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Biden opts for diplomacy after review considered lack of progress in convincing Pyongyang to give up nuclear weapons. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3u8P06n

WHO approves Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

Approval comes as cases surge around the world, putting pressure on governments to accelerate vaccination programmes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xCXipd

Unions in Chile lead demands for emergency aid as pandemic bites

Unions demand emergency assistance, higher wages as prolonged pandemic leaves people with nothing to eat. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ubso57

UN calls for restoration of democracy in Myanmar, end to violence

Statement follows warning from special envoy that coup has united people against military and situation is deteriorating from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vD5PGZ

Florida plans to fine social media for banning politicians

The Florida bill proposes fines up to $250,000 per day for companies which violate the rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R9GYvo

Africa’s LGBTQ communities need more protection and support

South Africa should take the lead in the fight against homophobic hate crimes on the continent. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vvfcZ1

Tech Tent: Apple’s ad-tracking bombshell

The programme examines the impact of Apple's new operating system on the ad industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eB5uNS

Insider attacks against Afghan army surged this year: Report

Attacks by Taliban and from infiltrators surged by 37 and 82 percent, respectively, in first quarter, US watchdog says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eK4qaC

The real ‘second-class citizens’ of academia

Whatever injustices he may have endured in his career, Cornel West is still part of the privileged class in academia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3e6giow

At least three killed in landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island

Fears that death toll could rise after heavy rains pounded the area in North Sumatra on Thursday evening. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nHprHe

These people aren't real but could help tackle bias in tech

How technology that generates fake faces is helping to tackle bias in facial recognition systems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xAC6jF

Free oxygen at Sikh temples as India’s COVID crisis worsens

Gurdwaras in and around New Delhi have arranged 'oxygen langar' to provide free oxygen to patients who need it. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gQOQNi

Guantanamo detainee Abu Zubaydah to file complaint with UN agency

The 50-year-old Saudi-born Palestinian was detained in March 2002 on suspicion he was a senior member of al-Qaeda. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gQNRwA

‘Great tragedy’: Stampede at Jewish pilgrimage site kills dozens

A huge stampede at the densely packed Jewish pilgrimage site of Mount Meron killed at least 44 people in Israel. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/332uzMw

Amazon hopes pandemic habits stick after profits triple

The tech giant may be entering a "golden age" as the pandemic boosts its range of businesses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QLrBcy

Thousands poised to flee to Thailand due to violence in Myanmar

Thai foreign ministry says 2,267 Myanmar civilians had crossed into Thailand as of early Friday since fighting erupted. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3e2YB92

The Gangs of Papua New Guinea

101 East meets the gangs of Port Moresby, one of the most dangerous cities in the world. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QHdDsl

China reins in tech giants to curb push into financial system

Under new rules, firms including Tencent, ByteDance must subject themselves to tougher financial regulations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vwwhlk

Gig firms push back against drive towards worker employee status

Firms such as Uber, Doordash say their workers enjoy gig economy's flexibility; labour groups fear creating underclass. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nz306K

Joshua Wong pleads guilty over ‘illegal assembly’ in Hong Kong

Hong Kong activist among four people facing charges after participating in event to mark 1989 Tiananmen mass killing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3e2We6c

South Korean President Moon to visit White House on May 21

Meeting will mark the second in-person summit with a foreign leader from Asia highlighting Biden's focus on the region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/332zQUc

What we know about India COVID variant as virus sweeps South Asia

The variant, named B.1.617, has been reported in some 17 countries, raising global concern. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QKYTJ1

The ransomware surge ruining lives

A coalition is calling for action from governments as victims describe crippling cyber-attacks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R9dr59

Pfizer begins to export US-made COVID shots: Report

First doses of Pfizer's US-made COVID-19 shots sent to Mexico as pressure grows on US to help other countries. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xykIMl

India sees record rise in COVID cases, US aid arrives: Live news

India posts 386,452 new cases as US military plane brings the first emergency supplies to help country battle the surge. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3b8kQc7

Abbas delays Palestinian parliamentary polls, blaming Israel

Critics say Palestinian leader using Jerusalem issue as an excuse to avoid polls that could see Fatah lose to Hamas. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sZkwSY

Families mourn as Brazil hits 400,000 COVID deaths

Brazilians struggle with pain of losing loved ones to coronavirus as country reaches sombre milestone. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eGA5dd

‘Dozens of dead’ in Israel pilgrimage stampede: rescue services

Accident occurred as tens of thousands of mainly ultra-Orthodox Jews were participating in a religious pilgrimage. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3voMSaK

India’s deadly COVID surge follows crowded events

India's devastating second wave was fuelled a series of crowded events, including mass rallies addressed by PM Modi. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3t3IagY

Visualising chemical weapon attacks in the Middle East

Over the past decade, all recorded incidents of chemical weapon attacks in war have been in Syria. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/332kbEg

What is our art doing in their capitals?

Why is the Western public sphere so shocked that Tehran is hosting a vast collection of Western art? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2S2e9kT

The Bay of Piglets

We investigate a preposterous attempt by mercenaries to capture and overthrow Nicolas Maduro, president of Venezuela. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3t5yGBU

Rare tombs from pre-Pharaonic era discovered in Egypt

The findings of 110 tombs could shed light on two important transitional periods in ancient Egypt. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3t1OS7s

Mumbai gravediggers work 24/7 shifts as India’s COVID deaths soar

As India records highest daily deaths, Sayyed Munir Kamruddin says he and his colleagues are working around the clock. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32ZzoGs

Car firms, tech giants feel squeeze of worsening chip shortage

Apple, Samsung, BMW, Ford, Honda say they will either pause production or predict falling sales due to chip shortfall. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aQTtCW

Pittsburgh vs Beijing: Biden takes aim at China in key speech

In first speech to Congress, Biden says the US will stand up to Chinese subsidies to state firms, technology theft. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2S297ov

Duterte ‘reluctant’ to confront China over South China Sea row

Philippine president says Manila owes Beijing 'debt of gratitude' but also says country's sovereignty non-negotiable. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xvFjRr

Alephia 2053: Animated thriller strikes a chord in Arab world

Set in 2053, it follows group of undercover agents plotting to take down hereditary ruler. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sWBKAk

Can Lebanon be saved?

The country’s financial woes have turned the typically festive season of Ramadan into a somber affair. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3t1Crs4

Apple profits double as it squares up to Facebook

Tech rivals both enjoy bumper profits but Apple's latest move could dent Facebook's future sales. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32Yshhu

Samsung handsets push profits to pre-pandemic high

The South Korean business saw its income dented by disappointing results for its chips business. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3u6jCFq

China to fine internet giant Tencent in antitrust blitz: Report

Tencent may be fined at least $1.5bn for not reporting details of investments and anti-competitive practices: Reuters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nw8yPr

China launches key module of space station planned for 2022

Tianhe module is one of three key parts of permanent space station China is building to rival the ISS. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2R9FjGh

New Zealand rugby unions to sell All Blacks stake to US firm

Proposed sale involves a 12.5 percent stake in commercial arm of New Zealand Rugby to private equity firm Silver Lake. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nuY9Uh

In ransomware fight, US government, industry join forces: Report

New task force to focus on regulating cryptocurrencies to rein in hackers who collected almost $350m last year: Reuters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3t1S9DF

Why is India facing a deadly crunch of oxygen amid COVID surge?

A look at reasons behind shortage of medical oxygen as India's underfunded healthcare system struggles. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QwVttp

India COVID cases cross 18m, US to send $100m supplies: Live news

US to send supplies, including nearly a million instant tests on a first flight, as India battles a catastrophic surge. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eFd4Hp

President Joe Biden’s first address to Congress: Full transcript

The US president called for bi-partisan support in what analysts have said was a bold and ambitious speech. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QE8UaR

Why some people are soiling their underwear to help the earth

Farmers and schoolchildren in Australia and New Zealand join global movement to improve health of world beneath our feet from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32ZOw6K

Thousands march in Colombia over tax proposals, rising insecurity

Strike went ahead despite calls to postpone it due to COVID-19, with riot police using tear gas to disperse crowds. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gMrqZp

Biden tells US Congress country ‘moving forward’ amid pandemic

Joe Biden tells Congress 'America is on the move, again' in speech to mark 100 days in office. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32X3MRB

Bowing to pressure, Somalia’s president drops bid to extend term

After clashes in Mogadishu and political pressure, President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed said he would step aside. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2PuF9J3

War rooms, oxygen: India’s IT workers struggle amid COVID surge

Workers say teams are working 13-14 hours daily as they struggle to deliver on projects as colleagues call in sick. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vuKteT

Taiwan accuses Beijing of waging economic war against tech sector

Taiwan, home to world-leading semiconductor firms, has long been concerned about China's alleged industrial snooping. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sZl6Af

Rich or poor, in Zimbabwe crumbling healthcare is deadly for all

Unable to fly out under lockdown, Zimbabwe’s wealthy must take their chances in local hospitals alongside everyone else. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vqqGNz

US orders embassy staff to leave Kabul as it begins troop pullout

The order came two weeks after President Biden announced US troops would leave the country by September. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sYdayY

Google owner sees record profits as lockdown boom continues

Alphabet sees earnings soar as people stuck at home in the pandemic used more of its services. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dV1j0g

Protests against Chad’s new military leadership turn deadly

At least five people killed in Chad as thousands demand a return to civilian rule. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ntrYEz

