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Armed groups attack remote communities in Niger and Sokoto states, the latest incidents in spiralling cycle of violence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kVfB4z

Kosovo, Serbia agree deal to end border tensions

Breakthrough negotiated in Brussels ends flare-up in hostilities triggered by dispute over vehicle licence plates. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3matA5X

Canada: Day for Truth and Reconciliation spurs calls for action

Indigenous leaders call for action, accountability on Canada's first official National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3omEaJO

Poland illegally pushed asylum seekers back into Belarus: Amnesty

Group says its investigation proves Polish border forces violated rights of dozens of migrants and refugees. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kSjOWS

What’s behind the scandal of World Bank country rankings?

Investigation finds the institution succumbed to pressure to knock some countries, boost others in its annual reports. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3onAnfo

Ethiopia orders expulsion of 7 top UN officials for ‘meddling’

The seven have been declared 'persona non grata' and given 72 hours to leave the country, foreign ministry says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mc94Sx

World Bank chief: Sudan improving from situation of shortages

Malpass, first World Bank head to visit the country in decades, advises patience with transition Sudan is going through. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kVoEm1

Who is Olaf Scholz, Germany’s potential successor to Merkel?

Scholz is clear favourite for chancellor once a coalition is formed, after the SPD edged out the conservatives. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kV87hX

Petrol shortage: Waze uses push notifications to track fuel stocks

Waze is using push notifications to ask for data on fuel supplies to notify others. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3imUGWB

'Google' is most searched word on Bing, Google says

Google tells an EU court the number-one search on its biggest rival is for Google. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mbjNwr

UAE allows blocked Afghanistan evacuation flight to depart for US

The plane carrying US citizens and permanent residents had been temporarily prevented from departing for the US. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3F8zTQ4

Confusion reigns after China slams door on crypto

For firms that invested heavily in cryptocurrencies and mining gear, the options for cashing in may be limited. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39Rxjjm

Qatar calls Taliban moves on girls education ‘very disappointing’

Speaking alongside the EU's Josep Borrell, Sheikh Mohammed called on the Taliban to maintain 'gains' made in past years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AYDePc

Push: The Global Housing Crisis

Leilani Farha leads an investigation into the global housing crisis for the United Nations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zVwU9S

Infographic: How the price of petrol has changed (2001-2021)

The global average price of petrol has doubled over the past 20 years. Here are 5 graphics explaining the oil industry. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zVX0JV

AI can predict if it will rain in two hours' time

The forecasting system can predict the weather with about 89% accuracy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3F8mnfi

Aquarium’s fish-spotting app offers marine life insight

Dubai’s Lost Chambers Aquarium app tells users about conservation projects and endangered status. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3okqzCR

Sarah Everard: UK police officer gets life term for rape, murder

Wayne Couzens abducted Sarah Everard on March 3 while she was walking home from a friend’s house in south London. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zZ1Rdk

Qatar to host its first ever Formula One Grand Prix in November

Qatar also signed a 10-year deal to host Formula One from 2023, organisers said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mb5EPR

Dead White Man’s Clothes

We investigate the environmental consequences of Ghana accepting used clothing from the global north. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mb5E2j

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano eruption in ‘full swing’: USGS

2018 eruption of Kilauea caused widespread damage, but officials say latest eruption poses no immediate threat to homes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ihvH76

Duterte drug war critic nominated to run as Philippine president

Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo seen as the 'real opposition candidate' in the race to replace Duterte in 2022. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AZuTeq

Vietnam to end COVID lockdown in Ho Chi Minh City

People in Vietnam's largest city will be able to leave their homes on Friday after months of strict COVID curbs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uokmqF

Beirut blast survivors protest against suspension of probe

Protesters condemn Lebanese officials for attempting to remove lead investigator Judge Tarek Bitar from the probe. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XUm7Q6

Pakistan cricket board CEO Wasim Khan steps down: PCB

The PCB gave no reason for Wasim Khan's resignation, but said it would meet later on Wednesday to 'consider the matter'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kRee6V

YouTube shuts German channels of Russian broadcaster RT

Moscow promises retaliatory measures after video-sharing platform takes action over alleged COVID-19 misinformation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zSCiL8

Amazon's algorithms taken to task in landmark bill

Warehouse workers can no longer be sacked for time off task if they have good reason to take breaks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kOxJx6

CEO Secrets: Don't fire staff for making mistakes

Tech firm CEO Jeff Lawson warns bosses not to make hasty judgements about their employees. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kM7U0G

Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis ‘stain on our conscience’: UN

UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths calls for urgent action to stave off famine in rebel region of Tigray. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3olV4Z4

US to declare 23 types of birds, fish and other species extinct

Officials say move will free up resources for on-the-ground conservation efforts for species that can still be rescued. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3F5u32e

Tunisia’s president names Romdhane as country’s first female PM

President Kais Saied appoints Najla Bouden Romdhane as new prime minister, nearly two months after his power grab. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ASGSdA

Czech vote: President plans to exploit powers to protect Babis

Milos Zeman, who backs the billionaire premier, has announced he will use his role to appoint the next PM. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3m6pWKl

The border violence against Haitians reflects US racial ideology

It is not a coincidence that Haitians have the lowest asylum acceptance rates in the US and are deported en masse. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Y1rUE1

China Evergrande leaves bondholders guessing if it will pay up

Its silence on its offshore payment dues has left global investors asking if they will have to swallow large losses. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39PtcUW

Taliban: ‘Consequences’ if US drones enter Afghan airspace

The Taliban has accused the US of violating withdrawal agreement by continuing to fly drones over Afghanistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3maCn88

Protesters demand abortion rights across Latin America

Thousands of women across Latin America rallied to call for access to legal, safe and free abortion. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CVgOPt

In Kabul, life changing slowly under Taliban

Noisy traffic returns to Afghan city's streets and men can be seen playing cricket but subtle changes are under way. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zV1ErA

Pakistani soldier killed in cross-border fire from Iran: Army

'Terrorists' attacked a post from Iranian territory, killing one soldier and injuring another, Pakistan's military said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CSrMFB

Transnistria’s FC Sheriff shocks Real Madrid in Champions League

Football club from a pro-Russian separatist enclave in Moldova pulls off one of the greatest upsets in CL history. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CZ1Xn5

Jordan fully reopens main crossing with Syria

Jordanian officials have urged the US to ease sanctions on Syria in efforts to boost cross-border trade. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3F2zQoT

‘Death knell’: Afghan journalists fear new Taliban media rules

Journalists, rights workers, worried that 11 new directives issued by the Taliban may lead to censorship of the media. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kOVgxO

In India, demand for Russia’s expensive Sputnik vaccine sputters

Low demand and high prices have led to cancelled orders. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39MX0RT

US passes bill enabling sanctions on foreign actors in Libya

Legislation would sanction foreign actors backing rival Libyan factions loyal to forces in either Tobruk or Tripoli. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XXZvhA

US military officials to testify on Afghanistan withdrawal

Pentagon head and joint chiefs of staff chairman set to face tough questions in congressional testimony. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iaD3ck

Greece, France tout European defence autonomy with warships deal

New deal comes as a relief to France after the Aukus fallout and against the backdrop of shaky relations with Turkey. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kOPnks

China shows off new drones and jets at Zhuhai airshow

The six-day event will showcase China's homegrown aviation and space technologies after a year's delay due to COVID. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ukvHIj

Macron tells Europe to ‘stop being naive’ after AUKUS row

French president says Europe must develop its own military capacity as the US shifts focus to the Indo-Pacific region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oeskBn

With one simple decision, the Canadian government can save lives

Canada can help us defeat COVID-19 by temporarily lifting patent protections for vaccines. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uhBHkV

Microsoft says failed TikTok acquisition was 'strangest thing'

Satya Nadella reveals details about the Microsoft TikTok deal that never was. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3m7GJwM

Genshin Impact anniversary: 'Unheard of for a game like this to be so successful'

The Chinese game made a $1 billion in it's first six months from microtransactions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ukwhWn

Inclusive science must follow the UN Food Systems Summit

If we are to have a chance of ridding the world of hunger, Summit leaders must return to a participatory science model. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uko6cL

Medics overwhelmed as Afghanistan healthcare crumbles

Hundreds of health facilities shut their doors to patients as aid money to Afghanistan halted after Taliban takeover. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3odkojQ

Bangkok on alert as deadly floods hit a third of Thailand

Barriers set up to protect Bangkok as severe flooding kills six and affects about 70,000 homes in Thailand. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ieiThs

Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein contracts COVID

The crown prince, who had received the vaccine against the virus, showed mild symptoms, the royal court said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3m4PhEw

Lebanon: Man injured in Beirut port blast dies, over a year on

The death of Ibrahim Harb, a 35-year-old accountant, brings the number of people killed by the blast to at least 215. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kL6cfL

‘Full of lies’: Iran bashes Israeli PM’s UN speech

Iran and Israel exchange barbs as nuclear talks in Vienna are expected to resume soon. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3m2Qyw0

UK fuel crisis: Prices rise to eight-year high as army on standby

Military tanker drivers are prepared for deployment as panic buying dries pumps and pushes prices up. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2WjmLWZ

Broadband switching to be made faster and easier under new rules

Switching from one tech to another will no longer require long phone calls to several companies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ARLxfG

Cuba begins commercial exports of its COVID-19 vaccines

The island nation has begun sending the homegrown, three-dose Abdala vaccine to Vietnam and Venezuela. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3m3XRUa

