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Liz Truss phone hack claim prompts calls for investigation

The Mail on Sunday claims the ex-prime minister's phone was hacked while she was foreign secretary. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/dixcuXW

Argentinian artist creates giant mural of football icon Maradona

Argentina has not won a World Cup since Maradona led them to glory in 1986. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/vOaQtfT

Russia launches barrage of missiles on Ukrainian cities

Ukrainian officials say latest attacks hit 'critical infrastructure', causing power shortages. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/B1wClsA

Q&A: Belgium coach Martinez on team’s diversity, evolution

National team coach Roberto Martinez talks to Al Jazeera about key players and why formations are not important. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/TbseOlI

Israel’s farcical elections and fictional democracy

The more elections Israel holds, the crueller they get. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/qVUK1n9

Man firebombs UK migrant processing centre

Man throws petrol bombs attached with fireworks at a migration centre in Dover before reportedly killing himself. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/G9N3UdW

QatarEnergy in talks for 30% in Lebanon offshore gas project

Offshore areas in the eastern Mediterranean and Levant have yielded major gas discoveries in the past decade. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/yMV8iTG

GCC condemns German minister’s remarks on Qatar World Cup 2022

The six-member Gulf bloc says it backs Doha in 'addressing any interference in its internal affairs'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/TAgp2Xq

Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun leaves office amid crisis

President Michel Aoun leaves office a day earlier than his mandate ends as parliament fails to agree on his successor. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/wQxY493

The five football games you must follow today

From Nottingham's trip to the Emirates to the MLS Playoffs, here are the best football matches taking place on Sunday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/tr6Ym4g

Palestinian attacker shot dead after killing Israeli in West Bank

Violence in the occupied West Bank has escalated amid daily Israeli raids, including in Nablus and Jenin. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2kx1E8T

The menopause moment: Is all the talk really helping women?

Growing public conversations around menopause are shattering taboos. But they only help some women in the workplace. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/WVpTJnM

‘Scores of casualties’ after twin blasts in Somalia’s capital

Vehicle loaded with explosives is driven into the education ministry compound in Mogadishu and is followed by gunfire. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3BnqQuz

Five football games you should keep an eye on today

From the Copa Libertadores final to a series of key league fixtures in Europe, here are five games to watch today. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/CheJ5pf

Iran and US set for UN confrontation over Mahsa Amini protests

An Iranian intelligence report claims arrested journalists who reported on Mahsa Amini’s death were trained by the US. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/tNVzvyx

Russian navy ‘repels’ drone attack on Crimea’s Sevastopol

The attack on Sevastopol, Moscow's Black Sea Fleet HQ, comes as battle rages in southeastern Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bhAzlug

The crash dummy aimed at protecting women drivers

Researchers in Sweden are close to completing an industry-first average female crash test dummy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/NomkXrp

Pakistan’s Khan set to march on Islamabad to demand snap polls

Former PM Imran Khan plans to lead a caravan of vehicles from Lahore to Islamabad with his supporters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Sbskf87

Who is Elon Musk?

The boss of Tesla and SpaceX is the world's richest person and a business celebrity with few rivals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/khEZD2p

Chechen leader Kadyrov admits high losses among unit in Ukraine

Chechen leader Kadyrov said 23 of his fighters were killed and 58 others wounded in artillery shelling by Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/VdYmMoC

What next for Twitter under Elon Musk?

The BBC's technology editor looks at the path ahead for the tech company and the billionaire. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/alyHFRe

EU reaches deal to ban sale of new combustion-engine cars by 2035

Deal reached to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans to cut emissions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/x5SOnyD

Greece ready to ‘extend hand of friendship’ to Turkey: Mitsotakis

The Greek prime minister accuses Turkey's president of whipping up the anti-Greek sentiment in his country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/HS0fXEu

EU dismisses sanctions by Iran as ‘politically motivated’

Iran announced sanctions against EU institutions and individuals, alleging they are 'supporting terrorist groups'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Fls2M1H

The Darién Gap: A deadly extension of the US border

As the US maniacally fortifies its borders, that sociopathic policy plays out over migrant bodies a thousand miles away. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/N8ILVbG