UN demands combatants protect civilian infrastructure from attack

Security Council resolution strongly condemns 'indiscriminate or disproportionate attacks' depriving essential services. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xuH80W

Arabs Abroad: The Humanitarian and the Healer

A boy rescued from war in Gaza who is now a rescuer himself, and a Jordanian top rheumatologist in the US. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2R2LhJ0

Broader US government surveillance powers won’t make us safer

They will open the door to more abuse. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tYz8Dv

Mind the gap: China’s north-south economic divide seen worsening

Nomura estimates northern China’s share of the national economy shrank to 35.2% last year from 42.9% in 2012. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32UfY5F

Giulio Regeni: Italy braces for key court ruling in murder case

Judge in Rome to decide whether four Egyptian agents accused of murdering the Italian student should stand trial. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32VLtfO

Bank loans create 700 times more emissions than offices: Study

Greenhouse gas emissions from financing polluting firms are far higher than banks' direct pollution, says non-profit. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tZMYW9

India surpasses 200,000 COVID deaths amid record spike: Live news

India reports record 3,293 deaths and 362,902 new cases in past 24 hours as rising infections overwhelm its hospitals. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32RMC89

Big tax hit: Samsung’s Lee family to pay $10.8bn inheritance fee

The tax bill following the death of Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Kun-hee is one of the world's largest ever. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aHfP9R

Saudi Arabia in talks to sell 1% stake in Aramco: MBS

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says Saudi Arabia is negotiating with a 'leading global energy company' for the sale. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Ps7dg0

Sri Lanka cabinet approves proposed ban on burqas in public

Citing national security concerns, Buddhist-majority nation's cabinet clears proposal to ban full-face veils in public. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tZ8JoN

Who owns the Benin bronzes?

Western museums are becoming more open to the repatriation of looted artefacts. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dYgrtP

New immigration bill sparks fears of Hong Kong ‘exit ban’

Bill comes for second reading and may be passed later on Wednesday as critics fear China-style border restrictions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aJoF7l

Self-driving cars to be allowed on UK roads this year

The government previously said it hoped to legalise hands-free driving by spring 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sVlHTj

Internet access: 1.5m UK homes still offline, Ofcom finds

People without internet access were most likely to be aged over 65 or live in low income households. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32WfDQ6

‘Houses of horror’: Child sex abuse in Indonesia’s schools

Latest incident involving a priest who is the principal of a Medan school is driving calls to improve child safeguards. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3t31WJr

Australia to upgrade military bases, expand war games with US

Australia will spend $580m to build new training facilities, upgrade bases in its north to accommodate larger planes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aM7yS9

Brazil regulator denies permission to import Russia COVID vaccine

'Inherent risks' and 'serious' defects highlighted over a lack of information guaranteeing Sputnik V's safety. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2R28FWK

With ships urged to speed up, cargo worth millions lost at sea

The shipping industry is seeing the biggest jump in lost containers in seven years, disrupting supply chains. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nogPoF

First supermoon of 2021 lights up the sky

Making its closest approach to Earth, the bigger and brighter 'supermoon' has delighted sky-watchers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vrrVfx

Iran, US warships in tense Middle East encounter

Iran has not commented on the incident in Persian Gulf, the first such encounter since last April. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xADqmP

‘Yemen’s uprising was magical, spiritual, powerful’

But that all changed when government forces fired on peaceful protesters. A Yemeni demonstrator remembers that day. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32QIXr1

HSBC profits more than double after reversing credit losses

The London and Hong Kong-based bank is planning to cut staff by about 35,000 to drive down costs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vsUzgl

India nears 200,000 COVID deaths, army steps in

Army to provide oxygen and retired medical staff as new daily cases fall which experts blame on drop in testing numbers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vq9jw7

Israel uses ‘apartheid’ to subjugate Palestinians: HRW

Policymakers must shift focus away from a political solution to a rights-based approach, HRW and analysts say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3noASDm

Why have Filipino nurses in the US been so hard hit by COVID-19?

A new report is highlighting the inequalities among American healthcare workers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3evU2mY

Hong Kong leader issues warning to territory’s top legal body

Carrie Lam says gov't could intervene in Bar Association after its chief criticised jailing of pro-democracy activists. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32T1282

Tesla: Bitcoin sales and environmental credits boost profits

The electric car maker reports record deliveries for the quarter despite production hurdles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tW3Ixu

South Korea beats virus blues as economy bounces back

Growth in Asia's fourth-largest economy was driven by exports of chip and electronics and a rise in investments. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vA2EQr

Roshan the camel brings books to Pakistan’s homeschooled children

The camel carries priceless cargo: books for children who can no longer go to school because of coronavirus lockdowns. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tWbOGo

Lebanese students abroad fight for their future

Young people turn to online fundraising to secure their education as the economic crisis bites back home. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sX7cyp

India’s second COVID wave in maps and charts

Over the past 24 hours, India records 323,144 new cases, below Monday's worldwide peak of 352,991. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aISFjt

India’s COVID surge imperils global economic recovery: US Chamber

Many US firms employ Indian workers for back-office operations which may be hurt if infections spread: Chamber official. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QD6r0d

UK to send Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier to Japan, S Korea

Flotilla of Royal Navy ships will also sail through contested South China Sea as Australia warns of threats of conflict. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gGutSJ

US White House backs aggressive power grid emissions cuts: Report

Requiring power utilities to reduce use of coal and natural gas is a key part of US President Biden's climate plan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nqAQuA

India receives first shipment of UK COVID medical aid: Live news

As India battles a second wave of the pandemic, UK sends 100 ventilators and 95 oxygen concentrators in first shipment. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sVRNOI

US promises $310m aid to Central America as it tackles migration

Recent US migrants come from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador following hurricanes, pandemic and drought. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aHFVcO

Fighting erupts in eastern Myanmar near Thai border

Clashes between the Tatmadaw and ethnic armed groups, which have joined forces with coup opponents, has been rising. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2PvQ4SQ

‘My heart is broken’: Families mourn lost Indonesian crew

The KRI Nanggala-402 was confirmed sunk off Bali on Sunday, devastating the families of the 53 sailors on board from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3exHsDE

Five things to know about Apple's iOS update

New update includes new privacy features, emojis and a way of turning on an iPhone with a mask on. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ezQ5xj

India’s removal of tweets critical of COVID response ‘dangerous’

Removing tweets critical of the government's COVID response puts people's health at risk, say activists and legislators. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QzD3rR

Indian farmers continue anti-farm law protests amid COVID surge

Thousands of farmers are undeterred and continue their protests outside New Delhi despite a record surge in infections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3u5cRDK

Malaysia to roll out AstraZeneca COVID jab for over-60s

Government has been criticised for slow progress of vaccination campaign amid renewed jump in cases. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nmTEez

Could Ukraine’s nuclear industry face another Chernobyl?

Thirty-five years after disaster the industry faces claims of corruption, safety issues and politicised decision-making. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2PlyDEg

Pakistan ready for India talks if Kashmir actions ‘revisited’: FM

Qureshi’s statement is in line with Al Jazeera’s report on Pakistan seeking 'specific' actions from India on Kashmir. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dOAtaf

Israeli police remove East Jerusalem barricades after protests

The ban on gatherings near Al-Aqsa Mosque and an anti-Arab march by far-right Israelis triggered days of confrontations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QZNyVi

Hong Kong and Singapore to start travel bubble next month

The bubble begins May 26 and will start with a daily flight into each city, with up to 200 travellers on board. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xnbiTZ

Libya: Armed Haftar supporters prevent PM’s first meeting in east

PM Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh's trip to Benghazi planned for Monday called off after gunmen stop delegation at the airport. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xmN785

Turkey orders 532 arrests over Fethullah Gulen links

Investigation being conducted in 62 provinces as part of a sustained crackdown against the network of US-based preacher. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tR9uk0

COVID patients, families beg for oxygen at India’s hospitals

The surge in infections, growing at the fastest pace in the world, has left families and patients pleading for oxygen. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dRGVgx

The EU efforts to repatriate Afghan asylum seekers are dangerous

It is still not safe for Afghan refugees and asylum seekers to return home. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vg2rSb

Tenet: Why we performed backwards and forwards

The Oscar-winning film's VFX supervisor explains how the team created sequences inverted in time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vkNL4k

India Covid: Anger as Twitter ordered to remove critical virus posts

The country is struggling with a massive surge in cases and a major oxygen shortage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gDy8Rf

Amazon 'must let workers join unions without fear'

The union Unite issues an appeal to the online shopping giant over its UK and Ireland operations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xpVzDG

Turkish lira dips to near record low on rate cut, US concerns

Investors fear premature interest rate cuts and chill in US relations, pushing the lira to near its record low. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dTkNCJ

‘Tough times’: Cricketers pull out of India’s IPL over COVID

India's R Ashwin and three Australian cricketers withdraw from Indian Premier League as India battles devastating surge. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xiR5yF

Q&A: How Qatar is battling a new wave of COVID cases, deaths

Al Jazeera speaks to chair of the COVID-19 strategic group in Qatar following steep rise in cases and deaths recently. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3voPh5r

Live from New York, it’s Elon Musk! Tesla CEO to host iconic show

Musk, who has a cult-like following on social media, says he will host an upcoming episode of Saturday Night Live. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32PNCcF

India sets new COVID world record for 5th straight day: Live news

With 352,991 new cases, India's total caseload crosses 17 million, while deaths rise by record 2,812, says government. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vfKpiX

