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The bill is a sign of financial trouble at state oil giant Sonangol due to underinvestment in declining offshore fields. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hmcDDh

Saudi Arabia seizes 4.5m amphetamine pills hidden in oranges

Known locally as Captagon, the pills were hidden in a shipment of oranges entering via Jeddah's port, state TV reports. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jteYPq

Fewer have confidence in China’s Xi than US’s Biden: Pew survey

Positive views of the US got a Biden bounce across 17 advanced economies, while negative views of China and Xi persist. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AcyEx1

China’s ride-hailing Didi raises $4.4bn in upsized US IPO

Didi sold 316.8 million American Depository Shares (ADS), versus the planned 288 million, at $14 apiece. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jvqQ3h

Fox News fined $1m for sexual harassment and retaliation

Watchdog said women who rejected sexual advances were retaliated against with less on-air time and poorer assignments. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dv1aAe

Fears for EU citizens who miss UK’s settled status deadline

Europeans seeking post-Brexit residency status in the UK must apply by midnight on Wednesday or risk losing rights. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3duWJFA

Putin discusses Ukraine, Black Sea spat, vaccines with public

President's annual event answering the Russian people's questions comes amid strained ties with the West. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hja8S5

Google cracks down on financial-scam adverts

Regulators and campaigners say more needs to be done. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3w577KI

Gun Control in America | Start Here

Are more gun laws the answer to America’s gun violence problem? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3y9RXoY

Art on the front lines of a changing Sudan

Two years on, Sudanese artists who participated in the 2019 revolution fear for the country's stability. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qDrL3y

Study: Anti-LGBTQ laws cost Caribbean up to $4.2BN a year

Report finds the Caribbean suffers billions in lost tourism and productivity each year due to anti-LGBTQ laws. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/361KZ9h

Ethiopia army: ‘We can re-enter Tigray within weeks if needed’

Federal forces left the region to deal with threats 'from outsiders', says government spokesman. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UJNomE

COVID-19 tourism hit could top $4 trillion: UN

The coronavirus outbreak has brought international air travel to a near halt causing up to $2.4 trillion in losses. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qzxmb1

Jordan’s Prince Hamzah may be called to testify in sedition trial

The royal at the centre of a high-profile court case has been accused of undermining the authority of King Abdullah II. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qzoAcW

UN chief asks India to end use of pellet guns on Kashmir children

Indian forces have extensively used shotgun pellets to subdue Kashmiri protesters, many of them young men and teenagers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3x382wm

Pregnant woman among seven dead as boat capsizes off Lampedusa

Ten others remain missing after boat carrying migrants and refugees overturns five miles from shore. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dtCbgw

Pakistani soldiers killed in firing along Afghanistan border

Cross-border firing by unidentified gunmen in Afghanistan’s Paktika province kills two Pakistani soldiers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Tl41Vw

Settlers in occupied West Bank agree to evacuate illegal outpost

Several Palestinians have been killed and dozens wounded by Israeli forces supporting the illegal settlers at Evyatar. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hhMG80

Thousands of Palestinians swept up in Israeli arrest campaign

In May, at least 3,100 people were arrested or detained across Palestinian territories. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UfPrhX

UN court to pass judgement in retrial of Milosevic aides

Prosecutors have asked a UN war crimes court to hand life sentences to Jovica Stanisic and Franko Simatovic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UTU55O

UN chief urges US to remove Iran sanctions as agreed in 2015

The appeal comes amid talks to revive the nuclear deal to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qzapEG

Ethiopia rebels vow to continue fight until federal forces routed

The Ethiopian army could re-enter the Tigray regional capital of Mekelle within weeks if needed, the government says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3w7JMYw

What to make of the ‘historic’ G7 tax deal

The proposal is great in principle, but it is too early to speculate on what it will achieve in practice. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UNPO3H

Top US general says security in Afghanistan deteriorating

For now, US has the weapons and capability to aid Afghanistan forces being tested by a Taliban offensive, general says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xXeTHQ

Afghanistan: Taliban fighters launch attack on Ghazni

Fighting with government forces in central Afghan city comes as foreign troops continue withdrawal from the country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UdNT89

Florida condo collapse: Investigators focus on structural failure

Evidence of structural damage before the collapse emerges as search-and-rescue operations enter a sixth day. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Tm2sGJ

Workplace gains elusive for highly educated UK minorities

Study finds despite high levels of education, UK-born children of immigrant parents face lower levels of employment. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dq4f4A

Hezbollah leader, Hamas chief discuss recent Gaza fighting

Hamas's Ismail Haniyeh meets Hezbollah's Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut for talks on Israel's 11-day bombardment of Gaza. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Uboc8m

United bets big on premium flyers with its biggest jet order ever

United Airlines is undertaking an ambitious upgrade aimed at catering to passengers willing to pay more for pampering. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qyBGHm

Israeli apartheid on campus

Israeli universities not only discriminate against Palestinians students, but are also complicit in apartheid. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jqkuT5

Lebanon hikes fuel prices by more than a third as consumers reel

Experts warn fuel subsidy slash is risky while Lebanese households are under severe, ongoing financial strain. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hgZxqW

As cases, deaths soar in Russia, why are vaccination rates low?

Russia produced the world’s first registered COVID-19 vaccine, but hesitancy persists among swathes of the population. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qznoWT

Gaza: 11 Days in May

In Gaza there is a saying: “Yesterday is better than today. Today is better than tomorrow because there is no hope.” from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3doqFTy

Roma see little hope as they mourn ‘Czech George Floyd’

After police were filmed kneeling on a Roma man's neck, tensions between the marginalised minority and state have grown. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dmveOk

Nearly 800 Line 3 pipeline workers tested positive for COVID-19

Healthcare workers say cases 'could have been avoided' if governor had paused construction. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3y6woWg

As infections rise, Cuban doctors fan out to encourage COVID jabs

Cuban authorities hope coronavirus jabs will help stem a recent, rapid rise in COVID-19 infections on the island. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3johlmu

Indian state gears up to protect children from third COVID wave

Maharashtra trains thousands of health workers in taking care of children afflicted with COVID as first line of defence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qyeXLy

‘We saw it coming’: The Indigenous leader fighting climate change

Nemonte Nenquimo discusses how climate change has altered the Amazon and the elders who guide her work. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3A8oqh9

South Africa’s Zuma handed 15-month jail term for inquiry no-show

The Constitutional Court ruling follows the ex-president's failure to appear at a corruption probe earlier this year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qFBJBh

Russia tests S-400 missiles in Crimea amid tensions with Ukraine

Day after NATO and Ukraine began Black Sea exercises, Moscow says it has tested Crimean air defence systems. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SAQJ71

Iraqi fighters mourn comrades killed in US air strikes

Militia members chant 'death to America' as they mass near Baghdad's Green Zone where the US embassy is located. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dpfIkR

India’s Hindu calligrapher whose art adorns more than 200 mosques

In a career spanning 30 years, Anil Kumar Chowhan has written Quranic verses on walls of over 200 mosques across India. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AcR5Bs

RIP Pepper robot? SoftBank 'pauses' production

Production of the robot is suspended and will only be restarted if there is a need for it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qwKH3T

Record heat blasts western Canada

Blazing temperatures have Canadians concerned about effects of climate change on a country bordering the Arctic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SzT7ed

What is Critical Race Theory?

And why are racists afraid of it? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3x6gnzx

Tigray rebels vow to drive out ‘enemies’ despite ceasefire

Rebel group says it 'will carry out all the tasks necessary to ensure the survival and security' of its people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3x6tPDk

US Supreme Court rejects contractor’s Abu Ghraib torture appeal

Three Iraqi former detainees have accused US defence contractor of encouraging or directing their torture at the prison. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dprD1Z

Diego Maradona’s doctor questioned in football star’s death

Argentina prosecutors are investigating whether medical team failed to provide adequate care before Maradona's death. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3h7hqrW

Palestinian children feel abandoned amid home demolitions: NGO

Palestinian children whose homes were demolished by Israeli authorities 'feel abandoned by the world', report finds. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3w42xvY

Robots & gadgets galore: Mobile World Congress back in Barcelona

Despite COVID-19 precautions, tech big shots Ericsson, Nokia, Intel, Sony and Qualcomm decided not to attend this year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3x4i40b

T20 World Cup moved to UAE from India due to COVID

Indian cricket board official says decision taken as a result of the high number of COVID-19 cases in the host country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ULVA61

UK seeking offshore asylum centres: Reports

Reported plan to overhaul asylum system raises concern from UN, experts, rights groups. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3y3PUmm

Florida condo survivor search ongoing; cause of collapse debated

Days after the collapse of a high-rise near Miami, an explanation for the disaster remains elusive. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3y1aL9Q

Apple lists products that pose risk to pacemakers

Patients should use iPhone 12 and other listed devices at a safe distance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3y06ovx

Hong Kong bans flights from ‘high risk’ UK to curb virus

Ban comes amid heightened tensions between the UK and China over semi-autonomous Hong Kong, a former British colony. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3y2JvaM

Bill and Melinda Gates divorce highlights work outside foundation

Bill and Melinda Gates's work outside of their eponymous foundation is expected to accelerate. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UKJLgq

Saudi group buys Dubai-based Mumzworld in woman-led deal

Online children's goods retailer described the deal as the Middle East's first 'woman-led e-commerce transaction'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dnGxpp

Lessons from Guatemala’s painstaking search for the disappeared

Search for and identification of remains of civil war disappeared provides hope for families, but challenges persist. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dmm7gq