Japan to lift COVID state of emergency as cases drop

Japan’s COVID emergency, one of the longest in the world, to be lifted in a bid to reactivate its economy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EVCHjz

The Rise of the Mujahideen

In the late 1980s, a new approach to Afghan cinema emerged as the Mujahideen grew in opposition to Soviet forces. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ugA6f2

Pakistan’s dependence on natural gas is turning into a nightmare

Surge in global gas prices is forcing Pakistan to pay top dollar or forego spot shipments it needs to tide over winter. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ofd8UQ

‘Unprecedented’ power cuts in China hits homes, factories

Northeastern China is experiencing power cuts because of coal shortages and the tightening of emissions standards. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39KAhpK

Biden mulls US rival to China’s Belt & Road in Latin America

A US official is travelling to Colombia, Ecuador and Panama to scout for possible projects, sources tell Bloomberg. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XVOD3C

America’s litany of lethal lies

The latest US drone strike that obliterated a family in Afghanistan was no 'mistake'. It was a heinous crime. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CPReeJ

Taliban takes on ISKP, its most serious foe in Afghanistan

Afghan group cracks down on ISKP (ISIS-K) members after a series of attacks, but experts say it won't be an easy task. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iaYNoD

Instagram pauses plans to develop app for kids under 13

The pause gives the photo-sharing app a chance to listen to concerns and respond accordingly, Instagram says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39Eg196

ICC prosecutor leaves US forces out of new Afghanistan probe

ICC prosecutor targets Taliban, ISKP as he seeks approval to resume investigation into Afghanistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XVJh9f

A vote for ‘stability’: World reacts to Germany election outcome

European allies welcome performance of pro-EU parties as Russia eyes 'continuity' in relations with Berlin. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3APmNVm

Afghanistan envoy withdraws from UN General Assembly debate

Isaczai, ambassador for the government overthrown by the Taliban, was due to speak on Monday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lZWSnX

England’s Moeen Ali calls time on Test cricket career

All-rounder says he hopes his playing achievements can inspire other British Muslims to represent England. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3m6pFqG

Germany elections: What happened, and what happens next?

Germany’s Social Democrats have edged out Merkel's conservatives, but coalition talks will take months. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zLz1Nt

World leaders speak for final day at UN General Assembly: Live

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, as well as officials from UAE, Bahrain, and Yemen set to address the gathering. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3i9cu7e

Beirut blast probe suspended after request to remove judge

Lebanese political leadership has accused Judge Tarek Bitar of bias after charging senior officials. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ZCry79

Power problems: Could solar solve Nigeria’s electricity woes?

Hungry for energy, millions of Nigerians put up with noisy, smoky petrol-fuelled generators to power their lives. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zJZbAq

Saudi-US military ties continue despite rights reset

Eight months into his presidency, Joe Biden appears inclined to maintain the old alliance with Saudi Arabia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zF2GIc

Mr Goxx, the crypto-trading hamster beating human investors

Can a hamster trading cryptocurrency beat human investors in the stock market? Mr Goxx can. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WgkmMB

Biden adviser to meet Saudi crown prince on Yemen: US officials

NSA Jake Sullivan will meet MBS in Riyadh as UN warns of 'indefinite state of war'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zMyJG2

Sudan protesters agree to resumption of oil exports

Sudan's gov't reached a deal with tribal demonstrators in eastern Sudan after days of protests. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39FCsL1

‘Up to 90 percent’ of UK petrol pumps dry amid panic buying

Lack of truck drivers means fuel cannot be transported to petrol stations, but government promises urgent action. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kHVjvd

Bahrain authorities jailed hundreds of children: Report

Some 607 children endured various forms of torture while held in Bahraini prisons over the past decade, report finds. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zIGQ6M

End of an era with arrest of HNA Group chairman

As HNA snapped up assets across the world, it symbolised the arrival of China on a global stage. Now that's unravelling. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kJH49l

Photographing Afghanistan: ‘I was looking at a dead man’

A photojournalist recalls the Afghans he met, including the leader of a police unit left to fight the Taliban alone. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CM4UYj

US Democrats face consequential week on infrastructure overhaul

Pending legislation could have wide-ranging implications for midterm elections and Biden's domestic approval. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3icZ5Lz

Now Evergrande’s EV unit warns of running out of cash

The warning shows the embattled property developer's liquidity crisis is worsening across its business. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iaLbcG

‘Shown their place’: Muslim livelihoods under attack in India

Experts say rising attacks on Muslim vendors and businesses by Hindu supremacist groups point to a worrying trend. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3icbT4L

China’s biggest airshow to highlight military prowess

Country's most advanced fighter jet will take part in aerial manoeuvres as new electronic warfare jet goes on display. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39HOu6S

Switzerland says resounding ‘yes’ to same-sex marriage

Swiss backed proposal, which also allows couples to adopt, by a nearly two-thirds majority in a referendum on Sunday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kJdOzG

In western Myanmar, conflict creates new dangers for women

Sagaing region is a hotbed of resistance to military rule and women are forced to flee every time soldiers appear. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3m5EOJ5

Is gerrymandering destroying US democracy?

Electoral reform advocates say partisan gerrymandering is weakening the value of voting in the US. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kPAJtf

SPD edges ahead of Merkel’s CDU in end-of-era German election

Centre-left Social Democrats take lead as conservatives head towards worst-ever result in national election. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3m5QVWF

Serbian troops on heightened alert at Kosovo border

Government in Belgrade accuses neighbouring Kosovo of 'provocations' by sending special police units to border. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39LC4up

Sabina Nessa’s murder and the grievability of women’s lives

Race and class continue to determine how much public attention is paid to cases of gender-based violence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Wcjfxo

Should digital currencies be regulated?

China bans the trade of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, as the US considers tighter rules. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AJZQDb

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits south of Philippines capital

The epicentre of the earthquake was in Occidental Mindoro province. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zJNMQM

Italy rules out recognising a Taliban government in Afghanistan

Italy's FM urges foreign gov'ts to prevent financial collapse that would result in a massive flow of migrants. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CKxclZ

Heavy rains as Cyclone Gulab makes landfall in India

Thousands evacuated to storm shelters in the coastal areas of southern Odisha and northern Andhra Pradesh. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CPbe1e

Polls close in Germany’s unpredictable election

Exit polls show neck-and-neck race between Merkel’s Christian Democrats and rival Social Democrats. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39TP3dX

Hamilton wins 100th Formula One race with victory in Russian GP

Briton becomes first F1 driver to win 100 races with victory in Russian Grand Prix. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39EIz2s

Sea Level Rise: Can we stop it?

Can we turn back the tide? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39JlJ9y

Women win majority of seats in Iceland’s election

Voters elect 33 women to parliament, up from 24 in the last election. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3i5YDyQ

Palestinian MP Khalida Jarrar released from Israeli prison

Jarrar, a left-wing figure and member of the now-defunct PLC, released by Israeli authorities on Sunday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AQ6vfe

Sudan thwarts Ethiopian incursion amid protests in east

Sudan's army said it repelled attempted incursion in border area as angry protesters in eastern Sudan shut ports, roads. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3o8LHf7

Hundreds of Tunisians protest President Saied’s ‘power grab’

Protesters are calling on President Kaïs Saied to resign after he announced he would rule by decree. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XTHqBS

Pakistani FM: Was Pakistan a safe haven for the Taliban?

Shah Mahmood Qureshi discusses his country's stance on the Taliban’s takeover in Afghanistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3i8H6FU

Erdogan: Turkey could buy more Russian S-400s despite US warnings

Turkish president says Ankara considering acquiring more of the Russian defence systems in defiance of US objections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iaxt9P

Lebanese voice concerns and mixed emotions on new government

Najib Mikati's new government has been met with cautious hope after 13 months of political deadlock. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3i81k2N

Lebanon: What life is like in a ‘failed state’

As the economic crisis grinds on, Lebanese navigate soaring food costs and fuel and medicine shortages. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XJ6XwZ

Two Argentinian couples win 2021 Buenos Aires Tango World Cup

This year's edition marked the comeback of the Buenos Aires Tango Festival and World Cup after 2020's online version. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zHMndJ

Russia says ‘top priority’ to hold Taliban to rights pledges

It is essential Afghanistan's new Taliban rulers keep their promises, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AMnYFk

Four Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in occupied West Bank

Israeli army killed the Palestinians during overnight confrontations in Jenin and Jerusalem early on Sunday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XNqixc

Volcanic ash cloud closes La Palma airport as new vent emerges

The recent volcanic eruption is the first since 1971 on La Palma, which has a population of 85,000. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39H1XM9

German election: Polls open in tight race to elect new chancellor

Tens of millions of Germans to cast ballots in what is seen as the first real contest in many years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3F3aQy6

North Korea says inter-Korean summit possible with ‘respect’

In second statement in two days, Kim Yo Jong says N Korea is ready to consider a summit if respect can be guaranteed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iaeoop

Iceland government poised to win majority, but future uncertain

Partial results show majority for ruling coalition, but it is unclear if parties want to continue in power together. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CM9tlf

Several dead as Amtrak train derails in US state of Montana

Official says three people were killed after an Amtrak train carrying 147 passengers derailed near town of Joplin. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ZyEOtx

Kosovo gov’t offices targeted as tensions soar with Serbia

Kosovo PM accuses Serbia of trying to 'provoke a serious international conflict'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EKzyTA

What will Germany look like without Angela Merkel?

