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Dozens are dead and at least 45 people missing after most Iranian provinces were affected by the inundations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4VCQahd

Philippine ex-President Fidel Ramos dies at 94

A career military man, Ramos was the first Protestant to win the top office in the overwhelmingly Catholic nation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/tmD8qVo

Is women’s football in Africa at a turning point?

Larger crowds, more tournaments and higher pay mark women’s football in Africa this year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xXk4pHF

Debris from China’s rocket booster falls to Earth

China has faced criticism for allowing rocket stages to fall to Earth uncontrolled twice before. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/qBklAoK

Morocco king favours restoration of diplomatic ties with Algeria

King says he wants to re-establish normal relations with Algeria, which cut off ties last August over Western Sahara. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/VfQHBsg

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 158

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 158th day, we take a look at the main developments. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/UjQSKyk

Iran says Swedish national arrested on spying charges

The arrest comes amid increasing tensions between Tehran and Stockholm. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/vibs3kq

Britain’s trains disrupted in second widespread strike in a week

The walkout is the second industrial action since another 40,000 workers staged a nationwide strike on Wednesday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Z3zlpG4

‘Accomplices of our misfortune’: Why Congolese lost faith in UN troops

Protesters accuse the longrunning UN mission of failing to protect civilians frustrated by an endless cycle of violence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9Uq7wcE

Julian Assange: The threat of extradition and politics behind it

The case against Assange is as political as it is legal; where does it go from here? Plus, Kenya's election influencers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/JjsNo25

Russia (just like the West) is no true friend to Africa

Supporting Russia's wars of aggression is no way to combat Western neo-colonialism, or further African independence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ucjxy0Z

AU has a responsibility to help protect Tunisia’s democracy

African Union missed many opportunities to put a stop to Tunisia's democratic backsliding, but it can still take action. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6ERDjPb

West Africa bloc chair says Guinea accepts two-year transition

In July, bloc leaders met in Accra, Ghana to discuss transitions to civilian rule in Guinea, Mali and Burkina Faso. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/U3CnNBa

Palestinian Authority arrest campaign ‘one of the worst in years’

Lawyers say PA security forces arrested close to 100 Palestinians in two months, predominantly for political reasons. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9VrmQKF

Russia accuses Ukraine of killing POWs with HIMARS system

Moscow says Ukraine killed 40 prisoners in an attack conducted with the US-made rocket system, a claim Kyiv denies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/j31DlFO

Instagram U-turns on TikTok-style revamp

The social media platform pauses the rollout of new features after an online community backlash. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/AIfH4x8

Spain inflation highest since 1984; new record for eurozone area

European countries facing inflation surge due to fallout from Ukraine war and reopening of economies after lockdowns. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jJM2gz8

Nigerian senators urge Buhari impeachment over insecurity

Parliament is controlled by the ruling APC and any move to impeach Buhari would require two-thirds of the 109 senators. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/v1CBDz3

Iraq’s political chaos: Why did protesters storm the parliament?

Iraq has been unable to form a government since it held parliamentary elections in October last year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/p7rcX86

The Femicide Detectives

Investigating an epidemic of violence against women in Mexico. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/52zW0Jj

What did Boris Johnson discuss with Alexander Lebedev?

How an answer to a parliamentary question may lead to an unfolding of a political scandal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xSwKCQE

Shireen Abu Akleh’s niece: ‘US must end Israeli impunity’

Abu Akleh's family are demanding the US take concrete action to hold Israel accountable for the killing of US citizens. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/oDUlFRn

Who is Viktor Bout, the man at centre of US prisoner ‘swap’?

