guess passwords

UK government also proposes manufacturers inform buyers how long security updates will be provided for. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3h2NR9n

Companies hope to avoid 'catastrophic' EU data-transfer ruling

A Facebook privacy case in Europe's top court could have major implications for companies worldwide. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30exmQL

UK electrical waste mountain growing

Households and businesses in the UK are producing 1.45 million tonnes of electrical waste a year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jaJQ4z

‘A powerful story’ - Giancarlo Esposito on Far Cry 6 role

Games publisher Ubisoft has revealed plans for its biggest titles for the coming year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DGYnVn

Deaths of migrant children in US custody could have been averted

Guatemalan migrants Felipe Gomez Alonzo, 8, and Jakelin Caal, 7, died in 2018 after being detained by US border patrol. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/390oBOd

Tunisia's Ennahdha 'to withdraw support' from Fakfakh government

Reported comments by party official Imed Khmiri come a day after PM Elyes Fakhfakh announces upcoming cabinet reshuffle. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AZcdBy

Exclusive: Corruption allegations in Namibian 5G deal with Huawei

Windhoek city councillor alleges she was offered money by local politician to drop objections against tentative 5G deal. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3euD2LQ

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Apple has €13bn Irish tax bill overturned

The EU's second highest court says the tech giant will not have to pay a record sum in back taxes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fwXzR0

UN says migrants in Yemen stranded, abused amid coronavirus fears

At least 14,500 African migrants, mostly Ethiopians, blamed for the coronavirus, rounded up and forcibly moved. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30axsJj

North Macedonia votes in general election as EU talks loom

The Balkan country holds the first polls since it ended a dispute with Greece over its name, opening the door to the EU. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3gYqwpo

Population in more than 20 countries to halve by 2100: Study

The earth will be home to 8.8 billion people in 2100, two billion fewer than current UN projections, says Lancet study. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DDuJjS

In Pictures: Renewed protests call for Netanyahu's resignation

Israeli PM has seen his popularity drop as he faces trial on corruption charges and criticism over handling COVID-19. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DMTCtL

Face coverings to become compulsory in England shops

As government tries to coax people from their homes and back to the shops, they hope making masks mandatory will help bolster the economy. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CxOwRt

India IT hub, other towns reimpose lockdown amid COVID-19 surge

Nearly a dozen Indian states have imposed a partial lockdown as coronavirus infections near one million. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3evwHjh

Coronavirus: Which countries have confirmed cases?

More than 13 million infections confirmed in 188 countries and territories, including more than 578,000 deaths. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2uxGnIq

Tracking Africa's coronavirus cases

Experts warn fragile healthcare systems in many nations could be overwhelmed in the face of a severe COVID-19 outbreak. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2UzPMtI

Which countries have not reported any coronavirus cases?

Coronavirus has been labelled a pandemic but a handful of countries have not yet reported any cases. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3ehBO7t

What happens if you catch the new coronavirus?

What we know so far on what COVID-19 does to the human body in cases of infections and deaths. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/37gtvEc

Coronavirus: All you need to know about symptoms and risks

Countries around the world step up efforts to tackle the new coronavirus that has killed hundreds of thousands. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3azXwSx

Coronavirus: All you need to know in under 500 words

Virus reported to have originated in China's Wuhan has killed more than 578,000 people and infected over 13 million. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TWyZBf

New Zealand opposition picks new leader to challenge Ardern

National Party selects Judith Collins, a four-time member of parliament, hours after her predecessor resigned abruptly. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CDSbgh

China vows retaliation against US over Hong Kong sanctions

Move comes after Trump signed legislation and an executive order to punish China for 'aggressive actions' in Hong Kong. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AZ7mAm

The Michelin-starred chef feeding India's hungry amid lockdown

Vikas Khanna and his team have offered meals and rations to over 20 millions affected by the coronavirus lockdown. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3etJySZ

UK's Huawei 5G network ban 'disappointing and wrong'

China's ambassador to the UK hits out at the move to exclude Huawei from Britain's 5G networks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32kGNkq

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US coronavirus vaccine poised for final testing: Live updates

