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Cases near record high; health minister fears Omicron surge could overwhelm hospitals during peak tourism period. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3JwE5LN

Tunisia’s Ennahdha party says senior official detained

Ennahdha called seizure of Noureddine Bhairi a 'dangerous precedent' that foreshadows a slide towards 'tyranny'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qJOGuu

Four soldiers killed in raid on Pakistan Taliban hideout

The military said on Friday that security forces raided two hideouts in a former Taliban stronghold near Afghanistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EGmpKc

Hong Kong says Omicron has spread locally despite strict rules

The city has largely isolated itself in the hope of containing the highly transmissible coronavirus variant. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EMLNh7

Telling Indigenous stories: ‘I’m fighting to be heard’

I've been seeking out and sharing the stories of oppression, trauma and brutality that my people continue to endure. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EJ5Zkj

Why is there still no justice for Emmett Till?

The Jim Crow era may be gone but its spirit is alive and well. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pEyjQs

The mixed legacy of Angela Merkel

The former German chancellor stepped in to lead ‘the West’ as the US started to shrink from the world stage. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qBh7KT

EU readies more sanctions on Myanmar over Kayah state killings

Bloc's top diplomat also calls for an international arms embargo following killing of at least 35 people last week. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pEQBkp

Syrian refugees in Cyprus struggling to rebuild lives torn by war

Asylum seekers face host of difficulties amid delays in application processing as gov't renews European support call. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pH37A9

In Pictures: Songs and tears at interfaith service for Tutu

The Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist for racial justice and retired Anglican archbishop died Sunday at the age of 90. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3HjRAfW

Six rebels, Indian soldier killed in Kashmir: Police

Kashmiri rebels have been fighting Indian forces for more than 30 years, demanding freedom or merger with Pakistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32FZqS5

Hong Kong police charge two ex-Stand News editors with sedition

Charges come a day after the shutdown of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy Stand News outlet and arrest of some of its staff. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mI4612

SEC charges NY lender to taxi drivers with fraud

Shares of Medallion Financial Corp were halted Wednesday after the stock plummeted more than 50 percent to $3.94. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qxZrzL

Ether outshines Bitcoin in 2021 as volatility takes a bite

Bitcoin may be the most popular cryptocurrency but the token of the Ethereum network is gaining ground. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qrQs2U

‘Larger than Life’: US football coach John Madden dies at 85

Madden's career encompasses coaching, broadcasting and being the name behind the NFL's popular video game. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qxmxqi

Guatemalans still seek justice, 25 years after civil war’s end

Survivors decry new amnesty bill that would free perpetrators of crimes against humanity during the 1960-1996 civil war. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qBb5K2

‘No one will believe you’: When the RCMP abuses Indigenous girls

What happens when those who are supposed to protect become the perpetrators? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33Uc0xB

World hits record number of COVID-19 cases in a week: Tally

Coronavirus cases surge around world, raising testing and quarantine fears particularly in Europe and the United States. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qBhllh

Year ahead: China’s economic shift may yield winners and losers

Nations that rely heavily on China's raw material demand, and those seeking investment, could be in for a shock. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zaf2tq

Christians on edge in India’s Karnataka ruled by Modi’s BJP

At least 42 attacks on Christians and their places of worship in 2021 in southern state as it mulls anti-conversion law. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EFRQEe

Vinyl sales soared again in 2021, thanks to Abba

The pop icons' surprise return helped UK vinyl sales top five million for the first time since 1990. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ezJtQ9

Novak Djokovic withdraws from ATP Cup in Sydney

The announcement comes amid speculation over Serbian tennis champion's vaccination status ahead of Australian Open. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3sHWPSO

In Pictures: Severe flooding in Brazil’s Bahia like ‘bombardment’

Water surges into homes and businesses in dozens towns and cities, forcing residents to abandon their belongings. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pAqqeC

What is fuelling intolerance in India?

India's government is under pressure to curb growing hate speech and attacks against religious minorities. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3HmULDL

Riot Games to pay $100m in discrimination case

The League of Legends maker agrees to settle a 2018 gender discrimination class-action lawsuit from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3HkS2L8

Russian court orders closure of leading rights group Memorial

Memorial, a decades-old organisation famed for documenting repression, found guilty of violating 'foreign agent' law. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mFU6oO

Alexa tells 10-year-old girl to put penny in plug socket

Amazon has fixed its voice assistant so that it will not suggest the dangerous “challenge” again. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3exHyvg

A year of loss, new life and Aboriginal stories and songs

When Fred Leone's mother died and he had twins, he knew he had to pass on Indigenous knowledge to the next generation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mydlAP

Indonesia records first Omicron community case

Health authorities say mobility restrictions will be increased, especially during the festive season. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EAH6XE

France to roll out new COVID-19 restrictions as Omicron surges

New measures on working from home, limits to public gatherings to take effect from January 3. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mF7xp3

Theranos trial: Elizabeth Holmes jury returns to deliberations

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes faces 11 criminal charges alleging that she duped investors and patients. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32G32ne

Sri Lanka shuts three foreign missions as dollar crisis worsens

Ministry says Sri Lankan High Commission in Nigeria and consulates in Germany and Cyprus will be closed from January. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3HeYKC5

India freezes Mother Teresa charity’s accounts amid hate attacks

Move to freeze bank accounts of Missionaries of Charity comes after Hindu groups disrupt Christmas celebrations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EBAVCF

Polish president vetoes controversial media bill slammed by US

Andrzej Duda blocks law proposing ban on non-European owners from having controlling stakes in Polish media firms. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/342CM79

Year ahead: Will space advertising take off in 2022?

Plans to advertise from space have been around for decades, but the latest proposals have met fierce criticism. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eIpY8d

Abortion: Will the US Supreme Court overturn Roe v Wade in 2022?

The court's conservative majority appears ready to roll back abortion rights, setting up a contentious political battle. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Hd7fxA

Tutu’s passing is a reminder of the ANC’s unfinished business

Tutu's reconciliation efforts were supposed to be followed by justice for apartheid victims. That is yet to happen. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3etydoo

Iraq’s Supreme Court ratifies October election results

Iran-backed factions, including powerful armed groups, had alleged irregularities in October's parliamentary vote. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3JfpHHP

An era gone by: Losing three brothers in three years

For the first time in my life, I stand unprotected by the towering figures of my brothers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3FvG7JS

South Africa begins a week of mourning for Desmond Tutu

Several events planned in the country and beyond to honour the life of the anti-apartheid icon. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Jh7SIt

Russia to hold security talks with US next month

Russian FM says diplomats, military officials will participate in discussions prompted by tensions over Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eIalh3

Ship captain sentenced to 20 months over Mauritius oil spill

Magistrate says captain and second-in-command were 'irresponsible and did not deliver as they should'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32EmWyF

China’s Xi’an imposes ‘strictest’ controls to halt COVID outbreak

Since locking down the city last week, authorities launched several rounds of mass testing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3HfXVcc

Foxconn delays reopening its India iPhone plant

The state gov't asked Foxconn to review services provided to workers including power backup, food, water at hostels. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Jncs7I

Life in ruins: Ancient sites shelter Syria’s displaced

Dozens of families displaced by Syria's longrunning war have found shelter at archaelogical sites in Idlib. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/340we97

Pope’s three key words for a marriage: ‘Please, thanks, sorry’

Head of Catholic Church urges couples to stick together, acknowledging the pandemic has aggravated some family problems. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mByTwj

Israel says will ‘double settlements’ in occupied Golan Heights

PM Bennett says investment in the region was prompted by US recognition of Israeli sovereignty over Syrian territory. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mAPS1Y

2021 In Pictures: The best photos from around the world

From Trump supporters storming the US Capitol, the fall of Kabul to Taliban to refugee crisis on Belarus-Poland border. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pp3Rtn