Reports say US has proposed to Russia to release convicted arms dealer for Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/btaWnw1

France’s Macron in Benin to discuss security and culture

President Macron continues his visit to three African countries to improve relations with former colonies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cDZ7RoH

Pope’s Canada visit ‘doesn’t heal’ wounds of Indigenous survivors

For many Indigenous survivors of abuse in Canada, the papal tour is a reminder of the ‘horrors’ committed against them. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/J0Ipnkq

Maya: A Tiger’s Tale

The world of a captive Bengal tiger in an Iranian zoo is turned upside down after she tastes freedom for the first time. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/JcpZ6ga

Key takeaways from former President Trump’s speech in Washington

Trump hinted at 2024 run, repeated unfounded claims of election fraud and re-upped themes from his previous campaigns. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/j5ZRl4A

Photos: Powerful earthquake strikes Philippines

The quake has killed at least four people, injured dozens and damaged buildings in the northern Philippines. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/eM4AS12

UK railway workers stage nationwide strike as inflation worsens

Wages have failed to keep pace with UK inflation, currently at a 40-year high and set to worsen. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Qcsrdb7

Five protesters killed in anti-UN protests in DR Congo’s Goma

Demonstrations against the perceived ineffectiveness of the UN peacekeeping operation began on Monday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9hkqraL

US and Taliban exchange proposals for release of funds: Report

Significant differences between the sides remain, including Taliban's refusal to replace bank's top political appointee. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/YnKAqL9

EU ministers agree on gas cuts plan as Gazprom tightens squeeze

Member states are looking to mitigate the effect of a Russian squeeze on gas flows before the winter season. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3bDqQmX

US senator favours ending aid to Rwanda over human rights abuses

Kinshasa has accused Kigali of backing the M23 rebel group in the DRC's eastern region, which the latter denies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/i7swyzk

Colombia peace tribunal charges 19 soldiers for 300 murders

The murders allegedly represent 'false positives,' civilians killed by the army and presented as fighters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/UPQ6crY

Russia will help Ukrainians ‘get rid of regime’, says Lavrov

Moscow's top diplomat heightens rhetoric, saying Zelenskyy's government is 'anti-people and anti-historical'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/i5aGSlb

Photos: Displaced people learn DIY skills in DR Congo camp

At Kigonze camp for the displaced, residents are learning new skills to prepare them for a life of self-suffiency. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/QWAz2UB

Bus plunges into Kenyan river valley, kills 34 people: Reports

Kenya's transport regulator has ordered the bus operator to suspend operations pending an investigation into the crash. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/BZFLd9f

International condemnation after Myanmar executes activists

The executions under military-led government are first in the country in decades and raise fears of more to come. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/HPmkKAZ

UK PM hopeful Sunak: China ‘number one threat’ to Britain, world

Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss are fighting in an increasingly divisive Conservative Party leadership contest. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RI6wCkN

EU approves smallpox vaccine for use against monkeypox

Approval of Imvanex comes after the World Health Organization declared monkeypox a global health emergency. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/QIGqrMi

Legislating ‘apartheid’: Critics slam Bosnia’s election law plan

Critics say the high representative's plans will give disproportionate influence to Croat and Serb nationalists. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6qxy2iZ

China launches second module for its space station Heavenly Palace

Tiangong or Heavenly Palace is scheduled to be operational by the end of 2022. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/4zcWCjM

Iran says suspected Israel cell members planning attack arrested

Ministry says the arrested individuals were purportedly about to blow up an unspecified ‘sensitive centre’ in Isfahan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/TsKrUev

Rights group seeks arrest of ex-Sri Lanka president in Singapore

International Truth and Justice Project says Rajapaksa committed grave breaches of Geneva Conventions during civil war. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/8fkZSnl

Three killed in Philippines university shooting during graduation

Official says the attack appears to be an assassination since a former mayor of Lamitan town is among the dead. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Fv20zh8

Eid holidays in Bangladesh saw record road accident deaths: Group

At least 398 people were killed and 774 injured in 319 road accidents in fortnight between July 3 to 17, says a monitor. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/znAjXOP

Rights groups urge Sri Lanka not to use force on protesters

Human Rights Watch says government crackdown 'sends a dangerous message to people' while Amnesty calls it 'shameful'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/TXOnN6c

Cuba: A deserted revolution?