And the Oscar goes to … The winners of the 2021 Academy Awards

Chloe Zhao made history as she became only the second woman to win Best Director at the Oscars. Who else won? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32QD3WZ

Zhao becomes first Asian woman to win best director Oscar

China-born Zhao is only the second woman ever to win the Academy Award for best director. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2PmV1gx

English football fans make Wembley return in League Cup final

Some 8,000 people - all tested for COVID-19 - were in the stadium to watch Manchester City beat Tottenham Hotspur. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aCqnag

New Zealand turns to drones to halt Māui dolphin extinction

There are only a few dozen Māui dolphins left and experts hope the development of new technologies can help save them. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sPUq4N

Death toll from clashes in Ethiopia’s Amhara may be 200: Official

Country's chief ombudsman says up to 200 killed in this month's violence, up from the 50 previously reported. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tUAkYy

Armenian PM Pashinyan resigns to trigger snap election

Nikol Pashinyan calls early election due to criticism over his handling of last year's Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vjlISQ

Indonesia’s sunken submarine: All you need to know in 500 words

After a 3-day search, all 53 crew on board the sunken KRI Nanggala-402 were declared dead. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aDhvRW

Israeli police clash with Palestinian protesters in Jerusalem

Palestinians condemn 'growing incitement by far-right Israeli settler groups advocating for the killing of Arabs'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vkJvSq

Turkish forces attack PKK targets in northern Iraq

Defence ministry says Turkey has been carrying out a new air-and-land operation against Kurdish fighters in the region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32Zvmhn

Top Iranian commander hints at future response to Israel

Tensions between Iran and Israel do not appear to be subsiding as a top Iranian commander promises more attacks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tRZlDF

More arrests in Jerusalem as rockets fired from Gaza

Developments come as confrontations between Israeli police and Palestinians continue in occupied East Jerusalem. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tRICQS

Egypt extends state of emergency for 3 months

Presidency says the reason for the extension is 'serious security and health conditions' in the country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3etJ6pQ

Dozens dead as Yemen rebels advance on Marib

Houthi fighters take full control of Kassara area and make progress on western front lines despite air attacks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3azG16f

Indonesia authorities say 53 submarine crew members dead

Military officials say the stricken sub was discovered broken into three pieces on Sunday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tVrdGU

Cyprus rivals seek ‘common ground’ at Geneva talks

Cyprus has been divided since 1974 when Turkey occupied its northern third in response to a coup. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gxm2sW

Why does India have so many COVID cases?

A combination of the UK variant becoming dominant and a new “double-mutant” variant emerging has overwhelmed India. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32IbkHY

Fire extinguished on oil tanker off Syria after suspected attack

Blaze put out on an unidentified oil tanker off Syria's Banias refinery after a suspected drone attack. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sJQthW

Albania goes to polls after fiery election campaign

Socialist Prime Minister Edi Rama faces a challenge from a dozen parties united behind the main opposition Democrats. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xptxbt

The women of Myanmar: ‘Our place is in the revolution’

Some 60 percent of protesters against the military coup are women who fear their hard-won rights hang in the balance. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sVNy64

Sanctions-battered Iran faces worst coronavirus wave

Economic pressure has many people simply giving up on social distancing, considering it an unaffordable luxury. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ve0qWD

Fire tears through Baghdad COVID hospital

Blaze broke out in a hospital for coronavirus patients after an oxygen cylinder exploded. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sPKEiX

Criticism over Myanmar ASEAN deal with military coup leader

Questions raised over lack of commitment to freeing political prisoners and restoring democracy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sYg0UV

What role can schools play to end violence and sexual harassment?

Effective sex education programmes can help combat sexual violence in school and in society. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tPaZPH

US to send support as India battles devastating COVID surge

White House spokeswoman confirms plans to send assistance as country logs record high cases for four days in a row. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aANRg2

Dozens dead after fire rips through Baghdad COVID-19 hospital

Three days of mourning declared in Iraq after blaze believed to have started when an oxygen cylinder exploded. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3veVD7i

Film on 2019 Hong Kong protests vies for Oscars, riles China

Do Not Split captures the violence and emotional toll on young people struggling to protect the city they love. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aEkxFv

Anti-war debate muted as Australia marks ANZAC Day

Day remembers the sacrifice of those who went to war, but there is little acknowledgement of those who objected. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32IDfaL

Iran slams EU sanctions; calls out human rights violations

After the blacklisting of its army commanders, Iran urges action over 'violations' of its citizens' rights by EU states. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vfzYvF

Iran halts flights with India and Pakistan over COVID-19

As COVID-19 cases mount across the country, Iran has suspended flights with neighbouring Pakistan and badly hit India. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nfZzC5

Real Madrid president insists European Super League will return

Perez says clubs, funding bank have taken time to reflect following a backlash over the announced project. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3et5q2L

French isolation study ends after 40 days in cave hideout

Fifteen people who took part in a scientific experiment emerged on Saturday from their self-segregation in the Pyrenees. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sIzVHf

Israel launches attacks on besieged Gaza after rockets fired

Attacks come as tensions in occupied East Jerusalem soar with armed Israeli police scuffling with Palestinians. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QwIyHA

Rewilding Argentina: A journey to help nature heal

Explore what is being done in the Ibera National Park to protect nature, restore the ecology and increase biodiversity. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xkfljO

Afghanistan: At least 14 civilians killed across three provinces

Violence continues to escalate in Afghanistan with 573 Afghan civilians killed in the first quarter of the year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dJ5E6J

Avalanche in India’s Himalayan state of Uttarakhand kills eight

The army, quoted by local media, said victims and people rescued were labourers working on a road project. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xi1w5s

India’s COVID crisis: Navigating bad stats and government spin

Indian media struggle to report the true extent of the crisis. Plus, the history of anti-Asian stereotypes in the US. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Qr26Ny

ASEAN leaders start talks with Myanmar military coup leader

The gathering of ASEAN leaders in Jakarta is the first coordinated international effort to ease the crisis in Myanmar. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vgyNw5

Indonesia’s missing submarine has sunk: Navy

Naval teams to conduct evacuations for possible survivors, military chief says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vdsXLW

Families of Indonesian sailors hopeful as sub’s oxygen runs out

As fears mount over the fate of the 53 missing submarine crew members, their families are refusing to give up hope. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vdrGEA

The Midnight Sky: How we built the visual effects

Starring George Clooney, Felicity Jones and David Oyelowo the film is nominated for an Oscar. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PhULzo

India’s COVID woes worsen amid continued oxygen shortage

Authorities scrambled to supply medical oxygen to hospitals as India reported another 2,624 deaths, a new daily record. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vgTdF6

People in Kenya say lives at risk as HIV drugs run short

Shortage of anti-retroviral drugs comes amid a dispute between the US aid agency and the Kenyan government. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32GaBa6

Food pantries for hungry Filipinos get tagged as communist

Public turns against the government after an official calls volunteers of feeding initiative communist sympathisers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vgsNU5

Sri Lanka arrests Muslim leader over 2019 Easter Sunday attacks

Rishad Bathiudeen and his brother Riyaaj were arrested in pre-dawn raids on their homes in Colombo. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sKV7vZ

Why going green does not need to cost the Earth

The pandemic could end up costing Americans $16 trillion but switching to renewable energy costs a lot less than that. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sMQKAL

Hopes fade for Indonesia submarine crew as oxygen dwindles

German-built craft is equipped with enough oxygen that would last only until Saturday morning after losing power. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tNcjCp

‘Terminator of drones’: China unveils stealth-detecting radars

Country's first portable radar can be carried by a single soldier and can detect small, low-flying targets. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vfy8Lf

Scuffles in Jerusalem in second night of violence

US President Joe Biden calls for calm as he denounces rhetoric of 'extremist protestors' who targeted Palestinians. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3enGdqu

Biden to push G7 on Uighur forced labour in China’s Xinjiang

US president to attend meeting of advanced economies in the UK in June, where he is expected to raise the Uighur issue. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3estRNN

Japan to host first joint ‘war games’ with US, France

Drill will run from May 11 to 17 and will involve for the first time ground troops from all three countries. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32GcOSP

Russia troop drawdown welcomed cautiously by Ukraine

Russia begins withdrawing troops from the border to bases inside the country, easing fears of hostilities. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eqGIQz

Pakistani charity offers medical aid to India amid COVID crisis

Edhi Foundation writes to Modi, offering to send ambulances and medical staff to help its neighbour fight the virus. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eqSHxB

COVID-hit Indonesia orders executions via Zoom, video apps

Amnesty says almost 100 inmates sentenced virtually by judges since early last year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gx1uAI

US lawmakers urge maintaining Israeli aid without preconditions

In a letter, 328 legislators say reducing or conditioning assistance would be detrimental to Israel’s security. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ncsGWR

The name’s Ambani: Indian tycoon buys UK hotel used in Bond films

Reliance Industries to buy UK's 900-year-old Stoke Park estate for $79m, adding to group's hospitality assets. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ncWW3P

Manila hits Beijing’s ‘blatant disregard’ of South China Sea vow

The Philippines files two more protests after maritime authorities spotted 165 Chinese vessels on Tuesday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32G8ByG

Three of seven Catholic clergy kidnapped in Haiti released

Ten people were abducted in Croix-des-Bougets amid a surge of violence and kidnappings for ransom in recent months. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3neGqAh

More than 100 migrants feared dead as boat capsizes off Libya

The ship was reportedly carrying some 130 people, with rescue teams saying little hope of finding survivors. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3neGlMZ

Coronavirus reaches Mt Everest as Norway climber tests positive

Outbreak a blow to Nepal's hopes for a bumper mountaineering season on the world's highest peak. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sJfSbI

‘That’s crazy!’: Tesla CEO Musk gives carbon removal $100m boost

Musk's prizes for new carbon capture technologies will be the largest of their kind ever, organisers say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3neLMM7

What was behind the collapse of the European Super League?

