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Brazil votes: Bolsonaro allies stand firm in Amazon bastion

Far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro trails in national polls, but leads by a wide margin in Brazilian state of Roraima. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ldCswBY

Ukraine accelerates bid to join NATO after Russia’s annexation

President Zelenskyy to submit 'accelerated' NATO application after Putin annexes occupied Ukrainian regions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/SBOFjn9

Amid war, Europeans support a more ‘geopolitical European Union’

The latest Transatlantic Trends survey finds that Europeans consider the EU equally important to NATO for safety. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/30/amid-war-europeans-support-a-more-geopolitical-european-union

Putin announces Russian annexation of four Ukrainian regions

The move has been condemned by Ukraine and Western countries and represents major escalation in seven-month war. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cmvu2dM

Ukrainians dismiss Russian attempt to annex more of their country

Everyday Ukrainians, officials, and many observers say Russia's move is little more than a sham. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/GVwXNrY

Liz Truss’s neoliberal blitz is doomed to fail

The economic policies of the new government will only exacerbate the socioeconomic crisis in the UK. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PKeV463

Molly Russell: Social media a factor in teenager's death, coroner says

The death of Molly Russell "should send shockwaves through Silicon Valley", the NSPCC's chief says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Ey2eAGO

Don’t be fooled — ‘mellow’ Meloni could still Orban-ise Italy

The adoption of populism by other parties casts doubts on Italy’s capacity to keep Giorgia Meloni's agenda in check. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/pKXD0Mr

UN tribunal puts Rwanda’s Felicien Kabuga on genocide trial

A trial is opened in The Hague against one of the last suspects sought by a UN tribunal for the 1994 Rwanda genocide. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/BZs37hS

New York Times reveals details of Russian soldiers’ calls

Battlefield conversations highlight the disarray of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and reference civilian killings. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ypxfu0W

Photos: Alleged Russian attack hits school in eastern Ukraine

At least one person was killed as a school being used as a shelter comes under attack. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6MaIvdP

Are women’s rights used as a smokescreen in Tunisia?

Women’s rights activists say Saied is using female empowerment as a facade and new constitution reverses their gains. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3g7XoNb

Nord Stream pipeline leaks are ‘catastrophic for the climate’

Methane leakage is likely to be biggest burst of the potent gas on record in one of the most polluted bodies of water. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5nuz1Xw

What to know about Kuwait’s parliamentary elections

Authorities will not meddle in parliamentary election crown prince says, which 796,000 citizens are eligible to vote for from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lu1FqEJ

Creator of Johns Hopkins COVID tracker wins top US science award

Tracker launched by US professor Lauren Gardner in early days of outbreak credited with informing global response. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/IP381QX

UK stocks, sterling slip as BoE intervenes after IMF slams budget

The pound slumps and stocks pare losses after the Bank of England says it is buying up long-dated UK government bonds. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/X0tSoAE

Al-Sadr’s supporters clash with Iraqi security forces in Baghdad

Backers of Shia religious leader Muqtada al-Sadr have tried to march towards the Iraqi parliament. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/yoTEe5b

Switzerland records worst melt rate of its glaciers

Swiss glaciers lost six percent of their volume this year, which far exceeded the record set in 2003, a new study says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PsM7q16

S Korea says N Korea launched two missiles on eve of Harris visit

The report of a missile launch comes on the eve of an expected visit to South Korea by US Vice President Kamala Harris. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/BPfzY9M

Israeli forces kill four Palestinians, wound dozens in Jenin raid

Israeli forces began a large-scale raid on Wednesday morning in Jenin, the latest in a series of near-daily raids. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jonNIca

DRC declares end to latest Ebola virus outbreak

The country's 15th outbreak comes to an end as neighbouring Uganda races to tackle virus outbreak of its own. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ux0meok

Iran Protests: Mahsa Amini’s Death

“Basically, we all feel that any of us could be Mahsa.” from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5FQRcti

Sudan coup leader bids to co-opt pro-democracy movement

Mohamad Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemeti, has tried to reach out to Sudan's pro-democracy movement. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FAUv7C3