As China’s Communist Party turns 100, economic challenges loom

China's economy faces challenges from falling birth rates and income inequality to opportunity gaps. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qugen1

Russia denies its personnel involved in CAR killings

Kremlin's rejection comes after the US, UK and France accused Russian military contractors of committing rights abuses. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SuZwXW

‘Bullets and batons’: Palestinian Authority beats back dissent

Palestinian activists are regularly arrested and beaten by the PA in the West Bank, Human Rights Watch says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AfQ9N5

US raids slammed as ‘blatant violation’ of Iraq’s sovereignty

US military said it targeted operational and weapons storage facilities at two locations in Syria and one in Iraq. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35WjcqL

‘Psychic’ elephant predicts Germany to beat England at Euro 2020

Yashoda correctly guessed Germany would lose to France, beat Portugal and draw against Hungary. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dkMnbl

India says two drones intercepted over Kashmir army base

Incident reported a day after suspected explosives-laden drones were used to attack an airbase in the disputed region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2TdGrdd

Ukraine, US to start Black Sea drills despite Russian protest

Major exercise involving thousands of troops, dozens of ships to begin amid tensions between Moscow and Kyiv. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2U96SAK

Iraq’s reparations law for Yezidi survivors is a positive step

But the government must heed the advice of civil society to make sure it is implemented properly. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3w2zJUA

Bangladesh probes deadly Dhaka building explosion

At least seven people killed and dozens of others wounded after blast rips through a multistorey building. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3x5r6Kk

In science we trust

We must heed scientists' calls to action on climate change the way we heeded them on the pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3do2wN1

UN rights chief calls for ‘systemic racism’ to be dismantled

Bachelet says racial profiling and police brutality are entrenched in much of North America, Europe and Latin America. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hdrQXd

Euro 2020: Hazard fires Belgium past Portugal and into last 8

Thorgan Hazard's strike sends Belgium past defending champions and into quarter-finals, where they will take on Italy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ha0v8r

South Africa toughens restrictions to combat Delta variant

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa facing 'massive resurgence' of coronavirus infections as he reimposes curbs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2TcKUg7

French far right beaten in key regional elections: Exit polls

Exit polls predict disappointing results for far-right leader Marine Le Pen's party and for President Macron's LREM. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3y00FpK

Rival Palestinian groups clash at protest over activist’s death

Fights break out in Ramallah on fourth day of protests over death of Nizar Banat in Palestinian Authority custody. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3x0g6ht

Asia-Pacific countries tighten COVID restrictions amid surge

Russian capital Moscow sees a record number of daily COVID deaths as Indonesia records highest number of daily cases. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hapLeG

How will the US protect its collaborators in Afghanistan?

Thousands of Afghans who assisted the United States are concerned for their safety as US forces prepare to withdraw. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36aeLJj

Euro 2020: Czechs stun Netherlands to seal quarter-final spot

Czech Republic book a quarter final tie against Denmark as the 10-man Netherlands crash out of Euro 2020. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3x0boAj

Colombia: Nine dead in separate attacks amid escalating violence

Three attacks come after helicopter carrying President Ivan Duque was fired at near border with Venezuela on Friday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3A64uLG

Israel and Poland in diplomatic row over Holocaust property bill

Two countries summon each other's envoys over Polish legislation that might block World War II restitution claims. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SvDc0l

More bodies pulled from rubble of collapsed Florida building

Confirmed death toll rises to nine as search continues at site of a partially collapsed 12-storey building near Miami. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3quZdZQ

Egypt, Jordan and Iraq leaders meet at Baghdad summit

Tripartite summit marks the first official visit by an Egyptian leader to Iraq since the first Gulf War. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35Vp0kp

The path to accountability for Canada’s residential school graves

Canada and Catholic Church have done little to atone for forced-assimilation institutions, say experts demanding action. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jhpKs3

Critical race theory and the scam of the ban

Critical race theory is too advanced to be taught in schools. So why are state authorities trying to ban it in the US? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qt5HZb

Saudi Arabia releases two prominent women’s rights activists

Samar Badawi and Nassima al-Sadah were arrested in August 2018 as part of a crackdown against dissent. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3A2Ww67

Oman reports record number of COVID deaths in 72 hours: Report

A total of 119 people died and 5,517 people were diagnosed with COVID-19 over 72 hours, local media reports. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dC63HV

Indian Air Force base in Kashmir hit by explosions

Authorities launch probe after two 'low-intensity' explosions, possibly from a drone, hit military base in Jammu city. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3A2Ohqy

China releases new video, images from its Zhurong Mars rover

China National Space Administration releases new footage captured by the country's Mars probe launched in May. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wZfWHe

Migrant workers flee Dhaka ahead of Bangladesh COVID lockdown

A spike in cases has prompted the government to impose a strict lockdown, sparking an exodus from the capital city. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35UnnmX

Classified UK defence ministry documents found at bus stop

The sensitive files contained details about the HMS Defender, a military vessel that made headlines this week. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3A5HvQQ

Nairobi: The struggle to Africanise a colonial town

The recent controversy over a street sign in Nairobi reflects the continuing struggle with its urban colonial legacy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jf1cjr

Regional election runoffs get under way in France

First-round results marked a boost for the traditional right-wing The Republicans as well as the Socialist Party. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35X3JGU

Sajid Javid replaces Matt Hancock as UK health secretary

The former chancellor of the exchequer and home secretary takes over after Hancock resigned for breaking COVID rules. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3quTmUh

US northwest swelters in record heatwave

An historic heatwave has scorched northwest region of the US and Canada, toppling records. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3h7a5ZK

Trump returns to rally stage in Ohio, urges votes for Republicans

Former US president urges supporters to help Republicans take back Congress in next year's mid-term elections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jfcynl

Temperatures soar as heat wave hits western US and Canada

'Extreme and prolonged' heat wave raises concerns for elderly, unhoused and other particularly vulnerable people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3y1sRbN

Aimee Fuller: Olympian tests 'flying surfboard' on Thames

Olympic snowboarder Aimee Fuller takes an electric surfboard for a spin on the River Thames. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UIEvda

Italy keep nerve to beat Austria, reach Euro 2020 quarter-finals

Italy struck twice in extra-time to beat Austria 2-1, setting up a quarter-final against either Belgium or Portugal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3x0XUnN

Peru vote review to resume as country braces for protests

Supporters of presumed president-elect Pedro Castillo and right-wing Keiko Fujimori are taking to streets of Lima. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2St7DEn

Denmark breeze past Wales to reach Euro 2020 quarter-finals

Denmark thrash Wales 4-0, setting up a quarter-final clash with either the Netherlands or Czech Republic on July 3. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dADD0X

Nicaragua: Police arrest brother of opposition leader Chamorro

Pedro Joaquin Chamorro Barrios is among at least 20 Nicaraguans arrested this month in widening government crackdown. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dhYrd7

Palestinians protest against Mahmoud Abbas after activist’s death

Hundreds gathered in city of Ramallah in the third day of protests over the death of activist Nizar Banat in PA custody. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3h8rCR7

Fire hinders rescue efforts in Florida building collapse

Emergency workers are searching for survivors in rubble of 12-storey building that collapsed near Miami this week. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dgWEVT

George Floyd’s death: Has justice been served?

White former police officer Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years in prison for murdering George Floyd, a Black man. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2TcaodJ

UK: Matt Hancock quits after breaking COVID rules by kissing aide

Health secretary resigns after a picture of him kissing a colleague last month was published by a newspaper. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qpSrEI

Johnson & Johnson to pay $230m in New York opioids case

US pharmaceutical giant agrees to pay up to $230m to settle claims it helped drive a deadly opioid epidemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UKWmjP

MSF convoy attacked in Central African Republic, woman killed

Medical charity says female caretaker killed and three others wounded in an ambush by armed men. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3x5gqvy

Qatari world 400m medallist Abdalelah Haroun dies aged 24

The 24-year-old athlete died in a car crash ahead of preparing to qualify for the Tokyo Olympic Games. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35TXnYV

Erdogan takes first step in controversial Istanbul canal project

While Ankara claims the project will ease ship traffic in the Bosphorus, critics warn of dire environmental effects. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xUt8wR

Countries impose new lockdowns amid struggle to contain Delta

Rise of highly contagious variant prompts several countries to reintroduce restrictions amid surge in new COVID cases. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xR5Zve

Iraq’s PMF display tanks and weaponry in large anniversary parade

March in Diyala province marks the anniversary of the paramilitary force's founding seven years ago. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3x55rSQ

There is no good reason why Israel should not be under sanctions

Sanctions are used to punish those who brazenly violate international law. So why is Israel not sanctioned yet? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3heFedQ

At US-Mexico border, Harris laments ‘rhetoric’ over immigration

The US vice president, who is leading efforts to cut migrant surge, urges opponents to drop politics to fix immigration. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vYN5Bl

FDA adds heart inflammation warning to Moderna, Pfizer vaccines

Warning update follows an extensive review of information and discussion by CDC's Advisory Committee. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xWUgvq

What is behind the rise of kidnappings and abductions in Nigeria?