Stories of the Cuban exodus. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/82hBM1o

Flash floods kill at least 21 people in southern Iran

Officials say 150 emergency responders and one aerial unit are working at the scene in Estahban town in Fars province. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/L8fyKx3

Gaddafi’s widow appeals Malta court ruling to send funds to Libya

Safiya Ferkash says Malta lacks jurisdiction over the funds deposited by her late son Mutassim Gaddafi. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/d8mf54t

Tunisia: The referendum and the ramifications for the media

Tunisians have regularly voiced dissent in the Arab world but a constitutional change threatens that freedom. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/wda6kUW

Clashes in Sudan’s Blue Nile leave thousands stranded without aid

Refugees in the Blue Nile say their conditions are becoming increasingly desperate as help fails to arrive. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/wfYIeo5

What to know about polio and the first US case in nearly 10 years

Authorities said in a statement that the case may have originated outside of the US and the patient is stable. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/nrKlGOF

Several dead in clashes between Libyan security forces in Tripoli

Government and military prosecutors will conduct an investigation into rival fighting in the country's capital. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Xf2lEHS

Seven killed in Russian air attack on Syria’s Idlib

Dead in the attack on al-Jadidah included four children from one family, the White Helmets and residents have said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bqfYakU

Mixed reactions as Nigeria’s state oil firm sheds public coat

For years, the oil firm has been plagued with financial transparency issues. Analysts say going commercial could fix it. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/rHPX4zq

Turkey denies claims it attacked civilians in Iraq’s Duhok

FM Cavusoglu says reports blaming Turkey for the attack were attempts by the PKK to hinder counterterrorism operations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/8hlSgPZ

Palestinians fear revenge attacks after settler outposts removal

Thousands of Israeli settlers camped overnight across the occupied West Bank, as part of a plan to set up new outposts. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/aTrzZYu

What is next for Italy after Prime Minister Draghi’s resignation?

The collapse of Draghi's government opens the way for early elections in autumn. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/wkNCJis

California beach returned to Black family nearly a century later

The California beach was seized from its Black owners by city officials in the 1920s, in a move deemed racist. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/qsr4id1

Cameras to replace peacekeepers at Red Sea Tiran, Sanafir islands

US-led peacekeepers will be replaced by cameras to ensure free shipping access for Israel to the Gulf of Aqaba. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Kiw4Zon

Truss v Sunak: What is unusual in the race for UK prime minister?

What is exceptional about this race are not the contenders, but the responsibilities that await the winner. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/OdStv1h

Photos: Some Ukrainians can’t flee areas in crosshairs of war

For many, the urge to stay is strong, because they are retirees or have low incomes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FKHiLQ8

As Pakistani rupee drops to record low, FM blames politics

Finance Minister Miftah Ismail said the panic was due to political turmoil and not over economic fundamentals. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/HdNjR3B

Who is UK’s PM candidate Rishi Sunak?

Rishi Sunak is currently the favourite in the race to succeed Britain's outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/MuSdnUE

How a change in leadership could affect UK’s Conservative Party

With Johnson's resignation as the party's leader, observers wonder whether the Tories will change their direction. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/NteAcMT

Apple settles US butterfly-keyboard legal action for $50m

Apple will pay $50m (£41.6m) over claims its laptop keyboards were unresponsive and unreliable. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/nYqyoxK

Afghans in US immigration limbo watch Ukrainians breeze through

Thousands of at-risk Afghans continue to wait for their humanitarian parole and visa applications to progress. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9tcmGUk

Syria, a close Russia ally, breaks diplomatic ties with Ukraine

The Syrian foreign ministry says its decision to break with Kyiv was in accordance to the 'principle of reciprocity'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/CLpl6qw

Ivory Coast’s controversial polygamy bill: All you need to know

The bill to make polygyny legal in the West African state has sparked a debate online and offline over women's rights. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3KiS2dw

US says it killed two al-Shabab fighters in Somalia air raid

US Africa Command says strike in southern Lower Juba region was carried out in response to attack on 'partner forces'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/AFql7IV

Can Kiswahili unite Africans and fast-track decolonisation?