Landmines, cluster bombs remain a deadly threat in Syria

The front lines of northwest Syria may be quieter, but death still waits for civilians from the bombs left behind. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/OEUnhNC

Kazakhstan to ‘ensure safety’ of Russians fleeing draft

President Tokayev says his country must take care of those escaping 'hopeless situation' in neighbouring Russia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9QJcPZF

Iran and IAEA restart talks amid nuclear deal deadlock

IAEA head Grossi announces resumption of talks, but neither side has changed its public stance. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/e0P2Ks6

Timeline: How the Fury-Joshua boxing bout reached a dead-end

WBC heavyweight champion Fury says he will not fight Joshua after a self-imposed deadline to sign a contract passed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6X8LGo1

Palestinians arrested, injured as far-right Jews enter Al-Aqsa

Ultranationalist Jews entered under Israeli police protection, with restrictions imposed on Palestinian movement. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/O02PzK5

TikTok may be fined £27m for failing to protect children

The video-sharing platform has been issued with a final notice of intent by the UK's data watchdog. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ArFWotS

Russia-Ukraine war in maps and charts: Live Tracker

The Russian offensive enters its 215th day, we track where battles are taking place and the human cost of war. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xbRyikt

Interpol seeks arrest of failed crypto-firm boss Do Kwon

Agency asks police forces around the world to seek and detain the South Korean businessman. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/VfPqCRx

Influential Muslim religious leader Yusuf al-Qaradawi dies

Qatar-based Egyptian scholar Qaradawi, who was in his nineties, was well-known across the Muslim world. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/uQAUnYr

Photos: Poverty pushes Afghan children to work at brick kilns

Recent Save the Children survey says half of Afghanistan's families have put children to work to keep food on the table. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/B1Uhbaq

Daily blackouts put Lebanon’s ancient artefacts at risk

Electricity is needed to preserve many of the National Museum of Beirut's priceless archaeological treasures. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/79aVE1o

Sri Lankans describe abuse as Russian captives in Ukraine

Group was captured at a checkpoint near Ukraine's Kupiansk city and Russian troops shot one in the foot. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/uexgVFk

Second Palestinian killed in Nablus by Israeli forces in 24 hours

The second man, killed on Sunday morning, was identified as Saed al-Koni, reportedly a Palestinian fighter. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/v8dXyTl

Pro-Ukraine protest in Istanbul marks seventh month of war

Demonstrators gathered in the Turkish city, chanting slogans and carrying signs depicting Putin as a war criminal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zlkobm5

One killed in suicide bombing in Somalia capital

At least six others wounded in the attack on a military base near the capital Mogadishu. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/LzpmIFn

Hell revisited: Surviving Israel’s bombs to get married

For Palestinians like Dr Izzeldin Abuelaish, planning a wedding is about hazard, hope and painful memories of loss. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/tR4Ze83

Death toll from Lebanon migrant boat tragedy rises to 89

More people are believed to be missing as up to 150 people were on board the small boat that sank off Syria. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/MGLiVXs

Hurricane Fiona knocks out power as it hits eastern Canada

Hurricane Fiona knocks out power in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick as it makes landfall. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/15pjUVQ

Iran responds to Ukraine diplomatic demotion over Russia drones

Foreign ministry didn't reject claims of drones sales but said Tehran maintains policy of ‘active neutrality'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/n10xNJq

Elon Musk greenlit to activate Starlink internet for Iranians

Legal guidance by the American government on expanding internet services to Iranians was changed despite US sanctions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/k9d3U1H

Italy elections: Campaigning is over. Now what?