Sunday's election is turning out to be one of the tightest in recent history. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zHQ3vV

Taliban displays bodies of alleged kidnappers in Herat

Four bodies of suspected kidnappers are displayed in different parts of Herat city 'to alert all criminals'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AIbUEZ

Mali approached Russian companies, Moscow not involved: Lavrov

Russian foreign minister says Mali's turn towards private Russian firms done 'on legitimate basis'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3m0xNJj

Taekwondo: Ending child marriage in Zimbabwe, one kick at a time

The martial art is a welcome refuge for teenage girls hoping to escape the widespread practice of child marriage. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zGTSBy

Russia’s Putin praises elections as hundreds protest results

As hundreds gather to protest results, President Putin says they were 'held openly and in accordance with the law'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Y3KQlg

Will the AUKUS pact undermine NATO?

The security pact between the US, UK and Australia did not cause a rift within NATO, but it is not helping, either. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3o7ISer

Witnesses accuse Tigray fighters of Kobo killings

Northern Ethiopia has been racked by more than 10 months of war that has left thousands dead. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39DTMAg

Suicide bomber kills at least eight in Somali capital

Attack targeting a convoy going into the presidential palace is claimed by the armed group al-Shabab. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CJm2Oi

Germany set to vote in most unpredictable elections in years

Germany's vote on Sunday marks the end of Chancellor Angela Merkel's 16 years in office. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3uiR64r

Over 100 Ennahdha members resign amid Tunisia’s political crisis

Senior party members cited Ennahdha's failure to confront what they called an 'imminent tyrannical danger'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zGawkM

Hong Kong: Tiananmen vigil group disbands after police probe

Democracy group is the latest of many civil society bodies to fold over the past year under government pressure. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ABXMNr

Drone exposé: The journalism that forced the Pentagon’s mea culpa

The investigations that proved a US military strike killed civilians in Afghanistan. Plus, Canada’s residential schools. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2WcKFn1

Pakistan and India trade angry accusations at the UNGA

Pakistani PM Imran Khan labels India's government 'fascist', as India accuses its neighbour of nurturing 'terror'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EU52GQ

Rights abuse allegations as displaced Syrians head to gov’t areas

Desperate people in Rukban camp 'subjected to torture or other ill-treatment' after returning to Homs province. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lW949g

New UN death toll: At least 350,000 people killed in Syria’s war

The UN human rights office says the death toll is 'certainly an under-count' due to a strict methodology used. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AG8nae

Bitcoin slumps as China bans all cryptocurrency transactions

China has declared all crypto-related transactions illicit, in toughest blow yet to the crypto industry. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EKEwzX

Aukus: In sign of easing tensions, Macron holds call with Johnson

British PM Boris Johnson and French President Emmanuel Macron hold first talks since diplomatic row began. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3i6YPO7

Muslim women struggle with Germany’s ‘hijab ban’ in workplaces

The ECJ has said companies can ban religious garb in the workplace, but the ruling comes with conditions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AGmqN1

Tunisia headed towards instability, analysts warn

President's latest move to extend power is a threat to democracy that's likely to spur political unrest, observers say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XKPuEm

The self-sustaining house on wheels and other news

BBC Click's LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CLY7O2

Turkey: Student housing protests highlight soaring prices

Nightly student protests across Turkey against unaffordable rents are a sign of a wider cost of living crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AGzlOP

‘Release or death’: Palestinian in Israeli jail stops medication

Amin Shweiki, 61, refuses to take insulin injections in protest against months-long detention without trial or charge. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39BRJwk

World leaders speak on fourth day of UN General Assembly: Live

Leaders of Palestinian Authority, Germany, Nigeria, Pakistan and Japan among speakers as annual gathering continues. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EOdhV3

Drive to end energy poverty gets jump start at United Nations

World leaders are gathering to revitalise commitments to end energy poverty for all. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XQoUdA

Miscarriage of Justice: A fight for women’s rights in El Salvador

The empowering story of Teodora Vasquez who was imprisoned for 10 years under El Salvador’s strict abortion law. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kzehnU

Trump allies Bannon, Meadows subpoenaed in Capitol riot probe

Ex-Trump advisers to be probed over storming of US Capitol on January 6 as Congress was meeting to certify Biden's win. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39A3ZgU

Petrol stations close in UK amid shortage of truck drivers

Government urges Brits against panic buying as shortage of hauliers stretches supply chains to breaking point. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XPwpkE

North Korea open to talks with South, but under conditions

Comments by influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un likely aimed at easing US sanctions, experts say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3o3xqQR

China declares all crypto-currency transactions illegal

Trading Bitcoin and other crypto-currenices is a criminal activity, China's central bank says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lSnd7j

For Britons like me, British citizenship comes with conditions

In the eyes of the state, some Britons are more British than others. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ug05mX

Sri Lanka arrests Tamil MP for commemorating separatist rebel

Opposition legislator Selvarajah Kajendran arrested for remembering rebel who died campaigning for minority community. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lPmZOe

US officials deny plans to send Haiti migrants to Guantanamo Bay

The denial comes after progressive politicians slammed Biden admin's plans to send migrants to the US base in Cuba. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39FWSDz

US CDC backs COVID-19 boosters for at-risk workers, elderly

Agency's director overruled its own panel in recommending boosters for people who face high risk of infection at work. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39ByhzP

Taliban official says strict punishment, executions, will return

Taliban leader Mullah Nooruddin Turabi says punishments such as 'cutting off hands' was necessary for 'security'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zDyX2c

Sabina Nessa: London murder reignites fears over women’s safety

Campaigners say authorities must tackle 'root causes of male violence against women' in wake of teacher's killing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39yuKCn

Indian photographer in video stomps on man shot by Assam police

Muslims protesting against government's forced displacement fired at by police, killing at least two and wounding many. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3i5daKV

Police officer convicted of George Floyd murder appeals ruling

Advocates have said police officer Derek Chauvin's conviction should represent a sea change in police accountability. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XJZJJ4

Arrest warrant issued for Burundi’s exiled opposition leader

Arrest warrant for Sinduhije relates to attacks that have killed dozens and injured several since the start of 2020. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XMj7W4

World leaders speak on day three of UN General Assembly: Live

Leaders of South Africa, Iraq, Libya National Unity Government among those to speak on Thursday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AE2OZL

UK’s planned asylum overhaul would break international law: UNHCR

UN refugee agency blasts controversial Nationality and Borders Bill championed by right-wing Conservative Party. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XKSDUw

Are Turkey-US relations getting warmer?

Afghanistan is bringing Ankara and Washington together after years of acrimony between the two NATO allies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AP47Fz

The art and torture of the empire

Who cares to remember Abu Ghraib? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2W8jiug

Custody case begins over boy, 6, sole survivor of cable car crash

A hearing date is set for next month in a closely watched international legal fight for custody of Eitan Baran. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nZjbg0

Thousands of Afghans seeking refuge in regional countries: UNHCR

UN refugee agency says at least 35,400 Afghan refugees have arrived in Iran, Pakistan and Tajikistan since January 1. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Zpe3HT

US approves Pfizer COVID booster for the elderly and high-risk

The US has argued it can both provide booster shots at home while distributing doses abroad amid global disparity. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39vaeT9

South African Airways resumes flights after bankruptcy

SAA survived for decades on government bailouts and was shedding routes even before the COVID-19 pandemic struck. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ELaLPh

EU rules to force USB-C chargers for all phones

Manufacturers could be forced to change devices to a uniform charging port. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CITKDJ

Apple threatened Facebook ban over slavery posts on Instagram

The media giant warned it would take Facebook products out of its App Store. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3u3axhq

Sri Lanka shaman dies of COVID after touting ‘blessed’ water cure

Eliyantha White treated sports stars and top politicians, including country's PM, and claimed he could end the pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3i2m0ci

Don’t panic buy, Britain tells consumers

Soaring wholesale natural gas prices have strained supply chains already creaking due to labour shortages and Brexit. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zybvU7

New Greek camp pushes refugees out of sight

While some view a new camp on Samos with optimism, others fear its location is so remote that many will feel isolated from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hYYmh5

Many flee as army ‘torches’ homes in Myanmar’s Sagaing region

Violence in the northwest is the latest in a series of attacks by the army that also forced many to flee Chin state. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39uYHTR

Taiwan scrambles jets as Chinese aircraft enter air defence zone

The Chinese aircraft included 12 J-16 fighters and two nuclear-capable H-6 bombers, Taiwan's ministry says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CH6MSe

Second UK data breach exposes details of more imperilled Afghans

Latest defence ministry blunder follows another breach reported this week, which critics said put Afghan lives at risk. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zx7y1X

Scotland readies for COP26 spotlight as political tensions simmer

Some see event as a chance to stake a claim for statehood, but the UK gov't is reportedly trying to sideline Edinburgh. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XJqjBZ

How deep are divisions among the Taliban?

