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Markets fell Tuesday on Moderna CEO's comments that existing vaccines may be less effective against the Omicron variant. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xAC8by

‘This is a new wave’: Hundreds of Cubans seek refuge in Greece

Cubans say having fled economic crisis at home, applying for asylum in Greece fraught with challenges. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3I3UyGx

Rich countries must stop blocking the COVID vaccine patent waiver

Access to COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics is part of the human right to health. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cZB8EC

UK competition watchdog orders Meta to sell Giphy

The CMA rules Facebook's purchase of the vast Gif database unfair to competing social-media platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3o4dAEW

Parag Agrawal: India celebrates new Twitter CEO

Parag Agrawal's appointment has made headlines in India where Twitter has over 30 million users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3EcOysL

The Bookmaker: An ancient craft in Ethiopia

An Ethiopian archbishop keeps the ancient craft of parchment bookmaking alive, but he needs a supply of goat skins. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3paxrl7

On the White Nile: A South Sudan businesswoman

An immersive river ride into the world of Rebecca Chol, a spirited and resilient South Sudanese fisherwoman. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3D8ziMi

Brazilian police burn gold miners’ boats in Amazon

The raid comes as president Jair Bolsonaro has pledged a pivot in his permissive approach to deforestation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3d2XPaV

US legislators call for release of environmental lawyer Donziger

Steven Donziger was convicted of contempt of court in October, after years battling Chevron over pollution in Ecuador. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rjAzh5

Spooked by Omicron, Singapore defers expanding reopening plans

A quarantine-free entry policy for vaccinated arrivals in Singapore will not be extended to more countries for now. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xEhWpa

Map: Tracking the Omicron variant

The highly transmissible strain has been detected in at least 19 countries, raising concerns about the spread of COVID. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Ia5xP0

Inquiry finds widespread sexism in Australian parliament

One in three Australian parliamentarians have experienced sexual harassment, a government-backed report has found. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3risA41

New republic Barbados names Rihanna as a national hero

Musician honoured for her 'extraordinary commitment' to Caribbean island as it makes historic political transition. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3D9nJ7v

Cosby prosecutors ask US Supreme Court to restore conviction

A Pennsylvania court in June overturned a conviction on charges the comic drugged and raped a woman. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32B6wqU

Myanmar court delays verdicts in Aung San Suu Kyi’s trial

Verdicts expected to deliver Nobel laureate's first prison sentences since military overthrew postponed to December 6. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lGMT7N

Lebanon wants ‘best relations’ with Saudi Arabia, GCC, Aoun says

President Michel Aoun tells Al Jazeera, Lebanon is seeking to mend ties with Saudi, other GCC states, amid ongoing rift. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pgfdyq

India’s economic recovery gathers pace as Omicron looms

India's GDP is expected to strengthen in the July-September quarter, helped by an uptick in consumer spending. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3d0KlfF

In Thailand, Myanmar exodus a lifeline for COVID-battered economy

Undocumented migrants are filling labour shortages in Thailand as economy rebounds from worst downturn since 1997. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3D7TY6Q

Uganda says it launched joint raids with DRC against ADF

Military spokesperson says 'joint air and artillery raids' targeted the Allied Democratic Forces armed group. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3E98D3g

Middle East Stories

From Lebanon to Palestine, Portal highlights the best Middle East content from Al Jazeera digital. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3D96t22

US stocks rebound after Friday’s Omicron fuelled sell-off

Share prices were battered during Friday's trading session after the WHO called Omicron a 'variant of concern'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CXQPXm

China’s Xi promises 1bn COVID-19 vaccine doses to Africa

Xi pledges to donate 600 million doses of vaccine directly, with a further 400 million doses coming from other sources. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3I6GlbO

FIFA to test semi-automated offside VAR at Arab Cup

Camera system to be set up on the roof of each stadium, information relayed to a video assistant who can alert referee. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lidc3O

Palestine: Femicide highlights need for domestic violence law

The killing of a 30-year-old mother in occupied Ramallah by her husband has caused an uproar among Palestinians. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CXIiDO

‘Hunted’: How Indigenous women are disappearing in Canada

For decades, Indigenous women and girls have been being murdered in British Columbia. These are some of their stories. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dfGsUB

Am I Danish?: Ibrahim vs the Ghetto Laws

Ibrahim questions what it means to be Danish in his fight to stop Denmark’s controversial ghetto laws. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xxWgLz

Nissan boss warns no end in sight to global chip shortage

The Omicron variant could exacerbate the shortage of chips used in cars, Makoto Uchida tells the BBC. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3I5YjLB

Film, music and representation – Skin and Gurinder Chadha

Skin and Gurinder Chadha discuss the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion in the creative industries. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xvKlxS

Manchester United appoints Ralf Rangnick as interim manager

The 63-year-old German, who joins from Lokomotiv Moscow, will be United's interim manager until the end of the season. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rjLkQD

WHO warns Omicron variant poses ‘very high’ global risk

Omicron variant could have 'severe consequences' in some places, WHO says, as the world grapples to halt its spread. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3D7Q8uC

Why Iran may become a latent nuclear state

The gloom over Vienna nuclear talks could bring doom to the Middle East. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3FXNwBi

Cash-strapped Lebanon wakes up to countrywide roadblocks

Protesters across Lebanon blocked roads with burning tyres as local currency hit a historic low. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3d5yFs1

Trump defence secretary sues Pentagon over memoir redactions

Mark Esper says department 'arbitrarily' redacted the manuscript, which details his time in the Trump administration. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3G0AhA3

Kyrgyzstan opposition cries foul after tense election

Irregularities reported in parliamentary vote after election commission's website appeared to suffer technical issues. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/312YtD7

Iran and world powers begin Vienna talks to restore nuclear deal

Both sides have repeatedly questioned each other’s commitment heading into the highly consequential talks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3FTbxcM

Georgia’s ex-leader Saakashvili goes on trial after hunger strike

The trial of former President Mikheil Saakashvili resumes amid a possible six-year jail term for abuse of office. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3D2MXV4

US trial of Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell to begin

Maxwell is accused of grooming girls for the disgraced financier to sexually abuse and faces up to 80 years in prison. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3E6Q1kh

Ethiopia denies attack on Sudan, blames rebels for violence

Ethiopian government spokesman dismisses Sudanese claims that the military had attacked Sudan as 'groundless'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3E2SVGI

Banksy-inspired NFT drives 'seismic' change in art world

The owner of the NFT of 'Warning Sign' will also own a 5% equity stake in the physical artwork. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rdbN2j

Indian Parliament votes to repeal farm laws after Modi’s U-turn

Parliament passes bill to cancel the contentious laws that led to yearlong agitation by tens of thousands of farmers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rqRo9Q

Venezuela’s Maduro calls EU election observers ‘spies’

The observers reported polls saw better conditions than previous years, but raised concerns over some practices. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3G22YN3

India using cyber-volunteers to silence critical voices: Report

Government invites citizen volunteers to flag 'anti-national' content as activists fear creation of surveillance state. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rjysK7

Sri Lankan troops break up Tamil remembrance of civil war dead

Relatives forced out of cemeteries as they attempted to light lamps at graves of loved ones who died in the conflict. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3o0jAOO

Days after its IPO, investors still question Paytm valuations

Over the weekend, Paytm parent reported its first financial results as a public company and saw losses widening. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xvA8Bm

In Iraq, family mourns daughter who drowned crossing to UK

Maryam Nouri, 24, died along with at least 26 other people while trying to cross the English Channel in a flimsy boat. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3o3UE9n

‘Hate won’: Indian Muslim comic says he’s ‘done’ after shows axed

Munawar Faruqui announces retirement after right-wing Hindu groups force cancellation of nearly 12 shows in two months. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3E4mgRg

Japan to bar all foreign visitors over Omicron variant

Prime minister says new rule, which goes beyond initial curbs on arrivals from southern Africa, will start on Tuesday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/317w0ff

Opposition leads after ‘massive’ turnout in Honduras election

Victory for Xiomara Castro could make her Honduras's first female president and first from the left since 2009. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32Ifnav

Asian markets stabilise amid uncertainties over Omicron variant

WHO has stressed little is known about variant, with doctor behind discovery reporting "extremely mild" symptoms. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3E2MmUJ

Blood test offers new hope for people with depression, bipolar

Test would avoid the 'years of trial and error' that currently characterise the disorders' diagnosis and treatment. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3p5jyVn

Macau police arrest 11 for alleged illegal gambling

Arrests come a day after junket mogul Alvin Chau is questioned by police in the special administrative region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3FWh5Du

‘Visionary’ fashion designer Virgil Abloh dies aged 41

Tributes pour in for designer who brought streetwear aesthetic to luxury fashion and championed diversity and inclusion. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3peQQS6

Australia’s forest fires fanned by climate crisis: Study

National science agency says climate 'overwhelming factor' in driving fires, with fire seasons getting longer. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/318SaNE

South African president calls for lifting of Omicron travel bans

Cyril Ramaphosa says travel curbs 'scientifically unjustified' as more countries find cases of highly mutated variant. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3o1oX0e

What triggered tension between Ukraine and Russia?

