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Iran delivers European ‘peace initiative’ on Ukraine to Russia

Iran says it received the proposal from a European leader, but refuses to name the official. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/UdQk1vw

Ukraine-Russia: The Weight of War

“What it looks like right now is that this is a war of attrition.” from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/UbaEFDA

Afghanistan’s Taliban mark anniversary of US-led force withdrawal

The Taliban swept to power last August after a 20-year conflict against US-led forces ended in a hasty withdrawal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/MxIywuf

The bloody truth behind Japan’s dolphin hunting

A new season starts on September 1. Entire families of dolphins will be devastated for aquariums to draw crowds. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4tJyISB

The End of Roe: Living without abortion rights

Fault Lines investigates what it is like to live in a post-Roe US. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/QxSGsK0

UN weather agency predicts rare ‘triple-dip’ La Nina in 2022

La Nina's cooling effect on the planet did not stop 2021 from being one of the seven hottest years on record. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/deiLAlU

Air raid hits capital of Ethiopian Tigray region: Hospital chief

The latest attack follows a hit on a children's play area on Friday that killed 7 people, including women and children. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/IB8mjEF

Iran sentences Swedish nationals to prison on drug charges

The two men were allegedly arrested with large amounts of opium resin and painkillers, according to judiciary spokesman. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/fMGaeZz

Nearly entire train network shuts down in Netherlands over strike

Staff at the railway firm NS stop work in the central Netherlands region that acts as a hub for nearly all train lines. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ZPSVRTY

Solomon Islands suspends all naval visits: US embassy

Move comes a week after a US Coast Guard vessel was blocked from refuelling in the Solomons capital of Honiara.  from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/mKhAvuj

Violence in Iraq escalates: List of key events

Thirty people killed in Iraqi capital Baghdad after fighting between supporters and rivals of Muqtada al-Sadr. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/TxWjNpJ

No church in the wild: Armed groups on Nigerian clergy abduction spree

In Nigeria, data shows increased violence against Christians, especially clergy, and a general rise in insecurity. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/soO8Chc

Madagascar police shoot 18 dead in albino kidnap protest: Medic

Since 2020, there have been over a dozen abductions, attacks and murders of people with albinism in Madagascar: UN. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/SbmtKTg

In Cameroon, refugees get a new lease of life with digital IDs

Cameroon, home to half a million refugees, is one of a few African nations that has issued a number of refugee IDs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/g9Kh7f4

Did sanctions really hurt the Russian economy?

Six months after the Kremlin sent troops into Ukraine, the Russian economy finds itself at a crossroads. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/gsnkybT

The blue wall of white supremacy needs to go

Joe Biden's decision to increase police funding betrays a breathtaking dissonance with the reality of racist policing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XgRd0EN

Al-Sadr ‘withdraws’ from Iraqi politics after months of tensions

Muqtada al-Sadr's announcement comes as his supporters continue a sit-in demanding parliament be dissolved. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9K2ln8v

EU calls for release of Palestinian hunger striker Awawdeh

Khalil Awawdeh, 40, is nearing six months of a hunger strike against his detention by Israel without trial or charge. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/7qGx6KT

Six dead as truck slams into Dutch village barbecue

Police say seven other people are hurt after a truck ran off the top of a road and ploughed into revellers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jsHFYve

Japan to push for Africa seat on the UN Security Council

'Moment of truth' for the UN, says PM Kishida as he urges reform to address 'the historical injustice against Africa'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Lc4UAOS

Major destruction after Israel targets missile facility in Syria

Syria's state media reported missiles were fired from over the Mediterranean to town of Masyaf but most were shot down. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/pQuwl0v

Taliban accuses Pakistan of allowing US drones in Afghan airspace

Acting Minister of Defence Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob says American drones have been entering Afghanistan via Pakistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/fgkzoLb

India demolishes 100-metre-high Noida ‘twin towers’

The towers, which were found to be in violation of construction regulations, were demolished after 9-year legal battle. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/nPo6rtL

Japan pledges $30bn in aid for Africa at Tunisia conference

Japan's aid pledge to be delivered over three years, and with smaller amounts also available for African food security. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Fmw2TrR

Six of 43 missing Mexico students were given to army: Official

The revelation by a top official ties the military to one of Mexico’s worst human rights scandals. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/tGdpw5X