As the government fails to expand the economy to accommodate its growing population, youth unemployment has soared. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jdo96n

Death in a Glasgow hotel: The last years of Badreddin Bosh

In 2017, a man fled his village in Sudan. In 2020, his life ended violently in Scotland. But what had happened to him? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xVsVcZ

‘Dragon Man’ skull discovered in China could be new human species

The discovery of ancient skull could fundamentally alter our understanding of human evolution, scientists say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35TMfvc

US, France warn Iran time running out to revive nuclear deal

Return to 2015 JCPOA accord is at risk if Tehran does not make concessions during talks, Blinken says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2TZAhgQ

UK health chief caught in embrace that broke COVID rules

Newspaper publishes images of Matt Hancock kissing a colleague when social-distancing rules were in place. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zXcSNE

US consumers take spending breather in May while inflation climbs

The engine of the US economy, consumer spending, was flat in May while inflation continued to rise. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35Rbsq7

Google tracking cookies ban delayed until 2023

Google says it intends to phase out third-party cookies, which track web users' activities online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xVMth8

Russia launches Mediterranean drills amid rift with UK

The drills come days after Moscow claimed it fired warning shots at a British warship on the Black Sea. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zXdcf7

Pet database still plagued with problems, say users

Petlog customers say a database upgrade is continuing to cause problems, three months on. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2StFxsM

Germany bans Hamas flag, PKK symbols under new ‘terror’ rules

Move to ban Hamas flag is in response to reports of violence and anti-Semitism at rallies in Germany, official says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ddzGio

Belarus moves Roman Protasevich, Sofia Sapega to house arrest

Opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya warns move does not mean 'freedom' for detained activist and his partner. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3x1mCo8

Counting the economic cost of anti-LGBTQ laws

Economists estimate countries are losing billions of dollars a year due to homophobia and anti-LGBTQ laws and practices. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qr3UDT

After one COVID death, Bhutan king treks nation to stop another

For months, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck has been travelling by foot, car and horse to oversee pandemic measures. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2T8blDR

Is Windows 11 the beginning of the end for Skype?

Windows 11 will not have Skype installed by default - favouring Microsoft Teams instead. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xStjZL

Palestinians attend funeral for PA critic Nizar Banat in Hebron

Thousands of Palestinians attend funeral of Nizar Banat who died in the custody of PA forces on Thursday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3h2Cjop

‘Truth will prevail’: Sri Lankan criminal investigator after bail

Top investigator claims innocence as he is released after more than 10 months of prison remand in a murder case. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qmX8iA

French woman who killed abusive husband to hear verdict

Verdict expected in case that has drawn attention and sparked a national conversation about domestic abuse. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wVAeBb

French-German plan for EU-Putin talks collapses

Moscow expresses disappointment at 'fragmented' bloc after several European leaders dismiss the plan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gUAL0L

Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei receives local COVID vaccine

After receiving COVIran Barekat jab, Ali Hosseini Khamenei says he waited for an Iranian vaccine to be inoculated. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gSChAA

Neo-Nazi group defaces George Floyd statue in New York City

The US far-right cell Patriot Front made inscriptions of its name on the monument to the Black man murdered by police. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zSKsV7

Death row inmates in Sri Lanka protest pardon granted to ex-MP

Inmates go on hunger strike in a prison in Colombo, demanding equal treatment after president's controversial pardon. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SwnTok

What my 99-year-old friend taught me about the joy of living

Robina Asti fought a quiet battle for acceptance before choosing to speak out publicly for LGBTQ rights when she was 92. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dfUQfE

Taliban gains drive Afghanistan gov’t to arm local volunteers

Desperate government launches 'National Mobilisation', which aims to arm local volunteers and resurrect militia groups. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xOhDHt

Israel reimposes indoor mask requirement amid COVID spike

Israel has told its citizens they must again wear masks indoors amid a sustained surge in coronavirus infections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xPRubc

Please stop calling the UK government far right

Throwing the term around so casually is offensive to those who have had to live in countries with far-right governments. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jdDuUO

Australia: Parts of Sydney on COVID lockdown as Delta cases spike

Authorities struggle to contain a spike in the highly contagious variant as health experts urge complete shutdown. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2U3UXV6

US seizure of Iran-linked websites ‘shortsighted’, analysts say

Observers say US seizure of 36 websites may just lead Iran to further tighten its internet restrictions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qmk4hT

Why is Austria coming after the Muslim Brotherhood?

The Austrian authorities' moves towards banning 'political Islam' and criminalising the Brotherhood are ill-conceived. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vXEK0F

Pentagon translator jailed for exposing US sources in Iraq

Mariam Thompson sentenced to 23 years in jail for passing the names of the US informants to a man linked to Hezbollah. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2T1o3Em

Russia-EU summit plan: Putin backs talks as some EU states resist

Moscow backs proposal for talks put forward by Germany, France as EU leaders ready to weigh the plan at Brussels meet. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gSlYDH

Stuck in the waiting room: Albania’s years-long bid to join EU

PM Rama has tried to address European concerns such as corruption, but as talks go nowhere, emigration rises. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2TTkjot

The racist roots of US police

From slave patrols to the criminalisation of Black communities, the history of the US police has deeply racist roots. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wWWXgc

What’s behind the US labour shortage?

We ask if this is an ‘awakening’ on the part of workers, or a temporarily blip caused by pandemic relief. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zRFnMB

Getting SDGs back on track: A conversation with UNDP’s Steiner

Al Jazeera sits down with the UNDP chief who says helping developing countries is in wealthier nations’ self-interest. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3d985il

Massive rescue mission launched after Miami condo collapse

At least one killed as firefighters seen pulling out survivors of partially collapsed condominium. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dc63hv

Explainer: Where things stand for Afghanistan as Ghani visits US

The Afghan president begins a visit to Washington as Taliban makes huge advances across the war-ravaged country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3x6spsN

EE to reintroduce Europe roaming charges in January

The mobile operator EE is to charge new customers to use their phones in Europe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xJu8Us

The final years of John McAfee's controversial life

Anti-virus entrepreneur John McAfee has been found dead in Spain. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zT25DX

Apple claims 'sideloading' apps is 'serious' security risk

The tech giant claims that allowing users to avoid the App Store would lead to widespread abuse. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T1ycAT

‘Devastating consequences’: Dire warning over Syria aid shutdown

Critics say if UN Security Council fails to renew cross-border relief operation it will be 'catastrophic' for civilians. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wUTbnN

UNGA votes to call for end to US embargo on Cuba for 29th time

The vote, backed overwhelmingly, was the 29th time the General Assembly voted to condemn the 60-year-old embargo. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Sm4mXq

UK, Russia escalate war of words over Black Sea warship incident

London dismisses Moscow's version of events as 'predictably inaccurate', while Russia summons UK ambassador. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xN11zN

Sri Lanka pardons suspected Tamil Tigers convicted of terrorism

President pardons 16 men as island nation faces UN pressure over detentions without charge under an anti-terrorism law. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3w2l3VT

Ethiopia says it targeted combatants, not civilians in Tigray

Military denies it was behind attack on a busy market in Tigray, but admitted attacking rebels in restive region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3daQnuH

Climate action must take into account women’s right to land

Climate action plans have to include measures to redress women who are disproportionately affected by land loss. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SmOd3Z

Mass Indigenous graves found at another Catholic school in Canada

Cowessess First Nation says the number of graves is expected to be 'the most significantly substantial to date'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vQKz08

Indonesia: Rizieq Shihab jailed for concealing COVID test result

Court jails Rizieq Shihab for claiming he was healthy despite testing positive for COVID-19. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zWTpMT

Cycling culture gains ground in Lebanon as fuel runs dry

Cyclists from lawyers in crisp suits to mums with kids take on Lebanon's maddening traffic in the collapsing country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3h6VXjc

Critic of Palestinian Authority dies during arrest

Death comes as rights group says Israeli police have committed 'ruthless excessive force' against Palestinians. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gTCvaJ

Crypto comeback: Bitcoin bounces back after falling below $30,000

Bitcoin is living up to its volatile reputation after fighting back above $30,000. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35Li1dJ

Pardoned Catalan separatist leaders freed from Spanish prisons

Nine secessionists imprisoned for their part in failed 2017 independence bid leave jail after Madrid waives sentences. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zNuHP4

Qatar wealth fund chief is waiting for cryptocurrencies to mature

Speculation around cryptocurrencies is keeping QIF from investing in them, QIA chief said at Qatar Economic Forum. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vQktu6

Israel and Palestine

Portal focuses on some of the bigger issues behind the flare-up in violence in May 2021. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3j71SYa

Central African Republic

Portal looks at what is going on in the Central African Republic and features personal stories of survival and hope. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xKRDMZ

Vietnam war journalists’ hub: Caravelle Saigon

War stories from the Caravelle Hotel, a vital vantage point for journalists in old Saigon reporting the Vietnam War. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3d8Mg2j

Warren Buffet resigns from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Buffet's resignation comes just weeks after Bill and Melinda Gates announced they are divorcing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zKuWdP

Mobster videos renew scrutiny on Turkey’s wealth amnesty law

Proponents say Turkey's wealth amnesty law helps the economy, but critics say it makes money laundering easier. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zO5jbX

Agreement in principle reached over Suez Canal ship

Ever Given container ship has been anchored since it was dislodged on March 29 after blocking the crucial waterway. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UwqoYn

Bahrain says it invited Qatar twice for bilateral talks

FM says invitations sent 'in an attempt to move forward in strengthening the process of joint Gulf cooperation'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xMprcM

Climate colonialism and the EU’s Green Deal

By employing corporate solutions for climate change, the deal will entrench further European neocolonial practices. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qjkmWN

Chad’s Football Dream

Football is a passion in Chad but the national team has yet to qualify for top African and world tournaments. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xIc1OQ

Russia fires warning shots at British destroyer in Black Sea

Russia says it moved to deter British ship, but UK claims it was conducting 'innocent passage' through Ukrainian waters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jjioEz

UAE-produced film slammed for depicting Qatar a ‘terrorist state’

The Misfits, a Hollywood film co-produced by an Emirati company, condemned as 'immoral' and 'absurd'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2T1DYCq

Former winners Spain, holders Portugal face early Euro 2020 exit

Portugal take on world champions France while Spain will face Slovakia on last day of group matches. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gRqukM

Air raid kills dozens in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, say witnesses

Witnesses say Tuesday's attack targeted a busy market in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray village of Togoga. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gNFt08

Deadly blast in Pakistan near residence of armed group founder

Three killed and 13 others wounded after explosion near house of Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed in Lahore. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vNcOg1

EU citizens in UK to be given 28 days to apply for settled status

People who miss the June 30 settlement scheme deadline will be issued warnings to apply or risk losing their rights. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wPZyZt

Explainer: What is the Delta Plus variant of COVID-19?