Bodies of at least 27 migrants wash ashore in Libya: Red Crescent

Bodies of migrants, including a baby and two women, were found on Saturday in two separate locations in a coastal town. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32zWDdh

‘Moscow for a week’: Georgia’s Soviet-era frequent flyers

Before the advent of today’s low-cost air travel, Soviet citizens hopped on budget flights run by Aeroflot. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Ht3hkL

‘Moral giant’: How the world reacted to Desmond Tutu’s death

The archbishop's legacy as an 'anti-apartheid hero' is remembered in South Africa and around the world. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3my9ZO4

We must thank the white-coat army for saving us and the world

If it were not for the selfless dedication of nurses, doctors and scientists, many of us would not be around. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EtiuA4

41 killed in attack by armed groups in Burkina Faso

Government says the dead included members of a gov't-backed civilian self-defence force set up to support the army. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Ex25dY

Bodies of 16 people drowned in Channel repatriated to Iraq

Mourners gather in Erbil to receive the victims of November 24 boat disaster in waters between the UK and France. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Hh4mvR

Saudi-led coalition hits Yemen rebel camp in capital Sanaa

Coalition says the attack was a response to 'an attempt to transfer weapons' by the Yemeni rebel group. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32AwA5o

Indigenous and anti-apartheid lessons for climate justice

Activists Kumi Naidoo and Winona LaDuke on how to sustain resistance movements and secure a just economic transition. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3epK2fg

Obituary: Desmond Tutu, South Africa’s ‘moral compass’

Tutu, who died on Sunday, was considered 'a thorn in the side of the apartheid government'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pr60EU

Pope Francis calls for ‘dialogue’ to heal a divided world

Head of Catholic Church denounces growing polarisation, prays for victims of COVID-19 pandemic in Christmas address. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3JlGVn0

James Webb Space Telescope, world’s largest, lifts off into orbit

James Webb Space Telescope seeks out light from the first stars and galaxies, providing a glimpse into cosmic creation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3enQ3cl

I survived imprisonment in Burundi

And what I saw on the inside has made me that much more determined to fight for human rights in my country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3HeMLEv

Sudanese rally in new anti-coup protests amid tight security

Demonstrators are marching in Khartoum and across the country to denounce the October military coup and subsequent deal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EtUBbA

Russia blocks website of protest monitoring group OVD-Info

Communication watchdog takes action against 'foreign agent' OVD-Info as Kremlin crackdown on dissent rumbles on. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Fuz1oX

More than 30 killed, bodies burned in Myanmar’s Kayah state

Human rights group says elderly people, women and children are among those killed by the military ruling Myanmar. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3JhKjze

US to lift COVID travel restrictions on Southern African nations

US ban imposed over Omicron fears applied to eight African countries, including South Africa, Zimbabwe and Malawi. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qi2YSG

Iran fires ballistic missiles during drills in warning to Israel

The country's Revolutionary Guard says the exercises were designed to respond to threats made in recent days by Israel. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30UYo43

China calls US law on Xinjiang imports ‘economic bullying’

China's Commerce Ministry expresses 'strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition' to the US ban on imports from Xinjiang. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3FGYcVv

Thousands of flights cancelled due to COVID-driven staff shortage

Delta, Lufthansa, United cancel flights on Christmas Eve and beyond as Omicron cases force personnel to take sick leave. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3H4F2J6

US foreign policy in 2021: Key moments in Biden’s first term

Washington moved to re-engage with global institutions, pivot towards China, and oversaw chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3plN3U5

Bethlehem resumes Christmas celebrations amid COVID curbs

Christmas celebrations in the town where Jesus Christ was born had been cancelled last year due to coronavirus lockdown. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32zE0WQ

Seven people die in shipwreck off Greek island

Search and rescue operation saves another 90 people after vessel ran aground north of Antikythera. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3FqPoD1

Israeli settlers attack village in occupied West Bank

Attack on Burqa village came after earlier rally turned violent, with Israeli troops firing tear gas on Palestinians. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3H6tncU

India: Hindu event calling for genocide of Muslims sparks outrage

Videos of event in which Hindu religious leaders called for mass killings of Muslims have gone viral. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32g5FMN

PM Johnson urges Britons to get COVID-19 jab for Christmas

Inoculation against coronavirus is an 'invaluable present' amid Omicron surge, Boris Johnson says in Christmas message. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3elRbgB

In Libya, anger and uncertainty after polls delayed

Libyans express frustration after presidential election scheduled for December 24 was indefinitely pushed back. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eoKUAR

Tesla disables gaming while driving feature

It follows an inquiry into Passenger Play, which allowed games to be played while a car was moving. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3J8VGcu

The Last Soviet Generation

Those who came into adulthood as the USSR collapsed around them 30 years ago recall a time of transition. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mvgC3A

Myanmar army air raids send hundreds fleeing into Thailand

About 4,200 people have crossed into Thailand after the government in Myanmar conducted air attacks on a rebel-held area from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qtS6Bs

With drones and thermal cameras, Greek officials monitor refugees

Athens says a new surveillance system will boost security, but critics raise alarm over its implications for privacy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yWUCDT

China puts city of 13 million in COVID lockdown before Olympics

The move comes after more than 200 COVID infections were recorded in Xi'an this month. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mvGzjD

Widowed in Poland: An Iraqi Kurdish victim of the border-crisis

Murad's wife died from hypothermia and sepsis. The couple's stillborn son is now buried near the Belarusian border. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3H2c4ts

Putin addresses Ukraine, COVID, Navalny in annual news conference

Russian president also discusses US relations and the economy during marathon question-and-answer session. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3JhF0j1

Turkey stock investors brace for more volatility as lira rallies

After moving in tandem for most of the year, the Borsa Istanbul 100 Index and the lira decoupled this quarter. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3JbEmDH

Iran nuclear deal talks to resume on December 27

EU foreign service said the meeting would be attended by representatives of China, France, Germany, Russia, UK and Iran. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3plEUPq

COVID: Study suggests AstraZeneca booster works against Omicron

Findings from the study, which has yet to be peer reviewed, match those from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33Iy3qW

Refugees in France: ‘I was in the boat yesterday, I almost died’

Despite perilous risks and following last month's Channel tragedy, people in Calais remain determined to reach England. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30SdpDM

How did the US become a major hub for stolen ancient artefacts?

Efforts to prevent cultural theft cannot keep up with the illicit multibillion-dollar industry. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yQwaUN

Saudi-led coalition says air raids hit military camp in Sanaa

Coalition says it destroyed drone and weapons stores in air raids on military camp in Yemeni capital Sanaa. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32ogiwx

Chinese regulator pauses partnership with Alibaba

The firm's cloud computing arm "did not tell the regulator in time" about the Log4shell security flaw. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3yWVPuT

A ‘lingering evil’: From residential schools to murdered women

How systemic racism, abuse of the land and violence against Indigenous women and girls are intertwined in Canada. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pliqy4

African authors took the literary world by storm in 2021

This year has seen major award wins and the release of critically acclaimed works by writers from across continent. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32edgeM

Powerful blast at Indian court building kills at least two

Investigation launched after explosion hits a judicial complex in Ludhiana, a city in India's northern Punjab state. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Hd7Mjf

Madagascar shipwreck death toll rises to 85

Maritime authorities say 50 people have been rescued after boat sank with 138 people on board. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30RyT3B

Yemen: Saudi coalition says not slow to help evacuate Iran envoy

Tehran accuses coalition of being slow to facilitate the evacuation of Hassan Irloo, who died after getting COVID-19. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qgldrC

The world has failed at vaccine equity. Will 2022 be different?

