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The perfect storm striking World of Warcraft

All of a sudden, WoW players are in revolt, and its competitors are having a boom. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WvFhuP

Canada: Protesters demand investigation into residential schools

Call comes after over 1,000 unmarked graves found at institutions Indigenous children were forced to attend for decades. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3j20KDm

Brazil: Daily average of COVID deaths passes under 1,000 mark

Brazil last registered a seven-day average of fewer than 1,000 COVID deaths in January at start of brutal second wave. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2WxV5gC

Top US diplomat to meet with Southeast Asian officials next week

Secretary of State Antony Blinken to attend annual meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers, among others, US official says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/379EVwf

Afghanistan’s Herat under pressure amid ongoing Taliban assault

Battle for western city comes as Taliban also tries to inch closer to the southern cities of Kandahar and Lashkar Gah. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BZGHOt

Dozen homes burn, five people hospitalised in Greece wildfire

Some 145 firefighters have been mobilised to extinguish fire near Patras, Greece's third-largest city. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3llbuPU

Weightlifter Fares Elbakh wins Qatar’s first Olympic gold

Elbakh set two new Games records in Tokyo as he won Qatar’s sixth Olympic medal and second in weightlifting. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37ejBFU

French police clash with anti-COVID pass protesters in Paris

Some 3,000 security forces deployed around the French capital for a third weekend of protests against a health pass. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xhKO55

What’s causing wildfires?

Countries around the world are dealing with devastating wildfires made worse by climate change. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3if9qHn

Millions across US at risk of eviction as coronavirus surges

Nationwide moratorium on evictions put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic is set to expire at midnight on Saturday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3C1v1ek

Turkish officials deny ethnic motive in murder of seven Kurds

Prosecutors in Konya say initial evidence points to long-running feud, but victims' family say attack was racist. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fgYCGy

How Netanyahu plans to bring down Israel’s new government

Analysts say ex-Israeli PM, removed in June after a 12-year tenure, is using a raft of tactics to undermine the gov't. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xmmRK0

A fog of uncertainty looms over Afghanistan

The people feel stuck between a corrupt government and a brutal, violent, oppressive Taliban that is gaining ground. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2WHrd1y

Turkey declares ‘disaster areas’ as wildfire death toll rises

President Erdogan says investigation opened into causes of wildfires in southern Turkey, as death toll rises to six. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lbNYoy

Thompson-Herah leads Jamaican sweep in women’s Olympic 100m

Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah wins gold in Tokyo 2020 women's 100m final with the second-fastest time in history. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lcMjz3

It’s not just the pandemic: Why Sri Lanka’s economy is in crisis

Colombo avoids a debt default, but it's fast running out of money to pay for imports. Will the IMF provide a bailout? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Vnt6zA

Tokyo’s daily COVID cases hit record high during Olympics

New infections in Tokyo surged to a record high of 4,058, a day after Japan decided to extend states of emergency. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fdjXB2

Injured Djokovic leaves Tokyo Olympics empty-handed

World number one tennis player lost singles bronze play-off to Busta before withdrawing from mixed doubles. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lb9KZA

Fernando Henrique Cardoso: Politics in Brazil is a risky business

The former Brazilian president discusses the possible roads ahead for Latin America’s largest country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Vn2Qp2

China races to curb Delta-fuelled COVID outbreak, worst in months

High contagiousness of Delta variant combined with the peak tourist season leads to new cases in several provinces. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rRBl3d

Malaysia: Hundreds take to the streets in anti-government protest

Demonstraters demand embattled PM Muhyiddin Yassin resign over the handling of the coronavirus pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2WvYJYo

Charity alone will not end the calamity of COVID-19 in Africa

In the absence of vaccines, accountability, rather than charity, may be the continent’s best route out of the pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/378qFUk

Partial lockdown in Karachi after alarming rise in COVID cases

Sindh’s chief minister said a sudden rise in COVID-19 cases flooded hospitals in Karachi, the provincial capital. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xguzF6

Canadian priest banned after downplaying residential school abuse

Father Rheal Forest also blamed the media for spreading 'fake news' about the physical abuse of Indigenous children. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zQ4gre

What will Mexico’s referendum on corruption achieve?

Mexicans head to the polls Sunday in a referendum on whether former presidents should be prosecuted for corruption. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rJyLfE

NGO rescues nearly 100 migrants and refugees in the Mediterranean

German organisation Sea-Watch says several people saved from perilous sea crossing had been injured by severe burns. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VeXTyF

Rights groups call on Bahrain to release prominent hunger striker

Activists say Abdul Jalil al-Singace suffers chronic illnesses and has faced 'sustained medical negligence' in jail. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2WEe89h

Nasdaq, S&P 500 tumble as Amazon has worst day since March 2020

Other tech behemoths - including Apple Inc, Google parent Alphabet Inc, and Facebook Inc - also took a dip. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zXnwDl

Israel’s war on (‘anti-Semitic’) ice cream

Israel is waging a war against ice cream - and it is losing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zSGsTD

Paraguay Indigenous community evicted in land dispute

Indigenous community Ka’a Poty 1 wants land back and compensation after armed police and guards allegedly burned homes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xe0TbU

UN compound attacked as battle for Afghanistan’s Herat rages

Afghan guard killed in attack amid intense fighting between gov't forces and Taliban on western city's outskirts. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ffBSqB

Kenya bans in-person meetings, public gatherings as COVID surges

Hospitals becoming overwhelmed as East African country witnesses a jump in cases from the Delta variant. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VnmgKp

Tunisian MP critical of president arrested by security forces

Yassin Ayari's wife says he was violently arrested by about 20 men who said they were presidential security members. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zTKLxQ

SEC halts Chinese IPO listings until risks are divulged

The US Securities and Exchange Commission said such disclosures are at the heart of its mandate to protect investors. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ye8Te9

Facebook, Google expect jabs for office return

The tech companies will require vaccination for returning in-office employees as Covid-19 cases rise in US from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lbLAho

The 25th of July: Tunisia’s revolution, part 2? 

What happened on July 25 in Tunisia is the country's newest political “enigma”. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BX1rGy

Several civilians killed as Syrian gov’t forces bombard Deraa

Syria's Civil Defence says 18 civilians killed by gov't shelling in province amid rebel attacks on army outposts. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BYMXG7

How can we end antiquities trafficking?

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the theft and trafficking of antiquities and historical manuscripts. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fbmUSq

’10 times deadlier’: Floods devastate town in India’s Maharashtra

A week after floods destroyed their town and killed many, residents in Chiplun town remember the tragedy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zOiAk3

Report reveals illegal detention and torture in Colombia protests

'These events are extremely serious and must be investigated diligently,' Amnesty International says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3j7JRqM

Japan expands state of emergency due to COVID surge

Emergency measures in Tokyo will be extended until the end of August, after the Olympics as COVID overshadows the games. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ykLpV2

Britain should not turn its back on refugees

On the 70th anniversary of the Refugee Convention, Britain is pushing an anti-refugee agenda. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fcPjHK

Russian space module mishap knocks ISS out of position

Flight controllers forced to reorient space station after jet thrusters on research module fire after docking. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lcoDuL

Ship operated by Israeli billionaire’s company attacked off Oman

United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said incident northeast of the Omani island of Masirah did not involve piracy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37bMLoS

COVID Delta variant as transmissible as chickenpox, says CDC

Internal CDC report, quoted by NYT, says Delta variant likely to break through protections afforded by the vaccines. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/376GVVJ

Double blow: Bangladesh battles dengue outbreak amid COVID crisis

Sharp spike in dengue cases strains Bangladesh's healthcare system already battered by a worsening COVID crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zSyfPa

Rick Astley rolls into a billion YouTube views

Rickroll meme helps Never Gonna Give You Up reach new heights. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f6fks7

Google to ban sugar-daddy apps from Play Store

Apps focused on "compensated sexual relationships" will be prohibited from 1 September. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3l9ePkZ

Robinhood shares slide after lacklustre Nasdaq debut

The app's muted Nasdaq debut comes after it was caught in a confrontation between retail investors and hedge funds. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iYj0O4

US GDP grew 6.5 percent in Q2, well below expectations

Supply-chain constraints and labour shortages continue to temper US economic growth.  from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3f63SN9

Ride-hailing app Didi’s shares surge on report it may go private

Bloomberg News reported that Chinese regulators were considering serious, perhaps unprecedented, penalties for Didi. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3i7fFwJ

MacKenzie Scott, Melinda French Gates team up on gender equity

Melinda French Gates, MacKenzie Scott and the foundation of Lynn Schusterman awarded $40m to gender equity projects. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UTml9b

Israeli soldiers fire tear gas at funeral of Palestinian boy

Palestinians attending funeral of minor threw stones at Israeli soldiers who responded by firing tear gas and bullets. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xc3Fym

Taliban admits to killing Afghan comic, to try alleged killers

Nazar Mohammad's body was found in Kandahar province after a video showed he was abused by two gunmen in a car. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3j4jnGE

Malta responsible for Daphne Caruana Galizia murder: Inquiry

Maltese gov't failed to recognise risks to journalist's life and take reasonable steps to avoid them, inquiry concludes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3fa7eyW

Blinken says nuclear talks with Iran ‘cannot go on indefinitely’

There have been no breakthroughs after six rounds of indirect talks in Vienna to revive the deal torpedoed by Trump. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BVBk31

Is the US leading a new nuclear arms race?