As Moscow deploys troops along the border, Kyiv is warning of a possible invasion. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cUiJZK

Ethiopian gov’t forces in control of Chifra: State media

Dead bodies 'everywhere on streets' of Afari town as Al Jazeera gains exclusive access to front line of escalating war. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3E1UogB

Iraqi Kurdish family mourns death of Channel shipwreck victim

Maryam Nuri Hama Amin, 24, was among 27 people who died this week trying to cross to the UK from France. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3liXp4H

Morocco suspends all incoming flights over Omicron

Government committee says decision taken because of quick spread of new variant 'in Europe and Africa'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cWb1OH

Omicron: Vaccine nationalism will only perpetuate the pandemic

As wealthy nations continue hoarding vaccines, new dangerous COVID-19 variants will continue emerging. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lg2evF

Will Gambians get justice after Barrow’s deal with Jammeh party?

Ahead of polls, activists pledge to keep up fight after filing report into abuses committed under ex-ruler Yahya Jammeh. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3HTitsa

NSO blacklisting: It is time for the US to end its Cold War ways

Israel will continue exporting harmful surveillance tech unless Washington stops turning a blind eye. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cU93OT

‘Absolute chaos’ in South Africa as flights grounded over Omicron

New Omicron variant of the coronavirus leaves South Africans isolated as countries ban travellers from the region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rgaYG3

UK seeks ‘urgent’ migration talks with Europe after French snub

UK Home Secretary Priti Patel urges joint action after France withdraws invitation to discuss Channel refugee crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3I3uTh6

Czech president appoints coalition leader Petr Fiala as new PM

Fiala leads a bloc of five parties that controls 108 seats in the 200-member lower house of parliament. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cXuQW4

New Omicron cases detected as coronavirus variant spreads: Live

Concern grows as more countries confirm Omicron coronavirus infections and impose travel restrictions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3I0vwIh

Iraq: Court hearing resumes on marriage of 12-year-old girl

Despite the furore surrounding the case, legal scholars say many others do not get the same level of attention. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/311mRVF

Kyrgyzstan holds parliamentary vote amid rising tensions

Vote expected to favour allies of President Sadyr Japarov, who has cemented his grip since coming to power last year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rlLtmN

Riot-hit Solomons begins clean-up as more foreign troops arrive

Honiara residents clean up streets after deadly riots as Australia dispatches more police to keep the peace. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/319GVo8

Dozens on S Africa flights test positive for COVID in Netherlands

National Institute for Public Health 'almost certain' cases are of the new variant Omicron. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32ELurA

Sudan military says several soldiers killed in Ethiopian attack

Military sources tell Reuters at least six Sudanese soldiers were killed in an attack in a disputed border region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cTbmSi

Israel to ban entry of all foreigners over Omicron variant

Ban makes Israel the first country to shut its borders completely in response to the new coronavirus variant. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cW2VWq

‘I’m blind but technology helps me animate’

Elodie Bateson, 11, from Limavady who is blind has become an expert at making short animated movies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3HZS8Zx

More European countries find Omicron cases as concern grows

UK, Germany and Italy latest to find infections of new coronavirus variant as South Africa condemns travel curbs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3FQLHGm

Serbian anti-mining activists block bridges, roads

Environmental groups are angry over a recent referendum reform and oppose a new expropriation law. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32FDSFd

Three killed in Niger as protesters confront French army convoy

At least 18 others wounded after the convoy, which is heading to Mali, ran into trouble in Tera, local mayor says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DYEFyP

How worrying is the new Omicron coronavirus variant?

The world faces yet another variant 'of concern', nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32FmxMH

Reinstated Sudanese PM Hamdok dismisses police chiefs

Medics say dozens of people have been killed as security forces sought to crush weeks of anti-coup protests. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nWWMzy

COVID-hit Czech President Milos Zeman discharged from hospital

President, 77, leaves military hospital in Prague and will name Petr Fiala as prime minister on Sunday, his office says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cSgJRB

Activists hail Tanzania move to lift ban on pregnant schoolgirls

Tanzania became one of the last two countries in Africa to lift a ban against pregnant girls from accessing education. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lzmiJN

Burkina Faso police fire tear gas at anti-government protest

About 100 protesters attempt to march in Ouagadougo to protest against the government's failure to quell violence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3l9zrZC

It is high time we start preparing for future pandemics

And this week's World Health Assembly is a great place to start. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3FT5mFK

What is artificial intelligence and why is it important?

Many recent big advances in tech have one key thing at the heart of then: artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3126Aze

What are algorithms and how do they work?

A huge amount of our lives is influenced by algorithms. Here's how they work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/313MgxP

What are quantum computers and what are they used for?

Companies around the world are racing to create a new generation of computers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ldnkLj

Bitcoin: What are crypto-currencies?

Fans of crypto-currencies say they are the future of money - but at what cost? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cZWXUh

How do you turn off the internet?

How easy would it be for a government to block one of the biggest sources of news and information? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xrLHK3

Algerians vote in local polls to seal post-Bouteflika ‘change’

Election is the third vote under Abdelmadjid Tebboune who promised to reform state institutions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xBuCNS

Blinken calls for negotiations amid Ethiopia military escalation

US Secretary of State expresses concern over escalating fighting between gov't forces and Tigrayan fighters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xrL82G

Turkish lira crisis hits Idlib in Syria

Turkey’s currency crisis spills over into opposition-held Syrian city that adopted the lira more than a year ago. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cQ0WD7

Biden spending plan ‘not good enough’ on immigration: Advocates

US immigration advocates say millions are at risk as reforms face uphill battle amid intense Republican opposition. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3HSKNLk

India’s Serum Institute resumes vaccine exports to COVAX

The world's largest vaccine maker halted most shipments of COVID shots in March as India saw an explosion in infections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cXEQhL

US stocks fall sharply on new COVID-19 strain

The Dow dropped more than 900 points while the S&P is on pace for its worst day since September. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3p9A2Mi

Bitcoin, Ether dip as virus variant spurs broader global sell-off

Bitcoin fell as much as 9 percent to $53,552 while Ether dropped more than 12 percent on Friday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3HW1XYx

More countries restrict travel over new coronavirus variant: Live

Several countries are tightening border controls amid concerns over a new coronavirus strain detected in South Africa. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32rklrS

Colombia protesters faced ‘intentional’ police violence: Report

Amnesty International says over 100 people suffered eye injuries in security force crackdown on mass protests this year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/315r8Y3

‘Change is possible’: Honduras prepares for critical election

Experts raise concern over potential fraud in Sunday’s vote, which could end conservative National Party’s 12-year rule. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CPc9OI

Oil plunges as new coronavirus variant fuels worries

Futures in New York fell below $74 a barrel and global benchmark Brent shed as much as 6 percent, the most since July. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32CFDD5

Mr Goxx, the cryptocurrency-trading hamster, dies

The rodent famous for his financial portfolio and trading cage died peacefully on Tuesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nRVHcm

‘Go through, go,’ Lukashenko tells asylum seekers near EU border

Belarusian leader makes first public appearance near the chaotic border since crisis broke out. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xyGdxa

Countries restrict travel from southern Africa over COVID variant

A growing list of countries, including the UK and Singapore, impose restrictions on travellers from southern Africa. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CWkO1Z

Kyiv ‘thwarts’ coup plot involving Russians; Kremlin denies role

As tensions between the neighbours grow, the Ukrainian president said the planned coup was set for December. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nUF53v

Mobile phone museum celebrates ugly and iconic phones

A new museum showcasing more than 2,000 retro mobile phones launches online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xoiRdz

'World's fastest' all-electric plane and other tech news

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

After early success, Taiwan struggles to exit ‘zero COVID’ policy

The self-ruled island's lack of exposure to COVID-19 has left policymakers hesitant to reopen to the world. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nRtoe6

Ex-head of Brazil Olympic committee sentenced to 30 years in jail

Carlos Arthur Nuzman was allegedly part of group that bought votes in bid for Rio de Janeiro to host 2016 Olympic Games. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xnZz7Y

Mud mosque dating back to the Umayyad era discovered in Iraq

The site dates back about 1,300 years and represents a rare find in an archeologically-rich region of Iraq. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3d6nz6t

Kyrgyzstan detains 15 in ‘coup plot’ before vote

Security services say those detained were planning to make hundreds of young people protest against the vote result. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3116iZo

Channel refugee tragedy tests fragile French-UK ties, fuels fears

French President Macron has slammed Britain's Boris Johnson over his handling of the crisis while NGOs raise alarm. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3E713G4

Our response to COVID-19 cannot be one size-fits-all

The uneven progression of the pandemic and the inequalities in access to vaccines calls for locally tailored approaches. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3p2gAkj

Sudan’s PM Hamdok backed military takeover, says general

General Dagalo tells Al Jazeera that the reinstated leader was part of discussions leading to October military seizure. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lcmWwl

Libya gunmen attack court, stop Gaddafi son’s candidate appeal

The attack prevented Saif al-Islam Gaddafi from lodging an appeal against disqualification from next month's election. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/313LUqr

Sudan’s General Dagalo: Military takeover was the ‘best option’

The deputy chairman of the Sovereign Council of Sudan discusses the country's latest political crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xo5pq3

Migrants brave perilous Darien Gap in desperate trek to US

'Almost turned back before I began': US-bound migrants tell of dead bodies, hazardous terrain of Colombia-Panama border. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cJXABz

On the front lines of ‘the war within Canada’s borders’

In Wet'suwet'en territory, Indigenous land defenders and their supporters say they are fighting for future generations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3HVjYpZ

Afghan women speak up against new Taliban media guidelines

Journalists say the new media 'guideline' is yet another form of control over women, as they vow to continue their work. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30VslRM

UAE air bridge provides military support to Ethiopia gov’t

Al Jazeera investigation finds the UAE is providing extensive support to Ethiopian army in fight against Tigray forces. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ZlDvhF

For British Asians, the word P*ki is haunting and painful

After a top cricketer shared his experiences of abuse, others reflect on how the slur has caused them suffering. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3r9G3uT

Immigration to UK fell by almost 90 percent in 2020

The impact of COVID and Brexit saw immigration fall to the lowest level seen in many years, says ONS. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3E41AbO

EU regulator approves first COVID shot for 5- to 11-year-olds

Bloc joins a growing number of countries including US, Canada, Israel, China and Saudi which have cleared jabs for kids. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xkPvN8

India’s Stolen Youth

101 East investigates how the COVID-19 pandemic led to a spike in child trafficking across India. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3l9iq1B

Can Ethiopia avert deepening turmoil and prioritise peace?