Hundreds of asylum seekers moved from squalid Dutch camp

Dutch towns and cities have offered accommodation to Ukrainians fleeing war, a similar welcome not extended to others. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/pQCsh21

I will no longer pay my energy bills

The British government has failed to shield working people from rising costs, while energy giants make record profits. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/GkWZwg6

Clashes between rival armed groups erupt in Libyan capital

The violence early on Saturday comes in the wake of a build-up of rival forces in Tripoli over the past week. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/tn162dN

Thousands of postal workers launch strike in UK over pay dispute

Workers at Royal Mail Group join picket lines after being given a pay rise that falls far short of inflation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/vFR3yO7

Horn of Africa drought could go on for 5th season: UN weather body

At least 10 million children are suffering in the Horn of Africa as four rainy seasons have failed within two years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4lkmFIi

UK sees 80-percent energy price hike amid cost-of-living crisis

Regulator Ofgem says its energy price cap will nearly double in October, worsening the country's cost-of-living crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Ur0Cvqz

Israel drops prosecution of Jewish settler who killed Palestinian

Ali Hassan Harb was stabbed and killed by an Israeli settler while on his family's land near Salfit in the West Bank. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/txHlVKG

Biden slams ‘semi-fascism’ in GOP as he rallies for Democrats

In his first rally before midterm elections, Biden accuses pro-Trump Republicans of embracing violence, hatred. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/24oPjml

How Ukraine turns cheap tablets into lethal weapons

Army SOS, an activist-led NGO, converts Android-based tablets into smart units with automated precision guidance. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/wedn5gh

Turkish singer Gulsen arrested over religious schools comment

Gulsen issued an apology on social media prior to her arrest, but a gov't spokesman called her comments a 'disgrace'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/t4TQg97

Khalil Awawdeh, the Palestinian on a hunger strike since March

Palestinian prisoner Khalil Awawdeh is on a hunger strike demanding Israel end his continued detention without charge. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Wx6dtP0

UK gamers face price rise on PS5 but not Switch

Sony's PlayStation 5 consoles are going up by £30, while the price of a Nintendo Switch is staying the same from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Y9H2yL1

Pakistan court grants interim bail to former PM Imran Khan

Judge grants bail until September 1 after Khan was charged under anti-terror law for 'threats' to police and a judge. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jFUBSvl

Former UK ambassador to Myanmar detained in Yangon: Reports

Vicky Bowman is reportedly facing immigration charges after being arrested by Myanmar's military authorities. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/x3SBztc

‘It’s a nightmare, every day’: Rohingya in India live in fear

Some 40,000 Rohingya refugees live in India where fears are growing as calls for deportations to Myanmar increase. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/sT3dWur

France’s Macron in Algeria: Frosty ties, bitter history

Macron's visit is an attempt to mend relations between France and Algeria, which hit a new low in the last year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/fkMLP7V

Timeline: Six months of Russia’s war in Ukraine

On February 24, Russia launched a full-scale assault on Ukraine. These are the main events of the war over six months. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/whxgmsf

Fighting resumes in Ethiopia despite truce – Tigray forces

The fighting marks the end of a ceasefire observed since March and could worsen the humanitarian crisis in Tigray region from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ydm5ZQV

Clip-on tech turns spectacles into smart audio glasses

BBC Click's Lara Lewington tries out audio glasses, a smart skipping rope and some other new technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/qKEny6W

Is DR Congo putting oil and gas before the global climate crisis?

Environmental groups alarmed at government's auction of permits to drill in sensitive rainforest. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/e4il2f0

Transactions: The pressure of sending money home to Zimbabwe

A Zimbabwean family separated across the world meets online to decide who needs the most financial support back home.  from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RgtdI5w

Pakistan could provide troops for Qatar World Cup security

Pakistan's information minister says cabinet has approved draft agreement ahead of PM Sharif's visit to Doha. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xUWl8SE

Journalist becomes 15th media worker killed this year in Mexico

Fredid Roman was fatally shot in Chilpancingo, the capital of southern Guerrero state. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/pyq8lDz

Call for South Korea to investigate child adoptions to Denmark

About 200,000 South Korean children were adopted by foreign parents over past six decades, mainly in Europe and the US. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/0PaxoW2

Western media needs to stop fixating on how Arab women look

From racism to hyper-sexualisation, the depiction of Arab women in the West masks their many achievements. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/I3AKpq9