The US speaks of non-proliferation but is spending billions to upgrade its nuclear arsenal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3l8qdO5

Croatia celebrates joining of controversial Adriatic Sea bridge

The China-led project has angered Bosnian officials, who argue it violates the state's access to open waters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3x6BSPX

Older Kindles may lose internet connection, Amazon warns

Amazon tells customers older Kindles might lost their ability to connect online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iXPgkl

Robinhood and the rise of teenage stock investors

As Robinhood debuts on the Nasdaq, educators and teen tipsters advise new investors to do their homework. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BSBJ6b

Heavy clashes grip southern Syria’s Deraa province, monitor says

Fighting started when government forces fired artillery shells towards Deraa al-Balad in tandem with a ground push. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BLOjEa

Officials sound alarm as Japan COVID cases hit record highs

The Delta variant, holidays and the Olympics are contributing to a rise in infections, the country's top adviser warned. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rH8z5k

The hanging judge: Dissecting the legacy of Iran’s new president

In 1988, Raisi oversaw the execution of thousands of political prisoners as a member of the infamous 'Death Commission'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3C2Mjrx

China’s Free Trade Mecca

With its beaches, duty-free shopping and booming real estate, could the island of Hainan become China’s new Hong Kong? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3j3jX7s

Qatar’s emir approves electoral law for first legislative vote

Voters in October to select 30 members of the 45-seat Shura Council. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3f6NAnk

NHS Covid-19 app pings rise by over 70,000

Nearly 690,000 people in England and Wales received self-isolation alerts in the week up to 21 July. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ybiNNS

Tunisia: Kais Saied’s anti-corruption war off to a slow start

President Saied sacked the government promising a major overhaul, but has made no significant moves. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3l6YWLQ

India’s Kerala state orders lockdown as COVID cases rise

The southern state has an active caseload of some 154,000 infections, 37 percent of India's total cases. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/378i8kc

Taliban surge an ‘existential crisis’ for Afghan gov’t: Watchdog

SIGAR report says Taliban attacks on Afghan targets surged from 6,700 in early 2020 to 13,242 by the end of the year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BTDAHR

Ofcom appoints online safety head to take on big tech

Anna-Sophie Harling will have responsibility over how big technology companies regulate harmful speech. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zYpzXR

Former eBay supervisor jailed for cyber-stalking critics

A former police captain turned eBay employee harassed critics of the online-auction company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3la0SmT

Fries with that? McDonald’s sales soar on crispy chicken sandwich

As its dining rooms reopened, the fast food giant drew customers in with new products like its crispy chicken sandwich. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iUMpIJ

‘Unprecedented’ restitution: US returns antiquities to Iraq

The 17,000 items date back 4,000 years and will be flown back to Iraq with Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xbWAxA

Soaring tortilla prices hit struggling Mexican households hard

Mexico's poorer households are hardest hit by food price inflation because it eats up a bigger share of their income. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VhJv8G

Equatorial Guinea VP loses appeal against embezzlement verdict

France's highest appeal court refuses to overturn Teodoro Obiang Mangue's 2020 corruption conviction. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3x83ioA

Covid-19: The pandemic explored in maps and data

Political scientist Dr Robert Muggah looks at the effects of the pandemic and national lockdowns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3j0CyBl

Gap backs Biles over decision to put her mental health first

Gap's Athleta signed Biles to a long-term partnership earlier this year, ending her affiliation with Nike Inc. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3f5wWEH

Boeing turns first quarterly profit in nearly two years

Boeing earned $567m in the second quarter, compared with a $2.4bn loss a year ago. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3i8mHBq

Ecuador revokes WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s citizenship

Assange fled to Ecuador's embassy in London in 2012 to avoid extradition to US, but his asylum status was later revoked. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3f7wrtU

Intel chief warns of two-year chip shortage

Pat Gelsinger talks chip crisis, China and how the firm intends to fight back in the marketplace. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iaKCjS

Shamook: Star Wars effects company ILM hires Mandalorian deepfaker

The artist, who uses the online alias Shamook, has been recruited by Industrial Light and Magic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BOHK3D

Chinese officials and Taliban meet, in sign of warming ties

Meeting in Chinese city of Tianjin comes as US-led foreign forces continue pulling out of Afghanistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3f3eQDc

Libya’s new interim government is facing an arduous task

The country's path to elections and sustainable peace is full of unspoken obstacles. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3l484kt

‘Shocking’: South Africa slams Israel’s AU observer status

South Africa calls the AU's move 'unjust and unwarranted', complaining it was taken without consulting its members. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zHC7m6

Tanzania’s Hassan gets COVID jab, kicks off vaccination drive

Samia Suluhu Hassan breaks with her predecessor's stance by publicly receiving a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2V0N2bI

Is COVID-19 hampering Myanmar’s anti-coup movement?

Opponents of military junta face twin threat of coronavirus infections and repression. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/375VadK

Oculus recalls Quest 2 headset pads after skin rashes

Quest 2 headset owners are urged to claim a free silicone cover to avoid skin issues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3i66nB4

Team BRIT’s Aaron Morgan: How hand controls help me race

The Team BRIT driver on how adapted cars help him compete in races against non-disabled drivers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3l5PNn2

With a new mandate, Abiy can usher a new era of hope in Ethiopia

Abiy's government will have to tackle multiple challenges, but the situation is not in any way hopeless. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BQ2051

Tunisia crisis prompts surge in foreign social media manipulation

Social media propaganda emanating from Saudi Arabia and the UAE seeks to justify Tunisian president's actions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yby7tQ

US: 2 dead, dozens injured in Texas chemical plant leak

The incident involved an acetic acid leak at a LyondellBasell complex near Houston. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UWervA

Flipping the script: Biles praised for mental health stance

US gymnast withdrew from the team and individual all-around Olympic events, saying her mental health took precedence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3i8vu6t

What happened in Tunisia was a coup

Democratic transitions do not normally involve the storming of media offices. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3x7y6Wt

COVID: Bhutan fully vaccinates 90 percent of adults within a week

UNICEF hails mass drive as 'arguably the fastest vaccination campaign to be executed during a pandemic'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iOgmKy

Explainer: What is the Lambda coronavirus variant?

The Lambda variant has spread to 28 countries but it is not considered a variant of concern. Here's what we know so far. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UV1xhd

‘Grabbed, beaten, tased’: Police testify in US Capitol riot probe

Officers recount the January 6 riot at the first hearing of a US House special committee investigating the insurrection. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BN9R3h

Saudi-Pakistan in ‘clear alignment’ on bilateral, regional issues

Economy, regional security and issues faced by Pakistani diaspora were on agenda in talks between the two officials. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/373Z0E2

Covid in India: On the Second Wave

“None of us who are in India have been untouched.” from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iSJEaV

Ennahda calls for dialogue to resolve Tunisia’s political crisis

Largest party calls for dialogue after the president sacked PM and suspended parliament causing a constitutional crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rGeojA

Biden admin to unveil new push for US-Africa business ties

The initiative comes as US business leaders warn of China's growing influence in Africa. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zG6mtz

Palestinian beaten before death in Israeli custody, family says

Abdo Yusuf al-Khatib al-Tamimi's family demand answers after he died at Israel's notorious Moskabiya detention centre. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2WhscoQ

Chileans tapped into pensions to survive the pandemic – now what?

Chile's decision to let people draw funds from their pensions to weather the pandemic could make them vulnerable later. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2WhqFPC

Caught between gangs and Venezuelan police in Cota 905

Residents describe the battle for control in one of Caracas’ most violent neighbourhoods. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3j9jXTR

Tunisia’s Trumpian president

Kais Saied is compounding Tunisia’s carnage. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BHrGkt

Activision staff condemn firm's response to harassment claims

About 1,000 Activision Blizzard staff sign a letter describing managers' response as insulting. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UWON9T

US gymnastics star Simone Biles drops out of women’s team event

USA Gymnastics says sports superstar 'has withdrawn from the team final competition due to a medical issue'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/375ugCt

Tokyo hits record COVID cases days after Olympics began

Japan's capital registers nearly 3,000 new infections, bringing its total over 200,000 since the start of the pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3j93Tl1

US Pentagon head calls for ‘constructive, stable’ China relations

Appeal comes a day after US and Chinese officials held second face-to-face meeting since Joe Biden became US president. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UVEqTV

Explosion rocks German chemicals site; five people missing

Blast at chemical complex in Leverkusen declared 'extreme threat' amid concern over possible toxic gas. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iTWFkp

India says it will meet July target for domestic vaccine supply

India's health ministry says it will meet target of supplying 516 million COVID vaccine doses to states by month-end. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VcC8zE

The CJEU’s ruling on hijab exposed Europe’s hypocrisy

The EU cannot claim to be a bastion of human rights while openly discriminating against its Muslim citizens. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3x5UeQX

Private equity firms in China ‘waiting for death’ after new rules

The severity of the new rules could kill many companies and block the exits of investors. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2WkEWuR

Cuban embassy in Paris targeted with petrol bombs

Foreign minister blames US government for a 'continuous campaigns against our country that encourage these behaviours'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BOdTby

US Capitol riot: Newly launched House panel to hold first hearing

Officers assaulted in the January 6 riot will testify before the special committee created to probe the incident. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rAjgGV

HRW accuses Israel of ‘apparent war crimes’ in Gaza assault

HRW investigated three Israeli air raids that killed 62 Palestinian civilians during the 11-day assault on Gaza in May. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zCZf5e

Mary Simon is Canada’s first Indigenous governor general

The change comes as the nation grapples with its legacy of historical mistreatment of Indigenous people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3x8bV2a