Scientists worry the mutation, coupled with other existing features of Delta variant, could make it more transmissible. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2TRFGXg

US government blocks Iran-affiliated news websites

The justice department says 36 websites linked to the Iranian government have been seized. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d1owNp

‘Watching my world collapse’: The plight of Nigeria’s widows

In Nigeria, women whose husbands have died can face stigma, suspicion and families who take their homes from them. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vThzVk

Infographic: The global COVID vaccine divide

Fewer than one percent of people in low-income countries have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xIDe3Y

‘Sabotage attack’ on Iranian nuclear building foiled

The attack was halted 'before causing any damage to the building', news agencies said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gZH9m3

Spanish government pardons nine Catalan separatist leaders

Madrid says controversial move aimed at diffusing years-long political crisis, but some dismiss pardons as a stunt. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35KcHaA

Engine No. 1 wants passive investors to VOTE with their wallets

Fresh off its climate victory over Big Oil, impact investor group plans to launch an EFT under the ticker VOTE. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gU7VfJ

Taliban capture Afghanistan’s main Tajikistan border crossing

Some security forces abandon their posts and flee across the frontier as the Taliban seizes Shir Khan Bandar. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3j3UH2z

Look out below: Bitcoin falls through $30,000

Latest sell-off has nearly obliterated Bitcoin's entire 2021 advance. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vOt940

What does Pashinyan’s election victory mean for Armenia?

Having won the snap poll, the leader may usher in a period of easier relations with neighbours, say analysts. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SU5cuS

Canada: China seeks probe into Indigenous children’s remains

Joined by Russia, Iran, North Korea and other allies, China calls on UN Human Rights Council to investigate. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3d1Vw8C

Tinder boss says Covid changed how we swipe right

"They want to slow things down and get to know people first a lot more before they decide to match." from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wNsa5n

US crime rise draws fears of ‘bloody summer’, calls for more cops

New York mayoral race is the latest battleground for debate on money for police amid US' national crime increase. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gRpAEZ

Facebook's VR ads test loses first game after backlash

Plans to test ads inside Facebook Oculus games hit a speed bump after first test game quits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zMCWuM

Google investigated over 'dominance' in ad market

The investigation will look into all aspects of Google's involvement in the digital-advertising market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d2oqVM

Putin accuses US of orchestrating 2014 ‘coup’ in Ukraine

In a column for a German magazine, the Russian president accuses Washington of manufacturing Yanukovich's removal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3d24dj6

Euro 2020: England look for top spot, Scotland seek progress

England take on Czech Republic with both sides already guaranteed progress; Scotland, Croatia seek win to go through. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vROR7b

England players Mount and Chilwell to self-isolate at Euro 2020

The duo will miss the final Euro 2020 Group D match against Czech Republic and potentially their last-16 tie. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zL4kcw

HRW says Myanmar teenager tortured, subjected to mock burial

Human Rights Watch says Myanmar security forces beat a 17-year-old boy and subjected him to a mock burial. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xIoTVi

Syrian boxer competes ‘for all refugees’ at Tokyo Olympics

Wessam Salamana will fight under the flag of the official Refugee Olympic Team. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zOoUss

In Bangladesh’s empty Armenian church, a lone Hindu worshipper

With no priest to minister and no faithful to pray, Dhaka's Armenian church has one last parishioner: a Hindu caretaker. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SMxLKQ

India’s first-day record vaccination pace unsustainable: Experts

Experts say the rate is not sustainable, a day after India administered a record 8.6 million doses of COVID vaccine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vHF6st

A Russia UN veto on aid for Syria’s Idlib would be deadly

If the UNSC does not pass a resolution extending aid transfer to northwest Syria, millions will face famine and disease. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SMwlA0

Can yoga heal trauma among Palestinians, Lebanese?

Yoga seen as a healer in region with high stress levels and anxiety due to decades of conflict and coronavirus pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gJk7kH

The Indigenous woman who survived a desolate Arctic island

In 1921, Ada Blackjack and four men embarked on an expedition to a remote Siberian island. Only one of them returned. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35M34br

Italy to lift mandatory masks outdoors as pandemic slows

People no longer required to wear face coverings outdoors from June 28 as risk level falls with a shrinking caseload. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wP5guH

Israel forces target Palestinian demonstrators in East Jerusalem

At least 20 injured after Israeli police fired teas gas, rubber-coated bullets at Palestinians in Sheikh Jarrah. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vNvHiT

Vote count under way in Ethiopia after contentious election

Authorities unable to hold elections in four of Ethiopia's 10 regions, says election board. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Sjtsq3

US Supreme Court sides with former athletes in dispute with NCAA

The court ruled that NCAA's curbs on non-cash payments to college athletes are anticompetitive under a federal law. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xDykVP

Emir opens Qatar Economic Forum focusing on post-pandemic growth

Qatar's Emir inaugurates three-day virtual event to discuss global post-pandemic leadership and economic growth. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cYZBdk

Bill and Melinda Gates divorce throws spotlight on money manager

The management of Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates fortune has drawn little scrutiny. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gLPPhj

Bachelet seeks Xinjiang trip amid reports of Uighur persecution

UN's human rights chief says she is pressing for 'meaningful access' to the region this year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gFZSnY

Bitcoin falls 10% as China intensifies crypto crackdown

Bitcoin tumbled after China said it had summoned bank chiefs to reiterate ban on providing cryptocurrency services. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zIUVCs

German watchdog probes Apple's market dominance

Facebook, Amazon and Google have all faced similar scrutiny from the Federal Cartel Office. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xAFSc0

‘We love you Catalonia’: Spain to pardon jailed separatists

Pardons expected to be approved by cabinet on Tuesday, a move some analysts say could deepen divide. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35DXd83

Former president Karzai says US failed in Afghanistan

Karzai says US and NATO troops set to fully withdraw from Afghanistan after 20 years are leaving behind a disaster. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3j5zDsu

Kremlin says summit will not stop US trying to ‘contain’ Russia

Comments from Moscow come after senior US official threatened further sanctions over Navalny. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2STBLcd

Palestine’s forgotten oil and gas resources

A fair distribution of oil and gas resources in the Levant Basin will be key to achieving peace in Israel-Palestine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gVB4aC

What will public school look like for US students this fall?

Will kids have to wear masks? Will coronavirus vaccines be required? Parents in the US are grappling with uncertainty. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35DkMO3

Iran’s President-elect Raisi addresses ties to mass executions

Raisi says he is 'proud' of his work as a former prosecutor and will continue to 'defend human rights' as president. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Ui1gEp

Snapchat removes controversial speed filter

Snap is being sued by the parents of two men, who allege the filter's "negligent design" caused deaths. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xBO37R

Gems discovered in South Africa are ‘quartz, not diamonds’

Preliminary findings come after thousands flocked to a hillside in KwaZulu-Natal last week. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qlqQ7x

Swedish PM Lofven loses historic no-confidence vote

Social Democrat leader defeated after nearly seven years in power over plan to ease rent controls for new-builds. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UrfseF

Israeli Foreign Minister Lapid to make first visit to UAE

Yair Lapid will inaugurate the country's embassy in Abu Dhabi during his June 29-30 visit, says the foreign ministry. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gJ6mCm

Turkey’s top court puts pro-Kurdish, third-largest party on trial

The Constitutional Court ruling on HDP comes days after an attack on the party's provincial office in western Turkey. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gQJ3Fz

Kashmir leaders to urge India’s Modi to restore region’s autonomy

Kashmir politicians to meet India PM on Thursday for the first talks since he revoked region's special status in 2019. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qdSxz2

Japan to allow 10,000 local fans at Tokyo Olympics

Organisers warn the competition could move behind closed doors if coronavirus infections surge. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Sedayv

Jordan: Trial of high-profile ‘sedition’ suspects begins

Two close aides of Prince Hamzah in court over alleged plot to overthrow Jordan's King Abdullah. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qc2eOC

Euro 2020: What’s at stake in Group B and Group C tonight?

