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WHO accuses industry of causing widespread deforestation, pollution and emitting millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Jr7o48a

Anti-Rwanda protest in DR Congo over alleged rebel ‘backing’

Relations have been strained since the mass arrival of Rwandan Hutus in eastern DRC after the 1994 Rwandan genocide. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/kVWeqHh

How we remember them: My sister’s tea basket

For two non-biological sisters, tea time is the thread that keeps them tethered - across time, distance, and even death. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/CgI0Q87

Denmark set to vote in referendum on joining EU defence policy

Danish voters to decide on Wednesday on government's push to opt in to the EU's common defence policy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/esmE8Ih

Hepatitis A outbreak in the US, Canada: What we know so far

The virus is likely to have spread due to contaminated organic strawberries sold between March 5 and April 25. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/naS3xeO

China loosens COVID rules amid scepticism over full reopening

Residents remain in dark about when they can leave compounds despite authorities flagging official end to lockdown. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/HIkDy9o

China, Pacific islands fail to reach consensus on security pact

Wang Yi urges Pacific region not to be 'too anxious' about China's aims after failing to agree on a security deal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PL0K3mW

Land or Death: Colombia’s Indigenous Land Wars

A fierce Colombian grandmother defends her Indigenous community in the world’s largest cocaine producing region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/TfZa1KE

Nigeria CDC confirms 21 cases of monkeypox in 2022

More than 200 suspected and confirmed cases of the virus were detected in mostly Europe since early May. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/EynLMZI

‘Enemy moving in’: Fierce battle as Russian troops storm key city

An estimated 15,000 civilians in Severodonetsk remain trapped by heavy fighting amid a constant barrage of artillery. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Y1ZsDxC

Iranian Zar Amir Ebrahimi wins best actress at Cannes

Ebrahimi won for Holy Spider in which she plays a journalist trying to solve serial murders of prostitutes in Mashhad. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3y5tIgD

Indigenous director asked to leave Cannes event over shoes

The filmmaker from Canada was removed by security at a red carpet event for wearing traditional footwear. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/LnvpE6q

Uvalde shooting: The cowards in Stetsons

Why did the 'brave' Texan police not do anything to save the children at Robb elementary for 78 long minutes? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/tx7myJh

Russia puts ‘all its resources’ into capture of key Ukraine city

Russian forces seized a hotel on Severodonetsk's outskirts, damaged 14 high-rise buildings, and battled on the streets. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/yKf30gv

LGBTQ Ukrainians and Russians find solidarity in Berlin

As activists highlight risks for LGBTQ community, Germany’s Quarteera welcomes Ukrainian refugees and Russian exiles. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bC3XwQf

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka gets Russian oil to ease shortages

The 90,000-tonnes of Russian oil waited offshore for more than a month as Sri Lanka was unable pay for shipment. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/KHJ0vO8

Dozens killed in stampede at a church in Nigeria

The stamped happened as hundreds of people gathered at the church in the Rivers state for food, the police said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/A9X0uSp

Refugees in Kenya’s Kakuma and Dadaab camps are still in limbo

The upcoming general election should be seen as an opportunity to resolve this issue once and for all. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/U2jGilI

Australia’s new PM Albanese backs climate, defying Murdoch media

Climate was a big factor in Australian elections despite the Murdoch media push. And the taboo of Palestine in Germany. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1g3TBf9

‘Slavery, rape, torture’: Libya threatened by foreign fighters

Migrants 'extremely vulnerable' to rights abuses carried out by foreign fighters and armed groups, UN report says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/GsPv4ha

Chelsea reaches final agreement for sale to Boehly-led consortium

Sale of club set to be completed on Monday after deal finalised with consortium led by LA Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/wSEqFOL

Iran summons Swiss envoy over US oil seizure

Tehran has demanded the immediate release of the Pegas, an Iranian-flagged tanker being held in Greek waters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ZCBST71

Why is Al Jazeera taking killed journalist case to the ICC?