Sources tell Al Jazeera the discord is very real and if disharmony grows, it will spell trouble for the Afghan people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3o1s3l9

Make Me Taller: The Trend of Limb Lengthening Surgeries in India

Limb-lengthening surgery for cosmetic reasons is in demand in India, but it does not always end well. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hZMM5d

Israeli-Australian ex-principal faces child sex abuse trial

Court in Melbourne rules there is sufficient evidence to send Malka Leifer to trial on October 21. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39sjckh

Lebanese ex-minister files complaint to remove Beirut blast judge

Fenianos accuses Judge Bitar of 'abnormal behaviour' and 'double standards' after the judge issued his arrest warrant. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nYSp7l

UBS trader sues employer, claiming ‘stress’ harmed mental health

The 35-year veteran of Swiss Bank says he was subjected to a 'punishing workload' and 'toxic' environment. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zrvkwk

Africa is not a monoculture, we reject the plan to make it one

Efforts to impose industrial agriculture on African countries threaten the sustainability of African food production. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kyl40U

Border police can ethnically profile people, Dutch court rules

Hague District Court says that ethnicity can be used to single out passengers for checks, but activists vow to appeal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lNTAUB

WHO warns low air quality kills 7 million a year, issues new AQGs

Agency calls for urgent action to tackle one of biggest environmental threats to human health. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zrdedW

Bolsonaro’s war on Brazilian democracy is not over

There is little reason to believe the far-right president will cease his attacks on the judiciary any time soon. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AJPBOY

‘Get a grip’: British PM urges France to move on from AUKUS row

Boris Johnson tells Paris to 'give me a break' amid French fury over new security pact between UK, US and Australia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hWASJe

Iran eyes normalisation as COVID vaccination drive accelerates

Coronavirus cases are declining across Iran, but the country is far from controlling the pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zyRmNA

Infographic: All you need to know about Germany’s elections

Germans go to the polls on Sunday. Here’s what you need to know about the parties, leaders, and key election issues. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3u1Vtk6

Literary liaisons of iconic North African writers

Creative connections between North African writers - Jean Genet and Mohamed Choukri plus Albert Camus and Kateb Yacine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zvTeXI

World leaders address United Nations General Assembly: Live

Leaders of Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, Jordan, Venezuela and Ukraine among those to speak as UNGA continues. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EKDGDk

US to double COVID-19 vaccine purchases for global distribution

Biden set to announce the new total of 1.1 billion vaccines for global distribution during a summit with world leaders. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39sOfwo

Month after Taliban takeover, Ukrainians stranded in Afghanistan

Dozens of Ukrainian citizens originally from Afghanistan remain in the war-torn country, despite pleas for evacuation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lQUGif

Afghanistan: Ex-Bagram inmates recount stories of abuse, torture

Former prisoners return to the now abandoned US-run Bagram jail, which was notorious for enhanced interrogations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nXGtmk

Morocco’s premier Akhannouch announces coalition agreement

Aziz Akhannouch said the three biggest winners of this month's parliamentary election had agreed to form a new cabinet. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ueR7GN

UN releases funds to save Afghan health system from collapse

The UN aid chief releases $45m in emergency funds in a bid to boost life-saving support in Afghanistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nWXBsz

Cricket: First COVID case hits IPL, but Dubai match to go ahead

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Thangarasu Natarajan is first IPL player to test positive just ahead of match with Delhi Capitals. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CANvBL

Lithuania urges people to throw away Chinese phones

The country's National Cyber Security Centre found security risks in both Xiaomi and Huawei models. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XFpr1u

Tough road ahead for Kashmir separatist movement after Geelani

Al Jazeera asks region's analysts and officials about future of separatist politics after Syed Ali Shah Geelani's death. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hYfgMB

Northern Hemisphere summer wildfires emit record amount of CO2

Blazes in North America, the Mediterranean prompt spike in planet-warming emissions, EU's Earth monitoring service says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39pucyG

Trump sues niece, New York Times over 2018 tax report

The $100m lawsuit accuses Mary Trump and New York Times of 'insidious plot' to obtain tax records. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nXmAfe

Shots fired at car carrying Ukrainian president’s aide

Official says attack was part of a 'militant campaign' against President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's bid to take on oligarchs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nWb6sD

South Africa resumes Zuma’s protracted arms deal trial

Ex-President Jacob Zuma, who faces corruption charges over a $2.5bn arms deal in late 1990s, failed to appear in court. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lJOfxz

The Communist Revolution

The late 1970s became known as the golden age of cinema to some Afghan filmmakers as the communists took power. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ktOQ7m

United Nations: Challenges grow but not the budget to meet them

The UN is faced with doing more with less as international leadership gets tested in the COVID-19 era. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EDqoIA

Infographic: Are nuclear submarines better?

Submarines can either be diesel-electric or nuclear-powered, both types can carry nuclear warheads. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hRTWsj

Djokovic pictured with ex-commander of feared paramilitary unit

Photo shows Serb tennis star sitting next to ex-commander of a military unit that participated in Srebrenica genocide. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EE1TuL

India asks UK to revise COVID quarantine rules, warns retaliation

India's FM urges UK to amend rule requiring Indians visiting there to quarantine even if they are fully vaccinated. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lNwZr4

Families of Afghans who fell from US plane living in horror

Relatives of Afghans who clung to a US aircraft as it took off on August 16 are grappling with loss and regrets. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EGmwGA

Why Sri Lankan Tamil refugees in India attempted mass suicide

At least 29 refugees tried to take their own lives last month to protest their detention at a camp in Tamil Nadu state. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kpRZF5

West Darfur still needs humanitarian help

Humanitarian aid is being rolled back, but people there still do not have access to adequate healthcare and sanitation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EBFPks

US officials to probe whip-like cords used against migrants

Images and video show mounted US border guards wielding the cords amid mass migrant expulsion along Texas-Mexico border. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zuk9Dd

Russia responsible for killing ex-KGB officer Litvinenko: ECHR

Top court says 'assassination was imputable to Russia', prompting immediate rebuke by Moscow. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ZjJUtu

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi pleads not guilty in incitement trial

The military has put deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi, 76, on trial for incitement - the latest in a list of charges. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XCJ1ff

India’s IPO frenzy sends bankers in a work overdrive

Banks have raked in record fees, all the more significant in what has been a harrowing year as the virus ravaged India. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zxEzuN

Why Zimbabwe’s ‘great river people’ feel cut off from their trade

Expensive permits and fishing industry regulations are impeding the Batonga tribe's way of life. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AsMBqj

Taliban names deputy ministers, double down on all-male cabinet

Taliban includes ethnic minorities in the cabinet, but fails to appoint any women despite calls for inclusivity. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39qYctY

Girls to return to secondary schools ‘soon as possible’: Taliban

Taliban spokesman says 'a safe learning environment' is needed before older girls could fully return to school. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Xzr4h0

‘Outsider narrative’: Muslims in India’s Bihar fear Assam repeat

High court asks state government if it has plans to build detention centre and a mechanism to report 'illegal migrants'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ksOAFv

India seized $2.7bn in Afghan heroin amid Taliban takeover chaos

Nearly three tonnes of heroin from Afghanistan seized and two people arrested in one of India's biggest such hauls. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kqFoBm

UK data breach puts hundreds of Afghan interpreters ‘at risk’

Error exposes email addresses of more than 250 people who worked with British forces, officials in Afghanistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tVFKDn

Protesters against vaccine mandate in Melbourne clash with police

Violent protests break out in Australian city after authorities imposed vaccine mandates on construction workers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Axplr9

DiDi co-founder Liu told colleagues she plans to leave: Sources

The Chinese ride-hailing giant is facing intense scrutiny by Chinese regulators. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EBbUJ9

Bitcoin sinks below $43,000 as Evergrande fears sweep markets

Bitcoin got caught in market fears about possible contagion if Chinese property developer Evergrande sees debt default. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hQhFsB

England cancels cricket tours of Pakistan over security concerns

Men's and women's tours cancelled just three days after New Zealand abandoned tour over security fears. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lGoNcr

Canada elections: Kitchen table economics looms large

Blistering inflation has made the Trudeau government’s handling of the economy a central campaign issue for voters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Z5PP58

Kosovo deploys police, Serbs protest amid border tension

Dispute about temporary licence plates erupts at border crossing as Kosovo moves to enforce tit-for-tat rule. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hQe2D8

Russian opposition, EU raise concerns about parliamentary vote

Kremlin critics say the three-day poll was geared to hand United Russia victory and was marred by violations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39nymqY

US Democrats’ bid to reform immigration laws blocked in Senate

Setback for reform advocates comes as the US is facing a new migrant crisis at the southern border with Mexico. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ArfNOt

Dozens of endangered penguins killed by bees in South Africa

Some of the African penguins, found on a beach outside Cape Town, had 20 or more bee stings. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kpwhkD

After four found dead, Poland blames Belarus for migrant wave

Four people were found dead on Sunday on the Belarus-Poland border, a week after Warsaw imposed a state of emergency. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39iLfCF

Greek wildfires devastated land. They also took away livelihoods

On the island of Evia, many who depended on the fire-ravaged forest for their livelihoods are now facing destitution. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hNfzK0

China: Children given daily time limit on Douyin - its version of TikTok

Douyin users aged under 14 will be limited to 40 minutes a day on the platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39qzB8w

It is time to abort Texas’s abortion law – and much more

The anti-abortion legislation in Texas is an extension of homegrown American fanaticism. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kp8hOr

Shock and pride: Palestinians react to re-arrest of ‘heroes’

Palestinians say they expected the last two prisoners to have left the country as news of their rearrest sets in. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AmbHae

Rwanda court finds ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero guilty in ‘terrorism’ case

Government critic Rusesabagina was portrayed as a hero for saving lives in a Hollywood film on the 1994 genocide. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VVQlBH

