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Poland completes Belarus border wall to keep asylum seekers out

Poland continues to welcome millions of Ukrainians, while pushing back asylum seekers from the Middle East and Africa. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/P79EZBy

Is the world becoming less chaotic?

Geopolitical strategist Ian Bremmer sees hope for global cooperation despite disarray and conflict around the world. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/AKTUZwN

IMF says Sri Lanka deal sees progress

The IMF has said Sri Lanka needs to whittle down existing debt to 'sustainable' levels before it can receive any aid. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lSztL8y

Mali vows to defy UN call for peacekeepers to investigate abuses

The UNSC has extended a nine-year-old UN peacekeeping operation known as MINUSMA for another 12 months. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/mAM4N53

Ecuador: Talks with protesters to resume amid state of emergency

Negotiations with Indigenous-led protesters were suspended on Tuesday after military said soldier killed in unrest. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/wpuR8IM

Canadian admits to hacking spree with Russian cyber-gang

Sebastien Vachon-Desjardins, who worked with the NetWalker crew, had $27m (£22.2m) in Bitcoin when arrested from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3VZ1JxF

Infographic: When are Hajj and Eid al-Adha?

One million pilgrims will convene in Mecca to perform Hajj this year followed by Eid al-Adha. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/s9nZHC2

NATO faces biggest challenge since World War II: Stoltenberg

The alliance is set to label Russia a ‘direct threat’ and pledges bolstered defence capabilities. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/kntvspe

As Sri Lanka economic crisis worsens, daily wage workers struggle

Government restricting sale of fuel for essential services means less work for people who survive on daily wages. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4p5Yw90

Why did Turkey lift its veto on Finland and Sweden joining NATO?

Ankara has signed a trilateral memorandum agreement after obtaining concessions on demands it put forward in May. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/JfjYGUB

In search of Kashmir’s nomadic delicacies

Year to year, people in the Aru valley eagerly await the arrival of the Gujjars and the delicious foods they make. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/fnDtbJY

Germany sentences 101-year-old Nazi camp guard to 5 years in jail

Josef Schuetz was sentenced to five years in prison for working at a Nazi concentration camp during World War II. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/e7EikbQ

Russia’s Wagner group in Mali spurs refugee spike in Mauritania

Malians are fleeing to nearby Mauritania to escape from bandits, fighters, the army and now Russian operatives. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/njVguO3

Pallonji Mistry, Indian billionaire who feuded with Tata, dies

Mistry and his family control the Shapoorji Pallonji Group and he was one of the richest men in India and Europe. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/BbcpOGm

Spain’s Socialists receive wake-up call after Andalusia election

Landslide victory of the People's Party in Andalusia's regional vote leaves Spain's ruling party looking vulnerable. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/JZzlhT2

‘We suffocated for a long time’, S Africa nightclub survivor says

The South African Police Service has launched an investigation into the incident which killed 21 young people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4H16jsl

AU expresses ‘deep shock’ over deaths at Spain-Morocco border

The deadly crossing was the first since Spain and Morocco mended relations earlier this year after a diplomatic spat. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/wrf0ZjF

Millions of Yemenis to go hungry as UN forced to slash food aid

UN's World Food Programme says it will have to ration the food aid it sends to Yemen as a result of a lack of funding. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/LdlIMDE

Ecuador president announces fuel price cut amid days of protests

The cuts fall short of demands from Indigenous leaders who have decried the soaring cost of living. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/7Lazc0x

Analysis: Ukraine war has both blindsided and empowered Orban

The Hungarian PM's stance on Russia's invasion appears to have benefitted him domestically but has angered EU partners. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bqQWJRT

‘All is lost’: Floods in India’s Assam leave trail of destruction

With homes and fields submerged, people forced into camps on roads, forests and markets are facing hunger and diseases. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/EKDRk9q

Iraqi PM Mustafa al-Kadhimi in Iran after MBS visit

Iraqi leader is trying to facilitate the re-establishment of ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XfLt2wu

Teesta Setalvad who fought for 2002 Gujarat riot victims arrested

Rights group say arrest of Setalvad, who campaigned for the 2002 Gujarat riot victims, will have a 'chilling effect'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/08l1dKb

Sri Lanka to send ministers to Russia seeking discounted oil

Energy minister says officials will visit Moscow to seek cheap oil imports as Sri Lanka battles a fuel crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4TvGZgs

France in Focus

The first of a four-part series takes a deep dive into the most contentious issues dividing France. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/7v5imCN

G7 nations to announce ban on import of Russian gold

US President Joe Biden said the leaders of the world’s wealthiest nations will announce the ban during the G7 summit. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/QF5IOlm

Why does the US allow children to face decades in prison?