Credit Suisse outlines Saudi-backed plan to raise $4bn

The bank said it intends to raise capital worth $4bn while it expects to run the bank with approximately 43,000 staff. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4PdxwjA

Israel, Lebanon sign US-brokered maritime border deal

The agreement opens up the possibility for both countries to exploit reserves in the gas-rich Mediterranean Sea. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/nlfWmvz

Clashes as thousands attend Mahsa Amini memorial in Iran’s Saqqez

Large crowds converge at cemetery in Amini's hometown of Saqqez to mark 40 days since her death. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/k5NeMGO

Who’s in UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s cabinet?

Sunak has assembled a team aimed at unifying the fractured Conservative Party after months of infighting. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/97nJIri

Prominent Haitian journalist survives assassination attempt

Roberson Alphonse, who works at a local newspaper recovering in a hospital in Port-au-Prince. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/g4wLorH

Dutch government probes China’s ‘police stations’ in Netherlands

Inquiry comes after Dutch media reported that Chinese posts in Amsterdam and Rotterdam were used to harass dissidents. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hLNbQHT

Thousands march on Sudan coup anniversary to demand civilian rule

Sudan Doctors Committee said one protester died after being hit by a small security truck at demonstration in Omdurman. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/COIn367

Sunak takes over crisis-hit economy as UK’s new prime minister

New leader promises to unite the country as well as place economic stability and confidence at the heart of his agenda. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Evap1W

Qatar emir slams ‘ferocious’ campaign against World Cup host

Sheikh Tamim points to an 'unprecedented campaign no host country has ever faced' in the lead-up to the tournament. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dthUz0

Saudi FM denies MBS privately derided US President Biden

Relations between the US and Saudi Arabia have nosedived after the kingdom's decision to cut oil supply. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RCc3En4

Denmark set to keep anti-immigrant policy regardless of vote

Regardless of the outcome of the November 1 polls, Denmark is expected to maintain its restrictive immigration policies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ZrjtcVB

Sudan’s hidden resistance: ‘The day that can no longer wait’

To assess Sudan’s appetite for a democratic, civilian state through street protests alone would be a mistake. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/z0NWaOw

Israel appoints settler as army chief in occupied West Bank

Critics say Herzi Halevi’s appointment lays bare just how interconnected settlers and the military truly are. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RIBc9HQ

Children’s deaths in The Gambia and Indonesia: What to know

Tainted cough syrups pulled from the shelves after they were linked to dozens of deaths. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/nxik7by

Rishi Sunak wins race to become the UK’s new prime minister

Sunak wins Conservative Party leadership contest days after the dramatic resignation of Liz Truss as prime minister. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/7oTPpjh

Analysis: The Russia-Ukraine war and the view from Saudi Arabia

Although cooperation with Moscow continued, kingdom also showed support for Kyiv as it sought role of useful mediator. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/pjw4tRn

Myanmar military air raid kills dozens in Kachin state: Sources

At least 60 people have been killed in an aerial attack on a concert in Kachin state, sources have told Al Jazeera. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ncthA1k

Arshad Sharif: Outspoken Pakistani journalist killed in Kenya

The 49-year-old investigative journalist, critical of the government and military, has been shot dead in Kenya. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ThH7LGb

UN ends Australia anti-torture mission after inspectors barred

The UN says Australia was in 'clear breach' of its obligations under a UN protocol on torture. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/yQ3FLU4

Hurricane Roslyn makes landfall in Mexico

Category 3 storm strikes the Mexican state of Nayarit with sustained winds reaching 195km/h. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bLlPU1I

Why is Iran designating UK-based TV channels as ‘terrorists’?

