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US writer Peter Hessler to leave China after losing teaching job

New Yorker writer says Chinese university where he teaches has not renewed his contract for the next academic year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3p8sQPN

Oil tops $70 as US summer driving season kicks off

Despite COVID-related restrictions in parts of Asia, the market is buoyed by demand from the US and parts of Europe. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RRdLWZ

Global demand sends S Korea’s exports surging to a 32-year high

Outsized gains reinforce view that global commerce is recovering from the pandemic, driven by increased vaccinations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3peYiMr

Rohingya protest against living conditions on Bangladesh island

Police say 4,000 refugees demonstrated when senior UN officials arrived on Bhasan Char island to visit the settlement. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34xmi3S

Tea garden workers in India’s Assam hit by second wave of COVID

More than 7,000 cases in state’s 403 out of 800 large tea gardens since April, while at least 53 persons have died. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wPMKld

Ivory Coast: Laurent Gbagbo plans to return home on June 17

Former Ivory Coast president to return home following his acquittal of crimes against humanity at the ICC. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3c9ikCJ

Rescuers question what3words' use in emergencies

Mountain Rescue in England and Wales shows the BBC dozens of wrong addresses it has been given. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3p67imU

Why electric cars will take over sooner than you think

The BBC's Justin Rowlatt explains why we are accelerating towards an electric car future. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TqY6hb

Texas: Democrat walkout blocks passage of voting restriction law

Critics say the law, like many recently passed across the US, would make it more difficult for some people to vote. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3p4cQyg

What we know about Israeli coalition that may oust Netanyahu

Far-right leader Naftali Bennett joins hands with centrist leader Lapid to form a coalition to unseat Netanyahu as PM. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fVhGd3

Australia, New Zealand present united front on China

Jacinda Ardern and Scott Morrison hold face-to-face talks in New Zealand, play down policy differences on China. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34Ey5gF

Free flights, lotteries, cash: Hong Kong’s vaccine incentives

With residents resisting vaccines, the HK gov't is leaning on businesses to rescue its flailing vaccine drive. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wJfxIj

In Malaysia, tire maker Goodyear accused of unpaid wages, threats

Foreign workers say the US company made wrongful salary deductions, excessive long hours & held onto workers' passports. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3i57emb

China allows families to have 3 children in major policy shift

The world's most populous nation relaxes family planning policy after census showed its population is rapidly ageing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2R7FT7L

As COVID overwhelms India’s hospitals, housing societies step in

Residents' welfare associations in urban areas provide critical medical aid as country's healthcare system buckles. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2TuTXZP

Somaliland: Breakaway Somali region votes in parliamentary polls

More than one million register to cast their vote in parliamentary and local elections in the breakaway Somalia region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34uKXpI

US spied on Merkel, EU officials through Danish cables: Report

Danish broadcaster says US used a partnership with Danish intelligence to spy on top European officials. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uHMymY

Is politics getting in the way of India’s COVID response?

Infection rates are falling but the virus continues to tear through rural India. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3c57qhw

Esports' popularity 'only scratching the surface'

Traditional sport must 'shift' to attract new audiences says the boss of a major esports team. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3p9Wfcr

'I lost millions through cryptocurrency addiction'

Jake got addicted to trading cryptocurrency and lost more than £1m of money that was not his. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3yJKyh3

In this confrontation with apartheid Israel, the Palestinians won

The unity which Palestinians demonstrated in the past few weeks marks the rise of a new national consciousness. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fWh2My

Nationalists make significant gains in Cyprus vote

The ruling conservatives emerge as winners but fail to get an absolute majority with voters turning to smaller parties. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fXudgb

Who is Naftali Bennett, Israel’s potential prime minister?

Former defence chief and Netanyahu ally officially parts ways with Likud leader, announces bid for succession. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RWzGvK

Japan mulls cheer-free Olympics in new COVID fan rules: Report

Fans will need a vaccination or negative test to get into events and be told not to cheer, high-five or eat inside. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3c7dXrP

Despite crypto crackdown in China, traders still betting

The hard-to-trace transactions let traders make secretive bets, making it harder for the government to enforce bans. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vHZNW4

As China cracks down on online education, it wrecks IPO prospects

Gov't says surge in online classes is putting immense pressure on kids and increasing gap between haves and have-nots. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3i9zggb

ECOWAS suspends Mali over second coup in nine months

West African leaders condemn coup and call for a return to democracy, but stop short of imposing new sanctions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3c6AV2b

Blazing a trail: UK’s first hijab-wearing firefighter

Uroosa Arshid is thought to be the UK’s first firefighter to wear a hijab. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fyfb1h

North Korea accuses US of ‘double dealing’ over Seoul missiles

Comments are the first in response to the May 21 summit between the leaders of the United States and South Korea. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wBLLFo

Noisy appliances: How loud is your house?

Environmental consultancy Quiet Mark is on a mission to ensure technology is seen but barely heard. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fxxkfR

Dozens kidnapped from Islamic school in northern Nigeria

State government says about 200 children were in the school when gunmen on motorbikes attacked. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vBoSBD

‘I smell it, taste it, feel its heaviness’: Life in Delhi’s dust

In claustrophobic northern India, generations have grown up with deadly air, and the dust is a normal part of life. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34tqAcH

‘I hear the screams’: Tulsa race massacre remembered

Survivors of 1921 white mob massacre in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and their descendants demand reparations and recognition. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SHEGEE

Who are the Taliban? | Start Here

Who are the Taliban really? And how is it that they have so much power? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wJzJK9

19 surgeries, 66 medals: India’s para-swimmer Niranjan Mukundan

Mukundan was born with an incomplete formation of the spinal cord. That did not stop him from winning. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34vZGRk

The Tokyo Olympics must go ahead

COVID has raised the stakes of hosting the Games to unprecedented levels but we need the Olympics more than ever before. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34wMoUM

UN rights chief urges independent probe into deaths in Colombia

The statement pointed to reports that 14 people have died since Friday amid huge anti-government protests in Cali. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3p1T073

Israel FM arrives in Egypt for Gaza ‘permanent ceasefire’ talks

In first Israeli FM visit to Egypt in 13 years, talks include reconstruction of the ravaged Palestinian enclave. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RZPyxo

US: Deadly shooting in Florida’s Miami area, say police

Top Miami-Dade police official says at least 2 killed, 20 others wounded after gunmen fired into a crowd outside a club. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3p42mPp

‘Wake up screaming’: Gaza’s children traumatised by Israeli war

Thousands of children in Gaza suffer from trauma after the 11-day Israeli onslaught on the besieged Palestinian enclave. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RVeAhi

Voters head to polls in Cyprus parliamentary election

Ultra-nationalists look to exploit the anti-establishment mood over the 'golden passport' corruption scandal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3c225qU

Sri Lanka launches probe after burning ship pollutes beaches

Colombo says it has started a criminal investigation after the ship swamped the country's coast with microplastics. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3i09Cup

UK PM Johnson marries fiancee in surprise wedding ceremony

Boris Johnson wed Carrie Symonds in a small ceremony at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday, his office says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3p3kM2K

In Pictures: Tens of thousands protest Bolsonaro’s COVID moves

Demonstrators in Brazilian cities rally against President Bolsonaro's chaotic coronavirus response. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fSbfYs

COVID-19: India promises 120 million vaccine doses for June

This marks a significant jump from the 79 million doses available in May as government tries to plug the jab shortage. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34t3anN

Morrison in New Zealand for talks amid differences on China

Australian prime minister arrives in New Zealand for face-to-face talks with Jacinda Ardern. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3p0lePu

Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed drone launched by Houthis

Coalition says it destroyed an explosive-laden drone launched by Yemeni Houthi rebels towards Saudi city Khamis Mushait. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vzVbAV

Israel: End of the Benjamin Netanyahu era may be near

Reports say opposition leader Yair Lapid close to establishing a coalition that would end Netanyahu's 12-year reign. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fAYxym

Top Thai meat producer shuts factory over coronavirus outbreak

Southeast Asia’s second-biggest economy is battling a new wave of COVID infections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fXcW6U

France’s Macron threatens to pull troops out of Mali

French president says Paris will withdraw soldiers if Mali lurches towards what he called "radical Islamism" after coup. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yKPzGa

Killing with impunity: Israel’s undercover units in Palestine

The killing of Palestinians by Israeli forces, particularly undercover commandos, is no accident, rights groups say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wL8fnA

Mali coup leader heads to Ghana for ECOWAS crisis talks

West African bloc fears latest coup could imperil Mali's transition to democracy and exacerbate regional insecurity. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3p49Pyf

Russia confirms $500m loan for Belarus as West toughens sanctions

Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko hold second day of talks in Sochi as US imposes sanctions over plane diversion. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34tVQYP

‘Patience is the key’: Samoa’s PM-elect hopeful before ruling

Court ruling due on Monday could help resolve political crisis that saw Fiame Naomi Mata’afa sworn in under a tent. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34s8qrC

Champions League final – Man City vs Chelsea: Live

Live updates from the UEFA Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yGrksC

China successfully launches cargo resupply spacecraft

Tianzhou-2 is the second of 11 missions needed to complete China's first permanent space station. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vCBdpw

Vietnam detects new hybrid of two COVID variants

Vietnam's health minister says new strain combines variants first identified in UK and India. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2R4EcrJ

Brazil protesters denounce Bolsonaro over COVID crisis

Far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is facing a Senate inquiry into his government's handling of the pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3i16pum

Myanmar shadow government allies with rebels against military

Rebel Chin National Front signs agreement with the National Unity Government to 'demolish the dictatorship'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uvwB2P

Several killed as roadside bomb targets minibus in Afghanistan

The bus was bringing staff and students to Alberoni University in northern Kapisa province, the interior ministry says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wBwTXs

Suspended IPL to be completed in UAE later this year

Indian cricket board also asks ICC for more time to decide whether India can host Twenty20 World Cup amid pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SFDHos

Police reform in the US: A tale of two Minnesota cities

After police killed Black men in Minneapolis and Brooklyn Center, local officials approached reforms differently. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3i2wsS3

‘We’re not safe’: Darfur violence sparks new displacement crisis

Almost five times as many people have been newly displaced in 2021 in Sudan's strife-hit region compared with 2020. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fVVTlG

Will Libya commander Haftar run in December’s election?