The Stream looks at Fault Lines’ ’51 Years Behind Bars’ and asks if the country can build a more humane justice system. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ez93SIh

US president signs first major gun reform law in decades

The law is the most impactful firearms measure produced by Congress since the enactment of assault weapons ban in 1993. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/l3CNahG

PM Hasina opens Bangladesh’s longest bridge over River Padma

Experts say the 6.15km bridge, built at a cost of nearly $4bn, will connect the northwest of the country to Dhaka. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ubANx2k

​Iran and EU agree to restart nuclear deal talks on Borrell visit

Indirect talks between Iran and US set to resume after EU foreign policy chief visits Tehran to resolve the impasse. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hTXx7Wa

Shanghai records zero COVID cases for first time since March

China is the last major economy committed to a zero-COVID strategy, with restrictions aimed at stamping out infections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/qkHaEu3

More aid arrives in Afghanistan in boost to quake relief efforts

Pakistan and Qatar join other aid agencies in efforts to help people desperate for food, shelter and drinking water. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jeyio92

Israeli forces kill Palestinian teenager in occupied West Bank

Mohammad Abdallah Hamed, 16, died in Israeli custody after being shot near the town of Silwad, Palestinian sources said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/L4OAP8w

Instagram: Video selfies trial to verify age of teens

The Meta-owned app is trialling new verification methods to ensure teens meet platform age rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/aGxCV7M

Protests force South Africa’s Eskom to widen power cuts

In the past, Eskom's wage talks have turned fraught, leading to similar protests which hampered operations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5ZcgdUk

‘Bullet of hatred took him’: Father of teen shot by India police

Muslims in Ranchi condemn police for filing cases against Prophet remarks row protesters - even ones who were shot dead. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cUHu8Er

Russian-appointed official in occupied Kherson killed in blast

Ukrainians are staging attacks on Russian-backed authorities in Kherson as counteroffensive stalls. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/K8IoxOH

UN: Israelis fired shots that killed journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

Veteran Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed on May 11 in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/U8wzRWs

Where did the US go wrong with COVID-19?

Dr Deborah Birx discusses her time in the Trump White House as she tried to lead the US pandemic response team. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/o5eMiOg

How football is helping Yemenis cope with the prolonged war

Unofficial tournaments and street football are where many Yemenis are finding solace amid continuing conflict. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/VHM3S69

German-funded inquiry into DRC atrocities slammed as ‘cover-up’

Photos appear to support claim that Indigenous villagers were killed in drive to force them from Kahuzi-Biega Park. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/uJB1ox9

Bodies of Jesuit priests found in Mexico, pope decries violence

The Jesuit order has said the elderly priests were trying to defend a man fleeing an attacker when they were killed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/MXlPptb

Ukraine calls for arms as fight for Luhansk at ‘fearful climax’

Russia captures more villages south of Severodonetsk while all of Lysychansk is now within the reach of Russian fire. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/JFNdQ6k

Pakistan, IMF say bailout talks making progress

The two sides have agreed on the budget and fiscal measures but still need to agree on a set of monetary targets. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/mbPunpB

NHS warns of scam Covid-test texts

Fake messages tell recipients they have been in contact with a Covid case and should order a test. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ozN6AVL

Photos: Bangladesh’s garment-driven economic boom killing rivers

Experts say growth came at incalculable cost, with toxic melange of dyes, tanning acids and chemicals polluting rivers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RoaJOPK

Ukrainian journalist ‘coldly executed’ by Russian forces: Report

Reporters Without Borders says evidence suggests Maks Levin was killed by bullets fired at close range. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Pe5aFzQ

India’s BJP nominates female tribal politician for president

If elected, Droupadi Murmu, 64, will become the country's first tribal and the second-ever female president. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1rAnBOJ