Italians will vote on Sunday to elect a new parliament with a right-wing coalition tipped to form a solid majority. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/NsSmCtu

‘Hostile narrative’: Turkey slams Greek PM’s UN remarks

Ankara accuses Athens of distorting facts after Greek PM says Turkey is undermining regional peace and stability. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ktaJu23

Trump and QAnon: The cult and the conspiracy

Donald Trump re-emerges with a political message laden with conspiracies - even an endorsement of the shady movement. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cTCk4Df

India warns its citizens in Canada of ‘increase in hate crimes’

Advisory issued by New Delhi cites 'incidents of hate crimes, sectarian violence and anti-India activities' in Canada. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/702K9p5

Moscow unlikely to use nuclear weapons, say ex-Russian generals

Former Russian generals tell Al Jazeera that while the prospect of nuclear war remains slim, the situation could change. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/73STOo4

Molly Russell inquest: Instagram clips seen by teenager were 'most distressing'

The 14-year-old girl viewed material about self-harm and suicide before she died in 2017. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/JGwhVB6

‘Planetary defence’: NASA targets asteroid in space collision

NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) aims to collide with asteroid moonlet Dimorphos on Monday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lxsj3BF

Iran leader cancels interview with CNN’s Amanpour over headscarf

CNN presenter Christiane Amanpour said she was ready for the interview when an aide insisted she cover her hair. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/kKQl4nD

Blast hits market in Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Melitopol

Ukrainian officials say three soldiers killed in the blast, one day before a referendum to join Russia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/tOXJISz

China tells Europe to not backslide on climate commitments

Europe insists rise in coal use is only temporary and will have no long-term effect on targets to cut gas emissions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/iJz0OX1

Who is Kwasi Kwarteng, the UK’s first Black chancellor?

And how does he plan to save the UK's imperilled economy? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/v5NKIGZ

Iran’s protesters have had enough after Mahsa Amini’s death

Here's a round-up of Al Jazeera's Middle East coverage this week. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9jF5tqT

Beware the prospect of a nuclear calamity

World powers must take Putin's threat seriously, stop the escalation and seek a diplomatic solution. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/OJ86aKk

Ted Lasso characters join Fifa 23

The fictional AFC Richmond will be available in the the latest version of the popular football game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/FQ2Bi5q

Lebanon banks will remain shut indefinitely after ‘heists’

Banking association says it's too dangerous to open after depositors began entering branches and demanding their money. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hVENXYU

Can the SCO be Turkey’s alternative to the West?

Erdogan suggests Turkey will seek full membership of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation amid strained ties with the West. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/aDNHeGB

Kazakh leader Tokayev calls snap presidential election

Vote will cut Tokayev's current term but will give him a longer second term after recent constitutional reforms. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/q0fca6R

Putin’s plan: What does partial mobilisation mean?

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree that will see 300,000 reservists called to fight in Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4fdt95m

Latvia says it will not welcome Russians fleeing mobilisation

Latvia and Finland say they are unlikely to accommodate Russians fleeing to avoid partial mobilisation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/MPHRsiG

Photos: Iraq’s mighty Tigris river is drying up

Drying riverbeds mean Iraqi authorities have had to sharply cut the area of cultivated land in the country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PJVKsgf

Fiona declared category 4 hurricane as it heads towards Bermuda

Fiona strengthens into category 4 storm as it moves away from Turks and Caicos Islands, National Hurricane Center says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ODyFMwX

Bukele’s re-election bid fuels new concern in El Salvador

While many welcome president's plan to seek second term, activists say it could hasten further rights violations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/7fDzqwb

Warning over scam energy bill support messages

Emails and texts link to a fake Ofgem website where people's personal details are demanded. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/EPmMZYQ

Joint investigation finds Abu Akleh’s killing ‘deliberate’

A joint probe by Forensic Architecture and Al Haq uncovers evidence that Israeli sniper repeatedly shot at Abu Akleh. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/UyHGWp8

Kashmir gets its first multiplex as cinemas return after 23 years

Multi-screen building in Srinagar begins showing movies more than two decades after cinemas were closed due to conflict. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/YmgXh8o

Amid Western sanctions, China’s yuan has its moment in Russia

The Chinese currency is popular because of the 'toxicity' of the dollar and euro for Russians, say experts. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Lt8bPNE

Russia’s Black Sea Fleet relocating some of its submarines: UK

The UK defence ministry says submarines 'almost certainly' moved as Moscow fears them being hit. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/TMQObq1

Shireen Abu Akleh’s family submits complaint to ICC

Shireen Abu Akleh's family said they will do whatever they have to do to ensure accountability for her killing by Israel from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/TeyLSfq

Ukraine troops focus on Donbas ‘de-occupation’ from Russia

Ukraine troops advance along the key Oskil River threatening Russian forces in the Donbas - Moscow's prized territory. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Jx90t3h

China lifts weeks-long lockdown on southwest Chengdu

Government offices, public transport and companies resume work in the city of 21 million people after COVID outbreak. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/AMmJ8sj

Drop terrorism charges against ex-PM Imran Khan: Pakistan court

High court orders removal of terrorism charges against the former prime minister, says his defence lawyer. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/LKGeSMc

Who is Italy’s leadership hopeful Giorgia Meloni?

