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OPEC+ forecasts a supply deficit this year even as it continues to add production, with a surplus is expected in 2022. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zxuEqf

Mississippi highway collapses in Ida’s wake, killing 2 people

Hurricane Ida caused widespread power outages across Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zz0nav

Taliban says formation of new Afghan gov’t in its final stages

Senior Taliban leader Anas Haqqani tells Al Jazeera that Afghanistan's new gov't will be announced in the coming days. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2WEtKtH

UK denies pushing to leave Kabul airport gate open before blast

A media report suggested the US kept Abbey Gate open longer than they wanted, to allow the UK to evacuate more people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jxFdnG

YouTube signs Twitch video-game streamer Dr Lupo

Twitch says it wishes the American, 34, "nothing but the best in everything that comes next". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mNUN0j

What did the US get wrong about Afghanistan?

The 2001 US invasion was bound to devastate the country and the Afghan people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gMQcrx

Afghanistan’s 20 Years of War

“When you leave your house, you don't know if you'll come back home alive. That's the legacy of this war.” from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38pJO4K

Cricket: India’s IPL seeks bids for new team

League launches campaign to expand the world's richest cricket tournament by seeking bids to run a new team. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2WD6XhK

UK vets euthanise Geronimo the alpaca despite outcry

The controversial camelid was sentenced to death after twice testing positive for bovine TB. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ywYvNZ

State of Russia’s ISS segment sparks safety concerns

Chief engineer of the Energia rocket and space corporation says most inflight systems have reached end of service. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jtUFRp

Transcript: US completes Afghanistan withdrawal

General Frank McKenzie put the nearly 20 years of war in Afghanistan into numbers at a Pentagon news briefing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mOV43c

Belarus border: Poland seeks emergency order amid asylum seeker surge

A state of emergency would give authorities broader powers to monitor and control people's movements. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jtahEX

Six sentenced to death in Bangladesh for killing LGBTQ activists

Court orders the death penalty for members of a banned group for the brutal murders five years ago. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sZf7Nr

Afghan Paralympian beats the odds to compete in Tokyo

IPC spokesman Craig Spence celebrates seeing Afghan Paralympian Hossain Rasouli compete as 'a very special occasion'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yrzzaB

Young Chinese gamers lash out at new, limiting rules

Beijing says the new rules were necessary to stop growing addiction to what it once described as 'spiritual opium'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2YcCZBP

Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Manchester United

The Portuguese superstar is back at the English Premier League club after 12 years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DzI5Z6

Tanzania opposition leader Freeman Mbowe in court to face charges

The Chadema party chairman was charged with terror-related crimes after his arrest in July. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mN80GB

Breast cancer: The AI tool trained to spot the disease

Artificial intelligence trained to spot the disease is tested at Nottingham University Hospital. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BpiiAU

India hits back after PNG bans flights over COVID ‘deception’

India denies Papua New Guinea claims it allowed COVID-infected passengers to board a flight to Port Moresby. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gIpDDN

Drought diplomacy boosts Israel-Jordan ties

Israel and Jordan poised for unprecedented boom in water cooperation amid increasing climate pressures. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sXTjle

The Taliban now controls Kabul airport. How will it run it?

Taliban wants Turkey to run airport as it controls security, but steps to revive the transport hub are still unclear. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jvcWhr

Facebook, Xiaomi eye $1 trillion mkt as they plan digital loans

Several big tech firms are now focusing on digital payments in India as online transactions surged during the pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Bok19F

‘Stop being selfish’: Africans decry ‘vaccine apartheid’

In Africa, less than 2 percent of its 1.3 billion people are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zyeIE7

Hate crimes in US hit 12-year high in 2020: FBI report

Data show the number of offences targeting Black people and people of Asian decent increased rose 6 percent from 2019. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sZc47K

Oil edges higher as producers assess Hurricane Ida damage

Refineries in the US state of Louisiana may be slow to resume operations in the wake of the storm. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2WDAYxP

Is ISIS-K a challenge for the Taliban?

The Islamic State in Khorasan Province claimed the worst attack in Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Y0XmSg

Afghan healthcare system at risk of collapse, aid agencies warn

International donors including the World Bank and European Union froze funding shortly after Taliban takeover. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gKOery

UN hails ‘milestone’ as use of leaded petrol ended globally

Algeria, the last country in the world to use leaded petrol, halted its sale last month, the UN said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zwHa9c

China forbids minors from gaming more than three hours per week

Tencent and NetEase can only offer online gaming to minors from 8pm to 9pm on Fridays, weekends and holidays. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yr3OhX

US regulators target oil and gas mergers as fuel prices surge

The decision also comes as oil prices have become a political liability for US President Joe Biden. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BpoHfw

Israeli police officer shot at Gaza border protest dies

Dozens of Palestinians were wounded, and two later died, in protests against the crippling Israeli blockade of Gaza. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2WEUFFN

WHO warns of 236,000 more COVID deaths in Europe by December

High transmission rates across the continent 'deeply worrying, particularly in the light of low vaccination', WHO says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mLH2PU

Disaster looms in Syria as Euphrates dwindles

Experts warn of impending humanitarian 'catastrophe' in northeast Syria, where waning river flow is rapidly waning. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gMImOC

Guantanamo detainee due in military court over Indonesia bombings

Hambali, former leader of Indonesia's Jemaah Islamiyah, to face war crimes trial 18 years after his arrest in Thailand. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kF6t2E

Canada election: Will declining consumer confidence hurt Trudeau?

Weakening sentiment among households could undermine what has been a big advantage for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gJBIZt

Qatar lauded for its role in Afghanistan evacuations

Qatar has emerged as a key player in Afghanistan after the US pullout. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gN2foz

Kabul families say children killed in US drone attack

Ten people from a Kabul neighbourhood killed in US drone attack - Washington claims ISKP fighters were the target. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gN0E1Y

What is Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes on trial for?

Five years after her fall from grace, Theranos's Elizabeth Holmes is getting her day in US court. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sZEezJ

China cuts children's online gaming to one hour

Regulators are restricting game-playing for under 18s to an hour on Fridays, weekends and holidays from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38lJMel

Rescue efforts begin after Hurricane Ida hits US: Live

New Orleans plunged into darkness hours after storm slammed southern US state of Louisiana, killing at least one person. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zttw6J

Can Germans stand up for hijabs as they do for unitards?

During the Olympics, Germany missed a precious opportunity for a society-wide conversation on women's rights. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zulpaa

Hurricane Ida pummels energy suppliers

The storm tore through US offshore oil and gas fields and the production losses will push up retail gasoline prices. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2WDIgBm

India’s COVID vaccine supply jumps, raising export hopes

New production lines set up, Cadila vaccine approved, and Russia's Sputnik V starts production in India. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jtHhwK

Infographic: Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis

One in three Afghans is going hungry and more than half a million people have been displaced by conflict since January. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yvIHuZ

Do not forget Syria’s disappeared

Syrian families continue to struggle to get information about their loved ones disappeared by the Assad regime. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jsM15W

Malaysian PM in quarantine after contact with COVID-19 patient

Ismail Sabri Yaakob's office did not say how long the premier would be in quarantine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ytnwJV

IMF loan ‘important’ to its finances: Zambian finance minister

Situmbeko Musokotwane faces the daunting task of pulling country out of a protracted debt crisis, prioritises IMF talks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mKxPr4

Helping hand: Israeli forces in the service of Jewish settlers

Palestinians in Urif village fear for their lives as attacks by illegal Jewish settlers surge and Israeli troops assist. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jqiLMU

US: Hurricane Ida kills one, knocks out power across New Orleans

Category-4 storm submerges parts of Louisiana coast, knocks out power across New Orleans city. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BsdkDB

Several killed in boat collision in Peru’s Amazon

Government says 11 people died and six were injured after two boats collided in the Huallaga River in Peru. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jnhM01

Afghanistan: Children among civilians killed in US drone attack

Al Jazeera's sources say three children are among civilians killed in US drone attack targeting ISKP members. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zGNICx

One dead, several missing as Tropical Storm Nora lashes Mexico

Severe floods bring down a hotel in town of Puerta Vallarta, killing a teenage boy from Spain. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mNsaQP

France, UK to propose Kabul ‘safe zone’ to UN, Macron says

Taliban has assured 100 countries departures will continue from Afghanistan even after US troop withdrawal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kyeJ4G

Can Iraq’s neighbours work together?

Baghdad hosts a summit aimed at easing longstanding tensions between Iraq's neighbours. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Drxy1W

Pakistani soldiers killed in cross border fire from Afghanistan

Pakistani army says at least two soldiers killed in the first such attack since the Taliban took over Kabul. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jrlR3u

Turkey cannot take new refugee ‘burden’ from Afghanistan, says FM

Mevlut Cavusoglu says Europe would also be affected by a wave of Afghan refugees following the Taliban's takeover. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Dw8ire

Is Nigeria’s kidnapping crisis out of control?