Hoarding of COVID shots hindered equitable global rollout in 2021 and experts warn of distribution challenges next year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3edR1aT

India’s suspension of futures trades in some foods hurts supplies

The year-long ban is meant to cool rising inflation but is increasing volatility in domestic markets. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3em2tBj

UN to cut food aid to Yemen amid funding shortfall

The WFP says it has been forced to cut food aid to Yemen due to a funding shortfall, warns of a surge in hunger. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EnpRci

Zee-Sony merger will create an Indian entertainment giant

Zee and Sony announced they will merge their television channels, film assets and streaming platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3H1VhH0

‘Heading into the worst’: How drought drives conflict in Kenya

Severe drought, hunger exacerbating conflict;over dwindling resources along Kenya's border with Uganda and South Sudan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33JxuNz

From Beijing with love

The autocrat, the artist and the struggle for freedom and justice in China and beyond. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qdswQL

Settling: An architect in Rwanda

Architect Josephine Malonza tackles Rwanda’s urban housing needs while learning from the country's painful past. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qdVJv8

Diggers and Merchants: A Congolese copper digger

Josué Mukeba, a copper digger in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, stands up for diggers’ rights. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32mRtkK

Russia-US escalation: How did we get here?

The US-Russian tensions over Ukraine reflect the deficiencies of the US strategy in the post-Soviet space. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pfQRGn

Olympics 2028 rowing course: Shortened for logistics and exposure

The Olympics has the power to inspire so it is commendable that World Rowing is taking risks to build its movement. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mJdKk7

Libya electoral commission dissolves poll committees

Move by Imad al-Sayeh, head of High National Elections Commission, effectively postpones December 24 vote. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pcvQfQ

US official to travel to Israel to discuss Iran nuclear programme

The visit comes as the eighth round of Iran nuclear deal talks is set to begin next week in Vienna. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32pc0ot

New Syrian migrants seek Europe, driven by post-war misery

People from the devastated country are not fleeing from the war’s horrors, but from the misery of its aftermath. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3soPwio

Indian man fined for wanting Modi’s face cut from vaccine drive

Modi is focus of huge advertising blitz touting government's triumphs in fighting COVID despite nearly 500,000 deaths. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eexWW5

The Albanian tourist town that welcomed Afghan refugees

Amid the kitsch hotels and eerie off-season silence, a new community is adjusting to life outside their homeland. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pg7pyf

France says killed suspect in 2020 murder of aid workers in Niger

Soumana Boura, leading member of Islamic State in the Greater Sahara, was killed in a drone attack, French army says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3momknV

Turkish lira rockets after Erdogan’s promise to protect deposits

Turkey's lira makes gains after Erdogan unveils plan to guarantee local currency deposits against market fluctuation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pfZoJn

Apple supplier’s factory in southern India to remain shut

Management has shut factory for a week after workers protested over food poisoning incident which sent 150 to hospital. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32oR8xD

Boeing and Airbus warn US over 5G safety concerns

The world's two biggest plane makers say the technology could have a negative impact on the aviation industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3J552pN

Kashmir papier-mache artists struggle amid pandemic, few tourists

Upholding a centuries-old craft, artisans in the region are busy painting Christmas decorations to be shipped overseas. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mmMDLe

Amazon-owned Twitch bans Amazon account after breast revealed on air

Amazon-owned Twitch bans Spanish Amazon Prime Video channel after host's breast revealed during live show. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mlY8m7

Why the Burhan-Hamdok deal will not stabilise Sudan

It is time the international community heeds the calls of the Sudanese people to reject this deeply flawed deal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qfj9QA

Radical hope may be coming from South Korea

Lee Jae-myung's progressive platform in the presidential race could give transformative politics a boost globally. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yKdjdT

At least one person killed in Sudan protests: Medical group

A 28-year-old was killed during anti-coup protests in Khartoum, according to a Sudanese medical group. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yJDPnB

Photo appears to show UK PM socialising during lockdown

Boris Johnson is under pressure over several allegations that his government broke social distancing measures last year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yL555u

Iran holds air defence drill near Bushehr nuclear plant

Drill comes days after latest round of talks in Vienna to restore Iran's nuclear deal with world powers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3HeDOLN

Tourists gone, Bali’s young entrepreneurs eye sustainable future

Young people on Indonesia's famed resort island are finding new ways to make ends meet after the collapse of tourism. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yImoDU

Forest Stewards: Paying it Forward

“How do we keep trees and carbon in the ground?” from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3e9rujj

Iran announces first case of Omicron COVID variant

Health officials warn safety protocols must not be ignored after detection of Omicron variant in a returning traveller. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qcAAkH

It is time to hold the FBI accountable for its crimes

Malcolm X murder exonerations expose the FBI’s racist policies and the need for accountability. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3J2Tpj6

In Pictures: African champions Algeria win FIFA Arab Cup 2021

Algeria secure 2-0 victory in extra time over their neighbours Tunisia to win the Arab Cup. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3GUculE

Defiant Sudan protesters resume anti-coup rallies

Roads and bridges in the Sudanese capital Khartoum blocked, as anti-coup protests planned across the country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mjN9K1

Floods in Malaysia displace more than 21,000 after heavy rains

Malaysian PM says rainfall on Friday and Saturday was equivalent to total monthly amount in normal conditions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EagGvT

Economic redesign: Beyond capitalism and colonialism

Activists Winona LaDuke and Kumi Naidoo on how to transition out of the fossil fuel era. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33Jt3Cz

US air wars in Middle East ‘deeply flawed’: Report

The Pentagon's air wars in Middle East marked by 'flawed intelligence' and 'faulty targeting', NYT investigation finds. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3GXkYso

Chileans to vote in divisive presidential election runoff

Two candidates offer starkly different visions for the country's future, with most polls projecting a tight race. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pbnCES

Welcome to Tijuana – or not

US migration policies that violate asylum rights have had devastating consequences for asylum seekers in Mexico. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mexoUQ

Is the international community failing Ethiopia?

UN approves independent investigation into suspected war crimes in Tigray conflict. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3p7Q0aR

Algeria beat Tunisia to win FIFA Arab Cup 2021

Two extra-time goals give Algeria the title; hosts Qatar beat Egypt in third-place playoff. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mcJopG

COVID: London declares ‘major incident’ over Omicron spread

Mayor Sadiq Khan declares 'a major incident' in UK capital amid a surge in COVID-19 cases. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3p8ji9p

Chad to deploy additional 1,000 UN peacekeepers to Mali

Deployment to reinforce numbers as France scales back its 5,000-strong regional counterterrorism mission. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yCcZ0S

Ethiopia forces claim recapturing of towns from Tigray rebels

Gov't says forces have retaken several towns from the TPLF including Kobo and Waldia in the north. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3shFHTq

Erdogan seeks to boost ties at Turkey-Africa summit

Heads of state from 16 African nations are in Istanbul at summit aimed at deepening economic, military ties. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3IZplEY

Qatar beats Egypt to clinch third place at FIFA Arab Cup 2021

Hosts win dramatic penalty shootout after game finishes without goals following extra time. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mflcmF

Taiwan referendums fail in major setback for opposition

Public asked whether to ban imports of pork containing ractopamine and whether to alter LNG terminal site, among others. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3q6jqFE

Assange: WikiLeaks founder one step closer to extradition

WikiLeaks founder suffers setback in legal fight against US extradition efforts. Plus, Turks turn to YouTube for news. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3F91zUR

Little joy for many migrants and refugees this festive season

For many refugees and migrants, the onset of winter marks the beginning of a potentially life-threatening period. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32dVeZI

Omicron cases doubling at least every 3 days, WHO says

Global health agency says there are 'still limited data' on the clinical severity of the new variant. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33FDjf8

Gas explosion kills at least 10 in Pakistan’s Karachi

The explosion was likely caused by accumulated gas in a sewer in the Shershah neighbourhood, police say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3290ZIb

In CAR, desperation grows for mothers unable to feed children

The UN says about 42 percent of Central Africans struggle to access food daily as violence continues. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30DYJrT