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif visits Qatar seeking trade, investment

Visit comes ahead of an IMF meeting next week that is expected to approve a $1.2bn tranche of lending to Islamabad. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9nuG5fq

Palestinians accused of attacking Israeli police see case dropped

Video shows two Palestinian men had been attacked by Israeli police, forcing prosecutors to drop the investigation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/MqCPetJ

Turning e-waste into art at the University of Dundee

A team at the University of Edinburgh have been salvaging e-waste’s precious metals for art. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/DEFlJIK

Criminal barristers in England, Wales to go on strike

An all-out strike action will start next month in a row with the UK government over jobs and pay. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lWTUiKj

Four nuns kidnapped in southeast Nigeria on their way to mass

In recent years, armed gangs have been kidnapping people for ransom, mainly in northwest Nigeria. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/J5yieTA

Raila Odinga files petition to challenge Kenyan election outcome

The Supreme Court has 14 days from the date of the filing to hear the petition and give a verdict. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Cbgz1hM

Singer Nayyara Noor, ‘Nightingale of Pakistan’, dies at age 71

Noor became one of Pakistan's most iconic singers, known for renditions of work by revolutionary poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/OE9M8Dv

Albania investigates Russian and Ukraine intruders at army base

Two Russians and a Ukrainian who tried to enter a military facility and take photos are now 'suspected of espionage'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/r3CXDWe

Pakistan regulator bans live telecast of Imran Khan’s speeches

The former prime minister has been holding a series of rallies to protest arrest of his ex-chief of staff, alleged bias. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/BgIlp32

Workers begin strike at UK’s largest shipping container port

The strike is the latest action by workers in an array of industries calling for higher pay amid sky-high inflation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/VTs7nlz

Why are Bangladesh tea garden workers protesting?

Nearly 150,000 tea garden workers, who are among the lowest paid in the country, demand rise in daily wage by 150%. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3tXAWFM

Darya Dugina: Daughter of Putin ally killed in Moscow car blast

Darya Dugina's father, Alexander Dugin, is believed to have influenced President Vladimir Putin's approach to Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9HyxkdX

‘I lost my fiance’: Israeli assault ends wedding plans in Gaza

Weddings are one of the few avenues for joy in Gaza, but Israel's three-day attack led to deaths and delays. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/24u8XJP

Are Iran and the West about to finally agree a nuclear deal?

Sources have told Al Jazeera Arabic that a deal to restore the 2015 nuclear agreement is close. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/vwPXNnq

Chad starts ‘national dialogue’ to pave way for elections

Military ruler General Mahamat Idriss Deby says forum should open the way for holding 'free and democratic' elections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/IYuqfEA

Egypt’s Copts want changes to law after deadly church fire

Gov't policies restricting construction and renovation of churches pose major health and safety issues, advocates say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1dF9NbY

Europe’s drought exposes WWII ships, bombs and prehistoric stones

Archaeologists have been delighted by the emergence of a prehistoric stone circle dubbed the 'Spanish Stonehenge'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FkA3hQu

Could Europe’s drought worsen its cost-of-living crisis?

Rivers drying up and farmland parched. Water scarcity in Europe is affecting lives and businesses across the continent. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/gqDueYk

Manisha Kalyan: First Indian footballer in UEFA Champions League

How a young athletics-loving girl from a small village in India rewrote history books on the football pitch. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/dqyVRc1

Women working inside an Afghan chemical lab face uncertain future

At a fertiliser plant in Afghanistan’s north, women work to support their families amid changes after Taliban’s return. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/EfzD93S

Hackers may have exploited security flaws - Apple

Users of some models of iPhone, iPad and Mac are being urged to run 'important security update'. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/470miyM

Indonesia reducing Bali bomber’s sentence upsetting: Australia PM

PM Albanese says the potential release of Umar Patek jailed over the deadly 2002 blasts will 'distress' Australians from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/W0j7dKr

China issues first national drought alert, battles to save crops

An estimated 66 rivers across 34 counties in southwestern region of Chongqing have dried up, China state media reports. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/aNFDnyY

Remains of 2 children found in auctioned suitcases in New Zealand

Bodies discovered in suitcases were likely in storage for several years and the victims between 5 and 10 years old. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/VI03g1S

100 days after Shireen’s killing: Israel gets away with it again

It's so unfortunate to imagine that your blood, your killing is not going to matter.  from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/GkMYnKA

Two killed, 12 injured as storms hit France’s Corsica

The French island suffered from hail, heavy rain and powerful winds which killed two people and injured 12 others. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/h2Jpujr

Bilkis Bano condemns release of her convicted rapists in India

'Give me back my right to live without fear and in peace,' says Bano after BJP-ruled Gujarat state releases 11 convicts. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RG5MIA4

Outrage as journalist arrested for alleged Maoist links in India

Rupesh Kumar Singh was arrested in Jharkhand two days after he reported on industrial waste being dumped on tribal land. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/KchltyV

What’s the future of China-US relations?

