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Record low mortgage rates, improving economy, gov't incentives and a limited supply of homes are driving prices up. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3q3wuJN

Suu Kyi appears in court as Myanmar protesters return to streets

New charge filed against Aung San Suu Kyi as police again clamp down on protesters rallying in Yangon. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2O5JJfI

Military trials training for missions in virtual reality

BBC's Zoe Kleinman experiences software which creates virtual training simulations for the military. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NGkuRv

Nomadland makes Golden Globes history, as Boseman honoured

Nomadland director Chloe Zhao, who was also named best director, is the first female director to win best drama. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bQbvoC

‘Sticky bombs’ in Kashmir set off alarm bells among Indian forces

Small, magnetic bombs that have wreaked havoc in Afghanistan seized during raids in recent months in disputed region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kvAuBL

Asian shares rally on optimism of global recovery

Bond markets stabilise after central banks across the world assured of economic policy support. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ZZb4Tx

US envoy to visit Kabul, Doha as Taliban calls for troops pullout

Zalmay Khalilzad's mission comes a year after US and Taliban signed an accord aimed at ending Washington's longest war. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3b49Fl6

India’s Modi tweets photo getting COVID vaccine’s first shot

Indian PM urges every eligible person to get vaccine in an effort to rid the country of the new coronavirus. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37WPKCo

Argentine titanosaur may be oldest yet: study

The 20-metre lizard, discovered in Argentina in 2014, roamed what is now Patagonia some 140 million years ago. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2O4DzMR

Hundreds turn out for Hong Kong activists on ‘subversion’ charges

Charges relate to primaries, which were designed to pick best candidates for legislative polls, which were then delayed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/300Z7Ne

‘Freedom, justice’: Why Hong Kong people are moving to the UK

China's security law a key reason that Hong Kong people are leaving the territory to start their lives anew elsewhere. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bPJo94

Syria says Israel attacked areas around southern Damascus

Israel targets Iran-backed strongholds in second attack in less than a month on outskirts of Syrian capital. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37UoGDQ

'Farms are going to need different kinds of robots'

A growing number of tech firms are helping farmers better look after their animals and crops. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37YbgGZ

Chad opposition leader says several relatives killed in home raid

Yaya Dillo tells reporters five of his family members were killed when security forces raided his home in N’Djamena. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bKLZB7

What is happening in Haiti, where political crisis persists?

Opposition and civil society leaders say President Jovenel Moise's term is over. He and his supporters say otherwise. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3r6J647

What’s happening with China’s Uighurs? | Start Here

Human rights groups say the Chinese are committing horrific crimes against Uighurs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bHCvqm

Turkey summons Iran envoy over remarks on Iraq operations

Turkey says the PKK presence in Iraq is a national security threat and it is Baghdad’s responsibility to take action. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ksxKFa

Activism for profit: America’s ‘anti-affirmative action’ industry

How non-profits working to unveil 'problems' with policies that increase diversity obstruct racial equity in the US. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uF1qna

Dozens detained at Kazakhstan political prisoner protest

Police in Kazakhstan detained protesters calling for the release of political prisoners in line with an EU resolution. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kwiIOv

Israeli-owned vessel docked in Dubai after mysterious explosion

American officials say the vessel sustained two holes on its port side and two on its starboard side. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kxpnIA

Gaza’s first digital archive documents rich cultural history

Multi-dimensional platform documents Gaza's historical buildings and heritage sites in English and Arabic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NLuM2C

Indian rooster kills owner during cockfight

Thousands of roosters die each year in the battles despite efforts by animal rights groups. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dZNYo9

Hong Kong police charge dozens of activists with security crime

Forty-seven pro-democracy activists charged with 'conspiracy to commit subversion' in major crackdown on dissent. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kt1C4i

Iran receives China’s Sinopharm jabs as COVID deaths reach 60,000

Iran will receive several million more doses of foreign vaccines while advancing work on promising local candidates. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3q0gwA3

Analysis: Syria’s peace process and the Russian and US roles

Ten years into Syria's devastating war, the country’s peace prospects have never been gloomier. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2P8IZXB

‘You can carry on or give up’: Families living with rare diseases

What happens when your child is diagnosed with a disease so rare that few doctors understand it? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ZX4pZV

Fighting intensifies between Houthis, Yemen gov’t forces in Marib

Dozens of fighters from both sides killed in 'unabated' fighting since Friday in Yemen's strategic province of Marib. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37UfteQ

‘Protecting dignity’: Iran’s push to fight violence against women

A draft bill, nearly a decade in the making, could help empower women in Iran - if can clear the final legal hurdles. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37SaYRO

A war is being waged against academic freedom in Britain

The accusations of anti-Semitism against David Miller aim to silence pro-Palestinian voices on university campuses. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37QIvvO

In Pictures: Police escalate crackdown on protests in Myanmar

Security forces have stepped up violence against anti-coup demonstrators in Yangon and other cities in Myanmar. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37Wn50j

New Zealand’s Auckland in lockdown for second time in a month

Jacinda Ardern announces seven-day lockdown in Auckland after authorities detect a community case of unknown origin. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3r3U2iS

Two reported dead, many hurt as Myanmar police fire at protesters

Police open fire on protesters in Yangon and Dawei, killing at least two and wounding dozens more, local media say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3b0YIAH

Saudi Arabia ‘intercepts ballistic missile attack over Riyadh’

Saudi-led coalition blames Yemen's Houthis as state TV broadcasts footage of explosions in the air over Riyadh. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3r2AqvE

The influencer effect: 'Love Island star transformed my business'

Influencers can have a bad reputation but for some people they have proved to be a business lifeline. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O8K01i

US authorises Johnson and Johnson’s COVID vaccine

Single-dose vaccine is the third authorised in the US and is 85 percent protective against severe illness. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ZYHVrG

Cryptocurrencies: Why Nigeria is a global leader in Bitcoin trade

A devaluing currency and hard economic conditions make cryptocurrencies attractive despite the risks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uCAXXi

Thousands mark anniversary of Kremlin critic Nemtsov’s murder

Opposition supporters laid flowers on a bridge in Moscow where Boris Nemtsov was killed six years ago. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37TmNHA

Tanzania COVID U-turn ‘a good move’ – but is it good enough?

After months of downplaying deadly disease, government officials have urged people to take precautions and wear masks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37Thvf6

LeBron James hits back at Zlatan in athlete activism spat

NBA champion James says he will not stop talking about 'things that are wrong' after criticism from Zlatan Ibrahimovic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bIfJP3

Tunisia main party rallies supporters, escalating government dispute

A rally of tens of thousands in Tunisia's capital raises the spectre of competing protest movements. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37RnGR5

Myanmar ramps up violent crackdown on anti-coup protesters

Security forces use rubber bullets, tear gas and stun grenades, signalling growing intolerance of anti-coup protests. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uC3xYW

Why Black History Month makes me feel like a failure

I feel I'm letting my ancestors down by how little I know about them, but I'm learning from those making history now. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kvbR8b

Kidnappers release 42 abducted from school in Nigeria

Twenty-seven students, three school staff and 12 members of their families were abducted last week by an armed gang. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2O1wlt0

Monsters, mania and the unstoppable march of Pokémon

Several waves of Pokémania have swept the globe, keeping this lucrative franchise relevant for 25 years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bHdRGh

‘Brutal murder’: World reacts to US report on Khashoggi killing

Calls for 'accountability' grow as US report finds Khashoggi killed by Saudi hit squad operating under command of MBS. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37Si0WU

Australia: The battle to get Big Tech to pay for news

A new Australian law looks to reset Big Tech’s relationship with news media. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37T3jD0

Western Europe’s biggest oil exporter targets deep-sea mining

Norway could license companies for seabed mining by 2023 to meet demand for batteries, wind turbines and solar energy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2O3k7QA

Claude Joseph: Is Haiti’s democracy at risk?

The Haitian foreign minister discusses his country’s ongoing political crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bEYT3E

Bangladesh under ‘no obligation’ to take stranded Rohingya: FM

Foreign minister says Bangladesh not obliged to accept 81 Rohingya refugees adrift for almost two weeks in Andaman Sea. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3r1twqz

US House approves Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan

Included in the legislation are $1,400 direct payments to individuals and $400 a week unemployment benefit until August. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bLBltU

Lady Gaga’s dogs recovered safely after abduction, shooting

American singer's two French bulldogs recovered unharmed after being stolen by thieves who shot, wounded dog walker. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NC8mAY

Turkey’s AK Party criticised for holding rallies amid COVID surge

The governing party denies accusations that packed rallies are spreading COVID in some of Turkey's worst hit regions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3r3RzF6

Myanmar protesters in running battle with security forces

Protesters set up barricades to slow down security forces as one report say another member of Parliament arrested. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sAQyVl

UN, European states call on Israel to halt demolitions

UN says at least 70 people or so living in the Bedouin community face displacement in Humsa Al-Baqaia district. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bHpxsB

Bitcoin energy use 'bigger than most countries'

Could the cryptocurrency's huge electricity consumption also sink it? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kAo8s4

Covid-19: How would an NHS vaccine passport app work?

There is growing speculation that a certificate scheme could be built into the main NHS app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bGSvJa

UN rights chief decries abuses in Xinjiang, arrests in Hong Kong

Michelle Bachelet wants an independent assessment of situation in Muslim Uighur homeland as her China visit is delayed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bBD4BS

Ros Atkins on... Is Facebook too powerful?