Jordan: Palestinian refugees struggle amid UNRWA funding cuts

Descendants of Palestinian refugees from Gaza live in Jordan without citizenship or rights, relying on UN agency. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yD7pv2

Qatar celebrates National Day 2021 ahead of FIFA Arab Cup final

December 18 marks Qatar’s unification in 1878 under the leadership of founder Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yEdmYz

UN talks fail to open negotiations on ‘killer robots’

Manufacturing countries including Russia and the US are opposing negotiations on the use of autonomous weapons. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3E2PkHP

GirlsDoPorn victims win rights to their videos

More than 400 people can now demand the illegally obtained films be removed from websites. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ma3L6L

US sanctions drone-maker DJI

The Treasury Department puts the Chinese drone giant DJI on an investment blacklist. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3scZ7sy

Nasa probe flies in Sun's atmosphere and other tech news

LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3p2eEcT

How a co-op and an artist plan to revive Lebanon’s wool trade

A woman’s co-op is using discarded wool to weave handcrafted rugs to sell abroad and revive fortunes at home. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3IVfXCn

Lebanon cancer patients living in fear after drug subsidies lift

Cancer drugs are the last-standing subsidised medications in Lebanon, but the economic crisis offers no guarantees. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3F5xKVd

US judge rejects sweeping Purdue Pharma opioid settlement

The maker of OxyContin had sought a settlement that barred the owning Sackler family from future litigation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3GMa604

Ethiopia slams new probe proposal at UN rights body session

Ambassador Zembe Kebede accuses UN council of having been 'hijacked' and used as 'instrument of political pressure'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33DewIB

How Turkey’s largest fact-checking group tackles disinformation

For more than five years, Teyit has been using a variety of channels to debunk false claims in public discourse. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3e3mug5

Barbados told the queen to take a hike, others should follow

Barbados has done what Canada and Australia refuse to do: Grow up and leave 'home'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yDRTiK

Chilean democracy faces a critical test

A far-right Kast presidency could put Chile on a path towards democratic backsliding. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30yKTqA

Why India’s Ladakh is witnessing growing discontent

Unprecedented shutdown earlier this week in the strategic Himalayan region underscores its demand for more autonomy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3p2oprq

Refugee children should not have to risk their lives at sea

Europe's reckless border policies continue to force desperate families into dangerous journeys across the Mediterranean. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3F4jcF6

How Russia tries to censor Western social media

Western social media companies face huge fines as Russia pressures them to remove content it objects to. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3p1EkWS

South Africa sees fewer hospitalisations as Omicron cases surge

Officials say fewer coronavirus patients require hospitalisation despite a rise in the number of COVID-19 infections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yAddFI

Mercedes F1 team withdraws appeal against Verstappen title

Withdrawal confirms Max Verstappen of Red Bull as Formula One world champion after controversial win in season finale. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yuD5Te

Bangladesh marks 50 years of liberation war victory over Pakistan

Nation celebrates victory in 1971 independence war by hosting military parade with India's president as guest of honour. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3q14Mzj

Palestinian embroidery added to UNESCO cultural heritage list

Palestinian PM welcomes move as an important step to 'protect our Palestinian identity, heritage and narrative'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3F8zInO

India to raise legal marriage age for women, activists sceptical

Government clears proposal to raise minimum age of marriage for women from 18 to 21, but rights activists are not sure. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dYHXqh

‘Under attack’: EU leaders consider new sanctions against Russia

Ukraine is the key flashpoint between Russia and the West as Moscow is thought to have built up troops along the border. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dWEOr3

US oil company charged in October California spill

Prosecutors say operators did not properly respond to leak, which polluted miles of California's coastline. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3E26YM2

‘I was murdered by my husband’ - tech gives victims a voice

Animated photographs of women before they were killed warn others about abusive relationships. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3s49P4I

The Kurds could be kingmakers in Iraq’s new government

But only if they unite. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31YpEPn

Tesla Model 3: Paris' largest taxi firm suspends cars after fatal crash

One person died and 20 were hurt after a cabbie lost control of their Tesla Model 3 last weekend. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DVntJI

South Africa ex-president Zuma ordered to return to jail

The country's High Court ordered the former leader to return to prison to finish serving his 15-month prison term. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33wXawZ

German court convicts Russian of 2019 ‘state-contracted killing’

Vadim Krasikov sentenced to life in prison for murdering Zelimkhan 'Tornike' Khangoshvili, an ethnic Chechen. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3J28zFo

India’s billionaire Poonawallas pledge $66m to Oxford University

World's largest vaccine maker to set up a research campus at the premier university for teams researching inoculations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oYiFiC

Lone survivor of India chopper crash that killed top general dies

Group Captain Varun Singh was among 14 people on board the IAF helicopter that crashed last week, killing defence chief. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yv9qcx

US plans ASEAN summit, weighs new sanctions against Myanmar

US secretary of state says the summit will cover issues such as Myanmar, climate change, COVID-19 and investment. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pXDQ3B

Console shortages: Why can't I buy the Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5?

Chinese power cuts, the pandemic and other reasons you can't get your hands on gaming hardware. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DYtdCy

US set to avert default as Congress approves debt limit hike

The $2.5 trillion increase comes just days before experts say the US would not be able to pay its debt commitments. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pXZc0B

Instagram sorry for blocking user named metaverse

The company admits an artist with the Instagram name @metaverse was wrongly blocked for "impersonation". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oSl91G

Apple launches Android app to address AirTags tracker fears

Apple releases an Android app to find its AirTag location trackers, in case they are misused. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oTlLV1

Inside the Botswana lab that discovered Omicron

Travel bans to African countries feel like a punishment for scientific transparency, say researchers who found variant. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3m5gSpX

What is behind the resurgence of the Marcos dynasty?

Former dictator Ferdinand Marcos's son 'Bongbong' is on course to become the president of the Philippines in May 2022. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oSjb1l

Happiness: A wedding official in Cameroon

Yaounde’s Deputy Mayor Claude Monthé has an unusual approach to officiating at weddings. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ETdfe4

The Young Cyclist: A Rwandan road rider

From street seller to bicycle taxi rider, Aliane Mugisha’s two-wheeled business leads to new cycling successes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3GEAfhu

Desert Libraries: A scribe in Mali

Boubacar Najim is one of Mali’s few remaining copyists, determined to preserve Timbuktu’s famous manuscripts. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dVypw9

In India Netflix slashes prices 60 percent as it seeks viewers

It has struggled to gain traction with highly price-conscious Indian consumers, the biggest overseas prize. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oSVJ41

Philippines: Rodrigo Duterte withdraws from 2022 Senate race

It was not immediately clear why the Philippine president withdrew his candidacy for the 2022 Senate election. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3yn0TZo

Bank of England warns on crypto-currency risks

Deputy governor Sir Jon Cunliffe says assets such as Bitcoin could affect the whole financial system. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lZ6oIw

Iran and Europeans trade barbs as Vienna nuclear talks continue

Iran negotiator says counterparts playing 'blame game' after Europeans warn time was running out to revive nuclear deal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3GKHGUy

Amazon criticised over safety at tornado-hit warehouse

The firm said events happened quickly at the Illinois site and it was "deeply saddened" by the deaths. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DTyCe6

Suspected rebel killed in fresh Kashmir gun battle

Violence escalates in the disputed territory at the heart of decades of tensions with neighbouring Pakistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3m2YMF5

Bored Ape NFT accidentally sells for $3,000 instead of $300,000

A "fat fingered" typing error seems to have cost an NFT dealer more than $250,000. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3m1wyuf

Finding authenticity – Ai Weiwei and Anish Kapoor

Two of the world’s leading contemporary artists on education, capitalism and belonging. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31Rkm8E

Israel releases Palestinian political leader Raed Salah

Raed Salah was released from Israel's Megiddo prison on Monday after spending 17 months behind bars for 'incitement'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3GBikZ5

As Germany begins a new era, where does the far right stand?