Renegade commander holding rallies and polishing his image ahead of polls, according to Libya observers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yGKVcl

What next for Mali after second coup within a year?

Colonel Assimi Goita, who has led two military coups in nine months, named country's interim president. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yMqlXQ

Students are doing the hard work – governments should, too

The pandemic has brought to the fore systemic deficiencies affecting children's education across the globe. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uyemK8

Indonesia releases seized Iranian tanker after four months

Iranian ship was seized because of the suspected illegal transfer of oil in Indonesian waters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wC1cgA

US drawing up Belarus sanctions after Ryanair plane diversion

White House calls for 'a credible international investigation' into the forced landing of a Ryanair plane in Minsk. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ftC4D4

No water, no jobs: ISIL survivors struggle in northern Iraq

Battered by violence, Christians face a confluence of environmental and economic hardship in the Nineveh Plains. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3i2HbMu

Israel-Palestine: The double standard in American newsrooms

The firing of a journalist reveals how American newsrooms approach Israel-Palestine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3usjxv7

Has Modi’s projection of economic power been undone by pandemic?

Despite vaccine diplomacy and hopes it would rise to become a bulwark to China, India mishandled the crisis at home. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3futPH2

‘We are starving’: Little food for families fleeing DRC volcano

Supplies running low as hundreds of thousands of people flee Goma after warning Mt Nyiragongo volcano may erupt again. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uwLTVd

Press freedom watchdog calls for release of Zimbabwean journalist

Detention of NYT freelancer Jeffrey Moyo shows 'Zimbabwe continues to violate the right to press freedom', says CPJ. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uxX7IQ

Man City v Chelsea: The Champions League final preview

Buoyed by a ruthless domestic performance, Man City take on previous winners Chelsea in the Champions League final. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uDde8o

‘No longer afraid’: Palestinians vow to fight Jerusalem evictions

At least 218 Palestinian households in East Jerusalem have cases against them, putting 970 people at risk of expulsion. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fZkypA

Philippines protests China’s ‘illegal’ South China Sea presence

Manila lodges diplomatic protest against the 'incessant and prolonged' presence of Chinese vessels near Thitu Island. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vzc12X

Mali’s court appoints Assimi Goita as interim president

Constitutional court declares Colonel Assimi Goita who led this week's military coup will lead Mali's transition. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uwXy6u

Azerbaijan accuses Armenia of shooting as border tensions rise

Azeri soldier wounded in enclave of Nakhchivan following fire from Armenian forces along shared border, Baku says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uyyYC6

Syria’s al-Assad re-elected for fourth term with 95% of vote

Western powers dismissed the poll as 'neither free nor fair', while Syria's opposition called it a 'farce'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fu3xEU

Harambe: Gorilla photo to be sold as an NFT five years after he was shot dead

Memes and vigils were sparked worldwide when the western lowland gorilla was shot dead five years ago. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uqVHzX

Dominican court blocks fugitive Indian-born jeweller’s removal

Move throws up another hurdle to India's bid to have Mehul Choksi brought home and tried in its largest bank fraud case. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3i3pcoW

Good intentions, harmful representations: Misery porn 2.0

NGOs and parachute journalists exchanged traditional 'poverty porn' for something equally problematic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vuoR2H

Self-driving vehicles to be trialled in Cambridge

It is hoped the vehicles, which carry up to 10 people, will transform public transport. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RUsgsK

Russian hack targeted USAID, human rights groups, Microsoft says

Tech giant says quarter of those targeted were involved in development, human rights and humanitarian work. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uvMpma

India’s lowest COVID spike in weeks, South Asia records 30m cases

India reports lowest daily rise since April 14 as total cases in region surpass 30 million, according to Reuters tally. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3utyM76

UK football fan sues UAE for alleged torture; false imprisonment

Ali Issa Ahmed says he was targeted for wearing a Qatar football jersey at a match in the United Arab Emirates in 2019. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Telyy7

What Abubakar Shekau’s reported death means for Nigeria security

If Boko Haram leader is indeed dead, some experts expect his fighters to join ISWAP in further blow to Nigerian army. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3i5n5kJ

‘Terrorising a generation’: Israel arresting Palestinian children

Palestinians, legal experts, activists note worrying rise in number of minors being arrested during police crackdown. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bZX6Y5

Police raid cannabis farm, find Bitcoin mine

Police say they raided the building thinking they were going to find a cannabis farm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vu3le9

Deepfake pornography could become an 'epidemic', expert warns

A leading legal expert says new technology makes it much easier to abuse and harass women with fake porn videos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34rLs3M

Cryptopia: Bitcoin, blockchains and the internet

What are Bitcoin, blockchain and cryptocurrencies and can they lead to a more equitable, decentralised finance system? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yUDLRU

India, Pakistan should not change Kashmir status: UNGA president

UNGA president says the two nations should 'refrain' from taking steps that would alter the disputed territory's status. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vzMDu0

Residents of India’s Lakshadweep islands resent gov’t’s new moves

Anger and fear in the islands whose administrator plans a slew of measures that threaten livelihood and ecology. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fSyv8p

Hong Kong teacher records fastest Everest ascent by a woman

Tsang Yin-hung, who first made the summit in a 2017 expedition, reached the top in 25 hours and 50 minutes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hU5egq

Germany recognises colonial-era massacres in Namibia as genocide

Germany will also ask forgiveness from Namibia for the 'immense suffering' caused during the massacres in 1904-1908. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fOhdtf

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai faces new sentence over democracy protests

The media tycoon is already serving a 14-month sentence for participating in unauthorised assemblies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wBrO1m

Social media giant lists new 'Twitter Blue' subscription service

It comes as the social media giant attempts to diversify its revenue sources from advertising. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hYqYYt

Fake news alert: Taiwan fights disinformation as COVID surges

Researchers say China is behind much of the disinformation, which authorities worry will put lives at risk. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3utlO9w

Indonesia jails banned group’s hardline leader for COVID breaches

Rizieq Shihab convicted over multiple breaches including daughter's wedding, which was attended by thousands. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uxnZc6

US condemns violent security crackdown on Iraqi protesters

One demonstrator was shot dead and dozens injured during violence at a rally in Baghdad two days ago. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wEkXUZ

Macron recognises French ‘responsibility’ in Rwanda genocide

In a visit to Kigali, the French president says his country asks Rwanda for forgiveness over role in 1994 killings. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wymmMP

Is there no end to Rio de Janeiro’s cycle of violence?

A May 6 police operation in Rio's Jacarezinho favela resulted in the death of 28 people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vsZ2jt

Mali: Ousted president, PM freed from military detention

Interim leaders were detained on Monday hours after two army officers lost posts in a cabinet reshuffle. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RFR2gp

DR Congo: Volcano evacuation order sparks mass exodus in Goma

Authorities order evacuation as risk of new eruptions from Mount Nyiragongo looms, people flee the city. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hW7FyV

Death in the Himalayas: Poverty, fear propel India’s COVID crisis

Many in remote villages shun tests for fear of testing positive and being forced to go to hospital far from home. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bX9sjq

Pakistani FM: ‘Can the US afford to ignore Pakistan?’

Shah Mehmood Qureshi discusses his country’s role in promoting peace, security and stability in the region and beyond. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hXVykP

France’s Macron heads to Rwanda to reset relations

President's visit to Kigali aimed at moving on from decades of diplomatic friction over French role in 1994 genocide. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fpeGqz

Marcus Rashford: Manchester United striker highlights racial abuse after Europa League loss

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford says he has received "at least 70 racial slurs" on social media following the Europa League final loss to Villarreal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34m3B3e

The children selling explicit videos on OnlyFans

British subscription site OnlyFans is failing to prevent underage users from selling and appearing in explicit videos, a BBC investigation has found. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vquTkK

Uber recognises union for first time in landmark deal

Trade union GMB can negotiate for drivers after it was recognised by the ride-hailing giant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3yIkgvy

Royal Mail's first 'all-electric' delivery office in Bristol

Diesel vehicles at a Bristol delivery office have been replaced by electric ones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oSyANu

In Pictures: The world’s most neglected crises

The Norwegian Refugee Council unveiled its annual index of the 10 most neglected displacement crises in the world. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3p1h4qv

Meet Nigeria’s child apprentices

On Nigeria’s Children’s Day, we profile children who are working to support themselves and their families. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fptaq6

‘Corona Devi’: Indian priests pray for mercy from COVID ‘goddess’

Two 'Corona Devi' idols set up in southern city of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu as country battles a new infection surge. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fnoocH

‘Black Day’: Indian farmers mark six months of farm law protests

Thousands of farmers continue to camp at highways leading to New Delhi as deadlock with Modi's government continues. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3frobFm

China says ‘politicising’ COVID origins impedes investigation

Chinese embassy in US decries fixation on 'political manipulation' after Biden orders intelligence review of origins. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vqIuIB

Millions in Australia plunged into snap COVID-19 lockdown

Nearly 7 million people in state of Victoria will have to stay at home for a week in bid to tackle new cluster of cases. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fm7Cee

Is Black Lives Matter changing the US conversation on Palestine?