Daughter of Elon Musk cuts ties with her father

The tech billionaire's 18-year-old daughter has applied to legally change her name and gender. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/c8Eo4TB

Photos: Biggest strike in 30 years paralyses UK rail network

Tens of thousands of railway workers have walked off their jobs in the UK over pay, working conditions and job security. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/U89yoMN

Biggest railway strike in 30 years strands commuters in UK

More than 40,000 workers strike over cost-of-living crisis, forcing commuters to work from home or find other routes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FR5UthW

Analysis: How Kenyatta won over a foe and lost his deputy

Instead of healing rifts, a 2018 truce between the president and his longtime rival opened up new faults. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zdVbNxD

Macron rejects PM resignation after losing parliamentary majority

Elisabeth Borne's resignation is rejected as Macron begins talks to find an ally in the opposition to end a deadlock. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/23WU4qn

New rules proposed for buy now pay later

The loans are used by millions but ministers want checks on affordability and clearer advertising. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/j4Ilib9

Belgium hands over DR Congo independence hero’s tooth to family

Patrice Lumumba was the first democratically elected prime minister of the DRC after independence from Belgium in 1960. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/47mb1WX

Deactivating Kenya’s Toxic Trolls

Amid the growing number of online trolls in Kenya, a mother launches a cyberattack of kindness. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/kphoKnx

Colombia election: Latin America leftist leaders praise Petro win

Former rebel Petro's victory marks the first time in history Colombia has elected a left-wing candidate as president. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/VNTOrux

Border rules leave teenage migrants trapped in Spain’s Ceuta

Teenagers travel to Ceuta, a Spanish enclave next to Morocco, hoping to get to the EU but often find themselves trapped. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/KzrcCGY

‘It’s hell’: Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh rally to ‘go home’

Rohingya refugees living in squalid conditions in Bangladesh are demanding to go home to Myanmar. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/NYjgFMr

World Cup Countdown: South America

Al Jazeera gets the South American perspective ahead of the Middle East’s first FIFA World Cup. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2wUzT1b

DR Congo welcomes deployment of regional force to fight rebels

Kinshasa says it will not accept the participation of Rwandan troops in any regional force to fight the M23 rebels. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/a3nMpOJ

What global action is needed to help refugees?

UN agency marks World Refugee Day with an urgent call to help the record number of people who have fled their homes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/f6VhpM7

Palestinian, 53, killed by Israeli forces in occupied West Bank

Nabil Ahmed Ghanem was killed as he tried to cross Israel's separation wall in Qalqilya city in the occupied West Bank. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/HeUr6qz

Gaza’s children are suffering: Trudeau’s shame is Canada’s shame

As the devastating blockade on Gaza turns 15, PM Trudeau is still indifferent to the suffering of Palestinian children. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/sLkquRw

Dutch prime minister apologises to Srebrenica peacekeepers

The Dutch Supreme Court ruled the Netherlands was partially liable in the deaths of about 350 murdered Muslim men. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/aIlbML3

Deadly attack on Sikh temple in Kabul leaves community in fear

Persecution and conflict has forced many Afghan Hindus and Sikhs to flee the country, seriously reducing their numbers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/sdgtaSZ

Bitcoin drops below $20,000 as crypto plunge continues

A spate of cryptocurrency meltdowns have erased tens of billions of dollars of investors’ assets recently. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/NHT7eLc

The next (r)evolution: AI v human intelligence

Should we worry about chatbots becoming 'sentient'? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4zyxaNo

US: The spectacle and scrutiny of the January 6 hearings

Making Americans care about the Capitol riot investigation has taken dogged fact-finding and careful TV production. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PTvEFkO

Dozens dead, millions stranded as floods hit Bangladesh, India

Forecasters say the floods were set to worsen over the next two days with heavy rains in Bangladesh and India. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/mreUzVS

Witnessing war crimes in Kharkiv

Al Jazeera's Assed Baig on the harrowing scenes in Ukraine's second city, including apparent abuses by both sides. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/iAR9WS2

East DR Congo violence worsening despite ‘state of siege’ – UN

Last April, the DRC declared a state of siege in North Kivu and Ituri provinces due to escalating attacks by militias. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ptNsL4I

UK approves US extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange

The Home Office says his extradition is approved but Assange can still appeal the decision. WikiLeaks says he will. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XEMqpPm

Two fatally shot at Alabama church in latest US gun attack

Assault follows a string of high-profile mass shootings that has sparked the latest push for national reforms. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/IjhGOE4

Russia jails former US embassy worker for smuggling drugs

Marc Fogel is the latest American to be caught up in Russia's legal system as tensions with Moscow soar. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XR4WUvm

Ugandan army discovers training facility for ADF rebels

ADF reportedly carried out series of bombings in Kampala and elsewhere last November, which killed at least nine people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xIai7s2

Can asylum seekers find safety and dignity in Rwanda?