An economic recipe for unrest ignites in Tunisia

Blistering youth unemployment, mounting government debt, corruption and COVID are spurring unrest in Tunisia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yjmfpq

Five policemen killed in clashes between two Indian states

More than 70 people are reported hurt as the leaders of Assam and Mizoram blame each other for the deadly violence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eZatcm

COVID-19 Delta surge in US leads to new restrictions, jab push

Officials are growing more worried about the current rise in infections and are blaming the unvaccinated for the spike. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BCOfXr

Sandstorm causes multiple vehicle crash in Utah, killing 8

Trucks, cars are among the 22-vehicles involved in multiple crashes on a Utah highway. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3f0RcXZ

Russian regulator blocks Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny’s website

Authorities move to bar access to websites linked to opposition leader as September parliamentary election nears. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zBoLaR

Al Jazeera condemns raid on its office by Tunisian forces

Al Jazeera Media Network says it views the closure of its office 'as an attack on press freedom'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zFXSm7

Saudi Arabia suspends $2B sale of desalination plant

The disruption, blamed on the coronavirus pandemic, is seen as a setback to the kingdom's privatisation plans. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/371lB45

Get ready for biggest criminal trial in Vatican’s modern history

A cardinal and nine others are accused of bleeding the Vatican of tens of millions of dollars in donations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lbKGBR

Over-60s with only virtual contact 'more lonely'

UK-US research finds old people who used only telephone and online communication were more lonely. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3x31yNb

Norway ten years after the Utøya massacre

Multicultural and multireligious Norway is here to stay, and undefeatedly so. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VadVd5

Lebanon: Najib Mikati named new prime minister-designate

The billionaire from Tripoli is now tasked with forming a reformist government for a possible third stint as PM. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3x6R53s

World reacts to Tunisia’s political turmoil

Here are some reactions from around the world to Tunisian president's decision to suspend parliament and dismiss the PM. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eTEfPx

South Africa & The Zuma Factor | Start Here

What’s behind the recent unrest in South Africa? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BJTEfm

Vineyards set to go high tech with smart systems

Changing climate conditions and water shortages see some Australian wine growers turn to technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rAoPVw

Afghanistan’s neighbours need to step in if they want stability

If the Taliban take over Kabul or another civil war starts, chaos would spread across the region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iMEOMu

Amazon Bitcoin job ad boosts cryptocurrency surge

News Amazon is hiring a digital-currency expert has helped boost the value of Bitcoin. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2URs5QD

Column: That time I met KKK Grand Wizard David Duke

In his column recalling past interviews, A. Craig Copetas describes an encounter with the leader of the Ku Klux Klan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3y64YAj

French parliament approves COVID passes despite protests

New law extends use of health certificates in daily life, introduces mandatory vaccinations for healthcare workers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rBli9z

Clashes outside Tunisia’s parliament a day after PM sacked: Live

Clashes around army-barricaded parliament a day after President Saied removed the gov’t, legislature following rallies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ya0XL1

Investors in China’s $100bn private education business are stuck

For now, investors are stuck between marking down their portfolios drastically or getting battered in a sell-off. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zEA16j

Tunisia police storm Al Jazeera office in Tunis

Security forces involved in the raid said they were carrying out instructions and asked all journalists to leave.  from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BINLPB

Under pressure, Iranian MPs postpone internet restriction bill

The legislation aims to criminalise the use of blocked services, hand some internet controls to armed forces. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zvWFha

Tunisia’s president dismisses prime minister after protests

Tunisian president suspends parliament, lifts immunity of all deputies, and dismisses PM Hicham Mechichi. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kVFn9u

Qatar’s foreign minister visits Iran to meet top officials

Sheikh Mohammad bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met Iran's President-elect Ebrahim Raisi to discuss bilateral relations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BGWhyz

US vows continued air support for Afghan forces fighting Taliban

Top US military commander says air raids will continue to assist Afghan forces amid sweeping Taliban offensive. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kTJZg9

Israel halves Gaza fishing zone over incendiary balloon fires

Israeli firefighters say they extinguished brush blazes in three points in a small area in the Eshkol region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VdwSeN

Israel freezes UAE oil deal over environmental concerns

The environmental protection ministry says the risk assessment 'did not meet the conditions' stipulated by the ministry. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iJ5Nsh

Democrats name Republican Trump critic to Capitol riot panel

Adam Kinzinger will join committee investigating January's deadly US Capitol insurrection, House Speaker Pelosi says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iK9cXB

What’s being done to protect Afghans who helped foreign forces?

Translators and contractors in Afghanistan fear the resurgent Taliban as US and NATO troops leave. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zqlxai

Lebanese Sunni leaders endorse Mikati to form new government

Former PM Najib Mikati on course to become Lebanon’s prime minister-designate, but he faces Christian opposition. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kSxL7o

US going ‘in wrong direction’ as COVID cases rise: Fauci

Recent rise in infections is particularly among the unvaccinated, says Dr Anthony Fauci, who urged people to get jabs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zwnCl2

Clarity over US troops in Iraq to dominate Biden-Kadhimi meeting

Iraqi PM will push for clearer timeline for removal of US 'combat' troops, Joe Biden seeks to stop armed group attacks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kV4BEE

France shocks US to end 25-game Olympic basketball win streak

France's 83-76 victory was the first Olympic men's basketball loss for Team USA since 2004. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eSblzo

Ethiopia’s Amhara state rallies residents to fight Tigrayans

War set to expand in Ethiopia as Amhara regional president calls on all people of age who are armed to mobilise. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rzctwT

Somalia’s first women’s football team, the Golden Girls

The Somali women’s football team fights cultural barriers and funding problems in a bid to represent the country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3l1QtJM

Kidnappers release another 28 abducted children in Nigeria

The attackers stormed Bethel Baptist High School in Kaduna State on July 5, abducting 121 students from their dorms. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3i1D16U

Why has COVID-19 taken hold in Indonesia?

New infections and deaths skyrocket as volunteers fill gaps in medical care. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zC2Dx1

Tunisians protest as COVID surges, economy suffers

Protesters in Tunis threw stones and demanded Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi quit and parliament be dissolved. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/374zKNK

Indonesia extends COVID curbs by a week as hospitals deluged

Indonesia has become Asia's COVID-19 epicentre with hospitals overwhelmed, particularly in Java and Bali. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2WnRQIR

‘Doomed to stay’: The dying villages of Mexico’s Lake Cuitzeo

As Mexico’s reservoirs run dry, the people stuck on the drying lake beds wonder how they will survive. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2TEQM2c

No cheers amid COVID fears at fan-less Tokyo Olympics

Most of the stands at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics remain empty of fans due to COVID-19 restrictions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kTuCo7

Here is why we are boycotting the UN Food Systems Summit

Social movements and scientists are staying out of the UN summit because it represents big agribusiness interests. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rwHDoV

The Gaza ceasefire is shaky and another war may be coming soon

The persistent violence against Palestinians in Jerusalem and an Israeli desire for a revanche may rekindle hostilities. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BEOvFd

Tunisia’s Hafnaoui wins surprise Olympic swimming gold

The teenager squeaked into the final by 14-hundredths of a second, landing him in the far outside lane. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rysoLX

Asian champions Qatar beat El Salvador to reach Gold Cup semis

Ali scores brace for Qatar while holders Mexico thrash Honduras to book their place in the last-four. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zzQclC

Nearly 60 prosecuted over Cuba demonstrations, says top official

Hundreds were arrested during protests this month and many face charges of contempt, public disorder and vandalism. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3x9oaMg

Another Nicaraguan presidential hopeful arrested in crackdown

President Daniel Ortega faces international rebuke for cracking down on potential opponents ahead of November elections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eUMtXY

Two Turkish soldiers killed in attack in northern Syria: Ministry

Turkish defence ministry says two soldiers were killed and two injured in attack on armoured vehicle in northern Syria. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2WiVGmo

Iran rejects UN rights chief’s ‘accusations’ over water protests

Iranian foreign ministry said comments by Michelle Bachelet are 'regrettable', as protests have left four dead. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3y3DISS

Guatemalan anti-corruption prosecutor flees country after sacking

Juan Francisco Sandoval fled early on Saturday after being dismissed in a move that sparked international condemnation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3x65Ovk

Thousands march for LGBTQ rights in Budapest’s biggest Pride

A group of about 200 counter-demonstrators along the route held banners reading 'Stop LGBTQ paedophilia'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Wjb4z9

US-China talks come at time of heightened tension

US diplomatic trip comes 50 years after Kissinger's secret China visit initiating relations between the two countries. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BzibDI

Are democratic reforms at risk in Tanzania?