US researchers say COVID-19 vaccine under study seen to boost human immune systems while experts warn of resurgence. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OsbJHn

Trump signs Hong Kong autonomy act, ending trade preferences

US-China tensions rise as US weighs sanctions over South China Sea territorial disputes, prepares crackdown on finances. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZquyRw

ICC opens trial against Mali national over Timbuktu destruction

Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud is charged with war crimes, crimes against humanity and sexual slavery. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OpQXIu

Mali opposition leaders freed after days of anti-gov't protests

Some 20 leaders released in apparent bid by President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita to calm the deadly unrest. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32kbw0X

Return of alcohol ban stirs debate in South Africa

Divided opinion in South Africa after president reimposes coronavirus restrictions to reduce burden on hospitals. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OmCQDD

New Zealand opposition leader resigns just two months into job

Todd Muller, who has stepped down as New Zealand prepares for elections in September, said the role taxed his health. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30bFIc3

Transparency concerns raised over India COVID-19 fund

A request by the Associated Press for a list of fund donors and payments from the PM office was denied. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2WgYzkN

Dam talks between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan end with no deal

Technical and legal disagreements persist as declared window to resolve dispute over giant Nile project closes fast. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OopsPi

Facebook 'scam hostage' freed after year in Nigeria

The 46-year-old woman from Washington DC was held for more than a year and lost $48,000, police say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OnXaEs

In Pictures: China faces worst floods in 30 years

As many as 33 rivers rise to record highs as regions across the country brace for another 'grim' week of rains. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Oogul7

Ivory Coast creates northern military zone after deadly attack

African country creates zone in response to last month's killing of 14 soldiers on its border with Burkina Faso. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2WhiQqx

'Bombshell': Australia releases letters on Gough Whitlam sacking

Historic letters lifted veil off of 1975 crisis when British monarch's envoy brought down Labor government in Australia. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3fva53q

Qatar blockade: ICJ due to rule on airspace rights dispute

The International Court of Justice is to issue its verdict on a dispute over Qatar airspace rights. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AW9HvU

Indian royal family to keep control of temple with $20bn riches

Royal dynasty wins right to run the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple - one of the world's richest places of worship. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3emJe8l

Google announces $10bn investment in 'digital India'

The money, to be channelled through a fund for India, will be used to bolster digital infrastructure. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/303dC2t

'Great concern' as new Ebola outbreak grows in western DR Congo

WHO says nearly 50 people infected in new Ebola outbreak as DR Congo grapples with COVID-19 and measles epidemics. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3gTpoDx

'Grim': China battles record flooding after torrential downpours

Dozens already reported dead as rivers burst their banks after days of heavy rain with more forecast. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2WdXYA7

Japan accuses China of pushing territorial claims during pandemic

White paper approved by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe describes 'relentless' intrusions near group of East China Sea islets. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3gRqHTe

Hong Kong adopts toughest-ever coronavirus curbs after case surge

New measures to come into force at midnight as authorities warn of 'extremely high' risk of large-scale outbreak. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32elSzq

WHO: Coronavirus 'public enemy number one'

UN agency sounds alarm as coronavirus cases rise by one million in five days, pushing the total to 13 million globally. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Dx3rLY

Female gamers are on the rise in the 'world capital of gaming'

Female gamers in Asia are growing at a faster rate than their male rivals in online video games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Wgbwv8

Global coronavirus cases top 13 million: Live updates

Cases across the world continue to surge after WHO stresses virus is 'public enemy number one'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/38VfJcP

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Body of Glee star Naya Rivera recovered from California lake

Rivera, the third of Glee's cast members to die in their 30s, saved her four-year-old son before drowning. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2WfSRQ9

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Timeline: How the new coronavirus spread

More than 12.9 million coronavirus cases confirmed worldwide, with over 569,000 deaths and 7.1 million recoveries. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3aFqnEV

Huawei: BT says 'impossible' to remove all firm's kit in under 10 years

On Tuesday, the UK government is expected to announce deadlines to stop using the Chinese firm's kit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OirS1M

Yemen's Houthis say Saudi oil facility hit in overnight attack

Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted and destroyed four missiles and six explosive drones fired towards kingdom. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32jiuTM