A victory for football fans over the power of the boardroom? Perhaps not. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sI59y3

US tax rise worries drive cryptocurrencies sharply lower

US President Biden says he plans to nearly double capital gains taxes for people earning more than $1m a year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3av6dyT

COVID meltdown exposes new front in India’s digital divide

As state helplines struggle and Twitter emerges as means to seek help, people without internet miss out on information. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sDOPyo

India COVID crisis: Oxygen gets armed escort as supplies run low

Dire shortage of oxygen sees states closely guarding their supplies and even posting armed police at production plants. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32FV8a6

India’s new COVID variant: When did it emerge? Should we worry?

The B.1.617 variant has appeared elsewhere, with concerns about it leading some countries to slap travel restrictions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3veJmji

Desperate hunt for Indonesian submarine as oxygen set to run out

Officials say air supply of the submarine would last only until Saturday as search team spots 'high magnetic force'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tPdlxS

Canada bans passenger flights from India, Pakistan for 30 days

Flights from the two South Asia nations suspended after COVID-19 cases detected in travellers arriving from the region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xlYZr8

ASEAN urged to consider Myanmar’s expulsion over coup abuses

Analysts, former diplomats say summit in Jakarta could be the most consequential in regional block's 54-year history. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dH96yI

Fire kills 13 COVID patients in India hospital: Live updates

Second such incident in Maharashtra state in two days as India posts world record daily cases for second straight day. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xg1OK5

‘Priceless’ relics seized from smugglers to return to Afghanistan

US turns over dozens of artefacts seized from a New York-based art dealer to the Afghan government. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xg1I5b

Biden calls for climate action as Xi renews carbon neutral pledge

US wants to cut country's gas emissions in half by 2030 from the 2005 level, while China sets coal consumption limits. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vcQCMp

Major mobile operators outshone by smaller rivals

GiffGaff, Tesco Mobile and Sky Mobile score highest on the Which? annual customer survey. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3embAlq

Tesla's Autopilot 'tricked' to operate without driver

A Model Y made multiple trips on a test track without a human in the driver's seat, engineers found. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32ImigB

Stop exporting the climate crisis

The export of hydrocarbons must end. President Biden can lead the way by kicking off a fossil fuel phaseout in the US. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xgadgM

Syrian anti-aircraft missile lands near Israeli nuclear site

Israeli army hits Syrian missile batteries after the explosion in the vicinity of the Dimona nuclear site. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tCneyO

‘Stop fossil fuel expansion’: Nobel laureates urge climate action

World leaders urged to invest in a plan that could allow economies to diversify away from oil, coal and gas. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eoUwew

Double-dip: Japan risks recession if new COVID emergency declared

Retailers could be hit hard if they are asked to close during Golden Week holidays which start next week. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dHOdDL

The One and Only Ivan: How we brought the animals to life

MPC's animation director and VFX supervisor explain how they made the film's effects. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QKh4Oz

Carbon in the sky and climate change: Earth Day by the numbers

Could carbon pricing be a silver bullet for the climate crisis? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nb0GTs

Border security a common concern for Pakistan and Iran: Rouhani

Iranian president calls for increased cooperation with neighbouring Pakistan on managing their border. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tFlpBa

Brutal second COVID wave rips through India: Live updates

Grim surge in world's second-most populous nation sends more and more sick people in search of oxygen and hospital beds. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sCYvcl

‘This isn’t convenient’: HSBC manager’s heart attack spurs debate

Near-death experience of 45-year-old highlights work-til-you-drop culture in the financial industry. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sGrAno

Chanel loses EU court battle over Huawei logo

The EU General Court ruled that the differences between the firms' logos "are significant". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QjBnm0

Is it the end of the line for landline phones?

Four million homes have dropped their fixed line phones since 2000 a trend which may see a post-pandemic boost. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3n7GuSt

Australian states investigate COVID spread in quarantine hotels

Cases reported in Sydney and Perth hotels among people who arrived from different countries at different times. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32EiiNX

MI5 joins Instagram to bust 'martini-drinking stereotypes'

Launching the account, MI5's boss says: "You can insert your own joke about whether we will be following you." from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dG0ubH

#COVIDSOS: Indian Twitter becomes a platform of hope amid despair

Indians use social media as their helpline to seek scarce oxygen cylinders, hospital beds and medicines as virus surges. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sGQZgs

‘Mrs World’ returns her crown after Sri Lanka pageant controversy

Caroline Jurie resigns after on-stage fracas in which she pulled the crown off the head of Mrs Sri Lanka pageant winner. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sK0P1g

Australia says it killed state-China deals over national interest

China says cancellation of Belt and Road deal with Victoria state is a 'provocative move'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3atjxUy

Biden to recognise Armenian mass killing as ‘genocide’: Report

While the change would be largely symbolic, it is likely to further strain US ties with Turkey. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sCPyjf

World’s highest daily rise in COVID cases in India, record deaths

More than 300,000 cases in last 24 hours while COVID-19-related deaths also jump by a record 2,104 fatalities. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Ql10Tu

Facing ‘morale blow’, Indonesia steps up search for submarine

There has been no contact from the KRI Nanggala-402 and the 53 crew on board for more than 24 hours. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3esHUDg

New alliances cloud Myanmar military’s control over jade, gems

Opposition to the military coup has boosted ethnic armed groups, creating a new challenge to its mining operations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3n77a5Q

Google and Apple attacked on app store 'monopoly'

Republican and Democrat senators criticise Apple and Google for alleged anti-competitive behaviour. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3n7SqUh

Minneapolis activists vow to maintain pressure for police reform

Pledge follows Justice Department launch of investigation into city police for 'systemic failures' after Floyd verdict. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dCSBne

Met Office and Microsoft to build climate supercomputer

The Met Office will work with Microsoft on a supercomputer which will help model climate change. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nab3qC

UN, US climate envoys launch global finance industry push

Mark Carney, John Kerry say large banks, other financial institutions can help transition to a low-carbon economy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sFqBng

India COVID surge drives oil prices down for second straight day

India, the world's third-largest oil user, has seen record numbers of new COVID cases and deaths recently. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eiGB9H

UN seeks $29m for St Vincent amid volcanic eruption

Officials said the island will need 'hundreds of millions of dollars' on top of 'massive' humanitarian relief needs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QcLklu

Daily Mail owner sues Google over search results

The owner of the MailOnline site alleges the search engine has hidden links to its coverage on certain topics. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3atCUNd

TikTok faces claims for billions in UK child privacy lawsuit

Class action suit claims TikTok illegally harvested children's data. TikTok plans to 'vigorously defend the action'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3enrbkq

Biden on George Floyd verdict: ‘A giant step forward’

The US president says the guilty verdict can be a moment of significant change, adding that 'we can’t stop here'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ehgrUR

China, Middle East dominate 2020 list of top executioners: Report

Amnesty's annual review shows decrease in number of global executions in 2020 but 18 countries continued the practice. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32vAYzD

Does East Africa really need a crude oil pipeline?

Activists say governments should focus on renewable energy and not risk environmental damage. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nhKkZr

‘Big battle lies ahead’: India being overrun by huge COVID surge

India overwhelmed by hundreds of thousands of new cases daily, bringing pain, fear and agony amid lockdowns in cities. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3v5YZcx

God of Sight: Prominent Nepal doctor to expand work beyond border

Dr Sanduk Ruit has performed some 130,000 cataract surgeries and is now aiming to take his work to other nations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tBpVk8

Joy, tears, calls for change after Floyd verdict

The jury delivered its verdict less than a year after former white police officer Chauvin killed the Black man last May. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3x6srBf

Netflix shares plunge amid fears coronavirus boom is over

Netflix said the pandemic disrupted its production pipeline and has forecast fewer new subscribers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32zPTbO

No new smart motorways without additional safety measures

Any motorway without a hard shoulder will need to have radar technology to detect stopped vehicles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q979SV

Nepal ex-royals test COVID positive after India’s Hindu festival

Former King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah and Queen Komal Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah test positive after attending Kumbh Mela. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2P6BsZM

India COVID ‘storm’ hits new records as oxygen supplies run short

More than 2,000 deaths in 24 hours and 295,041 new cases as hospitals scramble to shore up supplies of medical oxygen. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Pa1R9a

TikTok sued for billions over use of children's data

The case is being brought on behalf of millions of children by England's former children's commissioner. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3v6TMl0

Turkey postpones Afghanistan peace summit over Taliban no-show

Taliban had earlier refused to attend any Afghan peace summit until all foreign forces were pulled out of Afghanistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3askxbB

China’s Xi to attend online climate summit with Biden

Beijing and Washington have 'committed to cooperating' on tackling climate crisis despite tensions elsewhere. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3n6ON0X

South Korea court rejects sexual slavery claim against Japan

Seoul court dismisses 'comfort women' case against Japan, citing Tokyo's sovereign immunity. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dxzTNT

For India’s poor, lockdown policing adds to pandemic hardships

Hawkers, slum dwellers, food couriers and migrant workers bear the brunt of pandemic policing amid deadly second wave. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aqbec0