Main opposition leader and Chadema party members arrested and accused of 'terrorism'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kRYIIv

‘Out Bolsonaro!’: More protests in Brazil over COVID crisis

President Jair Bolsonaro is under pressure to account for his govt's coronavirus policies and corruption allegations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iM4yZ5

Outrage after Uganda MPs get $30m to buy cars amid COVID crisis

Each of the 529 lawmakers received $56,500 to get new vehicles, sparking outrage in the poor country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BuSnZk

Amnesty seeks moratorium on surveillance technology

The rights group warns of 'devastating impact of the poorly regulated spyware industry on human rights worldwide'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eTVhNz

Intense wildfire season forces evacuations from Oregon to Ontario

‘We need to recognise that these are not unusual events any more,’ one climate scientist warns. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zxCxeU

Protesters opposed to COVID measures clash with police in Paris

Far-right activists and members of the yellow vest movement were part of the rally in Paris against a health pass bill. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2W8fdFU

Great Barrier Reef: Australia avoids UNESCO downgrade

Environmental activists slam UNESCO decision not to classify the Barrier Reef as an endangered World Heritage Site. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3i1zqG5

Cash-strapped Lebanon signs fuel deal with Iraq to ease crisis

Lebanon to pay for 1 million tonnes of fuel a year in goods and services, helping ease its power shortage. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iMu8NA

Iraqi PM announces arrests over deadly bombing claimed by ISIL

Mustafa al-Kadhimi announces arrest of 'terror cell' behind deadly attack in Baghdad, which left 35 dead. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2V7zuv0

Palestinian protester shot by Israeli soldiers dies: Ministry

Mohammed Munir al-Tamimi, 17, who suffered gunshot wounds during Friday's protests, died in hospital. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zB3hv1

For Kenya, electoral reform is a matter of life and death

If Kenya does not fix its electoral system, it is heading for another cycle of violence in the upcoming 2022 elections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kQI4sF

Afghanistan imposes night curfew to curb Taliban advance

Thirty-one of the country's 34 provinces to be under 10pm to 4am curfew, interior ministry announces. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iKWqYW

Coalition says Iraq base housing US troops hit in drone attack

No casualties in attack days before meeting between Iraq PM Mustafa al-Kadhimi and US President Joe Biden in Washington. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zx1F5u

China shuts down ports, cancels flights as Typhoon In-Fa nears

Storm to hit Zhejiang province on Sunday, just as other parts of country struggle to recover from recent deadly floods. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kSN2Fo

Beyond tourism, who will dominate the $1 trillion space economy?

Space tourism will be worth $8bn by 2030, but that's a fraction of today's $350bn space industry. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3znaZbY

Bali hit by ‘oxygen crisis’ as Indonesia’s COVID struggles rise

Bali and other regions are under tight COVID-19 restrictions as cases and deaths surge in the archipelago nation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zufS2X

Cleveland baseball team changes name from Indians to Guardians

Ohio MLB team's name change comes after decades of protests by Native American groups calling it a harmful stereotype. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rtgYZU

Bosnia’s peace envoy imposes ban on genocide denial

Valentin Inzko has set jail terms to counter attempts by Bosnian Serbs to deny genocide in Srebrenica. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3y0lz8B

Ransomware key to unlock customer data from REvil attack

The gang behind the attack had previously asked for $70m to access the stolen files. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hXFb7r

China’s Xi urges people in Tibet to ‘follow party’ in rare visit

President's visit comes as China faces increased security concerns due to clashes with India, US withdrawal from Kabul. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eLtMpC

Prince Harry is producing a memoir – but is he writing it?

Ghostwriters may not have their names on book covers, but their presence is likely found all over the bestseller list. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3y1Jx3e

As Olympics begin, Japan rolls out red carpet for Pfizer CEO

Japan's prime minister met with Pfizer's CEO to ensure the drugmaker delivers COVID-19 vaccines as supply dwindles. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zyDqUx

Azerbaijan jails 13 Armenian military personnel for six years

Azerbaijan's serious crimes court says those sentenced will be deported after serving their prison terms. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kLmTbp

Zomato IPO catapults founder towards list of Indian billionaires

A 66% stock jump on debut turned Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal into a poster boy for India’s fledgling startup scene. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zseVrN

Canada is deporting its ‘guardian angels’

Many asylum seekers in Canada, who worked on the country's COVID-19 frontline, are now facing the threat of deportation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2TtCiBY

White is not a colour – white is an ideology

Being 'white' is today an ideological conviction people acquire as they are indoctrinated into racism. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UH2M3t

Printer ink pricier than champagne finds Which?

According to a Which survey a pint of printer ink could cost up to £1,300. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hZhThN

Reluctance and distrust define vaccine attitudes in Gaza

Widespread reluctance to get a shot led officials and medics to launch campaign about positive effects of vaccination. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zns4Cu

India’s weight-loss guru Rujuta Diwekar on why grandma knows best

Diwekar, whose clients include top tycoons and Bollywood stars, dishes out advice that's discordant yet appealing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kREApQ

Zuckerberg wants Facebook to become online 'metaverse'

CEO wants users to work, game and communicate in a virtual world, often using VR headsets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iCqia1

Boat carrying 45 migrants and refugees sinks south of Turkey

Turkish naval ships and an aircraft have been deployed as part of search and rescue efforts. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BA5hVW

Iran water shortages: Khamenei says protesters not to blame

Top leader's comments over Khuzestan protests come as media say one person shot dead in neighbouring Lorestan province. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rybTjg

Bangladesh reimposes COVID lockdown for two weeks

Shutdown back in place to stem the tide of infections and deaths from the virus after weeklong recess for Eid al-Adha. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ruUyr9

Tokyo Olympics officially begin under spectre of pandemic

Opening ceremony marks beginning of summer games delayed for a year and held under unprecedented restrictions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2WeHE5d

Sixteen civilians killed in eastern DRC ambush

One child among those killed as they were returning from a weekly market in North Kivu province. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hZN4JL

Landslides in western India kill dozens, more trapped in floods

At least 36 people dead and 1,000 others trapped by floodwaters as monsoon rains pound Maharashtra state. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BvLgQl

COVID-positive man boards Indonesia flight disguised as wife

Wearing a full-face veil, a COVID-positive man disguised himself as his wife to board a domestic flight. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wZwbmK

Israel granted official observer status at the African Union

Israeli ambassador presents credentials to African Union Commission chairman at bloc's headquarters in Addis Ababa. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eME2Oh

Fresh floods in central China as typhoon heads towards east coast

Clean-up continues in Zhengzhou as firefighters pump water from flooded streets and underground rail system. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2V8nitW

Hungary prosecutors open investigation into Pegasus spying claims

Move comes after media reports claim Hungarian journalists, lawyers and critics of PM Viktor Orban targeted by spyware. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wYY4uY

More than 200 migrants scale fence into Spain’s Melilla enclave

Crossings come months after other Spanish enclave of Ceuta witnessed influx of arrivals amid Madrid-Rabat dispute. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ivsoZa

Ben & Jerry’s parent firm Unilever ‘firmly committed’ to Israel

CEO Alan Jope said Ben & Jerry’s, which has a long history of social activism, had made the decision on its own. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zsRUVB

California sues Activision Blizzard over alleged harassment

One of the world's largest gaming companies is accused of endemic discrimination and harassment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iAX4ID

UK tech giant founder Mike Lynch can be extradited to US

Lawyers for Autonomy's founder, Mike Lynch, say he will fight the US authorities' bid to try him for fraud. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xYypEe

Syrian gov’t shelling in Idlib kills seven members of same family

Military has stepped up bombing of rebel-held northwest since President al-Assad was sworn in for a new term last week. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eKwUlu

Tanzanian opposition leader to face ‘terrorism’ charges: Party

Main opposition says Chadema chairman Freeman Mbowe and 15 other arrested members will be charged with 'terrorism'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BuYjSk

Ernst & Young accused of concealing NMC Health audit fraud

The hospital operator’s founder, who is seeking $7bn in a lawsuit, says EY turned a blind eye to shady transactions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UBL5m0

US jobless claims unexpectedly rise to 419,000, most since March

Initial jobless claims in regular state programmes were up 51,000 from the prior week, the US Labor Department said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iDnTvv

Twitter trials upvote and downvote buttons

Some iOS users will see thumb and arrow buttons as the company experiments with voting. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eM9aNL

Space travel for the masses? Don’t be ridiculous

Space ‘tourism’ as performed by a pair of billionaires is, for now, merely an overpriced joyride for the ultra-rich. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iF176q

Israel launches commission to probe Pegasus spyware: Legislator

The tech sold by Israeli firm appears to be behind possible mobile hacking of heads of state, activists and journalists. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zlwJVF

Haiti: ‘If a president is killed in his own home, who is exempt?’

Al Jazeera speaks to Haitians in Port-au-Prince about President Jovenel Moise’s killing and where the country is headed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36SXu7z

Pegasus surveillance: PSG boss al-Khelaifi’s numbers ‘targeted’

Two mobile numbers of Nasser al-Khelaifi appeared on leaked list of 50,000 potential Pegasus spyware targets. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2WaGCXW

India tax authorities raid media companies critical of Modi gov’t

Move against leading Hindi-language daily Dainik Bhaskar and Bharat Samachar television channel draws criticism. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eI0Ka4

Norway marks decade since Anders Breivik killed 77 people

On sombre anniversary, massacre survivors warn Norway has 'not stopped the hate' which inspired far-right attacker. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3y34MSc

Is US politics more toxic today than it was 50 years ago?