This is Africa and we are Africans. It is high time we started talking to each other using an African language. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/24KxDbr

YouTubers going to Syria accused of whitewashing Assad regime

High profile travel content creators are being accused of whitewashing the Assad regime in Syria. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/wAGUxrW

Italy signs energy deals with Algeria in bid to sidestep Russia

Prime Minister Mario Draghi says Algeria has 'become in recent months the biggest supplier of gas' to Italy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xwBV3F2

Apple sued over Apple Pay payment system

The tech company is accused of using its monopoly in the mobile industry to fend off competition. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/lOCmgDF

Iraqi church targeted by ISIL reopens in Mosul

A Catholic church marked for demolition by ISIL has been restored after the group’s occupation of Mosul. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/01H9aus

Nigerian unions to protest 8-month strike in public universities

Strikes by Nigerian public university teachers are common. The current one has been on since February 14. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/gG6yLKa

UK braces for hottest day on record with precautions put in place

Temperatures to hit 40C for the first time to halt the UK as train services cancel and health authorities warn dangers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XybGNui

Photos: At a Donbas maternity clinic, war heightens anxieties

With windows packed with sandbags, the Perinatal Centre is a lifeline as war closes in. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4o6x2le

Ghana declares first outbreak of highly infectious Marburg virus

Ghana Health Service is working to reduce risks of virus spreading, including isolation of all identified contacts. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/tKQCm2G

What is the highest temperature ever recorded in your country?

At least 22 countries have recorded maximum temperatures of 50C (122F) or more. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/7EAjgL2

Photos: In Sri Lanka capital’s Slave Island, shadows of a crisis

According to World Food Programme, nearly five million people - 22 percent of the country's population - need food aid. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Uyki7g6

Death toll from tribal clashes in Sudan soars to 65: Official

About 150 others have been wounded in the southern Blue Nile state since the clashes erupted a week ago. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Gs5deyj

At least nine killed in South Africa shootings: Police

Police say they are on the hunt for suspects following the shootings in Gauteng and Western Cape provinces. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/vj1B4X7

International Justice Day 2022: Time for ICC to flip the script

The International Criminal Court should now use the lessons it learned in Ukraine to help deliver justice in Africa. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/0kPcmUq

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 144

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 144th day, we take a look at the main developments. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1hBlfSg

Pope: Canada trip ‘pilgrimage of penance’ for Indigenous abuses

Pope Francis says he hopes upcoming trip will help communities affected by abusive residential schools to heal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/kmyGJxf

Trump, Nixon, and the glide path to US fascism

Would electing Hilary Clinton in 2016 have really saved America? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/02ed8fq

‘Iranophobia’: Day after Biden trip, Iran says US stoking tension

A day after Joe Biden wraps his first Middle East tour as president, Iran accuses the US of inciting regional tensions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/41nNKJt

UAE arrests US lawyer for Khashoggi on money laundering charges

Asim Ghafoor, who had represented the slain Saudi journalist, was arrested while transiting through Dubai airport. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/0KpGW3U

Colombians call for end to impunity as activist killings continue

More than 100 social leaders killed so far this year, rights group says, as Colombia grapples with surging violence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/eqmv8j4

US ‘will not walk away’ from Middle East: Biden at Saudi summit

President Joe Biden says US will remain an active and engaged partner in the Middle East, focusing on regional ties. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xO4ul7T

Heatwave scorches Europe as hundreds evacuated from wildfires

Officials issue health warnings as Europe braces for a new heatwave in the coming days. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6gv1UHW

Helicopter crash after arrest of Mexico drug lord kills many

Navy helicopter carrying 15 people during operation to arrest high-profile cartel leader crashes, killing 14 on board. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/P4WG17T

#GotaGoHome: The hashtag that defined Sri Lanka’s revolution

A social media-fuelled mass protest movement has forced President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to flee Sri Lanka. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1d6HKEc

European Commission sues Hungary over anti-LGBTQ law

EU's Court of Justice will look into Hungary's LGBTQ law and refusal to renew a critical broadcaster's licence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cLDnhWG

UK declares national emergency over ‘exceptional’ temperatures

A red 'extreme heat' warning was issued for parts of England as temperatures are expected to reach record highs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9rES35z

Mass gathering in Iraq a potential sign of a summer of protests

Supporters of Shia religious leader Muqtada al-Sadr gathered in Baghdad weeks after he withdrew his bloc from parliament from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hdL3v75

Shaking head and mean goose among new emojis

Fewer new emojis will be available for text and online messages than in previous years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/8PQ9nyG

Palestinian universities are once again under attack

And as they fight for survival under apartheid rule, they receive no real solidarity from their Israeli counterparts. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/O4Jy6da

Will Western pressure trigger Russia’s ‘merger’ with Belarus?