Football Super League breakaway in ruins after English clubs quit

Inter Milan looks set to be the next to leave as UEFA threatens to ban clubs and players who tried to create new league. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32v1r0d

‘Ocean in crisis’: Global plan to protect world’s seas

Seas will no longer be 'out of sight, out of mind' with initiative to protect area larger than South American continent. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aq8hrW

South Korea muscles in on global arms trade

Launch of new fighter jet - to enormous fanfare - underlines Seoul's commitment to controversial industry. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tGVdWU

Victims of Syrian gov’t chemical attacks file case in Sweden

Four NGOs have filed a criminal complaint against members of the Syrian government for deadly attacks in 2013 and 2017. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QGch0s

IAE issues ‘dire warning’ as CO2 emissions set to soar in 2021

The IAE predicts that CO2 emissions could rise to 33 billion tonnes in 2021 - the second-largest rise in emissions ever. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dxPRYt

NGOs call for urgent aid as millions on brink of starvation

Over 250 NGOs call on governments to intervene as inequality coupled with the COVID crisis has led to food crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3go6UOo

Project Force: Silent killers – 21st century submarines

A look at how military forces around the world are reinventing the submarine for future conflicts. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3n1e2lb

‘Unprovoked escalation’: US slams Russian plan to block Black Sea

US State Department says the move is part of ongoing campaign to destabilise Ukraine amid Russian troop build-up. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QaKrtE

Pakistan’s parliament to debate French envoy’s expulsion

Move follows comments by French president last year that were deemed to be 'blasphemous' by a far-right Pakistani party. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sEXvEQ

Pakistan FM raises visa restrictions issue with top UAE officials

UAE is home to an estimated 1.6 million Pakistanis and is a key source of foreign remittances for Pakistan's economy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Q9Tifa

Former US Vice President Walter Mondale dies at 93

Mondale, a leading liberal Democratic, who was US vice president under Jimmy Carter died on Monday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3efGcVv

Lego’s billionaire owners look for investments to reduce plastic

Plastic waste and new technology to produce alternatives to plastic are focus areas for the family's investment fund. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ROFjvD

Nasa successfully flies small helicopter on Mars

The Ingenuity drone completes the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32sf4NK

Older Korean Americans fearful amid anti-Asian attacks

Amid a surge of anti-Asian violence, fear creeps in and alters the daily life of vulnerable Asian senior citizens. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QgmFMI

49 passengers on India-Hong Kong flight test positive for COVID

As COVID-19 cases rise among passengers, Hong Kong bans all flights from India, Pakistan and the Philippines. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32wOmTT

Could changing our diets save the planet?

Author Mark Bittman tells The Stream why we should think more carefully about what we eat. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3n3gIP7

Isle of Cumbrae recreated in video game Minecraft

The popular tourist destination features in a new game aimed at teaching young people about its heritage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dyNJ2M

A look at some of the infamous moments at tech events over the years.

Live events mean unexpected things can happen - especially when technology is thrown into the mix. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3apFpAi

Blinken to US diplomats: Challenge nations hurting climate effort

Secretary of state says US will lose out on 'countless jobs' if it does not catch up with China in climate policies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RDQqr1

Chad’s Idriss Deby wins 6th term as army fends off rebel advance

Veteran president, who came to power in a rebellion in 1990, took 79.3 percent of the vote in the April 11 election. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eh5AKv

Pakistan asks Taliban to ‘remain engaged’ in Afghan peace process

Islamabad urges Taliban to stay engaged after group said it would shun Afghan summits until all foreign forces leave. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32wE329

China’s Xi urges fairer governance, deflects ‘bullying’ charge

Chinese leader says global affairs cannot be decided by just a few countries as rivalry with US intensifies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3n34SEz

Non-stop cremations cast doubt on India’s counting of COVID dead

Several cities are reporting larger numbers of cremations and burials under coronavirus protocols than official tolls. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3swvIWT

James Charles: YouTube temporarily demonetises beauty influencer

The YouTuber admitted to messaging with 16-year-old boys earlier this month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QgByyC

EU sanctions Myanmar generals as UN urges ASEAN action

EU measures are toughest yet against military that has cracked down violently on protests against its February 1 coup. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gpfah9

Facebook creates Clubhouse clone Live Audio Rooms

Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg says the social media platform will introduce audio elements. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3v1EUnQ

Amid violence, Ethiopia declares state of emergency in Amhara

Last few days have seen deadly violence in the Oromia special zones with civilians fleeing, the defence ministry said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tveivf

ISIL-linked group in Egypt claims execution of Copt, 2 tribesmen

A 13-minute video released by Sinai Province showed three men from Sinai being shot dead by armed men. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3szzNcS

How the siege of Sarajevo changed journalism

From the use of armoured cars and flak jackets to digital technology and live satellite broadcasts. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3svGsET

Is a double mutant COVID variant behind India’s record surge?

India says virus strain also found in several nations, including Australia, Germany, Namibia, New Zealand, UK and US. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3glMkhv

India COVID surge drives oil prices down on falling demand fears

India's rising COVID cases raise fears of new lockdowns, denting fuel demand in the key energy importer. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3suK61O

COVID roundup: India’s rising cases and a ‘travel bubble’

India continues reporting over 200,000 daily cases, but Australia and New Zealand open quarantine-free 'travel bubble'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mXOncW

European Super League: Breakaway football clubs launch new league

Europe's 12 elite football clubs launch of breakaway league that is slammed by global and continental governing bodies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mXNPDU

South Africa: Cape Town fire damages nearly 200-year-old library

Mountain inferno spreads to the University of Cape Town in South Africa, forcing thousands of students to evacuate. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QBA3e6

‘We’ve cried ourselves dry’: COVID overwhelms Manila hospitals

Faced with an alarming wave of infections, medical staff have the grim job of deciding life and death for patients. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2P0QO1T

Will Russia attack Ukraine?

Moscow is massing its troops along the border with its neighbour amid heightened tension. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32pdWdJ

Facebook: Our staff can carry on working from home after Covid

The US technology giant tells the BBC that remote working after the pandemic is "the future". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32usUig

Nasa's Ingenuity Mars helicopter set for first flight

The US space agency is ready to attempt the first powered, controlled flight on another planet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3x3ngBX

Teenage blacksmith Ben Perkins forges social media following

Ben Perkins built a blacksmith's forge in his back garden and taught himself the traditional craft. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mZpCx8

‘Like fire-fighting’: China carmakers struggle with chip shortage

Automakers around the world have had to adjust assembly lines due to chip shortages caused by high demand for cars. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3n05nj1

India sees new record rise in daily COVID cases and 1,619 deaths

India reports 273,810 new cases, taking its total caseload past 15 million and a record 1,619 deaths in past 24 hours. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ed3XO2

Outcry in Myanmar as military airs images of ‘tortured’ detainees

Appeals for action after military TV broadcasts images of six young detainees whose faces appear bloodied and bruised. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ty70qp

China says it has no plans to replace dollar with digital yuan

China's central bank is testing a digital version of its currency across the country, but says it is for domestic use. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2P0Ipvn

New Indian coal power plants planned despite climate risk: Report

Draft electricity policy shows India considering coal due to it being the 'cheapest source of generation': Reuters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3x6XywA

‘Terrorism threat has moved’ from Afghanistan, says top US envoy

Blinken defends decision to withdraw from Afghanistan, saying Washington needed to focus on China and the pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3x9dWwg

Bangladesh cracks down on Islamist group after anti-Modi protests

Top Hefazat-e-Islam leader among hundreds arrested over deadly protests against last month's visit by the Indian leader. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3svYxm8

Students flee devastating fires on slopes of Table Mountain

Several buildings at University of Cape Town, including Reading Room of historic Jagger Library, destroyed in blaze. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gyTzmH

Hugs, tears as Australia and New Zealand ‘travel bubble’ starts

Quarantine-free travel agreement allows families to reunite and airlines are adding more flights to meet demand. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3n0DXtm

New UK challenge trial to see whether people can get COVID again

Study aims to deepen understanding about immunity and help design better treatments and vaccines. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3spTmEB

The Arab Spring has been misunderstood

A decade after the Arab Spring, Westerners’ perceptions of events and Arabs’ perceptions of themselves remain muddled. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mVZq6o

Could climate change force a billion people to move?