Veteran journalist Chris Matthews reflects on politics, American style. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2V4MFMY

Explosion in Gaza market kills one; cause unknown

Incident at Zawiya market leaves 10 others wounded, some in critical condition. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UB7EHu

More than 600,000 people told to isolate by NHS Covid-19 app

618,903 people in England and Wales received self-isolation alerts in the week up to 14 July from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wV9v7e

Iran opens oil terminal to bypass strategic Strait of Hormuz

Opening the oil terminal in Gulf of Oman shows the failure of US sanctions, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iDRXHl

UK ‘pingdemic’ raises fears of food shortages

Supply chains are heavily disrupted with hundreds of thousands of workers in self-isolation as COVID cases surge. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3izQC4s

Mosque in Indian capital’s Rohingya camp bulldozed: Refugees

Rohingya living in camp at New Delhi's Madanpur Khader area accuse authorities of demolishing makeshift mosque. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eJSW85

Rights groups call on car makers to address aluminium abuses

A new report details how aluminium production destroys farmlands, pollutes waterways and contributes to climate change. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2WdzzOl

UNESCO strips Liverpool of world heritage status

English port city becomes only the third site to have designation revoked by the United Nations' culture organisation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36Qe8on

Growing wildfires in western US causing hazy skies on east coast

As fires in 13 western states enter their third week, their effects are being felt across the United States. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zkCB1h

US extends coronavirus closures of borders with Mexico, Canada

Extension until at least August 21 comes days after Canada said it will ease restrictions for US travelers next month. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kMW6f7

Coca-Cola sales surge as restaurants, venues reopen

Coca-Cola saw a 37% revenue spike in the quarter ended July 2, with shares fizzing 2.3% higher Wednesday on Wall Street. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hSKDZh

Cyprus appeals to UN Security Council over Varosha reopening

Greek Cypriots condemn Turkish-backed move to transfer part of abandoned town to Turkish Cypriot control. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kKBxQe

Reporters Without Borders demands Israel stop exporting spyware

Leaked list shows 50,000 phone numbers believed to have been chosen by clients of Israel's NSO Group for surveillance. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2V3KSYN

Deadly floods hit central China after torrential rainfall

Floods inundate streets, homes, and subway stations in China's central province of Henan, leaving at least 25 dead. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2W70FGL

UK demands EU renegotiate post-Brexit deal for Northern Ireland

UK seeks 'standstill period' for Northern Ireland protocol to re-negotiate post-Brexit trade rules agreed with EU. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rnQHMJ

J&J’s profits soar 73 percent amid healthcare sector demand spike

The world’s biggest healthcare products maker reported net income of $6.28bn in the 2Q up from $3.63bn a year earlier. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3izW9Io

Flood-battered Germany rolls out $470m relief package

German gov't moves to deliver aid, promises billions-strong reconstruction programme following deadly flooding. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kFKiLr

Zoom offers app store with team-building games

A range of both productivity and fun apps will be available for users within the Zoom platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xXkyxN

Why are Facebook and Amazon afraid of Lina Khan?

Here’s what you need to know about the brewing battle between Khan and some of the world’s biggest tech firms. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VWpCV6

Pfizer-BioNTech to produce COVID-19 jabs with S African company

Cape Town-based company Biovac expected to produce 100 million doses annually, destined for African Union countries. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xQo653

How NASA’s shuttle programme paved the way for a new era in space

A decade after its retirement, NASA's iconic shuttle programme is succeeded by burgeoning commercial space initiatives. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BsEqLC

The US embargo on Cuba has failed

If Biden truly wants to put principles, and effectiveness, ahead of politics, he should end the US embargo on Cuba. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kJY2oq

‘Journalism is sacred work’: Afghanistan’s front line reporters

Despite targeted killings and an uncertain future, journalists in Afghanistan are not turning away from the profession. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Brii47

Hungary announces referendum on controversial LGBTQ law

PM Viktor Orban calls public vote on new legislation in the wake of legal challenge from the European Commission. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2W6m42P

Couple whose ‘gender reveal’ sparked California wildfire charged

The couple were charged with involuntary manslaughter for the 2020 blaze, which killed a firefighter. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zc7vZM

France rolls out new COVID-19 health pass as infections surge

Mandatory certificates come into effect for visitors to cultural venues as gov't moves to tackle fourth wave of cases. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ivOJFR

US life expectancy dropped 1.5 years in 2020

Black and Hispanic Americans saw a more dramatic plunge, with life expectancy dropping by three years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wVfYPB

Decolonising the museum

There is a growing movement in the West to divorce art museums from big money. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hVSJQQ

Lebanon’s public ride-share drivers fear livelihood crash

Fuel shortages and petrol price rises threaten to grind Lebanon's public transport system to a halt. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rsUpVs

Tanzania’s Chadema party says leader Freeman Mbowe arrested

Freeman Mbowe and 10 other Chadema members were rounded up Mwanza ahead of planned conference, party says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eFFCBm

Ecuador at critical crossroads in push for abortion rights

In the largely conservative nation, women can be sentenced to up to two years in prison for having an abortion. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zg5j3l

Bitcoin dips below $30,000 as selloff continues

The largest digital coin fell 3.6 percent to $29,667 Tuesday with other digital currencies also retreating. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kzGZoX

US bars Honduran ex-president Lobo over alleged corruption

Prosecutors allege Lobo took bribes from a drug trafficking organization 'in exchange for political favours'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rmYDO5

Enlightened Israelis must admit Israel is guilty as charged

It is time for Israelis to acknowledge apartheid and begin efforts to dismantle it. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ziKjJq

The insurrection in South Africa is about more than freeing Zuma

Unrest is not a spontaneous uprising of the poor, but a targeted campaign to get political concessions from government. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rmfSPC

Cyprus talks can only resume on a ‘two-state’ basis, Erdogan says

Turkish leader reiterates Ankara's support for self-declared TRNC in speech delivered on anniversary of 1974 invasion. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ithp2j

Israel will ‘act aggressively’ over Ben & Jerry’s ban, PM says

Bennett calls move by company to stop selling its ice cream in occupied Palestinian territories an 'anti-Israel step'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rnLcOb

Big day for Bezos: Blue Origin launches its first crewed mission

Jeff Bezos is achieving his dream of flying into space while officially launching his company's commercial operations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eDnM1R

China hits back at ‘fabricated’ US hacking allegations

Beijing says Washington's claims incomplete and 'hypocritical', alleges the US is main source of cyberattacks globally. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zlnTav

Northern's ticket machines hit by ransomware cyber attack

Northern rail's new self-service machines were installed at 420 stations two months ago. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wUR9mG

Erdogan calls for US support for Turkey to protect Kabul airport

Turkey could run Afghan capital's airport if US meets conditions on logistics and financing, President Erdogan says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zminV7

French prosecutor opens probe into Pegasus spyware allegations

Investigation follows complaint by French news website Mediapart over Moroccan secret services' alleged use of spyware. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iq5ORO

Iran locks down capital amid COVID surge ahead of Eid holiday

Six-day lockdowns imposed ahead of Eid al-Adha holiday as Delta variant drives Iran's fifth major wave of infections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3excqwv

Encampment evictions: Another face of colonial violence in Canada

The evictions in Toronto are part of violent efforts to sustain settler control over Indigenous land. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wSvtb1

Biden rows back on Facebook 'killing people' comment

The US president says he was referring to a dozen people spreading misinformation on the platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kxVLwB

Apple delays return to office as Covid cases rise

A three-day-a-week return to the office is reportedly postponed until October. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rkHjJA

Knife attack against Mali interim president Assimi Goita: Report

The attack took place during prayers in the great mosque in the capital, Bamako, amid Eid al-Adha festivities. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VS8Zd8

South African court postpones Zuma’s corruption trial to August

Former South African president, currently serving a 15-month prison term in a separate case, faces 16 charges. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eE7aau

Where is Ethiopia’s Tigray war headed?

In this episode, we also discuss Europe's flooding crisis and Mexico's drug war. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3is40HZ

Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty’s husband arrested in porn case

Mumbai police arrest businessman Raj Kundra for allegedly producing and broadcasting pornographic films online. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xSc5fB

Israel shells Lebanon after rockets fired over border

Lebanon’s army says Israel fired 12 artillery shells at the Wadi Hammoul area, causing no damage or casualties. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2TsB8qA

As COVID-19 spreads, Zimbabweans rush to get a jab

While the number of people receiving vaccines increases, it is still well below official target of 100,000 daily shots. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wRuGab

Council algorithms mass profile millions, campaigners say

Most of the software is "secret, unevidenced, invasive and likely discriminatory", Big Brother Watch says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zeNiCr

US considering new sanctions on Iranian oil sales to China: WSJ

The sanctions may go into effect if Iran does not agree to a nuclear deal, US officials told The Wall Street Journal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zb1We0

German minister rejects criticism over flood warnings

Critics have accused Germany's government of overseeing a 'systemic failure' in emergency response to deadly deluges. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hPF2TO

Royal Navy tests drones above and below waves

A broad exercise saw the navy test scouts, resupply, and underwater reconnaissance drones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kvk4LH

US Congress takes aim at China’s recruitment of scientists

A new bill would bar scientists and academics from participating in US-funded research if they get support from Beijing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kyIGmP

Zoom bets billions on hybrid working in Five9 deal

The firm announces a $14.7bn (£10.7bn) deal to buy Five9, a cloud-based call centre operator. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wKis32

Pegasus: Who are the alleged victims of spyware targeting?

Jamal Khashoggi's wife and the editor of the Financial Times are among those said to be targeted. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wQCU2b

Ethiopia’s Tigray forces enter neighbouring Afar region

Ethiopia's eight-month-old conflict expands as Tigrayan fighters cross into neighbouring Afar region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BitHDl

Retail investor favourite Robinhood seeks $35bn valuation in IPO

Robinhood will now proceed with its IPO roadshow and is expected to start meeting with investors this week. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xRL3F4

Interim Haitian prime minister Claude Joseph to step down

Joseph will cede power to Ariel Henry, who the international community recognised as 'designated prime minister'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hOQG15

Why did Netanyahu vote against a law he wholly embraces?