After her party's meteoric rise, Meloni could become the first far-right leader to guide the country since World War II. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XANB3t8

Ukraine’s hidden conflict: Wounded and wanting to return to war

In western Ukraine, injured soldiers battle the urge - and the odds - to return to the front line. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/8atXZje

Film on anchor Ravish Kumar ‘angry letter to journalism’ in India

While We Watched is a 'wake-up call to how perilous and fragile the relationship between a free press and democracy is'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/qybKEsu

Taliban, US swap prisoners – Guantanamo detainee for navy veteran

Afghanistan's foreign minister says US navy veteran Mark Frerichs was exchanged for Taliban associate Bashar Noorzai. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/NhUswT8

‘Don’t, don’t don’t’: Biden presses Putin on nuclear weapons

US leader warns any response will depend 'on the extent of what they do' in Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/e5o2N3l

Pelosi slams Azerbaijan’s ‘illegal’ attacks during Armenia visit

US House speaker expresses support for Armenia in what she says is 'a struggle between democracy and autocracy'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/UVkv1oN

North Macedonia’s EU path is under threat from an unlikely actor

The Macedonian civil society has joined the right in rejecting a deal with Sofia and Brussels. This is dangerous. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/poeZwNr

Japan’s fearsome super-typhoon: All you need to know

Typhoon Nanmadol has the potential to be the most destructive storm to strike Japan in decades. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bLzJ9X2

Photos: Grim exhumations continue at mass grave in Ukraine

Investigators searching through a mass burial site in Ukraine found evidence that some of the dead were tortured. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/mFzydVA

Ukraine to dominate UN General Assembly amid geopolitical divide

Climate change, Iran sanctions, and worsening global poverty will also feature at the annual meeting of world leaders. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/KuCfqly

Senegal President Macky Sall appoints first PM since 2019

Amadou Ba's appointment re-establishes the position of prime minister following its abolition in April 2019. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/k8BodvF

Ukrainian women joining the military amid Russia’s invasion

About 50,000 women serve in the Ukrainian armed forces in combat and non-combat roles, according to military officials. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/l9PTJnu

Putin warns of ‘serious response’ to Ukraine ‘terror acts’

After military gains by Ukrainian forces, Russian leader pledges to 'end restraint' and intensify 'special operation'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9XOWaM0

Diplomatic spat after Chile leader snubs new Israeli ambassador

President Boric postponed meeting with Israeli envoy following Israeli army killing of Palestinian boy on the same day. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Ko8thjz

LGBTQ activists vow to march in Belgrade despite EuroPride ban

More than 20 embassies issued a joint statement urging Serbian authorities to lift the ban on the EuroPride march. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jXUl5wA

Protocol and pageantry: Reporting the death of the queen

The queen’s death sets in motion a massive media operation - but is it reflecting public sentiment, or shaping it? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/TS2L1xO

Iran’s Khamenei appears in pubic after reports of poor health

Appearance of Iran's supreme leader comes after unconfirmed reports of the 83 year old falling 'gravely ill'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/rfukJPK

King Charles III visits Wales to complete UK tour

The new monarch wraps up his tour of the UK nations in Wales, where he met some opposition to his ascent to the throne. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/IWzEidv

In Mali’s Kidal, former rebels enforce law and order

Fighters from the Coordination of Azawad Movements take charge of maintaining security in the strategic town of Kidal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1BScZM7

Lebanese banks to close next week after more branches are stormed

At least eight banks were held up by depositors in Beirut and other parts of country demanding access to their money. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Z3bVKFY