Climate hazards could factor into migration of growing numbers of people in developing countries in the decades ahead. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dviQw5

Egypt: Dozens injured after train derails near Cairo

At least 97 people injured after eight carriages derailed in the city of Qalyubia, north of Cairo. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3txTmn6

Food, photography and social justice – Asma Khan and Hassan Akkad

Restaurateur Asma Khan and refugee activist Hassan Akkad discuss problematic social hierarchies and how to disrupt them. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3aiqOGU

Peloton safety: US regulators warn against using treadmill near children

The Consumer Product Safety Commission says it is aware of 39 incidents involving the Tread+ treadmill. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Qbyioa

Mars helicopter first flight: Nasa to test Ingenuity

Ingenuity is set to be the first rotorcraft to fly on another planet. This is how it'll work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39Ce4ZU

‘I still have nightmares’: Surviving Australia’s Kangaroo Point

After 50 men were freed from detention in March, the fate of asylum seekers who remained behind is unclear. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3x7EttQ

Three killed, two wounded in shooting at Wisconsin tavern

Suspected attacker on the run, authorities said shooting appeared to be a 'targeted and isolated incident'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mVNaDb

War-torn Syria to hold presidential elections on May 26

Candidates must have lived in Syria for at least 10 consecutive years, meaning opposition figures in exile cannot run. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2P35tK6

Differences between S Korea, US over Japan’s Fukushima plans

Seoul fails to gain US support against Japan's decision to release contaminated water form Fukushima nuclear plant. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uZ5Vbt

Charles Geschke: Adobe co-founder who helped develop the PDF dies

Charles Geschke set up Adobe in 1982, giving the world the ubiquitous PDF technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3v0FeTP

Magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits southern Iran

Quake struck southern province of Bushehr where a nuclear power plant is located; no immediate reports of major damage. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32oOMf5

Ukraine-Turkey cooperation has its limits

Turkey cannot extend the same support to Ukraine it has given to Azerbaijan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mWTr1i

India continues reporting record high daily COVID cases

More than 261,000 cases recorded in the past 24 hours, the fourth consecutive day with more than 200,000 daily cases. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3svrZZH

Gunmen kill eight members of a family in Afghanistan

An official tells Al Jazeera the attack at a mosque in Nangarhar believed to have taken place over a land dispute. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mVGa9c

COVID roundup: India’s record cases, no masks in Israel

Record cases being reported across the world but some good news from Australia and Israel. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3v0yPbf

Saudi, Iranian officials held direct talks in Iraq: Report

Media report says first round of talks held in Baghdad earlier this month with the Iraqi PM facilitating the process. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RBkxiQ

Prince Philip funeral: Duke of Edinburgh laid to rest

A small, COVID restricted funeral took place for Prince Philip who died on April 9 aged 99. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QDg2ni

South Africa regulator recommends lifting pause on J&J vaccine

Health regulator sets conditions for lifting the pause on Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine rollout. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Qxu5Lt

COVID-free Australia ‘in no hurry’ to open its borders

Scott Morrison says he will not put at risk Australians' nearly coronavirus-free lifestyle. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QbmSkg

Chad’s Deby takes early election lead as rebels near Ndjamena

Partial results announced as US orders some diplomats to leave Chad amid reports of a rebel convoy nearing Ndjamena. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Q4MIGM

US, China agree to tackle climate crisis with urgency

US, China agree on need for stronger climate commitments ahead of new round of international talks in Glasgow. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mYvSFa

Minnesota police pledge not to harass journalists at protests

Outcry after Minnesota police detain, pepper-spray journalists covering protests over the killing of Daunte Wright. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QAcfqU

Brazil: Battling Bolsonaro’s COVID misinformation

How leading media outlets in Brazil have joined forces to take on Bolsonaro and his COVID denial. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3e9BUij

Peace can still be achieved in Afghanistan

It is time for Afghans to take the initiative in the peace process. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dtjz0O

India: Oxygen shortage in Maharashtra as COVID cases soar

Maharashtra state grapples with oxygen and hospital bed shortages as COVID-19 cases spread to remote corners. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QzlfwI

COVID: More than three million people have died of coronavirus

The number of lives lost to the pandemic is almost equal to the population of Kyiv, Ukraine or Caracas, Venezuela. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3n37kLy

Mother continues daughter’s art after losing her to Beirut blast

A young woman's artistic dreams cut short by the 2020 Lebanon explosion is being carried further by her mother. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3doKQRK

As Cuba turns page on Castro era, economic reform gains urgency

Cuba is now confronting new and dire economic challenges along with historic ones. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QvqYDB

‘Lives gone’: Palestinians mark Prisoner’s Day

An estimated 4,500 Palestinians are languishing in jail, many for simply challenging Israel's occupation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tEB4R6

Protesters shot dead by police at Bangladesh power plant

The incident took place on Saturday as workers were demanding a pay rise at a Chinese-backed coal-fired power plant. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2OX8N9z

Why Joe Biden will not change Palestinian lives

Pledges by the Biden administration to change course in the Israel-Palestinian conflict are unlikely to materialise. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wWjvy6

Iran rejects claim Ukraine’s plane shot down intentionally

Ukraine is trying to gain political points by making assertions over its downed plane in Tehran, Iran says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QxZihg

Eritrea confirms its troops are fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray

Both sides had denied Eritreans were involved, contradicting testimony from residents, rights groups, aid workers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dvvFXj

Russian security service briefly detains Ukrainian diplomat

Russia says Sosoniuk was detained for reportedly trying to obtain classified information. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QvdMP5

Lula: ‘Brazil’s businessmen should pray I return as president’

Brazil’s former leader discusses issue of him returning to power and the 'political persecution' against him. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3v2qp3h

Iran says GCC trying to derail nuclear talks in Vienna

Vienna talks continue with expert working groups working on measures that need to be taken to full compliance with JCPOA from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3v42PTP

Prince Philip: Small funeral to bid farewell to Duke of Edinburgh

The queen will lead just 30 mourners at the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral that is restricted by COVID rules. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32l9xZh

Is Turkey’s economy heading towards another recession?

From firing central bank governors to a currency hovering around record lows, investors are losing confidence in Turkey. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3x1TRbo

Israeli air strikes target Gaza again after rocket attack

Israel imposed a blockade of Gaza's sea and land borders after Hamas seized control in 2007. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dqQyCU

Myanmar frees thousands but many anti-coup dissidents excluded

More than 23,184 prisoners from jails across the country to be released but many were jailed before the February coup. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gpA7IC

The Campaign Against the Climate: Debunking climate change denial

Exposing a million-dollar, 30-year-long project that undermined science and cast doubt on the dangers of climate change. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gjCM6O

WHO ‘very concerned’ as virus numbers climb in Papua New Guinea

Pandemic has pushed the nation's health system to the limit, with hospitals turning away patients due to staff shortage. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ssfsWK

‘Frightening’: Weekend shutdown in Delhi as COVID grips India

India faces a ferocious new coronavirus wave with another record high of 234,692 new cases on Saturday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3akBCUL

Peru’s Vizcarra banned from public office over vaccine scandal

Congress approved former president's temporary ban from public office by 86 votes in favour and zero against. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uYekfe

From pet care to salon bookings: Pompeo ethics abuses reported

No action was recommended against former secretary of state who is widely seen as seeking to run for president in 2024. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3e71Vip

The climate crisis: Is capitalism the problem?

Author Naomi Klein and politician Kshama Sawant discuss why global mass movements are key to tackling climate change. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3agwxg8

Germany’s Merkel pushes for widening of powers as COVID surges

Chancellor Merkel says gov't must be able to impose 'emergency brake' restrictions on regions with high infection rates. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3acP64L

TB Joshua: YouTube deletes Nigerian preacher's account over gay cure claim

TB Joshua is one of Africa's most influential evangelists, with top politicians among his followers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tqBquC

Iran starts enriching uranium at 60%, its highest level ever

Announcement is likely to raise tensions as Iran negotiates with world powers to revive the 2015 nuclear agreement. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tsttVK

Reckoning with Foucault’s alleged sexual abuse of boys in Tunisia

We need to address the reports about the French philosopher's predatory behaviour in Tunisia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ssUNBT

Pakistan temporarily blocks social media amid anti-France rallies

Government orders hours-long shutdown of social media and instant messaging platforms after days of violent protests. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3v8pYEH

What are the Benin bronzes, and why are they so controversial?

In 1897, British soldiers looted the sculptures, which now remain in Western museums and collections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Qbe51A

Opponents of Myanmar coup announce unity government

Win Myint designated as president, deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi named as state counsellor. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tsxWrM

India: Vaccine exclusion fears over digital ID, face recognition

Millions at risk of missing vaccines as Indian state pilots facial recognition technology at inoculation centres. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wZcRr0

US-China tech decoupling: IMF warns of global GDP crunch

Technological fragmentation could lead to losses of about 5 percent of global GDP, IMF research shows. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QvgV1e

From Germany to Ireland, a fresh push to return the Benin bronzes

As a decolonisation movement sweeps across Europe, there are efforts to return art looted by British soldiers in 1897. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tk9qsC

Israeli army says it targeted ‘Hamas military sites’ in Gaza

Israel claims it targeted 'weapons manufacturing site', while Palestinian media say agricultural lands also attacked. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3e6aeLj

Turkey’s Erdogan, Pakistani PM talk before Afghan peace summit

Imran Khan reaffirms Islamabad's commitment to Afghan peace process before key talks in Turkey later this month. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2PZdu3h

Olympics on the line as Japan slides back into COVID emergency

Tougher measures introduced to try and slow spread of COVID-19 that is being driven by new variants. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Q7qYKe

Brexit pain for UK financial hub is just beginning: Study

About 7,400 jobs and $1.4 trillion in assets have moved or could move to EU from London, New Financial study finds. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3e5JbQq

Pfizer CEO: Third vaccine dose ‘likely’ needed within 12 months

Researchers currently do not know how long vaccines provide protection against the coronavirus. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3swy48p

California student body demands ban on caste-based discrimination

'Historic' California State University student association resolution wants caste added to anti-discrimination policy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uVDAmi

Duterte urged to confront Chinese ‘bullying’ in South China Sea

Manila urged to shore up its exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea by building structures within its waters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uS60O8

US shooting: Several people fired at FedEx site, gunman dead

Indianapolis police spokeswoman says multiple people shot but did not give a specific number. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3soE56E

China posts record economic growth after plunge 12 months ago

But quarterly comparison shows slowing momentum, with analysts forecasting levelling off in construction and exports. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32j1An9

India reports another record daily rise in COVID infections

India records 217,353 cases over the last 24 hours - the eighth record daily increase in nine days. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wXn3A9