While the AfD performed poorly in Germany’s federal election in September overall, it came first in eastern states. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lZXH0L

Families of Guatemalan migrants killed in crash want answers

At least 55 people were killed in the crash in Mexico, in one of the deadliest incidents involving migrants for years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lV9M7t

Hong Kong activists sentenced for banned Tiananmen vigil

Media tycoon Jimmy Lai, 74, who is already in prison, receives 13-month sentence to be served concurrently. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oRCNmt

New Caledonia pro-independence parties reject referendum result

Results show turnout for independence referendum was 43.90 percent, as a call to boycott the vote was largely heeded. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EXDv7m

Israeli PM Naftali Bennett meets crown prince on first UAE visit

Bennett says his visit reflects a 'new reality' for the region, as official says talks expected to focus on trade links. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pUmYdJ

How Bangladesh’s poor are paying the costs of climate damage

With limited formal climate finance available for adaptation efforts, nation's poor forced to pay from their pockets. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rXYymj

Mixed feelings as India farmers vacate protest sites near capital

While many feel victorious after forcing government to withdraw farm laws, others lament deaths during year-long stir. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EQqBYF

Tigray rebels retake Ethiopian Heritage town Lalibela: Residents

TPLF rebels are patrolling Lalibela, witnesses say, less than two weeks after gov't forces claimed to have retaken it. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oJziOO

Mali’s leader promises election timetable by new year

Leader of Mali's military government to announce timetable for a return to democratic rule by January 31. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31UOCPu

Gunmen in Pakistan kill policeman guarding polio team

The attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces comes a day after two men with the TTP gunned down another police officer. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oLFwO4

On Ukraine’s Front Line

“Why do you need this? Why do you need thousands of deaths again?” from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lXrY04

New Caledonia rejects independence from France in third vote

With 90.23 percent of ballots counted, 96.32 percent of voters had voted 'No' to independence, local media reports. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oLai9J

Rescue efforts under way after deadly Sicily explosion

At least three people died after an explosion caused several buildings to collapse in Ravanusa on the Italian island. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lZxZtb

The Louisiana Indigenous community fighting for hurricane justice

After Ida, Chief Shirell and her tribe aim to rebuild even as sinking land, government neglect imperil their survival. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33oRKEf

G7 warns of ‘massive consequences’ if Russia invades Ukraine

UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss says G7 is united amid concerns over a potential Russian incursion into Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ISWLFo

In Pictures: Search continues after devastating US tornadoes

Rescuers comb through fields of wreckage from devastating tornado outbreaks in the United States' Midwest and South. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rZPMVa

UK’s Johnson pictured hosting Downing St Christmas quiz last year

Picture shows Prime Minister Borish Johnson hosting quiz in Downing Street as London was under COVID restrictions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3miZChh

Sudanese demand freeze of international aid to the military

Sudanese protesters call for withholding development aid from coup plotters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ELXIfX

Pakistani Taliban kill police officer guarding polio jab team

Attack in northwest Pakistan comes after end of one-month ceasefire between the armed group and the government. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DQ3zj3

Rafael Grossi: Does the UN’s nuclear watchdog trust Iran?

The IAEA Director General discusses the latest round of the Iran nuclear talks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dEXhbw

Dozens feared dead in Kentucky as tornadoes hit US states

Kentucky governor says up to 100 people could be dead in the state as casualties also reported from other states. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ygScQ5

France to open classified Algerian war archives

Files cover judicial proceedings by the French police and military forces during the 1954-1962 war of independence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31LE2us

Divisions as Palestinians in occupied West Bank cast local votes

Palestinians in rural areas vote in the first phase of municipal elections in the West Bank, with Hamas boycotting. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lWFQHV

Blacklisted: Israeli spyware firm NSO faces sanctions, lawsuits

News that NSO technology targeted US diplomats has brought on sanctions and lawsuits. Plus, big oil’s big PR push. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3IBKWmV

Remembering US-backed state terror in El Salvador

Justice and accountability for the El Mozote massacre and other crimes of US-backed Salvadoran forces remain elusive. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oKHLRZ

The Gambia election signals hope for democracy

The recent democratic election in The Gambia can serve as a model for transitioning societies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dJlQEq

Jailbreak epidemic hits Nigeria’s overcrowded prisons

Over 7,000 people have escaped from several prisons since 2010, with eight jailbreaks taking place in past 14 months. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ylOPaQ

Game Awards 2021: It Takes Two wins game of the year

The ceremony also gave glimpses of the new Matrix and Sonic the Hedgehog films. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DGzcfa

Secrets of South Korea’s house of horrors hidden in Australia

Survivors of the notorious Brothers Home call for members of the family who ran it to be extradited to face questioning. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dByBAG

US wins appeal over extradition of WikiLeaks founder Assange

Ruling means Assange may now be closer to extradition from a British prison to the US to face spying charges. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ybGnuG

Who are Taiwan’s diplomatic allies?

Island left with only 14 allies, mostly small countries in Pacific, Caribbean, Latin America and Southern Africa. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dDCXY5

On Human Rights Day, Kashmir rights groups decry India crackdown

Activists in disputed region under increasing pressure as New Delhi's targeting of rights groups intensifies since 2019. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EJNMnq

Maker of suicide pod plans to launch in Switzerland

Those offering end-of-life services and legal experts are not convinced. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3EG8bd0

Canadian man charged over ransomware attacks

The 31-year-old is accused of co-ordinating cyber-attacks on businesses and individuals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ItzwS5

Amazon fined $1.2bn by Italian regulators

It marks the second fine against the company by the country in a matter of weeks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pBcrEi

Burkina Faso’s political crisis explained, in 500 words

President Kabore set to appoint new government after departure of PM amid a surge in violence from armed groups. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3089Too

Adama Barrow’s re-election and The Gambia’s long walk to justice

President's new mandate comes with renewed responsibility to victims of abuses during predecessor's 22 years in office. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30cZpUW

Record number of journalists in jail worldwide: CPJ

A record 293 reporters were in jail as of December 1, Committee to Protect Journalists says in annual survey. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3y6nTf2

Shelby Lynch: TikTok influencer on dispelling disability myths

Shelby Lynch, who has spinal muscular atrophy, answers questions and tackles trolls online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ozddT0

South Korea’s House of Horror

We investigate one of South Korea’s worst peace-time atrocities and those allegedly behind it now living in Australia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lL66ov

'Euros' is most googled term of 2021 in UK

The three most searched for terms on Google UK this year were football-related. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DyfS3p

5G in Coverdale: Ancient valley set for telecoms upgrade

A 5G switch-on is set to revolutionise life for those who work in Yorkshire's remote Coverdale. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Gpoo6W

Bitcoin 'founder' wins right to keep billions of dollars

A jury decided Craig Wright, who says he created the cryptocurrency, can retain bitcoin worth billions of dollars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rIBGao

Indian activist Sudha Bharadwaj gets bail in caste violence case

Court grants bail in Bhima-Koregaon case more than three years after 60-year-old activist was arrested under the UAPA. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3GoYBf8

Bangladesh sentences 20 to death for student murder

Abrar Fahad, 21, was beaten to death by fellow students at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EEciGk

What is next for Germany after Angela Merkel?