Canada votes: Polls open as Trudeau faces election battle

PM's Liberals and rival Conservatives are in a tight race as Canadians head to the polls to elect next government. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ECRBLi

Pfizer says COVID vaccine safe for children 5 to 11 years old

Pfizer and BioNTech say trial results show the vaccine is safe and produces a robust immune response in children. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kmPZxl

India to resume COVID vaccine exports to COVAX, neighbours

Health minister says government will prioritise the global vaccine-sharing platform and India's neighbouring countries. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3o3WWpt

Germany’s post-Merkel Middle East policy: What to expect

Under Merkel, Germany exported arms to the Middle East, strengthened relations with Israel and welcomed many refugees. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CytU5f

French defence minister ‘postpones’ UK talks as Aukus row deepens

Florence Parly pulls out of meeting with UK counterpart as Paris continues to vent fury over new security pact. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CukSpW

Cricket: Pakistan fears becoming a no-go area again after NZ snub

Pakistan Cricket Board chief says abrupt pull-out of New Zealand cricket team from Pakistan 'has hit us very hard'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39j4YBV

Mass expulsion of Haitian migrants from Texas continues

Authorities plan to remove 12,000 migrants camped at bridge on southern border within the week. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lEW8UT

Indian farmers remain defiant, a year after ‘black laws’ passed

Al Jazeera visits Singhu outside New Delhi to meet the farmers who refuse to call off their nearly 10-month-old protest. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39jZiaX

Syrian military chief makes rare visit to Jordan

First discussions since start of the 10-year war covered border security and intensifying coordination. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Ez6E8Z

N Korea says US-Australia submarine deal ‘extremely undesirable’

Pyongyang warns 'dangerous' agreement could trigger 'chain reaction of arms races'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kqnK0S

Lava pours from Canary Islands’ volcano, villages evacuated

Cumbre Vieja is one of most active volcanic regions of Spanish islands with last eruption in 1971. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39hsyzf

Can we live with COVID-19? Singapore tries to blaze a path

New daily cases reach highest level in 17 months after curbs relaxed for highly vaccinated population. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kpdp58

Can we trust governments to tackle the climate emergency?

Time is running out for countries to drastically reduce carbon emissions to avoid further global catastrophe. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Xyu8KU

Can apps manage our chronic health conditions?

A Swedish tech firm has created an app to help alleviate people's joint pain. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lDOev8

COVID booster use may be expanded, US health officials say

FDA advisory body this week recommended coronavirus booster shots for people over age 65 and those at high risk. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XvIhry

United Russia ahead as polls close in parliamentary elections

Polls close in Russia's parliamentary elections after third day of voting across 11 time zones. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CpNqAK

Taliban leader seeks foreign assistance for displaced Afghans

Taliban's refugee minister Haqqani tells Al Jazeera urgent actions are needed to help displaced Afghans before winter. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3knR5ZO

Pakistan rules out New Zealand boycott in T20 Cricket World Cup

The decision infuriated the PCB and sparked calls for a boycott of the New Zealand team. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tWWDxA

Will Tunisia’s political crisis deepen?

Two months after sacking the PM and suspending parliament, President Saied faces major protests. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XvmgZW

Trudeau makes final appeal ahead of Canada’s election

Polls show PM Justin Trudeau's Liberals hold a slight edge over the rival Conservatives ahead of Monday's vote. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hNastt

Infographic: All you need to know about the Canadian election

Canadians go to the polls on Monday. Here's what you need to know about the parties, leaders, and key election issues. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tX03jF

It is time Israel, the West admit the two-state solution is dead

A recent survey shows that even Western and Israeli pundits know two states in Palestine are impossible. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zpNUEW

Algeria buries former president Abdelaziz Bouteflika

Bouteflika buried at El Alia cemetery without fanfare and official mourning period accorded to previous leaders. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kkrGQu

Why undocumented migrants went on hunger strike in Belgium

Nearly 500 migrants and refugees held a two month hunger strike in a bid to get the right to live legally in Belgium. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3znqksF

What Iran’s membership of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation means

Iran’s membership in the organisation is a success, but its extent will likely be limited in the short term. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CiFa5A

Five years on: Revisiting Rio 2016 Olympics’ unkept promises

All eyes are on Paris for the 2024 Olympics but Rio residents are still waiting for promises to be delivered. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AqlcVR

Haitian migrants undeterred by US plan to expel them

US plan to step up deportations has not dampened the resolve of many Haitian migrants to seek a better life. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39jm96x

Boxer Manny Pacquiao to run for Philippine president in 2022

Pacquiao presents a potential obstacle to Rodrigo Duterte’s succession plans as the race for the top post takes shape. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tT9Eb9

How a submarine deal sparked a major diplomatic crisis

Australia's move to ditch a submarine deal has spiralled into an unprecedented diplomatic row between Western allies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nO9JMy

We must stop children getting addicted to online gaming

China’s new restrictions might be unthinkable elsewhere, but it is time for a digital detox. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XCRHSF

Erdogan visits US amid disagreements with President Biden

Turkey hopes relations with the US, blighted by a litany of disputes, can be salvaged on President Erdogan's trip. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Ew9GL9

Protesters call to ‘kick out’ Thai PM on coup anniversary

Demonstrators mark 15th anniversary of coup d'etat that overthrew then Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Cumdg6

Dueling Tunisian protests erupt over president’s power grab

Protesters angry at the Tunisian president's seizure of broad powers faced off against his supporters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lwN4RS

Israel carries out mass arrests of Palestinians after jailbreak

Arrest campaign started after the escape of six high-profile Palestinian security prisoners from Gilboa prison. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nJ4E8d

Indonesia police kill ISIL-linked leader in Sulawesi shoot-out

Ali Kalora of East Indonesia Mujahideen was one of two killed in Indonesia's continuing crackdown on hardline groups. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AjBBLM

Hong Kong few select powerful new ‘patriots only’ committee

Some 4,800 people will select the Election Committee following China's changes, compared with 233,000 five years ago. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Z1UkO6

Satellite images show N Korea expanding Yongbyon nuclear facility

Photos suggest expanded enrichment plant could increase production of weapons-grade plutonium by as much as 25 percent. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XIeFYq

Last two escaped Palestinian prisoners recaptured: Israeli police

Police say the two men, who escaped on Sept 6, were found in an eastern district of Jenin city. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nLLwpX

Should schools retain online parents' evenings?

Parents and teachers seem to agree it is the number one innovation worth keeping post-lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hL0yIR

Space tourists come back to Earth after three days in orbit

The Elon Musk-developed spacecraft splashed down in calm seas off Florida on Saturday evening. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lDmIhh

France accuses Australia, US of ‘lying’ over submarine deal

Foreign minister says unprecedented recalling of envoys 'very symbolic' act after scrapping of submarines contract. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39hQBOj

Niger’s nomadic herders get together to celebrate cultural ties

The annual Cure Salee festival bringing together Tuareg and Wodaabe pastoralists marks the end of the rainy season. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zmdR8B

Afghanistan: Several reported dead in Jalalabad blasts

There has been no claim of responsibility for series of explosions, which left at least three dead. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XBFuh3

Will threat of sanctions end the conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray?

The US pressures all sides to stop fighting and negotiate peace in northern Ethiopia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nIUTGT

US steps up plan to expel Haitian migrants from Texas border city

Thousands of people in Del Rio to be put on 'removal flights' within next three days, officials say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39fXmA7

War of terror: Legal colonialism reincarnated

Did 9/11 really open a 'new' chapter in American history? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hNaIIV

France to work with India to promote ‘truly multilateral’ order

Foreign ministers of two countries agree during call to deepen strategic partnership, discuss Indo-Pacific developments. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nKbWsc

UNSC urges Somalia’s feuding leaders to settle dispute

Fifteen-member body calls on government leaders to give top priority to holding long-delayed national elections this yea from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AqFI94

Apology ‘not enough’, say survivors of US drone attack in Kabul

Grieving relatives of Afghan civilian victims demand accountability, as well as financial compensation and relocation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hKev9X

Tunisians stage protest over President Saied’s seizure of powers

First major demonstration in Tunis since President Kais Saied seized ruling powers and dismissed parliament in July. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lFgrS8

Taliban replaces ministry for women with ‘guidance’ ministry

A new sign outside the Women's Affairs Ministry announced it was now the 'Ministry for Preaching and Guidance'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kmEXby

North Africa COVID cases plummeting after summer spike

Weeks after Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria and Libya were hit hard by COVID infections, case numbers are now declining fast. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XGljOV

Yemen rebels say nine executed over political leader’s killing

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and former US President Donald Trump were tried in absentia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39isdME

China: Regulating superstars, superfans and big tech

Are China's new regulations designed to benefit society or the Communist Party? Plus, activists vs statues in Colombia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nLgqyU

Hundreds arrested in Australian anti-lockdown protests

Several police officers wounded in clashes with protesters at anti-lockdown rallies in Sydney and Melbourne. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XBrxzG

UN refugee chief calls for action to prevent Afghan ‘implosion’

Filippo Grandi raises concern over lack of functioning of Afghan state institutions due to frozen government assets. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CnTMk0

Probe finds World Bank changed data to boost China ranking

Data on China changed to boost its ranking in Bank's 2018 and 2020 'Doing Business' reports from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zuwTtD