To achieve peace, both sides in Ethiopia's conflict will need to accept some difficult truths. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CTjb4S

Europe’s ‘last dictator’: Who is Belarus’s Alexander Lukashenko?

A brief history of the country's first and only president accused of masterminding a new migration crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DS5ULr

Dozens killed in clashes in Sudan’s restive Darfur

Officials say the dispute between Arab herdsmen was sparked by a 'dispute over camel looting'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nNQlii

Cosmetic surgery social ads banned for under-18s

The UK advertising watchdog says the rules will come into force from May next year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xmj0xT

Democracy vs hypocrisy: Biden’s ‘Summit for Democracy’

Washington has invited 108 countries to attend the virtual conference this December. Who is in the club, and who is out? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30Z8eSA

Danish patrol kills four pirates in Gulf of Guinea: Navy

Frigate Esbern Snare spotted the suspected pirate ship near several commercial ships, says Danish military. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32ClehD

Native Americans share long-ignored Thanksgiving truths

Wampanoag community is telling its Thanksgiving story as nationwide push to recognise Indigenous history in US grows. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DWilG0

Deadliest Channel refugee tragedy raises alarm in France, UK

At least 27 people drowned, including three children, renewing humanitarian concerns and a diplomatic battle. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30Z1nIQ

India court commutes death sentences in photojournalist rape case

High Court commutes death sentences of three men convicted for a 2013 gang rape in Mumbai's Shakti Mills complex. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CRSZaM

The UK is facing an epidemic of violence against women and girls

None of us has the luxury to watch this struggle from afar any more - this is a fight for our lives. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nSpT7f

The UK government is on the wrong side of history… again

Hamas's designation as a terror group in the UK is yet another attempt to suppress pro-Palestinian activism. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cOgTcY

Afghans rely on coal to keep warm as winter cold sets in

Afghans have few options but to burn coal for heat, creating some of the world's most dangerous air. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/313pjdW

Pompeii fresco puzzle to get help from robots

Image recognition will be used to help re-build the past piece by piece. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DRjH4Z

Chinese official tells US ‘no room for compromise’ on Taiwan

China's defence ministry again accused Washington of taking 'provocative' actions related to the island. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3HUR6xS

Ireland says Ethiopia ordered expulsion of four Irish diplomats

Ireland's ambassador and one other diplomat told they could stay but the others had to leave, government says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ZkLzPV

US jobless claims plunge to the lowest level since 1969

The larger than expected drop may be explained by how the government adjusts the raw data for seasonal swings. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DNUs3u

Apple digital-ID scheme delayed to 2022

The delay follows Apple announcing it wanted "sole control" over how US states rolled out the feature. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CPs7se

Prince William derided over Africa population growth remarks

Critics take to social media to slam royal's comments concerning pressures faced by wildlife. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3E0RLve

Tolkien estate blocks JRR Token crypto-currency

Lawyers representing the estate said the product, launched in August, infringed the author's trademark. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3l0xi2r

NFT or non-fungible token is Collins Dictionary's word of the year

"Neopronoun", "cheugy" and "climate anxiety" also make this year's list. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xkXDNJ

A new humanitarian crisis unfolds at the Polish-Belarusian border

Thousands of migrants try to enter European Union but are cut off by military build-up as winter approaches. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3p0l3Ef

Morocco, Israel sign first-ever defence agreement in Rabat

A memorandum of understanding has formalised security cooperation between Morocco and Israel after the Abraham Accords. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xx8eoV

Protests in Bangladesh after ex-PM Zia’s health deteriorates

Opposition supporters stage protests demanding Khaleda Zia be allowed to travel abroad for treatment. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CQeOYt

Russia and Ukraine step up military alert with combat drills

Increased military activity follows weeks of rising tension that have raised the risk of war. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3HS5aYS

Could a COVID-19 vaccine patch be better than injections?

Plus, are low COVID vaccine rates leading to a ‘fourth wave’ in Europe? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nLyEje

Buried Truths: America’s Indigenous Boarding Schools

Fault Lines on the consequences of a century-long US policy designed to dispossess Indigenous children of their culture. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ZmUznE

Sudan PM calls for halt to post-coup firings and hirings

Hamdok orders immediate halt to dismissals and hirings in national and local public institutions after regaining power. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CNbiy3

Six bodies found hanging in violence-ridden Mexican state

The state of Zacatecas has seen an uptick in violence this year as cartels jockey for control of drug smuggling routes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cPY6h7

A Palestinian Israeli Crime Wave

The little-known story of Palestinian Israeli crime gangs and the questions it raises about the Israeli police response. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Zk6JxB

What next for the refugees stranded between Belarus and Poland?

Even if a Belarus-EU deal emerges, analysts say people may be long left in limbo at the border or in detention hubs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DT5YdN

German parties prepare to present governing coalition deal

A Three-way alliance will see Social Democrat Olaf Scholz replace conservative Angela Merkel as chancellor. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xl0s0V

Curfew in Solomon Islands as anti-government protests flare

Authorities in Honiara impose a curfew after protesters set alight buildings, including a police station. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oVfeYG

France’s Benzema gets 1-year suspended sentence in sex-tape case

Real Madrid forward was found guilty of complicity in the attempted blackmail of a former international teammate. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CMQiYm

Ethiopia’s PM has gone to the battlefront: State-affiliated media

Abiy Ahmed on Tuesday vowed to lead 'from the battlefront' after Tigray rebels threatened to march on Addis Ababa. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oQCcjA

Palestinian families face new Israeli demolition threat in Silwan

An Israeli court to decide if some 80 homes in occupied East Jerusalem could be demolished to make way for a park. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CPz4JA

Sweden’s parliament elects Magdalena Andersson as first female PM

Leader of the Social Democrat party confirmed as outgoing Prime Minister Stefan Lofven's successor. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nN3ND6

US to resume talks with Taliban in Qatar: State Department

It will be the second round of talks between the US and Taliban since the group took over Afghanistan in August. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CN3gFo

UAE crown prince to meet Erdogan for talks to ‘improve relations’

Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will meet Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey in first high-level interaction for years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qZ2jHP

Belarus says more than 100 refugees flown home

Minsk claims further repatriation flights will take place on Tuesday as the border crisis rumbles on. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3FHbYa1

100 days of the Taliban | Start Here

Where do things stand in Afghanistan since the Taliban took over? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30V0qRF

Uber takes its first step into the cannabis market

Customers will be able to place orders on the app then pick them up at nearby stores within an hour. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cVflOt

‘Finger-licking good’ insects could be the future of food

'I think everybody realises we need to change our diets,' says expert on edible insects, as global population soars. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30Ox0o0

UNICEF: Generation of children ‘at stake’ in Lebanon crisis

Proportion of Lebanese families sending children to work increased sevenfold between April and October, UN says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cIhTPQ

‘I was handcuffed to a guy who had murdered two people’

Sean Binder recounts his ordeal as one of several activists facing charges relating to refugee rescue work in Greece. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oXFRwd

Sri Lanka: Several killed after boat capsizes off eastern coast

Four children were among the dead, according to security and health officials. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cGVBhg

Iran, IAEA agree to continue dialogue ahead of Vienna talks

UN's nuclear agency chief and Tehran official agree to keep talking but did not provide details about outstanding issues from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3r6Q0Js

VR helps parents visualise child's surgery

Click discovers how VR helps parents decide whether to go through with surgery for their child. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nEZlWN

Turkey’s lira hits record low after Erdogan defends rate cuts

Overall, the lira has lost nearly 40 per cent of its value against the dollar since the start of the year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xdocnM

Hong Kong independence activist jailed for secession

Tony Chung, 20, is the youngest person to be convicted under the new law which has crushed dissent in Hong Kong. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30QI9oi

Sudanese ministers resign in protest against deal with military

Twelve ministers, including minister of foreign affairs, resign against deal between Prime Minister Hamdok and military. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ZkRhRS

US warship sails through Taiwan Strait, first since Biden-Xi meet

Beijing condemned the manoeuvre as an 'attempt to disrupt and undermine regional peace and stability'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CQGvk4

Nicaragua detains former OAS ambassador, critic of Ortega

Edgard Parrales was picked up by unidentified men near his home in Managua, his wife and a rights observer say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DPj2AT

Tributes pour in for victims of Wisconsin parade car ramming

Four of the five killed were affiliated with a dance troupe for grandmothers that regularly perform holiday parades. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cHRq4E

Dreaming of escape: The Pakistani women fleeing domestic violence

Pakistani women who fled abusive relationships share the dreams that inspired them to leave. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cHWuGu

Israel signals readiness to escalate Iran confrontation

PM says Iran is at 'the most advanced stage of its nuclear programme' while condemning efforts to revive nuclear deal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DRprvC