Netanyahu had his Likud party vote against the citizenship law to embarrass the new Israeli government. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Bg9D4t

Africa’s vaccine crisis: It’s not all about corruption

Domestic failures in themselves do not explain the global inequality of outcomes when it comes to vaccines. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BlRW3m

US, UK and allies tie Chinese government to Microsoft hack

The group of nations said the Chinese government has been the mastermind behind a series of malicious cyberattacks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rkNeyq

China accused of cyber-attack on Microsoft Exchange servers

The UK and the EU have accused China in connection with a major cyber-attack on Microsoft servers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iobdsj

Tokyo Olympics – The Essentials | Start Here

The Olympics are on - here’s your guide to Tokyo 2020. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3etJvtd

Trailblazing pilot Wally Funk is finally going to space

When Wally Funk blasts off on Blue Origin’s rocket Tuesday, she'll be hoping more women follow in her footsteps. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BfyAwW

Biden administration transfers first detainee from Guantanamo

Moroccan prisoner Abdul Latif Nasser had been held by the US since 2002 without being charged with a crime. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37038VL

Ethiopia says second filling of Renaissance Dam complete

Latest phase a milestone in Blue Nile hydropower project long opposed by downriver countries Egypt and Sudan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BgOVS7

Russia reports successful test launch of hypersonic missile

Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missile hit ground target more than 350 kilometres away, Russian defence ministry says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BebHKt

South Korea’s Moon cancels Japan trip amid spat over insult

President's plan to visit Tokyo Olympics scrapped after reports Japanese diplomat used lewd language to ridicule him. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hN2XDa

Top Olympic sponsor Toyota cancels Tokyo 2020 commercials

Japan's top automaker pulls TV advertisements from event overshadowed by rising COVID infections and low public support. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wQ1ZdB

Custom glasses: Will 3D-printing change our eyewear?

Eyewear can be more tailored to an individual’s face producing a better fit and reduce overstocking. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eyaB29

Lewis Hamilton racially abused online after British GP win

Formula One star subjected to racist abuse on social media following record eighth British Grand Prix victory. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zdKkOQ

Zuma corruption trial resumes after deadly South Africa unrest

Former president, jailed over contempt of court, faces separate corruption charges stemming from a 1999 weapons sale. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3exqZjM

Should families of foreign ISIL fighters be able to return home?

Belgium has repatriated six women and 10 children from a Syrian refugee camp. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rqLGDa

Top US health official warns of rising COVID infections

US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy says cases are increasing among unvaccinated people, in particular. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3z68yKw

Iraq protesters demand accountability after killings of activists

Hundreds protest in Baghdad demanding the end of impunity after the killings of dozens of pro-democracy activists. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xPPJLC

Jordan’s King Abdullah II to meet Joe Biden in Washington

After a difficult relationship with Donald Trump, Jordan's king has a warmer rapport with Biden. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UqULQf

US: Firefighters continue to battle massive West Coast wildfires

Surging Tamarack Fire in California near state line with Nevada prompts partial highway closure and evacuation orders. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kukdPt

Israeli spyware used to target journalists, activists: Report

The reports say 'authoritarian governments' abused software sold by private Israeli firm to hack cellphones worldwide. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VKyGwb

Palestinians condemn ‘raiding’ of Al-Aqsa by Israeli forces

Palestinians accuse Israeli forces of using tear gas, rubber bullets at Palestinians as Israeli settlers enter Al-Aqsa. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36MxIlk

South Africa’s unrest and the ANC’s many failings

The ANC has failed to dismantle apartheid's economic structures and as a result, people are losing faith in democracy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BiUy2f

Afghanistan recalls envoy, diplomats from Pakistan over abduction

Afghanistan withdraws diplomats in response to the kidnapping of the ambassador's daughter in Pakistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rgWTpA

Pilgrims head to Mina as Hajj 2021 officially begins

Only 60,000 fully vaccinated citizens and residents of the kingdom are allowed to take part due to coronavirus pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kt5xzV

Esraa Abdelfattah: Egypt activist freed after nearly two years

Esraa Abdelfattah was arrested in October 2019 on charges of 'spreading fake news' and collaborating with 'terrorists'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rgDWn0

Merkel describes German flood devastation as ‘terrifying’

The German leader has expressed shock after visiting the flood-hit region and called for action against climate change. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rjKe5x

Brazil’s Bolsonaro leaves hospital, says will be working Monday

Far-right leader was admitted to hospital last week for an intestinal blockage after suffering days of chronic hiccups. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rpQKaL

In Pictures: Hajj in Mecca during the COVID pandemic

The Hajj once drew some 2.5 million Muslims, but this year just 60,000 people are being allowed to perform it. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BfyUf9

Police clash with protesters demanding Thailand PM’s resignation

Police use rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannon to disperse demonstrators in Bangkok. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VUW629

Oil producers reach deal on output, ending UAE-Saudi standoff

The close Gulf allies have been publicly at odds over how quickly to increase output amid global pandemic recovery. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kwcTmg

South Africa’s Ramaphosa calls for unity amid wreckage of unrest

President joins clean-up efforts after riots, as his gov't warns against racial conflict and vigilantism in aftermath. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hJcpaK

Can slavery reparations dismantle systemic racism?

UN says reparations needed to achieve more progress in fight for racial justice. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wSj9r4

Turkey’s Erdogan to visit Northern Cyprus amid tensions with EU

Erdogan expected to underline his support for a two-state solution to the decades-old dispute on the divided island. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VZtDZb

Taliban leader ‘favours political settlement’ to Afghan conflict

Announcement comes amid group's military advances and as peace talks between Afghan gov't and Taliban resume in Doha. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hLcA5i

Mongolia edges towards autocracy

The consolidation of power in the hands of the MPP is pushing the country towards a hybrid single-party regime. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UetEb7

Fuel truck explosion kills several in Kenya

Many also injured as overturned petrol tanker exploded in west Kenya when crowds thronged to collect the spilling fuel. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2USTykH

Two athletes test positive for COVID-19 in Tokyo Olympic Village

First infections confirmed among athletes in Olympic Village stoke concerns over virus spreading during event. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rgTrLL

Why was my tweet about football labelled abusive?

A BBC journalist sets out to discover how Twitter moderates posts after he was banned from the platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wHexEc

US marks one year since death of civil rights icon John Lewis

In honour of longtime congressman, President Joe Biden again urges Congress to pass legislation defending right to vote. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ksNkCy

Bolsonaro could be discharged in days, Brazilian hospital says

Far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been hospitalised since Wednesday with an obstructed intestine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ksBFDM

Death toll rises to 170 in Germany and Belgium floods

Hundreds missing or unreachable as several areas remained inaccessible and communication was still down in some places. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xPekjt

Iran accuses US, UK of holding prisoner exchange talks ‘hostage’

Tehran says it wants to agree prisoner exchange but the US and UK are linking it to talks on Iran's nuclear programme. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xQNck8

Core Group urges Haiti’s designated PM to form a government

International diplomats urge Ariel Henry to form government as political crisis after Jovenel Moise's killing escalates. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3z8jozJ

How should we adapt to extreme weather caused by climate change?

Scientists warn wildfires, floods and heatwaves are becoming the norm. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hNvB7c

One killed in Iran’s Khuzestan water crisis protests

Officials and victim's father blame rioters for the death that occurred in the Khuzestan province town of Shadegan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3krcu4v

Colombia’s ‘ghost towns’ threatened by new wave of violence

Fighters forced many out of Colombian rural towns 21 years ago, those who returned fear it might happen again. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Bhu1SC

Cuba’s president slams social media ‘hatred’ after protests

Thousands take part in pro-government rallies across Cuba on Saturday after largest anti-government protests in decades. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36HWfbj

Fears a new COVID wave could overwhelm Lebanon’s health system

The number of new daily cases surpasses 500 for the first time since May amid concerns over spread of the Delta variant. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UlmIJa

Unstable weather to fuel Oregon blaze that is now larger than NYC

The Bootleg Fire in southern Oregon is now 976 square kilometres and largely uncontained, authorities say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ioX8uC

Cuba: Protesters move from social media to the streets

Cuban government imposes internet blackouts and jams communications. Also, the rise of socially conscious sports stars. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hLG7M6

‘The town has been destroyed’: Germany deals with flood aftermath

Western Germany is cleaning up the worst natural disaster to hit the country in almost 60 years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wMrhtd

To stop mass atrocities, follow the money

Shutting down sources of illicit financing for genocidal regimes and groups would neuter their ability to fund violence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wNbKth

President Biden can save my father

The Biden administration must uphold its commitment to human rights and intervene to stop the Rabaa case executions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BhaXUy

Daughter of Afghan envoy to Pakistan ‘kidnapped and tortured’

Afghanistan government says Silsila Alikhil was kidnapped in Islamabad, Pakistan by unknown assailants. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BhfCG7

Cuba president rejects coverage of unrest as a ‘lie’

Days after anti-government demonstrations, President Diaz-Canel says 'what the world is seeing of Cuba is a lie'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ktdLrP

Biden promises to appeal DACA ruling, urges Congress to act

Joe Biden calls on Congress to 'ensure a permanent solution' by granting path to citizenship for young immigrants. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hNn6t2

UK health minister Sajid Javid tests positive for COVID-19

Sajid Javid tests positive for COVID-19 as the government prepares to lift most pandemic restrictions in England. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UTFoQ0

President Bashar al-Assad sworn in for 4th term in war-hit Syria

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was sworn in after elections in May, described by the opposition as illegitimate. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3z7hf7p

Pilgrims arrive in Mecca for second Hajj during COVID pandemic

This year's hajj will see only 60,000 fully vaccinated residents in Saudi Arabia take part in the five-day ritual. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VMVUSl

‘We lost everything’: Despair grows in South Africa after unrest

Community members left reeling after days of violence and looting caused rampant destruction and more than 200 deaths. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rg4FA4

Saudi-UAE: Despite turmoil geopolitical goals remain steadfast

The cause of the current rift between the Gulf heavyweights is more profound than mere economics, analysts say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3krEJjK

US warns investors over risks of doing business in Hong Kong

The US warns China’s push to exert more control over Hong Kong threatens the rule of law and endangers employee data. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3B9YdiE

97 dead as recovery effort at collapsed Florida condo nears end

The Surfside collapse has raised alarm and focused scrutiny on other older apartment buildings. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BeeWkP

Eiffel Tower reopens after nine-month COVID closure

The 'Iron Lady' of Paris has been closed since October, the landmark's longest closure since World War II. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3z3VdSZ

Wildfire in Oregon forces 2,000 to evacuate as US West blazes

Bootleg fire is largest of 71 major wildfires in an unusually busy start to the annual western US fire season. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wJImnI

AI narration of chef Anthony Bourdain's voice sparks row

A recreation of the late celebrity cook's voice is used in a film about his life. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3krAmF5

Why are China’s billionaires suddenly feeling so generous?