Authorities struggle to tackle criminal gangs targeting schools and village communities for ransom payments. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ys45Bd

Powerful Hurricane Ida makes landfall in Louisiana

'Extremely dangerous' Category 4 hurricane brings storm surge and winds of over 240km per hour to southern US state. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DtFEXJ

Israel offers COVID booster vaccine for ages 12 and above

Top Israeli health officials say effectiveness of second Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine dose wanes after six months. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38mEGOL

Biden pays respects to US soldiers killed in Kabul bombings

Remains of 13 US soldiers killed in attack at Kabul airport last week are being returned to the US from Afghanistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jmncIF

Plantation slavery, the first American dream

The roots of today's American fascination with rich white men go back to the days of chattel slavery. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zEqpsE

Erdogan says Turkey to maintain diplomatic presence in Kabul

Turkey's President Erdogan says the Turkish embassy in Afghanistan has returned to its building in the capital, Kabul. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mCUDc6

Rocket blast near Kabul airport kills child: Afghan police

Afghan police chief says rocket struck northwest of Kabul's airport amid US evacuations and warnings of attacks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DpCqoh

Geo-engineering: Solution or time bomb?

Can we hack our way out of the climate crisis? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38C3nal

Elon Musk’s satellites beam internet into Chilean boy’s life

Musk's Starlink aims to roll out 12,000 satellites to give out-of-the-way places internet access. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BAZwH1

The land we came from: My people are my homeland

I hate to think the place I played in as a child might someday become unrecognisable, but I still give thanks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sYoPzj

Veteran Afghan commanders to negotiate with Taliban

It will be a challenge for any one force to rule Afghanistan for long without consensus among the many ethnic groups. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mIHdLy

Explainer: Ida and Katrina similar but tiny differences are key

Category 4 Hurricane Ida is on track for a potentially devastating landfall on the Louisiana coast on Sunday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mLNeqS

India: Four charged with rape, murder of nine-year-old girl

Child was allegedly sexually assaulted by a priest and three workers after she went to a crematorium to fetch water. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sTE2BY

Kabul airlift in final phase as US warns of more attacks: Live

US forces fly out last evacuees from the Afghan capital amid warnings of a 'specific, credible threat' at the airport. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gJp5O1

Australia’s Melbourne to extend sixth COVID-lockdown

Lockdown in Melbourne was due to end on Thursday, but authorities say this is no longer possible due to rising cases. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zqGv9v

Why pigeons mean peril for satellite broadband

Satellite internet is a key part of plans to fill broadband "not spots", but simple things can affect it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WxBygg

Bolsonaro sees three options for future: prison, death or victory

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's comments come amid campaign to alter electronic voting system before 2022 election. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UUnNb5

‘We can’t survive’: Migrants in Mexico protest slow asylum system

Hundreds of migrants and asylum seekers join caravan bound for Mexico City to demand expedited asylum proceedings. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mIknUA

Canada’s Conservatives make gains weeks ahead of vote, polls show

Surveys show Conservatives with slim lead over Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party as Canada readies for September 20 vote. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Dr5Kut

Taliban blocks Kabul airport to most as foreign airlifts wane

Taliban says it is ready to take over Kabul airport and already holds some positions, but Pentagon denies claim. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zmhPPg

Hurricane Ida: US Gulf Coast prepares for ‘dangerous’ storm

Storm is expected to make US landfall late on Sunday, bringing heavy downpour, tidal surge and 225kmph winds to region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gHhyz8

Thousands march across US to demand voting rights protection

Marches come amid state push to curb voting access that rights groups say disproportionately affects people of colour. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UZ5emi

How should social media companies handle the Taliban?

Tech giants face challenge over disseminating Taliban content as group prepares to form new government in Afghanistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DoRAu3

Does Afghanistan mark the end of American Empire?

The American appetite for entering into conflict to preserve global dominance seems to be abating. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Y6OhYj

Afghan Paralympians to compete in Tokyo after evacuation

Zakia Khudadadi and Hossain Rasouli, who were evacuated last weekend to France, have arrived in Tokyo, says IPC. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jqIkxG

US says drone strike killed two ISKP targets in Afghanistan

US strike in Afghanistan followed ISIL-affiliate suicide bombing that killed at least 175 people at Kabul airport. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2WAJKNl

Delta variant doubles COVID hospital risk: Study

British study suggests those who get COVID-19 from the Delta variant more likely to be hospitalised compared with Alpha. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zpsR6w

Last UK flight for civilians leaves as Kabul airlift winds down

UK armed forces begin to leave Afghanistan and will take a small number of Afghans on remaining flights. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zt5TLD

Several civilians burned, hacked to death by rebels in DR Congo

The deadly attack happened in Kasanzi village in the Beni territory of North Kivu province, a local chief said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kDO2f0

Palestinian boy dies after being shot by Israeli forces in Gaza

Hassan Abu al-Neil, 12, dies of wounds a week after he was shot by Israeli forces during protests at the Gaza border. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Bp2tKD

No different from Trump, Iran’s Khamenei slams ‘predatory’ Biden

Iranian supreme leader doubles down on his position before future nuclear talks with Western powers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yq8KUv

21 dead, dozens missing after boat sinks in Bangladesh

Passenger vessel reportedly collided with a sand-laden cargo ship on a lake in the town of Bijoynagar. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yA65HX

‘Scapegoating China’: Beijing denounces US report on COVID origin

Beijing says the US intelligence community report is based on the presumption of guilt on the part of China. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sS74Sg

Russia’s hypersonic missiles: Can the world avert an arms race?

Moscow takes a lead in new technology that can evade conventional defences and fly at seven times the speed of sound. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BiAY5g

Argentina’s president charged with allegedly breaking quarantine

The case against Fernandez has grabbed headlines after Argentina imposed stricter lockdowns on the public. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sRZ1VE

Is the Taliban up to the security challenges in Afghanistan?

Dozens of people killed in bombing outside Kabul airport by ISIL affiliate. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zqaDSl

Afghan staff details left behind at UK Kabul embassy: Report

UK defence secretary says 'not good enough' that documents identifying Afghan staff and job applicants were left behind. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Bfj8jy

Families of Kabul airport bombing victims scramble for news

Bombing claimed by ISIL affiliate around Kabul’s airport killed at least 110 people and wounded more than 100 others. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ksSSvf

US Fed chief talks tapering in 2021 at Jackson Hole symposium

Powell said that a decision to taper off asset purchases doesn't mean the Fed will simultaneously raise interest rates. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zoq4dL

Moqtada al-Sadr says he will participate in Iraq general election

Shia scholar says political leaders had written to him with a 'charter for reform' to rid Iraq of corruption. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38iVG8F

Fed in Jackson Hole, Olympic debt and helping IDPs in Afghanistan

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

The Afghan minister who became a bicycle courier in Germany

Sayed Sadaat's story has gained particular prominence with the chaos unfolding at home. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DxuYHZ

Bank of England removes paintings of governors linked to slavery

Following Black Lives Matter protests last year, British central bank had said it would review its art collection. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DqDuIr

Inflation watch: Key US price gauge rises as spending moderates

The personal consumption expenditures price gauge climbed 0.4 percent from a month earlier, data showed on Friday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gDeZxQ

Overwatch to change cowboy character McCree's name

Cowboy character Jesse McCree will be renamed after his namesake leaves Activision-Blizzard. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zqSrry

OPEC+ expected to stick to output hike as oil prices bounce back

Oil markets faltered earlier in August as the resurgent pandemic threatened demand, but prices have since recovered. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BkB3Wi

Nigerian gunmen free dozens of kidnapped children

Six of the pupils died in captivity and another 15 escaped in June after more than 130 were captured by 'bandits'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ktq4Tw

US Supreme Court allows evictions to resume during pandemic

Decision is the latest blow to the Biden administration, which sought to extend a moratorium on home evictions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2WztH26

Clot risk far lower from vaccines than virus: UK study

Researchers examined data on 29 million people in England, where concerns over the safety of vaccines have risen. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zmWOEh

Iraqis who worked with US fear for the future amid Afghan chaos

Iraqis who worked with the Americans are now more worried than ever about their fate as the US leaves. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ynqM9V

Ex-EU Brexit negotiator Barnier announces French presidential bid

Barnier, 70, a former French foreign minister, could attract support from the pro-European, centre-right electorate. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2WoQ7mq

Cuba to recognise, regulate cryptocurrency

Popularity of the digital currency has grown in Cuba, in part because of restrictions on remittances from the US. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38hFRPt

‘In the eye of chaos’: Lebanon’s security chief issues warning

Major-General Abbas Ibrahim says the collapse of state institutions threatens to undermine the stability of the country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Dqsn26

Pakistan chemical factory fire kills more than a dozen workers

The fire broke out inside a chemical factory in Mehran Town, a congested Karachi neighbourhood. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2WyPuqJ

Apple tweaks app pay rules in $100m settlement

Developers will be able to tell app customers how to avoid Apple's 30% cut on payments. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DnAFYM

Little penguin feeding behaviour revealed with trackers

Ten males were fitted with sensors in the breeding season to give greater insight into the birds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sPg7nb

Turkey holds first talks with the Taliban in Kabul

Erdogan says discussions under way as Turkey decides on a Taliban request to help run Kabul's airport. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2WsxvlK

Iraq summit seeks to mend Middle East fractures

Iran's new President Ebrahim Raisi has been invited to the Baghdad meeting, but it is not clear if he will attend. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zpx3mu

Hundreds of displaced Afghan families seeking food and shelter

UN says over 18 million people require aid and half of all children under five suffer acute malnutrition in Afghanistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kxrjks

US Palestine solidarity activists rally against Bennett’s visit

A meeting between Naftali Bennett and Joe Biden was delayed on Thursday amid turmoil in Afghanistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38e695p

US hacker, 21, details how he breached T-Mobile in WSJ interview

'Their security is awful,' John Binns said of T-Mobile as he discussed hacking the personal details of 50 million users. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XVbZqd