Ukraine’s New York, a war-torn town where some shun Russia

In Eastern Ukraine, one small town is fighting for survival in the shadow of Europe's bloodiest armed conflict. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CKCUDK

India arrests prominent Kashmir rights activist under terror law

The National Investigation Agency arrests Khurram Parvez under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act for 'terror-funding'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30YzPmK

COP26 was a flop but there is still hope

Only revolutionary activism can help save civilisation from a climate catastrophe. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oWBcKT

When Israel invades your home

Under Israeli occupation, Palestinian children are not safe even at their own homes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3r6yRQ7

The ‘net zero’ myth

Setting 'net-zero' goals will not help us rein in global warming. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nCQyVs

Oman, Qatar sign agreements during sultan’s visit to Doha

Gulf states sign agreements covering a range of areas as Haitham bin Tariq Al Said visits Qatar. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cEiQZs

Small businesses bear the brunt of Nigerian separatist lockdowns

Firms in southeastern Nigeria are losing business due to stay-at-home orders announced by separatists in the region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xc1xbl

Biden taps Powell for second term as Federal Reserve chief

Fed governor Lael Brainard was nominated to serve as Fed Vice Chair. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xfwZpd

Bahrain says it foiled planned attack, arrests suspects

Interior ministry says it has confiscated weapons and explosives, arrested people for 'plotting terrorist operations'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3HUPjsX

London theatre show aims to portray Rumi authentically

The diverse cast members bringing to life the story of Sufi poet Rumi hope to dispel Western stereotypes of the region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3FB1tFd

Edge of the Arctic

“It’s no joke. We’re almost under the ocean.” from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3HGAwSr

The devastating ways women suffer at the Poland-Belarus border

Women refugees say they have miscarried, been separated from their children by border guards, and been hospitalised. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3r1g8p8

Dutch COVID riots ‘pure violence’ by ‘idiots’: PM Rutte

Rutte calls riots in Netherlands 'pure violence under the guise of protest' perpetrated by 'idiots'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3czxIbk

Facebook and Instagram encryption plans delayed by Meta until 2023

Meta's plans to protect messages on the platforms are put back until 2023 in a row over child safety. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3czlDmH

Sudan’s Prime Minister: From house arrest to reinstatement

Abdalla Hamdok discusses the political agreement signed with military. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32e37y4

TikTok school abuse: Teachers quitting over paedophile slurs

One school says it called in the police over "very upsetting" allegations on the video-sharing app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oIFcOW

Will printable solar cells reshape buildings?

Lara Lewington visits the labs which have some of the latest innovations in solar energy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nEKeN1

Austria re-enters COVID-19 lockdown as cases soar again in Europe

From Monday, people will be able to leave their homes only for a few specific reasons as blanket restrictions return. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cAfkiq

Chinese tennis player’s call with IOC chief not enough, says WTA

Call aimed at assuaging concerns over Peng's safety following sexual assault allegations not enough, world body says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DGYYka

Israel’s Netanyahu faces key witness in corruption trial

Ex-media adviser Nir Hefetz is expected to deliver damning testimony in the trial of former PM Benjamin Netanyahu. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3FIcuEV

US must ‘accept reality’ and lift sanctions: Iran negotiator

Tehran signals it's ready to keep weathering American sanctions if Vienna nuclear talks do not fulfil its expectations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3x8M5g8

Music, film and breaking down barriers – Gurinder Chadha and Skin

Gurinder Chadha and Skin discuss racism, sexism and growing up as second-generation immigrants in the UK. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kUZxQ8

Egypt used French military support to ‘kill civilians’: Report

Report says French intelligence implicated in at least 19 Egyptian air attacks against civilians between 2016 and 2018. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oSqk0j

Russia accuses West of fuelling ‘hysteria’ over Ukraine tensions

The Kremlin slams claims from Washington that Moscow may be readying to invade Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3r4vBoB

New Delhi lifts construction ban as air quality ‘slowly improves’

Indian capital's Air Quality Index (AQI) on Monday dropped to 303 on a scale of 500, down from 499 nearly a week ago. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Za6vJc

In first, US added to annual list of ‘backsliding’ democracies

The report by International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance says 'visible deterioration' began in 2019. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30Lfp0n

President Xi: China will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia

China's leader makes remarks days after a flare-up with the Philippines in the South China Sea. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oSArSS

Alibaba, Tencent, Baidu fined by China’s competition watchdog

Tech firms ordered to pay $3.4m for 43 antitrust violations amid crackdown on monopolies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DGi8qo

Where is Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai?

Athlete’s sexual assault claims and disappearance from public eye could be a bigger challenge for Chinese government. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xhYYos

Two of 17 missionaries kidnapped in Haiti released

US-based church group welcomes release of two of its members, but says 'our hearts are with the 15 still being held'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3FCK8Mg

WhatsApp privacy policy tweaked in Europe after record fine

WhatsApp is rewriting policies to comply with regulator demands after being issued an enormous fine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cBFcL6

The 99-year-old cyclist who has won a world silver medal

How a former World War Two pilot came second in a cycling competition for older people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kWCLY0

Bulgaria president Radev set to seal re-election: Exit polls

Election comes amid discontent against high-level corruption that ended the decade-long rule of former PM Borissov from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CDwpmm

Teen shot dead in Sudan anti-coup protest after Hamdok reinstated

Medics say 16 year old shot in the head by security forces in Omdurman as protesters reject deal with military. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3FEcd5w

In video call, Chinese tennis player Peng Shaui says she is safe

Peng had disappeared from public view since she made sexual assault allegations against former Chinese vice premier. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cBXpIe

Lewis Hamilton wins inaugural Qatar F1 Grand Prix

Back-to-back wins moves defending champion within eight points of Verstappen. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30H8u8R

Why is the UK planning to outlaw Palestine’s Hamas group?

Fury is growing in Palestine after Britain's interior minister says she is banning Hamas. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CxhkCQ

Key questions answered as Qatar 2022 starts one-year countdown

Al Jazeera answers some key questions with Middle East's first football World Cup just one year away. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3x7lSyL

How ex-players, teammates reacted to Solskjaer’s Man Utd sacking

Solskjaer was sacked by Manchester United after the side lost five out of its last seven Premier League games. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3FDKHFg

Chileans vote for new president to lead transition period

A runoff election between left-wing and far-right frontrunners is expected but not a given. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nCSn4P

Canada’s ‘crying shame’: The fields full of children’s bones

Indigenous survivors of Canada's residential schools tell the stories of those who never made it out. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oKnafj

Sudan’s Hamdok reinstated as PM after political agreement signed

Agreement sees see Hamdok return to lead a transitional government, all political prisoners freed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qXX231

Poland says Belarus still bringing migrants to its border

Polish border guard said Belarusian servicemen brought about 100 migrants and refugees to its frontier Saturday night. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DDxjQZ

That time golf saved the world from war

How a celebrated golf course architect served as a confidential diplomatic troubleshooter for four US presidents. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CDIwjd

Manchester United sack Solskjaer after crushing loss to Watford

Solskjaer fired as manager after heavy defeats, with former player Michael Carrick taking over on temporary basis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3x5gs7m

On Ukraine’s front lines, Europe’s forgotten war grinds on

Conflict continues to blight the lives of civilians still living on the front lines in Ukraine's Donbas region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oHGOIK

Climate Denialism: Can we stop it?

“Be careful what you hear.” from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CGE6YS

Jerusalem: Palestinian-French lawyer fights Israeli deportation

Salah Hammouri's residency status in Jerusalem was revoked over a 'breach of allegiance to the State of Israel'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32n17DV

Bulgaria votes in presidential runoff amid anti-corruption agenda

Frontrunner incumbent President Rumen Radev faces off against academic Anastas Gerdjikov in the runoff. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nBFKqB

What role can nuclear energy play in Africa’s climate transition?

African states should not be denied the opportunity to use nuclear energy, but it should be a solution of last resort. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3FBrUuA

El Salvador to build first ‘Bitcoin City’ backed by BTC bonds

Many Salvadorans are sceptical about Bitcoin and its bumpy introduction has fuelled protests against the government. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cAJMJi

Sudan military to reinstate PM Hamdok in new deal: Mediators

Agreement reportedly will see Hamdok return to lead a transitional government, all political prisoners freed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cOF7nv

Venezuelans vote in regional elections as opposition returns

The polls mark the first time in four years that the main opposition parties will participate in an election. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32loAoZ

Protests erupt over COVID restrictions in Austria, Italy, Croatia

Protesters rally against new restrictions and COVID-19 passes mandated in many European countries. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nAchNA

China downgrades ties with Lithuania over Taiwan

China reduces ties with Lithuania after Taiwan establishes a de facto embassy in Vilnius. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kYlNZd

Peng Shuai: Videos, photos of missing Chinese star posted online

Global Times editor posts video that he says shows Peng Shuai watching a match in Beijing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3x4FPWU

France to send special forces to Guadeloupe after looting, arson

Deployment comes after an overnight curfew failed to quell violent protests against COVID-19 curbs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3HDrEgh

COVID protests in Netherlands turn violent for second night

Rioters in The Hague pelt police with stones and fireworks as protests over COVID measures continue. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3x5Y9Ps

Al-Shabab suicide bomber kills prominent journalist in Mogadishu

Abdiaziz Mohamud, known for making programmes critical of the armed group, targeted while leaving restaurant. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3x5NjJ4

What is behind India’s U-turn on its farming laws?