Putin and Lukashenko have suggested furthering the 'union state' will protect their nations from effects of sanctions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/rzdYZps

Chad sets August for national dialogue including armed groups

The national dialogue is the first step towards election after the killing of longtime leader Deby left Chad in crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6iRftkY

Australia’s Telstra completes Digicel Pacific buyout

There had been speculation that Chinese firms are interested in buying Digicel, a cause of concern for Australia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/udfOHwg

UK police launch probe into Mo Farah’s trafficking revelation

The investigation comes after the Somalia-born British athlete said he was illegally trafficked into the UK as a child. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/buzA73y

Pakistan reaches agreement with IMF to resume loan

IMF funds will help avert a potential default and pave the way for more aid from other institutions, friendly nations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zeFqJ60

Hidden Van Gogh self-portrait discovered behind another painting

Scotland has discovered a previously unknown portrait of the post-Impressionist painter on the back of an 1885 canvas. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/vWYNK6C

Photos: Concerns as Pakistan glaciers melt

The South Asian nation is home to over 7,000 glaciers, but rising global temperatures are causing them to melt rapidly. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cgAQaYB

Ivory Coast asks Mali to release 49 soldiers arrested in Bamako

Ivory Coast says its men are part of a security support deal signed with the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali in 2019. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/AFQDHy1

Former Trump adviser John Bolton admits to planning foreign coups

Observers criticise John Bolton for 'casually boasting' about how he helped plan coups in other countries. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/t1Z5VfB

Thousands evacuated as wildfire spreads in southwestern France

At least 6,500 people are evacuated as wildfire spreads after burning more than 1,200 hectares (3,000 acres) of forest. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xpqnro0

Photos: Sri Lanka protesters storm PM’s office as president flees

Protesters demand the resignation of Wickremesinghe, who was declared acting president after Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/eNs1JGV

Africa seeks private sector funding for ocean climate action

African countries turn to private climate funding to boost livelihoods of oceanside communities and aid biodiversity. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lH2KLuP

Lofi Girl: YouTube sorry for taking down music stream

The hugely popular music stream is taken down after a bogus copyright claim against it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wnLobqD

Somali real estate boom gives Mogadishu residents money headaches

The Somali capital is enjoying relative calm, and residents say new sky-high apartments also come with sky-high prices. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/y7LBqi4

Sri Lanka protesters reject all-party gov’t, want Rajapaksas out

Protesters reject an all-party government, saying it will be a way for the powerful clan to remain in power. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ZHeMwA7

Euro hits US dollar parity for first time in 20 years

The euro has been vulnerable given the effect of a continuing spike in natural gas prices and the war in Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/OkAZXig

The Ukraine Grain Crisis Explained | Start Here

Why the war in Ukraine is causing a global food crisis from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/NE8u35f

Kaliningrad proposes ban on movement of goods from Baltic states

Kaliningrad's governor says the move would act as a response to the 'blockade' by Lithuania. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/DilqQbI

How science is making chocolate taste even better

Cocoa beans go through a fermentation process that scientists say can be more precisely controlled. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/fJlawqR

Where are Sri Lanka President Rajapaksa and PM Wickremesinghe?

While whereabouts of embattled president is publicly unknown, the prime minister's address is closely guarded secret. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RmlrIai

Australia's devastating floods spur new warning systems

Better data and real-time software is allowing companies to improve the precision of flood warnings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/xhkHZRm

Global population to hit 8 billion, but growth slows: UN

UN says the rise in population underlines the need to address issues such as the climate crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/KtsWAfi

Concerns over UN aid delivery amid fears Syria crossing may close

Lack of agreement regarding humanitarian aid deliveries likely to affect over four million citizens in northwest Syria. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Jq0ytn

Japan ruling coalition set to win election marred by Abe killing

Parliamentary polls may give Liberal Democratic Party a surge of support after the assassination of the former PM. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bYqnr09

Ongoing civil strikes further cripple everyday life in Lebanon

Lebanese may be sympathetic to public sector workers striking over wages, but frustration at inconvenience remains. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/X215Ffb

Psychotherapists help Yazidis heal layers of trauma in Iraq

Amid new mental health options in northern Iraq, therapists worry that without continued support, progress will halt. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/AB6Rbm1