Report: Evidence of extensive corrosion in collapsed US condo

Corrosion was obvious and documented prior to the 12-storey building's sudden collapse, which killed 98. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yiwkm0

WHO: COVID-19 vaccination triples in Africa but still low

Africa CDC head says less than 3 percent of continent's population have been vaccinated and blames vaccine inequality. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2WrmwbY

In Pictures: Deadly explosions outside Kabul airport

Taliban official says at least 13 people were killed and several others wounded in the blasts in the Afghan capital. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2WtpGw7

Trump lawyers sanctioned by US judge in ‘frivolous’ election suit

Judge: Sidney Powell, Lin Wood and other lawyers should have checked the former president's false voter fraud claims. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2WjUkIx

India lifts Boeing 737 Max jet ban, leaving China as last hurdle

The Max was grounded more than two years ago following crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia that killed 346 people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DleZMU

Anticipating a wave of Afghan migration, Greece jumps into action

Athens employs surveillance tech and fortifies borders as chaos grips Kabul. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gwKBVR

Explosion outside Kabul airport

Blast outside Kabul airport kills at least 11 people, including children, Taliban official says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2WrwudO

Bitcoin’s 60 percent rally since its July lows may be fading

The largest cryptocurrency fell as much as 4.9 percent Thursday to $46,322. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BdTCv1

UK defence minister embroiled in row over Kabul animal charity

Animal welfare campaigners accused Ben Wallace of leaving animals 'at the mercy of the Taliban' in Kabul. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jlomE8

Climate activists want a new US central bank chief — here’s why

Jerome Powell has drawn ire from Republicans for his policies on climate change, while progressives want him to do more. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yhPDeX

Egypt partially reopens Rafah border crossing with Gaza

Egypt allows one-way traffic as Israel eases import restrictions for the besieged territory it has blockaded since 2007. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kqDUWP

Afghan entrepreneur’s e-commerce app pivots to help during crisis

Aseel, a platform selling Afghan artisans’ goods abroad, has revamped its website to accept humanitarian aid for Kabul. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2WsKnYY

The race to succeed Merkel is heating up: What you need to know

With weeks until Germany's vote, none of the hopeful candidates are proving as popular as the outgoing chancellor. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DcWEBw

Attack on Afghan reporter tests Taliban’s media freedom pledge

Ziar Khan Yaad from TOLO TV was attacked by apparent Taliban members, raising questions over media freedoms. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mzZo6j

Thailand launches manhunt for policemen after torture video

Two police officers are being sought in connection with the torture death of a suspected drug dealer in early August. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mz8WhL

India sees surge in COVID cases after harvest festival

India logs 46,164 new cases, the first time since July 7 the country's single-day infections went past the 45,000 mark. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Do1jkq

Qatar rejects Amnesty report on ‘unexplained’ labourer deaths

Rights group calls on Qatar to do more to probe worker deaths, alleging that many fatalities had gone unexplained. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Ws4DtZ

Memory is our Homeland: European refugees in Africa

A filmmaker retraces the childhood odyssey of his Polish grandmother who became a refugee in Africa during World War II. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ku4Apo

Senior UAE official meets Qatar’s emir in rare visit: State media

UAE National Security Adviser and brother of de facto ruler meets Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha, reports say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Bk49Ff

Migrant minors languish at emergency sites in US: Advocates

The sites were set up amid a surge in border crossings, but aren't suitable for long-term housing, advocates say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yjBhe4

In a bid to ease tensions, Israel says will allow goods into Gaza

Decision came after Palestinians demonstrated near the separation fence, calling on Israel to ease a crippling blockade. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gzIil5

Niger: At least 16 soldiers killed in Boko Haram attack

Nine other soldiers injured in the attack in country's Diffa region, defence ministry says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UQTSke

Tourist sites threatened by raging US wildfires

The Caldor Fire in California and Greenwood Lake Fire in Minnesota are fueled by climate change, researchers conclude. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Wi6l1a

Iran’s parliament approves President Raisi’s conservative cabinet

All except one of Iranian president's cabinet member picks were approved with overwhelming support by parliament. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DsgZmG

South Africa’s economy is $37B bigger than previously thought

The country's statistics authorities said they updated the way they calculate gross domestic product. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BeDfyy

It is past time to call the violence against Rohingya genocide

The US and the international community have to officially declare the events of August 2017 genocide. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ziWlCY

Biden to host summit with tech moguls on combating cyberattacks

US President Joe Biden will meet with country's technology executives to discuss ways to enhance cybersecurity defences. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Wo4xmK

Benin confirms H5N1 avian flu outbreak

Virus detected in two districts near the country's capital, Porto Novo, agriculture ministry says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mwW6At

Johnson & Johnson vaccine boosters increase antibodies: Data

A second dose of the one-shot COVID vaccine resulted in a ninefold increase of antibodies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ygNwZ1

Infographic: Lebanon is about to run out of water

More than 70 percent of Lebanon’s population faces critical water shortages, UN children's agency warns. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sNEmlF

Gunman kills several police near French embassy in Tanzania

President Hassan says gunman shot dead after killing three police and a private security officer in Dar es Salaam. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38f5bFM

Poland halts Afghan airlift over safety as US deadline looms

'We cannot risk the lives of our diplomats and soldiers,' says deputy foreign minister, as evacuation chaos continues. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38c1sc3

Banks in Kabul reopen, drawing crowds of cash-starved Afghans

People stand in long queues to withdraw money after some banks reopened in the Afghan capital. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2WpPF7f

US bankers, Chinese officials quietly plan new talks amid tension

Emissaries from US finance firms are preparing for another round of talks with senior Chinese regulatory officials. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yeQr4w

In Lithuania, a refugee crisis blamed on Belarus is brewing

A record number of refugees and migrants has crossed into Lithuania, but few are expected to be granted asylum. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Y0rKfP

OnlyFans suspends policy change after backlash

The platform had sparked controversy when it revealed plans to ban sex workers from its platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jejAbv

Kabul residents help fellow Afghans displaced by war

 Afghans are joining together to help thousands of displaced families who have fled their homes in the past weeks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/389F8jm

Zoom announces hybrid return to workplace

Only 1% of employees at the firm want to return to the office full-time, the video calls firm says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ygH444

Afghan all-girl robotics team members land in Mexico

Five members of the robotics team arrived in Mexico, fleeing an uncertain future at home. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jbtJ8Z

Morocco ‘regrets’ Algeria’s decision to cut diplomatic ties

Rabat says the move was expected but categorically rejected 'fallacious, even absurd, pretexts underlying it'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kpEFzm

Four years on, Rohingya stuck in Bangladesh camps yearn for home

Four years after 750,000 Rohingya fled Myanmar military offensive, many see no hope of returning to their homeland. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zhwJ9z

US: Video shows white Louisiana policeman pummelling Black man

The May 2019 beating left Black motorist Aaron Larry Bowman with a broken jaw, ribs, wrist and a gash to the head. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zhH6tY

China slams US ‘scapegoating’ before COVID origin report release

China decries US 'politicisation' of efforts to trace origin of the virus ahead of release of a US intelligence report. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/389Bki2

India rushes teacher vaccinations as some physical classes resume

Health minister urges the states to vaccinate all school teachers before September 5. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XPNxXb

Mexico arrests drug cartel leader expelled by US

Eduardo Arellano Felix, known as 'the doctor', faces organised crime and drug charges in Mexico. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Wl9oFI

The latest on Afghanistan evacuation efforts

The US is set to withdraw troops from Afghanistan on August 31, hindering evacuation efforts of foreign governments. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mrkHXB

Is Afghanistan-made methamphetamine about to flood Europe?

The Taliban has vowed to crack down on the drug trade but if the economy fails, a crisis could unfold, experts say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3B9zEBy

G7 grapples with Afghanistan, an afterthought not long ago

UK, France and others calling on US to extend August 31 troop withdrawal deadline as chaos continues in Kabul. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mpX6qh

What the Taliban may be getting wrong about Islamic governance

There is no single and absolute reading of Islamic law that can guide an Islamic state. It is all open to debate. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sGVIkb

As US exits Afghanistan, China eyes $1 trillion in minerals

Afghanistan, now under control of the Taliban, is sitting on what could be the world's largest lithium reserves. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sGVMAe

Sensors and AI to monitor Dorset social care patients

Data from sensors in patients' homes will be analysed to warn of health problems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gtirLL

Chad’s former President Hissene Habre dies of COVID aged 79

Habre, who ruled Chad from 1982 to 1990, was serving a life term in Senegal for war crimes and crimes against humanity. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3D6eVAq

Iran prisons chief apologises over leaked videos of Evin abuse

Hackers leaked videos showing detainees being beaten by guards at Tehran's notorious Evin prison. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DfjZ5N

Airbnb offers free accommodation for 20,000 Afghan refugees

Airbnb says it will house 20,000 Afghan refugees at no charge to help them resettle across the world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mH9aUj

‘Betrayal’: British Afghans accuse UK of abandoning Afghanistan

Leading diaspora figures accuse London and its allies of 'catastrophic failure' amid Taliban power grab. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2WlbhBI

Displacement and debt: The hidden costs of hosting the Olympics

Researchers and activists argue the financial and human cost of hosting the Olympic Games may outweigh the benefits. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ybsP0E

CIA chief secretly met with Taliban leader in Kabul: Report

William Burns met Mullah Baradar amid efforts to evacuate thousands of people from Afghanistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gvLGNI