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the government will withdraw a set of controversial farming laws. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3FqzBDI

Thousands march in France protesting violence against women

Demonstrations come amid growing outrage over women killed by their partners. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qWWkmY

DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi orders mining licences audit

Congolese leader says measure is aimed at combatting fraud within the lucrative sector. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Z7dnqR

Pressure mounts on Solskjaer as Watford hammer Manchester United

Watford's four goals, captain Maguire's red card seal sorry outing for Manchester United in the Premier League. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oITgIl

‘Last hope’: Lebanese abroad seek a say at polls

More than 210,000 members of diaspora have registered to vote in crisis-hit country's upcoming parliamentary election. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CCUauT

Lewis Hamilton on pole for inaugural Qatar F1 Grand Prix

Mercedes driver beats championship rival Verstappen who qualified second for Sunday's race. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cv0hGS

Houthis say drone attacks target several Saudi cities

Saudi-led coalition later said it attacked 13 targets in Yemen during a military operation against the group. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cupKAg

Green Hydrogen: The new scramble for North Africa

European plans for hydrogen energy projects in North Africa smack of green colonialism. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3FC6RrQ

Austrian far-right Freedom Party protests against COVID measures

Freedom Party supporters among thousands protesting in Vienna against COVID lockdown and mandatory vaccinations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qPZUz8

Qatar welcomes ILO report despite admitted data gaps

Organisation says most workers who suffered occupational injuries came from Bangladesh, India and Nepal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3HFcG9r

China slams ‘irresponsible’ UN comments on jailed journalist

UN, rights groups have urged Beijing to release Zhang Zhan, who was jailed for her coverage of China's COVID-19 response. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DAtjks

Iran’s IRGC seizes foreign tanker for smuggling diesel

The Revolutionary Guards say the unnamed foreign ship was carrying 150,000 litres of diesel. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30Ngvc0

Sudan’s military coup and the stifling of speech

Net blocking and journalist arrests, Sudan's junta is stifling speech. And the rise of a far-right French journalist. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lfoGFp

Sudan anti-coup protest death toll rises to 40 as teenager dies

Teenager succumbs to his wounds after being shot in head by live rounds days earlier, taking protest death toll to 40. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DNnpME

Thousands protest in Iran’s Isfahan to demand revival of river

Protesters gather on the dried up riverbed of the Zayandeh Rud River, demanding action to return water to the river. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3x5iPqT

Facebook gives users 'more control' over news feed

Facebook says it is testing controls to let users see more content from friends and less from groups. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CrS3tK

After COP26 letdown, can India’s Gen Z climate warriors prevail?

Al Jazeera spoke with young Indian disruptors and innovators who aren’t waiting for world leaders to take action. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nwZBaj

Global investment money is flooding into Africa’s fintechs

Fintech startups drew more than 60 percent of all venture funding that flowed into Africa last quarter. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3HBRIs2

Further tragedy as baby dies, woman miscarries in Polish forests

The Belarus border crisis persists, with medics reporting cases of serious illness and death in freezing temperatures. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oDy0nc

Booster vaccines to be added to NHS Covid Pass for travel

People in England will be able to prove they have had a third dose, enabling travel to some countries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3HAvGWO

Sceptical opposition participating in Venezuela regional polls

Opposition will contest elections on Sunday, to be monitored by the EU observers, for the first time in four years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ld2D27

Longest partial eclipse in centuries bathes Moon in red

The partial lunar eclipse was the longest since 1440, lasting more than three hours and 28 minutes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qNgks2

Palestine festival fetes films on life under Israeli occupation

Palestinian films awarded during six-day film festival, which showcased 60 different Arab and independent films. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CAdWqN

China’s FOBS test was not a ‘Sputnik moment’

However, the current trends still indicate a dangerous trajectory towards a new arms race between the US and China. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Z1Fckc

Belarus bringing hundreds in trucks to cross into EU: Poland

Despite diplomatic attempts to ease the crisis, Warsaw says it has detained more people who tried to enter EU overnight. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qTcYns

UN sounds alarm on Somalia’s ‘rapidly worsening’ drought

The drought has already forced an estimated 100,000 people to flee their homes in search of food, water and pasture. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DKtiu0

Why I left Hong Kong

The national security law and its chilling effect on our civil liberties compelled me to leave my home. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3x4DHhZ

Hamas reacts with fury as Britain moves to ban group

UK Home Secretary Priti Patel is pushing to ban the Palestinian movement under the Terrorism Act. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3HxQazz

Pets can ring owners with DogPhone and other tech news

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

AB de Villiers: South African cricketer announces retirement

De Villiers announces his retirement from all forms of cricket after a stellar 17-year career, scoring over 20,000 runs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qT6kO6

Austria to enter national lockdown, make vaccinations compulsory

Austria becomes first Western European nation to reimpose broad and strict measures as COVID-19 cases hit fresh records. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CyDtke

Biden to hold Africa summit to boost cooperation: Blinken

The announcement comes during the US secretary of state's first official trip to sub-Saharan Africa. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xb1bC4

Armenia and Azerbaijan’s new-old border war

Baku and Yerevan again clashed over the control of frontiers defined by Soviet cartographers, raising fears of conflict. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30BOvry

Thousands of Afghans seek temporary US entry, only 100 approved

More than 28,000 Afghans have applied for admission to US, but only about 100 have been approved since Taliban takeover. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Z5NzeI

Iran condemns US sanctions over bid to meddle in 2020 vote

US indicts two Iranians over online 'disinformation, threat' campaign to influence US voters in presidential elections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/326WXzK

North American leaders hail ties but fail to resolve tensions

In first US, Canada, and Mexico summit in five years, strains over trade and immigration loomed large. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CyMUjF

Timeline: Indian farmers’ yearlong protests against farm laws

Indian PM says he would repeal controversial laws as the sudden concession comes ahead of elections in critical states. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nu2I2P

DRC: Virunga National Park announces birth of 2 mountain gorillas

The mountain gorilla population has increased fivefold in 40 years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kQyTrA

Minsk proposes plan to ease Belarus-Poland border crisis

President Alexander Lukashenko's government pledges to send 5,000 migrants and refugees home if EU accepts 2,000 people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3x2S1HM

US issues religious freedom ‘concern’ list, removes Nigeria

US removes Nigeria from list of 'countries of particular concern' regarding religious freedom, adds 10 other countries. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oCY5CN

Turkey’s central bank cuts rates again, lira sinks to record low

Central bank cuts borrowing costs for third month running to 15%, and with inflation running at nearly 20%. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oEhtPS

China’s rise and America’s decline spell conflict

Monday's summit between Xi and Biden addressed everything from trade to security and human rights, but resolved nothing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3clZF6x

Hundreds of Iraqis repatriated from Belarus amid border crisis

The boarding gate was busy for the Iraqi government's charter flight, but many more Iraqis remain in Belarus and Poland. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Du2E8X

Can NFTs help save rhinos from poachers?

A rhino conservationist has turned to the world of non-fungible tokens to help fund efforts to keep poachers at bay. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Hygidt

US warns pilots of possible ‘surface-to-air fire’ in Ethiopia

An FAA advisory warns clashes between government forces and TPLF could threaten flights if fighting reaches the capital. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Ftr56M

The narrow path to freedom

On this year's UNESCO World Philosophy Day, we need philosophy more than ever before. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3crlWjo

North American leaders to curb methane, boost vaccines: Officials

The leaders of Canada, Mexico and the US are set to hold their first joint meeting in five years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cpezJ9

Polish forces intimidate media near Belarus border: Journalists

Several reporters tell Al Jazeera they were verbally abused and handcuffed while authorities searched their equipment. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wYxLXs

Georgia’s hunger-striking ex-president in ‘critical’ condition

Human rights ombudsman warns Saakashvili, the jailed 53-year-old, may soon face potentially fatal health complications. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CsTrfH

Libya’s former interior minister to make presidential bid

Fathi Bashagha joins list of presidential candidates including Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, Khalifa Haftar, and Aguila Saleh. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30yeqRr

Syria: Death and distress for Idlib’s children

At least 60 children in Idlib were killed in air raids in just five months as tensions flare. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3HqTCvA

Edouard, Ferland Mendy slam media mix-ups with accused Benjamin

Footballers complain about media using their images to accompany stories about Benjamin Mendy, who is accused of rape. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3l8O2on

Afghanistan ‘on the brink of catastrophe’: UN envoy

UN envoy to Afghanistan urges the international community to find ways to provide financial support to Afghan people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oCd7ZK

In Nigeria’s Lagos, a bus ride with a stranger who dies of COVID

Pastor Dr Sharp Sharp, a charismatic fixture around Oshodi bus terminal, was trying to get ahead in life. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3FoEihi

Did the United States commit war crimes in Syria?

The New York Times exposed new details about a 12-minute bombing campaign by US forces that could be a war crime. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kMO1Gr

Japan, South Korea territorial dispute derails US press event

The latest spat over the disputed islets arose during a US, South Korea and Japan trilateral meeting in Washington, DC. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CnflRz

India to probe Kashmir civilian killings, residents say ‘eyewash’

Governor orders inquiry into Monday's gun fight day after families of slain civilians are detained for demanding bodies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3HyBaB9

Aguila Saleh: Who is Libya’s house speaker?