Denmark, Finland and Russia have a chance to progress from Group B; Austria and Ukraine seeking progress from Group C. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gV2n4S

Macron, Le Pen fail to gain traction in French regional elections

Meanwhile, conservatives surged ahead in the poll, a dress rehearsal for next year's presidential vote. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zH2ERb

Israel-based i24News channel to open Dubai office

The television network will be the first Israeli media entity to set up in the UAE since the normalisation of ties. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UnDfvV

New Zealand’s Hubbard selected as first transgender Olympian

Laurel Hubbard, 43, will compete in the super-heavyweight women's event in Tokyo. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iWPz0o

Apple Daily could shut ‘in days’ after Hong Kong asset freeze

Company adviser says action under security law means it cannot access some $50 million in funds to pay staff and vendors from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zHjjEj

‘Virtual beauty tests used to be gimmicky but now they are useful’

With stores closed the beauty industry has embraced augmented reality testing apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cSXEPB

Chile to begin drafting new constitution next month

President Pinera says assembly drafting new constitution to replace Pinochet-era charter will begin work on July 4. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35DGNwf

Deadly US Pride parade crash appears unintentional: Officials

One person killed and another wounded as driver at Florida Pride parade slams vehicle into attendees. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UprhC5

Afghan President Ghani to meet Biden as violence surges

US president to discuss troop withdrawal with his Afghan counterpart amid a surge in fighting across Afghanistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35DvRib

Iran’s only nuclear power plant undergoes emergency shutdown

Official says shutdown for repairs began on Saturday and could last up to four days, possibly causing power outages. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gF5JKf

Are African nations doing enough to curb COVID-19?

The World Health Organization is warning of a third wave of Coronavirus emerging in parts of Africa. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xGmHxD

UEFA to investigate discrimination at Hungary’s Euro 2020 matches

European football's governing body says probe over 'potential discriminatory incidents' in Budapest to be opened. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xwRFIn

Israeli PM says Raisi win a ‘wake up’ call over Iran nuclear deal

Naftali Bennett said Iran's presidential election was a sign for world powers to 'wake up' before returning to a deal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cVTuXf

Cuba encouraged by early efficacy results of COVID-19 vaccine

Cuba's Soberana 2 vaccine candidate shows 62 percent efficacy with two of its three doses in trials, says BioCubaFarma. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vFEUd3

Tropical Storm Claudette: Flash flooding rises in southeast US

Ten killed in a two-vehicle crash in Alabama that appeared to be linked to the weather, says official. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wKz8In

The era of US-Russia ‘resets’ is over

The Biden-Putin summit made it clear that US-Russian ties will not improve but small-step diplomacy still matters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gLubs3

Apartheid by stealth

The latest Gaza war is over and Western media has moved on, but Israeli apartheid continues to brutalise Palestinians. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iVrM0L

Body found in Belgium is likely fugitive far-right soldier

Jurgen Conings, 46, was on an anti-terrorism watch list and had threatened several people, hoarded heavy weaponry. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SNk0LJ

Libya PM says key coastal road reopened ahead of peace talks

Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh declares the east-west highway open, but eastern forces are still blocking it on their side. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Ujv43I

Norway’s Afghan Sons | Close Up

A Norwegian mother makes a home for frightened Afghan boys who arrive alone, seeking safety. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qjyf7l

Israel orders inquiry into deadly Mount Meron stampede

The stampede in April killed 45 people at a Jewish pilgrimage site long deemed hazardous by the authorities. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gK6wZf

Visualising 70 years of refugee journeys

On World Refugee Day, Al Jazeera looks at the painful journeys refugees were forced on in 2020 despite global pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3j0PtF7

China says 1 billion COVID vaccine doses administered

Beijing plans to fully vaccinate 40 percent of the country's nearly 1.4 billion people by the end of this month. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xwcsvF

Russian ambassador returns to US to build ‘equal, pragmatic’ ties

Diplomatic relations between the two countries had all but broken down since Biden took office. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2TRbMCh

Prominent UAE activist Alaa al-Siddiq dies in London car crash

Alaa was executive director of a UK-based non-profit that advocated for human rights in the Gulf. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gL9EnJ

Minors accuse guards at Libya detention centre of sexual assault

A group of migrant girls lodged at EU-funded government detention centre accuse guards of sexually assaulting them. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vGa980

Taiwan to ‘adjust’ Hong Kong office operations in ‘one China’ row

Taiwan says Hong Kong is demanding Taiwanese officials sign a 'One China Commitment Letter' to obtain work visas. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SNsG4D

Rival protests in Peru as tensions rise over presidential vote

Pedro Castillo's supporters want the election results upheld, while Keiko Fujimori's backers want the vote annulled. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gIY7Go

Tokyo Olympics: Uganda team member tests positive for COVID

The positive test was the first detected infection among athletes arriving for the Tokyo Olympics. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vKGXwq

Brazil passes 500,000 COVID deaths as anti-gov’t protesters rally

Thousands protest against President Jair Bolsonaro's pandemic response as Brazil passes another grim COVID milestone. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35E9Gso

Germany thrash Portugal to resurrect Euro hopes as France held

An action-packed Euro 2020 day saw Germany win 4-2, Hungary hold France 1-1, with Poland set to take on Spain. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wHiGZJ

Minneapolis marks Juneteenth after official holiday recognition

Some residents see the move to declare Juneteenth a holiday as tokenistic as others see a sign of hope. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gG5ONV

US sends 2.5 million COVID vaccines to Taiwan

Delivery more than triples Washington's previous allocation of shots for the island, amid simmering US-China tensions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cU4y7f

Will elections end the crisis in Armenia?

Armenians are set to go to the polls in a snap general election overshadowed by last year's Nagorno-Karabakh war. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cPa2QT

Ethiopians set to vote in crunch polls amid conflict and apathy

Long-awaited elections due to take place on June 21 but voting will not go ahead in about one-fifth of constituencies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gFLpsj

Bidens announce death of ‘cherished’ dog Champ

The first couple had the German Shepherd for 13 years and he was a fixture at the White House. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gN9Kem

Zarif suggests JCPOA could be salvaged before Raisi takes office

Iran's outgoing foreign minister says there is 'good possibility' for agreement before end of current gov't's tenure. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wIQTI3

Afghan president replaces security ministers amid Taliban advance

Ashraf Ghani announced new defence and interior ministers as violence surges with the Taliban claiming more territory. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2TNRRnO

Dear President Biden, you need to act on Palestine

Over 680 global sector leaders call on President Biden to honor his commitments and protect Palestinian human rights. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iStdwU

World reacts to election of Iran’s new hardline president Raisi

While many leaders lined up to congratulate Raisi on his victory, some groups criticised his human rights record. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qhEicz

Who is Ebrahim Raisi, Iran’s next president?

From his time at the seminary in Qom to hardline president-elect, Ebrahim Raisi has come a long way. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Sd8wB1

Why we need a Juneteenth holiday

This holiday provides Americans with an opportunity to look at history from the point of view of the oppressed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35zSDHV

Hardliner Ebrahim Raisi declared Iran’s new president

Ebrahim Raisi, a protégé of the Supreme Leader, will take office in August, replacing moderate President Hassan Rouhani. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gK3UdQ

Uganda: Fueling anti-LGBTQI sentiment to stay in power

The Ugandan government continues to use anti-LGBTQI rhetoric and policies to rally support amid declining popularity. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gDhbpK

Tokyo cancels public viewing sites for summer Olympics

Tokyo governor announces decision, adding that some venues will be COVID-19 vaccination centres instead. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zBh4SV

WHO declares end to second Ebola outbreak in Guinea

The second outbreak, which was announced in February, killed at least 12 people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qch1IR

Uganda imposes new COVID restrictions as cases surge

Uganda is among some African countries seeing a dramatic rise in the number of infections amid a vaccine shortage. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gIPI4I

Tropical Storm Claudette brings rain, floods to US Gulf Coast

Flooding had already begun overnight on Friday with reports of high water over roads and stranded vehicles. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35IL8hD

Nigeria: The tweet that got Twitter banned

Is the Nigerian government’s Twitter ban more about controlling dissent than about regulating the platform? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gF4QRX

Fed mulls 2023 rate hike, COVID Olympic fears, and a sea drone

We gather the numbers to know from the week’s biggest economic news stories so you can impress your friends. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gIjJ4K

Palestinians to get 1 million COVID vaccine doses in Israel swap

The vaccines, which have neared their expiration date, will be swapped with fresh doses originally intended for the PA. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qbo98G

Ethiopian leaders said they would ‘wipe out’ Tigrayans: EU envoy

Pekka Haavisto said Ethiopian leadership told him in February that they wanted 'to destroy the Tigrayans'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zzVuOP

Texas to empty prison to make room for detained migrants

The move comes amid a wider effort by Governor Greg Abbott to stop migrants from coming through the US-Mexico border. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3j4TfNN

Ethiopia elections 2021: Five things to know

Twice-postponed polls will mark the first test of voter support for Prime Minister <span>Abiy Ahmed</span>. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iQyAg1

What supercycle? Commodities bulls take a bruising this month

Economic reopenings have driven a commodities price surge this year, but the last two weeks have seen prices slump. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vHRjgC

Sudan to form new joint force to ‘crack down on insecurity’

The new force will include the RSF paramilitary unit, police, armed forces, and 'representatives' of rebel groups. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gA0Y4u

How Bulgaria hit rock bottom on press freedom

The space for independent media is shrinking as moguls monopolise the industry, but some have hope for the future. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gyZebQ

Montenegro passes resolution condemning Srebrenica genocide

Parliament resolution, which also bans denying the genocide, comes as the justice minister is sacked for doing so. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cRGQbV

Ugo Udezue: From NBA agent to unifying Africa through sport

The founder of AFA Sports is turning athletic and athleisure wear into an economic force for the continent. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3q5Bgbc

Tokyo Olympics: Fears mount over potential COVID economic blow

With five weeks to go to the opening ceremony, a growing chorus is calling for the Games to be postponed or cancelled. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gLfK7h