Ros Atkins looks at the consequences of Facebook's power on events in Myanmar, Washington DC and Australia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3su00Kg

Colombia launches ‘elite force’ to target rebels, drug gangs

The new unit consisting of 7,000 personnel will be deployed to border with Venezuela and to drug trafficking hotspots. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bGk3yp

Libya’s new PM delays naming Cabinet as deadline passes

PM Dbeibah's failure to name Cabinet raises questions over whether his interim government can unite the divided country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qVD2va

Several dead as gang leader escapes in Haiti prison break

The director of the prison on the outskirts of Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince was among those killed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NA54OC

From hinterland to Hollywood, Indian farmers galvanise their stir

A wave of global support for the months-long protests has complicated matters further for the Modi government. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bHx4Yl

‘Moral evil, economic good’: Whitewashing the sins of colonialism

How war, violence and extractivism - rather than ethics - defined the legacy of the empire in Africa. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ZQqf1p

India rescues 81 Rohingya on drifting boat, 8 dead, one missing

India's coastguard finds 81 survivors and eight dead on boat crammed with Rohingya refugees adrift in the Andaman Sea. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pWjHsr

Living with the Volcano

Life in the shadow of an active volcano might be risky but people living near Mount Vesuvius in Italy are there to stay. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bVur5F

Russian diplomats use hand-pulled trolley to cross N Korea border

It took group of eight 32 hours by train and two hours by bus to reach the border on 'long and difficult' journey home. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bEDJmm

Facebook signs deals with three more Australian media firms

Australia's parliament passed landmark legislation on Thursday requiring global tech giants to pay for news content. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ZTwQYU

Biden’s trade nominee vows ‘worker-centric’ model to protect jobs

US Trade Representative nominee's stance suggests permanent shift away from liberalisation policies of pre-Trump era. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ZRYNjI

Sri Lanka finally lifts ban on burial of COVID victims

Controversial ban imposed since March last year lifted after months of protests by Muslim and rights groups. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bGkd8X

Brazil surpasses 250,000 COVID deaths, a year after first case

The South American country has the world's second-highest death toll after the United States. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aVLLb7

India tightens regulatory grip on social media companies

Big Tech firms will be obliged to remove content within 36 hours of receiving a legal order, according to new rules. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/305mmG1

US jobs market shows signs of improvement but challenges ahead

Weekly jobless claims tumbled by 111,000 last week to three-month low, as demand for US goods rose strongly in January. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aTcJQD

UK imposes new sanctions on generals, Myanmar tensions mount

Six generals cited over rights abuses and companies told not to work with military-linked businesses after Feb 1 coup. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2O3ty2k

Dutch parliament says China’s treatment of Uighurs is genocide

The Dutch motion says China's actions in Xinjiang, including birth control measures, fall under UN genocide convention. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2O1Lcnc

Michael Somare, PNG’s ‘father of the nation’, dead at 84

Pacific island nation's four-time prime minister was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in early February. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3stSvmF

US attacks ‘Iranian-backed military infrastructure’ in Syria

Pentagon spokesman says move was in response to recent rocket attacks on US troops in Iraq. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bEtgY7

Amazon rainforest plots sold via Facebook Marketplace ads

Protected land reserved for Brazil's indigenous communities is being traded on the social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ssUPKK

Vintage technology: 'It sounds so much cleaner'

Why do people like to use ancient personal organisers and music players? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bDZEKq

Killings in Axum by Eritrea troops ‘may amount to war crimes’

Amnesty says hundreds of civilians were killed by Eritrean troops in Ethiopian town of Axum last November. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ZS0I84

Follow the money: Myanmar coup puts pressure on army businesses

Calls are growing for sanctions on the military's vast business empire after the February 1 coup. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dJEUUd

First asylum seekers from Mexico’s Matamoros border camp enter US

Some of the asylum seekers have been there more than a year due to immigration rules set by former President Trump. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3su7flm

Trial of US citizen charged with terrorism in Venezuela to begin

US State Department spokesman Ned Price called for a fair hearing for Matthew Heath, who was detained in September. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37NYVVD

Global shares jump on hopes that US interest rates will stay low

Federal Reserve Chair Powell stressed need to return US to full employment, with inflation remaining a lower priority. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3srBWI4

In Pictures: A year on, justice eludes victims of Delhi violence

Many believe the justice system under PM Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist government has become stacked against them. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qZBKQ4

Scuffles in Yangon as Facebook bans all Myanmar military accounts

Pro-military demonstrators punch bystanders after people in the area bang pots and pans to show their disapproval. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uDTOl1

What are ‘vaccine passports’ and should we have them?

Having to prove you have been vaccinated against a disease is not new, but some oppose COVID vaccine passports. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37LDch6

Kazakh president orders ban on foreign ownership of farmland

Kazakhstan, a major producer of grains, oilseeds and meat, is seeking to end a dispute that has prompted protests. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kiOgHK

India, Pakistan agree to stop cross-border firing in Kashmir

In rare move, India and Pakistan agree to 'strict observance' of ceasefire along de facto border in disputed Kashmir. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dJU9MX

UN urges Gulf states to step up to avert Yemen famine

UN aid chief says Yemen on a 'knife-edge' of famine, amid smaller aid contributions from Gulf countries. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NvaDxO

In Pictures: Ecuador prison riots leave dozens dead

Ecuador raises death toll from one of country's bloodiest prison riots, as police chief warns new riot under way. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bwWKac

Australia passes law to make Google and Facebook pay for news

The world-first law is designed to make the tech giants pay news publishers for content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZQQHYo

Myanmar coup: Facebook, Instagram place immediate ban on military

Facebook said deadly violence in Myanmar had brought about the need for the ban on the military. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37LoUwY

Chinese £3,200 budget electric car takes on Tesla

The mini electric vehicle being made by China's biggest carmaker is now outselling Tesla two to one. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NVSpVS

'My campaign outperformed non-disabled influencers'

Disabled influencer Pippa Stacey says "brands are beginning to see our value". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uvqrRB

Australia’s Qantas delays target date for international flights

Airline now says it is aiming to resume international flights in October, as it reported a 75 percent plunge in revenue. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bIerDY

US transport department faults aviation body over Boeing 737 MAX

In new report, US Transportation Department says 'much work remains' in fixing how aviation body certifies new planes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aNLB5I

Justice has failed Sri Lanka civil war victims: UNHCR

Efforts to ensure justice for victims have failed, Michelle Bachelet says while introducing her report on Sri Lanka. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aRvJPN

Gunmen kill 36 in attacks in northern Nigeria

Armed bandits kill people, burn down houses in villages of Kaduna and Katsina states. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37HzlBB

Two dead in shootout between Philippine police, narcotics agents

Video footage of incident in Manila shows officers exchanging fire as pedestrians and shoppers run for safety. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bRwoQz

India plans new social media controls after face-off with Twitter

New Delhi, angry with Twitter for ignoring request to erase accounts, wants content down within 36 hours when asked. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3snkS5S

Australia passes law making Facebook and Google pay for news

The legislation could provide a framework for other countries looking to address platforms' dominant position. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NtiAn9

US report on Khashoggi murder critical for justice: UN expert

White House says unclassified US intelligence report on 2018 murder of Saudi journalist will be released 'soon'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kkhgi8

Biden overturns Trump ban on green card applicants

Trump-era measure restricting many visa applicants cited need to protect US jobs amid COVID-19 pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dKay3W

UK 4G smartphone owners may be due £480m pay-out

Some 29 million people in the UK could be entitled to up to £30 back on Apple or Samsung smartphones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uwvXDu

GameStop surges again as Reddit crashes temporarily

Trading in GameStop shares halted minutes before markets closed but jumped again in late trading. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P0yi9s

Why the 2020 violence in Delhi was a pogrom

The violence was organised and systematic and it appears that the Indian authorities were complicit. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pMuk0V

Judge bans enforcement of Biden’s 100-day deportation pause

Biden proposed the 100-day grace period during his campaign as part of a larger review of immigration enforcement. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NDmeKW

Ghana receives first COVID vaccine through UN-backed COVAX scheme

At least 600,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine arrive in Accra as part of efforts for equitable global access to jabs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3smyi1V

Fears of new COVID variants lead to lengthier travel quarantines

Tighter quarantine requirements due to mutant viruses is delaying the recovery in international travel, analysts say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ummLlf

Clubhouse: What is it and how do you get invited?