A divisive figure allied with military commander Khalifa Haftar, Saleh recently announced his candidacy for president. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32cT4JM

UAE, Israel to develop unmanned military, commercial vessels

Emirati and Israeli state-owned weapons makers sign a deal to jointly design vessels on final day of Dubai Airshow. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CEUbi1

IAEA’s Grossi to visit Tehran ahead of Vienna nuclear talks

Rafael Grossi will meet with Iran’s new foreign minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, and nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CjsGdu

Erdogan vows to keep pushing for lower interest rates, lira falls

Erdogan renews his push for lower borrowing costs a day before central bank meets to decide interest rates. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32asRLT

Polish minister warns Belarus border crisis could last months

Defence Minister Mariusz Blaszczak cautions situation may not be 'resolved quickly' after clashes on Tuesday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Hp9Mpr

EU-funded Palestinian school faces Israeli demolition

A school catering to Bedouin communities is one of 17 chain-schools facing demolition for lacking a permit. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kKg752

Star Trek Discovery fans angry as new season is pulled days before launch

Star Trek: Discovery's fourth season was due to launch outside North America on Netflix on Friday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32akTCt

Poland-Belarus migrant crisis: Where does the EU stand?

The bloc is failing to unify because of political disagreements, according to experts. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kNj6tk

Ding Ding! Crazy Frog to make a comeback in December

The infuriatingly infectious amphibian topped the charts around the world in 2005 with Axel F. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CoDNlA

It is time for global action against cervical cancer

COVID-19 is the wake-up call for health equity: Let’s use it to help women rise from the nightmare of cervical cancer. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nm8LGD

Taliban calls on US Congress to release frozen Afghan assets

The $9.5bn in frozen assets and loans threatens to worsen humanitarian crisis in country, group says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kHsmPW

COVID-19 infections soar to record in Czech Republic

Surge comes amid sluggish mass vaccination campaign and as neighbouring countries also face uptick in cases. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wVeBBN

Mexico allows some in migrant caravan to stay, others push to US

The caravan set off from southern Mexico in late October, with numbers dwindling amid gruelling conditions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ovrPS8

Rubbish sifting robots recycle demolition waste

A recycling plant is using machines to stop valuable materials in building waste being incinerated. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YUSb7n

Could this gene double your risk of dying from COVID-19?

A gene more prevalent among some ethnic groups worsens risk of respiratory failure. But there are other factors at play. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32a823b

Syrian ‘hero’ swimmer among dozens facing trial in Greece

Volunteers who worked on Lesbos, including Sarah Mardini, face spying charges that could see them jailed for years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nmOtwA

Colombia nun freed after 4-year captivity in Mali returns home

Sister Gloria Cecilia Narvaez had been held by an al-Qaeda-linked group from February 2017 to her release on October 9. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3HwG0iA

Amazon to stop accepting Visa credit cards in UK

The online giant says high Visa fees mean it won't process credit card transactions from 19 January. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3FrAtHY

LA's Staples Center to be renamed after cryptocurrency firm

The Staples Center in Los Angeles will be renamed the Crypto.com Arena in a $700 million deal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3np73nQ

Comic Vir Das under Hindu nationalist fire over ‘two Indias’ jab

Comedian and actor forced to defend himself after he is accused of 'insulting the country' during a performance in US. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DpBsIr

Eight troops killed in Azerbaijan-Armenia border clashes

Baku and Yerevan trade barbs as flare-up along shared border threatens fragile ceasefire agreement. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wSnWKV

As food and energy prices soar, Sri Lankans go without

Sri Lankan government's efforts to hold on to foreign exchange reserves blamed for creating shortages of basic goods. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DBBdd2

FedEx to shut crew base in Hong Kong amid tightening COVID rules

Move comes as international cargo hub doubles down on a strict 'zero COVID' policy to align with mainland China. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nqh2Jq

ICC forms group to assess the future of cricket in Afghanistan

The cricket governing body will be deciding whether Afghanistan can continue as a full member under Taliban rule. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cpuV4g

Turkey offers to support talks to resolve Lebanon-GCC crisis

Turkish foreign minister meets with top Lebanese officials in Beirut, calls for dialogue to end crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nkjT6Q

UK Muslim who died ‘trying to save’ woman’s life hailed as hero

Ali Abucar Ali, 20, reportedly intervened after a pensioner was attacked in west London. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CfO4QU

Panel of inquiry finds Nigerian army culpable in Lekki ‘massacre’

Leaked report confirms dozens of casualties, details efforts to cover up 2020 shooting of unarmed protesters in Lagos. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3HspSOX

Germany halts Nord Stream 2 pipeline approval, gas prices soar

The US and some European nations have opposed pipeline over concerns it will make Europe more dependent on Russian gas. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kJVJRo

Snatched away: The Indigenous women taken on the Highway of Tears

Jennie was walking home from school when two men pulled over and shouted that they 'should teach her a lesson'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30DgSWB

Armenia, Azerbaijan say clashes erupt at border

Yerevan reports fatalities, saying number of casualties was being verified, in battle that re-emerged a year after war. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3chRisz

Polish Muslims bury Syrian, 19, who drowned near Belarus border

Ahmad al-Hasan's body was found in a river in eastern Poland after he drowned while trying to cross over from Belarus. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wUQQdo

Residential Schools: Canada’s Indigenous Shame

“The goal was to kill the Indian in the child.” from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oxutGY

Halo Infinite given early multiplayer launch for 20th anniversary

Microsoft releases the free multiplayer part of its latest title three weeks early. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3HrPNGp

Planned Cuba protests fizzle amid police deployment, confinement

Prominent dissidents say they were confined to their homes as police flooded the streets to head off planned protests. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qNhZxT

Clashes erupt at Belarus-Poland border as refugee crisis unfolds

Polish forces used tear gas and water cannon on refugees who allegedly threw stones at border guards. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kGKWYt

Do Scottish nationalists really want another referendum now?

Momentum is currently with the unionists and the SNP and Green Party know this. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kJzXgC

Syrian president abolishes position of Grand Mufti

Al-Assad issues decree effectively sacking Syria's Grand Mufti Ahmad Hassoun, the highest Islamic authority in Syria. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wSw9if

Infographic: The world nuclear club

While 32 countries generate atomic energy, nine have nuclear weapons and seven countries have both. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CfmJhK

With dozens in limbo, Denmark pressured to reverse refugee policy

The gov't has asked at least 90 Syrians to return to 'safe' Syria. Many are now languishing in deportation facilities. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30v7aoL

Candidacy of Gaddafi’s son, Haftar creates ‘farcical’ Libya vote

Analysts, citizens warn Libya faces return to chaos as Saif al-Islam Gaddafi and Khalifa Haftar seek presidential run. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cntX8F

For Taiwanese, the threat of a Chinese invasion is part of life

After decades of living with the threat of war, we cope by being both highly tense and unexpectedly relaxed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ci39a2

Israeli judges postpone key testimony in Netanyahu’s fraud trial

Former Israeli PM's corruption trial resumed on Tuesday, but former aide Nir Hefetz's testimony has been postponed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kGocYs

Indian city to remove non-vegetarian food stalls from main roads

Authorities in Ahmedabad order removal of non-vegetarian food stalls from main roads - fourth city in Gujarat to do so. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DqNQaY

Refugee crisis deepens at the Polish-Belarusian border

Bleak images show the reality thousands are facing on the EU's eastern border as a humanitarian disaster looms. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kFWM55

Israel energy minister says UAE oil pipeline should be cancelled

Opposition from environmental groups has forced the Israeli gov't to reconsider one of its biggest deals with the UAE. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oA5tPu

UN releases funds for Ethiopia aid as humanitarian crisis deepens

UN aid chief says funds released for emergency operations in the north and as early response to drought in the south. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31S0rpF

A statistical review of cricket’s T20 World Cup

A look at the highs and lows of the T20 World Cup that was won by Australia on Sunday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3niJM73

Online hate speech rose 20% during pandemic: 'We've normalised it'

A new report by charity Ditch the Label analysed 263 million conversations between 2019 and 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oz2nuU

Inflation: Nigeria consumer prices fall for 7th month straight

Falling food prices led the move lower in Nigeria's headline inflation rate. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2YMqL3l

India opens to fully vaccinated foreign tourists

This is the first time since March 2020 that India has allowed foreign tourists on commercial flights to enter country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wMvU8j

Trump adviser Bannon turns himself into FBI

Bannon, 67, is expected to make his initial appearance in federal court later on Monday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kE0Y56

In Poland’s forests, refugees fall gravely ill amid border row

Two Syrian brothers were found shivering and barely conscious in the woods overnight, as a punishing winter looms. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kENwxY

Apple digital ID scheme comes with conditions and costs

Apple's digital driver's licence scheme has strict stipulations and may costs taxpayers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ne0C74

Shell to drop ‘Dutch’ from name, relocate HQ to London

A court in The Hague ruled in May that Shell must slash its emissions harder and faster than it had planned. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3otVfQr

Trump Organization sells Washington, DC hotel, name to be changed

New owners will rebrand Trump Washington, DC hotel as Waldorf Astoria, sources tell Bloomberg. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DhVG6E

Havana Syndrome: an act of war or just an act?

Are US diplomats and CIA emissaries really subjected to mysterious 'neurological attacks' around the world? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DldhdQ

What’s Putin’s gain in the Belarus migrant crisis?