Black-Palestinian ties are becoming more unified through shared struggle against state violence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3p5PAQN

Indian Muslim jailed for trying to visit Dalit rape victim family

Student activist accused of ‘conspiracy to cause caste-based violence' but family and lawyer say he is a 'scapegoat'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yJvWhy

The Very Hungry Caterpillar author Eric Carle dies, aged 91

Carle described the children's classic, which sold more than 50 million copies around the world, as a 'book of hope'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34oIyNc

Australian spy novelist Yang Hengjun faces China espionage trial

The 56-year-old was detained in early 2019 in Guangzhou and is one of a number of foreigners facing charges of espionage from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oSMdfL

Microsoft president: Orwell’s 1984 could happen in 2024

Tech executives warned that democracy has to win the AI arms race, in a new BBC Panorama. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34pV5zS

Biden urges ceasefire, end to ‘large-scale abuses’ in Tigray

US president calls for humanitarian access to Ethiopia's war-torn region, withdrawal of Eritrean and Amhara forces. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yI6hFZ

Italy’s Roma forced eviction crisis demands EU action

For Roma, Italy's so-called 'Nomad Emergency' never really ended, it just became invisible. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wFf1Lz

Blinken arrives in Egypt to support Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Top US diplomat's visit to Cairo comes after holding separate meetings with Palestinian and Israeli leaders. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SqCIZ2

'I thought I was too old to be on TikTok'

Spencer West has garnered legions of fans sharing his perspective as a disability advocate. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oPPdJE

US preparing for a spike in summer domestic air travel

Bookings are up and most airlines say the pace of recovery for leisure travel was increasing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wFbIUF

Why India’s doctors are furious over yoga guru Ramdev’s remarks

Uproar over Baba Ramdev saying 'allopathy is a stupid and bankrupt science' as doctors demand action against the guru. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yzENTf

Pakistani journalist assaulted in latest press freedom attack

Asad Ali Toor was beaten after three armed men broke into his apartment and questioned him on his sources of ‘funding’. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34iBK3L

Syrians vote in election set to extend al-Assad’s grip on power

President expected to win fourth term against two rivals in a vote decried by the opposition, Western nations as a sham. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SnwxoB

Why is Nepal facing a political crisis again?

Key questions answered as president dissolves parliament and calls a snap poll amid a worsening COVID-19 outbreak. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3voeZr6

WhatsApp sues Indian gov’t on privacy concerns: Report

The case asks the Delhi High Court to declare one of the new rules is a violation of privacy rights, Reuters reported. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vtBniY

Ethiopia’s Tigray at ‘serious risk’ of famine, warns UN official

Mark Lowcock, in reported briefing to Security Council, calls for scaling up of assistance in next two months. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2TlDJSH

Amazon accused of unfair pricing policies by Washington DC

The Washington DC Attorney General said on Tuesday it was suing the firm over competition concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bTFjSa

US: Why are immigrant women having needless medical procedures?

We discuss a new Fault Lines investigation about medical abuse claims at an immigrant detention facility. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fOfxjd

Israel’s divide, rule and erase strategy is failing

The past few weeks have showed that Palestinians across Palestine and beyond struggle and resist as one people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vA0ocl

Myanmar cardinal calls for end to violence after church attack

Appeal from Charles Maung Bo came after four people sheltering in a church were killed in fighting in country's east. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3voR4HR

In a blow to US miners, Biden wants to import metals for EVs

Aims to build domestic battery manufacturing, cut down reliance on China and avoid a face off with environmentalists. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3umUTwb

Cyclone Yaas, ‘very severe storm’, makes landfall on Indian coast

Heavy rains and winds lash eastern India as COVID-stricken country's second cyclone in as many weeks makes landfall. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vmDTrd

COVID strain first detected in India found in 53 territories: WHO

WHO also receives information the B.1.617 variant has been found in seven other territories, UN agency's update shows. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uvvX5L

China’s latest crackdown on crypto caused by climate concerns

Spike in power use from server farms servicing Bitcoin led to illicit coal mining, endangering lives and climate goals. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bTqYp0

Aussie rules: Melbourne fans to get tested amid COVID scare

Melbourne Cricket Ground latest on growing list of venues where people could have been exposed to the coronavirus. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fo51Ay

Asia, Americas look to the skies for ‘Super Flower Blood Moon’

Phenomenon occurs when a total lunar eclipse coincides with the moon being at its closest point to Earth. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yxkMMS

New York prosecutors investigating Trump form grand jury: reports

The Washington Post says the move suggests Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance may have found evidence of a crime. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bWgjd7

AI emotion-detection software tested on Uyghurs

A software engineer tells BBC's Panorama about installing the system in police stations in Xinjiang. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34m9RaQ

Why are more Indonesian women getting involved in bomb attacks?

Women have played a more prominent role in hardline attacks in Indonesia, and analysts say it reflects ISIL's influence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yMJsRV

In Pictures: Gaza fishermen back on the water after ceasefire

Israeli forces allowed a limited number of vessels to return to sea following a ceasefire in the recent conflict. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yyN9dE

Peloton to build first US factory after supply problems

The exercise equipment company has struggled to keep up with demand during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fNB1gu

A short dictionary of liberal language on policing

Terms like 'the system is flawed' dismiss Black pain in order to legitimise the institutions that cause it. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34cNIMg

The Afghan fathers braving beatings to reach family in Croatia

In northwest Bosnia, stranded Afghan fathers are desperate to reunite with their families over the border in Croatia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RNoNfw

In 2020, more people displaced by extreme climate than conflict

A record 55 million people were forced to move within their countries in 2020 due to extreme weather events. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vev2aR

Now that the guns are silent, minds turn to reconstruction

It is high time to break Gaza's endless cycle of destruction and reconstruction. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3capB5t

Australia to close Afghanistan embassy over security fears

Morrison says embassy to shut this week because of the 'increasingly uncertain security environment'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yzLowJ

Hong Kong could soon throw away millions of unused vaccine doses

Official says Hong Kongers 'only have a three-month window' before the first batch of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines expires. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yvSann

UN offers help as Samoa rivals both claim leadership

UN calls for dialogue after incumbent leader refuses to cede power despite election loss. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ukQgmf

Thousands evacuated in India as strong Cyclone Yaas inches closer

Yaas, set to turn into 'very severe cyclonic storm', expected to make landfall on Wednesday in Odisha and West Bengal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yBxIkO

Turkey removes another Central Bank deputy governor

The move comes two months after the president fired the central bank governor and a deputy governor, spooking markets. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bRW00j

Blinken’s Middle East visit: ‘What can he offer?’

US state department says Antony Blinken aims to cement Israel-Hamas ceasefire, but experts question long-term strategy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yyu8bg

‘We will not give up’: Palestinians in Gaza rebuild from scratch

Many of the commercial, innovative sites targeted by Israeli forces were invaluable resources for the blockaded enclave. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bMSDYz

US warns against travel to Japan as country grapples COVID surge

US says coronavirus surge makes it risky for citizens to travel to Japan, just two months ahead of Tokyo Olympics. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34cIJv9

US Treasury: G7 might back a 15 percent-plus global minimum tax

It's a move toward a long-sought comprehensive deal on how to tax the largest multinationals and digital services firms. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2StLGVC

India reports lowest rise in daily COVID cases since April 14

India reports 196,427 new cases in the last 24 hours while deaths from COVID-19 rise by 3,511. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hR4BE9

Singapore beats Q1 growth expectations but faces uneven recovery

Gov't maintained its GDP forecast for the year but warned of a larger-than-usual degree of uncertainty on back of COVID. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QONCHz

India couple rent plane for midair wedding to escape COVID curbs

Couple charter passenger jet to stage midair wedding that violated COVID-19 restrictions by taking more than 160 guests. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fKdn49

Indian police visit Twitter's office after 'manipulated media' label

It comes after the social media giant labelled a ruling party spokesman tweet as "manipulated media". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fDT8oS

India police visit Twitter offices after BJP tweet flagged

Twitter India managing director served notice after social media giant tags BJP spokesman's post as 'manipulated media'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hSxbVQ

Myanmar detains American journalist for local news magazine

Managing editor Danny Fenster was picked up at the airport in Yangon as he was preparing to fly to Malaysia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oLfDwl

COVID curbs reimposed in Melbourne after five cases discovered

Authorities in Australia's second-biggest city are scrambling to identify source of new infections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34c6gvZ

Biden discusses Gaza ceasefire with Egypt’s President el-Sisi

Phone call between US president and Egyptian counterpart comes as Secretary of State Blinken is heading to region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wzhJlp

Root causes of Israel-Palestine conflict must be addressed: UNRWA

Philippe Lazzarini said situation in Gaza getting worse because the very basis of the conflict has not been addressed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wvtLfS

Photos: Death and despair as African migrants arrive in Spain

More than 8,000 people climbed around border fences and swam from Morocco to the Spanish territory. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oI9WPA

Vaccine tourism: Read the fine print, warn travel agents

Social media in India and Thailand are filled with ads where package tours to the US and Russia come with COVID jabs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yJTrHA

In Pictures: Cleaning up a Gaza massacre

Volunteers clear rubble in a campaign to 'bring back life to streets that have witnessed so much destruction'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vgXIA4