The new social-media app has already attracted huge names - and been banned in several countries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dFLsTA

Calls to help US women falling out of labour force grow louder

More than one-third of parents, mostly women, have yet to return to the workforce, largely because of childcare needs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2OWgI6v

Verdict expected in Germany’s landmark Syria torture trial

Court ruling will be the first in the world related to the brutal repression of protesters by the Syrian government. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2P9dpZV

In Pictures: Ecuador Indigenous people march against ‘vote fraud’

Indigenous presidential candidate Perez wants recount in 17 of Ecuador's 24 provinces as his supporters rally in Quito. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ZLmhHm

‘Political move’: Sri Lanka urges rejection of UNHRC resolution

Sri Lanka subjected to 'unprecedented propaganda campaign', foreign minister says in video address to the UNHRC. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dHvvfN

‘Mutual suicide’: US issues stark warning on climate change

'Our heads in the sand at our own peril,' US envoy for climate warns, as leaders discuss security implications. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bDfOU8

Biden, Iraqi PM discuss recent rocket attacks in phone call

The Iraqi PM and the US president say those responsible for recent rocket attacks should be 'held fully to account'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ZLQ828

BBC Micro at 40: How it inspired a generation of coders

Launched in the 1980s the Computer Literacy Project helped people understand the world of computing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qSYOzJ

Apple buys a company every three to four weeks

The technology giant has bought around 100 companies in six years, chief executive Tim Cook has revealed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sjXPJa

US aviation body orders urgent probes of some Boeing 777 engines

Inspections are to focus on Pratt & Whitney engines of the type that failed during a United Airlines flight on Saturday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kistjf

India says COVID strains not behind sudden surge in cases

Officials say mutated versions of coronavirus not responsible for surge in cases in Maharashtra and Kerala states. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pSRtyF

Killing of Palestinian man by Israel an ‘extrajudicial execution’

Report says nephew of the late Palestinian negotiator was left by Israeli soldiers to bleed to death for over an hour. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ZMtJSg

US, Canada pledge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050

Ahead of UN climate summit, small island states and UK warn of ongoing threats to stability as global temperatures rise. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2MjB5cV

Indian climate activist gets bail in sedition case over farm stir

Court says there is 'scanty and sketchy evidence' of sedition in Disha Ravi's efforts to help the protesting farmers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aNDHt1

Biden to call Saudi Arabia’s King Salman about Khashoggi report

Report warns the imminent release of 'explosive' US intelligence document could entangle one of the king's sons. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NVEuyW

‘Crisis within a crisis’: Violence against women surges in Fiji

A nearly year-long curfew for the COVID-19 pandemic, has compounded the dangers faced by women in abusive relationships. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qKMphc

Myanmar set for more protests, as Indonesia steps up diplomacy

Indonesia's foreign minister is trying to build a regional coalition to resolve the crisis triggered by the coup. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ZKJedK

Clubhouse: What is it and how do you get invited?

The new social-media app has already attracted huge names - and been banned in several countries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3szaOqL

US: Police will not face charges in Daniel Prude’s death

Grand jury votes not to indict police officers involved in arrest and suffocation death of 41-year-old man. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37G6YUB

In Pictures: US pandemic toll – one year, half a million lives

Precisely one year on, the United States has surpassed a horrifying milestone of 500,000 deaths from COVID-19. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ker7Gk

Long-serving Saudi oil minister Ahmed Zaki Yamani dies at 90

Sheikh Yamani helped Saudi Arabia command a dominating presence in OPEC from its birth. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NVmTan

Facebook reverses ban on news pages in Australia

Facebook will reverse a decision to block access to news content, Australia's government says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aHRUYj

Spotify to expand into more than 80 new markets

The audio streaming company wants to extend its global reach to include more than a billion extra people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bwLMBn

Covid in Scotland: Drones to carry Covid samples

The medical cargo is being carried up to 40 miles in hard-to-reach parts of Argyll and Bute. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P3v4lL

Augmented reality art: Where your home becomes the gallery

How virtual artworks allow you to see anything from the sun to a giant spider in your own home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dKWO8O

Lam defends China’s plan to ensure only ‘patriots’ rule Hong Kong

Beijing says anyone who 'goes against China and disrupts Hong Kong' must not take office in the semi-autonomous city. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2P7hGgB

Commodity prices at eight-year highs, raising inflation concerns

Commodities are seeing bullish wagers led by hopes that gov't stimulus and near-zero interest rates will fuel demand. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bqconK

US Treasury deputy chief nominee pledges to get tough on China

Wally Adeyemo says he will fight 'unfair economic practices in China' along with tackling inequality in the US. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uz9shs

US energy body to examine climate change threat to power grid

The decision follows power outages in Texas due to extreme cold snap that left millions of people without electricity. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dEgH1C

Electric car maker Lucid Motors to go public with $11.75bn deal

The firm is benefitting from a wave of investments in EV startups, spurred by a rise in Tesla shares in the past year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37GMScV

US detains wife of Mexican drug cartel chief El Chapo

Ex-beauty queen, daughter of an alleged senior Sinaloa cartel member arrested at Dulles Airport outside Washington, DC. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dE2SA7

Rights groups in last gasp bid to stop Malaysia deportation

Groups take court action, send letters of appeal to stop Malaysia from sending 1,200 people back to Myanmar. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pJ6HGz

Clubhouse confirms data spillage of its audio streams

A user has been banned for streaming audio from multiple Clubhouse chatrooms onto their website. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dJA5dD

Yellen’s yardstick: US Treasury chief sees unemployment as key

Janet Yellen says the US's effective unemployment rate is nearly 10%, far higher than the headline rate of 6.3%. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bBqyTg

‘Extremely promising’: 1st dose of COVID vaccine cuts illness

Separate studies from England and Scotland show that risk of illness and hospitalisation reduced from first jab. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aG78gx

US sanctions two more Myanmar generals after protest crackdown

US move follows military's use of force against peaceful protests over the weekend that left two dead. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NmDpk7

Asylum seekers waiting in Mexico rattled by delays to US entry

President Biden has promised to reverse Trump-era programme that forced migrants to stay in Mexico pending US hearings. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aOpV9L

Biden-Trudeau meeting: A ‘return to stability’ after Trump

Joe Biden will hold his first official meeting with a foreign leader, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, on Tuesday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3upDe8g

Dating apps scam committed by criminal from inside prison

A recently reformed criminal shares how he ran romance scams to serve as a warning to others. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dEkNXA

Church of England Vicar ‘games for God’

A London vicar says he was "called by God" to create the virtual 'Church of Chat'. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aHpLk7

Is it worth tracking your carbon footprint?

Apps that offer to track your carbon footprint are becoming more common, but are they any good? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dDAe23

Canada’s parliament says China’s treatment of Uighurs genocide

Non-binding motion comes amid increasing pressure on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to take harder line against China. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3siEubs

South Korea agrees to partial release of blocked Iranian money

South Korea’s move comes after the US reversed two Trump-era moves against Iran. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ORyp7c

Pakistani female aid workers shot dead by assailants

At least four aid workers killed after unidentified gunmen fired at their vehicle in North Waziristan, police say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dBCKFR

What will it take to stay one step ahead of a mutating COVID-19?

Scientists and doctors from around the world explain. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ZFAVzz

Tanzania’s president admits country has COVID-19 problem

President John Magufuli's comments come following WHO warning over the country's 'very concerning' virus situation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kbMCYv

In Pictures: Businesses shut as Myanmar protesters defy military

Tens of thousands rally across Myanmar as part of general strike against the coup despite warnings from the military. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qMJNzq

UAE unveils $1.36bn in arms deals at Abu Dhabi weapons show

Major arms makers attended a convention in Abu Dhabi hoping to swing deals with militaries across the Middle East. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3brwu11

China’s ‘No 1 document’: Beijing steps up focus on food security

China points to 'instability of the external situation' in latest rural policy blueprint, urges boost in seed supplies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qI4FaR

India, China complete troop pullout from disputed border

The two Asian rivals agree to 'disengage' after months of heightened tensions raised the spectre of a full-fledged war. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2MdoacD

Dozens of whales strand at notorious New Zealand bay

Forty-nine pilot whales found at Farewell Spit, the scene of at least 10 pilot whale strandings in the past 15 years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NOlouQ

Israel’s coronavirus vaccines wielding political power

In contrast to long waits in Europe and the US, vaccines are readily available to anyone who wants one in Israel. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aGF3FR

UN appeals for rescue of Rohingya adrift in Andaman Sea

Refugee agency says the refugees have run out of food and water and a number of people have already died. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NRHNXV

China-US trade: Beijing urges Washington to remove tariffs

Wang Yi called on Biden to restore a bilateral relationship damaged under Trump by removing 'unreasonable tariffs'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aIJPTv

Bitcoin keeps climbing after Tesla backing

Having broken through the $50,000 level last week the cryptocurrency has extended its rally this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dAlvVG

What a stem cell ‘reboot’ technique could mean for us?

Bit.bio is working on a method to produce any type of cell in industrial quantities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bsTo83

Facebook in Australia: What happened after news was blocked?

The removal of news sites has led to concerns about the spread of disinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pzjStz

China urges US to stop interference, outlines plan to reset ties

Wang Yi calls on Washington to stop meddling in internal affairs, lift trade restrictions and people-to-people contacts from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bnNN2S

HSBC to move top executives from UK back to Hong Kong: Report

Europe's biggest bank is paring back its global ambitions and refocusing its efforts on Asia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37CbXp9

US to probe certain Boeing 777s as Japan grounds some of the jets

US orders scrutiny of 777s with same type of engine that failed on United Airlines flight forcing return to airport. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pFref9

Australia pulls health ads from Facebook after news blackout

Facebook is playing hardball over a government plan to force technology giants to pay for the news on their platforms. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3k7eJrG

Myanmar begins general strike in face of military threats

Millions expected to join protests calling for restoration of democracy three weeks after military seized power. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NNOPgB

Palestinian vaccine drive faces funding shortfall: World Bank

Bank urges Israel, which has made the most progress globally on vaccination, to give Palestinians its surplus shots. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ZEJ07U

UK to challenge China at UN meeting for Xinjiang access

UK Foreign Secretary will say UN needs 'urgent and unfettered' access to region where Uighurs have been held in camps. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uvo6pY

The video call apps linking home workers with strangers

A number of tech firms are connecting people working from home with strangers via video calls. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3si9Qz0

Sudan devalues currency in effort to access debt relief

Move meets key demand by foreign lenders to help Sudan's transitional authorities overhaul battered economy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aBehyF

After deaths, WHO urges Tanzania to share COVID data, take action

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged Dodoma to take measures against the pandemic and to prepare for vaccinations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aCE5KU

Why are India’s farmers angry? | Start Here

Why are hundreds of thousands of farmers in India protesting against new laws the government says will help them? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sh1yYa

Nigerian military aircraft crashes on approach to Abuja airport

Aviation minister says King Air 350 'crashed short of our Abuja runway after reporting engine failure en route Minna'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NPVmaj

Tennis: Djokovic wins record-extending ninth Australian Open

Novak Djokovic thrashes Daniil Medvedev in straight sets to win his 18th Grand Slam title in Melbourne. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dxa1SC

Facial recognition technology meant mum saw dying son

The technology halves the time it takes police to identify someone - but does it harm human rights? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qE4Xjh

The vaccine debacle and the predatory nature of capitalism

The botched global vaccination campaign is a great illustration of why our current capitalist system does not work. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kgzktK

US sanctions inflicted $1 trillion damage on Iran’s economy: FM

After the US lifts sanctions and rejoins the JCPOA, Iran will expect some form of compensation, FM Zarif says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dxDmfL

A ‘war zone’: Witnesses describe violence at Myanmar protests

Security forces in Mandalay are using increasingly violent and lethal methods to snuff out anti-coup protests. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kaDR0t

Arauz and Lasso advance to Ecuador’s presidential runoff

Socialist Andres Arauz and conservative Guillermo Lasso will compete in the second round of the polls in April. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NukYK2

What are the side effects of the COVID-19 vaccines?