Manchester City's two-year European football ban lifted

The ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport clears team to play in group stage of the Champions League next season. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DtfzO3

Boris Johnson is threatening to undo UK's international standing

His decision to scrap the Department for International Development during a global pandemic is a major mistake. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3elJDb5

Police in Germany hunt for armed homeless man in Black Forest

Several dozen officers and helicopters search for a man armed with a bow and arrow among other weapons. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Zoqr8u

Dozens injured in car bomb blast near Afghan spy agency office

At least 43 injured as gunfire followed the blast near National Security Directorate office in Samangan province. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OjG7nd

Sudan: At Nile's convergence, fears and hopes over giant dam

Workers fear Ethiopian project close to border could endanger livelihood, though those displaced by floods see benefits. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/38PJpbe

Zindzi Mandela, daughter of Nelson Mandela, dies at 59

The 59-year-old, whose mother was anti-apartheid activist Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, died in a Johannesburg hospital. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZYEtwI

Chinese law professor who criticised Xi over coronavirus released

Xu Zhangrun was detained for a week for writing articles critical of President Xi Jinping's handling of the pandemic. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3iZktm7

Malaysia's Muhyiddin wins vote to replace speaker by a whisker

Muhyiddin's coalition won by two votes in first test of parliamentary majority since manoeuvring to power in March. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32cXOgg

Bangladesh coronavirus patients shun government hospitals

Thousands of beds for coronavirus patients lie empty, even as cases rise in the country. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/301rI4E

Mexico coronavirus deaths surge to fourth highest in the world

Latin American nation reports more than 35,000 deaths from COVID-19, surpassing Italy but behind US, Brazil and UK. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/38S2JEO

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Where India stands in its fight against coronavirus

In just three weeks, India has gone from the world's sixth-worst affected country by the virus to the third. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2C6867d

Race to rescue turtles entangled in plastic on Bangladesh beach

Conservationists alarmed as at least 20 Olive Ridley turtles, a vulnerable species, found dead on Cox's Bazar beach. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32893qt

New Zealand mosque attacker to represent himself at sentencing

Muslim groups worry white supremacist behind worst shooting in New Zealand history plans to use dock to spew hatred. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32baioB

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Beyond Zoom: The future of virtual meetings

Chris Fox explores how virtual reality could become the office of the future. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3enZbeC

How video is challenging the traditional CV

Personal videos are increasingly being used in the job application process. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ftLz2Y

Explosion, fire on US navy ship at base in San Diego: 21 injured

Origin of explosion on Sunday morning unknown, but Navy says all crew accounted for and situation under control. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3iUKFyv

US court gives green light to first federal execution in 17 years

Daniel Lee execution was expected on Monday, but family of victims now says will appeal, citing right to view execution. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32bvye8

Brazil coronavirus cases near two million: Live updates

Experts say cases in South American country likely far higher while study shows record corporate debt due to pandemic. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/307P4p0

To resolve the Palestinian question we need to end colonialism

The international legal regime was meant to help end colonialism. Its failure in Palestine threatens its very existence. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2W9KXYk

Pope 'deeply pained' over Turkey's move on Hagia Sophia

Pope Francis says he was hurt by mosque decision, but Turkish government defends its 'sovereign rights'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZjCrIr

Florida single-day coronavirus increase sets record for US states

If Florida were a country, it would rank fourth for most new confirmed cases in a day with 15,299. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/38NmGwB

Yemen's Houthi rebels agree to give UN access to abandoned tanker

Yemen's internationally-recognised government has warned the tanker could explode and cause an 'environmental disaster'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Zjit0l

Dying of the light: Lebanon's crisis and failing traffic signals

Beirut's traffic lights helped create a sense of normality after the civil war - now they too have stopped working. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32diHbc

Changes in criminal law as Sudan annuls apostasy death sentence

Changes in criminal law, including outlawing FGM, are being made to achieve equality, Sudan's justice minister says. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3iVsMzG

Q&A: UN's Agnes Callamard on drone strike that killed Soleimani

UN rapporteur discusses armed drones, the illegality of Soleimani's killing, and the myth of 'surgical strikes'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3gTM9XI