Angela Merkel steps down as chancellor after 16 years leading Europe's biggest economy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lMY66B

US legislators reach deal to avert pending debt default

Officials say the US could be unable to pay its creditors within days if the borrowing ceiling is not raised. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rKHkc4

‘Victory’: Hunger-striking Palestinian prisoner hails release

Al Jazeera speaks to Kayed Fasfous, a former Palestinian prisoner who recently ended a 131-day hunger strike. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ovNXwW

UK gov’t slammed for alleged lockdown-breaching Christmas party

Video leaked to British media appears to show prime minister's team joking about holding celebrations last year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oBwRgY

CEO Secrets: 'Call centre work trained me to be a CEO'

Steven Bartlett, the 29-year-old co-founder of Social Chain, shares his business advice. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3EBxxsj

Meta to ban Myanmar military-owned firms from its platforms

The social media giant is widely used by protesters against the military rule as well as soldiers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rIs3sp

Google sues alleged Russian cyber criminals

Hackers behind a malicious "botnet" may have used their network to infect over a million computers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Grs6Nn

Peru president Castillo avoids impeachment attempt

Right-wing parties introduced the impeachment motion in Congress in October, citing corruption allegations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DzrnYz

Olaf Scholz elected as chancellor, ending Germany’s Merkel era

Scholz will lead unprecedented three-way coalition with unlikely bedfellows - the Greens and Free Democrats. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rK4D5I

Instagram announces changes ahead of political grilling

Platform boss unveils new safety features a day before being quizzed by the US Senate. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3IsRGDf

US watchdog probes Tesla over solar-panel safety

Fire risks were not properly disclosed by the company, a whistleblower alleges. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lHJSUJ

Instagram to users: Take a break

Users can see pop-up messages nudging them to explore other topics when they have spent a lot of time on one subject. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3GmT0WE

Basra explosion: Several killed as blast rocks Iraqi city

Iraqi military says a motorcycle rigged with explosives caused the blast which killed four and wounded four others. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3IuhkI3

The Cave: A puppeteer in Algeria

Puppets, artists and an Algerian father-and-son team bringing creative joy to their community. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3y1ytnk

Throttle Queens: Kenyan motorcycling women

Motorcycle mum Ciku Mbithi shares the joys and freedoms of her all-women biker club in Kenya. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pBpOEq

In the Aluminium Village: Recycling in Benin

Bernardin respects the aluminium recycling traditions of his Benin village but his temper gets him into trouble. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Gpv3xZ

Far-right target critics with Twitter's new media policy

Far-right activists are using Twitter's new media policy to target anti-extremism researchers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3doV83z

Using virtual reality to treat pain and anxiety

Government research suggests immersive technologies have the potential to "transform" therapy and healthcare. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3EtCUtv

Explained: UK seeks power to strip nationality, without warning

What you need to know about the UK's controversial Nationality and Borders Bill. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Ew1vho

What are the 10 key areas of tension between the US and Russia?

The Kremlin says relations are 'quite lamentable' before video call between Russian and American presidents. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oq4lPA

Former Colombia FARC leader killed in Venezuela: Local media

Hernan Dario Velasquez was a negotiator in 2016 peace agreement, but announced three years later he had rearmed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31BIbk9

Satellite Data: Who’s benefitting?

“We’ve got blind spots and not everyone is getting all of the information.” from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3IoA3Vj

In Armenia, why are just 15 percent fully vaccinated?

COVID-19 pandemic is politicised in Armenia, where even doctors are responsible for spreading falsehoods about jabs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3doPRZP

Saudi Arabia’s MBS kicks off Gulf regional tour

Mohammed bin Salman to visit Oman, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait before the annual GCC summit this month. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3psJieA

The colonial undertones of Omicron travel bans

Instead of adopting sound public health policies, the West is resorting to colonial-time practices to isolate Africa. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rFq9IQ

Will catching COVID in pregnancy affect your baby’s development?

COVID in pregnant women can increase the risk of preterm labour and the associated long-term complications for babies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31tLlGN

BitMart: Crypto-exchange loses $150m to hackers

BitMart is the latest in a string of crypto-exchange websites to fall prey to a cyber-attack, from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lEv6hb

Qatar, Turkey to work together on stabilising Afghanistan

Qatari, Turkish FMs reiterate strong ties and urge int'l community to engage with Taliban to facilitate aid to Afghans. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Dug43V

Tiny Palau seeks to blaze trail with official cryptocurrency

One of the world's smallest nations hopes to launch the first government-backed national stablecoin in 2022. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dqN4iJ

Myanmar: How the world reacted to Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentencing

UN, UK deplore sentencing of Myanmar's ousted leader while Myanmar's exiled opposition calls it 'broken justice system'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3orYXvl

Iran imposes restrictions on unvaccinated in new COVID plan

Iran announces a new COVID-19 plan that will limit some public spaces to those with a vaccine digital pass. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rE6J77

UAE’s top security official visits Iran to develop ‘warm ties’

Meeting comes after Saudi Arabia also held direct talks with Iran in an effort to resolve differences. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EvMSL1

Saudi wealth fund plans mega share sale in telecom firm

The sovereign wealth fund will offer a 5 percent stake in the Middle East’s most profitable mobile-phone operator. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EsqUbO

Next pandemic could be more lethal: AstraZeneca vaccine creator

Sarah Gilbert says lessons of current health crisis must not be lost and urges caution as new variant rips through UK. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Iordac

Lynched Sri Lankan man’s family seeks justice from Pakistan

Family says they are still struggling to make sense of the 'inhumanity' as they make preparations for the funeral. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DuSILr

China think-tank warns of economic slowdown

Advisers to Beijing will recommend a 2022 growth target that's lower than the target that had been set for 2021. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3os4hik

Erdogan visits Qatar for Supreme Strategic Committee meeting

The visit comes as Turkey works to improve ties with regional powers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3otDCBq

South Africa prepares hospitals as COVID cases surge

President Cyril Ramaphosa says Omicron seems to be the dominant COVID strain in most of the country's nine provinces. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dmi1Vt

Solomon Islands’s PM faces no-confidence vote after unrest

Situation remains tense in Honiara as opposition accuses Manasseh Sogavare of being 'in the service of a foreign power' from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31x3xzs

Swiss International cuts Hong Kong flights over quarantine rules

Airline follows British Airways and Cathay Pacific in cutting flights in response to the city's strict quarantine rules. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3GivQ3s

Six weeks after reopening, Bali wonders where the tourists are

Indonesian island's unique culture and natural beauty not enough to overcome stress and worry of travel during COVID. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3IqlAbh

The tech helping shops - and Santa - deliver this Christmas

A number of tech solutions are out there to help retailers optimise sending out our presents. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lEEUIi

French far-right candidate Zemmour’s rally marred by fighting

Chairs were thrown at left-wing activists who stood up in 'No to Racism' t-shirts during Eric Zemmour's campaign speech. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ZWXTGl

Pelosi to act against Republican for Islamophobic remarks: Omar

Somali-born US congresswoman says she is 'very confident' House speaker will take action against congresswoman. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xUAzWl

Is a military solution in West Africa the only way out?

Armed groups there continue to wage war, despite years of French military operations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3328y3H

Tribal violence kills 24 in Sudan’s Darfur: Aid group

Deadly attack is the latest escalation of inter-communal violence to rock the conflict-stricken region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3opjwZ6

Protesters against vaccine mandate in Belgium clash with police

Protest in Belgian capital turns violent as thousands turn up to denounce measures aimed at halting COVID spread. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3po60V0

‘Encouraging’ early feedback on Omicron severity: Dr Fauci

Early data from the new variant does not indicate a great degree of danger, says top US pandemic scientist. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EqOV2Y

Israel releases ex-prisoner weeks after ending hunger strike

Palestinian Kayed Fasfous had remained in an Israeli hospital since ending his 131-day hunger strike on November 23. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3y9WxVv

Nagaland: Violence after India forces ‘mistakenly’ kill civilians

A protester killed in fresh violence in Mon district a day after 13 civilians were allegedly killed by security forces. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ZVyZXw

The Biden administration is enabling India’s human rights abuses

By failing to hold Modi to account, Biden is perpetuating deepening religious persecution against Indian minorities. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oovxhn

Former US senator, presidential candidate, Bob Dole, dies aged 98

Dole had announced in February that he had been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer and would begin treatment. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dlpqnI