Doctor Amir Khan explains what to expect after getting a coronavirus vaccine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aEK3L7

Israel starts reopening as number of vaccinations nears 50%

Shops are open to all but leisure centres limited to those inoculated or immune showing a 'Green Pass' app. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pDuwj1

Iran: Results suggest primary COVID vaccine 90 percent effective

Iran says its first locally manufactured vaccine has exhibited better-than-expected results in preliminary testing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NhsWq7

United plane suffers engine failure, scatters debris over Denver

The plane with more than 230 on board landed safely at Denver International Airport after the right engine failed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uidACi

US: Ex-policeman implicates NYPD, FBI in Malcolm X murder

Letter written by former undercover NYPD policeman alleges his department and the FBI covered up details of the killing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qG9uSe

Erdogan: Turkey’s common interests with US outweigh differences

Turkish president seeks improvement in ties between the two NATO allies that have been strained over a host of issues. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NP9H6Q

US: Three dead in New Orleans gun store shooting

A man opened fire in a gun store, killing two people, before he was shot dead after customers as staff fired back. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kabBeD

In Pictures: Protests over jailing of Spanish rapper turn violent

Police clash with protesters in Spain on the fifth night of protests against the jailing of rapper Pablo Hasel. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aBRDpQ

In Pictures: Jakarta slammed by monsoon floods

More than 1,300 residents forced to evacuate Jakarta after Indonesian capital hit by severe monsoon floods. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qEOTxL

Global backlash grows after Myanmar forces kill two protesters

UN condemns deadly violence as Singapore warns of 'adverse consequences' and Facebook deletes military's main page. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dzg754

Australia begins COVID-19 vaccinations with Pfizer/BioNTech jab

Up to four million Australians are expected to receive a COVID-19 vaccine voluntarily by March. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qGYALR

Inspiring cultures: Bruce Lee’s Fist of Fury dubbed into Noongar

After inspiring a Noongar family, the movie has been dubbed into an Australian Aboriginal language for the first time. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37ygmJH

Are streaming algorithms really damaging film?

Director Martin Scorsese says streaming algorithms demean cinema and treat viewers as consumers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qDFkio

Tennis: Osaka cruises to second Australian Open title

Japan's Naomi Osaka claims victory over the 22nd-seeded Jennifer Brady, winning her fourth major crown at the age of 23. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NrnGQH

For Lebanese and Iraqis, small victories in a long struggle

Demonstrators in both nations may have been beaten by the system but they are not ready to concede defeat. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sezp3Y

Russian court rejects Navalny’s appeal against jail term

The Kremlin critic appealed a ruling that turned a suspended sentence on embezzlement charges into real jail time. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ZylSYr

Three separate Kabul explosions kill 5, wound 2: Afghan police

It was not immediately clear what caused the blasts but a majority of attacks in recent months have been sticky bombs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37wmFOe

Refugee families like mine cannot bear to wait much longer

President Biden should hold his promise to overturn his predecessor's immigration policies without further delay. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NGHQ92

Trump ally Erik Prince violated Libya arms embargo: UN report

Confidential report finds Prince supplied renegade Libyan general Khalifa Haftar with weapons and foreign mercenaries. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ZwXO8e

How rich is Russia’s President Vladimir Putin?

After revelations of a $1.3bn Black Sea palace, there are questions over the president’s wealth. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37ummU4

The fictional menace of multiculturalism

We should celebrate, not fear, the growing cultural richness of our societies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dzHmwj

How drones have added a new dynamic to conflicts

Drones have become the means of the first choice in modern warfare and are used by state and non-state actors. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bkAMas

Thai PM survives no-confidence vote amid more planned protests

The vote marks the second no-confidence test Prayuth’s government has faced since taking office in July 2019. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37w8LM2

Raids and internet blackouts: Myanmar’s military vs protesters

Myanmar’s military is battling a civil disobedience movement that is growing online. Plus, Britain's digital divide. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Nhv3Ky

Arancha Gonzalez Laya: Are Spanish arms fuelling war in Yemen?

Spain’s foreign minister discusses her country's business opportunities and responds to questions on foreign policy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ufQAns

Monsoon floods hit Indonesian capital, forcing 1,300 to evacuate

While Jakarta residents are used to heavy flooding in the rainy season, scientists warn the floods are getting worse. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37uLREy

India court extends activist Ravi’s detention over farm protests

Disha Ravi accused of 'sedition' over allegedly creating online 'toolkit' intended to help protesting farmers in India. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37zrzKi

Condemnation after Iraqi-Kurd journalists given 6 years in jail

Sentences spark outrage across the Kurdish region where press freedom has been in precipitous decline for some time. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37zbJz4

Is COVID-19 endangering Native American culture?

Tribes say locked in a race against time to save language, customs and history. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ZzFD1O

‘Kimye’ split: Kim Kardashian files for divorce from Kanye West

The filing follows months of leaks and reports that the marriage between the two celebrities was on the rocks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NGUnth

Australia: Facebook has ‘tentatively friended’ us again

Australia PM says government talking to tech giant as standoff results in decline of traffic to country' news sites. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3axOXcW

Myanmar’s minorities join protest in show of unity against coup

Despite misgivings about Aung San Suu Kyi's commitment to autonomy, ethnic groups stress the need to save democracy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2OXxu5l

Dozens of pilot whales die in Indonesia’s Madura Island

Rescue effort launched to save dozens of beached pilot whales but 46 died while only three were returned to sea. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37sBX6o

Margaret Mitchell: Google fires AI ethics founder

She is the second senior figure to leave the online giant's ethics unit over the past few months. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZASi4y

US wary China’s new coast guard law could escalate sea disputes

Washington, DC says language in the law could be used to intimidate Beijing's neighbours in the region amid sea tension. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2OUvVVQ

Argentina health chief asked to resign after VIP vaccine access

Scandal surfaced after a veteran journalist said he received a jab after speaking with the country's health minister. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37rjzef

Israeli study finds Pfizer vaccine 85% effective after first shot

Researchers say a longer follow-up is required to understand the effect of one shot to inform second dose delay policy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qDQ2pk

Colombian army committed 6,400 extrajudicial killings: Court

Killings allegedly presented as combat deaths to boost perception of military gains in conflict against FARC rebels. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qAcGig

Myanmar female protester dies as military crackdown hardens

First death among opponents of the February 1 military coup likely to become a rallying cry for protesters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3k4dg5o

US seen leaving Germans off Nord Stream 2 sanctions list: Report

Report expected to list small number of Russia-linked entities involved in gas pipeline that will supply to Europe. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2OMWbRL

Oil prices extend slide on demand concerns due to US big chill

Investors fear that oil refineries could remain hobbled for weeks after snow storms in southern US states. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dzNdSa

US Treasury chief Yellen: China tariffs stay in place for now

Yellen also says tax hikes would be needed to pay for large infrastructure, climate and education investment plan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uaxoHD

US offers to restart talks with Iran to revive nuclear deal

Iran has said the US must end the 'economic terrorism' of Trump-era sanctions before it returns to compliance. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dvlS3E

Egypt’s el-Sisi offers support to Libya’s new prime minister

El-Sisi welcoming of new interim government in Tripoli represents a recalibration of Egyptian policy, say analysts. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Zyjq44

Huawei turns to pig farming as smartphone sales fall

The Chinese telecoms giant is also pivoting into coal mining technology amid US sanctions on its phones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZuCrVg

China admits it lost four soldiers in 2020 India border clash

Beijing publicly concedes its side suffered casualties in deadly brawl that also killed at least 20 Indian soldiers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dqdqTp

Technocracy is back in Italy – but with a different agenda

Prime Minister Draghi’s economic plans mark a break from neoliberal orthodoxy. Will progressives seize the opportunity? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qu9Ye5

Yemen famine could threaten opportunity for peace, UN warns

UN Yemen mediator Martin Griffiths also called for a stop to a Houthi offensive on the government-held city of Marib. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Ni4CEg

Hong Kong eyes significant overhaul of public broadcaster RTHK

Months-long review comes as the government replaces the broadcaster's director six months before his term expires. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NdBH4u

Africa COVID deaths surpass 100,000 amid second wave

South Africa, where a more contagious COVID-19 variant has been found, accounts for nearly half of continent's deaths. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bgBbuw

Malaysiakini found guilty, fined, over readers’ comments

Malaysia's top court rule online newspaper has 'full responsibility' for its website, including readers' comments. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3axGZAw