The US cannabis industry’s one big problem: Too much cash

Most banks refuse to service the industry because of federal rules, leaving marijuana sellers to deal with bags of cash. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vmma3a

Tech giants must pay their fair share of tax to help tackle COVID

G20 countries may be losing as much as $32bn annually in taxes from just five of the world’s largest tech companies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SpCq4s

Comorbidities and COVID: A much higher risk of death

Dr Khan examines the underlying health conditions that cause severe illness in COVID patients. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wuzxhH

Mayhill: Facial recognition technology used after Swansea disorder

Police say more arrests will be made this week and they are using the technology to identify others. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vhyCRt

Glastonbury live-stream delivers a rush of nostalgia in the face of failure

The concert brought back fond memories, despite technical problems disrupting the live-stream. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bKgCYs

Invest in nurses to fight the pandemic, rebuild shattered health

The world may face a severe shortage of nurses in the aftermath of the pandemic if it does not take action. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ueZU9O

As US pulls back in MENA, China, Russia may step in: General

US Central Command Chief Frank McKenzie expresses concern over regional allies seeking support from China and Russia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QQmSGQ

Aung San Suu Kyi in first public appearance since February arrest

Deposed leader appeared in court in the Myanmar capital and seemed in good health, her lawyer said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RxyY89

Air India cyber-attack: Data of millions of customers compromised

Passport details, ticket information and credit card data were compromised in the February attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TeCrZP

Myanmar diaspora in US rally, raise funds in battle against coup

Protesters demand firmer action against military leaders' February power grab and recognition of civilian government. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oRb3wE

14 killed in Guinea-Bissau road accident

Speeding transport truck lost control and crashed into homes, killing 13 villagers and the driver. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34oYcbH

Rising prices of solar modules could disrupt the sector

After dropping for a decade, solar module prices rose 18 percent in the past year as raw material prices went up. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ufCQYL

World reacts to Belarus plane ‘hijacking’, arrest of journalist

Fierce outcry as Belarus forces a passenger plane carrying a wanted journalist to divert and land in its capital. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uf1tEP

India crosses 300,000 COVID deaths; vaccine drive hit by shortage

Total number of virus-related deaths climbs to 303,720, the third-highest toll in world after the US and Brazil. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oH49Kj

China crackdown forces crypto mining operators to end operations

After Friday's crackdown, several firms said they are looking to move their business overseas, especially North America. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vhWLY2

Now Cyclone Yaas looms for India, week after deadly storm in west

Moving northwards in Bay of Bengal, Cyclone Yaas is likely to hit eastern states of West Bengal and Odisha on Wednesday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wlaj5o

Coup claim as Samoa’s elected leader locked out of parliament

Police bar Samoa's prime minister-elect from entering parliament as incumbent leader refuses to cede power. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vjjpzi

Osaka buckles under strain of Japan’s fourth COVID-19 wave

Doctors in region join calls for Olympics cancellation as hospitals struggle to treat those sick with coronavirus. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SgzqHM

US imposes Ethiopia, Eritrea restrictions over Tigray crisis

Announcing move, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says no 'meaningful steps' have been taken to end hostilities. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QJmgT9

Football: Liverpool, Chelsea qualify for Champions League

Mane scores brace for Liverpool while Chelsea finish in top-four despite loss at Aston Villa. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2T7NGTv

Is it safe for the EU to ease COVID restrictions for tourism?

The EU has agreed to reopen the bloc to vaccinated travellers despite new virus strains causing concern. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fbisDy

Brazilian president leads motorcade of thousands of supporters

Jair Bolsonaro remains defiant in the face of mounting pressure to account for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fCNVOd

Belarus arrests opposition figure after flight diverted

Exiled opposition activist Roman Protasevich detained after his flight from Greece to Lithuania was diverted to Minsk. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fex0T0

‘Disaster’: PM Johnson’s former adviser blasts UK’s COVID plan

Cummings has recently been involved in a war of words with Downing Street. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vg6uy6

US committed to ‘giving Israel means to defend itself’: Blinken

US secretary of state's comments follow pressure and criticism from progressive lawmakers over arms deals with Israel. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hKkufB

Italian cable car crash kills several, injures two children

A cable car linking Italy's Lake Maggiore with a nearby mountain in the Alps plunged to the ground. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fCmFzj

How football offers solace for Hazara women battling trauma, fear

As the Hazara community deals with discrimination and violence, the sport became a game-changer for young women. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fdgfru

India’s Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar arrested in murder case

Kumar, who won medals for India in 2012, 2016, was on the run since he was named in the murder of a fellow wrestler. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2T3HoEq

India: New Delhi to relax lockdown as COVID cases decline

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal says the capital will ease coronavirus restrictions on May 31 if cases continue to drop. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oIPVIP

DR Congo: Goma ‘spared’ as lava from volcano halts outside city

Region's military governor says the lava flow stopped on the outskirts of the eastern city as thousands evacuated Goma. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34fZ6H3

The story of morna: Cape Verde’s music of displacement and return

How music shaped by slavery, epidemics and migration travelled the world, narrating stories of suffering and resistance. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oH2B2G

Bangladeshi journalist arrested for COVID reporting granted bail

Rozina Islam's arrest for unearthing official corruption in the government's COVID response caused an outcry. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34a9kZO

In Pictures: Thousands flee as DR Congo volcano erupts

Lava from a volcano erupting in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is flowing south towards the city of Goma. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fcpBU6

In Pictures: Palestinian solidarity rallies around the world

Large demonstrations around the world in support of Palestine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oP3fLS

Backed by Israeli police, Jewish settlers storm Al-Aqsa compound

The incident comes as a fragile truce holds in the Gaza Strip, days after the end of a 11-day Israeli bombing campaign. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fDd37w

Pfizer, AstraZeneca effective against virus strain found in India

A new study says both the vaccines are highly effective against the B1617.2 strain first identified in India. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SlR4cZ

The hardline Israelis stoking violence in East Jerusalem

Far-right Israelis marched in the Old City during Ramadan chanting 'death to Arabs' last month. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ubws4z

Will Canada’s PM Justin Trudeau finally keep his word?

A few years ago Trudeau called for healing Palestinian children. Today, he appears to have forgotten his own words. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/348JaXb

Vietnam holds parliament election amid new COVID outbreak

Fewer independent candidates than before are standing in this year's vote for the 500-seat National Assembly. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vpVoqg

Samoa crisis deepens as head of state suspends parliament

Surprise order comes days before parliament was set to confirm Samoa's first change of government in nearly 40 years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ywOktY

Extreme cold weather hits China ultramarathon, kills 21 runners

The deaths came after 'abrupt, extreme weather' hit runners taking part in a 100-kilometre race in China's Gansu. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3u6Lf0o

'Did weak wi-fi password lead the police to our door?'

A young family had their computers and phones seized after, it seems, their router was hacked. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QGXVxh

The Colombian protests reflect a deep legitimacy crisis

The country could slip into another cycle of violence if the government continues to ignore people's grievances. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fAA0Iw

China’s Mars rover takes first drive on surface of the red planet

Zhurong, China’s first Mars rover, has left its landing capsule and is now exploring the red planet's surface. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3faZRYt

Migrant children in US: The ‘cards are stacked against’ them

Children travelling alone in search of protection are allowed into the US, but face a host of hurdles once they arrive. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vp7D6R

COVID: ‘Black fungus’ adds to India’s woes, 4,194 deaths reported

States ordered emergency measures to counter a surge in the rare infection among coronavirus patients. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3464Cfk

Why China’s exploitation of Uighurs implicates Western brands

Beijing's internment of ethnic minorities in Xinjiang has Western companies scrambling to unwind supply chains. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fat2ej

US top diplomat Blinken to visit Israel, West Bank next week

Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit comes after ceasefire was reached to end deadly Israeli attacks on Gaza Strip. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bOwsB9

Aung San Suu Kyi will appear in court within days, military says

Deposed leader is healthy at home and will appear in court soon, Myanmar's military leader General Min Aung Hlaing says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QKViL4

Palestinian solidarity protests held around the world

Demonstrations took place in London, Melbourne and Paris while more are scheduled in other big cities. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fCXOeK

Incite and inflame: Israel’s manipulation of the media

The Listening Post breaks down Israel’s media strategy of distraction, disinformation and diversion. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3u5ujr6

Spain’s Li Liga: Atletico, Real Madrid head into tense final day

Atletico can be crowned league winners with a final-day win but Real also in contention. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uaZXDF

Ethiopia awards telecom licence to Safaricom-led consortium

The consortium, which includes Vodafone and Vodacom, paid $850m for the licence, officials say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Tb4xFb

Return of Iraqis seen by US as easing threat from Syria camp

Many countries refuse to repatriate their citizens who came to join ISIL's 'caliphate'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ShtrlY

Hundreds arrested as Algeria cracks down on protest movement

Crackdown intensifies on pro-democracy Hirak movement by authorities. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oFUbst

Greek firefighters battle forest blaze for third day

Emergency service says the main front of the blaze under control as weather conditions improve. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hKlaSg

The great Republican divide can be healed

Republicans could do worse than look to Boris Johnson's Conservative Party to model a way forward. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bJ5bAg

Gaza attacks: Fear, finality, and farewells as bombs rained down

Many terrified Gaza civilians said their final goodbyes to family during the 11-day Israeli onslaught. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oFzNb0

UN envoy: Libya mercenaries a threat to entire North Africa

UN says at least 20,000 foreign fighters are in Libya, including Syrians, Russians, Sudanese, and Chadians. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RECdKL

Riyad al-Maliki: Is the Palestinian Authority still relevant?