Tunisia’s UGTT union calls for early polls in absence of plan

The union concerned for country's democratic gains as President Kais Saied has failed to announce a political plan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DqWsxp

Israel’s Bennett urges hard line against Iran at nuclear talks

Israel PM calls on Western powers to make clear to Tehran it cannot enrich uranium and negotiate at the same time. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oo7fEd

Can art change society? – Ai Weiwei and Anish Kapoor

Artist and activist Ai Weiwei and abstract sculptor Anish Kapoor on the changing role of art in today’s world. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dkjQ5h

Don’t exploit migrants for politics, pope says on Lesbos visit

Pope Francis has denounced Europe's fear and indifference to migrants on his second visit to the Greek island of Lesbos. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Eu2rCZ

Gambians await presidential result as Barrow seeks second term

Results from 15 of the country's 53 electoral districts announced, showing incumbent taking an early lead. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3onIvvR

Residents in shadow of Indonesia volcano reckon with ruin

At least 14 people killed, dozens injured and hundreds of families homeless after Mount Semeru's eruption on Saturday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rBZkFF

Palestinians, rights group condemn Jerusalem ‘execution’

UN human rights office, Palestinian officials and Israeli human rights group slam the killing of Palestinian assailant. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3djx6He

Several wounded as Myanmar security forces ram anti-coup protest

Witnesses say several people were wounded when security forces ran over protesters in Yangon. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Drkokq

‘Humans are for the grave’: Karen face Myanmar military violence

After post-coup protests, Karen state faced a Tatmadaw crackdown. Now, many rebuild, while others grow defiant. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31mga0A

At least 13 civilians shot dead by army in India’s Nagaland state

Protests after soldiers opened fire on villagers thinking they were 'militants' in India’s remote northeast region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Ihn8od

Indonesia volcano eruption death toll rises

At least 13 people killed and dozens of others injured after the eruption of Mount Semeru on the island of Java. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3psmhIx

Indonesia volcano toll rises as search for missing continues

Officials say at least 13 people killed and 98 injured after Mount Semeru's sudden eruption. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rxZQEx

US, EU and 20 nations condemn Taliban over ‘summary killings’

Countries denounce reported killings and disappearances of former members of Afghan security forces. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dmXqjS

Sudan’s al-Burhan says army will exit politics after 2023 vote

Top general says Sudan's military will not participate in politics after a civilian government is elected in 2023. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lwxAyc

CNN fires anchor Chris Cuomo over role in brother’s sex scandal

Veteran news anchor fired for helping defend brother and ex-New York Governor Andrew Cuomo against sex assault claims. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31t9nCa

Lebanon PM says call with MBS, Macron ‘important step’

Najib Mikati says call with Saudi crown prince and French president 'an important step' towards restoring Gulf ties. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dltHrs

Vote count starts in The Gambia presidential vote

One million voters were registered in the election seen as a key test for stability for the small West African country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dk7F8n

Veteran Indian journalist Vinod Dua passes away at 67

Dua, a pioneer of Hindi broadcast journalism, had contracted COVID earlier this year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Ept0cF

Can Europe’s right-wing parties be united?

Populist leaders meet in Poland to discuss the continent's future. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lzYxRy

Iran explosion near Natanz nuclear facility a controlled test

No damage was incurred as part of the air defence test, according to Iranian media. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Giq1mT

Biden and Putin to hold video call on Tuesday on Ukraine

Kremlin says the presidents will hold talks after Russia massed tens of thousands of troops on Ukrainian border. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Ioxsea

France, Europeans working to open mission in Afghanistan: Macron

The French president says opening of a joint mission was being considered but ruled out recognising the Taliban rulers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/331dtlp

At least 23 killed in bus accident in Kenya

Local officials say 12 people including four children were rescued from the bus that plunged into the Enziu river. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3on5Uh6

Israeli wounded in East Jerusalem stabbing, assailant killed

Surveillance video shows attacker stabbing Jewish man and then trying to knife Israeli police in the occupied city. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Eq35S2

Stolen Nepali statue returns to its temple after decades in US

Centuries-old sculpture of two Hindu gods has been re-installed in Kathmandu nearly 40 years after it was stolen. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oq10QB

Aid cut-off may kill more Afghans than war

Urgent action is needed by the international community to prevent catastrophic hunger in Afghanistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31yts9C

Erdogan says he hopes volatile Turkish lira will steady soon

Turkish president promises to continue his policy of low interest rates despite massive plunge in the Turkish currency. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xS2uWG

Macron wraps up Gulf tour in Saudi with MBS meeting

After visiting UAE and Qatar, France's Macron met Mohammed bin Salman in Saudi Arabia to discuss regional 'stability'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DkNthf

Residents flee in panic as Indonesia’s Semeru volcano erupts

Several villages blanketed in ash as the highest volcano on Java island erupts. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32YZ610

Parents of alleged Michigan school shooter arrested in Detroit

Prosecutors charged each parent with four counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection with campus mass shooting. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DnxDlW

Pakistan: Dozens arrested after Sri Lankan lynched, set ablaze

Official says up to 120 arrests made, raids continue after factory manager, accused of blasphemy, was killed on Friday from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ryQubz

Omicron coverage in overdrive

The new coronavirus variant has driven frenzied media coverage, but how much is accurate? And the rise of K-drama. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Ig4v3Q

US adds only 210,000 jobs in November but the picture is mixed

While the number of jobs created fell far short of analysts' expectations, the unemployment rate fell to 4.3 percent. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ps6fyr

Israeli academic denounced for report denying Srebrenica genocide

Germany is reconsidering whether to award Gideon Greif after his views on the Srebrenica massacre became known. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rwG7Fb

US challenges Nvidia takeover of chip designer Arm

Regulators in the UK and Europe are also investigating the proposed purchase of the chip designer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lyBS8d

Turkey central bank intervenes again to shore up embattled lira

For second time this week, Turkey's central bank sold precious US dollar reserves to stem lira's slide to record low. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ryFpHI

Lira crash slams Turkey’s factories, farmers and retailers

The rapid devaluation of Turkey's lira is rippling throughout the country's private sector. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dgy5YF

UAE buys record 80 French Rafale jets in $19bn arms deal

Deal signed as French President Macron begins Gulf trip, during which he will also visit Qatar and Saudi Arabia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3IldDV4

Black, South Asian Britons remain at higher risk of COVID: Report

Study into health inequalities shows death rates among minority communities still disproportionately high. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ryWktG

Lebanon minister Kordahi resigns to resolve Saudi Arabia spat

Information minister had caused diplomatic crisis after criticism of Saudi-led military campaign in Yemen. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3okCfVP

Iran chief negotiator says nuclear proposals ‘cannot be rejected’

Ali Bagheri Kani tells Al Jazeera Iran will submit third proposal once first two are accepted by Vienna negotiators. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3GaOVER

America and China opened the door for African coups to return

As global powers abandon their anti-coup stance, military cliques are feeling emboldened to seize power in Africa. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rwcFPC

Greek asylum policies creating refugee hunger crisis: Aid groups

Athens has restricted services to those in the process of applying for asylum, leaving many without guarantees of food. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3G7Qm6Y

How real is the threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine?

Experts are divided on whether Moscow is planning an imminent incursion, or merely posturing to win geopolitical sway. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3orUdG9

Dubai’s DP World pulls out of Haifa port privatisation bid

The project was one of the largest joint ventures announced after Israel and the United Arab Emirates normalised ties. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ph5xE4

Alec Baldwin says not responsible for fatal movie set shooting

Actor says he did not pull the trigger when gun fired, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on Rust film set. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EjXIUw

Hunger strikes show the history of Irish-Palestinian solidarity

From boycotts to Balfour and the treatment of political prisoners, the Irish and Palestinians have had much in common. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EngFFB

Pakistan’s Lahore again tops world’s most polluted cities list

Lahore, home to over 11 million people, repeatedly replaced New Delhi as the world's most polluted city in November. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DebDtO

Native American women are facing an epidemic of violence

More than 80 percent of Indigenous women in the United States have experienced violence in their lifetime. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DfhSgR

Has Canada failed its Indigenous population?