Despite what the UK and Rwandan governments say, my country is in no position to absorb tens of thousands of refugees. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/juA1t2b

Will Prophet remarks controversy shake India-Middle East trade?

Gulf nations will watch protests in India closely with both sides having billions riding on investments and trade. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/WHLqXEj

A letter to … the rope that pulled the refugees’ bodies out

A rescuer on a ship in the Mediterranean will never forget the day he realised not everyone can be saved. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lDHqdhC

‘Agnipath’: Anger in India over Modi’s new army recruitment plan

Protesters set BJP office on fire and block railway tracks and roads in demonstrations against new military job scheme. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FPKqbfY

Iraqi Shia leader al-Sadr withdraws from political process

Muqtada al-Sadr says he 'will not participate in the next elections if the corrupt participate'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/iVH7bqk

Houthis continue to recruit child soldiers, despite Yemen truce

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels had promised to stop the practice, but their own officials say otherwise. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/c3XJsMm

Colonialism is not dead, Your Royal Highness

Royals should not be allowed to score 'woke points' by expressing regret over their ancestors' atrocities. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/f1FOGmR

EU signs gas deal with Israel, Egypt in bid to ditch Russia

The tripartite agreement will allow 'significant' exports of Israeli gas to Europe for the first time. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/nzGx6vd

Bitcoin tumbles as crypto sell-off continues

The world's largest cryptocurrency has slumped about 70 percent since its record high of $69,000 in November. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/gHk8ZGF

Ecuador Indigenous leader released after protest arrest

Leonidas Iza had been arrested on suspicion of 'sabotage' amid nationwide anti-government protests. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/W6AOEXw

Painting in the Dark

The inspiring story of Esref Armagan, a blind Turkish artist who became a critically acclaimed painter. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/HvjnKEQ

The reclusive TikTok star powering Nigeria’s street Afrobeats scene

When the trendy Afrobeats genre is scrubbed of its Western-approved sheen, DJ YK is one of its powerful engines. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9EregnC

80% of Gaza children suffer depression after 15 years of blockade

About 800,000 children in Gaza have only ever known life under blockade, affecting their mental health, says report. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/qbFCLw6

Photos: Mothers at the searing edge of climate crisis in Pakistan

As Jacobabad becomes hottest city on Earth, studies say pregnant women are at a higher risk of suffering complications. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/d8CsYhS

UN chief slams ‘delusional’ fossil fuels dash amid Ukraine war

Antonio Guterres warns that 'perilous doubling down' on coal, oil and gas by major economies will worsen climate change. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/uHx7Kko

Pollution cuts life expectancy in India capital by 10 years: EPIC

Research says PM2.5 pollution is reducing life expectancy in one of the world's most polluted cities by nearly a decade. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/NLevGYP

Instagram launches new parental controls in UK

Facebook owner Meta is rolling out new parental controls for Instagram and its VR platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Vv16qNm

WNBA team meets US officials over Brittney Griner’s arrest

Fellow players pledge to continue to 'amplify' case of Griner, who was arrested by Russian authorities in February. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/VN6WFpL

Yuli: A domestic worker reports on Hong Kong’s historic protests

An Indonesian domestic worker becomes a fearless citizen journalist on the front lines of Hong Kong’s historic protests. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Kxz8Xq9

Beijing imposes new COVID curbs over nightclub virus cluster

Chinese capital starts new round of mass testing in its most populous downtown district after outbreak linked to bar. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/wyXuUZk

India activist Afreen Fatima says her house bulldozed ‘illegally’

Activist's house demolished as police arrest her father for being alleged 'mastermind' of protests over Prophet remarks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2qohSJr