China’s ambassador to the US says disagreements between the world’s biggest powers don’t need to end in conflict. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/s9Eyj0Y

Timeline: Week 25 of Russia’s war in Ukraine

Al Jazeera recaps key events in week 25 of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/DaZNpXB

‘No hope’: Suicides on the rise in northwestern Syria

Continuing war and lack of opportunities and hope drive some in opposition-held areas of Syria to take their own lives. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FW49GCX

William the 5th: How Ruto went from streets to Kenyan presidency

In Ruto's first presidential bid, history and hustle helped him outwit the sitting president and a political veteran. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Z4b92Cc

Imad’s Childhood: Life after ISIL

Can a four-year-old child recover from spending half his life in ISIL captivity? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/tlk3Ew0

Donetsk leader calls for ‘beneficial’ ties with North Korea

Separatist leader Denis Pushilin expressed hope North Korea and Donetsk could achieve 'equally beneficial' relations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/LbEC3oW

Crimea ‘sabotage’ highlights Russia’s woes in Ukraine war

Attacks in the peninsula may indicate that Ukraine's operatives are able to penetrate deeply into Russian-occupied land. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/KDj7pYF

Fireworks warehouse blast death toll rises to 16 in Armenia

Seventeen people remain missing two days after a fireworks warehouse blast in a market in Yerevan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/L3FNOEp

Holocaust activist seems to talk to guests at her funeral

Conversational video tech allowed the late Marina Smith to answer mourners' questions via recordings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/8omhy6Y

Yearning for Afghanistan, in one meal

Naan and kebab mean joyous gatherings. But what do they mean for Afghan families torn apart by conflict? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5dpumbz

Romania declares war on drugs after music festival death

MPs seek tougher laws for all drug-related offences while civil society calls for treatment of consumers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/rE15nK3

Eleven convicts in Gujarat gang rape, murder cases freed in India

Convicts in the Bilkis Bano case are freed after state government approves their application for remission of sentence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/KqY83lv

US basketball player Brittney Griner appeals Russian conviction

Washington has said Griner, who was sentenced to nine years in prison for drug possession, has been wrongfully detained. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/p6L2YNh

Nuclear talks positive but expectations not fully met, Iran says

Tehran says more contact is needed for a 'final text' circulated by the EU after talks in Vienna to become final. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cz8FQfy

As West puts Taliban on hold, Kabul eyes future in China, Russia

The killing of al-Qaeda leader in Kabul will add to mistrust between Taliban and the West prolonging group's isolation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5UiHexf

China conducts military drills near Taiwan as US lawmakers visit

The trip by US lawmakers followed by the US House speaker's visit has infuriated China, which considers it provocation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zRTiwlJ

Photos: The 20 years of Cristiano Ronaldo’s professional career

A journey through Ronaldo's career, from a teenager at Sporting Lisbon to one of the world's best footballers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Vitwbs3

Families appeal for more help on tenth day of Mexican mine rescue

The fate of 10 miners remains unclear as rescuers continue operations at the flooded mine in Coahuila state. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1cNWYnR

Photos: Mystery surrounds mass fish deaths in the Oder River

Germany and Poland look for the cause of the mass fish die-off in the Oder, which runs through the two countries. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/75qwLHV

Q&A: Anas Haqqani on one year of Taliban rule

Taliban leader Anas Haqqani says his government would not allow armed groups to operate from its soil. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/G8FTro6

How a border line divided a Kashmir village, split families

The partition of the Indian subcontinent 75 years ago saw a Kashmir village divided and families split by borderline. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/EJvHLxe

Nicaraguan Catholics gather for mass after gov’t bans procession

The Vatican has expressed concern over moves against the church amid the ongoing crackdown by President Daniel Ortega. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/GSCQA43