Behind the surge in private gift-giving looms the hand of the Chinese government. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3z3DfQH

Robot helps people get dressed and other tech news

Romana Kreider looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xXocaU

Our emojis, ourselves: Why activists want new icons added

While there are already over 3,500 emojis, some see a need for many, many more ahead of World Emoji Day on July 17. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wMchLI

Cuba protests: The economic woes driving discontent

Cuba's economy shrank by 11 percent in 2020, the sharpest contraction since the collapse of the Soviet Union. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36GqRtW

Valve reveals handheld Steam Deck PC games console

Gaming giant Valve has produced a handheld console that can play popular PC games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Bl3B2G

Missing plane in Siberia found, survivors seen: Russian officials

Flight from town of Kedrovy to the regional capital of Tomsk was carrying between 13 and 17 passengers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BdlY9o

Violent unrest in South Africa imperils COVID-19 response

Hospital resources pushed to limit as violence, looting grip parts of country already struggling to cope with pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3esTOgW

Nayib Bukele: El Salvador’s Bitcoin messiah

'The coolest president in the world' is transforming El Salvador into a Bitcoin wonderland. What can possibly go wrong? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ifYI20

Germany, Belgium floods toll tops 100, with many missing: Live

Dozens of people remain missing as severe floods sweep through western Germany and other parts of Europe. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36HFrkA

UN rights chief calls on Cuba to release protesters

At least 100 people have been arrested and one person killed during rare demonstrations in the island nation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UOWAGC

France to host Lebanon aid event on anniversary of port disaster

The international conference will be held on August 4, a year after a massive port blast devastated Beirut. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Uh8hpw

WhatsApp blocks 2 million India users over ‘spam message abuses’

Company makes the disclosure while filing first compliance report under India's controversial new social media rules. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yVYuE2

Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa unrest was ‘instigated’

In first visit to area affected by weeklong unrest, president says 'anarchy and mayhem' will not be allowed to unfold. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3koL9A0

Why two-child plan in India’s most populous state is ‘coercive’

Legislation in Uttar Pradesh proposes to make people with more than two children ineligible for government jobs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hIZ6al

Bangladesh plans to vaccinate Rohingya against COVID: Official

Initial focus to be on some 50,000 Rohingya above 55, to be vaccinated with the help of UN agencies, says official. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UkbTqP

Kenya’s constitutional struggle: From Mboyo to Saba Saba to BBI

As another constitution overhaul is being attempted, Kenyans need to continue their struggle to preserve it. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36Gqhfu

Why we need to challenge genocide denialism in the Balkans

The denial of a group’s persecution is the ultimate cruelty - on some level worse than the persecution itself. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3z93LZ5

Calls grow to stop US deportations to Haiti amid political crisis

Rights groups urge Joe Biden to freeze deportations of Haitian migrants after assassination of President Jovenel Moise. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wNA1PW

Displaced Syrians struggle with brutal summer heat

“The children can’t take this.” from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ifYAzp

EU takes legal action against Hungary, Poland over LGBTQ rights

The legal cases could eventually land the two member states in the bloc's highest court. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kibgIV

French police use tear gas to quell anti-vaccine protest

Government plans require a COVID-19 vaccine certificate or negative PCR test to enter bars, restaurants and cinemas. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2U5zifF

What is really behind the crisis in Haiti?

One cannot understand what is going on in Haiti without considering its long history of violent foreign intervention. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rbEzhz

What’s behind the US trade in exotic animals?

A new film follows baby exotic animals from cute appearances on US TV shows to often wretched conditions later on. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VKh8Au

‘Fearless’ Dutch reporter Peter R de Vries dies after shooting

Peter R. de Vries reported on the biggest Dutch crime cases and showed compassion for the relatives of murder victims. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ibNUC0

South Africa calls up army reserves to halt unrest

Looting and violence engulfing South Africa for days ebb ahead of an expected surge in soldiers on the streets. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wLHIpA

Death toll rises in ‘devastating’ German floods

Record rainfall in western Germany caused rivers to burst their banks, destroying homes and killing several people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yZfEk3

India’s internet law adds to fears over online speech, privacy

Law puts digital platforms under direct government oversight, but critics worry it may lead to outright censorship. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AYH9vU

Instagram admits moderation mistake over racist comments

The social-media platform said its technology had been erroneously identifying the comments as benign. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kzaMOT

Clippy returns - as an emoji

Microsoft changes its paperclip emoji to look like its early virtual assistant, the object of much affection and frustration. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ibGi2o

MPs call for complete reset of music streaming to ensure fair pay for artists

The music industry is weighted against artists, who see "pitiful returns" from streaming, MPs say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3idri42

Athlete, Olympic workers test positive for COVID as opening nears

Cases of foreign athlete and 5 staffers mark latest infections among people involved with games, due to begin next week. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3enTY9z

Guns in the United States

Why are guns so prevalent in American life and culture, and what can be done to tackle gun violence? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UNTnH8

Top EU court rules hijab can be banned at work

European Union court rules companies may ban Muslim employees from wearing a headscarf under certain conditions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3igpMhs

Moon ‘wobble’, rising seas to cause flooding surge: NASA study

The combination of the Moon's natural cycle and climate change is projected to cause flooding to surge in the 2030s. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rcFWNh

Will unrest derail South Africa’s Covid-19 fight?

Frontline medical teams battle through third wave as protests sweep parts of country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BfqeFN

Could Hungary break the EU?

The EU is facing a democracy crisis, and there is nothing it can do about it. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ieNdYM

Amid conflict and poverty, Yemen’s hospitals are struggling

In the war-torn country, even the easily preventable and treatable medical issues are proving deadly. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3B2ZOqt

Afghan gov’t says Pakistan border crossing retaken from Taliban

Afghan forces retake southern border crossing, says senior official, but Taliban dismisses the claim. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hGiuEJ

Iraqi Shia leader al-Sadr says will not take part in October vote

Muqtada al-Sadr says he is withdrawing support from current government and the one that will be elected to replace it. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yRzzS2

Bangladesh Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to get Olympic Laurel

Nobel Peace Prize winner to receive Olympic Laurel at Tokyo Games, the second time trophy has been awarded, says IOC. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VPckKh

Inflation watch: US producer prices see biggest surge on record

In a sign that inflation continues to surge, US producer prices in June saw their largest annual gain in over a decade. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3i6StgZ

EE aims for 5G coverage everywhere in UK by 2028

Portable cells, drones and satellites will deliver on-demand 5G connections to the most remote locations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kpQ2bU

Facebook adds 'expert' feature to groups

Admins in Facebook groups will have the power to designate "experts" from its members. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3yYlB0y

Turkey’s central bank leaves interest rates unchanged

Rising inflation and a weakening lira leave little room for rate cut sought by President Erdogan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hAV5Vo

Are your favourite fashion brands using forced labour?

'Labour abuse is baked into the supply-chain model championed by apparel giants,’ one labour rights researcher said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2TfMfDa

Biden admin invites UN racism, human rights envoys for visit

The invitations are meant to set a example globally as US reckons with racial justice at home, State Department says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wI65V4

What you need to know about hotly debated US voting laws

A battle is unfolding between Democrats and Republicans over changes to voting access. Here's what is being proposed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kpCNYK

Saudi and UAE reach compromise in OPEC+ standoff

OPEC+ talks were abandoned earlier this month over a dispute that pivoted on UAE production quotas. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3idxeKv

NHS Covid app: Should it stay or should it go?

There is a clash over the future of the NHS tracing app, as many delete it - or ignore its alerts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eisCl4

‘Little to lose’: Poverty and despair fuel South Africa’s unrest

Violence rocking South Africa driven by economic inequality and poverty as well as by politics, analysts say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xEGYUF

Israel and Hamas: Anatomy of a Prisoner Exchange

A prisoner exchange involving five years of negotiations through intermediaries on behalf of Hamas and Israel. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kvfHQT

Fear pervades as Tigrayans rounded up after battlefield reversals

Lawyers say ethnic Tigrayans outside embattled region are being held and their businesses shut amid 8-month conflict. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3B5KVnw

Bosnia’s intelligence chief arrested over fraud allegations

Osman Mehmedagic arrested on accusations of money laundering and abusing his office to forge university diplomas. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hAwGiK

New curbs across most of S Korea as COVID cases hit record high

Authorities extend social distancing rules outside the partially locked down Seoul area as COVID cases hit a new record. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xA1jdD

India top court demands answers on Hindu pilgrimage amid pandemic

Supreme Court says citizens are 'perplexed' by the permission to allow the Kanwar Yatra from July 25. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kgnu4I

Refugee Olympic Team trains ahead of Tokyo 2020

Squad of 29 refugees trains in Qatar ahead of competing in 12 sports at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36C7BNT

Closure of Jordan’s sedition trial leaves unanswered questions

Legal observers say Jordan lost an opportunity to build trust in society as the sedition trial was shrouded in secrecy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rlwqHL

What does racism in English football say about wider prejudice?