Tehran blames the channels and their hosts and backers for what it considers ‘inciting terrorist acts’ on Iranian soil. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ZO8QHxd

Photos: Russian authorities ask civilians to leave Kherson city

Thousands of civilians have been leaving Kerson after warnings about a Ukrainian offensive to recapture the city. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/gKUBSLd

Car explosion, gunfire hit hotel in Somalia’s Kismayu: Reports

State-run TV says security forces dealing with a 'terrorist incident' at Tawakal hotel in Kismayu city. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/uXlVByE

The US cannot ignore the new ‘pink tide’ in Latin America

The return of leftist governments in the region is a clear indication of region-wide rejection of US policies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/nNDz549

Iran slams call for UN probe into alleged use of its drones

The foreign spokesperson says calls for probe into the use of alleged Iranian drones in Ukraine is 'false and baseless'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5zHI1Bv

These Supreme Court cases could kill what remains of US democracy

If the conservative court upholds attempted violations of the Voting Rights Act, the US can drop pretences to justice. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/gGi6dfn

Blackouts in parts of Ukraine after ‘massive’ Russian attacks

Hundreds of thousands of people in central and western Ukraine are without power after Russia carried out air raids. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/dxP06Wk

New Zealand thrash holders Australia in T20 World Cup opener

Inspired by Conway's 92, New Zealand got their revenge for last year's T20 WC final loss to Australia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/omIAEgj

Preview: Chelsea take on Manchester United in the Premier League

Manchester unbeaten in last five games, Chelsea have not lost since Potter arrived last month. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/sY6OSQV

Former China President Hu led out of Communist Party Congress

Hu Jintao was escorted out of the closing ceremony of the party congress as Xi Jinping consolidates his position. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/M8ktoKz

The flying car that could turn into a biplane

An American start-up reveals a novel design, but what is the future of flying cars? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/xFTRoNC

Should the EU impose a travel ban on all Russians?

Al Jazeera speaks to analyst Natia Seskuria about the bloc's dilemma. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/LwF8IQg

Dozens of protesters killed in Chad. What happened?

Demonstrations against the extension of a transitional period before elections turned violent. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ed1knLF

Africa’s next wannabe third-term presidents must be stopped

If the presidents of Senegal and the Central African Republic are planning constitutional coups, the AU must step in. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/pYCXkjK

Far-right leader Meloni formally asks for mandate to govern Italy

Meloni says she and her allies have asked the nation’s president to give her the mandate to assemble a new government. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/POcxfyB

Economic woes, shifting ties complicate Pakistan’s flood recovery

Government seeking to generate much-needed funding but analysts say domestic and external challenges pose a risk. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/0yjFJ5L

How will the UK’s new leadership race unfold?

The ruling Conservative Party is expected to select the new prime minister by October 28 following Truss's resignation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/t12LoHn

EU agrees on new sanctions over Iranian drones in Ukraine

EU agrees to sanctions on three individuals and one entity over the supply of drones to Russia, the presidency says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/TOUSaMX

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after six weeks in office

Truss, heavily criticised over her economic agenda, leaves Downing Street six weeks after she was appointed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Ov86RMb

Afghan women’s long and hard struggle for the right to divorce

Women had struggled long and hard for the right to divorce, but since the Taliban's takeover, the situation worsened. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/fYbzA5F

Two years after #EndSARS, police brutality in Nigeria goes on

Activists say victims of security agencies are yet to receive compensation or justice and police brutality is ongoing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/64GzFoP

30 days to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Approximately 1.2 million fans are expected to visit the country during the tournament. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/38g5Cas

UK’s Liz Truss faces down hostile MPs, refuses to resign

The PM says she is 'not a quitter' as she faces fury from opposition and her own party over her botched economic plan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/arODPQc

Ruja Ignatova: Leaked police notes may have alerted FBI-wanted Cryptoqueen

Europol records suggest Ruja Ignatova knew about efforts to arrest her before she fled. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/5zgZTrd

TikTok raises livestream age after BBC exposes child begging

BBC News found hundreds of accounts going live from Syrian camps, with children begging for donations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/pk0cgSr

NGO warns of legal action if UK embassy moved to Jerusalem

International Centre of Justice for Palestinians says there are 'strong grounds' to legally oppose embassy relocation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RitSvLZ

UN finds Russian ‘pattern of rape’ and other abuses in Ukraine

Victims of sexual assault in Russia-occupied areas at the start of the war were aged between four and 80, report says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/fXShk0C