Tokyo Games: Robot Zen garden inspired by athletes

Sportspeople’s movements are interpreted and artistically recreated making ever changing artwork. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gvFB3V

Israel ‘quietly’ allows Jews to pray in Al-Aqsa compound: Report

Israeli government allowing Jews to pray at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, threatening a longstanding agreement not to. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gsQtPU

Zambian opposition leader takes oath of office for presidency

President Hakainde Hichilema has vowed to clean up Zambia's many economic crises. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3z9C7LM

Taliban’s treatment of women a ‘red line’: UN rights chief

Michelle Bachelet urged the Geneva forum to set up a mechanism to closely monitor Taliban actions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38bregx

UN, EU condemn Palestinian Authority over activist arrests

UN 'deeply concerned at continuing pressure on those seeking to exercise their rights to freedom of expression'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3myOLkd

Married to ex-Kashmir rebels, Pakistani women now in a limbo

Hundreds of Pakistani women who married former Kashmiri rebels now find themselves without a state. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zgIQ6F

Anti-Taliban fighters dig in to defend Panjshir Valley

The NRF is the most prominent Afghan opposition group to emerge since the Taliban captured Kabul nine days ago. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sFVsBQ

All-women’s Islamic choir smashes gender taboos in Egypt

Nema Fathi says her choir group is determined to challenge taboos about women singing religious songs in public. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zfDxUX

Gagged: How shame and silence meet in control of women’s bodies

When we do not take into account a woman's reason for choosing an abortion, we strip her of her agency and voice. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sPy5Wz

Wuhan’s Hidden Trauma: After the COVID lockdown

A Chinese filmmaker ventures into Wuhan and discovers unseen psychological trauma in the aftermath of lockdown. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jcKReI

US military presence in Central Asia unlikely amid Taliban rise

The US had boots on the ground in Central Asia when it entered Afghanistan in 2001, but regional dynamics have shifted. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zd1Raf

Spanish volunteers remove eucalyptus in bid to prevent wildfires

People in northwest Spain fear that the prevalence of the highly inflammable tree species is a significant risk. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kgjmQv

Citing vaccine inequality, WHO head argues against booster shots

Ghebreyesus 'disappointed' as some countries stockpile vaccines while others struggle to administer first doses. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3B5HlJe

Taliban appoints central bank chief as prices rise, cash runs out

Acting Afghan central bank governor Mohammad Idris's qualifications and experience with monetary policy remain unknown. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yaGd4U

US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad and the Taliban’s rise

Khalilzad led US negotiations with the Taliban, but critics say the weak agreement lead to the group's return. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mr0IYQ

Bitcoin breaks through $50,000 for the first time since May

The crypto revival is fuelling predictions that the largest virtual coin is back on the path to hit $100,000. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gnNAQo

Putin warns against ‘radical Islam’ spillover from Afghanistan

Russian president tells Central Asia leaders 'extremists' must be kept at bay following the Taliban's takeover of power. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ydLCIu

US ‘singularly focused’ on Afghanistan evacuations: VP Harris

US vice president made the comments during a Singapore trip, where she vowed support for regional allies against China. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sEKtbO

Iran is ready to ship more fuel to Lebanon if needed

Iran official says his country could send more fuel to Lebanon after Hezbollah leader promised more vessels are sailing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3B31PCf

Explainer: Panjshir – Afghanistan’s valley of resistance

Panjshir is a long narrow valley girded on either side by steep mountains. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XKce7r

Saleh and Massoud: The Afghan leaders challenging the Taliban

Ex-Afghan VP Amrullah Saleh and Ahmad Massoud have moved to Panjshir Valley, calling for resistance against the Taliban. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gmXthy

Deadly siege: Syrians trapped in Deraa after regime attacks

Considered the birthplace of the 2011 uprising, Deraa was attacked by the Syrian military and allied militias in July. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3B3jklR

New Delhi opens first ‘smog tower’; expert says ‘absolute waste’

Move aims to reduce the air pollution blamed for thousands of premature deaths every year, but experts are sceptical. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38aytVW

Pakistan crosses 25,000 COVID deaths amid stricter vaccine drive

Pakistan passes the grim milestone as authorities struggle to contain the highly contagious Delta variant. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3grHoqJ

Apple delays recalling staff to the office until 2022

The decision comes as fears grow over the impact of surging Covid cases in the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37VZaOl

London civil servant's bus odyssey sparks Twitter storm

Jo Kibble got from London to Morecambe in a day on public buses - "a great way to see the country". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/382Kzk2

As hopes of return dim, Afghans in India demand refugee status

India is not a signatory to the 1951 UN Refugee Convention or the 1967 Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3B4b6dj

Amid Kabul chaos, UK calls on US to extend August 31 deadline

Johnson will ask Biden to extend evacuation efforts beyond the troop withdrawal deadline at Tuesday's G7 talks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XDKrp9

Australia’s ‘revolving door’ of prison and homelessness

In the state of Victoria, a third of all those leaving prison become homeless. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XOkEuG

China crackdown on tutoring sector leads to protests

The crackdown exacerbated financial problems for these firms, leading to more protests in any month since January 2019. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kiG2ji

Qatar is an ‘impartial mediator’ amid Afghanistan evacuations: FM

Doha is stressing to the Taliban the importance of being an 'engaging party as part of Afghan society', official says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zmZNw8

Israeli attack on Gaza Strip ‘apparently broke the law’, HRW says

Israeli attacks on Gaza high-rises left dozens of people homeless and destroyed scores of businesses. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2WiVCDf

Explainer: The Taliban and Islamic law in Afghanistan

Taliban says women will have their rights 'within Islamic law', but what it means remains vague. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3j9XmHP

Bolivia: Jeanine Anez ‘stable’ after suicide attempt in jail

Former president tried to harm herself after charge of 'genocide' over the deaths of protesters in 2019. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3j6Tuan

Biden says Kabul evacuations accelerating amid ‘acute’ threats

US president pledges his 'unwavering commitment' to evacuate Americans and at-risk Afghans, but warns of hurdles ahead. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3z5w62G

Why phone scams are so difficult to tackle

Phone fraud, both via calls and text messages, has soared during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zaN5AO

Taliban says hundreds of fighters heading to take Panjshir Valley

Anti-Taliban leader Ahmad Massoud calls for talks but says forces ready to fight if Taliban attempts to take stronghold. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mu4jFT

Palestinians in Gaza pledge to defy Israel to protest at border

Palestinian groups in Gaza say they will maintain protests against the blockade, despite Israeli fire wounding dozens. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3D7imHc

US: Several killed in Tennessee floods, dozens missing

Rescue crew searching desperately for the missing as flash floods destroy homes, roads and telephone lines in the state. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3B4pcv6

Gangs offer aid as Haiti earthquake death toll crosses 2,200

The earthquake last week left more than 12,000 people injured and destroyed more than 52,000 homes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3D7IxNM

Who stands to benefit from the US’s exit from Afghanistan?

The US is almost out of Afghanistan, but the country remains a strategic location with vast resources. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mnoDIM

Tropical Storm Henri bears down on US East Coast

Millions in New England and New York's Long Island preparing for flash floods, violent winds and power outages. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3816o3D

How is a ‘state of siege’ changing eastern DR Congo?

Military holds expanded powers in North Kivu and Ituri in push against armed groups, but critics raise concerns. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3B3auEJ

Nigeria: Bandits release 15 students after parents pay ransom

The students were among more than 100 taken on July 5 from the Bethel Baptist High School in northwest Nigeria. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Dbfbhs

Israeli inquiry into deadly Mount Meron stampede begins hearings

Commission investigating deadly accident at Jewish pilgrimage site in April holds first hearing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XN3SvX

‘All Afghans’ should feel safe under Taliban, says security chief

Haqqani tells Al Jazeera that Afghans should not fear Taliban, but many remain sceptical their safety will be assured. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3j9uqzu

Nord Stream 2 pipeline ‘dangerous geopolitical weapon’: Ukraine

Ukraine fiercely opposes Russia's $12bn pipeline under Baltic Sea which deprives Kyiv of crucial gas transit fees. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/380wnYW

Sweden’s Prime Minister Stefan Lofven to step down in November

Social Democratic leader said he was stepping aside to give his successor the best possible chance in next year's polls. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DaQIcb

The mental health cost of Poland’s abortion ban

Seven months after severe restrictions came into effect, women are struggling with the emotional toll of the ban. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3z7BylO

Infographic: How many people evacuated from Afghanistan so far?