Oil drops on fears of inflation, China’s COVID flare up

With US inflation accelerating to a 40-year high and China imposing new curbs, investors questioned economic recovery. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/A5L40HU

Ukraine war: Amnesty accuses Russia of ‘war crimes’ in Kharkiv

Amnesty International accuses Moscow of dropping banned cluster bombs on Ukrainian city, killing hundreds of civilians. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/pRHwrsh

The Belarusian language is under attack

Day after day, Alexander Lukashenko is carrying out a cultural genocide of Belarusians. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5E3FaGf

China’s military buildup needs to be transparent: Australia

Richard Marles tells Al Jazeera China's military build-up is the most ambitious since the end of World War II. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/UXICYBQ

Iran’s currency hits new record low amid nuclear deal uncertainty

Iran’s response to the falling currency has been a typical mix of pumping cash and cracking down on speculators. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Q59pcfz

What does the future hold for Afghan refugees in Iran?

Iran hosts about 4 million Afghan refugees but anti-Afghan sentiment is on the rise amid economic crisis in the country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/OrjEhwg

‘A healing journey’: Residential school survivors and the Church

Following the pope's apology, can Indigenous residential school survivors forgive the Catholic Church? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/SkX3qRn

Infographic: How many children are forced to work globally?

There are more than 160 million children forced into child labour around the world. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/wmCIpfL

Muslims in India stage protests over Prophet comments

Two protesters killed and hundreds arrested as police crack down on protests over insult to Prophet Muhammad. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Dq9of3i

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 109

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 109th day, we take a look at the main developments. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/8AmXKIq

US: Gasoline average price tops $5 per gallon in historic first

The average price for regular unleaded petrol rose to $5.004 a gallon on Saturday from $4.986 a day earlier, AAA says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/N19jEGy

How a TV moment sparked a diplomatic crisis for India

A spokesperson from India's ruling party triggers a foreign relations nightmare with a bigoted comment on live TV. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jQd1HKN

Iran, Venezuela sign 20-year cooperation plan during Maduro visit

Iran, Venezuela discussed raising ties to the 'strategic' level and boosting bilateral relations amid economic crises. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FuiSR1B

Prince Charles slams UK plan to send refugees to Rwanda: Reports

British media says Charles called UK's Rwanda asylum scheme 'appalling' and worries it will affect Commonwealth summit. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/tmkOQo0

Australia agrees payout to end France submarine spat

Canberra to pay $584m to French submarine maker ending dispute that soured relation between the two countries. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/CpZmG4y

It’s in Ukraine’s interest to prosecute its own alleged crimes

Prosecuting its own alleged war crimes can help Ukraine undercut Putin's propaganda war. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/0S15r2b

South Asia protests over Prophet remarks by India’s BJP officials

Thousands of Muslims in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan rally over derogatory remarks on Prophet Muhammad by BJP members. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5TvWN9M

Sudan generals, pro-democracy group hold first meeting since coup

The talks focused on resolving the country's political impasse, the US embassy in Khartoum said in a statement. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/KhY358k

Syria’s Damascus airport flights suspended after Israeli attack

Syrian state media also reported that one civilian was injured in an Israeli air attack. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/iGBVCJS

Russia’s new McDonald’s reveals logo before relaunch

Former McDonald's restaurants set to reopen under new branding and ownership in Russia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4SO7rEF

China Moly denies DRC takeover of its Tenke copper-cobalt mine

The government suspects the mine is understating its levels of reserves to reduce the amount of royalties being paid. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jwPtoMq

Analysis: Islamophobia is the norm in Modi’s India

Islamophobic comments by two BJP staffers that recently caused a diplomatic storm should not be seen as an anomaly. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/vH94SEm

Turkish-backed Syrian forces expect military operation soon

SNA forces say the fight against the SDF in Tal Rifaat and Manbij is a chance for some of their fighters to return home. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FUomVHe

DRC accuses Rwanda of sending disguised soldiers across border

Kigali dismisses accusations as fake as tensions between the two nations escalate over resurgent violence in DRC's east. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/n7Z8xqS

Prophet remarks row: India police book BJP’s Nupur Sharma, others

Delhi Police file case against right-wing party's suspended spokeswoman for 'inciting people on divisive lines'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jK9piOD