Palestine's foreign minister discusses whether Palestinian officials are driving or driven by the people's resistance. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/344cn5N

Nigeria’s army chief, 10 others killed in plane crash

The incident occurred as the plane was landing at Kaduna airport 'due to inclement weather', the army says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3veT9WM

Biden meets Moon, appoints new US envoy for North Korea

Joe Biden and Moon Jae-in express 'deep concern' about North Korea's nuclear weapons programme at White House talks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wtvUbE

Bonus edition: Silencing Palestinians, Nomzamo Mbatha, Clubhouse

Best of the week and behind the scenes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oEf870

Nepal president dissolves parliament, new election in November

Presidency says neither caretaker PM nor opposition leader were able to demonstrate a majority to form a new government. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3f9ploS

Taiwan holds out hope for seat at World Health Assembly meeting

Five years after its exclusion, self-ruled island claimed by China still hopeful it will be able to attend as observer. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wv11Ux

The AU’s words of solidarity for Palestine are no longer enough

It’s time for the AU to return to its anti-colonial roots, and adopt substantial measures against Israel. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QIQBS0

1,621 gov’t staff on poll duty die of COVID in India state: Union

Uttar Pradesh Primary Teachers Association says government workers were forced to work in polls amid a raging pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bJn7ur

Bangladesh puts Rohingya camps under lockdown after COVID spike

Crowded camps that are home to hundreds of thousands of refugees placed under lockdown after alarming spread of virus. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vafeWH

Iran denounces Canada ruling plane downed an ‘act of terrorism’

Iran says court verdict a part of 'politicised' moves by the Canadian government against the Islamic republic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ytoWFK

COVID-19 death tolls likely a ‘significant undercount’: WHO

Number of people who died from direct, indirect effects of pandemic may be up to 3 times higher than reported. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oA0LAK

Elon Musk calls for ‘more communication’ between Russia, US

Tesla CEO also says electric vehicle manufacturer is close to establishing a presence in Russia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34407SG

Tarun Tejpal, ex-editor of top India magazine, acquitted of rape

The 58-year-old founder and former Tehelka magazine editor was accused of raping colleague in lift of a hotel in 2013. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3f56Yla

Israel, social media groups cooperating against Palestinians: NGO

The allegations from 7amleh come amid widespread online censoring of Sheikh Jarrah protests. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ypLAi6

Robot scales stairs without ‘seeing’ and other news

LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Rzxwlz

Cities are at the front lines of climate and migration

Mayors must get a seat at the climate policy-making table. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fDFYrQ

In Pictures: Celebrations across Gaza after 11 days of bombing

Thousands of Palestinians take to the streets after ceasefire between Israel and Hamas takes effect. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hJAJcL

Mapping Gaza: Schools, hospitals, refugee camps and more

Al Jazeera takes you on a tour of key locations across the densely populated Gaza Strip. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3u8muRm

Man arrested in India for Facebook appeal to hoist Palestine flag

Muslim man held in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh district for asking people to put Palestinian flag on houses and vehicles. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wp9Fnu

Cyber attack: Tool to restore stolen Irish health data tested

The Irish government says the decryption tool could help get the healthcare system back to normal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SXbA43

Money Bots: The truth behind high-frequency trading

High-frequency trading by AI at lightning speed shows how warring ‘bots’ have raised the risks of the money markets. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fzrutc

‘We don’t sleep’: Sheikh Jarrah Palestinians decry harassment

Palestinians living in flashpoint neighbourhood have been placed 'under siege' by Israeli authorities, residents say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hOdwGJ

Jubilation in Gaza as ceasefire takes effect: Live

Palestinians pour onto streets as Israel and Hamas agree to Egyptian-brokered ceasefire to halt 11-day conflict. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/342Nzej

India sees 259,551 new COVID cases, ‘black fungus’ adds to woes

Deaths rise by 4,209 as rising cases of mucormycosis, a rare fungal disease, further complicate the crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hEgwoV

WeWork reports loss of nearly $2.1bn ahead of stock market debut

The troubled office-sharing startup's business was hit particularly hard by the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S7z06t

As COVID wave rages in Nepal, hospitals run out of beds, oxygen

Nepal registers record numbers of infections and deaths as a second wave sweeps the Himalayan nation of 30 million. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wn5E2W

Arctic nations agree to fight global warming despite tensions

Latest data shows the Arctic is warming three times faster than anywhere else on the planet, putting summer ice at risk. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3u4yZNN

Indonesia’s submarine sinking highlights military’s shortfalls

The archipelago's armed forces began a modernisation programme in 2007 but face increasing maritime challenges. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oyUzZM

World reaction to the Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza

Ceasefire welcomed as UN chief calls for real efforts to address root causes of the conflict and achieve reconciliation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oBN04L

India battles rash of ‘black fungus’ cases hitting COVID patients

Mucormycosis, a rare fungal disease, usually infects people whose immune system has been compromised. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SccAkF

Are attitudes towards Palestine shifting in the US?

President Joe Biden faces calls from within his party to do more to end the current Palestinian-Israeli crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2T1fRDD

Many deaths in India’s Goa as gov’t fails to ensure oxygen supply

Between May 11 and May 16, dropping oxygen levels at Goa’s largest hospital killed 75 COVID-19 patients. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SUTgbN

Elon Musk UK visit drives Tesla factory rumours

A two-day stop in the UK has ignited speculation that the tech mogul is looking for factory sites. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hN65zc

Number of IDPs in the world reaches record high of 55m

Storms, conflicts and violence forced 40.5 million people to become newly displaced within their countries in 2020. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3v0sa18

Qatar cabinet approves draft law on Shura Council elections

Draft law for partial election to the 45-member top advisory council outlines rules under which vote will take place. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33Xd8NM

Guatemala prison: Several inmates beheaded in gang violence

Hundreds of police have been deployed to restore order at the Cantel Prison, where at least seven inmates were killed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tY2G3a

The billion-dollar UAE-Israel gas deal will go forward

The ongoing bombing of Gaza is unlikely to deter the UAE from investing big in its new ally's gas fields. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3v4m7bL

World’s largest iceberg forms in Antarctica

The iceberg measures about 4,320sq km - slightly bigger than the Spanish island of Mallorca. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ozpc12

COVID causes orphan crisis in India; experts fear neglect, abuse

Thousands of children lose one or both parents in India while prospect of a surge of abandoned minors worries many. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3u46CzB

Hopes fading for 38 missing in India after cyclone sinks barge

Navy ships work through the night to recover 37 bodies on board barge that sank off Mumbai, but 38 more still missing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3f3aSuF

‘Used to seeing deaths’: A day with India’s COVID body collectors

Al Jazeera spends a day with workers who take bodies of victims of virus from Delhi hospitals or homes for final rites. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QEAaWQ

China furious after US warship sails close to disputed Paracels

Beijing accuses US of entering sovereign waters around islands also claimed by Vietnam and Taiwan without permission. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ozNjwY

Colonial Pipeline boss confirms $4.4m ransom payment

Joseph Blount told the Wall Street Journal that he authorised the payment following the cyber-attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3yqZLTU

Gaza: Israeli air raid kills disabled man, pregnant wife, child

Eyad Salha, his wife Amani, and their daughter Nagham were getting ready to eat lunch when a missile struck their home. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bD5EUA

The child victims of the UK’s EncroChat house raids

When police swooped on homes around the UK last year after hacking the mobile app, children were the collateral damage. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3f0dCJp

Will policing in the US ever change?

The Stream meets a renowned policing expert to ask how law enforcement could evolve. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3whM3Ry

Death, destruction in Gaza as Israel defies truce call – Live

Israel continues to bomb Gaza, killing at least one Palestinian as Benjamin Netanyahu defies calls for a ceasefire. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wkgW86

ByteDance: TikTok's co-founder to step down as chief executive

The hugely popular short-video app was regularly criticised by former President Donald Trump. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SdjnKD

India sees 3,874 COVID deaths as data suggests runaway infections

India reports 276,110 new cases as nearly two-thirds of people tested show exposure to virus, a private laboratory says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ouTK4i

China rover sends back first images from surface of Mars

The Zhurong is expected to spend about three months on the planet to study its surface soil and atmosphere. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bEc8m7

Taiwan firms’ work from home scepticism adds to COVID challenge

Spike in cases has put the spotlight on work culture that demands long hours and being present at the office. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3v2CmpS

US, Russia acknowledge ‘serious differences’ but stress dialogue

Antony Blinken and Sergey Lavrov strike optimistic note at first face-to-face meeting since Joe Biden became president. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Ry6hrp

Bitcoin falls further as China cracks down on crypto currencies

The price of Bitcoin fell below $40,000 for the first time in three months after China imposed fresh curbs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bzc7ja

How retail tech could change how we shop in the future

Concept store Cornershop is trialling retail technology to find out what people want from stores. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bDkOsO

Google employees urge firm to support Palestinians: Report

A Jewish employee group calls on the company's CEO to condemn harm done by the Israeli military to Palestinians. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fwm81S

YouTube adds age restriction to Al Jazeera Arabic live stream

Move comes amid alleged wider attempt by social media platforms to restrict coverage of Israeli-Palestinian conflict. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3owwti9

Is Clubhouse a free speech haven?