In the week since the Taliban takeover, 28,000 people have been evacuated, but tens of thousands more are still waiting. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XHNBbv

Iran: Japanese FM discusses nuclear deal, Afghanistan turmoil

Bilateral ties and Iran's frozen money were some of the other issues addressed on Sunday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sDf3Cz

Qatar sets October 2 for first legislative elections

The PM urges voters 'to participate positively in the first elections to be held in the history of the State of Qatar'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kvE1jZ

Yemen currency clash deepens crisis in war-torn country

Yemen's government and the Houthi rebels continue to battle a currency war that has opened up a gulf in riyal values. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AYK7zK

Caught in the crossfire, Ethiopian minority flees to Sudan

Violence has since sucked in various ethnic groups in bitter battles over land and spread from Tigray. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zdzFE4

Taliban leader Abdul Qahar Balkhi speaks about group’s future

Abdul Qahar Balkhi, from the Taliban’s Cultural Commission, has spoken exclusively to Al Jazeera's Charlotte Bellis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DheSSH

Taliban retakes power, but it faces mounting challenges ahead

Al Jazeera takes a look at six challenges facing the armed group as it prepares to rule the country of 38 million. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2WbBfYs

Afghan Americans scramble to support diaspora

After rapid Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, Afghans across the US work to support their diaspora community. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sCg2Tx

Israel fires on protesting Palestinians in Gaza, dozens wounded

Two Palestinians, including 13-year-old boy shot in the head by Israeli forces, are in critical condition. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3y9tG1L

Afghanistan shows ‘limitations’ of US military, experts say

Swift collapse of the Afghan government demonstrates US military's inability to engage in nation-building, experts say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3y6dyya

French protesters rally against COVID health pass

For sixth straight Saturday, protesters march against COVID health pass they describe as a restriction of freedom. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mnYVE2

Why is Haiti unable to handle its humanitarian crisis?

Haiti's prime minister under mounting pressure as little help reaches survivors of a powerful earthquake. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3j5QXNN

More than dozen killed in southwest Niger village attack

At least 16 people killed in Thiem in the country's Tillaberi region by unknown gunmen, according to a local mayor. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UAj0LM

Henri becomes a hurricane as it moves towards northeast US

Forecasters predict a dangerous storm surge could occur as early as late Saturday in parts of the northeastern US. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/384wzWU

Women’s rights and the US’s ‘civilising’ mission in Afghanistan

The US imperial endeavours in Afghanistan and anywhere else in the world have never benefitted women and their rights. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3y78NUP

Chad says will withdraw half its troops from G5 Sahel force

N'Djamena says the 'strategic redeployment' is to better adapt to the organisation of rebel groups in the region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gmNUz4

Afghans need to accept Taliban rule, says Hashmat Ghani

Hashmat Ghani tells Al Jazeera that accepting the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan is essential to avoid instability. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AZB5m3

Qaamqaam: The Somali village where chopping trees is banned

Village elders impose hefty fines and expel residents for cutting down trees as they seek to protect the environment. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XA7BwD

Turkey extols booming defence industry at international arms fair

Turkish showcases domestically-produced stealth fighter jet, drones at International Defence Industry Fair in Istanbul. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3j6vWCF

That time James Baldwin beat the ‘blues’

In his column recalling past interviews, reporter A Craig Copetas revisits conversations with the American novelist. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sF2Qh0

Hurricane Grace hits eastern Mexico causing power outages

Grace slams into Mexican coast as Category 3 storm, causing power outages and downing trees. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/384ghxe

Taliban co-founder Mullah Baradar in Kabul for government talks

Mullah Baradar is in discussions with other Taliban leaders to hammer out a new Afghan government. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sztho2

Australia: Scores arrested at anti-coronavirus lockdown protests

At least seven police officers injured amid nationwide demonstrations against government's COVID containment measures. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gnwX7v

Why Kabul is not Saigon

The parallels drawn between Saigon in 1975 and Kabul in 2021 are misleading. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3D8a2ac

‘Absolutely overwhelmed’: Haiti hospitals struggle after quake

Many hospitals remained saturated in the worst-hit areas of Haiti as helicopters ferry the injured to Port-au-Prince. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3y0n9Xa

The Taliban economy: Can Afghanistan avert a financial collapse?

Without cash deliveries and its impounded international reserves, banks could fold and civil servants could go unpaid. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kfAwxB

Megaship that blocked Suez crosses canal again

Taiwanese-operated vessel steamed out of the Suez last month after the owners reached a compensation deal with Egypt. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/383Tdi8

WWE pushing diversity at Las Vegas mega event SummerSlam

SummerSlam promotion set to feature title defences by one of WWE's most ethnically mixed selection of champions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kbze6P

Children killed in Syria’s Idlib amid displacement crisis

Russian-backed Syrian government forces launch attacks on villages in southern Idlib, activists and residents say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3y6JHpl

Pacquiao eyes Philippine presidency as he fights for boxing crown

A victory by the eight time world boxing champion against Cuban Yordenis Ugás could recalibrate 2022 presidential race. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kf5RAC

English football reviews rules after Al Jazeera investigation

Money laundering opportunities spark questions over governance and ownership of clubs in the English Football League. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sA7rAW

Trillions in Afghanistan, US guns in Mexico and banning dowries

China firms listed in US pounded as clampdowns hurt confidence

The companies are on pace for their longest losing streak in more than a decade as Beijing continues its clampdown. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AWS4Fv

Taliban responsible for massacre of nine Hazara men: Amnesty

'Cold-blooded brutality' of killings is a 'horrifying indicator of what Taliban rule may bring', Agnes Callamard says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37WQx69

As US ‘abandons’ Afghans, military veterans feel anger, confusion

Many US veterans are struggling with doubts about what they were fighting for in Afghanistan, why their friends died. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sz9bu5

‘No alternative to the Taliban’: Russia’s envoy to Afghanistan

Ambassador Zhirnov says the Taliban has made encouraging pledges and dismisses resistance efforts as doomed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AXvJHV

Ryan Reynolds: video games and the making of Free Guy

Actor and producer Ryan Reynolds on preparing to play a character caught up in a multiplayer game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/386g3FP

Norway’s $1.4 trillion wealth fund takes aim at oil companies

A government-commissioned paper on Friday proposed having climate risk underpin investment decisions across the fund. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AZDQ6O

52 people feared dead as boat capsizes near Canary Islands

Only one woman survived after an inflatable dinghy from Africa sank on its way to the Spanish archipelago. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AZnsmQ

Burning forests and burning coal: Turkey’s climate conundrum

In Turkey, climate action is in a state of limbo. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2WbL4Wz

Mexican radio journalist fatally shot in Veracruz state

At least a 141 journalists have been murdered in Mexico since 2000, according monitoring group Article 19. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mfy8tD

As COVID deaths surge, Sri Lanka prepares for 10-day lockdown

Lockdown starting Friday night announced after government bows to pressure from experts as surge overwhelms hospitals. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mkg0yQ

Hamas hails resumption of Qatari payments to Gaza

Qatar has provided hundreds of millions of dollars to Gaza's poorest families in recent years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sA78pN

US: Nevada court ruling could reshape US immigration policy

A federal judge ruled a 1929 law that makes it illegal for deported migrants to re-enter the US is unconstitutional. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gkQwgJ

Nepalese Gurkhas end hunger strike over UK military pensions

Veterans call off 'fast unto death' strike after 13 days as British officials agree to talks over pension rights. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ketDwR

India drug regulator’s panel clears Cadila COVID vaccine: Report

If approved, Zydus Cadila's will be the second home-grown shot to get emergency authorisation in India after Covaxin. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37XU6ZF

Uganda suspends more than 50 rights groups, citing non-compliance

Authorities say the decision was made because the NGOs failed to comply with legislation covering their activities. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sA0gbK

Kashmiris accuse Indian forces of arbitrary arrests, intimidation

Arbitrary arrests and intimidation by forces wielding batons and snatching phones leave many too scared to show dissent. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sAc8Le

Merkel and Putin, at odds over Navalny, to hold talks in Moscow

German chancellor expected to discuss Taliban resurgence during meeting with Russian president. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3swzjWu

Qatar’s Taliban efforts position Doha as a key mediator: Analysts

Qatar is positioned to be the first contact point for regional and international players who want to engage the Taliban. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DdxR0m

Afghanistan: Will fingerprint data point Taliban to targets?

Campaigners worry fingerprint and iris scan data could by used by the Taliban to identify individuals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mos9CV

Malaysian king picks ex-deputy PM as nation’s new leader

King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah said Ismail Sabri secured the backing of 114 lawmakers for a slender majority. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mfyv7q

Harris heads to Singapore, Vietnam in shadow of Taliban rise

Vice president's trip, set to focus on China, comes as some allies question US credibility after Afghanistan chaos. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3szJ5r1

Facebook reveals most-seen posts are inane questions, not politics

"Does sugar go in spaghetti?" is among the US's top posts, as Facebook battles right-wing content claims. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2W5QORG

Lizzo: Facebook and Instagram remove abusive comments from singer's accounts

The US singer spoke earlier this week about receiving "hurtful" attacks on social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2W9sXAs

The land we came from: The Southern Appalachian Mountains

What impact did this land of high mountains and deep coves have on my ancestors, and what does it now have on me? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3D1vJIP

Afghans display national flag as they mark independence day

People come out on the streets waving national flag in defiance of Taliban, which took over the country on Sunday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CYByXr

What will happen to Afghanistan’s economy under Taliban rule?

What you need to know about Afghanistan's economy and the push to keep its overseas assets out of Taliban hands. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3j1GEdO

The Greek wildfires: What went wrong and what can be fixed?