The AI body scanner detecting skin cancer and other news

BBC Click's LJ Rich looks at the best tech news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nGYu8t

EU Parliament urges UAE to free imprisoned human rights activists

European legislators also call for boycott of Expo 2020 in Dubai over alleged human rights violations in Gulf state. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nJgoYm

Lebanon: Government hikes petrol prices again to tackle shortages

Friday's gasoline price hike is one of several in recent months to pave the way for fully lifting fuel subsidies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hHYiBX

In Germany, debate on trade with China grows as Merkel nears exit

Since 2015, China has been Germany’s largest trading partner, but close economic ties are under increasing scrutiny. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kiP551

US threatens new sanctions over conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray

Biden executive order raises spectre of further sanctions against parties prolonging fighting and humanitarian crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tNODic

High-speed internet via airborne beams of light

The project has been developed by Alphabet's moonshot factory, X. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3EuN4KO

UK: Mixed response to controversial Brick Lane redevelopment plan

Critics say overhaul of historic brewery buildings on famed East London thoroughfare will 'drive out' local businesses. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Z6c4YS

As Nigeria’s healthcare bleeds, striking doctors pledge to fight

Thousands of resident doctors are on strike over unpaid salaries, poor facilities and insufficient hazard allowances. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nW1kH1

Hundreds of aid trucks have failed to return from Tigray, UN says

Since July, 445 trucks have entered Ethiopia's war-torn Tigray, but only 38 returned - hampering future aid deliveries. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EpssUv

Denmark returns to pre-pandemic life with a huge pop concert

About 52,000 people flocked to Copenhagen's Parken Stadium a day after Denmark abolished coronavirus restrictions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nFh3tN

China’s Xi: SCO states should help drive smooth Afghan transition

Chinese leader says Shanghai Cooperation Organisation should guide Afghanistan to develop inclusive political structure. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Xqn2Y8

Anger as Sri Lanka court returns elephants to alleged traffickers

Court returns 13 elephants in state custody to alleged traffickers who captured them or people who bought from them. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Ajj8ih

Mosquitoes sucked up by traps that mimic breathing

More than 300 traps have been deployed in the French town of Hyères to catch mosquitos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XzOFyn

Somalia’s regional leaders urge end to power struggle

Row over the government escalated when President Mohamed suspended the executive powers of PM Roble. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kg1XZB

New Zealand abandons Pakistan cricket tour over ‘security alert’

New Zealand Cricket calls off the tour minutes before Rawalpindi match, the team's first in Pakistan in 18 years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hGItvm

Cuba begins vaccinating children as young as two against COVID-19

Cuba, using its homegrown vaccines, is one of the first nations to begin vaccinating very young children. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hJoYCm

Italy makes COVID-19 ‘green pass’ mandatory for all workers

The measures are the first of their kind adopted by a major European economy for all categories of workers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XodAVs

UK culture secretary’s ‘medieval burqa’ comments decried

Nadine Dorries, promoted by PM Johnson this week, has previously called for a complete ban on the Muslim face veil. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XraksP

Progressives are wrong, the ‘forever war’ is not over

The war has not ended, neither has the US interests in Afghanistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VMkHq4

South Africa’s top court rejects Zuma’s bid to overturn sentence

Ex-President Jacob Zuma sought to have his jail sentence for contempt overturned, arguing it would endanger his health. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hG8YRL

Egypt’s el-Sisi backs December elections in Libya

Egyptian president holds talks with Libya's interim prime minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, days after Haftar meeting. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CdqiFm

The UAE set to invest up to $14bn in post-Brexit UK

UAE investments in UK will target infrastructure, clean energy and technology. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Ca8ECC

Jewish anti-Zionist to plead his case for asylum in the UK

Hearing on September 20 will address the appeal of a Jewish anti-Zionist against the Home Office rejection. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XnPPgB

Lebanon judge seeks arrest of ex-minister charged in Beirut blast

Judge issues arrest warrant after former public works minister Youssef Fenianos fails to appear for questioning. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lxb2wA

What you should know about Russia’s parliamentary elections

The electorate has been left with little real choice in the State Duma ballot, critics say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ze7GmL

Venezuela judiciary perpetuates rights abuses: UN investigators

New report says independence of judiciary has eroded, allowing abuses, including torture, to persist. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zgFCPG

In a COVID hotspot, Canada’s election prompts little enthusiasm

Residents of Ontario's Peel region, hard-hit by coronavirus, express muted interest in upcoming federal vote. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lynA6D

Lebanon gets IMF funding injection. How much will it help?

The new government has not yet said how it will use the desperately needed funds. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hFpqBB

Somalia crisis deepens as president withdraws PM’s powers

President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed suspends Prime Minister Mohammed Hussein Roble's power to hire and fire officials. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AgOWVj

Hong Kong: Candle in the Wind

A year after Hong Kong introduced a draconian security law, 101 East meets the activists who refuse to be silenced. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tN4Mof

‘No journalist should die’: EU calls for better media safety

Brussels urges member states to 'protect' reporters amid recent spike in killings and widespread online threats. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tPeOFo

OpenSea admits insider trading of NFTs it promoted

An employee was accused of buying digital art that would later be promoted on the homepage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CnODst

US court dismisses years-long NSA lawsuit, citing ‘state secrets’

The lawsuit says mass interception and searching of citizens' international communications are unconstitutional. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EoSqXZ

Wikipedia blames pro-China infiltration for bans

The infiltration threatened the "very foundations of Wikipedia", BBC News is told. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CmL9X7

Haiti PM Henry replaces justice minister after sacking prosecutor

The reshuffle comes as attention turned to phone calls Henry made to suspect in President Jovenel Moise assassination. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nEk7qa

France accuses Biden of sinking Australia submarine deal

French FM says US-UK-Australia defence deal was a 'stab in the back', as he draws parallels between Biden and Trump. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Z3HUp9

A makeshift migrant camp on Spain’s abandoned Formula One circuit

Refugees and the homeless live without electricity or water where not long ago, million-dollar cars used to race. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zjT05E

Hezbollah-brokered Iranian fuel arrives in crisis-hit Lebanon

The arrival of Iranian fuel arranged by Hezbollah has received a mixed response in energy-strapped Lebanon. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XnlY85

Probe after Elijah McClain death finds biased policing in US city

Report by Colorado official found Aurora police had culture of treating Black people differently to white people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Cfl640

The world should not yet engage with the new Taliban government

The Taliban must guarantee that it will respect our human rights before gaining widespread international recognition. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EqzXKH

The international community should support Afghanistan

The fighting is over and it is time for the Afghans to rebuild their devastated country. But they need help. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EhGYh3

Climate change not slowed by the COVID pandemic, UN warns

Study says climate change is accelerating in spite of a brief 2020 decrease in greenhouse emissions due to the pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Xp5Get

Four takeaways after California governor handily defeats recall

Newsom wins on strength of response to COVID-19 as voters reject Republican claims in heavily Democratic state. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Ch3Qey

As rich-poor divide widens between nations, UN urges reform

Developing countries could shoulder most of the cost of the coronavirus crisis, a new report from the UN warns. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nzQx4U

UN withdraws Gabon peacekeepers from CAR over sex abuse claims

Gabonese defence ministry says 'exceptionally serious acts' have been reported in recent weeks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ls9Quj

Sudan and Ethiopia are nearing a fight over land and water

Border disputes and the GERD project are sowing the seeds of conflict between the two states. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kcxTOi

Serbia’s new national holiday triggers unease in Balkans

Flexing of muscles by Serbian officials fuels worries in the neighbouring states. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Elznhl

Dubai U-turns on expo rules, will now require vaccines or tests

Vaccine and testing requirements come days after organisers said inoculations were not needed for event visitors. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zfwjzs

Four Stories of Resistance

“They make sure they are doing everything possible to make us leave.” from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nCmtWm

The Birth of Afghan Cinema

The late 1960s became known as the birth of cinema in Afghanistan when Afghan Film was established. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kbS13e

22 foreigners abducted from Mexican hotel

The 38 abductees, including Mexicans, were found on the roadside of the northern state of San Luis Potosi. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kcACaL

Facebook under fire over secret teen research

It had evidence Instagram was a harmful place for young people - but failed to share its findings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hzDYTu

TikTok faces privacy investigations by EU watchdog

The Irish regulator says it is looking at how TikTok handles children's data - and where it goes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nBEYKG

Cricket: IPL 2021 in UAE to allow fans back into stadiums

Five-time champions Mumbai Indians will clash with Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings in Dubai on Sunday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3k87YHD

Can Navalny’s Smart Voting app affect Russia’s election?