Governments keep close watch on platform offering space for candid conversations on politics and social issues. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3v1DXfL

Pro-Palestinian protesters boo Biden during Michigan visit

Advocates and legislators have called on Biden to take a harder line against Israel amid deadly Gaza escalation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ypDK80

Mosque razed in BJP-ruled Indian state, Muslim body to move court

Residents in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district accuse local administration of demolishing a 100-year-old mosque. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RoirmW

China’s climate goal: overhauling its electricity grid

To meet its carbon goals, one major step that China needs to undertake is to upgrade its grid, the world's largest. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bFfxB7

US-Russia showdown looms as top diplomats meet in Iceland

Blinken and Lavrov to meet in Iceland while Washington's ties with Moscow are under pressure over myriad issues. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wdQTiP

Lebanon’s FM asks to quit after ISIL comments anger Gulf states

Charbel Wehbe's remarks that appeared to blame Gulf states for the rise of ISIL caused a diplomatic firestorm. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3u4sISm

Taiwan tightens curbs, expects arrival of more COVID vaccines

The island is battling its worst outbreak of the disease since December 2019 and is rushing to accelerate vaccinations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eWG8eO

Your wait for a new car may get longer as the chip crisis worsens

Chip shortages are rippling through sector after sector, delaying shipments of cars, game consoles and refrigerators. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Ru8lkm

Pogba, Diallo hold up Palestine flag at Manchester United match

Teammates' public display of support for Palestine came as Israel continued its intense bombardment of the Gaza Strip. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2T0tmnc

China bans finance firms from servicing crypto transactions

China's latest attempt to clamp down on a burgeoning digital trading market has sent crypto prices hurtling down. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wmqfo1

New York state investigation into Trump Organization now criminal

US state investigating whether the company falsely reported property values to secure loans and obtain benefits. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3v19tdP

Months before the coup, Myanmar army ordered intercept spyware

The technology gives the army the power to listen in on calls, view text messages & emails and track user location. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yqsV5Y

India reports record one-day COVID deaths as Modi’s rating falls

India sees 4,529 deaths in last 24 hours as Narendra Modi's approval ratings fall to a new low, according to a survey. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33TFPv9

Ceasefire elusive as Israel continues to pound Gaza – Live

Israel bombs residential buildings, killing three Palestinians as diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire remain stalled. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QxyjTC

The 17-year-old exposing rape culture in Malaysian schools

Ain's TikTok video revealed a teacher’s sick joke, sparking an outcry over violence faced by women and girls. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fu52l5

Punjab gasps as India’s Modi refuses to seek oxygen from Pakistan

Repeated requests by Punjab leaders to import life-saving gas from 'enemy nation' go unheeded by federal government. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2S68quq

China says US threatens peace as warship crosses Taiwan Strait

USS Curtis Wilbur sailed through Strait on Tuesday in what the US described as a 'routine' transit. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yqdFWK

Galapagos Islands iconic Darwin’s Arch collapses into sea

Ecuador's environment ministry says the collapse was the result of natural erosion. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33Uy0VR

Six announcements from Google I/O

Google's annual conference unveils their latest tech. Here's what we found interesting. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RsKFwJ

To achieve net-zero by 2050, scrap fossil fuel projects: IEA

All future fossil fuel projects must be scrapped if the world is to reach net-zero carbon emissions, the body said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33QqdbG

Why India’s Hindu nationalists are backing Israel on Gaza bombing

As Israel faces criticism for its bombing of Gaza, it has received support from India's Hindu nationalists. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tZcv0N

COVID sick in India ‘go under trees to raise oxygen levels’

With no doctor or health facility in Mewla Gopalgarh in Uttar Pradesh state, villagers practise alternative medicine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SYZlEh

‘No food for days’: Starvation stalks Tigray as war drags on

Food insecurity in conflict-hit Ethiopian region remains dire, with increasing reports of people dying of hunger. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3v1h7EX

Anger in India over arrests for posters asking Modi about vaccine

At least two dozen arrested after posters criticising the Indian prime minister over vaccine shortage emerged in Delhi. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uZ7sP9

UAE struggles with new rule to get women on company boards

There is a cultural mindset discourages women from jobs that keep them at work late and have them work with men. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eVYQ6e

Tokyo doctors call for Olympics to be cancelled over COVID surge

Doctors say hospitals in the Japanese capital are already overwhelmed and 'have almost no spare capacity'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3frGTM3

Hong Kong closes Taiwan office amid rise in diplomatic tensions

Suspension of operations comes amid tension over Hong Kong's National Security Law, exiles moving to self-ruled island. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3f16qgh

As Brazil runs out of water, world could lose out on coffee

Severe drought has farmers worried they will not have enough water to get through the dry season. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bxFqCA

‘I don’t feel even 1 percent safe’: An Indian COVID vaccine nurse

A Punjabi nurse who is suffering from long COVID describes what it is like working in a vaccine clinic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3f14EM9

The utter failure of the Abraham Accords

The Israeli aggression against Palestinians demonstrates that the normalisation deals had nothing to do with peace. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tWG03k

Porn blocker 'missing' from Online Safety Bill prompts concern

Campaigners are "astonished" that a promised age check for porn is not in the Online Safety Bill. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Rpt8Wd

Universities keeping lectures online into autumn term

A student petition calls it "ridiculous" as some UK universities keep lectures online for next term. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3by6z8L

Russia spy chief suggests West behind SolarWinds cyber-attack

Sergei Naryshkin speaks to the BBC in a rare interview about 2020's SolarWinds cyber-attack in the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3yj9Gew

21 dead, many missing as Cyclone Tauktae batters COVID-hit India

At least 21 dead and 96 missing after monster cyclone slams into western India, compounding misery amid COVID pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2S3XDRm

Tencent Music acknowledges facing higher regulatory scrutiny

Tencent Music was told by Chinese regulators to pay a fine, give up exclusive music rights and sell some music assets. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ylO5SH

Amazon in talks to buy MGM Studios for $9bn: Reports

The deal would give the e-commerce giant's streaming service a vast library of content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uVJCUs

Japan’s economy shrank more than expected on surging virus

Decline was on the back of a hit in private consumption as a state of emergency to curb the virus kept people at home. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RpgZAs

India’s COVID cases cross 25 million, deaths rise by record 4,329

India becomes the second nation after the US to pass the grim milestone of more than 25 million recorded infections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wfdmw0

‘A humanitarian disaster in the making’ in Myanmar’s Chin State

Men in embattled town of Mindat flee to the hills as military steps up crackdown on resistance to February 1 coup. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33T1bso

Could blocking the sun save the planet?

Scientists say potential risks and benefits of solar geoengineering warrant further study. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3opyzAs

Australia PM sticks with border closure despite business pressure

Scott Morrison says pandemic worse than last year and insists country's borders will only reopen when safe. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tX6ilS

Biden continues Gaza ceasefire push, Israel shells Lebanon: Live

US president speaks to Israel's Netanyahu for third time since violence erupted on May 10. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3byVCDX

UK embarks on major reopening despite fears over COVID variant

People can now meet indoors in England, Scotland and Wales, but caution urged as a variant first found in India spreads. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eR4Jl7

Mapping Palestinian solidarity protests around the world

Tens of thousands of people from nearly 100 cities have participated in protests in solidarity with Palestinians. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Rnt0Xf

Israel-Palestine: US blocks UN statement for third time in a week

Washington has reportedly blocked UNSC statements that condemned Israel's military response and called for a ceasefire. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yf0esv

Qatari, Egyptian, Saudi FMs discuss Gaza crisis with top US envoy

US Secretary of State Blinken had separate phone calls with foreign ministers of the three Middle East countries. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yaUr7j

In Pictures: Funerals and destruction as Israeli attacks continue

Gaza health ministry says 16 women and 10 children among those killed on Sunday with more than 50 people wounded. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uZ2FNK

Indian state braces for Tauktae, ‘most severe’ cyclone in decades

Powerful cyclone roaring in Arabian Sea moves towards Gujarat as authorities evacuate hundreds of thousands of people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3onGEWf

‘Huge loss’: Experienced Gaza doctors killed in Israeli attacks

Bombings killed at least two Gaza doctors, exacerbating a medical expertise shortage in the besieged enclave. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eQTrxf

What does ‘voting’ mean in Iran?

The periodic rise of voting in Iran does not point to an affirmation of the ruling regime’s legitimacy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SWGtFZ

As they ready to reopen, British eateries short on staff: Survey

A switch to more secure jobs and an exodus of foreign workers have exacerbated a staff shortage, a survey found. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tSuc1W

Central Vista: India’s Modi blasted for $2.8bn project amid COVID

Modi pushes forward with building new parliament and other structures, as critics accuse him of misplaced priorities. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tUCAhk

Israel-Gaza: Why is the region blurry on Google Maps?

High-resolution images of Israel and Gaza are available, so why not via public mapping tools? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QrE9pA

Are these India’s ‘forgotten victims’ of COVID?