Al Jazeera has filed a case at the ICC to investigate the killing of its journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli forces. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Mq7Z1go

NRA convention explained: What to know about this year’s meeting

The convention comes after a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at a primary school in Uvalde, Texas. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/q7mYZ6l

Kashmir sees rise in violence after Yasin Malik sentenced to life

Indian forces kill at least 10 rebels in disputed region since Wednesday's sentencing of top pro-independence leader. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/S3ecIJW

‘Time running out’: US, Germany intensify climate change fight

Deal will see the two nations develop and deploy technologies to speed up the clean energy transition. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XjSzQmV

US secures forfeiture of Maryland property of ex-Gambian ruler

Prosecutors say Yahya Jammeh corruptly obtained millions of dollars by stealing public funds and soliciting bribes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FErs1DM

India ‘punishes’ bureaucrat couple after stadium dog walk furore

Couple transferred to opposite ends of country after report says they had a sports stadium shut to walk their dog. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Pj3aLIm

One dead after ‘accident’ at Iran’s Parchin military complex

The exact causes of the incident are under investigation, according to Iran’s defence ministry. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Dj4surB

Spain to reform secret services after phone-hacking scandal: PM

Pedro Sanchez also promises new law governing 'classified information' after hacking of top politicians' phones. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RoLibOe

Bulgaria uses police dogs, violence in refugee pushbacks: HRW

Human Rights Watch says Bulgaria is using police dogs and other violence to illegally push refugees back into Turkey. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ugaR3Gy

‘Nowhere is safe’: Ukrainians describe horrors of Russia invasion

The besieged eastern city of Severodonetsk is being subjected to a 'colossal amount of shelling' by Russian troops. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/gWdqt3r

‘Worse than predicted’: G7 meets to keep climate action on track

Environmental groups warn nations risk undermining their green goals by scrambling to secure new sources of natural gas. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Pkzf8WI

UN envoy urges Yemen’s warring parties to renew truce

Two-month nationwide truce between Saudi-led coalition and the rebel Houthi group is due to expire at beginning of June. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/oR1fNhG

Sue Gray report blames senior UK leadership for lockdown parties

Senior civil servant Sue Gray's report into the 'Partygate' scandal puts responsibility with those at the top. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bTvAIY9

Clashes in Pakistan as defiant Imran Khan begins march to capital

Police fire tear gas and baton-charge Khan's supporters to stop them from reaching Islamabad for already-banned rally. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/nSbVG3F

Xi defends China’s record during talks with UN human rights chief

In talks with Michelle Bachelet, president slams countries lecturing others on human rights and 'politicising' issue. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/gCu01jw

Five Turkish soldiers killed in northern Iraq

Turkey says its soldiers were killed during clashes with fighters from the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/almkdwI

Analysis: With MBZ as president, is it time for a US-UAE reset?

Mohammed bin Zayed was already the UAE's de facto ruler - he'll likely continue attempts to become less tied to the US. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/fjuNCeo

Afghan female journalists defiant as Taliban restrictions grow

Taliban decree ordering female news anchors to cover their faces on air is the latest in a series of restrictions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zvXV0fo

Will Turkey block Finland and Sweden from becoming NATO members?

While Erdogan has expressed discontent, Washington and the alliance are hopeful that divisive issues can be resolved. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/LYmVIQa

Pakistan: Khan’s party alleges hundreds arrested ahead of march

Imran Khan's PTI says over 400 supporters arrested in bid to thwart major sit-in planned by former leader in Islamabad. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/EV7lJrj

Two pilots dead after fighter jet crash in Iran’s Isfahan

An official says the aircraft faced technical issues and crashed during a training exercise. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XoruMjC

Three killed as smuggling boat capsizes in Mexico: Official

Two people, including a child, also drowned after apparently attempting to cross river separating Mexico and Guatemala. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9gpBrqu

Map: Where has monkeypox been detected so far?

At least 17 countries have reported new confirmed cases of monkeypox. No associated deaths have been reported to date. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/0I1ZltV

Iran promises revenge as it mourns assassinated IRGC member

Iranian officials have so far refrained from directly blaming Israel for the killing of senior IRGC member Khodaei. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/8M3QP5T

Suspect arrested after guard killed at Qatar’s embassy in Paris

French prosecutors say a security guard was killed in a fight with another man in front of the embassy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/X61JFKM

Clearview AI fined in UK for illegally storing facial images

The facial recognition database firm must pay more than £7.5m and delete data it holds of UK residents. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/j9hI0bE