Indonesia bans all syrup, liquid medicines after 99 child deaths

Ban comes as health authorities probe an unexplained rise this year in children's deaths from acute kidney injury. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ftUhcDx

Ethiopian army captures several towns in war-torn Tigray

Rebel forces concede the loss of Shire as the UN warns over air attacks' 'devastating impact' on civilians. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/EsbIQi2

Russia has destroyed 30 percent of Ukraine’s power stations: Kyiv

President Zelenskyy says escalated attacks are causing massive blackouts across Ukraine as he rules out negotiations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ES9ICMk

World Cup 2022: Fixtures, dates, venues and times

Here is a complete fixtures list for the tournament with the stadiums and kick-off times. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zeWkxNt

Denmark confirms ‘extensive damage’ in Nord Stream pipelines

Preliminary probe in Danish part of the Baltic Sea shows that last month's leaks were caused by 'powerful explosions'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/8FY4PAZ

Iran’s Elnaz Rekabi apologises after competing without a hijab

Rock climber says head covering 'inadvertently faced problem' after she was asked to compete ahead of schedule in Seoul. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/t7wCTDg

India’s Modi government approved release of Bilkis Bano’s rapists

Eleven men convicted of gang-raping Bilkis Bano during the 2002 Gujarat riots were released in August. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/QeJOsAq

Russian TV protester flees country after escaping house arrest

Marina Ovsyannikova, known for her anti-war protests, faced 10 years in prison in Russia for spreading 'fake news'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/UEpbSlY

Australia ‘removes’ reference to West Jerusalem as Israel capital

The Labor government quietly drops language adopted by former PM Scott Morrison, The Guardian reported. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/w4pzR5Y

Josep Borrell as Europe’s racist ‘gardener’

The top EU diplomat's poisonous analogy of Europe as a garden and the world as an invading jungle inverts history. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/VMUg2GB

UK finance minister reverses nearly all government tax cut plans

Treasury chief Jeremy Hunt scraps most of an economic package announced by the UK government just weeks ago. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/AZr9zFn

How Ukraine is winning the social media war

Despite civilian and military bloodshed, Ukraine's online information war keeps a sense of humour. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39ZdX7O

Photos: The Chinese Communist Party’s 20th Congress

The meeting is expected to reappoint Xi as leader, and reaffirm a commitment to his policies for the next five years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/amGJOi2

Massive protest in Paris against inflation and climate crisis

Organisers say 140,000 people attended the march against the rising cost of living and climate change inaction. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/z3ET6sL

Real Madrid ease to El Clasico win over Barcelona

Goals from Benzema, Valverde and Rodyrgo took Madrid back to the top of the table. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/mFAzCwi

Namibia pull off shock win over Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup opener

Namibia stun former champions Sri Lanka on the opening day of the T20 World Cup in Australia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/DEFwZWz

Belarus joining the war in Ukraine could be risky, even for Putin

The mobilisation and deployment of Belarusian troops to fight in Ukraine could destabilise the regime in Minsk. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/tZzRlsx

UK’s Liz Truss struggles to save premiership after tax U-turns

Truss is under pressure after making U-turns on two major policies, as new Chancellor Hunt makes a new budget plan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9pDnudi

AU calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Ethiopia’s Tigray region

The call for a truce comes as the pan-African body makes efforts to bring the warring sides to negotiating table. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/570zH3d

Canada, US send military equipment to crisis-torn Haiti

The equipment is to help the national police fight 'against criminal actors' amid a month-long turmoil. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XBvzoNV

Mexico: Gunmen open fire at Irapuato city bar killing 12

Three people were injured in the attack in the south of Irapuato, the city government said in a statement. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XWswYUP

Mason Greenwood charged with attempted rape

Manchester United footballer also charged with controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault, British prosecutors say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/fGvMlxu

One dead in flash floods on Greek island Crete

Greek island hit by powerful storms, causing flooding of houses, roads and trapping people in their cars. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/59HTkqX

Pakistan summons US envoy over Biden’s nuclear remarks

US president said Pakistan is one of the 'most dangerous' nations which has 'nuclear weapons without any cohesion'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6uiWEI4