In a village in Uttar Pradesh as many as 18 people have died in three weeks, but without testing the cause is 'unknown'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SQl0OJ

Microsoft investigated Bill Gates’s involvement with an employee

The board used an external law firm for a 'thorough investigation' but did not reach a conclusion as Gates stepped down. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uT8EDV

Pakistan calls for US role in de-escalating Gaza conflict

US statement following talks between Pakistani FM Qureshi and US Secretary of State Blinken makes no mention of Gaza. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2QmoqIa

Fiame Naomi Mataafa: Samoa set to appoint first female PM

Samoa's top court overrules attempt to void April election results, paving way for the opposition to form a government. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2S3GgQY

Chile chooses independents to draft new constitution

Ruling coalition loses out as Chile prepares to rewrite constitution following mass protests against inequality in 2019. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33Oabz1

Musk effect: Bitcoin sinks to three-month low on Musk comments

Elon Musk's tweet hinting that Tesla is thinking of, or may have, sold its cryptocurrencies sent Bitcoin skidding. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33NgbrE

China’s economic recovery slows in April after Q1 boom

After record expansion in the January quarter, growth in April, including retail sales, slowed, showing uneven recovery. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tSL3Sm

Top India scientist quits COVID panel over differences with gov’t

Shahid Jameel resigns from forum of scientific advisers set up by government days after questioning pandemic's handling. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3waMbSN

More Israeli raids Gaza as bombing enters second week: Live

Nearly 200 Palestinians killed in the Gaza Strip as Israeli bombardment enters its second week. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RqvV1p

AT&T nearing $150bn Discovery streaming merger: Reports

A deal could see Harry Potter-maker Warner Bros. and Discovery's lifestyle channels under the same owner. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RT5Zvb

Thailand reports COVID daily record, driven by prison outbreaks

Southeast Asian nation reports 9,635 new cases on Monday, as it scrambles to contain third wave of coronavirus. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RT5G3v

G7 urged to donate excess COVID vaccines to global sharing scheme

UNICEF says move would address shortfalls after India held back planned exports to cover its own surging outbreak. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RVUSSc

Netanyahu says Gaza bombing to continue ‘in full-force’

Defiant Israeli prime minister says Gaza bombing campaign 'will take time', as 42 Palestinians were killed on Sunday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yeo3jX

Palestinian FM slams moves to normalise relations with Israel

Riyad al-Maliki says normalisation without achieving Palestinian statehood represents support for 'apartheid'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uRqAid

Iran unveils its strongest domestic supercomputer

The Simorgh supercomputer, named after a mythical Persian bird, was developed by Iranian engineers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3flDVbT

Neocolonialism and the Green New Deal – Barber and Rehman

Activist Asad Rehman and sustainability writer Aja Barber on the Green New Deal and next steps for the climate movement. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bt1XQY

Cyclone Tauktae: Indian states put on alert ahead of storm

At least four people dead in torrential rain and winds as western India braces for a powerful cyclone, officials said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uSzpbv

US legislator AOC calls Israel an ‘apartheid state’

US progressives have criticised the Biden administration's support for Israel amid its Gaza bombardment. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tTIAah

The out of body girl: My fragmented life with dissociation

It has taken time and practice to integrate my body and my mind, to ask them to live side by side. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ol08e6

‘Victims of aggression’: Gaza hospital overwhelmed with wounded

Israeli air attacks kill 33 Palestinians, including 13 children, in Gaza on Sunday as attacks continue. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tP3irW

Saudi Arabia condemns Israel for ‘flagrant violations’ in Gaza

The kingdom's foreign minister calls on the global community to act urgently to put an end to Israel's attacks on Gaza. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33Of2Ao

Sons of Jerusalem | Close Up

A Palestinian family in occupied East Jerusalem fights to save their home and keep their teenage son out of prison. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33Ko7tQ

Kashmir police arrest graffiti artist over Palestine mural

At least 20 people, including an artist and a religious leader, arrested for protests in solidarity with Palestine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33NVY5e

How the violence plays into Netanyahu’s hands

By letting violence escalate, the outgoing prime minister is sabotaging the formation of a cabinet by the opposition. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eQmykx

Israel destroys home of most senior Hamas leader in Gaza

Military says it struck the homes of Yehiyeh Sinwar, the most senior Hamas leader in Gaza, and his brother. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wfzNBf

In Pictures: World rallies in solidarity with Palestinians

From New York and Madrid to Cape Town and Baghdad, thousands protested against Israeli attacks on Gaza. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RlmBMd

Rescuers dig for survivors as Gaza suffers ‘most intense’ bombing

At least 26 people died in Gaza after 150 Israeli air raids hit the besieged enclave in one hour overnight. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RlmlNf

Afghan ceasefire ends amid calls for fresh talks with Taliban

Clashes between Taliban fighters and government forces resume in the Helmand province. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eRMEDS

Can children get long COVID?

Dr Khan examines the mounting evidence that children are suffering from long COVID months after catching the virus. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3brbl7F

Chileans vote for 155-member assembly to draft new constitution

The new constitution is aimed at addressing deep-seated social inequality that gave rise to deadly protests in 2019. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RYGbxS

Panic buying in Taiwan as new COVID-19 rules kick off

Authorities say there is no need to hoard noodles or toilet paper after new COVID-19 restrictions trigger panic buying. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RSz3my

Philippines douses five-hour blaze at Manila hospital

Officials appeal for big, industrial fans to clear smoke after fire breaks out at Philippine General Hospital. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Rq3rVk

The fallacy of the colonial ‘right to defence’

Colonial powers have long demanded the 'right to defence' against the people they have colonised. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3y7Ti06

Thousands rally in US in support of Palestinians

Huge crowds show solidarity with Palestinians in cities across US, including Los Angeles, New York and Boston. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tOvuv2

Deaths in Gaza as Israel launches ‘most intense raids yet’: Live

Several Palestinians killed in Gaza in new wave of raids as Israeli and Hamas leaders show no sign of backing down. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fjG1cd

‘Give us 10 minutes’: How Israel bombed a Gaza media tower

Israeli air raid flattens building housing family flats and offices of news outlets, including Al Jazeera and AP. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3omalY4

Are social platforms deliberately silencing Palestinians?

Controlling the narrative is a growing front in Israel-Palestine conflict. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oijxN3

‘It’s genocide’: Protesters slam Israel, support Palestinians

From Amman and Baghdad to London and Berlin, thousands gather across the world to protest Israeli attacks on Gaza. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SUhsLy

Is a third Intifada on the way?

Some now see the beginnings of a new Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3huc7og

Ethiopia delays polls again amid security, logistical challenges

Election board says delays in opening polling stations and voter registration have pushed back the voting day. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RWn9Ii

Israeli forces wound dozens of Palestinians at Nakba Day marches

At least 29 Palestinians injured as they marched across the West Bank to mark Nakba Day and protest Israeli occupation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yg6TCA

World reaction to Israel’s continuing attacks in Gaza

At least 140 people, including 39 children, killed in Gaza since Israel's latest attacks were launched on Monday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ePniGp

For CBC, a dog story is more important than Israel’s apartheid

There is no good reason why Canada's public broadcaster did not cover the HRW Israeli apartheid report. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3brF5RY

‘Silence the story’: Israeli bombing of media offices condemned

Gaza City building that housed Al Jazeera and other media offices was destroyed in an Israeli strike on Saturday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RRtsgi

Al Jazeera strongly condemns Israel’s destruction of Gaza offices

Media network says bombing 'clear act' to stop journalists from reporting, says Israeli gov't must be held accountable. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3orkym0

Al Jazeeera office in Gaza destroyed by Israeli air strike

Israel warned residents of the building to evacuate an hour before the attack. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3w7mHpp

Thirty sentenced to death over anti-police clashes in DR Congo

They are sentenced over violence during end of Ramadan celebrations that resulted in riots. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tY8Znz

Will the return of big government lead to a spike in inflation?

As Biden's $4 trillion economic growth plan faces political obstacles, prices and wages are already on the rise. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tO7LLr

Ten bodies found on former El Salvador police officer’s property

Seven women and three children found buried on ex-policeman's property after he was arrested for two other murders. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bw14am

Report warns of Uighur forced labour in solar panel supply chain

Beijing's Uighur labour programmes are 'tantamount to forcible transfer of populations and enslavement', report says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eOsbjd

UN boss: Foreign fighters still in Libya in breach of ceasefire

Antonio Guterres calls for an end to violations of arms embargo and withdrawal of all foreign fighters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Rk47M4

#Palestine: Videos of violence, images of death on social media

On Instagram and Twitter, Palestinians are documenting the violence against them. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eM7Bjd

Conservative Ebrahim Raisi tops Iran’s presidential candidates

Moderates protest systematic 'removal' of reformist candidates as conservatives and hardliners dominate the field. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hFMqBB

In Pictures: 11 Palestinians killed in the occupied West Bank

Hundreds of Palestinian demonstrators faced off with Israeli troops who shot and killed at least 11 people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fiQTHw

Israeli hit on Gaza refugee camp kills 10, including 8 children

Those killed at the Shati refugee camp were family members, Palestinian rescuers and relatives say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bsb0C2

Palestinian death toll in Gaza, occupied West Bank mounts: Live

Number of people killed by Israeli bombardment on Gaza rises to 139; 11 killed by Israeli forces in occupied West Bank. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yc2Yql

China’s Tianwen-1 spacecraft completes historic Mars landing

Solar-powered rover, named Zhurong, will now survey the landing site before departing platform to conduct inspections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hpdeWj

Hong Kong freezes shares of media tycoon Lai under security law

Use of security law's powers for the first time to target a listed company could have repercussions for investors. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Rkxe1N

Glasgow protesters praised for blocking UK immigration officers

Hundreds surrounded a deportation van and ultimately secured the temporary release of two detained men. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Qh47fd

Palestinians in Gaza recount ‘ruthless’ horrors of Israeli raids

An Israeli pre-dawn escalation on the northern Gaza Strip resulted in more killings and displaced families. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bpZMOh

Iraqi PM: Is Iraq at the crossroads of US-Iran relations?