An executive state and an elite whose priority is profit-making cannot lead the way in the struggle against wildfires. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sw5XHJ

NHS Covid app 'pings' fall after changes

The data covers the first full week since changes to the app were made to mean it notifies fewer contacts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ybmT7X

Chip shortage: Toyota to cut global production by 40%

The world's biggest carmaker will cut output in September, while VW warns it may have to make further cuts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gfGeyi

Algeria blames groups it links to Morocco, Israel for wildfires

Algiers to review relations with Morocco after accusing it and group with 'Zionist links' for the deadly forest fires. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2W0IEdC

Defected Belarusian athlete announces plan to run for Poland

Krystsina Tsimanouskaya says she hopes to compete again after her high-profile defection during the Tokyo Olympics. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3z3pKki

Afghanistan’s Own Battle: On the front line

We followed Afghan National Army soldiers during their first year fighting the Taliban in Helmand without NATO support. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3svXfJx

Deadly blast hits Ashura procession in Pakistan

At least three killed and 50 others wounded when a blast ripped through a Shia Muslim procession in Punjab province. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iZwCJQ

US legislators vow bipartisan probe into Afghanistan withdrawal

Many have questioned why the Taliban's swift takeover appeared to catch US officials by surprise. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3z36gw7

UN experts demand Eritrea release journalist jailed for 20 years

Rights experts fear Swedish-Eritrean journalist Dawit Isaak, detained in a September 2001 purge, may no longer be alive. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iY533B

Taliban fights trust deficit with PR blitz

Taliban has projected a moderate image since they retook power on Sunday, but people are still sceptical. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3k5K5iS

Amazon Alexa: Woman used smart speaker to tell ex's lover to go

Phillipa Copleston-Warren accessed her ex-partner's Alexa app and posted a naked photo of him. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UrdhYD

Afghanistan: A subdued Ashura under Taliban rule

Some worshippers wary of Taliban reprisal, despite assurances from the group that Shia minority would not be harmed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3D1nf4j

COVID vaccine efficacy wanes, but jabs offer protection: Study

UK researchers say efficacy of Pfizer, AstraZeneca weakens in 90 days but both 'still doing really well' against strain. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3D2qI2E

Afghanistan’s Central Asian neighbours panic, reject refugees

Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan fear an influx of refugees from Afghanistan could undermine domestic security. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mhgwO4

China marks Tibet anniversary with call to accept Communist rule

Beijing marks 70th anniversary of founding of Tibet Autonomous Region, with a call to accept the Communist Party's rule. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3B8N0hJ

Bulgaria: At the Crossroads

Will growing public disgust at political corruption be enough to bring change to Bulgaria? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yVUuDT

Ismail Sabri looks set to become Malaysia’s next prime minister

Move will mark UMNO's return to leadership three years after the party lost the elections over corruption allegations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3stEhTU

What will the Taliban victory mean for the Middle East?

Middle East leaders are watching Afghanistan and drawing conclusions about the unreliability of the US as a partner. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2W8BWlx

UK PM rejects Afghanistan inquiry as MPs debate Taliban takeover

Boris Johnson says 'most key questions' on UK's role in intervention already considered as he rules out new probe. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37TLCTp

China port congestion worsens as ships divert away from Ningbo

The shipping industry has been plagued by recent disruptions, which have driven freight rates to record highs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3suCMF9

China seeks stability in Afghanistan before economic dialogue

For now, China will be watching to see what form of government emerges and in what manner the Taliban wields power. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37XoDqB

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani is in UAE, Gulf country confirms

UAE says Ghani taken in on 'humanitarian grounds' after he fled Afghanistan as the Taliban took over the country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2W5rOcU

Global crypto adoption among retail investors surges 881 percent

The top countries adopting crypto in the past year are Vietnam, India, Pakistan and Ukraine, according to Chainalysis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AQkYXY

Dixie, other wildfires advance through Northern California

Houses reduced to smouldering ash and twisted metal with only chimneys rising above the ruins. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3k42wnW

UN chief sends message to Haitians reeling from earthquake, rains

The 7.2-magnitude earthquake on Saturday destroyed more than 60,000 homes and killed nearly 2,000 people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3z0YcMm

Ethiopia: Several killed in Addis Ababa flash floods

Addis Ababa mayor urges residents to take precautions as more heavy rains are expected in coming days. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VYz4r7

Where does the world stand on Afghan refugees?

Some countries have offered Afghans safe haven, but others are intent on fortifying borders. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yZJ2Hs

Polish army deployed to Belarus border amid migrant surge

More than 900 troops are involved in the operation, which comes after EU members accused Minsk of opening the gates. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XGUrOJ

Mexico sues US gunmakers, but will it make a dent in trafficking?

The Mexican government took the unprecedented step of filing a lawsuit against US-based gun manufacturers this month. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sqN9cW

Twitter tests 'misleading' post report button for first time

Many large social media firms have been accused of not doing enough to fight the spread of disinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2W1KSsD

How worried should we be about COVID-19 breakthrough infections?

No vaccine is 100 percent effective, and breakthrough cases are no reason to turn down the COVID jab. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3z3fwk0

US agencies scrub websites in bid to protect Afghans

Concerned Taliban may target Afghans with US ties, officials are ordering erasure of relevant articles and photos. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jXtRIg

Cuba tightens control of internet after protests

Critics say the new rules are aimed at stifling dissent following mass anti-government demonstrations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3spMoRs

Monsters, Inc: The Taliban as Empire’s bogeyman

The dominant narrative on the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan erases the decades of imperial violence Afghans suffered. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ATngp8

Several killed in attack at Shell facility in Nigeria’s southeast

Police say the unclaimed attack was carried out on a convoy transporting workers to a Shell oil and gas project. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gwblpR

Deadly protest in Jalalabad against removal of Afghan flag

At least two reportedly killed after shots fired at protest against removal of Afghan flag in Jalalabad. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3m7HbN8

Afghan girls return to school in Herat after Taliban takeover

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid says the group is 'committed to letting women work in accordance with Islam'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AUgMqm

The history of the Taliban

The Taliban has retaken Afghan government 20 years after it was removed from power in a US-led invasion. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3k1tT25

Niger declares two days of national mourning after 37 killed

Government says 48 hours of national mourning to be observed after 37 people are killed by suspected rebels. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jXkM28

French firefighters battle Riviera inferno for third day

Blaze near Saint-Tropez forces thousands to evacuate as summer of wildfires continues to grip the Mediterranean region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xUT62T

Nearly 1,000 killed in Myanmar since February 1 coup: Activists

The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) records killings by the country's security forces. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iX1TgF

The collapse of Afghan military: We’ve seen this movie before

Whats happening in Afghanistan now is bringing back memories of what happened in Iraq in 2014. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ANatoi

Mastercard to end magnetic strip on cards

The company sets an expiry date of 2033 for the decades-old technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37QjvV8

Poland to dismantle disciplinary chamber for judges after EU row

As threat of EU penalties looms, Warsaw pledges to scrap controversial chamber as part of upcoming judiciary reforms. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jUJKiE

In Pictures: Evacuation flights resume at Kabul airport

Military planes resume evacuation from Afghanistan a day after the runway was crowded with people trying to flee. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3k0vpBw

Over 600 Afghans cram into US cargo plane in flight from Kabul

Picture of mass departure from Taliban-controlled Afghan capital goes viral on social media. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iTl4Ih

Will the Taliban takeover lead to a new European refugee crisis?

Since 2015, European nations have fortified their borders, meaning large flows of refugees are unlikely, analysts say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sx7Iok

Infographic: Tracking the flights out of Kabul

Air travel in Afghanistan is now limited to military aircraft evacuating foreigners and some Afghan nationals. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XolKwP

German president says Kabul airport chaos ‘shameful for the West’

Frank-Walter Steinmeier says Berlin shares responsibility for unfolding 'human tragedy' in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3m4Weam

Israeli firefighters battle blaze near Jerusalem for third day

More than 100 firefighting teams and eight aircraft are working to combat the raging wildfire. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/384MTHv

The rise and fall of the Oligarch-maker

How one mysterious financier came to sit at the top table of oligarchs and power. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yUih7j

Afghanistan under the Taliban: What do we know so far?

New government formation talks and evacuations are under way simultaneously as Taliban seeks to reassure nervous people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ARkLE6

Nicaragua cancels permits for US, European NGOs

The move comes days after more Nicaraguan officials were sanctioned following arrests of opposition figures. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yUaciF

What does the Taliban’s return to power mean for Afghanistan?

After nearly 20 years the Taliban is back in power in Afghanistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sn5UxU

Afghanistan: Macron’s comments on ‘irregular’ migration draw ire

President, who said France and asylum seekers themselves should be protected, said his remarks were 'hijacked' by some. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3g7H2oU

Snap national lockdown in New Zealand over single virus case

New restrictions take effect from midnight and require people to remain at home and avoid others. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3g9Hnr8

India evacuates 170 people from Afghanistan, including ambassador

About 200 Indian mission staff in Afghanistan evacuated in three days alongside Indian civilians working in the country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3spVeP7

Taliban announces ‘amnesty,’ reaches out to women

The comments come days after President Ashraf Ghani fled the country following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XpFcJC

New Israeli plan a ‘dangerous blow to the two-state solution’

Massive Israeli settlement in the heart of Palestine would mark the end of a viable Palestinian state, critics say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2W2Fx4s

Hydrogen power offers jobs boost, says government

Kick-starting a hydrogen industry could attract billions in investment, the UK government says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VTkBN7

China’s new draft rules to further tighten control on tech sector

Draft rules ban using algorithms or fake reviews to promote goods & services, prohibit forced exclusivity arrangements. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ATZLMZ

Why did the Afghan army disintegrate so quickly?