Three people dead after boat capsizes near Spain’s Canary Islands

Two others, including a six-year-old girl, remain missing after boat carrying refugees runs aground. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cS36Cy

Israeli forces attack Al-Aqsa protesters during Prophet rally

At least 47 Palestinians also hurt by tear gas and rubber bullets near the town of Beita in the occupied West Bank. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cQxYDA

Myanmar coup displaces thousands as global refugee numbers rise

Refugee numbers worldwide increase for a ninth year in a row as people continue to be displaced amid the COVID crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2TGy3CU

HarmonyOS: Hands-on with Huawei's rival to Android

BBC Click's Chris Fox explores what Huawei's new operating system can do. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zF7kHA

Facebook tests ads in virtual reality headsets

The ads will appear in only a few games at first as the firm assesses users' reactions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zKVs6X

Rohingya refugees struggle for vaccine in COVID-hit India

Death of a Rohingya woman of COVID-19 while in detention highlights the plight of poverty-stricken refugees. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2U5lTnd

England eye Euro 2020 last 16 by breaking Scotland hearts

Scottish fans have descended on London in their thousands, despite having just 2,500 of the 22,500 tickets. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iWGjcJ

UK food and drink exports to EU almost halve in first quarter

Fall in sales due to post-Brexit changes and effect of coronavirus pandemic, industry figures say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zzeMUv

St Louis couple who brandished guns at protesters plead guilty

A Missouri court fines Mark McCloskey and his wife for pointing guns at Black Lives Matter protesters last year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cQjuDI

South Africa deploys army medics to COVID-hit Gauteng province

The deployment comes as country enters a third wave and new daily cases double over the past two weeks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2S6fYxC

We cannot afford to give up our fight against polio now

We should not allow the COVID-19 pandemic to erase the progress we have made towards eradicating polio. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3q8CuCt

UEFA has contingency plan for London-scheduled Euro 2020 final

Final may be moved elsewhere unless UK government agrees to exempt travelling foreign fans from COVID quarantine rules. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iWruXD

Putin lavishes praise on Biden after Geneva summit

President's comments come one day after his long-anticipated summit in Geneva with his US counterpart. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cQXCrL

Nuclear energy: Fusion plant backed by Jeff Bezos to be built in UK

Canadian company General Fusion is set to build a $400m fusion demonstrator near Oxford. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vwZCMb

Turkey leaves interest rates unchanged, nods to lira weakness

Central bank left rates steady at its latest but signalled it is moving closer to a rate cut expected later this year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Syaufx

US sees surprise rise in weekly jobless claims, proxy for layoffs

Last week's tick upward broke a six-week streak of falling jobless claims. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2S7dCyE

The relatives frozen in time on Google Street View

People are sharing ways in which the mapping tool has accidentally connected them with dead relatives. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xtqApr

Chip shortage addressed by US-EU tech alliance

The partnership will also see working groups looking at emerging technologies such as AI. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35w7YJu

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict casts shadow over Armenia’s snap poll

Pashinyan wants to extend his leadership, but after losing a war to Azerbaijan last year, he faces a tough challenge. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2S2RCVu

‘Fear and panic’ as COVID ravages Nepali villages near Mt Everest

Sherpa villages in the lap of Mount Everest are reeling from COVID-19 as climbing season ends on world's highest peak. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vxfkqD

Rights groups decry ‘flawed’ US asylum exemptions process

Aid organisations are calling on the Biden administration to end Title 42 expulsions and restore asylum at border. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wCxd8N

Israeli officer charged in killing of autistic Palestinian

The policeman faces reckless manslaughter charges and if convicted could get up to 12 years in prison. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wz826Z

Japan plans to lift COVID restrictions ahead of Olympic Games

Tokyo to ease virus emergency measures just over a month before the delayed games. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wz1Lsd

The cruel financial cost of losing a child in the US

Families coping with miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss must often pay thousands of dollars in medical bills. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vzVr20

Has Biden’s European tour strengthened US alliances?

The US president has been telling Europe and the world that ‘America is back’ - but do they believe it? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3q5b0hq

Rafael Nadal says he is pulling out of Wimbledon and Olympics

The 20-time Grand Slam champion pulls out of Wimbledon and the Tokyo Olympics 'after listening to my body'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zI3ZYj

Empowering Indian women who lost their partners to COVID

COVID Women Help is an initiative that helps widowed women financially and professionally. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wDrBv1

South Africa: Probe launched after 20 bodies found near goldmine

The deceased are thought to be illegal miners whose bodies were discovered near an abandoned mine in Orkney town. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3q487xl

Coronavirus causes global rise in civil unrest: Report

Global conflicts declined over past year but uncertainty rose due to the pandemic, says a new report. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gxUi71

Gaza recycles rubble as Israel upholds ban on construction goods

Israel bans more than 1,000 'dual-usage' construction materials leaving Palestinians to repurpose rubble for rebuilding. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2TIBAjZ

Denmark’s Eriksen to have defibrillator implanted: Danish FA

Danish FA says 29-year-old Eriksen has 'accepted the solution' after on-pitch collapse. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wM4Dli

Families grapple as India’s health bodies change COVID guidelines

Health ministry last month dropped several popular drugs from its clinical protocol, sparking debate and confusion. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cQVhwK

Flight of the Sky Lion: 'Like VR but without the headset'

The new experience is a wonderful and complex mix of creativity and technology, BBC's LJ Rich says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UeVUKg

Will Israel’s new PM Naftali Bennett be worse than Bibi?

Some analysts predict new leader will carry out his agenda of expanding illegal Israeli settlements more vigorously. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3d6UoAD

Moroccan king congratulates Israel’s new prime minister

Message to Naftali Bennett from King Mohammed VI comes as the leader of Hamas visits Morocco for meetings. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35s7Z0Y

New ICC prosecutor Karim Khan promises to build ‘stronger cases’

British lawyer Karim Khan is sworn in as ICC's chief prosecutor and pledges to improve court's track record. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35rsWZZ

Second nurse to face questions over Diego Maradona’s death

Seven people are accused of failing to provide adequate care to football icon before his death in November last year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xochSY

E3 highlights new titles and efforts to diversify gaming industry

After a blockbuster 2020 kept people at home, gaming industry faces the challenge of continuing to keep fans engaged. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gxnXNu

Biden, Putin conclude Geneva summit after hours of talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin says US and Russia agree to reinstate ambassadors and will begin talks on arms control. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gxzP2m

Google adds encrypted messaging to its Android app

End-to-end encryption comes to Google's messages app, years after Apple's iMessage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gTxz4v

Student debt wiped for thousands defrauded by for-profit colleges

The Education Department is erasing 18,000 loans for those who attended a for-profit college that lied to them. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iL49b3

‘We love you’: New Southern Baptist leader preaches racial unity

The nation's largest Protestant denomination elects a president who has worked to heal racial divides. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xvZUEB

German soldiers recalled from Lithuania over Hitler birthday song

Troops recalled from Lithuania over incident Germany military spokesperson says 'brings shame on us all'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SDSLDh

UK PM called health chief ‘hopeless’, leaked texts reveal

Former aide to Boris Johnson publishes WhatsApp messages featuring damning verdict on Matt Hancock. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gG06dl

Peru: Pedro Castillo claims victory, his opponent fights results

Left-wing candidate Castillo is 44,058 votes ahead of Keiko Fujimori, the daughter of an imprisoned former president. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wAoEvo

Germany steps up tax evader crackdown with Dubai data purchase

Germany's Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said the country is using 'all means to uncover tax offenses'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cLGzaB

‘She just vanished’: Ethiopian domestic workers abused in Lebanon

For decades Ethiopians have flocked to Lebanon in search of work. But many find a cycle of abuse that’s hard to escape. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xqeY6t

China steps up campaign to rein in soaring raw material inflation

China also told state-owned enterprises to limit exposure to overseas commodities markets, sources tell Bloomberg. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zvH0iT

Low-income homes 'should get ultra-fast gigabit broadband help'

The recommendation comes from a group set up by government to boost take-up of the service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gBquFw

Infographic: Meet the men allowed to run for president in Iran

Here are the candidates running in the race for an impactful presidency facing myriad key issues. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3q2WIxM

The Texas Blackout

During a massive winter storm, why did the state’s power grid fail millions of Texans? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wvBNWd

Many killed in monsoon flash floods, landslides in Bhutan, Nepal

The two Himalayan nations have been lashed by heavy rains in the last three days as the annual monsoon season begins. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2S0Z1EN

Taj Mahal reopens for tourists as India eases COVID curbs

India reopens its famed marvel of love and several other monuments as the number of new infections continues to decline. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UaFK4B

Will the outcome of Iran’s election affect the nuclear deal?