Opposition figure's tactical voting app aims to eke out United Russia candidates, but some say it is politically flawed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VLm7RO

Survivors, NGOs call for international probe into Beirut blast

Calls for a UN-led international investigation are multiplying as a Lebanese inquiry fails to deliver accountability. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3AduGUx

‘Israeli intelligence torturing Palestinian prisoners’: Lawyers

Detainees are being deprived of food, sleep and medical help as part of a 'journey of torture', their lawyers say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zcNqSJ

A Child of Afghanistan: 20 Years of War

An epic coming-of-age story that follows Mir as he grows up over the course of 20 years of war in Afghanistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XsEFa7

US Justice Department seeks order against Texas abortion law

The law allows private citizens to sue those providing or assisting in abortions performed after about six weeks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XptbUQ

Afghanistan women’s football team flees to Pakistan

Girls who played for under-14, under-16 and under-18 teams arrive in Lahore in the wake of Taliban's takeover. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XqUVIQ

Flash floods submerge southern French villages

No casualties reported, but local authorities say rains caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CdgLOH

'Massive' transatlantic data cable landed on beach in Bude

The new 7,000km-long internet cable connecting the UK and US has been brought ashore in Cornwall. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lpFA3g

Kosovo war crimes suspect slams ‘Gestapo’ court as trial opens

Salih Mustafa is accused of crimes committed as ethnic Albanian KLA rebels fought to break away from Serbia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XjnmIN

Trump aides seek to build opposition to Afghan refugees in US

Trump anti-immigration tsar Stephen Miller is among those seeking to puncture broad support for resettling Afghans. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kcoXsz

Guinea coup leaders begin transitional government talks

Week-long consultation with political, religious and business leaders under way in Conakry. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3z5ODel

Putin in isolation after COVID scare among inner circle

Day before beginning period of self-isolation, Russian leader met Paralympians, officials and Syria's president. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2YXnOgc

Which offers the best protection: A COVID infection or vaccines?

Is it safer to risk the rare side effects of jabs than catching COVID without the protection that vaccines offer? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EiQ1hN

Cathie Wood’s Ark slips out of top 10 ETF issuers

Cathie Woods Ark had cracked the top ten biggest issuers earlier this year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nv4lgW

Greece probes crash that killed witness in Netanyahu trial

Former Israeli communications ministry official was expected to testify on allegations ex-PM bribed company. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/394ukn5

My generation can liberate Palestine and end the occupation

But we cannot do this alone. For us to succeed, the international community needs to end its silence and stand with us. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2YUMPIW

Taliban broke promises on rights: Outgoing Afghan envoy to UN

Andisha says 'women’s rights are disappearing from the landscape' and accuses the group of 'widespread atrocities'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nsqaxP

Israel, Egypt leaders meet to de-escalate Gaza tensions

Talks focused on Egypt’s efforts to maintain calm in the occupied Palestinian territories and support for Gaza. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hvH9eU

Qatar refuses ‘responsibility’ for Kabul airport without Taliban

Qatar's foreign minister says the status of Kabul airport operations is still being negotiated with parties involved. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/393LeSX

Why Iceland’s volcanoes may aid future Mars exploration

Scientists are using the country to test drone tech that could one day explore the planet's terrain. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nwLVN2

Hong Kong to create more national security offences

Security secretary says officials working on legislation that would define new crimes such as espionage. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tGJk3S

Tata Sons considers historic revamp of its leadership: Report

It plans to create the role of a CEO, overseen by the chairman, a job held for now by N Chandrasekaran. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Eja1k2

Canada is a pedestrian nation

A motley crew of transparently unserious 'leaders' are vying to become the country's next prime minister. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2YUCfBI

Norway election winners start coalition talks with climate focus

Centre-left opposition parties enter discussions day after they beat the incumbent Conservatives. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Eh0Osv

How ultimate frisbee is blurring ethnic divides in India’s Assam

More than 4,000 players pursue sport in Chirang district, which has a long history of armed rebellion and instability. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VJ4SR8

US to place conditions on fraction of aid to Egypt: US media

US to withhold $130m, less than half of $300m targeted by Congress and fraction of $1.3bn in overall security aid. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3k9cO7F

Climate change could displace 216 million by 2050: Report

World Bank warns 'climate migrants' will be in the tens of millions in three decades even if urgent action is taken. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3z4uIwB

Is Russia’s defence chief emerging as Putin’s possible successor?

Putin is still pondering the idea of another term, but as he approaches 70, bets are being placed on Sergey Shoigu. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hrUZP9

‘Why are you out?’: Afghan women journalists recall Taliban sweep

Female journalists who fled the country tell Al Jazeera they were left with no choice amid fears of Taliban persecution. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XflkcF

Champions League: Barcelona host Bayern in group stage Day 1

Barcelona’s ability to compete in Europe without Messi will be put to the test when it hosts Bayern Munich. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VFKZKJ

Fears for Palestinian hunger strikers protesting imprisonment

Palestinian prisoners plan mass hunger strike in support of rearrested escapees, abysmal jail conditions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nvCBcj

Haiti: Why 2021 is and is not 2010

Haitian resistance is emerging against a repeat of the aid failures following the 2010 earthquake response. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Xa1kHU

Israel hits Hamas targets in Gaza as hostilities escalate

Tensions have been escalating after six Palestinian prisoners escaped from an Israeli maximum security prison. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3k8xlZK

Israeli firm introduces armed combat drone to patrol borders

State-owned firm unveiled a remote-controlled armed robot it says can patrol battle zones and open fire. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lqj7mO

How did 9/11 and the War on Terror change Kenya’s trajectory?

From deadly terror attacks to a disastrous invasion, 9/11 had many grave consequences for Kenya. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2YMLtjf

UK ends contract with French startup for vaccines

Valneva shares plummeted on the news from the UK, the only country that had made a commitment to buy its vaccine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hsNZSj

Macron’s ex-bodyguard goes on trial over May Day assaults

Alexandre Benalla, 30, risks up to seven years in prison and 100,000 euros ($118,000) in fines if found guilty. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39i5iBf

Israeli PM Bennett visits Egypt on invitation of el-Sisi

First official trip by an Israeli PM to Egypt for a decade comes amid an uptick of Israeli violence in Palestine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tAuH2j

Environmental threats ‘greatest challenge to human rights’: UN

UN rights chief warns of the worsening ecological situation across the globe that must be urgently addressed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3z1KsQZ

Apple iPhone risk from powerful motorbike vibrations

Camera performance can "degrade" if attached to high-volume, high-power motorbikes, Apple says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hses2g

Epic appeals against Apple App Store ruling

The Fortnite-maker lodges an appeal in its Apple case, two days after the judge's ruling. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nu72iL

From dropout to fintech disruptor: Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath

Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of India's largest trading platform, says the stock market is 'very evidently a bubble'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2YSDLnV

Gunmen attack Nigerian prison; 240 inmates freed

Authorities appealed to the public to provide intelligence that will assist in recapturing the escapees. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38ZixGK

Les Hijabeuses: Muslim women footballers tackle French hijab ban

Women from the Parisian suburbs that produced Pogba and Mbappé say French Football Federation rules are discriminatory. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3C3ulEn

Argentina primary results spell trouble for ruling party

The vote, seen as a preview of November midterm elections, saw support wane for the government. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nu2KrF

Jesse Lingard takes control of a Rainbow Six Siege esports team

The footballer believes his experiences on the pitch will translate to the online world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hnawzJ

Oil sector in balance as Norway votes

Polls suggest a clear majority is emerging to unseat Prime Minister Erna Solberg's centre-right government. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3k5S5Bt

Spain deploys military against wildfire, evacuates 2,500

Wildfires are common in southern Europe during the summer months, but this year has seen an exceptional number. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Aa2tO6

Infographic: How many Palestinians are imprisoned by Israel?

Israel holds some 4,650 Palestinians, including 200 children, 40 women, and 520 administrative detainees, in prisons. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Aem3co

Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi skips hearing after feeling unwell

Deposed Myanmar leader is being tried on charges of flouting pandemic rules and illegally importing walkie-talkies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lgCr5S

Dengue suspected of killing dozens in India’s Uttar Pradesh state

At least 58 people, many of them children, have died in the worst-hit Firozabad district alone. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lgFzyx

Top US Democrat calls out Saudi over alleged aid worker torture

Rights groups say aid worker Abdulrahman al-Sadhan has been tortured after May arrest. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tzHNgd

‘Gross abuses’: Armed groups killing, recruiting in Niger

Human rights group Amnesty urges government to take urgent action, warning of the 'devastating impact on children'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3C36ZyH

First foreign commercial jet since Taliban return lands in Kabul

A Pakistan International Airlines flight from Islamabad carrying a handful of passengers touches down at Kabul airport. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3C3XkrC

UN urged to retain Kyaw Moe Tun as Myanmar ambassador

Civil society groups in Myanmar and overseas say Kyaw Moe Tun a 'crucial voice' for people and deposed government. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tzXBiZ

Alibaba slides on report of China plans to break up payment app

Chinese regulators have been targeting Ant Group and other technology companies operating in the country. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38Z5tB6

Shanghai suspends flights, schools as Typhoon Chanthu approaches

Typhoon Chanthu is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rains to coastal regions in China. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2YQ7AWa

Myanmar dissidents face fear and uncertainty in Thailand

Myanmar dissidents in Thailand are living in hiding as they seek humanitarian protection in third countries. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Xdilkk

Malaysia PM to sign cooperation agreement with opposition

The deal is designed to shore up Ismail Sabri's support in parliament after months of political instability. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2X9Vlmo

North Korea says it tests new long-range cruise missile

Tests announced as officials from the US, South Korea and Japan meet to discuss how to revive denuclearisation talks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3noW3r5

The pressures - and rewards - of being an influencer

Running your own popular YouTube channel can be lucrative, but it comes with downsides. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3noTvcv

Why is Guantanamo Bay still open?