Mapping the scale of damage by the catastrophic Pakistan floods

Maps and charts show the damage wrought by Pakistan’s 'monster monsoon', which submerged a third of the country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6HUgxdF

Uber investigating hack on its computer systems

A hacker was apparently able to gain access to the company's internal systems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/bcM1X9q

Chile presents appeal to FIFA in World Cup case with Ecuador

FIFA is expected to issue a verdict in the case of an Ecuador player that Chile claim played while ineligible. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xODV9aI

Tens of thousands queue in London to pay respects to UK queen

People queue for hours in London to pay their last respects to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Hall. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ejokIT

People are ‘robbing’ banks in Lebanon – to take their own money

Lebanon is suffering from an economic crisis since 2019, plunging three-quarters of its population below poverty. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1UL3bst

Amazon workers in Coventry 'making history' with strike ballot

Staff at the Coventry warehouse are voting on whether to strike amid a row over a pay offer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Etx4wVZ

Mass trial of Cambodian opposition members charged with treason

The Clooney Foundation for Justice said 'Cambodia must stop misusing its laws to criminalize dissent'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/X4z71VM

Patagonia owner Yvon Chouinard gives company away to save planet

Billionaire founder of apparel brand transfers company's stock to non-profit body dedicated to fighting climate crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Dw60Q5a

Armed woman breaks into Beirut bank demanding her savings

Desperate Lebanese are resorting to armed heists to retrieve money being withheld by banks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/7KtYdE5

EU chief proposes energy market reform, $140bn revenue cap

Energy market reforms include the taxation of energy companies and decoupling gas prices from overall electricity bills. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/7bS6R3Y

From Dadaab to Mogadishu: More refugees return to rebuild Somalia

Somalis who fled the country because of conflict are now returning home from one of the world's largest refugee camps. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/CAOnT6G

Muslim boy, 8, accused of rioting in India gets bail after a week

Authorities in Bihar come under severe criticism for arresting Muslim boy after clashes broke out during a Hindu event. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/C2saPIA

UK backs Ukraine’s claim it downed Iran-made drone used by Russia

Iranian government has not commented on allegations, but it has previously said it will not help either side in the war. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/AKZ2iTE

US to move $3.5bn in Afghan assets to Swiss-based trust

Housed in the Bank for International Settlements, new Afghan Fund will be managed by a board of trustees, the US says from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/h1fZc5X

How the Qatar World Cup will highlight Israel’s blockade of Gaza

Palestinian footballers and Gaza residents slam Israel's 15-year-long blockade that has limited freedom of movement. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/uzWUjmM

UN rapporteur calls for an end to sanctions against Iran

The report included findings from meetings held with government, private sector and NGOs during a recent trip to Iran. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/wdUnkPJ

UN warns of ‘serious threat’ from Syria cholera outbreak

The UN says outbreak connected to 'severe water shortages' caused by drought, destruction of infrastructure. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jcoYGSK

2022 Emmy Awards winners and nominees in main categories

Succession and Ted Lasso top the awards at high-glamour gala that marked a return to business as usual in Hollywood. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xU3mRe7

Polio cases reported in Pakistan rise to 18 this year

A three-year-old boy in the southern Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province becomes the latest victim of the virus. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/MtaAiem

Ports, schools shut as Typhoon Muifa barrels toward eastern China

Storm is expected to make landfall on Wednesday, and China’s typhoon alert has been upgraded to second-highest level. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/TYGsZQ4

How are pro-Kremlin Russian media portraying Ukraine’s victories?

The narrative has shifted since September 6, when Ukraine began a counteroffensive in the Kharkiv region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6v0OBMi

What to expect from the Egyptian president’s visit to Qatar?

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is set for a Tuesday visit to Doha, Qatar, his first since 2017's GCC crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/j7BTtDk

Suspects to face trial in October for Cypriot passport scandal

The defendants, including former president of the Cypriot parliament, were exposed by Al Jazeera's Investigative Unit. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/v4uQbDY

Africa’s first hydrogen power plant to produce electricity by 2024

Namibia, home to the power plant, currently imports more than a third of its power from neighbouring South Africa. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/uAOX3Fq

Former Czech PM Babis stands trial accused of EU subsidy fraud

Prosecutors allege that Babis illegally tapped the EU subsidy to build a conference centre near Prague. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/WAQdbvG

What are the latest issues stopping an Iran-US nuclear agreement?