US Southern Baptists ignored, covered up sex abuse claims: Report

New report says abuse survivors were 'ignored, disbelieved' by leaders of US's largest Protestant denomination. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lE5V7og

UN: More than 100 million people forcibly displaced in the world

The figures combine refugees, asylum-seekers, and nearly 60 million people displaced inside their own countries. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9Z2m1Kc

Russia using ‘scorched earth’ tactics in Donbas, Ukraine says

Luhansk governor accuses Russia of indiscriminately shelling Severodonetsk, which has only one working hospital left. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/BsnzovT

Israel sentences Palestinian prison escapees to five more years

Six Palestinians escaped from a high-security prison last year by digging a tunnel, sparking a massive manhunt. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/yecMvC4

Worlds apart: 24 hours with two refugees in Poland

An Iraqi Kurd and a Ukrainian, part of families with young children, take us through a day in their lives as refugees. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/mKeqsDF

Four killed during powerful storms in eastern Canada

Nearly 900,000 homes in Ontario and Quebec provinces were without power as wind-blown trees killed several Canadians. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zcfHb2W

Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing: Lies, investigations and videotape

Israel has lied from the instant that Shireen Abu Akleh was assassinated. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/WVO1fLe

George W Bush is not funny

The effective annihilation of a nation is hardly a laughing matter. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/CY0uyIV

Iran denies ‘compromise’ in nuclear deal negotiations

The ball to restore the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action nuclear deal is in the US's court, Tehran says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/HXAQKvk

Court orders probe into former Pakistan minister’s arrest

Shireen Mazari, who served under former PM Imran Khan, was detained by police near her Islamabad home on Friday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/UkIQ7t2

Anthony Albanese: Who is Australia’s prime minister-elect?

Anthony Albanese has led his Labor Party to victory in the election, ending nine years of conservative rule. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ED8a0nq

Russia bans hundreds of prominent Americans, 26 Canadians

The largely symbolic travel bans form part of a downward spiral in Russia's relations with the West over war in Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/uEdqBSI

Israel, Switzerland report first monkeypox cases as virus spreads

The outbreak of monkeypox in countries where the virus is not endemic is highly unusual, according to scientists. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4dmF0wq

‘Perfect climate storm’: Pakistan reels from extreme heat

'Torrid' heatwave with temperatures reaching mid-40°s Celsius has renewed debate over the climate crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/WNT6Ur8

Wimbledon’s Russia, Belarus ban on collision course with ATP, WTA

Wimbledon stripped of ranking points by main tours in move threatening to reduce Grand Slam to exhibition status. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/oNzWxdP

Israel’s disinformation playbook: Delay, deflect, deny

Israel falls back on its media manipulation tactics after the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh attracts global attention. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Xc8RMrn

UN: 18 million facing severe hunger in Sahel region

It cites the effects of Russia's war in Ukraine, COVID-19 pandemic, climate-induced shocks and rising costs as reasons. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2EzUuJn

PKK central to Turkish opposition to Sweden, Finland joining NATO

Turkey views the PKK - and all its affiliates - as security threats, complicating its relationship with Sweden, Finland. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/S93mEQh

Ukraine war boosts Europeanism in border-wary Greece

Despite the government's pro-Western policy, everyday Greeks remain wary of both the US and Russia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/J4vdwux

‘We are going to die’: Food shortages worsen Sri Lanka crisis

Prime minister warns of a food crisis after chemical fertilisers ban by previous government drastically cut crop yields. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PCyHSwJ

Twitter’s new crisis misinformation policy: All you need to know

The policy aims to fight misinformation during wars, health emergencies and large-scale natural disasters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6uyVEAd

After Terra crash, investors and regulators count cost of crypto

Spectacular collapse of stablecoin puts focus on regulatory frameworks in South Korea and Singapore. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/iDRyZn8

Polish lawmakers reach compromise on judicial reforms

Warsaw says bill proposing changes to Poland's legal system will unblock billions of euros of European Union funding. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/HbpV95L

Sri Lanka slips into default, central bank head agrees to stay on

The island nation fell into default for the first time in its history as the gov't struggled to halt an economic crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/dBz7CqM

Women in rural Bangladesh bear rising cost of climate crisis

Study says households headed by women are allocating 30 percent of their spending on protection from climate disasters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/moWXNH6