The billions spent by the US and NATO on the Afghan military could not fix major internal flaws. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2W2BAg9

India COVID vaccinations near record, new cases at five-month low

India administers nearly 9 million vaccine doses in a day as new infections drop to the lowest since March 16. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gapEQy

US officials declare first-ever water shortage for Colorado River

Officials called on populations served by the river to reduce water usage starting next year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3APW5eU

Parcel delivery texts now the most common con-trick

Text messages asking for a fee to deliver a package are responsible for most "smishing" fraud. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iSbLYQ

With storm approaching Haiti, earthquake rescue efforts intensify

The government and aid workers scramble to help the injured as a tropical depression heads towards the island. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xLlXqw

Fuel shortages leave Lebanese hospitals in ‘critical condition’

With fuel and medicine shortages, Lebanese hospitals struggle to treat those wounded in the Akkar fuel explosion. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XxsHvN

How the world reacted to Taliban takeover of Kabul

Sixty nations called on those in power in Afghanistan to protect 'human life and property' after Taliban enter capital. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CTIyos

Germany may need to rescue 10,000 people from Afghanistan: Merkel

Chancellor's comments come as an official within her party says Afghanistan's woes cannot be solved via migration. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mlCteX

Afghans desperate to flee Taliban throng Kabul airport

Thousands of Afghans converge on Kabul airport, hoping to escape the country after the Taliban seized the capital. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yQoKjC

The US, the Taliban and the stunning defeat in Afghanistan

The Taliban victory is a major humiliation for the US, but perhaps that's the silver lining of the Afghan tragedy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3slKMbg

Afghans cling to moving US Air Force jet in desperate bid to flee

Described as 'defining images' of Western intervention, extraordinary scenes send shockwaves across the world. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iRyBAc

Democracy Darling! Amye Un’s independent run for elections

In the far north of Australia, Darwin’s ‘Laksa Queen’ Amye Un takes on the Northern Territory’s most powerful. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AGtubO

Twitter's new design to get fix after headache complaints

Unveiled last week, the redesign involved high-contrast colours and a custom-designed font, Chirp. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CPwh4z

What went wrong in Afghanistan?

Washington’s apparent underestimation of Taliban strength and Afghan state weakness amounts to an intelligence failure. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VVYOoa

Rocket fired at Israel from Gaza; first since May war

The rocket fire could jeopardise three months of relative calm since Israel attacked Gaza in a bloody 11-day war. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iPunbY

US ‘defeat’ in Afghanistan a chance for peace: Iran president

American exit should 'revive life, security and lasting peace' in Afghanistan, Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3slu9MV

Kabul near standstill on day one of the Taliban’s Emirate

The bustling metropolis of six million saw businesses shut as people stayed indoors after the Taliban took over. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xRntXW

UK rules out returning troops to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan

UK defence secretary says the Taliban's rapid takeover is a sign of the international community's 'failure'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iQ96iE

Detainee says China has secret jail for Uighurs – in Dubai

Woman says she was held for days at a Chinese-run secret detention facility in Dubai along with at least two Uighurs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yR2ia7

Does Russia have a new strategy for Afghanistan?

Moscow will seek 'pragmatic' engagement with the Taliban after armed group seized control of Afghanistan, analysts say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XwZSzB

Saudi Aramco looks to spend $20-25bn on a Reliance stake: Report

The Saudi firm is discussing the purchase of a roughly 20-percent stake in Mukesh Ambani's Reliance. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CJMsQK

Three Turkish soldiers killed in explosion in northern Iraq

The attack took place on Sunday in a region where Turkey was carrying out a cross-border operation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yQB0Al

Sri Lanka replaces health minister as COVID outbreak worsens

Wanniarachchi, who publicly endorsed sorcery and magic potions to battle the virus, axed as infections and deaths soar. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iPRBid

Opium: Afghanistan’s drug trade that helped fuel the Taliban

Taliban are involved from poppy planting, opium extraction, trafficking to charging smugglers export fees. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iPQYVT

Kabul the day after the Taliban takeover

Taliban fighters patrol the streets of Kabul a day after taking over the country following President Ghani's departure. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CT3dt1

Indian state brings COVID vaccines to migrant workers’ doorstep

It is rare for migrant workers, who make up one-fifth of India's 100 million workforce, to be targeted for state help. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yUF9Dx

Turkey evacuates flood victims as death toll hits 62

Turkish disaster control agency says 52 people were killed in Kastamonu province, nine in Sinop and one in Bartin. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AJzikT

Hezbollah and Israel maintain tense peace 15 years after war

Analysts say all-out war unlikely amid unprecedented Hezbollah military power, but the group is under pressure at home. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AGP7Jh

Photos: Taliban takes control of Afghan presidential palace

Taliban fighters have entered Afghanistan’s presidential palace hours after President Ashraf Ghani fled the country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3g84fay

‘This is not Saigon’: Blinken defends US evacuations from Kabul

US secretary of state defends Washington's drawdown of personnel from Afghan capital amid rapid advance by the Taliban. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AJsYKb

Afghanistan: Mapping the advance of the Taliban

An animated map showing how the Taliban captured 26 out of the country's 34 provincial capitals in just 10 days. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3m57zqN

‘Unpatriotic’: Afghans slam President Ghani’s swift departure

President Ashraf Ghani fled the country as the Taliban entered Kabul after capturing major cities within a week. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Uld2hV

Why the prevailing doom and gloom view of Russia is wrong

Russia is more modernised and westernised today than it has ever been in the past 100 years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VXEran

What’s next for Lebanon?

Lebanon is facing a dire economic crisis exacerbated by political deadlock. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37Hd4nn

Kabul residents withdraw money, flee city as Taliban advances

Many Kabul residents fearful as Taliban fighters enter the Afghan capital and President Ghani flees the country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VY8uyz

Modi unveils infrastructure plan on India’s 75th independence day

Announcement of $1.35 trillion plan met with scepticism by Indian social media and opposition activists. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CTyD2u

Jailed former South African President Zuma undergoes surgery

Zuma has unspecified surgery and remains in hospital with more operations planned days before corruption trial. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yKNLMW

Pakistan says ‘closely following’ situation in Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s eastern neighbour says embassy is open and ‘offering assistance’ to those seeking consular help or visas. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yVJzu4

Afghan President Ghani flees country as Taliban surrounds Kabul

Ashraf Ghani leaves Afghanistan hours after Taliban ordered its fighters to wait on the outskirts of the capital. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3g2j4vy

Canada’s Trudeau triggers snap election in push for majority

Canadians will go to the polls on September 20, as Justin Trudeau's Liberals seek a renewed majority in parliament. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xPuJDY

The Future of Flight

There’s significant change in the air. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yRFA1n

In Pictures: Taliban mass ‘at the gates’ of Kabul

The Taliban swiftly defeated, co-opted, or sent Afghan security forces fleeing from wide swathes of the country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jY5qe0

Can a disaster in Afghanistan be averted?

The Taliban must ensure a peaceful transition, prevent abuse of civilians if Afghanistan is to have a chance at peace. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XyAvxr

Taliban takeover: What we know so far

Taliban fighters surrounded Kabul as the US hastily evacuated diplomats from its embassy by helicopter. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UiecKT

World reacts as Taliban closes in on Afghan capital

Governments, world leaders react to Taliban forces surrounding Kabul amid reports of a 'peaceful transfer of power'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iTy0xX

Haitians scramble to rescue survivors from ruins of major quake

The quake flattened hundreds of homes in a country still clawing its way back from another temblor 11 years ago. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jWB37F

Man stabbed, reporter attacked at US anti-vaccination protest

A rally against vaccine mandates near Los Angeles' City Hall led to a fight between anti-vaxxers and counter-protesters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AOjIol

Thai protesters plan ‘car mob’ rally demanding PM resign

Anti-government protests in recent weeks have resulted in violent clashes with police. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jWznuT

The Kashmir village that outlawed dowries

One village in Indian-administered Kashmir is bucking the trend for lavish weddings – with an outright ban on dowries. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3m6yJ0y

Taliban capture Afghanistan’s Jalalabad, cut off Kabul from east

Taliban capture of Jalalabad effectively leaves Kabul as the last major urban area under government control. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CYjKMn

Fuel tanker explodes in Lebanon’s Akkar, at least 20 killed

Lebanese Red Cross says its teams have transported 20 dead bodies and seven injured people to hospitals in Akkar. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VX8FK7

US firefighters face ‘critical day’ as Dixie Fire threatens towns

Thunderstorms are pushing flames closer to two towns as thousands of firefighters battle massive California blaze. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mbOeUO

Nicaragua police arrest editor of newspaper critical of Ortega

Arrest of La Prensa editor Juan Hollman Chamorro is latest in President Daniel Ortega's crackdown on opposition figures. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37NtgTO

US sending more troops to Afghanistan for personnel drawdown

US President Joe Biden says his administration warned Taliban against any action putting US personnel at risk. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iJgoo6

Israel furious as Poland signs law to limit property claims

Israel recalls its top diplomat to Poland after president approves bill curbing World War II-era restitution claims. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CMVvjW

US sees record number of children in hospital with COVID

More than 1,900 children are hospitalised for COVID-19 across the US, which is being hit hard by the Delta variant. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iJTwVF

Dozens of Rohingya refugees missing as boat sinks off Bangladesh

At least 27 missing after boat sinks during attempt to escape Bangladeshi island camp criticised by rights groups. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AO3bkl

As Colombian protests dissipate, activists hit by wave of arrests

Colombia's Primera Linea protesters accuse authorities of using arrests, prosecutions to weaken push for change. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UkLysI

Major northern Afghan city Mazar-i-Sharif falls to Taliban

The fall of Mazar-i-Sharif gives the Taliban control over all of northern Afghanistan, as it also draws closer to Kabul. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gmRc5x

Cuomo’s fall, #MeToo and the ‘disposables’

Why is it that a sexual harassment scandal toppled Cuomo, but not revelations about preventable elderly deaths? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3m4oZ6Q

Who can stop Taliban advance?