Mustafa al-Kadhimi discusses the geopolitical and domestic challenges facing Iraq. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3w6Fn8G

Several Afghan worshippers killed in blast at mosque near Kabul

No immediate claim of responsibility for blast on second day of temporary ceasefire agreed between gov't and Taliban. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bpUu5w

Offer more for more to stop Iran from going nuclear

If Biden wants a lasting agreement with Iran, he is going to have to broaden the appeal of the negotiations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tJfqdP

India is gasping for air

We are trying to help those suffering from COVID-19 in India, but volunteer work alone cannot get us out of this crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3y8MorB

Lightning suspected of killing 18 elephants in India’s Assam

Authorities probe deaths of 18 elephants as leading conservationist raises doubts the animals were killed by lightning. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RaJa6o

Is Bitcoin bad for the environment?

The BBC's Ros Atkins looks into Bitcoin's affect on the environment after Tesla suspended vehicle purchases using Bitcoin due to climate change concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hmaPMd

Turkey’s Karpowership shuts down power to Lebanon

Shutdown threatens longer daily power cuts across the heavily indebted nation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eLi8vh

US fuel pipeline 'paid hackers $5m in ransom'

Reports say Colonial Pipeline paid cyber-criminal gang DarkSide a ransom to prevent a data leak. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ohSUI8

Amazon set to hire 10,000 UK workers

The tech giant is tightening its grip on retail as the coronavirus pandemic continues from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33JtPwe

In Pictures: Death and destruction in Gaza as Israel attacks

Israeli artillery and tank shells fired into Gaza on Thursday evening forced many families to flee their homes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3w69gWI

Kenya leader’s constitutional reform bid illegal: High Court

Five-judge court says Kenyatta used a constitutional provision reserved for citizens to initiate the changes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RQmGYj

IBM says chip shortage could last two years

The President of the US tech giant told the BBC that the shortage could last another two years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3y4Hv2R

Irish health service hit by cyber attack

The Health Service Executive in Ireland temporarily shuts down its IT system after a "significant ransomware attack". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QmKJxC

Taiwan holds off raising COVID-19 alert level as cases surge

Taiwan reports at least 29 new domestic cases, the highest number of locally transmitted infections since last year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RMt2I1

White people rescued before Black people in Palma: Amnesty

Rights group alleges white contractors airlifted to safety before local Black people after raid on Mozambican town. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tQmgOB

Relentless Israeli bombardment forces civilians from homes: Live

Death toll in Gaza rises to 119, as threat of a ground assault looms after Israel amasses tanks and troops near enclave. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bqikxE

India COVID cases above 24 million as mutant spreads across globe

India sees 4,000 more deaths and 343,144 new cases amid reports that strain first found there is spreading in the world. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bq1Sh6

The Price of Progress: How safe is European food production?

Farming is big business, but what is the true cost when corporations sway policy and chemicals drive food production? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bsWnhw

India’s political prisoners in bad health, lose family amid COVID

Incarceration distances them from deaths and sufferings of their relatives, often taking away final moments of grief. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3w9ryGP

Myanmar jails local journalist, to free Japanese reporter

Min Nyo, who worked for the Democratic Voice of Burma was arrested on March 3 and was sentenced to three years in jail. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tLATD0

Jeff Bezos and the secretive world of superyachts

The world's richest man will reportedly set sail next month on one of the largest superyachts ever built. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hqNFEy

Digital apartheid: Palestinians being silenced on social media

Social media companies, from Zoom to Facebook and Twitter, are reinforcing Israel's erasure of Palestinians. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33CFjSb

Jerusalem: ‘She is 12 years old, yet they have shot her’

MSF’s Medical Coordinator Dr Natalie Thurtle shares her experiences of treating injured Palestinians in Jerusalem. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RgH2tx

Lawyers challenge tenure extension of Zimbabwe chief justice

Top judge Luke Malaba was criticised for dismissing petition seeking to annul 2018 election result over alleged rigging. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33EnKkv

Bali: Paradise in a Pandemic

We travel to Bali to find out what happens when tourists disappear from one of the world’s top holiday destinations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fdJitx

In Pictures: Ruins and devastation as Israeli attacks pummel Gaza

Hundreds of Israeli air attacks launched on the Gaza Strip this week in worst escalation since 2014 Israeli war on Gaza. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hjriAN

India COVID crisis: Tragic scenes at a hospital in Uttar Pradesh

While the situation in Delhi has improved, smaller towns like Bijnor are struggling. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tGE8f2

Three-day Eid ceasefire comes into force in Afghanistan

The temporary deal between the Taliban and the Afghan government follows a surge in violence in recent weeks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fiqolc

COVID-19 vaccination drive again exposes India’s digital divide

Online registration for jab bars half of India's population in rural areas who do not have smartphones or internet. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Qdk2ev

Thai prisoners at ‘grave risk’ amid record surge in COVID cases

Thailand logs record jump in cases amid a surge in infections in prisons and detention facilities. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vWcL1U

BT vows to give 5m more homes fast broadband

The telecoms giant says its new full-fibre investment strategy could create up to 7,000 jobs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oha0Wj

Israel bombs high-rise buildings as Gaza marks sombre Eid: Live

Gaza authorities say 69 Palestinians killed, including 17 children; 7 in Israel; violence also spreading within Israel. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uLuJ70

Thinking of family festive gatherings for Eid? Think again

If we limit social gatherings with friends and family this Eid, we'll be able to enjoy their company for years to come. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3y5vSsd

Will super rich owners kill football?

As fan anger persists, The Stream considers the future of the global game. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3y8lRun

New Zealand sets out plans to reconnect with post-pandemic world

PM Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand will explore opening more travel bubbles as COVID-19 vaccinations accelerate. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oewneV

What is ‘black fungus’ infection found in India’s COVID patients?

Doctors record severe spurt in cases of mucormycosis, a hard-to-treat fungal infection, among COVID-19 patients. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uDFNDj

India sees 362,727 new COVID cases as virus ravages rural areas

India's caseload at 23.7 million now while deaths climb by 4,120, as the disease rampages through the countryside. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hhF7zI

Jailed, in hiding, expelled: Cambodia’s Mother Nature crackdown

NGO that forced government into U-turn over controversial dam is latest target of deepening crackdown on dissent. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hlG3TC

Tesla will no longer accept bitcoin over climate concerns, says Musk

The initial decision made by Tesla in March to accept bitcoin caused an outcry from environmentalists. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ftP0YH

COVID cases across India being traced to weeks-long Kumbh Mela

Dozens of cases across India being traced to mega Hindu festival held at the banks of Ganges in Haridwar last month. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bmwP5Y

Western powers clash with China over Xinjiang at UN virtual meet

US, UK and Germany urge China to allow UN access to region amid concerns over Beijing's treatment of the Uighur minority from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3obMABG

China’s Xinjiang province an ‘open-air prison’, US official says

Annual US report also criticises Iran, Myanmar, Russia, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia for religious persecution of minorities from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eECgyW

Musk says Tesla won’t accept Bitcoin, citing climate concerns

Elon Musk said Tesla has suspended vehicle purchases using Bitcoin due to concerns over mining emissions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tJaOnW

Colombia enters third week of anti-government protests

Protesters are calling for end to police violence and more economic support during pandemic, among long list of demands. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33EgXay

The UK is hurtling towards a constitutional crisis

The election showed that the Union's future will be decided by Scotland - either in the ballot box or the courts. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bmABMn

Where will Israel’s assault on Palestinians end?

Israeli raids in Gaza and occupied East Jerusalem put Palestinian communities on edge. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eHfx5e

Israeli army kills Palestinian teen in occupied West Bank

Rashid Abu Arreh, 16, shot dead in Tubas, after killing of Hussein al-Titi, 26, during protests in al-Fawwar camp. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bngYUv

Global stocks see longest losing streak in two months

The sell-off was driven by inflation fears and some investors cutting their exposure to overstretched stocks or sectors. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tA2c36

‘True hero’: Indian police officer helping with COVID cremations

Rakesh Kumar has gone beyond call of duty to help perform last rites of as many as 1,300 coronavirus victims in Delhi. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33zagqa

Inside Mumbai’s 2,000-bed ‘jumbo’ COVID hospital

Pop-up mega hospital in India's financial capital is mounted with tents and metal partitions and looks like a war room. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RNpGo0

Hamas leader says group ‘ready’ for Israeli escalation

Ismail Haniya says Israel bears all responsibility for the consequences after 'igniting fire in Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uKeirC

Why is it so difficult to hold a census in North Macedonia?

How shadows of past tensions between Macedonian majority and ethnic Albanian minority impede population registration. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uFjAVm

In Pictures: Global protests in solidarity with Palestinians

Large demonstrations held in chief cities around the world in condemnation of Israel's actions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uFX0Mh

Government lays out plans to protect users online

The Online Safety Bill threatens media giants with big fines - but aims to protect political debate. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3faiDhd

US petrol supplies tighten after Colonial Pipeline hack

Some petrol stations run out of fuel in the US southeast as the Colonial Pipeline remains shut. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3w50msN

Uber and Lyft set to offer free rides to US vaccine sites

The White House highlights the upcoming offer of free trips in the US by the ride-hailing firms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hnWAX9

Outside China, TikTok is testing in-app sale of products

Its efforts to repeat success of its hit Chinese-only cousin Douyin could pose a threat to Facebook abroad. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33DfYYi

Israeli bombardment escalates as Gaza death toll rises: Live news

Israeli army bombs police and security buildings; Gaza authorities say 35 Palestinians killed, including three children. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RQoDUE

Under US pressure, Mexico orders GM to repeat worker vote

The move comes on the back of complaints of 'serious irregularities' in employee votes in a union contract. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3w31Q6v

To lure shoppers, duty-free firms offer free flights to nowhere

To rescue an industry decimated by COVID, duty-free operators are offering free flights to bring back some business. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uEXBOk