The future of the landmark 2015 pact is hanging in the balance as Iranians ready to elect a new president. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UePivz

India accuses Twitter of not complying with new IT rules

Technology minister says social media giant deliberately defied and failed to comply with new laws implemented in May. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xrJAEC

Palestinian woman shot dead by Israeli troops near Jerusalem

Mai Afanah, 29, from Abu Dis, was shot by Israeli forces and left bleeding at the scene, Palestinian media reported. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35oqNy8

How COVID shaped preparations for Iran’s presidential elections

Coronavirus will not be the main reason behind the expected low turnout but it had a big effect on the lead-up. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vzjRst

The prospects of a post-democratic world

The systemic collapse of American democracy posits the prospects of a post-democratic world. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cLfALY

Tim Berners-Lee World Wide Web source code to be auctioned as NFT

The British computer scientist wrote the code that ‘changed everything’ in 1989. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vtxQjN

Trump pressed Justice Department to challenge election: Documents

Emails obtained by Congress show Trump and his team urged prosecutors to act on election fraud claims. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vsa5sr

‘Black fungus’ detected in 3 COVID-19 patients in Oman

Announcement by health authorities comes as sultanate faces a surge in COVID-19 cases that has swamped its hospitals. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vlKu4g

US inflation watch: Producer prices see record rise in May

Producer prices saw a record surge in May while retail sales saw a bigger-than-expected drop. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pU2dys

EU and US call truce in Trump-era trade war

Biden and EU leaders agreed to a truce in a 17-year dispute over aircraft subsidies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vtUKrb

Global warming may have already passed irreversible tipping point

After biggest-ever expedition to Arctic, scientists warn point of no return on global warming may have already been hit. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gDRF2a

Four reasons why Iran’s election matters to Europe

Result may affect range of issues from future of 2015 nuclear agreement to fate of dual-national prisoners held in Iran. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gAPPPN

UK police corruptly hid failings in Daniel Morgan case: Report

Independent inquiry into 1987 murder accuses London's Metropolitan Police Service of 'institutional corruption'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pUMTSl

The change we need will never come from the G7

It’s long past time that this outdated, neo-colonial piece of global governance was abandoned. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wsIAjH

Hungary parliament passes ‘anti-LGBT’ law ahead of 2022 election

Critics say law against 'promoting' homosexuality to children will in effect crack down on LGBTQ groups. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gyGfNs

Windows 10 to be retired in 2025, as new OS unveils

From October 2025, there will be no new updates or security fixes for Windows 10. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gyrU3l

Turkey collects thousands of cubic metres of ‘sea snot’

Turkey's environment minister says Yalova and Balikesir were among cities where most of the mucilage was cleared. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wswLdi

Tensions high in Jerusalem ahead of hardline Israeli march

Israeli far-right groups prepare for the 'March of the Flags' through occupied East Jerusalem as Palestinians gather. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vAs2Fj

Armenia Elections: Democracy and security on the ballot

Regardless of who wins these elections, democracy will be the biggest loser and democratic reforms will be curtailed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cIraaU

Rights groups urge UN to launch probe mission for Beirut blast

HRW documented flaws in the investigation, including political interference and violations of due process. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vo5PtL

‘The People vs Arctic Oil’: Activists target Norway at ECHR

Climate change campaigners launch a lawsuit against Oslo over plans for more oil drilling in the Arctic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wwNZpS

Web founder Berners-Lee to auction source code as NFT

Sir Tim Berners-Lee, creator of the web, is auctioning off a digital certificate for his code. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wvpU2H

Apple and Google investigated by UK competition body

The UK competition authority says it has launched an investigation into the mobile phone market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ss1B7d

UK and Australia agree first post-Brexit free trade deal

British PM Boris Johnson says agreement marks 'new dawn' in relations between the UK and its former colony. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wmkVBn

Outrage as Dutch media personality behind PPE scheme nets $11m

Van Lienden said there was zero personal gain when he secured millions of face masks, words that have come to haunt him. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wmkPcZ

Euro 2020: France, Germany to kick off group of death

It will be the first time the two nations face off in the group stages of a major tournament. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gzS0mD

China tells NATO to stop exaggerating ‘China threat theory’

Furious response comes after NATO leaders pledged to counter 'systemic challenges' Chinese policies pose. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wrc3ur

How children are paying the price in Pakistan’s mass HIV outbreak

Hundreds tested positive in 2019 after whistle-blower doctor uncovered scandal involving the reuse of needles in Sindh. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pTcUS7

As Bitcoin tops $40,000 again, analysts eye $50,000

Bitcoin got a boost on Monday after veteran hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones re-endorsed it in a TV interview. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vpgR1M

China nuclear reactor: French partner calls meeting over leak

EDF said it called meeting after learning of build-up of noble gases in one of Taishan nuclear power plant reactors. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xq3AYt

Delta variant doubles risk of COVID hospital admission: Study

New study finds evidence that protection from vaccines may be lower against the Delta variant than the Alpha variant. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gmWMF4

In Pictures: Across US West, drought arriving dangerously early

The second-largest reservoir in California is at less than half of its average capacity at this time of year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35mmiEa

NATO says China presents ‘systemic’ challenges

Beijing's behaviour is challenging the 'rules-based international order', transatlantic security alliance says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zjZinf

Americans who helped Ghosn escape Japan plead guilty

US Army veteran and his son pleaded guilty in Tokyo to charges that they illegally helped Ghosn escape Japan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35fx8fk

Zambia’s former President Kenneth Kaunda admitted to hospital

Kaunda, 97, asks for prayers as he receives treatment for an undisclosed illness at a military hospital in Lusaka. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cFxeAY

The view from Russia: What to expect from the Putin-Biden summit

Wednesday's highly anticipated meeting in Geneva comes as ties between Washington and Moscow are at post-Cold-War lows. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gkQshj

EV maker Lordstown Motors shares sink after CEO, CFO exit

Company warned last week it might not have enough cash to fund development of its first truck or survive a year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3voAlDZ

Brazil: Indigenous communities reel from illegal gold mining

Spike in violence linked to illegal mining activities prompts Indigenous communities to demand protection. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35kRV0Q

Trial of Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi gets under way

Detained politician faces a plethora of charges, including accepting illegal payments and violating colonial-era law. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3znsxp7

Mayflower AI sea drone readies maiden transatlantic voyage

Mayflower will make the two-week trip from the UK to the US guided by an AI-powered captain and without humans on board. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2U6lz7S

Irish police to be given powers over passwords

New legislation in the Republic of Ireland will compel suspects to give police their details. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ziFNv8

Vodafone picks Samsung for 5G network

South Korean firm's contract win called a market "breakthrough" by one analyst. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wzYGI4

Bodies of 25 migrants recovered off Yemen’s coast

Fishermen said they recovered the 25 bodies after the boat they were travelling on capsized. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wsDunu

US journalist Nathan Maung freed from detention in Myanmar

Co-founder of Kamayut Media, who was arrested in March, will fly back to the US on Tuesday, lawyer says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ziCBQa

China denounces G7 statement, says US has ‘sinister intentions’

Beijing's fury comes after G7 leaders took China to task over human rights in the mostly Muslim region of Xinjiang. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pNKLvG

Novavax COVID vaccine 90 percent effective, study says

A late-stage study in the US and Mexico finds Novavax shot effective against COVID-19 and its variants. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pQruK0

Christchurch attack film slammed over ‘white saviour’ narrative

Community members, leaders slam planned movie for not focusing on the victims of the attack which killed 51 Muslims. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iC8HAr

Indian man believed to have headed ‘world’s largest family’ dies

Ziona Chana, 76, headed a Christian sect that allowed polygamy for men in the northeastern state of Mizoram. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3q2NCkF

‘Life and death’: Will Syria’s last UN aid delivery point close?

NGOs fear medical shortages and hunger for millions in Idlib, if UN does not re-authorise Bab al-Hawa border crossing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wmDWDT

Scotland set to start Euro 2020 campaign after 23-year wait

Playing at the highest level for the first time since the 1998 World Cup, the Scots will face the Czech Republic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35i3jL5

NATO chief calls for tough stance on China as summit begins

Stoltenberg urges unity in face of challenges from Beijing, Russia as Brussels meeting gets under way. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cHvMy5

Has Nigeria benefitted from democracy?

It's been more than 20 years since Nigeria transitioned to civilian rule but millions are still struggling. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wnp5ci

Copa America opens in Brazil against backdrop of COVID crisis

Long-delayed football tournament comes amid still-surging pandemic in Brazil, which has registered more than 486,000 deaths. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3q1lkad

Algeria cancels France 24’s operating license: State media

The government alleged the outlet had shown 'clear and repeated hostility' towards Algeria and its institutions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35dntG6

World reacts to new government in Israel, end of Netanyahu era

Several world leaders congratulate the new government as Palestinians see little prospect for change. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3q1ktX3

‘Huge step’: Relatives of Guatemala disappeared hope for justice

Retired military officials will stand trial on charges of disappearing and killing dissidents in 1980s during civil war. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SzP7Ku

E3 2021: Microsoft shows off Halo Infinite, Starfield and Forza Horizon 5

A release date for Halo, a new Forza racer, and the unveil of Starfield were all at Microsoft's E3. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pN8yf8

More opposition leaders arrested in widening Nicaragua crackdown

Critics accuse President Daniel Ortega of cracking down on opponents ahead of elections set for later this year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3glSXAk

End of the road for Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving PM

Netanyahu's 12-year stretch as prime minister ends after opposition leader Yair Lapid forms new government without him. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gidzZW

Will Bennett outdo his former mentor Netanyahu?

The new Israeli coalition government will face persistent attempts by Netanyahu and his supporters to undermine it. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wl0CEr

Israeli parliament votes to end Netanyahu’s 12-year rule

Benjamin Netanyahu's record 12-year tenure as prime minister comes to an end as 60 MKs vote for new government. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RRzuxV

UK-EU sausage spat sizzles on final day of G7 summit

UK accuses France of 'offensive' remarks that Northern Ireland was not part of the United Kingdom. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iA5r8V

Djokovic defeats Tsitsipas to win French Open

Serbia's Novak Djokovic beats Greece's Alexis Tsitsipas to win his second French Open title. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Tos5GE

Why Biden’s Western Sahara policy remains under review

Experts raise questions as Biden administration reviews Trump's recognition of Moroccan claim to disputed territory. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SpwBVo

Denmark’s Eriksen ‘was gone’ before being resuscitated: Doctor

Eriksen suffered cardiac arrest during Denmark's opening Euro 2020 group game against Finland. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cBOTcG

G7 summit: What have the wealthy democracies agreed on?