The overturning of Roe v Wade could harm women across the world

The overturning of the landmark SCOTUS ruling could have devastating consequences for women in developing countries. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4hrAP9G

Israel will not investigate Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing: Report

Military believes investigation would lead to controversy in Israel; family not surprised, calls for transparent probe. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/QcS94Xl

Scholz to travel to Western Balkans lobbying for its place in EU

The German leader pushes for the EU integration of Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5RpNsjy

Al Jazeera’s Shireen Abu Akleh’s journalistic achievements

A trailblazer for Arab women in media, Shireen Abu Akleh was known for her professionalism and commitment to the story. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zZRnPyb

Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah’s health worsens in Egyptian prison

Egypt rights body urges authorities to transfer activist to better facility, as his family calls for his release. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bF47kVg

Key climate change indicators hit record highs in 2021: UN report

Greenhouse gas concentrations, sea level rise, ocean heat and ocean acidification all set new records last year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/KLajV7Q

Locals blame coal power plant in Maharashtra for death, sickness

Air pollution from a thermal power plant in India's Chandrapur killed 1,300 people in the area in 2020, research claims. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/QpVWbnF

Sri Lanka minister asks people not to queue for fuel for two days

Power and energy minister 'respectfully' advises against forming queues, saying there are no sufficient petrol stocks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/VCu9k8e

US midterm elections: Primary win for Republican vote denier

The latest round of US states have voted to elect who will represent the major parties in November's midterm elections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/mn2EhTC

Nigeria: Nine dead after explosion in Kano

The national emergency service said the explosion in the northern city led to the collapse of a building and the deaths. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/uz4ZH5m

Zimbabwe unfreezes bank lending only days after policy change

Zimbabwe, which experienced 500 billion % hyperinflation in 2008, is experiencing another episode of high inflation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Wls94uZ

Photos: Waiting for water train in India’s scorching desert state

For over three weeks, the 40-wagon train carrying some 2 million litres is the only source of water in Pali, Rajasthan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Wc4QUIx

Dozens injured in Israeli police attack on Palestinian funeral

Walid al-Sharif's funeral was attacked just days after an Israeli attack on journalist Shireen Abu Akleh's funeral. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/pLebdKn

Elon Musk warns Twitter deal stuck without fake account proof

The deal to buy Twitter can't "move forward" without proof of spam account numbers, Mr Musk says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KXIGi1E

Indian insurer LIC slides in market debut after record IPO

LIC’s weak debut comes even as stocks in India and the broader Asian market rallied on Tuesday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FpJQrBM

UN ‘appalled’ by ‘vile racist’ mass shooting in Buffalo

Comments by UN chief Antonio Guterres came as vigils were held in the US for the 10 people killed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/8J4XMfq

Photos: Total lunar eclipse bathes Moon in red

Stargazers enjoyed a total lunar eclipse on Sunday night into early Monday morning. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ZmqgUQa

Uighur county in China has highest prison rate in the world

China continues its crackdown on Muslim-minority Uighurs with an imprisonment rate 10 times higher than in the US. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5CjdQfk

Georgia jails critical pro-opposition journalist Nika Gvaramia

Judge sentences anchor and owner of pro-opposition Mtavari TV to three-and-a-half years in prison. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vWimqw

Counterattack: Russian troops pushed back to the border – Kyiv

If confirmed, it would suggest a counteroffensive by Ukrainian soldiers is having increasing success against Russia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/TqrNGUe

'I've got bass in a backpack': VR revives 1989 rave culture

The In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats exhibition shows visitors what the acid-house scene was like. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Iw1CLUz

Mali government pulls military out of regional G5 Sahel force

Since 2012, armed groups have sought to unseat government in Bamako, which has now been overthrown twice by the military from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/04o1ElI

Legislators in Somalia gather to elect new president

Former Presidents Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and Hassan Sheikh Mohamud are the frontrunners among 35 candidates. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lDLgKHb

Photos: Palestinians mark 74th Nakba Day

May 15 marks the commemoration of the Nakba, which led to the expulsion of 750,000 Palestinians from their homes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/EyeW2SD

UAE President MBZ meets Macron; world leaders offer condolences

Leaders pay tribute to new UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan following the death of his half-brother. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/d4Z6Au9

Palestine’s voice will never be silenced

Palestinians will not be erased. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/WolJOYj

Nakba Day: What happened in Palestine in 1948?