Why does Israel want to annex the West Bank? | Start Here

Why is Benjamin Netanyahu pushing for the annexation now? from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3fnG3yy

Hong Kong: 500,000 cast 'protest' vote against new security law

Unofficial poll to decide strongest pro-democracy candidates to contest Legislative Council polls in September. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/301Eksn

Iran says misaligned radar led to Ukrainian jet downing

Iranian authorities say the main reason for the January incident that killed 176 was human error in aligning the radar. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZioZ7w

Torture casts a shadow over the G20

Its proven practice of systematic torture should disqualify Saudi Arabia from holding the presidency of the G20. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZUVeZu

Mueller defends Russia probe, says Roger Stone 'remains a felon'

In Washington Post op-ed, Mueller attacks Trump ally and rejects White House claims he was out to get the US president. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3esnOHe

Talking to CGTN

We speak to Zou Yue, an anchor on China's state-funded network CGTN, about the coronavirus, Uighur persecution and more. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CtkMF0

Millions in southern China face floods caused by heavy rains

Nearly 34 million people affected by torrential downpours which have caused widespread disruption in the country. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3gTr8fM

Could this be Belfast's most peaceful summer?

Members of Northern Ireland's Catholic and Protestant communities reflect on the cancellation of 'marching season'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZkIkoD

Mali unrest: President dissolves court, opposition leaders jailed

Keita announces dissolution of constitutional court in bid to quell protests as opposition says more leaders arrested. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/304J9RN

UN renews Syria aid via Turkey but one of two access points shut

Millions of displaced Syrians in northwest to have only one border crossing to get aid as Russia prevails over UN vote. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/328FULH

Syria aid deal: UNSC manages to keep only one crossing open

In a setback for millions of displaced Syrians, several attempts to keep a second border crossing open failed to pass at the Security Council. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2W9mdjd

Poles vote in presidential polls that could define EU ties

Duda's re-election crucial if ruling PiS is to deepen reforms that EU says increase political control over courts. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/300helY

Thousands of Serbians join anti-government protest in Belgrade

Protesters, most of them wearing masks, gather for a fifth night near parliament to demand the president's resignation. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AQdOcZ

In first, Trump dons masks on visit to Walter Reed army hospital

Critics say Trump's previous refusal to wear one showed a lack of leadership as US death toll hits more than 134,000. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/323Rub0

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Coronavirus 'storm' hits South Africa: Live updates

African nation reports 13,497 new infections in just one day while several US states report surge in new deaths. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2BSkN5N

Do activists have the upper hand against US pipelines?

Environmental defenders celebrate big wins in their battle to keep sensitive lands free of oil and gas infrastructure. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OeLcxd

South China Sea: Beijing extends its military and economic reach

China has dramatically increased its defence budget over the past 10 years. Plus, Nigeria prepares to export gas. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZYBWTk

Turkey turning Hagia Sophia back into mosque divides social media

Social media users express both approval and disappointment over decision to change UNESCO World Heritage Site's status. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30264gq

In Pictures: 25 years of Srebrenica genocide

Every year, the survivors - mostly women - return to mourn killing of 8,000 mostly Muslim men and boys by Serb forces. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2C03e3D

In Srebrenica, a new war is waged

The Bosnian war may have ended 25 years ago, but a new one is waged over the memory of the genocide victims. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/300StWQ

Analysis: The Asia-Pacific arms race has taken an ominous turn

As China increases its military might and trust in US alliances erode, Australia and Japan are going on the offensive. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZWRerK

Serbia coronavirus protests: Four key questions answered

Protests erupted across the country after President Vucic announced the return of round-the-clock weekend curfew. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32am6rg

Jack Charlton, former England World Cup winner, dies at 85

Football great also led Ireland to first major finals at 1988 European Championship and 1990 World Cup quarter-finals. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/38OiV9T

Venezuela crisis: Security forces accused of human rights abuses

A report by the UN expresses concern about allegations of torture and forced disappearances by security forces. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Wasz1z

Bosnia marks 25 years of Srebrenica genocide amid virus pandemic

Killing of 8,000 Muslims in 1995 by Serb troops was the only genocide on European soil since the second world war. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3er0sSl

Power, politics and the pandemic: The Sino-American media divide

We examine the role of Chinese and American media industries in the contest of COVID-19 narratives. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3ejY3ZB

Hong Kong opposition holds primary to pick election candidates

Police raid office of opinion pollster organising the election to pick pro-democracy candidates ahead of September vote. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZXIx0d

What will it take to achieve lasting peace in Afghanistan?