In a joint communique, the G7 pledges to address vaccine inequity, climate change and global taxes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wl6EER

Turkey’s vision for NATO in an era of global challenges

The alliance needs to have a clear vision to meet new security challenges and a commitment to member support. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3woSxP1

As Castillo nears victory, Peru prepares for what comes next

Left-wing presidential contender Pedro Castillo keeps slim lead over Keiko Fujimori, but official result not yet released. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wmOT8e

Faith on the COVID Frontline | Close Up

What can the doctor son of British immigrants teach us about social justice and economic inequality during the pandemic? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wxqjS4

India: Fire rips through Rohingya camp, leaving hundreds homeless

Hundreds of Rohingya rendered homeless after a massive fire razes Rohingya camp in the Madanpur Khadar area of Delhi. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ghCAEE

Deadly missile attack targets hospital in Syria’s Afrin

The shelling, in an area controlled by Turkey-backed fighters, killed at least 13 people and injured 27. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3goVxWh

Greece: Four Afghan migrants jailed over Moria camp fire

Lawyers for the defendants denounce 'lack of sense of fairness' after a court found the pair guilty of arson. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ghntv2

Moroccan landlords refuse to rent out space for Israeli mission

Nearly six months into his deployment to Morocco, Israel’s head of mission is still working from his hotel. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vtjFvb

‘Betrayed’: The Afghan interpreters abandoned by the US

Hundreds of Afghans who assisted the US military with interpreting have found themselves abandoned. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gz1VJn

Will Algeria’s election make a difference?

The government in Algiers says Saturday's vote will build a 'new Algeria'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pLtHGu

‘Non-working week’ declared in Moscow as COVID-19 cases jump

Mayor says the spread of the coronavirus infection 'has sharply deteriorated' in the Russian capital. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RMsGS0

Shocked football world rallies around Christian Eriksen

Football players take to social media to send their wishes for Danish player's recovery after his collapse on the pitch. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pNkiy7

G7 leaders attempt to rival China with infrastructure project

The 'Build Back Better World' project is aimed squarely at competing with China's Belt and Road initiative. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vgI6Mc

Thousands march for Palestinian rights in London amid G7 summit

Protesters march to Downing Street and call on G7 leaders to end their support to Israel following Gaza assault. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zmOCUY

Iran’s presidential candidates pull out all stops in final debate

Candidates spent more time discussing nuclear deal in third debate, as another round to restore accord begins in Vienna. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RPwUIL

‘Reclaiming the land’: Indigenous fight against Line 3 ramps up

Protests against Line 3 pipeline are part of a larger movement to reclaim Indigenous land and culture in Canada and US. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Sy9Nm6

Grief, mourning at funeral for Muslim family killed in Canada

Large crowd gathers to honour Afzaal family members killed in hate-motivated Islamophobic attack in London, Ontario. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2TqXMze

The judiciary and the long fight to defend Kenya’s constitution

The Kenyan constitution is once again threatened by the executive and it is up to the judiciary to defend it. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35eIikq

Roland Garros: Czech Barbora Krejcikova wins first French Open

The unseeded 25-year-old defeated Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to claim her first Grand Slam title. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xkHtCr

Christian Eriksen collapses in Denmark vs Finland Euro 2020 match

Match suspendedafter Danish midfielder goes to the ground near the touchline, with medics trying to revive him. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2TntRrJ

Copa America: 12 Venezuelans test positive for COVID

Twelve Venezuelan football team players and staff test positive for coronavirus a day before opening match in Brazil. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gfRhbi

Gunmen storm villages, kill dozens in Nigeria’s Zamfara state

Assailants on motorbikes raided several villages in northern state, attacking farmers and pursuing those trying to flee. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gjPMZy

Seven killed in twin van bomb blasts in Afghanistan’s Kabul

Six others wounded in bombings that struck neighbourhood largely populated by members of the ethnic Hazara minority. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xiqtgc

Cameroon’s Netflix boost big win for English-speaking minority

Number of Cameroonian films available on global streaming platform set to rise to four in coming days. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cBaqT1

Confederate Robert E Lee’s racist legacy fuels US renaming push

In the wake of racial justice protests, monuments and institutions honouring Lee are being reimagined or repurposed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vryJJL

Nigeria: Police fire tear gas in ‘Democracy Day’ protests

Nationwide protests were called over bad governance, insecurity and recent Twitter ban, among other issues. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iBYdBd

Sri Lanka seeks initial $40m from fire-ravaged ship’s operator

Colombo still assessing the total damage with the claim representing expenses from May 20 to June 1, authorities say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vmeTiO

Saudi Arabia bars foreign pilgrims from Hajj due to COVID

Saudi Arabia says this year's pilgrimage will be limited to 60,000 citizens and residents. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3whPbxn

Texas Governor Abbott vows to build a wall along Mexico border

Republican Governor Greg Abbott says wall will keep communities 'safe' amid questions over legality of the move. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2U2NMfO

Power Swarm: A revolutionary approach to solar microgrids

In rural Bangladesh, a renewable energy solution is providing villagers with power and an income. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gdGOxc

Lobster diver survives after being caught ‘in a whale’s mouth’

Packard, 56, says he was caught in the mouth of a humpback whale off the coast of Cape Cod before he was spat out. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iG6y6T

Texas: At least 13 wounded in downtown Austin shooting

The shooter still at large; it remains unclear what sparked the shooting. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gqqckF

Israel forces kill Palestinian teen at occupied West Bank protest

Mohammed Hamayel, 15, was killed during weekly protest in West Bank village of Beita against illegal Jewish settlement. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3weWvJW

Musk unveils Model S Plaid, Tesla’s fastest car to date

Elon Musk billed Tesla's newest vehicle, the Model S Plaid, as a halo product that proves the superiority of EVs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wgAOcB

Delta COVID variant 60 percent more transmissible, UK gov’t says

The variant first identified in India currently accounts for more than 90 percent of Britain's new COVID-19 cases. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iA49KU

Algeria arrests prominent journalists, activist before election

Arrests of Khaled Drareni, Ihsane El Kadi, Karim Tabbou evidence of 'chilling escalation' in dissent clampdown: Amnesty. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3whJ387

What to expect from Biden’s first NATO summit as US president

Afghanistan, Russia, China and spending to dominate talks as alliance embraces Democrat after tumultuous Trump era. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vfA1Hp

Is El Salvador’s Bitcoin embrace a cold shoulder to the US?

El Salvador uses the dollar as its currency and its monetary policy is wedded to the US even as relations falter. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vfA06j

Oman’s youth unemployment problem is a harbinger for wider Gulf

Oman unrest is harbinger for other Gulf petrostates that need to diversify to create jobs for legions of young people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pR3CWM

Sun sets on Reddit Secret Santa

Users angry as site axes long-running gift swap which attracted celebrity participants. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3whboeW

Didi: Chinese ride-hailing giant files to go public in US

It is set to be the biggest share offering in the United States by a Chinese company since 2014. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3izdCSY

Simulated robot performs realistic acrobatics and other news

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

Israel closes case of prison officers filmed beating Palestinians

Only four of 10 officers questioned, and none arrested, after March 2019 incident at Ketziot Prison, Haaretz reports. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SvjjGC

US policy on Israel: Go bold, Joe

There are multiple reasons for President Joe Biden to change Washington's approach to Israel-Palestine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pNnAS3

Iran elections: Towards an ‘Islamic government’

Ali Khamenei views the June 18 presidential election as an opportunity to realise his vision for the future of Iran. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35alu5l

Dengue fever cut by 77% in groundbreaking mosquito trial

Results of the three-year study offer hope in the global battle against an illness that sickens millions annually. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gg6YPC

Over 30,000 children risk death in Tigray due to famine: UN

The children are in hard-to-reach areas of the conflict-wracked northern region in Ethiopia, according to the UN. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Sj9snx

Puerto Rico faces blackout after cyberattack, fire

Thousands of people were left in the dark following the incidents, although it was unclear if they were linked. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pKkMVG

G7 to donate 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses to poorer countries

Wealthy nations begin key summit with Biden in attendance, as some campaign groups condemn vaccine 'charity' plan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2TjFCPV

Demolishing Palestinian homes for an Israeli religious theme park

More than 100 buildings housing 1,500 people in the al-Bustan area of Silwan in occupied East Jerusalem face demolition. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wg5RoU

Trump admin seized data from two Democratic legislators: Report

Prosecutors in the Justice Department seized data from Apple on two Democratic lawmakers, according to NY Times. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vhIVUO

Communism, Leninism to attend brother Socialism’s Indian wedding

Youngest son of a district-level communist leader in Tamil Nadu state set to marry Mamata Banerjee on Sunday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pUDoml

Ilhan Omar hits back at ‘Islamophobic tropes’ by fellow Democrats

The US congresswoman denies she drew 'a moral comparison' between the US, Israel, Hamas and the Taliban. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3viZcsx

Israel’s Netanyahu lashes out as end of his era draws near

Benjamin Netanyahu says he is victim of a 'deep state' conspiracy and speaks in apocalyptic terms about Israel. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35bT7Uu

This Indian village refused COVID vaccines, fearing a god’s wrath