This year marks 74 years of Al-Nakba, or the Palestinian experience of dispossession and loss of their homeland. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lCGTmU5

Somalia set to hold overdue presidential election

Citing security reasons, police in Somalia announce curfew in Mogadishu ahead of the long-delayed election. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/JDt8YCM

China withdraws as 2023 football Asian Cup host due to pandemic

The Asian Football Confederation praises Chinese officials for making a 'very difficult but necessary decision'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/CxdUBF6

Lebanon’s elections will only re-legitimise the failed system

It is unlikely that Sunday's parliamentary election will bring any structural change. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jPaWZwE

Shireen Abu Akleh: ‘Assassinated in cold blood’

Killed by the Israeli army, journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was 'the voice of events in Palestine'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/P2U5Jo1

Israeli attack on Shireen Abu Akleh mourners sparks outcry

Thousands gathered in occupied East Jerusalem for the journalist's funeral after she was shot dead by Israeli forces. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/dJPqY34

Only the ICC can deliver justice for journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

The murder of the Al Jazeera journalist should be investigated by an international body. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/gtk79EI

Israel ‘investigating soldier’ in journalist Abu Akleh’s killing

Shireen Abu Akleh was killed by Israeli forces on Wednesday during a military raid in the West Bank town of Jenin. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ik2nvYT

Elon Musk puts Twitter deal on hold over fake account details

The billionaire wants more data on fake accounts, prompting speculation over the deal's future. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/7GciEKT

One in five UK civil servants to be laid off: Minister

About 91,000 civil service jobs are expected to go for the UK government to save $4.3bn a year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Y1u6LNv

Eleven killed, 31 rescued after boat capsizes near Puerto Rico

The incident comes amid an uptick in Haitians and other migrants attempting the dangerous water passage to the US. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/snhLZS5

Ranil Wickremesinghe: Sri Lanka’s returning prime minister

Wickremesinghe returns for a sixth term as Sri Lanka PM with the country mired in political and economic crises. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XJ81Azn

Apple iPod creator warns the metaverse will encourage trolls

Tony Fadell says the virtual reality world risks damaging human interaction and creating toxicity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/HAny2z5

Astronomers reveal first image of black hole at Milky Way’s centre

The photo of the Sagittarius A* black hole was made by eight synchronised radio telescopes around the world. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/dEa8BSC

Qatar leader in Iran in bid to help salvage 2015 nuclear pact

Doha has been trying to mediate between Washington and Tehran, calling for more dialogue to settle the standoff. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/c0E9vIx

Sri Lanka court bans ex-PM Rajapaksa, allies from leaving country

Mahinda Rajapaksa, son Namal and 15 allies barred from leaving island over violence against anti-government protesters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/NP4V1GC

Israeli killing of Al Jazeera’s Shireen Abu Akleh sparks outrage

Killing of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli forces triggers outpouring of condemnation and condolences. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/EmCc1I3

The Charlettes: An AI engineer in Ivory Coast and Ghana

A facial recognition app designed by software engineer Charlette N'Guessan, a woman with unique identity issues. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ZyS3UKD

Climate change is devastating the Global South

It is high time for rich countries in North America and Europe to step up and help. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/rsjW79V

‘Second chance’: In Malawi, a teacher’s salary runs an orphanage

Two-thirds of Malawian children do not complete their primary education, one of the highest rates on the continent. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/mToJ5nQ

Shireen Abu Akleh: A trailblazer who gave voice to Palestinians

Al Jazeera's Shireen Abu Akleh was a household name in the Arab world for her coverage of Israel and Palestine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lakmrts

Nigeria’s NNPC, central bank ‘cannot help fix’ jet fuel prices

The jet fuel price increase has affected already debt-laden airlines that rely on the import. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hV4TAxp

Two Mexican journalists killed, taking 2022 death toll to 11

Yessenia Mollinedo and Sheila Johana Garcia were killed in Veracruz, the state prosecutor said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Tzdv9mB

Sri Lanka gives emergency powers to army, police after violence

Military, police authorised to arrest people without warrants a day after deadly violence and PM's resignation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lYchdnH