‘Reorient… not rupture’: Biden defends Saudi visit in column

US president writes in Washington Post his visit will keep US 'strong and secure' and that human rights is on agenda. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lUfOWSo

Photos: Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha

Millions of Muslims around the world celebrate the festival that marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/p5XvOdG

France in Focus: Flirting with the far right

The third in a four-part series. A look at far-right populist influence on mainstream politics in France. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/wL2eG45

Millions of Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha

Much of Asia, including Indonesia, India and Pakistan, will observe the holiday on Sunday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/qZiTNEp

The US probe into Abu Akleh’s death: Accessories to murder

Predictably, the US investigation on the origin of the bullet that killed the journalist turned out to be inconclusive. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/mojxiLW

It is now Africa’s turn to send ‘democracy experts’ to the West

As Africans, we should realise that it is now our turn to support the British people's aspirations for democracy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/TXBQ5GF

‘Undeniable’ flaws in Shinzo Abe’s security: Japan police officer

Head of police at Nara, where Abe was shot, says there were problems with safety measures in guarding the ex-premier. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/slxK9fF

The case of Alaa Abd el-Fattah and Egypt’s crushing of dissent

The story of an imprisoned activist exposes the grim climate for speech in Egypt. Plus, Chile’s new constitution. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/i03Xc7e

Largely gun-free Japan in shock after Shinzo Abe fatal shooting

Japan is deemed one of world's safest countries, with highly restrictive gun laws and rare political violence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/8qWDmCB

Russia-Ukraine war: ‘Not all refugees are treated the same’

Al Jazeera speaks to Oksana Pokalchuk, head of Amnesty International Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/8zeSOUB

Tributes pour in as Japan’s Shinzo Abe dies after being shot

World leaders share their condolences after former Japanese prime minister is pronounced dead. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/sdkW9Gp

In Tanzania, karate classes imbues vigour in people with albinism

In Tanzania where myths and superstition endanger people with albinism, karate classes are boosting their confidence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/X7sxekS

‘No sign of rain’: Citizens despair as drought devastates Somalia

The UN says nearly 7.1 million Somalis, almost half of the country’s population, face acute levels of food insecurity. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5XtOa9W

Ukrainian troops land on Snake Island to raise national flag

Ukrainian officials post footage of soldiers raising flag; Russia later says it fired missiles and 'destroyed' troops. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/KjS2nUW

Italy puts 59 people on trial for 2018 Genoa bridge collapse

Trial involves 59 defendants, mainly executives and technicians, after bridge collapsed, killing 43 people in 2018. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/SPxEfGz

Brazil could face ‘more severe’ unrest than US Capitol riot

Elections chief's warning comes as President Bolsonaro, who is trailing in the polls, casts doubts on voting system. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/nDhOkg7

Who can replace UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson?

PM Johnson's resignation after a growing rebellion over a series of scandals prompts talks on his possible replacement. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/GfXuBzh

Inflation plunged 71 million into poverty since Ukraine war

UN Development Programme report finds surge in commodity prices hitting parts of world's regions hard. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PKxvdrj

Concessions to Bulgaria prompts violence in North Macedonia

Northern Macedonia's concessions on ethnic rights as part of EU accession talks prompts violent protests in Skopje. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/IZCLO8o

‘Death sentence’: Massacres fuel protests, resentment in Ethiopia

Citizens at home and in diaspora accuse the state of complicity in targeted massacres of certain ethnic groups. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XzSyVYL

Qatari foreign minister in Tehran to help nuclear deal efforts

The visit comes after Doha hosted two days of indirect talks between Tehran and Washington that ended without progress. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/brlkqG5

‘Fourth wave’: Dozens die of COVID in last 5 days in Bangladesh

At least 32 die in first five days of July as the country reports sharp rise in cases ahead of a major Muslim festival. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ObQF16E

SA opposition react to Zondo call to let citizens pick president

South Africa's ruling party has decided every president for almost three decades but its chief justice wants a change. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RtMTWYP

Guinea halts Simandou iron ore project, seeks new partners

Guinea's military government previously suspended construction of the mine and related infrastructure in March. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/SEhxJr6