Veteran Hong Kong democracy politicians in court for sentencing

Group faces as many as five years in prison over 'illegal assembly' charges stemming from protests in August 2019. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3smnvod

Lula clear to take on Bolsonaro as Brazil court upholds ruling

The next presidential election is set for October 2022 and the devastating toll of COVID-19 is likely to be a key issue. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32fI4YS

As Japan’s Suga meets Biden, China is the elephant in the room

US president’s first in-person summit with a foreign leader expected to focus on Uighur issue and advanced technology. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dk8zCD

Japan: Olympics could still be cancelled over COVID fears

Japan's ruling party official says Olympics must be cancelled 'without hesitation' if coronavirus situation too severe. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mQCaXn

US cancels warships deployment to Black Sea: Turkish officials

Turkey said last week the US will send two warships to the Black Sea, a decision Russia called unfriendly provocation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3abQp4f

Pakistan’s Water Crisis

We go undercover to meet the water thieves of Karachi and reveal how climate change is leaving Pakistan dry. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ge1dT8

UAE is mediating between India and Pakistan, says senior diplomat

Envoy to US confirms the UAE is mediating between the two rivals to help them reach a 'healthy relationship'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gd1DJy

Turkish delegation to visit Egypt for ‘normalisation’ talks

The visit in May will be followed by a meeting between the Egyptian and Turkish foreign ministers, says Turkish FM. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mPuXqz

Iraq’s Erbil airport targeted by explosives-laden drone

Attack targeted military section of the airport where US-led international coalition forces are deployed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uNYsvV

Casualties reported as Myanmar forces fire at Mandalay protesters

Medical workers at the forefront of the campaign against the coup lead protests on the third day of country's New Year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3e7VgVd

Russian envoy says ‘there is no famine’ in North Korea

Ambassador's comments come days after Kim Jong Un said North Korea was facing its 'worst-ever situation'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uPBnsG

Houthis say they attacked Aramco, Patriot targets in Saudi Arabia

Yemeni group claims it attacked Aramco oil facility and Patriot anti-missile system, but no confirmation from Riyadh. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3txE6GM

The Chinese gymnastics school training children for Olympic glory

China has attracted legions of critics but has also made it one of the most successful Olympic nations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3skG8Zx

Is France legalising Islamophobia?

New “anti-separatism” legislation further restricts how Muslims practice their faith. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QoM5rl

Hong Kong marks first ‘National Security Education Day’

Parades, quizzes and exhibitions as Hong Kong promotes the controversial Beijing imposed national security law. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32jsWK1

Matchbox cars get green makeover in eco drive

The toymaker is launching new toy cars based on electric models and making some from recycled materials. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gfsWmm

Is Alibaba's fate a warning to China’s tech giants?

Alibaba’s run-in with Chinese regulators has made things tense for its other technology giants. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QnwOH5

India records over 200,000 new COVID cases for the first time

India reports 200,739 cases over last 24 hours as states scramble to control virus and hospitals run out of capacity. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32fG9DB

Taiwan says China’s activities threaten regional stability

President Tsai told a visiting US delegation Taipei was willing to work with the US to counter 'provocations'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3top5XO

US poised to sanction Russia for cyber-attacks

The Biden administration may place sanctions on more than 30 Russian entities as soon as Thursday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gaw3fg

UK COVID-19 variant pushes Cambodia to brink of ‘national tragedy’

The Southeast Asian nation is battling a surge in UK variant cases traced back to a quarantine breach. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Qo6cWr

India, Pakistan held secret talks on Kashmir in January: Reuters

Top intelligence officers from the two nations met in Dubai in bid to calm tension over disputed region, report says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3e47Lkv

US vice president to visit Mexico, Guatemala for migration talks

Guatemalan leader says his government expects to reach agreements over migration with Vice President Kamala Harris. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wWCyIJ

Instagram fixes ‘mistake’ promoting harmful diet content

Some users said they were recommended "appetite suppressants" and "fasting" in the search feature. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32cD1Z4

Is China really about to invade Taiwan?

Analysts say US military's warnings of rising threat reflect deterioration in US-China ties rather than any real change. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QmZMa4

Rouhani says Iran will boost nuclear activity after Natanz attack

The president promises to boost uranium enrichment in response to the Natanz attack, which Tehran blamed on Israel. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dU5fNy

Survivors of the Anfal Kurdish genocide long for closure

Thirty-three years after mass killings of Kurds in northern Iraq, families struggle to identify and bury the victims. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dgqudp

Sudan invites Ethiopia, Egypt to Nile Dam summit

Egypt regards the dam as an existential threat to its water supplies, while Khartoum fears its own dams would be harmed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3df8q3f

How rich is too rich?

As global economy eyes recovery, calls to tax the wealthiest grow. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sgHlRJ

20 killed, three injured in bus-truck crash in southern Egypt

Photos released by the governor’s office showed a burned-out bus with rescue teams looking for survivors. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32fOpDs

Cristiano Lucarelli: Champion of equality for the working class

The Italian footballer is better known for his left-wing views and passion for the socialist-supporting club, Livorno. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wUi8QI

‘Resting comfortably’: Expert justifies pinning of George Floyd

Defence begins presenting its case following 11 days of testimony and a mountain of video evidence in US. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mLNTXj

Inflation or pollution? Tough choice facing China steel industry

Beijing wants to curb heavily polluting steel output but that has sent prices surging, adding to inflation concerns. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32agmww

Vessel owned by Israeli company attacked off UAE coast: Reports

Commercial ship owned by an Israeli firm was allegedly struck by Iran, Israeli media says, but no confirmation yet. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3a8sJh9

Minnesota protests continue over police killing of Black man

Hundreds of demonstrators face off with police in Brooklyn Center as officer resigns over Daunte Wright shooting. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wN4j6m

US protesters rally for third night over killing of Black man

Third consecutive night of protests in Minneapolis after a 20-year-old Black man was fatally shot by police. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dgeJ6X

Star Trek inspired device sees drones fly off factory line

A converted commercial laser cutter is able to 3D-print and assemble functional devices on its own. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dfoWAs

County lines gang 'recruited teen in 80 minutes via Snapchat'

A boy tells how he replied to an advert on Snapchat and was groomed to sell drugs at the age of 14. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Rq25JW

Global stocks hit record high as inflation fears ease

US consumer prices rose at the fastest pace in eight years in March, but investors believe inflation is under control. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uGgT5E

Ludwig Ahgren breaks Twitch subscription record after 31-day stint

Ludwig Ahgren has over 282,000 paying subscribers after a month-long Twitch ‘subathon‘. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3abf8pb

India’s daily COVID infections soar to a new high of 184,372

New infections reach a new record as most of the South Asian nation battles a second and more vicious surge in cases. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3thOHFW

Japan faces major hurdles with 100 days until Tokyo Olympics

Resurgence in COVID-19 in Japan, as well as elsewhere in the world, is the latest challenge to the long-delayed event. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gaf1hA

Learn to work with robots, South Korea’s labour minister says

Lee Jae-kap says the government will need to help workers move to new economic sectors and raise women's participation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wMQeG2

Japan’s economy can handle a change of plan for Olympics: IMF

Postponing or cancelling games set for July would have 'limited impact' on Japan's growth, says IMF official. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QqPiGz

Bangladesh COVID shutdown triggers exodus from capital Dhaka

Thousands scramble to get the last trains, buses and ferries before a nationwide transport shutdown takes hold. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3si0Wki

‘Personal signal’: US’s Biden sends ex-officials to Taiwan

Visit marks the 42nd anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act but is likely to anger China. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3g7Y1IP

US: Biden administration to proceed with $23bn arms sales to UAE

The sale of F-35s, drones and other advanced equipment pushed through by predecessor Donald Trump was being reviewed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Qkvhl5

US, EU condemn move to extend Somalia president’s term

Concern the decision, which president says will help prepare for elections in 2023, could further undermine stability. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wWoyP1

Amid COVID surge, India fast-tracks approval for foreign vaccines

India to approve all vaccines that have been given emergency nod by WHO or regulators in US, Europe, Britain or Japan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uOxQLo

Protests as India’s Goa plans infra projects in protected forest

Government approves three infrastructure projects cutting through Western Ghats as residents fear loss of biodiversity. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wQwjWP

US on track to accept fewest refugees in its history: Report

Biden administration has only allowed 2,050 refugees to resettle in the US in 2021 – the lowest in American history. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dc0XC1

It is time to fix South Sudan’s broken healthcare system

Amid the pandemic, corruption and mismanagement continue to undermine healthcare provision in South Sudan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sf4rIg

BlackRock, Singapore’s Temasek in mammoth climate investing push

New joint venture aims to raise billions of dollars for firms that help reduce dependence on fossil fuels. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2PPzZrj

Wright shooting: Minneapolis erupts in second night of protests

Police fired tear gas and flash-bang grenades as hundreds of protesters rallied in Brooklyn Center defying a curfew. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tdRa41

Iran’s Javad Zarif warns against US ‘sabotage’ and sanctions

Foreign minister asserts Iran will not soften stance on sanctions following damaging attack nuclear facility. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RliRtF

S&P to eject Adani Ports from index for Myanmar military ties

Rights groups say Adani pays Myanmar military-linked firm millions to rent land leased for port development. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/327oX2T

Mexico detains 30 Marines accused of disappearances

The arrests are in connection with the disappearances of an unspecified number of people in Tamaulipas, the Navy said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sgKb9c

Muslims start Ramadan under the shadow of the coronavirus

Millions of Muslims around the world observe fasting as they mark the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3s973aB

Taliban refuse to attend Afghan talks in Turkey if held this week

Turkey is set to host talks as part of a US-backed push to jumpstart the Afghan peace process. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3g5CAI9

In world first, New Zealand mulls climate law for financial firms

New Zealand says banks and insurers of a certain size will have to report how they manage climate-related risks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3db5V28

Call for protests as Myanmar marks Thingyan, toll rises to 710

Activists call for a week of anti-coup protests over Myanmar's most important holiday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32bVYLn

Akanksha Arora: The 34-year-old bidding to be the next UN chief

Having worked at the UN for just four years, Arora now wants to shake it up. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wMax6J

Why is Kenya trying to close Dadaab and Kakuma again?