The Kremlin has shielded Lukashenko from Western ostracism and propped his economy with multibillion loans. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kAzo96

Death toll from Sudan anti-coup protests rises, medics say

More than 200 people wounded in Sudan's latest anti-coup protest, including 100 by 'live bullets', medics say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qTk4Zd

Iran, Turkey hope to sign ‘cooperation road map’ in Erdogan visit

After meeting his Turkish counterpart, Iran's foreign minister says the road map will aim to boost bilateral ties. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CiOcik

‘No way I’m going back to Iraq’: Iraqi Kurds flee to Belarus

As the asylum seeker crisis continues to brew between Belarus and the EU, Iraqi Kurds tell tales of agony and helplessness. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DkLU3B

India court grants bail to women journalists

Journalists Samriddi Sakunia and Swarna Jha were arrested for reporting on anti-Muslim violence in Tripura state. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wOQt43

The health of India’s healthcare sector

Host Faye D’Souza unpacks how the COVID-19 pandemic exposed under-investment, inequality in India’s healthcare system. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ChCZyE

S-400 delivery to India has begun: Russian official

Indian experts say US sanctions unlikely as delivery of the advanced missile system begins, Russian media report. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3FipXmt

Taiwan tensions likely to dominate Biden-Xi virtual talks

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the US and its allies will 'take action' to defend Taiwan from China. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ouoBhH

Philippines President Duterte to run for Senate in 2022 vote

The move ends speculation that Duterte would run for vice president against his daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3orSwqR

US journalist Danny Fenster released from Myanmar prison

Washington had called Myanmar's jailing of Fenster an 'unjust conviction of an innocent person'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3HpZup5

US slams Cuba ‘intimidation tactics’ before planned protests

Havana has banned Monday's planned march, which comes after rare demonstrations broke out in the island country in July. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ccGRq3

EU to widen sanctions on Belarus amid border crisis: Live updates

Thousands remain stranded at the freezing frontier as the EU prepares to hit Minsk with fresh sanctions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cfns7T

Attack on Burkina Faso defence outpost kills at least 20

The attack comes two days after seven police officers were killed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30tXdbI

Is a new international convention to protect refugees needed?

Belarus-EU refugee standoff is the latest example of the UN refugee convention under strain. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CrZKjL

Gov’t withdraws support for Miss South Africa at Israel event

Gov't says it is disassociating itself from organisers' decision to take part in Miss Universe pageant in Israel. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Di5fTh

In Pictures: Tunisians rally to denounce Saied’s power grab

The president in late July sacked the prime minister, suspended parliament and granted himself judicial powers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3F9Z18m

Exit polls suggest tight race in Bulgaria parliamentary election

Centre-right GERB party of ex-PM Boyko Borissov ahead in three surveys, while new centrist group leads in another. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/322slPZ

Australia beat New Zealand to win 2021 T20 World Cup final

New Zealand lose yet another final after Australia's power-packed batting lineup chase down 172. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DgOS9s

AU envoy warns Ethiopia talks will fail without ceasefire

Olusegun Obasanjo, who leads international push to end conflict, appeals to warring sides to halt military operations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3c9jWvZ

Thai protesters call for royal reforms again after court ruling

Constitutional Court ruled activists' call for royal reforms amounted to bid to 'overthrow constitutional monarchy'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30lM50F

450 settler attacks on Palestinians in two years: Israeli NGO

Israeli forces are not intervening to stop the attacks in most cases, and often actively join in, B'Tselem says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DheYcs

At Poland-Belarus border, people decry ‘weaponisation’ depiction

Stranded refugees and migrants say they are in dire need of help as row between European Union and Belarus escalates. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3HlKFUd

Austria orders nationwide lockdown for unvaccinated

The move prohibits unvaccinated individuals from leaving their homes except for basic activities. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kAeuqA

Two major quakes hit southern Iran one minute apart; one dead

The powerful tremors were also felt in nearby provinces, as well as in Dubai. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nb3Ubc

Infographic: What has your country pledged at COP26?

With the annual climate change summit over, what have world leaders achieved at COP26? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30xMn4i

‘Please save us’: Refugees face death at Poland-Belarus border

People are dying of cold and hunger at the doors of Europe, Nidal Ibrahim tells Al Jazeera from the Belarusian border. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DfC6rV

De Klerk was merely a footnote in South African history

The late South African politician tried and failed to leave a meaningful mark along South Africa's democratic path. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3chb1bD

AU troops sentenced to death for civilian killings in Somalia

Two soldiers sentenced to death and three others given 39-year prison terms each for killing seven civilians. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wSwBwU

US military hid air raids that killed dozens in Syria: Report

New York Times investigation finds that up to 64 women and children may have been killed in the March 2019 air raids. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CgrlUT

Son of former Libyan leader Gaddafi to run for president

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi registered as a presidential candidate for the December 24 poll, the electoral commission says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qQmZBV

Tunisians protest against President Saied’s power grab

Thousands of people gather near Tunisia's suspended parliament to protest against President Saied's power grab. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cajsWf

Palestinian rights activists defiant over Israeli spyware hacks

Palestinian activists targeted by Israeli criminalisation and surveillance pledge to keep working amid threats. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Dj8ucU

Sudan security forces arrest Al Jazeera bureau chief in Khartoum

Al Jazeera calls for immediate release of El Musalmi El Kabbashi, who was arrested in a raid by security forces. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wIaWaF

The last warrior of Africa’s ‘Forgotten Army’: Gambia and WWII

Ebou Janha, 102, is the only surviving veteran of a regiment of Gambian soldiers who fought for the British in Burma. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cauuLb

Yemen’s Houthis re-enter Hodeidah after gov’t-allied forces leave

Pro-government forces withdrew from the port city, saying they were redeploying according to a 2018 ceasefire deal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30o7qGk

Argentina votes in midterms amid pressure on President Fernandez

Nearly half the lower-house Chamber of Deputies seats are up for grabs, as well as a third of the Senate. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CefAOH

Zimbabwe is set on tackling climate change

But to have a chance at making a difference, it needs sanctions imposed by the West to be lifted. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CcHJ8U

Turkey rebuffs French call for troop withdrawal from Libya

Senior Turkish official says Turkish presence in Libya has helped maintain stability in the North African country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3FiA0YT

Bulgarians vote in elections for third time this year

Bulgarians head to the polls again after inconclusive April and July general elections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nejrqB

Five protesters killed as Sudanese rally against military coup

At least five killed as pro-democracy protesters took to the streets across Sudan to oppose the military's takeover. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cafrRW

T20 World Cup: Australia, New Zealand vie for elusive crown

Teams to meet in the final of the T20 World Cup on Sunday after thrilling, unlikely wins in the semi-finals. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30sytk6

‘Betrayal of people, planet’: World reacts to COP26 climate pact

Mixed reactions as UN, US, China welcome climate pact and activists denounce more 'blah blah blah' from global talks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3naeFdQ

COP26: What’s in the Glasgow Climate Pact?

UK, the host of COP26, says Glasgow Climate Pact keeps alive hopes of averting the worst impacts of global warming. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3HjLI78

COP26: Countries strike climate deal with coal compromise

Revised deal adopted after last-minute change regarding coal, which drew complaints from vulnerable states and others. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3CePTO2

What has the COP26 climate summit achieved?

UN conference in Glasgow reveals huge global divides on tackling climate crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30jLFb3

What’s the legacy of South Africa’s last apartheid-era president?

Death of FW de Klerk draws mixed reactions in South Africa and beyond. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3caa3y2

Dozens of Maoist rebels killed in India gun battle

Three special commandos also wounded in the hours-long clash in the dense forests of Gadchiroli district. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nbH9nm

Delhi shuts schools as it mulls ‘pollution lockdown’

Indian capital's poor air quality would likely run until at least November 18 due to 'low winds'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3D9Fm7Y

Dozens of inmates killed in latest Ecuador prison clashes

Police say 58 prisoners killed, 12 wounded in another round of violence to hit Penitenciaria del Litoral in Guayaquil. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DdnJ7l

Thousands rally in DRC capital against electoral commission pick

Protesters in Kinshasa reject last month's appointment of a new poll body head by President Felix Tshisekedi. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wKB705

Afghanistan: Deadly explosion hits mainly Shia suburb of Kabul

Explosion goes off in a minivan in Dasht-e Barchi area in the west of Afghan capital, officials say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kTMEG3

India: Border state ambush kills five soldiers, two civilians

Suspected rebels ambushed a convoy of India’s paramilitary soldiers in northeastern state of Manipur, officials say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3FeVB4a

Sudan deploys military across Khartoum amid anti-coup protests

Protests come two days after coup leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan reappointed himself head of the Sovereign Council. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3HmoywX

Rights groups decry Poland’s ban on media at Belarus border

Poland denies journalists access to border with Belarus as thousands of people remain stranded amid a geopolitical row. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Fe4s6s

Ecuador’s Rafael Correa: Exiled and convicted

The former president of Ecuador discusses if he plans a political comeback. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wEQd7y

Tigray rebels killed dozens of civilians: Ethiopia rights body

Ethiopian Human Rights Commission says rebels killed at least 184 people in Amhara region in July and August. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3C9y0Qx

New COP26 draft deal urges coal curbs, faster climate action

As UN climate talks go overtime, draft texts urge accelerated curbs on coal and 'inefficient' fossil fuel subsidies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3c4YoAF

Hate speech and misinformation in Ethiopia’s war

As Ethiopia's conflict escalates, so does the information war. Plus challenges for Poland’s most watched news channel. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30lhn77

Qatar to act as US diplomatic representative in Afghanistan

US Secretary of State Blinken and Qatar Foreign Minister Al Thani sign 'strategic dialogue' agreements in Washington. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DmR1Ag

Poland-Belarus: Humanitarian fears grow as child reportedly dies

Poland must allow big NGOs to work on the ground given the scale of the crisis, say grassroots activists. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30oGerg

COP26: Pressure mounts as climate summit enters final hours: Live

Countries at COP26 remain at odds over several issues including how rich nations should compensate poor ones. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3n8ue5C

With oil boom, Guyana walks a tightrope on growth and climate

‘It’s like going into the telegraph business now when we are talking about 5G cellular,’ says one economist. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DaDSdP

Venezuela judge grants appeals to detained US oil execs

The so-called 'Citgo 6' have been held since 2017, with the US accusing Caracas of using the group as a bargaining chip. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3orlqYb

Apple to fix iPhone 13 Face ID screen repair glitch

The firm promises a software update to enable unofficial repairers to replace broken iPhone screens. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oohbfV

Lawyer in Arbery murder trial asks for ‘no more Black pastors’

The lawyer made the comments after civil rights leader Reverend Al Sharpton met Arbery's family at the trial. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wCgGmc

Is nuclear power the way forward to combat the climate crisis?