‘Sorry’: Brokerage chief at heart of GameStop saga apologises

Brokerage app Robinhood's CEO says he recognises customers were upset about temporary halt in GameStop share trading. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sdwad3

Rich nations ‘hoarding’ a billion doses of excess COVID vaccine

Surplus of vaccine doses sufficient to vaccinate the entire adult population of Africa, according to campaign group. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3s8jdkI

Australia to push ahead with media law despite Facebook blackout

US, Canada, Britain and India back Australia as analysts warn platform's hardball tactics could backfire. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37sv5WA

Rebel Riot: The punk soundtrack to Myanmar’s anti-coup protests

Inspired by protesters in Hong Kong and Thailand, Myanmar's youth aim to grab the world's attention. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dpZ6u0

'Smart' face masks promise high-tech protection

BBC Click's Lara Lewington puts some "smart" face masks to the test. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pxMQKy

UK to launch 'high risk' science agency

The new agency will help "cement the UK's position as a science superpower", the government says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bkUL8U

The search widens for hot rocks that provide power

Geothermal power projects have seen a surge of investment as countries encourage renewable energy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3udbfIz

US hits Belarusian officials with travel bans for crackdown

US secretary of state announces sanctions on 43 Belarusian nationals hours after two journalists are sentenced. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qCMxiE

South African COVID variant may reduce vaccine protection: Pfizer

Researchers find South African COVID variant could reduce Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine antibody protection by two-thirds. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37okX1b

It is time to end extractive tourism

The pandemic presents us with a great opportunity to do away with the destructive mass tourism industry. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3u6Nxhf

US: Severe cold, power outages cause major water problems

Millions of Texas residents suffer water and power cuts as sustained cold snap enters its sixth day. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37GQyLR

'Roaring Kitty' GameStop investor hit with lawsuit

Keith Gill is being sued over claims he duped fellow investors into buying its shares last month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3auTywn

YouTube: Voice of Wales channel accused of racism

Several politicians criticise Voice of Wales' activities following a BBC Wales investigation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pykb7U

Handforth Parish Council Zoom meeting dogged by rows again

Thousands tune in for the latest Handforth Parish Council meeting but Jackie Weaver is not present. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3baH3oW

Nasa Perseverance rover: How this Mars landing will be different

Nasa's Perseverance rover is aiming for Jezero Crater, considered “too dangerous” for previous spacecraft. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37mGU0u

Australia news code: What’s this row with Facebook and Google all about?

A law that would force tech firms to pay for news is being closely watched globally. We explain why. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bkdiCl

Broadband credit score mistake 'cost me thousands'

Omar Khalid says a mistake by broadband provider Virgin Media damaged his credit score for years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bdGESE

Myanmar protesters urge China to condemn coup, will Beijing act?

Protesters accuse China of backing Myanmar generals, but analysts say Beijing does not favour a return to military rule. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qyaac7

Erdogan: Turkey to start lifting COVID curbs in March

Turkey's president says a plan on reopening cafes and restaurants, shut down for months, is to be announced soon. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ODfFbt

Myanmar detainees near 500 as hackers go after military websites

Arrests stepped up as protesters pour onto streets in opposition to the coup and civil servants go on strike. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3s4NqBa

A day in the life of a New York retail stock investor

After losing his job as a line cook at a New York City restaurant, Pablo Batista threw himself into the stock market. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3u9dzRa

World’s oldest DNA sequenced from million-year-old mammoths

Scientists sequenced DNA from the teeth of mammoths discovered in Siberia in the 1970s. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3doi1oU

For foreign investors in Myanmar, coup adds new uncertainties

Possibility of Western sanctions leaves foreign entrepreneurs in Myanmar worried about their future prospects. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3docpLx

Broken news: Facebook blocks Australia pages in dispute over law

Outrage as latest Facebook salvo against 'pay for news' plan leaves pages of news companies, essential services dark. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ubqMZo

US state gives vaccines to aides for elderly, drawing criticism

Massachusetts giving vaccine priority to elderly residents' aides fuels frustrations of those still waiting for jabs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ZpmHCK

Omegle: Children expose themselves on video chat site

Omegle links up random people for virtual video and text chats, and claims to be moderated. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37qJLWp

Black and LGBT Edinburgh University students attacked in Zoom meeting

The attackers shouted racist slurs and played pornography during the University of Edinburgh event. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3k0rwff

Trustpilot removed 2.2 million bogus reviews in 2020

The review website publishes its first transparency report as its own sector comes under scrutiny. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3auDafl

Omegle: Children expose themselves on video chat site

A BBC investigation finds what appears to be children exposing themselves to strangers on the website. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37oE0IA

Xanana Gusmão condemned over visit to paedophile priest

East Timor independence hero criticised for meeting Richard Daschbach ahead of priest's trial for child sex abuse. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jVpJIA

Biden and Netanyahu have first call after delay

US president and Israeli PM discussed regional issues, including Iran and recent diplomatic normalisation deals. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dm9Md0

Beirut blast: Where is justice six months on?

The Stream also looks at the latest in Ethiopia's conflict and Filipino nurses in the COVID-19 crosshairs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dhFaJT

Biden says China to pay price for human rights abuses

US president says his country will reassert its global role on human rights and will work to get China to protect them. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bbudGY

UN chief: CAR peacekeeping force needs 3,700 reinforcements

The UN chief says 2,750 military reinforcements and 940 additional police are needed to help the peacekeeping mission. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2OGiW9X

‘Oil, arms sales, money’: What became of Libya’s revolution?

Ten years after Libya’s Day of Revolt, Al Jazeera's Imran Khan recalls the hope and optimism he witnessed in 2011. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bfhjrC

In Pictures: Myanmar’s coup opponents gather for major protests

Southeast Asian country has seen daily demonstrations since February 6, drawing hundreds of thousands of people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ptPLne

US President Biden says no to ‘defunding the police’

US President would put more money into local policing to hire more diverse officers and train them better for the job. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pvJRC6

Death toll rises as severe winter storm sweeps US

Millions without power and at least 20 dead as southern and central US gripped by record-breaking cold weather. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NzCTi6

Secrets of the Arab Café

The stories behind four iconic cafés in Marrakesh, Cairo, Algiers and Hebron and their role in conversation and culture. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rXosUb

US sells $200m in weapons to Egypt despite human rights abuses

The $197m sale of Raytheon's Rolling Airframe Missiles was requested by the Egyptian navy to improve coastal defences. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3anXiQh

Gumtree Shpock tie-up could raise fees and reduce choice, warns watchdog

Competition watchdog fears sale of marketplace Gumtree by eBay to owner of Shpock could raise prices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3diTJwQ

'Spy pixels in emails have become endemic'

Email app Hey reveals that two-thirds of the messages it handles contain the hidden trackers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NC5KCr

App flap: Twitter’s India troubles give local rival Koo a lift

Koo has a fraction of the users of Twitter but has surged recently after endorsements by Indian politicians. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jVCUJu

Japan kicks off COVID vaccine drive with healthcare workers

Japan begins mass inoculation campaign with just five months to go before the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dmnTiC

Boeing backs Trump plane emission rule seen by US states as weak

In lawsuit against US environment agency, 12 states said the rule lags 'existing technology by more than 10 years'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3u4j0Rh

Japan’s ruling party wants women – not their views – at meetings

Liberal Democratic Party to let female legislators join key party meetings as observers, amid complaints over sexism. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3psEymQ

New Zealand troops to leave Afghanistan after 20-year deployment

Six remaining personnel leaving in May ending what PM Ardern describes as nation's 'longest-running' deployment. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dh88JT

UN warns of Myanmar violence, as protesters create gridlock

Thousands throng streets of Yangon in bid to shatter military's claims that coup has widespread public support. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3prOMnC

UN condemns ‘reckless’ Iraq rocket attack as US weighs response

Washington, European allies promise to hold attackers accountable but say it is too early to know who is responsible. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dlVF7M

North Korea ‘tried to hack’ Pfizer for COVID-19 vaccine

South Korean intelligence services did not say when alleged attack took place or whether it was successful. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NCYsyE

Wife of N Korea’s Kim appears in public for first time in a year

Ro Sol Ju, who had not been seen since January 2020, photographed with her husband at a concert. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3b9nKwo

Biden team looks to repair US ties with Europe in first NATO meet

US defence secretary to meet in Brussels with NATO counterparts to discuss alliance's future, situation in Afghanistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3u0HhI1

Trump lashes out at McConnell as Republican rift deepens

Donald Trump slams Republican legislator Mitch McConnell, who has blamed former US president for Capitol riot. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3u74FUc

ZoomOut: Waving goodbye to awkward video call endings

ZoomOut, a device which ends a video call at the pull of a cord has been developed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bga5DJ

Israel blocks shipment of Russian Sputnik V vaccine to Gaza

Palestinian Authority accuses Israel of stopping 1,000 doses intended for medical workers to blockaded Gaza Strip. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ZjuDFV

Is coronavirus putting Europe’s Roma further behind?