It seems increasingly likely that a potential agreement will be postponed until after the US midterms elections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RpIfVri

Ahead of COP27, Egypt curbs environmental groups: rights body

Egypt will host this year's UN climate conference, COP27, in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh in November. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RCoYVUZ

Sri Lanka stage stunning fightback vs Pakistan to win Asia Cup

Sri Lanka had lost half their side for just 58 but managed to win their sixth Asia Cup title with a 23-run win. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/HLXBQ16

Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic in hospital in ‘poor health’: Son

Former Bosnian Serb military chief, serving a life sentence in The Hague, has been hospitalised for a week. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/DqGuItU

King Charles: What are his views on Islam?

The British monarch has on several key occasions expressed his views on Islam and the Muslim world. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hDV6srX

Decades after 9/11, Muslims battle Islamophobia in US

The September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States ushered in a new era of hate crimes and racism. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/qC0GUlb

Greece coastguard fires on ‘suspicious’ Turkish cargo ship

Turkey says no casualties reported in the incident near the Turkish island of Bozcaada and demands a swift inquiry. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/DjW3Gsl

Ethereum blockchain set for ‘monumental’ overhaul

Cryptocurrency experts say the changeover will slash energy consumption by more than 99 percent. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/TtGdyo0

King Charles III formally proclaimed UK’s new monarch

The ceremony, the first since 1952 when Queen Elizabeth II took the throne, was broadcast live for the first time. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/d4MiSJT

Analysis: Russia caught out by Ukraine’s double offensive

Ukrainian forces continue to retake territory in the Kharkiv region as Russians reportedly abandon key cities. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6R5vHqZ

Ukraine’s rapid advances ‘creating fissures’ for Russian forces

Kyiv troops make major battlefield gains in northeastern Kharkiv region in recent days, driving deep into Russian lines. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4Yhp36M

Remembering Queen Elizabeth II in Zimbabwe

Some Zimbabweans criticise the late monarch for failing to 'promote the interests of Africans in the colonial era'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/j9SO3PU

Iraq’s Muqtada al-Sadr: The messaging and the mayhem

How much is al-Sadr's influence threatening the Iraqi state? Plus, the Russia-Ukraine conflict as seen from space. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/c4ybL2l

Explained: King Charles III accession to the throne

An Accession Council convened at St James's Palace, the official residence of the sovereign, to proclaim the successor. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/UNrHI18

Ons Jabeur becomes first African woman to reach US Open final

Ons Jabeur outclassed France's Caroline Garcia to become the first African and Arab woman ever to reach US Open final. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/sfpBtuQ

Queen Elizabeth remembered in Ireland for historic reconciliation

Expression of sympathy in Ireland demonstrates how Elizabeth achieved healing in the fraught history of both countries. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/gAD1FiK

India journalist Siddique Kappan gets bail after nearly two years

Siddique Kappan was arrested in October 2020 when he was on his way to report gang rape and death of a Dalit teenager. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6ovP1tI

Queen Elizabeth II’s last foothold in Arabia

Aden, now part of Yemen, was the only British colony in the Arab world, until British forces left in 1967. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/EXIeAvU

Premier League postpones fixtures after Queen Elizabeth’s death

Top English football division says move meant to honour late monarch's 'extraordinary life and contribution to nation'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/P8xZ13c

Sombre mood reigns in London, beyond as UK mourns Queen Elizabeth

People gather outside Buckingham Palace and other royal sites across the UK as 10 days of mourning begin for the queen. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5sk8NnE

The UK’s Queen Elizabeth II, in quotes

A selection of quotes from speeches, addresses and other statements over the decades given by the late monarch. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/J9nlaNX

Brazil bans sales of iPhones without USB power adapters

Apple says it will appeal against Brazil's ban on the sale of iPhones that do not come with adapters. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/rvbHyKM