Mar-a-Lago, a security ‘nightmare’ that housed classified records

Classified US government documents were seized from Donald Trump's sprawling Mar-a-Lago retreat in Florida. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/NKhCI9i

Iran, Lebanon reaction to Salman Rushdie attack

Some offered praise for the assault targeting a writer they believe tarnished the Islamic faith with his 1988 book. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lj96Ipx

Taliban disperses Afghan women’s march for ‘work and freedom’

Demonstrators carrying a banner that read 'August 15 is a black day' demanded rights to work, political participation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6br3JYF

Kenya gets historic number of female governors from August 9 vote

The rise in female governors from Tuesday's vote is a small but significant improvement over 2017. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/m0ugd9K

Europe’s heatwaves, droughts put focus on climate change risks

Italy, Spain, Germany, Portugal, France, the Netherlands and the UK are enduring severe droughts this summer. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xreJ4I5

Japanese minister visits Yasukuni shrine for war dead: Report

Yasukuni shrine for war dead is seen in China and South Korea as a symbol of Japan's former military aggression. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/8bQgfIc

US to conduct ‘air and maritime transits’ in Taiwan Strait

White House says US's 'freedom of navigation' transits will reflect its response to China's 'provocative' behaviour. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/iSCJKqs

Somaliland: Clashes between protesters, police turn deadly

At least six killed after police opened fire on protesters who fear the president aims to delay the presidential polls. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ghISl4q

Germany suspends military mission in Mali amid diplomatic tension

The move comes in response to the Malian government's refusal to give flyover rights to a UN peacekeeping mission. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PRXzpjY

Timeline: 75 years of partition and India-Pakistan tensions

India and Pakistan were born 75 years ago out of a bloody division of the Indian subcontinent by the colonial British. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lehE4wn

Ethiopia completes third filling of Blue Nile mega-dam reservoir

Prime Minister Abiy said at filling of dam that the Nile is 'a gift of God given to us for Ethiopians to make use'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/U15CjfK

Infographic: How were India-Pakistan partition borders drawn?

This animated map shows how the borders of the Indian subcontinent have evolved since the 1947 partition. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/fa1IMAR

Mexican drug cartel gunmen burn shops, cars to avenge arrests

Local authorities reported road blocks, burning vehicles, and shootouts between Mexican security forces and armed gangs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1nU6IgG

The Sixties in the Arab World: Culture

The second of a three-part series. How music, literature and the arts broke new ground in the Arab world of the 1960s. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/GkTspXA

What will ‘referendums’ in occupied Ukraine regions look like?

Russian-appointed officials say they are planning such processes, but observers say they will lack legitimacy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/IMbEr7N

Timeline: Week 24 of Russia’s war in Ukraine

Al Jazeera recaps key events in week 24 of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/w30nbGf

Armed man holds Lebanon bank staff hostage, demands savings

Banks in Lebanon have implemented informal capital controls amid ongoing economic crisis, effectively freezing savings. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jFrgnfI

Mali says soldier death toll in Tessit attack has risen to 42

Mali has blamed the attack in the restive central region, which drones and 'explosive laden vehicles'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/YrOaJkG

Brazilian woman robs mother of $142m using alleged psychics

The scam began when Boghici was approached by a supposed psychic with prophecies of her daughter's imminent death. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1uS0M6n

Qatar World Cup could start a day earlier than scheduled

Opening ceremony and Qatar versus Ecuador match could be played on November 20, according to a proposal put forward. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4PsBOC0

What has sparked the latest tensions in Nagorno-Karabakh?

Armenia and Azerbaijan trade blame for the recent clashes that violated a ceasefire over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lutTPDV

End protest crackdown: UN, rights groups tell Sri Lanka president

Human rights experts urge the newly appointed leader Ranil Wickremesinghe to end the crackdown against the protesters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/fS1qhEK

Greece searches for dozens after migrant boat sinks off Karpathos

Greek coast guards rescue 29 migrants and search for dozens more after their boat sinks east of Karpathos island. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/8vgXPJK

Chipmakers tumble on fears of worst downturn in 10 years

Concerns abound of a prolonged slump after years of widespread shortages that led to heavy investments in the sector. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/I6dtqBJ

We are not Ukraine, so they will not support our resistance

Gaza has faced yet another devastating, deadly Israeli attack, but the world continues to ignore our endless trauma. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6E9YFSR