Paris police chief admits ‘failure’ at Champions League final

Didier Lallement apologises for authorising the use of tear gas as Liverpool fans struggled to enter the stadium. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3WMCv8a

Leader of Mexican megachurch sentenced in US for child sex abuse

Naason Joaquin Garcia, head of a church with five million followers, has been sentenced to nearly 17 years in prison. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/SFrgoVX

For women, migration is a constant fight

The gendered costs of anti-refugee policies like Title 42 need to be acknowledged and addressed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/mgRXdz9

Colombia’s Hernandez is offering a passive revolution from above

The populist right-winger's 'anti-corruption' agenda will not resolve the crisis in Colombia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Uxq4Xdf

Czech Republic eyes exit from China’s 16+1 investment club

Citing 'unfulfilled expectations', Prague considers leaving China's 16+1 investment club for Central and Eastern Europe. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/arkMQz8

At least one person killed as car drives into crowd in Berlin

A car drives into a group of people in central Berlin before smashing through a shop front, killing at least one person. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PSFbueg

Nabi Roshan: Afghanistan’s Jon Stewart forced into exile

Nabi Roshan, whose show used to be watched by millions, now lives as a refugee in Albania. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/iLQj4Jw

At least 22 dead in Pakistan as speeding van falls into ravine

Women and children among those killed in the accident in southwestern Balochistan province, says government official. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/T7g8PDb

ECOWAS unhappy with Mali’s 24-month transition decision

West African heads of state agreed to keep sanctions on Mali unless the government proposes a new transition. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XaQ9vzg

Microplastics discovered in Antarctic snow for the first time

New research highlights the scale of plastic pollution and its effects in the most remote region of the world. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/tcY6FL3

Sweden’s government averts political crisis with last-minute deal

The deal stems from winning the support of a politician who is determined that Stockholm does not cave to Turkey. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/C5GT3qu

Saudi economy sees fastest growth in decade on higher oil output

The higher oil production by Saudi Arabia and other OPEC+ states was to offset Russian output losses. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Y2DEn8Q

Nigeria: Buhari has no preferred successor, spokesman says

President Buhari, who is constitutionally barred from contesting, will step down in 2023 after eight years in office. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/uyNUWTf

New UK centre will help fight information war

The new centre aims to boost UK's security through building expertise in cutting-edge technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/D7k6RNA

Russia’s Lavrov cancelled visit a ‘diplomatic scandal’ for Serbia

Three NATO members shut down their airspace to the Russian foreign minister's plane, forcing him to cancel his trip. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RNep2Su

Photos: Harvest festival celebrations held in India’s Assam

Ancient tradition known as the Baikho festival is predominantly observed by Rabha people every year in June. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ah0EPWQ

Nigeria church attack: What, where and why?

Gunmen with explosives stormed a Catholic church in Ondo state and opened fire, killing at least 50 people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Gh6PwUv

IMF: Malawi requested a four-year loan

The donor-dependent Southern African state, one of the world's poorest, has been experiencing foreign currency shortages from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PDkMtRj

China accuses Canadian military of ‘provocations’ near N Korea

Canada had previously accused China of harassing its pilots during patrols to monitor UN sanctions on North Korea. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/dCMOSXF

Iraq: British man gets 15-year jail term for smuggling artefacts

Jim Fitton was arrested at Baghdad airport on March 20 after airport security discovered the items in his luggage. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5oliIBt

Exhuming Ukraine’s dead for war crimes investigations

As Kyiv district authorities investigate possible war crimes perpetrated by Russian troops, volunteers exhume bodies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9Yj3qVH

Qatar, other Muslim nations condemn India over anti-Islam remarks

Doha says it expects a 'public apology' from New Delhi over comments made by two BJP members against Prophet Muhammad. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XIsjQl4

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 103

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 103rd day, we take a look at the main developments. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FoQTU25

Putin warns of hitting ‘new targets’ if Kyiv gets new missiles

The Russia president issues a new warning to the West against providing Ukraine with long-range missiles. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/HC97kXL

Explosions rock Ukraine’s capital after weeks of relative calm

The attack on Kyiv is the first since Russia turned its military focus to the east and south of Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/DUTlLaK

China sends crewed mission to complete Tiangong space station

China has launched a rocket carrying three astronauts on a mission to complete construction on its new space station. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5Sake4O

How can Brittney Griner be freed from Russian detention?