Local elected official arrested in US journalist killing

Murdered Las Vegas journalist had reported extensively on allegations against county public administrator. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/vSqYa4F

Doctors ‘concerned’ for health of UK’s Queen Elizabeth II

Statement by Buckingham Palace says doctors have recommended the 96-year-old monarch remains under medical supervision. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1oxgXkR

Vietnam arrests famous noodle vendor for ‘anti-state’ acts online

Beef noodle seller Bui Tuan Lam was accused of anti-state propaganda that distorted policies of ruling Communist Party. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/N0Zo2ti

Vietnam’s ‘unjust’ energy transition

The country is silencing those pushing the government to move faster towards clean energy. That's a recipe for disaster. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/rqACUhT

Albania cuts diplomatic ties with Iran over cyberattack

Tirana expels the Iranian embassy staff over a cyberattack allegedly carried out on the government websites in July. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/We2zITy

How Pakistanis banded together to help flood victims

As record floods submerge the country, Pakistanis come together and launch charity campaigns to help the victims. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/wCgOTUW

Drought and hunger in Somalia, Ethiopia and region: What to know

Millions of people are facing food shortages due to the worst drought in 40 years and rising global food costs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/BLUuvl9

East Timor’s Ramos-Horta presses Australia on stalled gas fields

Exploration has stalled due to maritime boundary disputes and whether the gas would be refined in Darwin or East Timor. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/nRN6gof

Putin says ‘impossible’ to isolate Russia, hails strong Asia ties

Russian president calls Western sanctions a 'threat to the entire world', downplays impact at home. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/82X9aYL

Chelsea sack manager Tuchel after poor start to season

Tuchel led Chelsea to Champions League glory in 2021 and the Club World Cup crown earlier this year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/of6cXb0

‘Third child’ dies on migrant ship stranded in Mediterranean Sea

Passengers say they have been without food and water for several days, as Malta 'refuses' to allow rescue operation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/pkOsLrG

Syria seizes hummus bowls made out of crushed Captagon pills

The amphetamine has become one of the most popular drugs in the Middle East, with trade valued at $5.7bn. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PfUX7RS

More than 700 children have died in Somalia nutrition centres: UN

The Horn of Africa is on track for a fifth-consecutive failed rainy season and UNICEF has warned of a coming famine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/t0376Zi

Infographic: How much of Europe’s energy comes from gas?

In 2021, one-third of Europe’s energy - used for generating electricity, transport and heating - came from burning gas. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/sK6gASq

‘Accidental’ Nigerian military air raid survivors still in grief

Civilian fatalities from military air raids in conflict areas across northern Nigeria are a recurring problem. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9eYf0jx

Why you should care about the Greek wiretapping scandal

Greece’s national intelligence service surveilled an opposition figure, raising questions about privacy and democracy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/QCUGWDq

Israel extends detention of Palestinian French rights lawyer

Salah Hammouri, 37, has been held by Israel without trial or charge since March based on 'secret evidence'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/UjonyYX

UN humanitarian chief says ‘famine at the door’ in Somalia

At least 1 million people in Somalia have been displaced by the worst drought in decades, driven by climate change. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xo4rsgY

Death toll in devastating Pakistan floods crosses 1,300 mark

Sindh province remains the worst affected where authorities report a total of 522 deaths so far, including 219 children. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/fbjShl1

Infographic: UK inflation under each prime minister

Liz Truss will assume the role of UK prime minister in a tough economic environment, with inflation at a 40-year high. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bf0xMFG

Liz Truss: What are new UK leader’s major policies?