The Taliban is taking control of more of Afghanistan and closing in on the capital Kabul. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yMXYIV

Lebanon bank boss slams criticism over ending fuel subsidies

Bank chief slams gov't criticism over ending fuel subsidies, as Lebanese army deploys at gas pumps to curb hoarding. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37HNrTd

Rights groups slam Spain over child deportations to Morocco

Spain urged to halt repatriation of hundreds of unaccompanied minors who crossed into Spanish enclave of Ceuta. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VWbYl9

Russian firefighting plane crashes in southern Turkey

Russian defence ministry says all eight people onboard a Russian firefighting plane died when it crashed in Turkey. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XhoDiX

Powerful earthquake strikes western Haiti

Magnitude 7 earthquake strikes western Haiti and tsunami alert issued, US Geological Survey says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37X0qAR

July was hottest month on record, US agency says

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's warning comes as the UN sounds the alarm over human-induced climate. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VSAsM8

Afghanistan: As Taliban attacks continue, people rush to Kabul

The capital, Mazar and Jalalabad remain the only major cities still under government control as Taliban encircles Kabul. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AG62LZ

Iran announces 6-day lockdown amid surge in COVID cases

Anger continues to mount over how the pandemic has been handled in Iran as vaccination efforts progress slowly. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yP0GgK

At least 42 killed in severe northern Turkey floods

The devastation came just as the disaster-hit country was gaining control over hundreds of wildfires. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yZ0nA0

Panama FM: ‘Migration is the phenomenon of our time’

Foreign Minister Erika Mouynes discusses the migration crisis at the Colombia-Panama border. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xGfYmM

Zambia: Hakainde Hichilema takes early presidential election lead

Opposition candidate tallied 171,604 votes versus the 110,178 garnered by incumbent Edgar Lungu. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37I83ek

Secretive Israel-UAE oil deal endangers prized Eilat corals

Environmental groups worry about the risk supertankers might pose to Eilat’s fragile coral ecosystems. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3m3wOd2

COVID rules could be ‘catalyst’ for domestic ‘terrorists’: US

US Dept of Homeland Security issues advisory identifying threats posed by groups engaged in 'grievance-base violence'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Xskx7S

US says it hopes to see more resistance from Afghan forces

Pentagon spokesperson says Afghan forces have the military advantage but notes 'lack of resistance' to Taliban advance. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VTDHm5

Mexican president apologises to Indigenous for Spanish conquest

Marking the 500th anniversary of the fall of the Aztec capital to Spain, President Lopez Obrador asks for forgiveness. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iLWDfU

‘They sold us out’: Afghans in disbelief over Taliban gains

Residents of Herat and Kandahar express shock and anger at the swift fall of their cities to the Taliban. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3m2mkKY

Lost time in space: Boeing Starliner launch faces another delay

The United States aerospace firm has faced multiple delays in getting its Starliner capsule up and running. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iI7dnW

Is an all-out civil war now likely in Ethiopia?

The rebels in Tigray are joining forces with armed fighters from prime minister's own ethnic group. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3g2vALh

Canada announces COVID jab mandate for travellers, gov’t workers

The requirements for all plane, train and cruise ship passengers as well as all federal workers will begin this fall. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3scS69c

Grief grips South African town after gruesome vigilante killings

Families of Black people killed in racial violence during unrest in Phoenix, South Africa are demanding justice. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sdSRil

Federal judge leaves US evictions moratorium in place

The judge believes the moratorium is illegal but argued her 'hands are tied' by a previous ruling by a higher court. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xUUC5r

Apple regrets confusion over 'iPhone scanning'

The iPhone-maker will introduce tools that can detect child sex abuse images uploaded to iCloud. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37EFOwT

US announces new Iran sanctions, targeting Omani ‘broker’

Sanctions come as talks stall between the Biden administration and Iran on restoring the 2015 nuclear deal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lYJSAn

Bonus edition: Kashmir, deep sea mining, femicide in Pakistan

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

Israeli forces attack worshippers at Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron

Palestinians performed the Friday prayer in front of the mosque to protest against an Israeli construction plan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xFsym9

Maduro, Venezuelan opposition to launch new talks to end impasse

During three days of meetings in Mexico City, the two sides will sign a memorandum of understanding, sources say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gkgwZV

Russia tells BBC journalist to go home in row with UK

Russia's state TV says move a response to London's refusal to renew or issue visas to Russian journalists in Britain. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CHd0Cp

‘COVID-zero’ China, jobs galore, and a woman rises as Cuomo falls

Algerians decry lack of government support as wildfires rage

At least 69 people, including 28 military personnel, lost their lives in Algeria this week due to devastating wildfires. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jRegtY

New Zealand loses Lord of the Rings as Amazon moves filming to UK

Amazon is spending at least $465m on Season One of its Rings series, making it one of the most expensive in history. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CLaY45

The $8bn EV company you’ve probably never heard of

Electric vehicle firm Arrival is worth $8bn (£5.7bn) - and is only making vans, buses and taxis. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3yMjg9A

US envoy heads to Ethiopia to urge end to fighting

Jeffrey Feltman's trip comes as humanitarian organisations warn of a continued crisis as battles rage in Tigray. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yLBZ4S

International community must assist but not interfere in Haiti

The country's future stability depends on outside forces taking a back seat to a Haitian-driven rebuilding process. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VJBn17

Fear and stigma slow COVID vaccine drive among trans Pakistanis

Many fear adverse reaction due to pre-existing conditions as doctors urge trans and HIV-positive people to get the jab. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ACwMwS

Russia reports record-high COVID-19 deaths

New figures bring Russia's total fatalities from COVID-19 to 168,864 - the highest toll in Europe. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VRFbxu

Israeli foreign minister inaugurates diplomatic office in Morocco

Yair Lapid opens liaison office in capital Rabat as Israel hopes to boost diplomatic and cultural ties with the country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ACesUx

What is India’s new endgame in Kashmir?

The Indian government has changed its approach to the 'Kashmir problem' because it has new strategic priorities. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jP7Mf1

Sacklers, Purdue Pharma face final test over US opioid settlement

Purdue Pharma aims to settle trillions of dollars in liabilities over opioid epidemic with proposal it values at $10bn. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xEsAL1

Activision Blizzard: Diablo 4 director and two others leave company

Three more high-profile leaders leave the gaming giant, including key staff on its latest Diablo game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jRM8qq

Turkey: Central bank resists Erdogan’s calls for rate cut

Lira rallies after central bank left its benchmark interest rate unchanged. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lTWQj3

Lebanon: Politicians blast central bank for ending fuel subsidies

Central bank said recent fuel subsidies have only helped businesses and not people in need. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jM2p0h

European countries halt deportations amid Afghanistan fighting

France confirms pause on refugee returns amid Taliban gains, joining Germany, Netherlands, Finland, Sweden and Norway. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37INZIp

China shuts terminal at world’s 3rd busiest port after COVID case

Closure is raising fears of further strains on shipping and price increases for goods, which could fuel inflation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mbEhXR

TikTok hopes to help teenagers work, rest and sleep

The network changes direct messaging and stops late-night push notifications, from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iHDjAq

Russian, British envoys anger Iranians with WWII memorial photo

Iranians were infuriated by the colonialist implications of a 'Big Three' themed photo in Tehran. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3APUN3R

The US is leaving Afghanistan, but what is it leaving behind?

After 20 years of direct intervention, Washington decides that the future of Afghanistan is for its people to decide. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yJdW6y

‘It’s all gone’: Greek farmers despair as fires decimate crops

Resin farmers say they feel helpless as entire villages dependent on the industry suffer from the effects of wildfires. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lXl7EP

Who are Taliban’s key leaders in Afghanistan?

Six important figures lead the Taliban movement that has been fighting the Western-backed government since 2001. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3scPI24

In ‘COVID-Zero’ China, paranoia thrives as tourism withers

As the Delta variant spreads to parts of China, the whole country hunkers down while economic forecasts go south. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yFJ2ME

Timeline: Taliban’s rapid advance across Afghanistan

A look at the armed group's milestones as it renews its push to capture major cities across the war-torn country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lW2WiN

Afghanistan gov’t offers to share power with Taliban: Official

Kabul makes power-sharing proposal to Taliban in exchange for halt in escalating violence, top source tells Al Jazeera. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CKugq2

Egypt’s US envoy slams ‘deceived’ legislators’ bid to block aid

Prominent US legislators have sought to curtail $1.3bn in annual aid to Cairo, citing human rights violations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AEBiL8

Google search led to arrest of cleared campaigner

An innocent housing campaigner was suspected of hacking after sharing documents he found online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CG5x6o

Australia’s ‘invisible’ homeless women

Domestic violence is the number one cause of homelessness in the country, where almost 50 percent of homeless are women. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CFaUCN

Instagram says sorry for removing Pedro Almodovar film poster

The advert for revered Spanish director Pedro Almodovar's new film features a lactating nipple. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jKSGY7

Is this the end of the road for meat consumption?

How can the world achieve zero food poverty while also reducing carbon emissions and reversing biodiversity loss? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jSsSJH

Hackers return $260m to cryptocurrency platform after theft