Iran’s regional outreach tested as Turkey plans Syria operation

Iran walks a diplomatic tightrope as Turkey plans military operation against Kurdish forces in Syria, a key Tehran ally. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/GcZWgEQ

China lambasts NASA claim it may take over the moon

NASA chief has said that the world should be worried China may claim the moon as its own and tell others to 'stay out'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/YvVOfg7

Photos: Fourth of July shooter kills 6 in Chicago’s Highland Park

The gun attack sent hundreds of marchers, parents with strollers and children on bicycles fleeing in terror. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zN2uq7p

France repatriates 51 children, mothers from Syrian camps

The minors have been handed over to child protection services while the mothers will face judicial proceedings. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5eN0H2Q

China says 12 bodies found after typhoon shipwreck off Hong Kong

An engineering vessel had suffered substantial damage and broke into two pieces during a typhoon last week. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xKUdvrC

James Barnor: Life in colour for Ghana’s first photojournalist

Across six decades and more than 100,000 images, the 93-year-old’s work places Black people at the centre of the frame. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xdvuqjA

Dutch farmers block food warehouses over new environmental rules

Fishers block ports in a show of support for farmers who blockaded supermarket distribution centres over new rules. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/f80WJHh

At least 18 killed, hundreds injured in Uzbekistan unrest

At least 18 people were killed and 243 injured during unrest in an autonomous province, according to authorities. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9RE6rsG

Can the G7 proposal for a cap on Russian oil prices work?

The G7 would need to get large consumers like India and China involved for such a plan to work. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/t9rYZFD

Russia claims capture of Luhansk region: What we know so far

Ukraine did not immediately confirm that Lysychansk, the region's last major Ukrainian-held city, had been captured. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/qHFE74c

More than a dozen dead after bus falls into ravine in Pakistan

The bus carrying about 35 passengers fell into a deep ravine in Balochistan province; 12 others were wounded. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ZKyoXe

Sahel insecurity, post-coup sanctions loom large at ECOWAS summit

The Western African leaders are expected to discuss efforts to restore civilian rule in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/mC6OnFy

Russia accuses Kyiv of firing missiles at border city of Belgorod

Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov says at least 11 apartment buildings and 39 houses were damaged. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/QLie6no

Palestinian female prisoner, 68, dies in Israeli jail

Saadia Farajallah, the oldest Palestinian female prisoner, died six months after Israeli forces arrested her in Hebron. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/WlLPCyf

France in Focus: The legacy of colonialism in France

The second of a four-part series examining France’s struggle to live up to its founding ideals. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/OEQHnCq

Pulitzer winner Kashmir journalist says barred from flying abroad

Sanna Irshad Mattoo says she was stopped from going to Paris to attend a book launch and photography exhibition. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/isAxn7o

Corruption: Africa’s undeclared pandemic

Corruption is preventing states across the continent from delivering the most basic services to their citizens. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/nJy5mC4

Cricket: Broad hit for record 35 runs in over by India’s Bumrah

Not first hugely expensive over of Broad - he conceded 36 runs when India's Yuvraj Singh hit him for six sixes in 2007. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RVG1uM7

China hit by year’s first typhoon Chaba, record rains forecast

Forecasters warn of record rainfall and high disaster risk in provinces including Guangdong, country's most populous. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/odjxI0k

Abortion misinformation in the United States of America

The criminalisation of abortion in the US comes after decades of misinformation by Christian media and the far right. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ndk13rQ

Flights disrupted in France as airport workers strike over pay

Workers in Paris and other French airports hold a strike, demanding salary hikes to keep up with inflation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/L8qxgH5

Four dead after truck carrying migrants crashes in Texas

The incident comes days after 53 people died in the deadliest human smuggling incident in US history. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Jo5B7Pa

FIFA lifts suspension of Pakistan Football Federation

Teams from Pakistan now allowed to compete internationally after 15-month suspension lifted by FIFA. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/NwG2ZH8

Disinformation, mudslinging induce voter apathy in Kenyan youths

Kenya's digitally-savvy youth are being exposed to outright disinformation and inflammatory rhetoric on social media. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/J3lDTHe

The West needs to codify Russia sanctions before it is too late