Romani and Traveller communities across continent face urgent economic and social challenges amid pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pppCpF

Dozens dead after bus plunges into canal in central India

Police say at least 37 passengers killed after a bus fell off a bridge into a canal in Madhya Pradesh state. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37jVRjR

Bangladesh court sentences five to death for killing US blogger

The five are members of an armed group accused of killing Avijit Roy, a US citizen of Bangladeshi origin, in 2015. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aoU5Qp

Experts puzzled by dramatic fall in coronavirus cases in India

Experts say herd immunity or pre-existing protection from the virus are among several reasons for sudden drop in cases. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3duIT75

Guinea Ebola death toll rises to five as vaccine roll-out begins

Government tracking down people who potentially had contact with Ebola victims and will rush vaccines to affected areas. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2N2LZ7u

The Biden administration can make a difference in the Middle East

But only if it abides by these four principles when putting together its foreign policy towards the region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3u6crhc

Seoul questions North Korean man who crossed armed border

Man was found early morning on Tuesday near a checkpoint on the eastern end of the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rV3YLK

Saudi woman handed death sentence for killing Bangladeshi maid

Saudi court sentences Ayesha al-Jizani to death for killing Abiron Begum in March 2019, says a Bangladeshi official. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3de7Wep

Fake Amazon reviews 'being sold in bulk' online

A Which? investigation found 10 sites offering fake Amazon Marketplace reviews from as little as £5 each. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3u1jTtD

Engineer creates robotic glove to help strengthen grip

An engineer came up with the idea after seeing his aunt, who has multiple sclerosis, struggle with tasks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3s0bTrk

Amazon vs Reliance: Why are two of the world's richest men in court?

A tussle over an Indian grocery store pits Amazon and Reliance against each other in court. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3u2BLo8

Nine Hong Kong activists go on trial over huge democracy rally

Two plead guilty with veteran politician Martin Lee among those charged over one of 2019's biggest democracy protests. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dpwcKm

Philippines police raid targets displaced Indigenous students

21 Lumad students taken from a Catholic university shelter in an operation described by police as a 'rescue' mission. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3apowWN

As Chinese film goers pivot to local content, Hollywood loses out

A preference for local movies as well as ongoing US-China tensions have eroded the market for Hollywood movies in China. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2LSOhoT

Stocks extend bull run on hopes of quick economic recovery

Optimism about a rapid global recovery and low interest rates push Asian shares higher, extending their recent gains. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2OwI8zF

‘Vaccine nationalism’ will hurt all countries: New WTO chief

WTO's incoming chief said members should speed up efforts to lift export restrictions on medicines and supplies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37i0Kdw

Ardern condemns Australia for revoking ISIL suspect’s citizenship

New Zealand prime minister says Australia revoked the citizenship of a woman detained in Turkey over ISIL links. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2LZON4I

Why manufacturing is the biggest hurdle in climate change fight

Bill Gates says governments and investors need to find ways to reduce emissions from steel- and cement-making. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pq6J6b

Myanmar blocks internet for second night in bid to choke protests

Blackout follows 10th day of protests marked by prominent military presence and rubber-coated bullets used in Mandalay. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tVKN6e

Full-face hot-wax TikTok videos prompt warnings

Skin experts raise health-and-safety concerns about the videos, which do not carry a warning. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pk1O6N

The hypercar maker who was told to give up his dream

Mate Rimac struggled to get anyone to believe that cutting edge sportscars could be made in Croatia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZjIU5d

Texas freeze leaves millions in northern Mexico without power

Mexico’s government-owned utility says operations were stunted as the winter storm in Texas froze natural gas pipelines. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jTAqLv

Economic sanctions are damaging the environment

The US cannot become a climate leader without addressing the environmental impacts of its economic sanctions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rRo9u3

Iran vows to limit nuclear inspections if partners fail to act

Iran said it will scale back its comprehensive international nuclear inspections next week if world powers fail to move. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3u2MnDi

Disha Ravi: Arrest of young Indian activist triggers outrage

Free speech concerns raised after Disha Ravi arrested for sharing 'toolkit' with information on the farmers' protest. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3alDtcv

Red Sea coral reefs ‘under threat’ from Israel-UAE oil deal

Experts and activists warn that deal to bring Emirati crude to a pipeline in the Red Sea port of Eilat can cause leaks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pmNk6b

Is it safe for pregnant women to have a COVID-19 vaccine?

This is how the coronavirus, and the new vaccines, may affect pregnancy, breastfeeding, sperm counts and fertility. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37fslMk

Palestinian literary poet Mourid Barghouti dies at 76

Celebrated Palestinian poet Mourid Barghouti passed away in Amman on Sunday after spending most of his life in exile. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rS3uG8

In Pictures: Russia and France bury their dead 200 years later

Officials gathered to rebury the remains of 126 people who died during Napoleon's 1812 retreat. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jNua8l

Bill Gates: Solving Covid easy compared with climate

Solving global warming would be “the most amazing thing humanity has done”, says the billionaire. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3u1PviP

Hajiya Gambo Sawaba: ‘The most jailed Nigerian female politician’

The political activist was publicly flogged, had her hair shaved off with a broken bottle and was imprisoned 16 times. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2LPhJfs

Peru’s foreign minister resigns over COVID vaccine scandal

Elizabeth Astete steps down amid a growing scandal over politicians receiving jabs well before the general public. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aiUt34

Health check: Measuring vital signs with a smartphone

Lara Lewington looks at technology which can help with remote diagnosis and health monitoring. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LPGqsc

Asian shares at record highs on global vaccine hopes

Successful global roll-out of vaccines has raised hopes of a rapid economic recovery helped by large US fiscal stimulus. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3alamG7

Myanmar military tries ‘divide and rule’ in bid to cement power

Ethnic minorities say they feel betrayed by politicians who have taken jobs with military's State Administration Council from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ua9BHY

S Korea eases COVID curbs for businesses, plans vaccine roll-out

Authorities push back curfews for restaurants and cafes, allows bars and clubs to open but keep limits on gatherings. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ZimvFG

Covid-19: How did a volunteer panel react when we showed them an anti-vax video?

We showed eight people a viral video filled with falsehoods. Did it change their minds? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tT3XtD

After its worst shrinkage, Singapore sees 2021 economic rebound

With more stimulus expected, government forecasts growth of between 4-6 percent in 2021, but recovery seen as 'uneven'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dbhg2A

Biden promises to re-engage the US with the world in upcoming G7 meet

In his first event with other G7 leaders, Biden will discuss COVID-19, China and the global economy, White House says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jQ20JV

‘Down with the dictatorship’: Protests continue in Haiti

Protesters denounce international support for President Jovenel Moise amid dispute over when his term ends. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3b5CBaT

Japan’s economy performed better than expected in last quarter

But the recovery is slowing and economists expect Japan's economy to shrink again this quarter due to the pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2OF9zYg

Syrian air defences ‘intercept Israeli aggression over Damascus’

Syrian army says Israeli military jets flew over the Golan Heights to hit targets on the edge of Damascus. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NuJgTP

Myanmar protests resume, Internet restored as military circles

Armoured vehicles on streets of Yangon as people continue protests for restoration of civilian government. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37fsuPM

New Zealand outbreak involves UK variant of virus: Ardern

Origin of the cases, involving the same family, is still being traced as Auckland begins three-day lockdown. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37fdDoo

Computer says go: Taking orders from an AI boss

As artificial intelligence systems get more prevalent, some of us already have computers as managers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37eH7Tj

Ahead of Sahel summit, where do France and G5 countries stand?

France expected to announce Barkhane troop drawdown as Sahel leaders increasingly mull negotiations with armed groups. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37bWzzy

Biden aide resigns after ‘unacceptable’ threats against reporter

Deputy Press Secretary TJ Ducklo says remarks to female journalist were 'abhorrent, disrespectful and unacceptable'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aidjao

DR Congo: Several killed in attacks on Lubumbashi military camps

Four troops, one civilian killed in separatist militia attacks on military sites in the country's second-largest city. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jPF7WT

There is still hope for the British left

Despite the defeat of Corbynism, the left in the Labour Party can still stage a comeback if it tackles the right issues. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qlGsqV

Lockdown and in love: Can apps help our relationships?

Couples explain how tech has helped strengthen their relationships during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qpldV6

What’s happening in Myanmar?| Start Here

Why did Myanmar’s military overthrow the government? And what does it mean for democracy? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ZfQdei

Bitcoin nears $50,000 as it reaches record

Bitcoin has been buoyed in recent months by endorsements from the likes of Paul Tudor Jones and Stan Druckenmiller. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3b97njr

Spain’s Catalonia holds key election amid fears over COVID

Vote could signal appeal of Catalan secessionists and the political trajectory of the pro-independence movement. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jQSnuu

From Pakistan to India: Tracing my grandmother’s refugee journey

After my grandmother died, I turned to online tools to virtually piece together a part of her life she never discussed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qxfmgJ

Transcript: Mitch McConnell’s Trump impeachment speech

Donald Trump was acquitted on a charge of 'incitement of insurrection' over the January 6 US Capitol riot. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rPFVOc

Lebanon launches COVID vaccine drive, PM to wait ‘turn’: Live

After a sharp rise in COVID infections, Lebanon starts vaccine drive as PM Hassan Diab says he will wait his 'turn'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2LNy3NO

In Hong Kong, freedom of expression is shrinking fast

Under the 2020 National Security Law, intimidation of activists and journalists and self-censorship are on the rise. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NuImag

15 sailors kidnapped off Nigeria return to Turkey

Survivors recount stories about death threats they endured during their captivity in a forest. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pd71gA

New generation faces old guard in Kosovo election

As Kosovars head to the polls, a new generation of politicians is seeking to tap into widespread disillusionment. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3d8ukpv

UAE jails Jordanian for 10 years for criticising Jordan’s gov’t

HRW says Ahmed Etoum was sentenced in October solely for peaceful Facebook posts on corruption, inequality in Jordan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tVMAbu

Guinea sees first Ebola deaths since 2016

Four deaths from Ebola hemorrhagic fever occurred in the southeastern region of Nzerekore, officials say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jNTcEn

Huge rallies in Myanmar for ninth day as army steps up arrests

Tens of thousands take to streets as the military hunts protest backers and steps up arrests. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jLVljC