Khairullah Khairkhwa, from the Taliban's political office in Qatar, discusses efforts to reach political reconciliation. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Ob4x2e

'Butcher of Srebrenica' still on trial 25 years after genocide

With Ratko Mladic in ailing health, survivors worry he may die before the appeals ruling in his war crimes trial. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3h0gm7V

Mali president launches probe after protest turns violent

At least one killed, 20 others wounded as police fire gunshots and tear gas to disperse anti-government protesters. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/38KJflq

Infographic: How the world's population tripled in 70 years

In 1955, there were 2.8 billion people on Earth. Today, that is the population of China and India alone. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2WayVOq

Survivors recount Bosnia's Srebrenica genocide, 25 years on

Bosnia marks the 25th anniversary of a genocide committed by Serb forces in Srebrenica where thousands perished. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZigPMF

Hundreds try to storm Serbian parliament as protests heat up

Police fire tear gas as thousands of anti-government protesters rally for a fourth night in Belgrade. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2C0n4vt

Brazil's coronavirus death toll exceeds 70,000: Live updates

Brazil reports 1,200 new deaths in 24 hours as WHO calls for aggressive action after a record surge in global cases. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CnLGOQ

Trump commutes jail sentence of long-time confidante Roger Stone

Stone was convicted in February in a case that roiled the Justice Department and drew the US president's ire. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2C29Jmz

Coronavirus: How can we make post-pandemic cities smarter?

Will the "anthropause" brought on by lockdowns make our cities greener, cleaner and quieter in future? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/324H3nr

Trump says path to citizenship for DACA 'Dreamers' in the works

The US Supreme Court last month dealt a setback to Trump's hardline immigration policies, blocking his bid to end DACA. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3iU1Z6z

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Nepal bans private Indian channels for airing 'false propaganda'

Cable operators claim TV channels aired 'objectionable' content about the country's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3gNZt06

China to hit back against US sanctions over Uighur rights

US action was 'deeply detrimental' to bilateral relations, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3fjE0LZ

DRC: 3 killed in protests against election chief nomination

Two protesters and one police officer die as demonstrations in several key cities turn violent. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OefHDq

Poland's presidential hopefuls make final push before runoff vote

Incumbent President Andrzej Duda faces Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski in the closely contested race for the top job. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3fhdfHT

Exclusive: Facebook used extensively to spread neo-Nazi music

An Al Jazeera investigation identified some 120 pages belonging to bands with openly white supremacist and racist views. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/38QqIUY

How a Syrian Bulgarian wrestler became a 'terror' suspect

Bulgarian authorities accuse Mohammed Abdulqader of fighting in Syria based on photos. His family says he is innocent. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2O8ft0y

US senators press Trump over detention of Saudi ex-spy's children

Saad al-Jabri's children Sarah and Omar have been detained by the Saudi government since March. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OoZTOl

France's Macron asks Israel to drop West Bank annexation plans

Macron tells Netanyahu in a phone call the annexation of the Palestinian territory will contravene international law. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/323GScf

Can Malian President Keita survive growing anti-gov't protests?

Embattled president's bid to quell dissatisfaction fails to appease opposition coalition, which calls for mass rally. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Zdq9Bl

Thou shall not erase me

For too long, we have remembered alone when it should have been an obligation for everyone to remember in common. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Zha3GE

Survivors recount Bosnia's Srebrenica genocide, 25 years on

Bosnia marks the 25th anniversary of a genocide committed by Serb forces in Srebrenica where thousands perished. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZigPMF

Shock, uncertainty as I Coast begins mourning for PM Coulibaly

Eight days of national mourning declared in Ivory Coast amid questions over governing party's candidate in October vote. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3iNpiz1