Officials who say they did not know about abuses at residential schools are 'not being truthful', says Murray Sinclair. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ZTb9Ma

US avoids gov’t shutdown as Senate passes stopgap funding bill

Republicans had threatened to block the funding over opposition to using federal money to support vaccine mandates. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rxK6RV

Several civilians and Peshmerga killed by ISIL in Iraq’s Makhmour

At least 10 people, including three civilians, killed in attack on village in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3GciPsa

Gambians set for high-stakes polls, first since end of Jammeh era

Six candidates, including incumbent President Adama Barrow, vying for the country's top post in Saturday's election. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Ek6t0E

Jack Dorsey’s Square changes its name to Block

Days after Jack Dorsey resigned as chief executive of Twitter, his other company is changing its name. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3IaHiA2

Turkey central bank comments on easing at odds with Erdogan’s

Central bank will assess interest rate cut impact early next year, an official tells Bloomberg News. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DlIRY5

The Race to Replace Duterte | Start Here

The Philippines election: dynasties, drama and intrigue from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3d9vcJj

Can the US promote democracy worldwide?

With democratic norms under attack at home, what are the prospects for Biden’s ‘Summit for Democracy’? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dedg04

Belarus set up fake accounts to inflame migrants: Facebook’s Meta

Meta report says the Belarusian KGB set up dozens of fake accounts to stir up migrant crisis on the border with Poland. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31hwejD

Documentary on femicides in Turkey is UK’s Oscars nomination

Dying to Divorce has been chosen as the UK's entry for the Best International Feature Film category at Academy Awards. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3d8XALD

US, Russia hold talks as Ukraine tensions mount: Live updates

Antony Blinken and Sergey Lavrov meet for discussions in Stockholm as concerns rise over escalation in eastern Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EkhL53

Navigating my teen’s mental health crisis as a single parent

Now that Alex was home from hospital, we would have to work hard so that they could heal and think of the future. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lw0rTh

Lalibela, the World Heritage Site caught in Ethiopia’s war

Government forces have retaken the historic city famous for its iconic rock-cut churches from rival Tigrayan forces. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3luxWFt

Press freedom in Greece under increased threat: Journalists, NGOs

Alleged surveillance of reporters, a law banning fake news, and bullying of a Dutch reporter fuel concerns. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rtzbsh

Myanmar forces purposely killed anti-military protesters: HRW

A new report by Human Rights Watch alleges Myanmar security forces encircled and used lethal force on protesters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EjwHQT

Climate justice and decoloniality

It is time for the former colonial powers of the world to take responsibility for the climate emergency they created. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oecy9b

The Battle for Belarus

Neighbouring countries are being drawn into the state crackdown on pro-democracy protests in Belarus. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Dew2in

Indian journalists protest gov’t restricting access to parliament

Anger over the introduction of a 'lottery system' to regulate the number of journalists reporting from the parliament. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ZRhrMk

Palestinian Authority struggles to pay public employees

High inflation, dwindling donor aid and Israel's withholding of vital tax funds squeezing PA's already decimated budget. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3odWiFg

Omicron: Will rich countries now stop hoarding vaccines?

Experts say vaccine inequality must be addressed to prevent further virus mutations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3GaGVn4

Iran says nuclear deal ‘within reach’ if West shows goodwill

Iran provides European powers involved in the 2015 nuclear deal two drafts on sanctions removal, nuclear commitments. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31sT3Ba

UK approves COVID-19 drug that appears effective against Omicron

Green light from medicines regulator comes as manufacturers say lab results show 'activity against key mutations'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ocXRn4

The Beatles – reimagined

In his seven-hour documentary on the band's infamous 1969 sessions, Peter Jackson took a sad song and made it better. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DgHzxB

Hun Sen, Cambodian leader for 36 years, backs son to succeed him

Prime minister says he supports his 44-year-old son Hun Manet to take over leadership through an election. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Idi445

Artificial intelligence must not exacerbate inequality further

UNESCO has put forward a framework that can help reverse the negative trends in the AI revolution. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pn4JgS

Russia orders US diplomats to leave as Ukraine tensions escalate

Diplomatic row between Moscow and Washington deepens as US-headed NATO alliance holds talks on Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3pe0Qeh

Poland abortion laws: Woman’s death spurs calls for change

Izabel's case has intensified demands to loosen Poland's laws, which are among the most restrictive in Europe. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ryvIbU

The Wall of Shadows: A Sherpa’s moral dilemma

A Sherpa family considers breaking a taboo to climb the most sacred and dangerous mountain in the Himalayas. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3D9QwIX

US abortion rights at stake as Supreme Court to take up key case

US Supreme Court is weighing a Mississippi abortion case that could ultimately overturn landmark 1973 Roe v Wade ruling. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EfdPlY

UK's fastest broadband found in Swansea street

Residents can, according to website Uswitch.com, download a two-hour film in 47 seconds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d3DEd3

Myanmar army helicopter attacks ‘force thousands to flee’

Media reports say civilians sheltering in forest and other places after air raids on 15 villages in Depayin, Sagaing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lp7i0U

WHO members agree to start drafting global pandemic convention

WHO member states adopt resolution to start drafting a global agreement on how to prevent and tackle the next pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3o9GfrX

The hypocrisy of Emmerson Mnangagwa

We should not take Mnangagwa's claim that he is working to further democracy and human rights in Zimbabwe at face value. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xGiCdT

Dozens, including many children, die in Nigeria boat disaster

Local officials say at least 29 people, mostly children, drowned after an overloaded river boat capsized in Kano state. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3EdsT3I

Why Mars-bound astronauts may go to Iceland first

With a similar landscape to other worlds, it could aid research into extra-terrestrial missions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3G0wouT

Duolingo boss: 'Develop your social skills'

Luis von Ahn, co-founder and CEO of language-learning app Duolingo, shares his business advice. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rsYUBd

These are the world’s most expensive cities to live in

Higher prices in these cities were partly due to COVID-19 restrictions, which disrupted the supply of goods. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3o8xyhQ

Peru: Archaeologists say unearthed mummy could be 1,200 years old

Head of excavation project describes the discovery of the mummy, which was bound with rope, as 'peculiar and unique'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3IcX5OH

Belarus’s Lukashenko says annexed Crimea is legally Russian

Black Sea peninsula 'de jure' Russian territory, Belarusian president says, prompting backlash from Kyiv. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xOdOmL

Ethiopian gov’t says it retook string of towns from Tigray forces

Spokesman says Shewa Robit, a town claimed by Tigrayan forces last week, is among those now under government control. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xG0QaF

India’s cryptocurrency enthusiasts call New Delhi’s bluff on ban

In one of the world's hottest crypto markets, investors are brushing off latest push to prohibit digital currencies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31iXXAT

US health panel endorses Merck’s COVID-19 pill

If the FDA authorises the drug, it would be the first at-home treatment for COVID-19 two years into the pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31hDtIv

Ilhan Omar reveals death threat in wake of Islamophobic comments

Omar urges Republican leaders to fight 'anti-Muslim hatred' after legislator refused to publicly apologise for comments. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3D5ItNz

Interfaith love a risk amid India’s Hindu nationalist surge

Rights groups say violence against interfaith couples increased in recent years, perpetrated by hardline Hindu groups. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DauztA

A Taliban ban on women in the workforce can cost economy $1bn

A full recovery of the Afghan economy will not happen without female participation, according to a new UNDP report. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3xFKPS5

New Zealand to send troops to quell unrest in Solomon Islands