In Pictures: Protest in Cyprus draws water cannon, arrests

Police in Nicosia use water cannon, tear gas to disperse protesters rallying against corruption and COVID response. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Zdd75R

Thirteen Turkish civilians killed as anti-PKK operation ends

Defence chief Hulusi Akar says 48 PKK fighters were killed in clashes with 13 Turkish civilians found dead in a hideout. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ddyFYq

In Pictures: Strong quake off Japan’s Fukushima

Powerful earthquake off the coast of northeastern Japan leaves dozens injured. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Zcn97z

Egypt unearths ‘world’s oldest’ mass-production brewery

Egyptian-American team finds a high-production brewery believed to be more than 5,000 years old. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2LNd2mo

After acquittal, Trump says ‘our movement has only just begun’

Trump slams 'witch hunt' impeachment trial, pledges to continue journey to achieve 'American greatness'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NmQ6Lo

Dating coach Haifa Barbari shares her top tips on finding love in lockdown

Author and dating coach Haifa Barbari shares her top tips on how to find love in lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OCnwGo

Senate readies to vote on Trump impeachment: Live

Democrats and Trump's lawyers make their closing arguments as the Senate ponders an 'incitement of insurrection' charge. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rMDLyX

Rebecca Black’s Friday 10 years on: ‘I’ve never regretted it’

The infamous tune is 10 years old. But the backlash didn’t put Rebecca Black off making new music. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/379e4AA

White House says no call planned to Saudi Arabia

President Joe Biden has announced an end to US support for a Saudi-led coalition's war in Yemen. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jT1KK8

Italy’s Draghi sworn in as PM amid daunting challenges

Mario Draghi heads unity government called on to confront Italy's coronavirus crisis and economic slump. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2LPT0YA

Nigerian police beat, arrest protesters at site of Lekki shooting

Activists called for protests after reopening of Lekki toll gate where security forces shot at demonstrators in October. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qoK6jW

SARS is no more, but Nigerians say police abuse still here

Months after official scrapping of notorious unit in wake of mass protests, allegations of police abuse persist. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37aQlzX

Project Wave: Exposed media corruption scandalises South Africa

A South African media empire is revealed to have been paid millions in exchange for pro-government coverage. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tSGGrz

Oxford University to test COVID vaccine response in children

About 300 volunteers to be enrolled in the first study on immune response in children to the AstraZeneca vaccine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37sBWzB

How to ready kids for the real world while raising them with joy?

Author Nikesh Shukla explores race and parenting in his new book ‘Brown Baby’. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37auXeu

White House denies Biden is snubbing Israel’s Netanyahu

PM Benjamin Netanyahu has downplayed the notion he was being slighted by US President Joe Biden. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qgJHzK

Somalia: Car bomb blast near Parliament kills and wounds several

Explosive-laden vehicle passed through a security checkpoint in Mogadishu causing security forces to open fire. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dcVtrc

BJP deploys its majoritarian tactics against India’s farmers

The ruling party is trying to demonise the farmers' protests by portraying them as a Sikh conspiracy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aZngsx

Critics denounce Lebanese justice system after activist’s killing

Concerns mount that Lebanon might return to the days of political killings witnessed between 2004-2008. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aX6Wse

Several killed, injured in blasts and clashes across Afghanistan

A string of near-daily attacks in recent weeks has killed government officials, judges, journalists and activists. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37cO4EF

Amiriyah bombing 30 years on: ‘No one remembers’ the victims

Families continue fight for justice three decades after deadliest incident of civilian casualties caused by US in Iraq. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3b0zQYD

British human rights lawyer elected as new ICC prosecutor

Karim Khan, 50, won on a second round of voting at the UN with support from 72 nations, 10 more than the 62 needed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jKT5sV

Decades of plundering: Where has Iraq’s oil wealth gone?

Iraq's dire public services, regular power cuts and water shortages have sparked protest across the country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tPqKXj

Melbourne’s third lockdown leaves Australia Open stands empty

Cluster that triggered the renewed restrictions were staying at a quarantine hotel at Melbourne Airport. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Zqhdbf

UN envoy draws rebuke for bid to relax Venezuela sanctions

Opposition forces in Venezuela cry foul saying UN representative is falling into 'regime propaganda' of Nicolas Maduro. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aiaRAA

How Myanmar’s popular uprising aims to topple the junta

Amid crackdown, protesters aim is to take away the military's power by stopping all governance mechanisms from working. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qiiLjf

How I bickered and bonded with a Spotify hacker

Eloise Horsfield communicated with her hacker through song titles picked via the music-streaming app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aWsq8C

Myanmar under pressure at UN as anti-coup protests rage

More nationwide protests expected on Saturday demanding the country's generals relinquish power. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pbaj3S

US judge will not stop land transfer for mine in Arizona

The ruling means the land transfer can now take place by mid-March under a timeline approved by Congress. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qhbSyp

UK economy suffers record 9.9 percent slump in 2020

Many economists think the rebound will be slower than the Bank of England's projections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2LMcIo4

Huawei takes HSBC to court as it tries to stop extradition

The Chinese giant is trying to stop the extradition of its chief financial officer from Canada to the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rXH0Ur

Valentine's Day: How to pimp your dating profile

Top tips from a dating expert on how to improve your 'love life CV' from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d4keWp

Australian Open bars fans after snap COVID lockdown

Tournament organisers group players in 'bubbles' as Victoria state orders lockdown to control a new virus outbreak. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3d5f5gN

What is Clubhouse and why is the audio chat app so popular?

Invitation-only audio chat app exploded in popularity during the coronavirus pandemic when people couldn't get together. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/378WInt

N Korea: Kim fires senior economic official amid deepening crisis

North Korea's border closure, drop in trade and raw material shortages may lead to perfect storm, analysts warn. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qdRjTP

Sisters of freed Saudi activist al-Hathloul demand ‘real justice’

Loujain al-Hathloul was released on Wednesday but her family wants her travel ban to be lifted. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qgoh5M

It is time to prioritise education for recovery

Longer term efforts to fund education equitably should be at the heart of the recovery from the pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NhuDU6

Ahmadi man killed in targeted attack in northwest Pakistan

Abdul Qadir has been shot dead at his homoeopathic clinic in Peshawar's Bazikhel area, latest in a series of attacks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pdrmT4

Europe’s battered tourism industry sees little respite in 2021

Holiday nights in Italy, Spain and Greece fell by at least 70 percent last year, European data show. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/373fwo8

UN warns COVID hardship could swell ranks of child soldiers

Top UN official says coronavirus pandemic has also hampered efforts to protect children in conflict zones. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rKeW6H

Tokyo Olympics chief Yoshiro Mori resigns over sexist comments

Yoshiro Mori quits after his remarks disparaging women's participation in organising the Games caused an outcry. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/376Rt7Q

The Killing Field

We investigate explosive revelations about killings and cover-ups by Australian special forces in Afghanistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jJejYj

Lunar New Year show sparks racism row over blackface

In a second incident in China since 2018, performers for a TV show wore outfits depicting Africans, darkened their skin. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3afw2DH

‘Mate! No Google?’ Australia faces life without key search engine

Google opposes a planned law that would force it and Facebook to pay Australian publishers for news content. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3adeyrx

Spending on green economic stimulus is slowly rising, study finds

Of the $14.9 trillion in public stimulus spending to offset the pandemic, $1.8 trillion being used for green purposes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3p9l1Yx

Eight overseas cricketers in top bracket for India’s IPL auction

Eight overseas cricketers and two Indian players slotted in the highest bracket of Indian Premier League auction. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3abwsdX

US prosecutors launch criminal probe into GameStop mania: WSJ

Loss-making US retailer's shares soared from $20 to $483 over two weeks last month driven by social media chatter. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/378DkqR

Lidia Thorpe: The Indigenous woman shaking up Australia

Granddaughter of a revered Indigenous matriarch takes her fight for justice and equality to the federal parliament . from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pe7S0g

US, Europe accuse Russia of blocking Ukraine war solutions

US diplomat leads charge in pressing Moscow to 'immediately cease its aggression' in eastern Ukraine, Crimea occupation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rJDP2n

The global race to produce hydrogen offshore

There is much excitement about the prospect of making hydrogen on offshore windfarms. Could it work? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d5r1z6

Brazil says Amazon COVID-19 variant three times more contagious

Health Minister Eduardo Pazuello suggests that vaccine works against new variants without providing evidence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cZcHZ8

Biden says US faces ‘national emergency’ amid vaccine shortage

But help is on the way, he says, as the US is now 'on track' to have enough supply for 300 million by the end of July. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3acvQFd

Pakistan’s top court bans execution of people with mental illness

Ruling applies to those with serious mental health problems preventing them from understanding nature of punishment. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aVoDIx

Malaysia to extend COVID vaccination to all foreigners in country

Ministers have given approval to giving jab to millions of non-Malaysians as it battles surging cases. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3d1dE2V

Venezuela grants house arrest to jailed state oil firm managers

Aryenis Torrealba and Alfredo Chirinos of PDVSA were convicted of leaking information to the US government. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Z5r7yD

In Pictures: Haitian police tear gas protesters, journalists

Police accused of attacking journalists who were covering protests against President Jovenel Moise in Port-au-Prince. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Ng27lA

Iranian nuclear scientist killed by Israeli automated gun: Report

The Jewish Chronicle says Israeli-led team of 20 plus agents killed Mohsen Fakhrizadeh using a one-tonne smuggled gun. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rMVsOV