For Vietnam’s fishermen, whales are gods of the southern sea

Within shoreline communities, tales of cetacean altruism are at the heart of a centuries-old tradition of whale worship. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ZFYQ3S4

Photos: After PM, Sri Lanka protesters now want president to quit

The Rajapaksas are blamed for leading the island into its worst economic crisis since gaining independence in 1948. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/8Fgtcv1

Nigerian electoral commission chair denies interest in presidency

The race for the 2023 presidency is hotting up ahead of the primaries for the ruling and leading opposition parties. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/VMAGPkq

In Putin’s words: What Russia’s leader said at Victory Day parade

Russian forces and Donbas volunteers are 'fighting for the Motherland so no one forgets the lessons of World War II'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Vs2CadN

Indonesia faces international pressure over palm oil export ban

Signs of discontent with Jakarta are emerging in countries that rely heavily on palm oil, including India and Pakistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/HAaIkMj

Fiji pauses US seizure of yacht linked to Russian oligarch

Washington says the luxury vessel is owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/AnO6Fdk

Photos: Russia marks WWII victory amid ongoing Ukraine war

Putin did not mention Ukraine by name, gave no assessment of progress in the war, or say how long it will last. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/uKMcJpZ

Sri Lankan prime minister heckled by protesters as crisis deepens

It was Prime Minister Rajapaksa's first outing since protests erupted amid the country's worst-ever economic crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/OzST3xR

‘Suffered far too long’: 12.3 million Syrian children need aid

United Nations warns dwindling funds are affecting much-needed assistance and adding to children's struggles. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/l8KmTIk

Israel captures Palestinians who killed 3 in stabbing attack

The two Palestinians were found near a quarry after a three-day manhunt following the attack in Elad near Tel Aviv. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/g19bMvk

The US goes ballistic: America’s gun epidemic

As of 2017, there were already more guns than people in the US. And the situation has only gotten worse since. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/keDNUyw

Saudi King Salman admitted to hospital for medical exam

Eighty-six year-old monarch was taken to a hospital for unspecified tests in the Red Sea city of Jeddah. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ZF8TNUs

Rescuers search for survivors as Cuba hotel blast toll reaches 25

One person was extracted from the rubble over night after an explosion devastated the Hotel Saratoga in Old Havana. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mKOwZI

Northern Ireland on brink of ‘seismic’ election result

A pro-Irish reunification party is on course to become the biggest one in Northern Ireland's legislative assembly. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hZJUR3V

Iraqi cleric Mahmoud al-Sarkhi deepens intra-Shia dispute

The controversial figure has become the subject of widespread discussions in Iraq, igniting debates on his ideology. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/suUYBF4

Israel destroys home of Palestinian accused of killing settler

Human rights groups regularly condemn Israel's policy of home demolitions as collective punishment. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Z706utO

France’s Macron sworn in for second term as president

Macron says his second term will be 'new' and not merely a continuation of the first. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FiK6Jes

Taliban orders Afghan women to cover their faces in public

The move is one of the harshest restrictions imposed on Afghanistan's women since the Taliban seized power last year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ICY6JlS

‘Stand to the end’: Can diplomacy rescue Ukrainian defenders?

'Influential states' trying to help remove the last fighters holed up in a Russian-besieged steel plant in Mariupol. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ep2MA1k

Philippines 2022: Authoritarian nostalgia vs hopes of reform

As Filipinos vote for a new president, what can they expect for media? Plus, Taiwan's political satirists. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/v0c5bn2

Homophobia: Africa’s moral blind spot

It is high time for African leaders to accept LGBTQ rights are human rights. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FoaEYku

The perfect storm increasing the cost of a crucial metal

Nickel is essential for batteries and stainless steel but suppliers are struggling to meet demand. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/9JBpDHh

Belarus sentences dissident’s girlfriend to six years in prison

Sofia Sapega, whose flight was forced to land in Belarus last year, was convicted for inciting social hatred. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/fhjRb3X

British Virgin Islands appoints new premier after Fahie arrest

Natalio Wheatley sworn in as leader of the British overseas territory as it faces intense scrutiny over corruption. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/kxIOAoy

Russia-Ukraine war: What would a victory look like now to Putin?