UN refugee agency given deadline to close huge refugee camps. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3g0LfM6

China forces Jack Ma's Ant Group to restructure

The overhaul will force the Alibaba-backed group to become a financial holding firm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uPYbZt

Lusail Stadium: Building the stage for the Qatar 2022 final

Lusail Stadium, which will host 10 matches, including the final, is set to be completed by the end of the year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tj7Uac

India’s 161,736 new COVID cases are the world’s highest

India reports 161,736 new coronavirus infections, hitting the world's highest daily tally once again. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wOeWG1

Jack Ma’s Ant Group to be revamped amid China regulatory push

The overhaul will transform Ant into a financial holding company and its payments app will be opened up to competitors. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3g6qH4I

Explainer: The toxic water at Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant

Japan will release water from Fukushima into the sea, part of its plan to decommission the ruined power station. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mJouha

As Biden meets CEOs to tackle chip shortage, Intel offers hope

During a White House meeting Biden said he has bipartisan support for legislation to fund the semiconductor industry. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2PPKSJJ

Japan to release contaminated Fukushima water into sea

Government pledges to make water safe before release, but plan is likely to raise concern. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QjqwrY

St Vincent volcano erupts again, spewing more gas and ash

Experts raise concerns about residents who refuse to evacuate as 'huge explosion' reported at La Soufriere volcano. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QjNJds

NHS Covid-19 app update blocked for breaking Apple and Google's rules

Apple and Google's rules state that no location data from app users can be shared. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3t6V2ns

Anger over plan to raze part of iconic Indian library for flyover

Proposal to demolish part of the 130-year-old Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library in Bihar draws widespread criticism. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QltbSc

Haiti: Seven Catholic clergy kidnapped, held for ransom

Kidnappings for ransom have surged in recent months as gangs gain influence amid political crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3thdTMU

Iran vows revenge for 'Israeli' attack on Natanz nuclear site

Iran's foreign ministry blames Israel for Sunday's incident at the Natanz uranium enrichment plant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3s8LnLR

HSBC and Huawei CFO reach documents deal amid extradition case

Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou has been seeking documents from HSBC in her fight against extradition from Canada to the US. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3g2sNTb

US police officer accused of assaulting Black Army officer fired

Joe Gutierrez in Virginia terminated from his job over what court papers say was a violent traffic stop of US soldier. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3deJsBr

Infographic: How much do basic necessities cost in Lebanon?

An economic crash has driven nearly half of Lebanon's six million people into poverty. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tnHGnb

Cambodia criticises edited photos of Khmer Rouge victims

Some of the images colourised by an Irish artist appear to have been edited to show them smiling. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uEKrAw

Protests erupt in Minneapolis after police shoot, kill Black man

Protests broke out Sunday night after police fatally shot a young Black man in a suburb of Minneapolis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3g3rvHF

Iran says key Natanz nuclear facility hit by 'sabotage'

The country's top nuclear official says a power outage at its Natanz site was "nuclear terrorism". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uGJmZ8

Alibaba accepts record China fine and vows to change

China's regulators slapped a $2.8bn fine on the e-commerce giant over monopoly concerns from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wOQioD

Early access releases: Should we buy video games before they're finished?

Early access releases help makers smooth out glitches and build hype, but what's in it for gamers? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d0AZ4q

Protests after Minneapolis police shoot 20-year-old Daunte Wright

Minneapolis police fatally shoot 20-year-old Daunte Wright, miles from where George Floyd was killed last year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3t5HBUR

Iran’s Zarif blames Israel for Natanz incident, vows revenge

Iran blames its regional arch-foe Israel for Sunday's incident at the Natanz nuclear facility. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2OFX66V

US Federal Reserve chair says economy at ‘inflection point’

The economy is about to 'start growing more quickly' even as COVID remains a risk, Powell says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mBHvSy

Pedro Castillo leads Peru’s presidential race: Exit poll

Pedro Castillo thanks supporters, asks for calm after an exit poll shows him leading with 16.1 percent of the vote. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uGgTm6

Cyclone Seroja cuts power to thousands in Western Australia

Ferocious winds cause widespread damage to homes and buildings in towns unprepared for cyclones. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Ql51qY

COVID: India overtakes Brazil as world’s second worst-hit country

India records 168,912 cases overnight, taking overall tally to 13.53 million infections reported since pandemic began. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3saFWMn

Two Korean firms end electric car battery row, averting US ban

The last-minute settlement helped save 6,000 battery manufacturing jobs and eased Ford and VW's EV rollout plans. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QefDYr

China’s Alibaba promises to make life easier for smaller firms

After record fine, China's largest e-commerce firm says it will lower entry barriers for merchants on its platform. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uHHRtx

Bangladesh to impose week-long air travel ban after COVID surge

International and domestic flights to be banned for a week from Wednesday, coinciding with another lockdown. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/329rABv

Banker Lasso wins surprise victory in Ecuador election

Ecuadoreans went to the polls with the pandemic pushing a third of people into poverty. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3g49F7d

Australia drops vaccine goal after AstraZeneca advice change

Plan to vaccinate all people by the end of the year abandoned after blood clot fears prompt change to AstraZeneca use. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/328dwYN

Ukraine turns to Turkey as Russia threatens full-scale war

Ukrainian President Zelensky meets Turkey's Erdogan at a time of heightened Russia-Ukraine tensions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39ZYhFI

Is Haiti at risk of losing its COVID-19 fight?

Delay to vaccine deliveries and public hesitancy over inoculation could undermine effort to combat coronavirus. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dRGUIu

IMF warns on rising debt in COVID-hit Middle East, Central Asia

Thirty countries in the regions saw economic rebound, but outlook remains uncertain because of the pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3g5Vdf5

Ecuador votes for next president amid COVID and economic crises

Polls open in Ecuador as left-wing economist Andres Arauz and conservative ex-banker Guillermo Lasso vie for presidency. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39Y0Wje

Peru votes in ‘most fragmented elections in history’

Peruvians, hard hit by COVID pandemic and political scandals, will cast ballots Sunday for next president and Congress. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wMdcgA

Breathing lessons: A survivor’s guide to long COVID

Months after contracting COVID-19, I still have fatigue, brain fog, heart palpitations and find it harder to breathe. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wK3iMv

Germany struggles to curb ‘very, very serious’ third COVID wave

Data shows more and more young people being hospitalised with respiratory infections and ICUs rapidly filling up. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3s9PUgY

Rachael Blackmore first female jockey to win Grand National

The 31-year-old Irishwoman rode Minella Times to a landmark victory in the 173rd edition of the famous steeplechase. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2PMKHii

US: Large crowds at WrestleMania 37 in Tampa

World Wrestling Entertainment hosts its first large crowd for more than 12 months. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/322edTF

St Vincent volcano: New ‘explosive event’ causes power cuts

'Lightning, thunder and rumblings' reported as evacuations continue on the Caribbean island. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wLjAVl

US defence chief in Israel amid Iran nuclear talks

Austin's two-day visit comes just days after talks restarted on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39ZNPhm

Israel’s democratic immunity is under threat

Israel's democratic system continues to erode as Netanyahu does everything and anything to avoid prison. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mEy6d2

Chinese vaccines’ effectiveness low, official admits

Efficacy of a coronavirus vaccine from Sinovac has been found to be as low as 50.4 percent by researchers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3g7dWal

Future ties at stake as South Korean PM heads to Iran

Billions of dollars of Iranian money continues to be frozen in South Korean banks as its prime minister heads for talks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uLCGsJ

Chad goes to polls as President Deby seeks sixth term

Election kicks off amid mounting popular discontent and opposition criticism against incumbent Deby. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/321XW0L

Ash-covered St Vincent braces for more volcanic eruptions

Although no one has been reported killed or injured by the blast, experts say the worst may be yet to come. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dQf8vT

Electrical ‘incident’ hits Iran’s Natanz nuclear site

No casualties reported at the site that was hit by a large explosion last year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mGtRgP

South African variant can ‘break through’ Pfizer vaccine: Study

Israeli study shows Pfizer-BioNTech shot less potent against B.1.351 variant than other COVID-19 mutations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3258A7a

Real Madrid beat Barcelona to go top of La Liga

Benzema's winner takes Real Madrid to top of the Spanish football league with rivals Atletico set to play on Sunday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Qhr0Pb

‘No one cares’: Lebanon’s financial crisis and domestic workers

As Lebanon's economy and currency collapse, foreign domestic workers struggle to make ends meet. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3s9IFWi

Kyrgyzstan votes on constitution boosting president’s powers

Draft constitution will expand President Sadyr Japarov's powers and allow him to run for office a second time. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QfmJMc

Opposition sidelined as Benin votes in presidential election