New leader of the Conservative Party Liz Truss has ruled out new taxes and energy rationing amid soaring inflation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/menzRTl

Liz Truss to become UK’s next prime minister, Conservative leader

Britain's Conservative Party picks Liz Truss as its leader, triggering the beginning of a handover from Boris Johnson. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/sRvf17b

Kenya’s Supreme Court upholds Ruto’s win in presidential election

Former deputy president William Ruto had been declared winner of the election over former prime minister Raila Odinga. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/t3VD2dy

Euro hits new 20-year low after Russia halts gas supplies

The euro slides to $0.9876 after Russia scraps a Saturday deadline for flows from the Nord Stream pipeline to resume. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/gQTj9wz

Asia Cup cricket: Pakistan beat India in thrilling Super 4 finish

Pakistan edge out India off the penultimate ball of the match by five wickets. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/oz1PNMb

Israeli soldiers wounded in bus shooting in occupied West Bank

The incident took place just days after the Israeli army killed two Palestinians during raids in the West Bank. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/HjWkz98

Voting on Chile’s proposed constitution: What you need to know

Chileans vote to approve a new constitution, first since 1980 that was drafted under military leader Augusto Pinochet. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/uWMIGkK

‘Everything has gone’: The Indonesians living in flooded homes

On the northern coast of Central Java, villagers are fighting a losing battle against rising sea levels. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/TFvbl9j

Mapping Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

Zaporizhzhia accounts for nearly half of the total electricity generated by Ukraine's four nuclear power plants. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/L1WSPFM

Explainer: Will capping Russian oil prices actually work?

Such a move would be unprecedented and one some analysts say could backfire. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/sqMbxSd

Pakistan appeals for more aid as flood death toll rises

Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority reports 57 more deaths in flood-affected areas. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/56h8Kpx

Erdogan challenges Greece over alleged airspace violations

Turkish president warns Greece it will pay a 'heavy price' if it harasses Turkish fighter jets over the Aegean. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/rMaGH1p

Thousands flee, several hurt as wildfire scorches California

In the last five years, California has experienced the largest and most destructive fires in state history. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FhlM9ga

NASA’s most powerful rocket ever set for second Moon attempt

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to gather near the Kennedy Space Center in Florida to witness the launch. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/UsT8EOm

‘Friendly ties’: Myanmar’s top general to visit Russia

Military leader Min Aung Hlaing will hold talks with Russian officials to 'further cement cooperation'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/yRpF7uc

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 192

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 192nd day, we take a look at the main developments. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/95P4QwZ

Germany confirms $28m settlement with 1972 Munich attack families

The figure is a significant increase from the previous offer which comes ahead of the 50th anniversary of the attack. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/T2zbUiw

Extinction Rebellion protesters superglue selves at UK parliament

Climate change activists padlock themselves to gates outside parliament, saying 'we cannot afford to go on like this'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ph2ROEo

Explainer: Why is there renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia?

The Ethiopian government and Tigrayan rebels blame each other for restarting the war which was ignited in November 2020. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ORGFSzB

Seven killed in latest tribal violence in Sudan’s Blue Nile state

The clashes follow intercommunal violence between Hausa and Birta ethnic groups in July that left 105 dead. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RdN4vE9

India launches new aircraft carrier as concerns over China grow

INS Vikrant is largest warship built in India and can carry a crew of 1,600 and operate a fleet of 30 fighter aircraft. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/QU6fFxl

Microsoft Activision deal could lessen competition, UK watchdog finds

The $69bn takeover of the Call of Duty maker may now be investigated in-depth by a UK watchdog. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/bQq9GcF

Hackers target politicians with fake news website

The Australian government is among those targeted by the hackers, according to Proofpoint. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/do9HBcR

Guinea to keep timetable for AFCON 2025 football tournament

Guinea was originally scheduled to host the continental tournament in 2023 but the list of host nations was reshuffled. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/pE0HJ4T

UN, China present diametrically opposed reports on Xinjiang

The 45-page UN report on the situation of Uighurs in Xinjiang was met with a 131-page rebuttal document from China. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/tlwYxdE

Google employee resigns saying company ‘silences Palestinians’

Ariel Koren spoke out about Project Nimbus, a $1.2bn collaboration between Google, Amazon and the Israeli military. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ITGDcbJ

Are catastrophic floods Pakistan’s new normal?

More than one-third of Pakistan is submerged and at least 33 million people are affected because of massive flooding. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/TnEUgsb

Uighurs demand accountability after UN report on China abuses

Uighurs say UN report confirms China's atrocities in Xinjiang and the world has 'no more excuses' for failing to act. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RD0JGis