Nuclear power can go horribly wrong and is notorious for cost overruns, but it is gaining high-profile champions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oFvkFR

Tunisia MP jailed for sexual harassment in landmark case

Zouhair Makhlouf's case marks first time a high-profile figure has faced prosecution for sexual wrongdoing in Tunisia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3omd1VJ

Is Iran losing some of its grip on Shia militias in Iraq?

The assassination attempt on Iraqi PM Mustafa al-Kadhimi has brought the divisions within pro-Iran militias to the fore. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30oWM2b

Concern grows over Atlantic Ocean ‘conveyor belt’ shutdown

Effects of climate change are slowing a key ocean circulation system with immense consequences for Earth’s climate. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3om4r9y

Rwandan YouTube star jailed for ‘humiliating’ state officials

Dieudonne Niyonsenga, whose YouTube channel has more than 15 million views was sentenced to seven years in prison. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ngN5vH

How to address the sexual violence epidemic in Ethiopia?

To end sexual and gender-based violence for good, we need to acknowledge the problem is not tied only to conflict. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30aJki5

Turkmenistan’s dissidents fear crackdown in Turkish exile

Turkmen exiles in Turkey say they face the threat of arbitrary arrest and deportation, as well as violent attacks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ormfAl

Robot gives needle-free injections and other tech news

LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Ce0iJI

Eco-friendly greenhouses grow food with waste heat

Tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers are being grown with warmth harnessed from a water treatment works. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Hi4rQI

US: Blinken to make first official visit to sub-Saharan Africa

US secretary of state to visit Kenya, Nigeria and Senegal, but crises in Ethiopia, Sudan and Somalia will loom large. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wDT28R

The climate crisis is about the Global South’s present

Not the Global North's future. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wEz3H6

Belarusian airline stops flying Middle East citizens from Turkey

State-owned carrier bars Syrians, Yemenis and Iraqis boarding flights at Ankara's request as migrant crisis grows. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ktcyQo

Blast hits mosque in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province: Reports

An unnamed Taliban official told AFP new agency that the blast in the Spin Ghar area caused fatalities and injuries. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ooM5oh

France hosts Libya conference ahead of polls in war-torn nation

Libya's eastern-based forces agree to repatriate 300 foreign mercenaries ahead of December elections amid tensions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2YFAzw1

Are aid agencies helping Haiti or making things worse?

Haiti remains one of the poorest places in the world, despite billions in aid dollars allocated to the country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qsPqpa

Hong Kong ‘Captain America’ protester sentenced for slogans

Ma Chun-man sentenced to more than five years in prison for chanting pro-independence slogans during demonstrations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3koYRlO

Fire at Romanian COVID-19 hospital kills two elderly patients

Deadly blaze at hospital in central city of Ploiesti marks fourth such incident at healthcare facilities within a year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3D6JQMP

South Africa’s last apartheid president FW de Klerk dies

Former South African President FW de Klerk, who oversaw the end of apartheid in South Africa, has died at the age of 85. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3opNRWy

Flashpoint: China and Taiwan

101 East investigates rising tensions between China and Taiwan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30cStGS

Bridging the digital gap for newly-arrived Afghans in the UK

Charities and businesses are helping evacuees from Taliban rule get online, access education and contact loved ones. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3D8KKbp

Migrants stuck at Belarus-Poland border used as “political pawns”

Tensions are rising along the Belarus-Poland border. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3c4eQkq

Suit accusing Hindu group of forced labour widens to 5 US states

The lawsuit says Hindu sect trafficked workers from India and forced them into labour at Hindu temples across the US. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2YEpvPS

COP26: Could oysters help to save Bangladesh from rising seas?

Some of Bangladesh’s islands are vanishing due to climate change. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2YEo7g8

The Women of Standing Rock: Fighting the Dakota Access Pipeline

At the Standing Rock protests, Indigenous American women united to protect their land and water. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qt6z1S

Ancient Olympia to be digitally preserved

Ancient Olympia to be preserved in a new deal between the Greek government and Microsoft. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3D2n60e

Sheikh Jarrah families ‘determined’ despite lingering uncertainty

Families say they will continue to stand their ground as Israeli court is expected to decide ownership of their homes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3krrX42

Fears grow for child refugees stranded on Belarus-Poland border

At least one child has died as others among the thousands of people at the border suffer from hunger and hypothermia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3C5FmEK

Former South Africa President FW De Klerk dies at age 85

De Klerk, the last president of apartheid South Africa and key actor in country's transition to democracy, has died. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3odstn8

Toxic foam blankets India’s sacred Yamuna river

New Delhi’s Yamuna River is covered with toxic foam. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Hf0egs

Yemeni journalist and child killed in car bombing in Aden

Explosion took place in Aden when Rasha Abdullah al-Harazi and her family were heading to a doctor, officials say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30d2fJG

Iran deporting thousands of Afghan refugees

The IOM says over one million Afghans have been sent back this year, despite dire conditions awaiting them. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3c3VPyO

Why is Taiwan using APEC to lobby to join the CPTPP trade pact?

The self-ruled island is pushing to join one of the world's largest free-trade areas amid tensions with Beijing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3C5xYt0

Pakistan hosts US, China, Russia to discuss Afghanistan

Pakistani official says the 'troika plus' meeting aims to find ways to avert a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ksg25H

The COP26 deal will not be enough to end SA’s coal addiction

The amount offered by rich nations is nowhere near sufficient to ease South Africa’s concerns about decarbonisation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3omJ1cv

Algeria welcomes ‘reasonable’ French comments amid row

Algerian foreign minister says statement by Macron's office expressing regrets over recent row show respect for Algiers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2YBpnAF

Inflation: US consumer prices surge at fastest rate in 30 years

Americans shelled out a lot more last month for food, fuel and shelter as inflation keeps surging. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3c3Pjru

UN rights chief urges ‘de-escalation’ of Poland-Belarus crisis

Michelle Bachelet calls on Warsaw and Minsk to resolve 'intolerable situation' at shared frontier. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bWCFdY

No longer a ‘cash cow’, Saudi squeezes Lebanon’s ruined economy

Saudi blanket ban on Lebanese imports is another blow to a crippled economy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3knpQxU

Premier Property Lawyers: House sales halted by security breach

A conveyancing company says an IT "security incident" is delaying property transactions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qpHS6z

Apple v Epic: Court denies delay on App Store changes

Apple has been denied a bid to delay making changes to its App Store as a result of a legal battle. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3074CNy

What can the UN do for Afghanistan now?

Given the reluctance to recognise the Taliban government, the UN can play central role in mitigating the Afghan crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3D2x01S

NASA delays astronaut moon landing to 2025 at earliest

Lack of funds, legal wrangling cause NASA to postpone plans for first astronaut moon landing in more than 50 years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qqpESf

Uneasy calm in Baghdad after assassination attempt on Iraq PM

Protesters in Baghdad still contest election results days after failed assassination attempt on Mustafa al-Kadhimi. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3c0tDfW

UK Supreme Court blocks $4.3bn class action against Google

Decision in data privacy case upsets a string of similar claims waiting in the wings against other tech companies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3D8dkK4

‘If the fish die, the people die’: Water wars in America’s West

Is a conflict over water between farmers and Indigenous tribes exposing festering racial injustices in Oregon? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3HaK7kc

China holds military drill, slams US legislators’ Taiwan visit

Beijing called the visit, which comes amid time of heightened tensions over the island, a 'serious violation'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3H5eFDQ

Supreme Court blocks mass iPhone claim against Google

The claim sought damages for millions of iPhone users who were tracked by Google. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kmGmhE

TikTok school videos 'causing real distress'

Schools across Northern Ireland are targeted by fake accounts in which pupils rate their teachers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BZj2MV

Bank of England takes next steps in digital money plan

The Bank and the Treasury to launch consultation on a UK central bank digital currency. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31FVZKB

Family of murdered Kenyan woman sues UK army to demand answers

A British soldier reportedly confessed to killing Agnes Wanjiru and showed comrades where he dumped her body. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3C0ofUD

China leaders ‘don’t understand variety of cultures’: Dalai Lama

The Tibetan spiritual leader criticised Chinese leaders for not appreciating unique cultures in Tibet and Xinjiang. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3F28caR

Aid group says 4,000-5,000 Afghans crossing into Iran daily

Norwegian Refugee Council says 300,000 Afghans have crossed the border since the Taliban took power in August. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/309Kl9Y

Bangladesh sentences former chief justice to 11 years in jail

Surendra Kumar Sinha headed the Supreme Court when it ruled in 2017 that parliament could not sack judges. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2YxTl8F

When the Water Stopped: An Oregon town at its breaking point