US basketball star remains “wrongfully detained” as colleagues and family urge her release. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/uRq9dYL

Poland-Belarus border: The people pushed back in a Polish forest

In Poland, a tale of two borders. On the Belarusian border, refugees face pushbacks and detention. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/wDIAlCz

Hong Kong police enforce ban on Tiananmen anniversary vigil

Police deployed near Victoria Park as people are warned not to gather to commemorate China's bloody 1989 crackdown. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/WRvCfaB

The world bank warns of a global recession, so is it inevitable?

COVID-19 in China, rising interest rates and the cost of living crisis have darkened the outlook for the months ahead. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Mm5ucYg

Jose Mujica: The world according to the humblest of leaders

Uruguay's former president discusses the state of the world. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/eGFiLYd

Ukraine claims Russian troops pushed back in eastern city

Ukraine says it has recaptured a chunk of the factory city of Severodonetsk, the focus of Russia's offensive in Donbas. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/EhGYUts

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: A collective misremembering of empire

Queen today is Jekyll to UK's Hyde - encapsulating the glory and benevolence of empire with the evil separated out. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/OudoCeU

Two months in, Yemen presidential council still faces uphill task

Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council is designed to present a united front for the country's anti-Houthi forces. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cwzGD4u

Kyrgyzstan arrests health minister for alleged corruption

Alymkadyr Beishenaliyev is accused of involvement in a corrupt scheme linked to the purchase of COVID-19 vaccines. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/amU5gTb

100 days of economic war: Can the West win against Russia?

To cut the economic lifelines of Russia, the West needs to assume a carrot-and-stick approach. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/VIQlCzD

Russia-Ukraine war at 100 days: Compassion fatigue is here

While Putin no doubt welcomes the metastasising onset of compassion fatigue, Zelenskyy has to fear it.  from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/IzKqntT

Doug Ford set to return as Ontario premier after election sweep

The right-leaning Progressive Conservative party has increased its majority in Canada's most populous province. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/njolu0p

Kenyan queer men risk health amid homophobia in public hospitals

Gay people in Kenya say they would rather try risky alternatives than suffer humiliation at public hospitals. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/7EODm5y

Can anything be done about mass shootings in the US?

Gun violence happens everywhere, but the US suffers from an epidemic of mass shootings: 213 incidents this year alone. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bQhyaDd

French diplomats go on rare strike over planned reform

Hundreds of French foreign ministry staff protest a planned reform that will affect about 800 diplomats. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/P6f0ZWs

US to allow more flight routes to Cuba in latest restriction lift

Biden administration announced plan to lift Trump-era restrictions related to Cuba in May in bid to re-engage. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/dkxMWTZ

Queen Elizabeth offers thanks amid Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Four days of festivities are taking place in the UK as longest-serving monarch marks 70 years on the throne. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PG5nKkS

Australian FM to visit Samoa, Tonga in bid to boost Pacific ties

Penny Wong to visit the countries days after her Chinese counterpart, as China and Australia vie for regional influence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/7P2jIMT

The BIOT: A judicial vacuum now consuming Tamil refugees

Tamil asylum seekers stuck in the British Indian Ocean Territory are still in legal limbo months after their arrival. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4GcM3NE

Photos: Child workers play their own Champions League in Syria

A football tournament for teenagers forced to work to provide for their families brought some joy to Syria's Idlib. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zm6pnDv

The 2022 Summit of the Americas: An embarrassment for Biden

The upcoming gathering is shaping up to be not a genuine 'Summit of the Americas' but a 'Summit of regional allies'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/k03BgJM

Trouble at home: A Turkish Family Drama

An unfolding family drama reveals a universal clash of generations in Turkey. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/JiKD7I9

Photos: Sri Lanka female rickshaw driver’s long wait for fuel

Lasanda Deepthi is one of millions of Sri Lankans battling galloping inflation and huge shortages of fuel and medicine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/67HQIP4

In ‘golden age’ of margins, Indian private refiners profit

Indian private refiners like Reliance, Nayara have been among the biggest buyers this year of discounted Russian crude. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/aNP2r9R