Having failed to take over Ukraine, what are President Putin’s military prospects now? Three defence experts weigh in. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/q1uwPma

Skiing in Kashmir

Meet those transforming the pristine ski slopes of Indian-administered Kashmir into the ultimate ski destination. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zR7fVdF

Turkey’s inflation rate soars to almost 70 percent

The consumer price index has risen by 69.97 percent year-on-year in April compared with 61.14 percent in March. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/onklNZI

Israeli forces storm Al-Aqsa as hundreds of settlers gather

Sixteen Palestinians injured and about 50 males, including the elderly and children, arrested. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4l6SuaM

Seattle Sounders beat Pumas UNAM to win CONCACAF Champions League

The Sounders become the first US team to win the region's top club football tournament in more than 20 years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/crT0qnN

UK arrests suspected English Channel people-smuggling ‘kingpin’

Iranian Hewa Rahimpur, 29, is accused of 'systematic human-smuggling' and faces extradition to Belgium. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/sUmaLCl

Northern Ireland set to vote in election poised to make history

Sinn Féin, a nationalist, pro-reunification party, is predicted to get the post of first minister for the first time. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/oh1tre4

The leaked SCOTUS opinion on Roe vs Wade should not shock anyone

Efforts to overturn Roe vs Wade are just one part of a more general - and so far successful - conservative comeback. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/q8KjPMl

Indiana, Ohio primaries: Trump nod strong, Dems stay in centre

The first round of primaries ahead of November midterm elections offered early indications of US political temperature. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6rvmCPN

India’s biggest IPO opens in midst of volatile markets

Through the IPO of state-run LIC, India expects to raise $2.7bn from the sale of a 3.5 percent stake. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/wOuYCmP

Beijing imposes new transit restrictions in bid to contain COVID

As Omicron spreads, officials in China's capital city are trying to avoid the kind of mass lockdown seen in Shanghai. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/iMswByj

Hong Kong plunges to 148th in world press freedom rankings

Asia's one-time bastion of free speech has been battered by national security legislation, says media watchdog. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/SXcW4qP

Mali: Military government breaks defence accords with France

Vast swaths of Mali lie beyond government control because of armed group activity, which began in 2012. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/b8wOqAV

What to expect from a Musk-owned Twitter?

It is still not clear what policies a Musk-owned Twitter would pursue. But there is a reason for cautious optimism. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PjU3pHd

Rocket Lab helicopter catches rocket booster, then drops it

The company's test is partially successful as it attempts to make its boosters reusable. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FvzadP6

Protests in US after leaked draft opinion to overturn Roe v Wade

The 1973 ruling prohibited states from banning abortions across the US and is a bedrock of modern US abortion rights. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zUyS4fd

Spain detects Pegasus spyware on PM, defence minister’s phones

Authorities say the phones of the two top officials were tapped in an 'illicit and external intervention' last year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ua9CsJr

New Zealand faces major sea rise ‘much sooner than we thought’

While the global sea level is expected to rise 50cm by 2100, for large parts of New Zealand, it could be 1 metre. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/y8rqfGl

Dubai: Deliveroo riders strike for better pay and work conditions

Food delivery workers went on strike against long work hours and decreased pay, forcing Deliveroo to back down. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/uEv8Jac

Cinnamon summers: On being Libyan, and British

Writer Nadeine Asbali recreates beloved Libyan dishes inspired by childhood summers by the sea in Benghazi. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/SgPwjsH

‘Now in shambles’: Turkey’s tourism revival fades on Russian war

Projected low number of Russian tourists is a major cause of concern for Turkey amid ongoing economic crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/l497Neg

The radio show championing justice for abuse victims in Nigeria

Helped by pro-bono lawyers, the show Silent Voices exposes perpetrators and helps support women and child victims. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/oqKJzEG

German chancellor defends ‘cautious’ approach to Ukraine crisis

Olaf Scholz rejects criticism that Germany is not supporting Ukraine enough by providing heavy weapons. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/KF8dEQa

US speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Ukraine, meets President Zelenskyy

Nancy Pelosi is the highest-ranking American leader to visit Ukraine since the start of the war. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/qHnTEc5

‘Reconciliation’: Moroccan ISIL prisoners ‘de-radicalised’

Prison officials say programme consists of classes on religion, law, and economics. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5T1QKoa

Taliban supreme leader makes rare appearance to mark Eid al-Fitr