Mali’s army says 17 soldiers, 4 civilians killed in Tessit attack

Military says 'complex and coordinated attack' in country's south likely carried out by ISIL-affiliated group. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/C5jhEdm

Papua New Guinea’s new parliament returns Marape as PM

The election was also plagued by violence, delays, fraud allegations and voters missing from the electoral roll. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/fFxG3kN

Israeli forces kill al-Aqsa Brigades commander in Nablus raid

Ibrahim al-Nabulsi, 30, had been on the run for months and evaded several assassination attempts by Israeli forces. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zBx5UOu

Photos: Eight dead after heavy rains cause major floods in Seoul

At least eight people died in Seoul after torrential rain caused power outages, and left roads and subways submerged. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/eXjBRSs

Qatar welcomes Israel-Gaza truce stopping the ‘waste of blood’

Doha has taken part in efforts alongside international actors to quickly halt hostilities and avoid more casualties. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/x1S8XeB

India aims to restrict sale of Chinese cheap smartphones: Report

The aim is to push Chinese giants out of the lower segment of the world’s second-biggest market to help local industry. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bUirXju

Photos: Young Cuban baseball players dream of US major leagues

Success in baseball, Cuba's national pastime, is increasingly measured beyond its borders. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/TnWBuOt

Kenya: Presidential wildcard plans 4-day weeks, cannabis farms

The spy-turned-law professor is seen as joker, literally and figuratively, but has cultivated a small band of followers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hJ2gpn3

Who is the man driving Britain’s ongoing rail strikes?

RMT trade union leader Mick Lynch captures the imagination of millions struggling in the UK's cost-of-living crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Jc67wU4

Gaza hospital at breaking point after Israeli bombardment

Israeli attack on enclave exacerbates crisis of health sector, already in dire condition due to 15-year-old blockade. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/P53Xupv

‘Russian nuclear terror’: Ukraine atomic plant attacked again

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy calls out Russia as fears of a disaster grow after Europe's biggest nuclear facility hit. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/8ipELGN

UN special rapporteur says Israeli strikes on Gaza are ‘illegal’

Francesca Albanez calls on the United Nations to investigate whether Israel has breached international law. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Nn8SIta

Ukraine’s Unstoppable Medics | Close Up

A battalion of volunteer medics provides first aid assistance on the front lines of Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/a3C2FVu

Timeline: Israel’s attacks on Gaza since 2005

This is the latest assault by Israel on Gaza since the 11-day war in May 2021 killed hundreds. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/KSEWoZR

The Gaza Strip explained in maps

The Gaza Strip has been under an Israeli-imposed land, sea and air blockade for the past 15 years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2rh1jcv

Four cargo ships sail from Ukraine: Turkish, Ukrainian officials

The UN and Turkey brokered a deal to unblock Ukraine's ports last month after UN warnings of famine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/7m1Pjve

Israeli jets pound Gaza in second day of attacks

More homes are flattened, and Gaza's sole power plant shuts down after running out of fuel. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/70mlIDB

India facing football ban over ‘deviations’ from FIFA ‘roadmap’

FIFA also warned Indian football association it risks losing U17 Women's World Cup too. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/rTfkZmq

UN chief warns nuclear weapons are ‘loaded gun’ for humanity

UN secretary-general warns at Hiroshima memorial of risks posed by crises in Ukraine, Middle East and Korean peninsula. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/K1WxsvF

China’s mortgage boycott: Could the property market crumble?

Chinese homebuyers are refusing to pay the mortgage on properties they have bought because developers can't finish them. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hpmdKYJ

The ‘deep state’ conspiracy theory tainting Kenya’s elections

The phrase 'deep state' has been used to suggest a behind-the-scenes involvement of the state in the 2022 elections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/qjkci9A

Why is Denmark taking a hard line on migrants and refugees?