Indian rescuers drill tunnel to look for trapped workers

More than 35 workers are trapped in the Himalayan tunnel after a flash flood destroyed dams and bridges in Uttarakhand. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2LJpTWS

The key to lasting peace in the Caucasus is reconciliation

Sustainable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan can only be achieved through civil society-led reconciliation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/372vbUy

US calls for release of jailed Turkish rights activist Kavala

US State Department says philanthropist Osman Kavala has been jailed for more than three years on 'specious' charges. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Z5MnnY

This Lunar New Year: Good for China’s factories, bad for travel

Working from home has driven up overseas demand for Chinese exports, keeping workers in factories during the holiday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Z7WtVw

US puts climate migrant protections on the table

Joe Biden asks officials to submit report on climate-related displacement and migration, a move welcomed by advocates. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Z7c1bS

‘It was a dream’: Remembering the fall of Egypt’s Hosni Mubarak

Ten years after Egypt's President Mubarak stepped down, a protester remembers a night of hope and celebrations in Cairo. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jDkD3k

US airline set to buy flying electric taxis for airport runs

United Airlines plans to buy 200 of the aircraft to fly passengers to airports within the next five years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d4EnvA

The cinemas now hiring out their screens to gamers

With cinemas badly by Covid-19 restrictions they are looking for new revenue streams. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LIIbHM

Our Time Machine: A Story of Love and Loss

Shaken by his father’s Alzheimer's diagnosis, a Chinese artist sets out to create a magical play based on their lives. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rIBdlj

Malaysia’s economy shrank in 2020 by the most since Asian crisis

Economy shrank by a worse-than-expected 5.6 percent last year, with lockdowns likely to lead to more pain, analysts say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jDNZi8

Myanmar’s youth look to future – not past – as they battle coup

Protesters are all too aware of the risks of protesting, but say they cannot accept a future under military rule. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NiW6V7

Nepal bans three Indian climbers for faking Mt Everest summit

Narender Singh Yadav, Seema Rani Goswami, team leader Naba Kumar Phukon banned from climbing Nepal peaks for six years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3a74YWT

India reaches deal with China on border troop disengagement

India's defence minister announces breakthrough in Parliament after months-long standoff on the disputed border. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jPhpdv

Tokyo 2020’s Mori to resign over sexist comments: reports

Former prime minister ignited anger after he moaned that female members of Japan's Olympic Committee talked too much. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NbDkiC

India legislators move to rival Koo as row with Twitter escalates

India expresses 'strong displeasure' over Twitter refusing to comply with orders as BJP members move to homegrown rival. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Z74euQ

Haiti police clash with protesters as president targets judges

Police fired tear gas on people marching against President Jovenel Moise in Port-au-Prince targeted reporters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jA3jwk

New arrests in Myanmar, as US moves to sanction coup leaders

US goes after Myanmar funds as it increases pressure on generals to relinquish power. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3palqdx

Avoiding the ‘Two-Faced Blade Demon’ as the Year of the Ox looms

With the help of her plump white birds, Taiwan fortune teller promises life will start to get better in mid-June. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3paIcBK

Why the ‘savage’ K2 peak beckons the daring, but rarely in winter

The world’s second-highest peak has killed one climber for every four who succeeded in reaching its summit. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2MJ9RwM

The Fans Who Make Football: Liverpool FC

How Liverpool FC became a symbol of defiance for its city and grew into one of the most popular teams on earth. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Z2m55X

B’Tselem’s ‘bombshell’ apartheid report: Stating the obvious

The Israeli NGO's acknowledgement of Israel's apartheid is just a small step in the right direction. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2OpcjJa

Love Island star Luke M's post 'breached advertising rules', watchdog says

The advertising watchdog upheld a complaint about a video shared last year by the reality star. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cZyWOK

Twitter's 'extraordinary year' sees record revenues

The messaging platform saw healthy growth for earnings and user numbers as online activity boomed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qaziph

Huawei boss hopes for better relations with US

The US currently blocks the sale of key technical components to Huawei on national security grounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MH4UEF

Lawyer gets stuck with cat filter during virtual court case

A Texas lawyer discovered his face had been replaced by a cat video filter during a court session on Zoom from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/370M7uV

Fake Covid videos 'will cost lives'

Sima Kotecha follows the origins of a "dangerous" viral video about a false Covid-19 treatment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36ZegCy

Bill to help Hong Kong protesters stay in US as refugees revived

Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act aims to help residents of Chinese-controlled city gain refugee status in the United States. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aUsjdC

Asian stocks scale new highs as company profits rise

Toyota's latest earnings beat analyst forecasts, as did those of US tech firms Lyft and Twitter. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Odmdxh

Zombie nation: UK risks creating unviable firms, think-tank warns

Resolution Foundation says government loan guarantees incentivise banks to lend to firms with weak prospects. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36ZfYE5

India’s spending on women’s safety ‘grossly inadequate’: Oxfam

Fund named after 23-year-old woman raped and killed in 2012 low on resources and under-utilised, report finds. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3p8BHQ1

Australian court extends detention of Algerian-born Benbrika

Australian court says Abdul Nacer Benbrika, can still be detained beyond his prison term given security risk. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Of9b2i

‘They were warned’: Experts on India’s Himalayan glacier disaster

Experts tasked by India's Supreme Court to study impact of receding glaciers on dams had warned the government in 2014. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tJaUNK

Eli Lilly’s COVID antibody drug combination gets US nod

Two-drug combination aims to help patients with mild COVID-19 symptoms from becoming more severe. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3a7Vrz7

UK quarantine violators face heavy fines, up to 10 years in jail

Anyone attempting to conceal travel history to 'red list' countries could face a $13,800 fine and imprisonment. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3a2O7Vl

South Korea’s jobless rate hits 21-year high as COVID cases rise

Bleak unemployment picture contrasts sharply with view that South Korea's economy has outperformed its developed peers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2LzhHrY

Myanmar military raids Aung San Suu Kyi’s party headquarters

Raid at end of fourth day of protests marked by use of water cannon, rubber bullets that left two people in hospital. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cYpYks

COVID app triggers overdue debate on privacy in Singapore

Government forced to amend law around app after it emerges police used the data to investigate a number of crimes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rCgrnp

South Korea’s Seoul to test pet cats, dogs for COVID

First case of infection in pets in South Korea was reported in South Gyeongsang Province in January. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rDcEGj

Twitter wraps ‘extraordinary year’ with Q4 jump in users, revenue

The social media giant's revenue grew 28 percent to $1.29bn in the final months of 2020, beating analysts' estimates. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3p4XAzL

Romance fraud on rise in coronavirus lockdown

Authorities warn about the scams criminals employ ahead of Valentine's Day. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OoU0DZ

Conversation apps: 'It's given me a lift in life'

The coronavirus lockdowns have been particularly isolating for many people who live alone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YYIUaR

Amazon-Ambani dispute has foreign investors eyeing India warily

Investors are scrutinising high-stakes retail-sector court case for legal precedents about validity of foreign rulings. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39YGC1z

Women in Kuwait launch online campaign against harassment

Women in the Middle East nation speak about daily harassment they go through as they launch their own #MeToo movement. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cTLSW8

Nepal economy hit as global warming bares snow-covered peaks

Lack of snow leaves hotel rooms empty and impacts crops as Nepal heats by '0.6 degrees Celsius per decade'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tH3LgH

Twitter seeks talks with India over order to remove accounts

India has asked the company to take down 1,178 accounts it says are spreading misinformation about farmer protests. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jIkBrj

Chinese regulators throw spanner in Tesla's works

Elon Musk's electric vehicle firm has been summoned over quality and safety issues with its cars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cVfZg0

Jack Ma swaps drawings with fellow tech billionaire

The Alibaba founder and Japanese technology entrepreneur Masayoshi Son are close friends and share sketches. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tFLQXR

Singapore businessman to end army-linked Myanmar investment

Following coup, director of gaming company Razer says he will exit investment in tobacco firm linked to Myanmar forces. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tHx82w

Bitcoin briefly exceeds $47,000 record, stocks and oil also rise

Bitcoin rises 20 percent after Tesla endorsement; Asian stocks, oil gain on US stimulus hopes and vaccine rollouts. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cUfuTt

Kashmiri man demanding son’s body charged under anti-terror law

Police charge seven people, including father of teenager killed by government forces, under the stringent UAPA law. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cVeBdi

‘Valuable treasure’: Gaza turns to quail as fishing goes belly up

As the Israeli blockade continues to inflict hardship, Palestinians in Gaza are finding innovative sources of income. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3a3lGXg

Water cannon fired as Myanmar protesters defy coup leader’s ban

Protesters take to the streets for a fourth day as international observers call on military to refrain from violence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cYx48H

‘Run!’: India’s glacier disaster survivors recount tunnel escape

Survivors say they clung to scaffolding rods in a tunnel for four hours, keeping their heads above water and debris. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3p4tNHc

Hong Kong’s top court denies bail to Jimmy Lai in security case

Landmark decision marks the first time Hong Kong's top court rules on a case relating to sweeping national security law. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tD5bc9

Biden, Modi discuss climate, ‘democratic values’ in first talks

White House says Biden 'noted that a shared commitment to democratic values is the bedrock for US-India relationship'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2MMznB8

Family of detained Australian adviser to Suu Kyi ‘distraught’

Wife of Sean Turnell, who was detained on Saturday following the Myanmar coup, appeal for his release. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3q2M5u3

Egypt capitalises on bond boom with $3bn borrowing plan

Low borrowing costs, hopes of a vaccine-driven global economic rebound are emboldening investors to bet on risky assets. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cRSaWb

Thailand legalises early abortions; pro-choice groups want more