US President Biden faces legal and political challenges to close notorious prison. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2YKQKrz

UN to distribute cash aid to Gaza families, envoy says

Nearly 100,000 beneficiaries will begin to receive cash aid on Monday, UN Middle East envoy says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38Y465P

Pope calls for openness after meeting Hungary’s Orban

Tens of thousands turn out in Budapest to hear Pope Francis, who called for his audience to be 'open' and 'considerate'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/39grmMB

Villagers flee homes as Spanish wildfire blazes for fifth day

Spain sends in a military unit to help tackle blazes raging close to a Costa del Sol resort. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3A5J157

Cressida Dick: Tech giants make it impossible to stop terrorists

Pressure on tech firms intensifies as Priti Patel unveils fund for technologies to keep children safe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VDujn6

Photographing 9/11: ‘What did they think as they jumped?’

'It was like she was floating. I was so close I could see her face. She didn’t scream.' from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Ca2q5L

Qatar foreign minister in Afghanistan in first high-level visit

Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani is highest-level foreign official to visit Afghanistan since the Taliban took power. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3z6UFLZ

#PalestinianPrisoners: This is not the time to despair

The story of the six Palestinian political prisoners should inspire hope and action, not throw us into despair. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3C4PQoh

It is time to stop playing Jenga with US foreign policy

Imperial hubris leads the US to build towers doomed to fall. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lyGb2P

Will California Gov Gavin Newsom be kicked out in recall vote?

Polls show Newsom will likely stay in office, but the recall has emboldened Republicans. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hlqzOL

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo announces French presidential bid

The 62-year-old daughter of Spanish immigrants is the hot favourite to win the nomination of the Socialist party. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tyeXgh

Extreme Weather: Are we ready?

The modelling doesn't look good. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38Ybga2

IAEA and Iran reach agreement to avert nuclear deal crisis

Iran and the UN's nuclear agency reached an agreement on Sunday and said talks will continue later this month. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XitPn1

Iran training Middle East fighters to fly drones: Israel

Benny Gantz says Tehran is using an airbase to train 'operatives from Yemen, Iraq, Syria and Lebanon' to fly UAVs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nrvi5o

Taliban says women can study in gender-segregated universities

However, women will be required to wear head coverings and the curriculum is under review, Afghanistan's new rulers say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VygzKc

Two Ukraine soldiers die in clashes with separatists

The Ukrainian army is locked in a conflict with breakaway fighters in Donetsk and Lugansk. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3z4f982

Tunisia president indicates plans to amend constitution

Kais Saied says 2014 charter is 'not eternal' and can be amended within existing constitutional means. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VFgVio

Japan, Vietnam sign defence transfer deal amid China worries

Tokyo says new deal elevates Japan-Vietnam defense partnership to a 'new level'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nqZD3J

Japan’s vaccines minister leads poll on LDP leadership race

Poll by Nikkei and TV Tokyo shows Taro Kono leading opinion poll on who should succeed Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nqdKq4

FBI releases newly declassified record on September 11 attacks

Document offers no evidence the Saudi government was complicit in the September 11, 2001 attacks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3A7RDIx

UK’s Raducanu makes history with US Open victory

Emma Raducanu, 18, is the first British woman in 44 years to win a Grand Slam title and first qualifier to win a major. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zeNbGV

Iraq’s Erbil airport targeted in drone attack: Kurdish officials

No immediate reports of casualties in attack on northern Iraq airport, which serves as base for US-led coalition forces. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3C8iXHn

Haiti PM rejects ‘diversionary tactics’ in Moise killing probe

Ariel Henry was asked to come in for questioning next week as part of investigation into president's July assassination. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ljl83S

Venice Film Festival: L’Evenement wins Golden Lion

Drama wowed viewers with portrayal of woman desperate to arrange termination in 1960s, when it could mean jail or death. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lmkiUi

Canada election: Experts urge ‘bolder’ action amid climate crisis

Nearly a fifth of Canadians say climate change is top election issue. Are political parties taking it seriously enough? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38YUMhR

Uncertainty in Guinea after military coup removes Alpha Conde

The coup leaders have promised a government of national unity to lead transition to civilian rule, but questions remain. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38XfvCX

Yemen gov’t says Houthis hit Red Sea aid port

There has been no claim of responsibility for the attack on the al-Makha port on Yemen’s western coast. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2X89cJV

Can the Taliban be trusted with Afghanistan aid?

UN warns of 'economic meltdown' without urgent cash and help for Afghanistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/394dULi

Abimael Guzman, head of Peruvian rebel group Shining Path, dies

Imprisoned rebel leader, who had been ill in recent months, died at the age of 86. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zeleyZ

DR Congo president seeks review of mining contracts with China

Democratic Republic of the Congo is seeking what it says is a fairer share of its vast mineral wealth. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lcHhB6

US honours 9/11 dead on 20th anniversary of attacks

Commemoration ceremonies held across country to remember nearly 3,000 victims of September 11, 2001 attacks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3np7ij6

Reporting the ‘end’ of the Afghan war 20 years after 9/11

What lessons has the media learned in 20 years of the ‘War on Terror’? Also, Afghan media under the Taliban. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3A8PMmQ

Attack on Turkish troops in Syria kills two soldiers

Three other soldiers were wounded in an attack targeting Turkish forces in Idlib province. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3A5Bao7

Why is Guantanamo Bay prison still open 20 years after 9/11?

The fate of 39 detainees still being held rests with US President Joe Biden, who has pledged to close the prison. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XbSxoY

Video shows last US Afghan attack may have targeted aid worker

An NYT investigation shows the US may have targeted Kabul resident Ezmarai Ahmadi and several children. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2VC4FiC

Muslim man spent 15 years in prison after post-9/11 crackdown

Yassin Aref was a victim of post-9/11 Islamophobia and a controversial arrest by the FBI that led to 15 years in jail. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3z0WDxq

How Muslim Americans pushed for political prominence post-9/11

US Muslims are voting, running for office and organising - forging their own path - despite bigotry, activists say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ho7Jq1

9/11 should have led to a criminal investigation, not a war

The challenge is to understand how and why the West elected to position al-Qaeda as the counterweight to the US. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tzj63t

Have the BRICS moved the centre of economic and political power?

Representing 45% of the world's population, some of these fast-growing countries have failed to live up to expectations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2XbF7ZP

'Anti-radiation' phone stickers still sold on Amazon

Eight months ago a BBC investigation reported the smartDOT stickers had "no effect". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nmBSdm

South Africa vaccinates children in test of China’s Sinovac jab

Global study to enroll 2,000 participants in South Africa and 12,000 others in Kenya, Philippines, Chile and Malaysia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BWHTS3

Ivy activism: Harvard to divest from fossil fuels

Harvard University, which has the largest endowment of any university, is divesting from fossil fuels. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38YRMC4

Texas passes social media 'de-platforming' law

The US state makes it illegal to ban somebody from social media because of their political views. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3txjRtR

No suicide spike during lockdowns, but experts say threat remains

While lockdowns increased the risk of anxiety and depression, this was offset by increased awareness of mental health. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lgeCe6

New Orleans slowly returns to life amid Hurricane Ida devastation

Power returns to city but rural areas still suffer after Category 4 hurricane delivers 240km/h punch. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3l5J3nq

Brazil’s Amazon deforestation remains high despite slight fall

August deforestation was lower than last year, but rates remain much higher than before Bolsonaro took office. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lgzWAr

Sri Lanka central bank chief steps down as reserve crisis deepens

Country faces dwindling foreign exchange reserves, looming debt repayments and the economic fallout of lockdowns. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3txShwl

The Story Behind the Scenes

Behind the scenes of The Misfits, a movie scripted to tarnish a country’s reputation but then overtaken by real events. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jYePTS

Will teen gaming clampdown deal a knockout to China’s esports?

The attractiveness of a professional gaming career could wane for China’s teens after government restricts gaming times. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38WryAs

9/11 and the racial limitations of religious freedom in America

For the past 20 years, Muslims in the US have been systematically racialised and their civil liberties curbed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lbqtKA

Decades after 9/11, what became of the US’s neoconservatives?

Few willingly describe themselves as 'neoconservative' as the label has fallen away from popular use. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3E4cFdo

UN condemns Taliban violence against peaceful protesters

The UN calls on the Taliban to immediately cease the use of force and the arbitrary detention of peaceful protesters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38SHXWx

Fortnite video chat app Houseparty to close

The developers of the video chat app say they can no longer give it "the attention it deserves". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3laH1lR

Mumbai imposes curbs on major religious festival amid COVID spike

India's financial hub introduces new safety measures and restrictions for Ganesh Chaturthi amid rise in COVID cases. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hkLH7T

Austrian man hid mother’s body in cellar to draw pension: Police

The 66-year-old man kept the mummified body for over a year to receive her social welfare benefits, police say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2X7Np4W

Sri Lanka’s political detainees tortured in custody: Rights group

International Truth and Justice Project report says 15 Tamils were beaten, burned, suffocated and sexually assaulted. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3noqyxc

Infographic: US military presence around the world

The US controls about 750 bases in 80 countries and spends more on its military than the next 10 countries combined. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38Y0bpm

Lebanon’s presidency announces government formation

Presidency announces government formation, ending 13-month deadlock that worsened the country’s economic situation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ldxevj

Philippines vows to ignore China maritime law, seeks US help

Philippine defence chief presses for review of US mutual defence treaty, lobby for advance military equipment. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3E58VZi

Trudeau faces pressure in final debate before Canadian election

Polls show Trudeau's Liberal Party could be threatened by Erin O'Toole's Conservative Party on election day. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lfg8gy

Palestinians hold ‘day of rage’ solidarity protests for escapees