Government policies on housing and immigration accused of being 'racist'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/47VDOYW

China sanctions US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi after Taiwan trip

Beijing says US House speaker disregarded its concerns and resolute opposition to her 'provocative' visit. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/N5gMcA6

‘Historic’ drought prompts French government into action

'Crisis' task force activated in France, as prolonged UK dry spell causes 'alarming' prognosis for British farmers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/h9g8kzI

Groups mobilise to help underweight beluga whale in Seine River

The species, usually found in Arctic waters, had made its way up the waterway and reached a lock some 70km from Paris. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9uTFcdQ

US will ‘pursue’ Russian offer to discuss Griner prisoner swap

The announcement comes a day after a Russian court sentenced basketball star Brittney Griner to nine years in prison. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PRkzm1I

Western media and the war on truth in Ukraine

Deception is at the heart of all warfare. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/WsRcCj6

Three soldiers killed in renewed Nagorno-Karabakh fighting

Deadly clashes draw immediate calls for de-escalation from world powers as tensions simmer in wake of 2020 war. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/qAZaBUz

Infographic: How big was the Beirut explosion?

It has been two years since a massive explosion shook Lebanon’s capital, killing 218 people and injuring 7,000. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/50d9aU3

What’s behind the renewed tensions between Serbia and Kosovo?

Ethnic Serbs in Kosovo have protested against new identity document and car registration plate requirements. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/re4s0bf

Will China and the US avert a showdown over Taiwan?

Are relations between China and the United States too deep to be affected by the visit of a top US politician to Taiwan? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/0l6P4S2

Russian FM Lavrov on visit to ‘long-standing partner’ Myanmar

Lavrov's visit to Myanmar coincides with the ASEAN summit in Cambodia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/96QfCOq

In Kenya, the arts industry pushes youths to care about elections

Only a third of the 22 million registered Kenyan voters are youths and the country's artists are trying to change that. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/86eYGOl

US, Indonesia hold joint military drills amid China’s concerns

The drills take place annually, but this year's are the largest ever amid rising tensions with China in the region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/nrYRqvN

Sri Lanka facing ‘great danger’, IMF talks to restart: President

Ranil Wickremesinghe makes the remarks during his speech to open a new session of parliament in the crisis-hit nation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lvb05S8

Burkina Faso army admits to killing civilians in air raid

The West African country has been battling rebel groups, some linked to al-Qaeda and ISIL, in recent years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zwWL3Gh

How we remember them: My grandmother’s dining room set

'It is a shrine to the people who helped raise me - a marriage of memories from my past and those I continue to create.' from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/kxSjlz9

Muslim women in India allege bias in hiring for jobs

From being denied jobs for wearing hijab to more implicit forms of exclusion, as a study reveals, the women struggle. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zm1IDke

Ukraine-Russia grain deal could expand into ceasefire: Schroeder

Former German chancellor Schroeder, an ally of Putin, says that Moscow wants to negotiate a solution to the conflict. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/sETPN7y

Afghans say they know little about US killing of al-Qaeda leader

People in Kabul neighbourhood where Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed say they are surprised but don't know more than that. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/P3WSkNv

Russia’s ethnic minorities lament the war in Ukraine

Ethnic minority troops are said to be dying in greater numbers than their Slav compatriots in the so-called 'special mil from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hN46RQY

Pornhub: Judge rules Visa can be sued in abuse claim

A woman who was thirteen when an explicit video of her was posted, is suing Mindgeek and Visa. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/n1mpPDT

Russia accuses US of ‘destabilisation’ over Pelosi Taiwan trip

The likely imminent visit by the US House speaker to the self-ruled island claimed by China has drawn Beijing's ire. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/eC3x5DX

Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri killed: How the world reacted

A round-up of international reaction after the US said a drone strike had killed al-Zawahiri in Kabul. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/UJmoaLV

Nigeria adds 10.5 million young voters ahead of 2023 election

Participation in Nigerian elections is typically low, but analysts say economic woes and insecurity could change that. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5ge2Bd6

Photos: Sadr supporters ready for long sit-in at Iraq parliament

The demands of the protesters include early elections and constitutional amendments. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/fH3QgI9

Conjoined twins separated with the help of virtual reality

Surgeons say space-age technology helped doctors in separate countries to work together. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/k7KFYw1

Sri Lanka protesters divided on leaving main camp amid crackdown

Debate within protest movement on wrapping up seafront camp was triggered by a violent crackdown by security forces. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/K49Aoqi

First grain ship leaves Ukraine: What, where and why it matters

Departure of vessel carrying 26,000 metric tonnes of corn raises hopes of easing growing global food crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/8Z7nVf9

Ahead of Kenya elections, female politicians face abuse, attacks

Dozens of female candidates have been physically assaulted while campaigning ahead of the August 9 elections in Kenya. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/JaYcyWL