The Stream also looks at Haiti’s power vacuum and South Sudan at 10. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3B3S8o3

Drowning in the Balkans: ‘His body went away with the water’

On this route to Western Europe, refugees and migrants brave perilous river crossings that often end in tragedy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36y4XZJ

Ethiopia’s election will not bring peace

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed seeks legitimacy for his power grab with a win in a deeply flawed election. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wIN0lz

Qatar’s hotels accused of hospitality workers abuses

Business and Human Rights Resource Centre finds Qatar's hotel brands have failed to protect hospitality workers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ki6x9W

Taliban claims capturing key Afghan border crossing with Pakistan

Group says it has captured the strategic border crossing of Spin Boldak along the frontier with Pakistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36EGMsk

PA security forces are not serving the Palestinian people

As their violence regularly demonstrates, PA security forces are nothing but subcontractors of the Israeli regime. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VvkdEf

England’s Mings slams UK’s home secretary over racism remarks

England's football player Tyrone Mings says Patel 'stoked the fire' with her comments about players taking the knee. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UMXMtK

What on Earth is ecocide? | Start Here

The planet is in trouble. Can international law make a difference? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ibBcn0

Sher Bahadur Deuba: Veteran politician appointed Nepal’s PM

Sher Bahadur Deuba, who leads the Nepali Congress party, appointed prime minister after top court reinstated parliament. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3i3Truk

Inflation watch: US consumer prices post sharpest rise since 2008

Consumer prices spiked 0.9 percent last month after rising 0.6 in May - the sharpest gain since June 2008. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2U50LOo

Questions after Egyptian workers killed in Cyprus fire

A week after a deadly fire, residents of a Cypriot village face questions over farm workers' treatment. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3i2jz8Z

Violence spreads in South Africa amid Zuma jailing: Live updates

Worst unrest in decades triggered by the jailing of South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ka0c0p

Amazon rolls out encryption for Ring doorbells

Footage captured by the video doorbells will now be end-to-end encrypted, following a trial. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kdgiGH

Why are Muslim women living ‘in fear’ in this Canadian city?

Recent verbal and physical attacks on primarily Black Muslim women in Edmonton, Alberta draw urgent call for action. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VtFfDe

Billionaires and their spaceships: What next for space tourism?

Richard Branson beat rival Jeff Bezos into space by at least 9 days, marking the start of a new era in space tourism. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3edrPBO

Death toll rises as violence and looting spreads in South Africa

More than 30 people killed in spiralling unrest triggered by the jailing of South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yX5Fff

Pro-EU party in Moldova wins clear majority in snap election

PAS will get 63 seats in the 101-seat parliament for four-year terms, according to the Central Election Commission. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2T6yjLw

Google fined €500m by French competition authority

The search giant must propose ways to compensate news businesses for the use of their content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eb9rJQ

Exeter University research: 'Gamers learn about nature'

Players of a big-budget action-adventure game have a better knowledge of nature, researchers say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3i8bpMc

‘Hero’: Fans cover vandalised Rashford mural with love hearts

People leave messages of support to cover racist abuse scrawled on mural to the Black player in his hometown. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3i23fFj

Should you still wear a face mask?

Some countries are relaxing the requirement to wear a mask in public places indoors, but is it wise? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3keM2ey

UN urges ‘verifiable withdrawal’ of Eritrean troops from Tigray

Human Rights Council approves resolution calling for 'swift withdrawal of Eritrean troops' from Ethiopian region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VCoFRP

Oil wrestling contest returns in Turkey after COVID hiatus

Turkish wrestling fans head to Edirne province for 600-year-old championship cancelled last year due to COVID. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3evSnP9

How MetaHuman Creator helped me create ‘Dana’

Realistic digital humans can be produced rapidly with the new software, Epic Games says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hBnYkk

Yashpal Sharma, hero of India’s maiden World Cup win, dead at 66

Sharma was the second highest run-getter for India at the 1983 cricket tournament after captain Kapil Dev. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wBfiP7

Women must be included in conflict mediation in Somalia

Recent tensions exacerbated violence against women in Somalia. Only political inclusion can help improve the situation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36tSBSm

Scientists develop pain-free blood sugar test for diabetics

Australian researchers hope low-cost saliva test will replace current needle-based test for diabetes sufferers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AUDShb

Sri Lankan children make a dangerous climb for online school

Teachers and schoolchildren trek for miles and climb a rock to access only internet signal available in remote village. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xxkkxj

Boris Johnson’s condemnation of racism in football is hypocrisy

The UK government's refusal to condemn the booing of players who took the knee created this toxic atmosphere. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3i2YUS8

Iran unveils Islamic dating app to encourage marriage

Hamdam app allows users to 'search for and choose their spouse'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3i6gi8N

Amid crime spike in US, Biden meets police chiefs

Shooting sprees in Chicago, New York and Philadelphia kill dozens during the weekend as US gun violence epidemic rages. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yQFvdS

Feeding the hungry: Who will help?

More than three-quarters of a billion people went hungry last year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3k7qQa3

Sulli Deals: Indian Muslim women offered for sale in ‘auction’

Photographs of more than 80 Muslim women put up for sale on an app are triggering outrage and calls for action. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yP8HlI

Wildfires rage in California and Oregon amid scorching heatwave

Firefighters working in searing heat are struggling to contain the largest wildfire in California so far this year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VqwPwo

Nations ordering booster shots while others need first jabs: WHO

WHO chief says some countries are ordering millions of booster doses before others have vaccinated health workers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rhcKop

US imposes visa curbs on Nicaraguan officials amid crackdown

US imposes restrictions on 100 Nicaraguan officials it says are involved in government crackdown and rights abuses. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hAYvHO

EU puts its digital tax plan on ice

The EU says suspending the plan will help achieve a global tax deal, but Ireland is still unhappy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3i2ViiV

Heathrow's long queues blamed on self-isolating staff

Terminal 5 sees long queues at security because staff were told to self-isolate by the NHS app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hwXLmH

Hope for fractured Palestinian families as Israel law ends

With the failure of the law’s renewal, more Palestinians will begin the arduous process to obtain residency rights. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hYbsKI

Top US general in Afghanistan relinquishes command

Kenneth Mackenzie will assume authority from four-star General Scott Miller as US ends its 20-year war in Afghanistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wzoSlE

COVID-19 boosters: What you need to know

As the virus evolves and new variants emerge, will the world need booster vaccines to get ahead of COVID? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36viukF

ByteDance met with China officials over data security: Sources

TikTok owner ByteDance met with China officials earlier this year over data security, sources tell Bloomberg News. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yOAqD4

UN report: Pandemic year marked by rise in world hunger

The number of undernourished people rose to about 768 million, according to a multi-agency UN report. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3k7OQdl

Elon Musk set to testify over Tesla purchase of SolarCity

Musk to defend Tesla's 2016 acquisition of SolarCity against a shareholder lawsuit alleging conflicts of interest. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3k944i1

US digital dollar: Will fiat currency ride the crypto wave?

Two major research projects are under way to see if the US central bank should begin minting digital money. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2TUajvK

Nepal’s Supreme Court reinstates dissolved parliament

Court reinstates Nepal's lower house and orders Sher Bahadur Deuba to be appointed as new prime minister. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ASZLNL

South Africa deploys army in two provinces to quell protests

Deployment of troops comes after six people killed in days of protests in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wFSwWs

Super Mario 64 game sells for record-breaking $1.5m at auction

An original Zelda cartridge and a Mario game set successive records at auction within days. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e8IYwA

Euro 2020: Why abuse remains rife on social media

Racist abuse aimed at football players following Sunday's tournament finale has been widely condemned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hZ4iFS

Sydney may extend COVID lockdown amid Delta outbreak

Restrictions in the nation’s biggest city fails to stop rising coronavirus cases. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VsLR4J

Pfizer to meet US officials over COVID vaccine booster

US chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci has said it is too soon for the government to recommend a third booster shot. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3e4lE35

Haiti arrests suspected mastermind in President Moise’s killing

Authorities said they detained a Haitian man, living in the US state of Florida, on Sunday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yQ3vy2

Bulgaria’s GERB party narrowly ahead in national vote: Exit polls

The centre-right GERB party of ex-PM Boyko Borissov and a new populist party were neck-and-neck in exit polls. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2T2qtT5

Wimbledon 2021: Djokovic beats Berrettini to win 20th Grand Slam

Novak Djokovic defeats Matteo Berrettini 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-4, 6-3, claiming his sixth Wimbledon men's title. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2T1AEaw

Egypt’s Suez Canal reports record revenue despite blockage crisis

Head of the Suez Canal Authority says waterway netted highest revenues in the history of the canal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hxjviD

Syrian government announces steep rise in bread, diesel prices

Bread prices doubled and diesel prices nearly tripled in the war-torn country amid long-running financial crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hzvMCQ

Canada announces steps to reduce wildfire risk after heat wave

Rail restrictions come after record temperatures spurred blazes and contributed to hundreds of deaths on west coast. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Vxp7Ri