First Russian soldiers arrive in Belarus for joint force: Minsk

Belarus's defence ministry says that the mission is 'exclusively' to strengthen the protection of its borders. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/h25iYpB

The Age of Xi: China’s leader looks to a third term

Ahead of the 20th Party Congress the CCP ramps up pro-Xi Jinping propaganda. Plus, the crushing of speech in Bangladesh. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Ug5XJNd

Cologne’s Central Mosque sounds call to prayer for the first time

Cologne authorities last year cleared the way for mosques to apply for permission to call for prayer for five minutes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/yLDaYzn

Brothers on trial for murder of Malta’s Daphne Caruana Galizia

The trial comes five years after the killing of Caruana Galizia, a renowned anti-corruption journalist, in a car bomb. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/drj4mK5

Elon Musk under federal investigation over Twitter deal

The court filing said the billionaire was under investigation but it did not explain why. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2n7ZVAJ

The flaws and fantasies of the new Biden doctrine

The US president's new National Security Strategy is ambitious — and delusional about America's role in the world. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ItBUJ4d

China censors anti-Xi protest before Communist Party Congress

Chinese social media censors have blocked posts, keywords, and hashtags related to the extremely rare public protest. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/EqFlNmj

UK’s Kwarteng abandons US trip as pressure over economy mounts

The sense of chaos at the heart of government fuels speculation as to whether it can survive, after 37 days in office. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/yCFXMeO

Fabrice Muamba: Snapchat CPR lessons will save lives

Snapchat releases a "lens" that teaches people how to use chest compressions for cardiac arrest. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/XbF7mqU

Military bus blast in Syria kills 18 soldiers: State media

Dozens of others wounded in explosion near the Syrian capital, Damascus, reports state news agency SANA. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/H6OVGUt

Wildlife numbers are down 69% — here’s how we can fix this crisis

It's a red alert for the planet. But we have the tools to reverse much of this loss — if we have the will. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/LIqYxUT

Which weapons might the US send to Ukraine?

And which are unlikely to reach the war-torn nation? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/aMjqo0c

Switzerland proposes $1,000 fines for breaking ‘burqa ban’

Face coverings in public places are banned after a March 2021 referendum, but face masks against COVID-19 are allowed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/UcSPu9m

US and Philippine forces conduct live-fire coastal combat drills

Officials say the military drills are not directed at any country, though they come at a time of tension with China. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/NQBGe3v

Rockets hit Baghdad’s Green Zone as parliament prepared to meet

At least nine rockets land in and around the fortified area ahead of a parliament session to elect a new president. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RKE0sqX

Why is the US role in Africa shrinking?

Russia, China and Turkey are making bold moves across the continent as the United States's presence wanes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/T3BlPLK

Palestinians strike against Israeli siege on Jerusalem camp

Israeli forces block entrances and exits to Shuafat refugee camp and nearby areas, affecting more than 100,000 people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Y4uxeKB

UN says Finland violated child rights in Syria camps

The UN committee issues findings after considering a case filed on behalf of six Finnish children held at al-Hol camp. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ZoPdCLJ

How we remember them: The childhood picture frame collage

‘While my grandmother threw away pictures to hide or forget the past, my foster mother documented my childhood.’ from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/CZzOxlG

The LA kids who started behind and then flew ahead

A new scheme in Los Angeles is proving effective in helping teenagers with poor English. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/sPg9u1e

The Ivorian immigrant elected to Italy’s conservative parliament

He is the only Black lawmaker in the lower chamber of 400 deputies and one of a handful ever elected in Italy's history. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/DjCeYR2

Biden vows ‘consequences’ for Saudi Arabia after oil output cuts

US president suggests he will soon take action as aides announce the White House is re-evaluating ties with kingdom. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4oeNLhR

Russia adds Meta to list of ‘terrorist and extremist’ groups

Russia had banned Facebook and Instagram in March after accusing their parent company of tolerating 'Russophobia'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Qe27yks

G7 leaders, Ukraine president to hold talks amid new Russia blitz

Virtual meeting to take place a day after Russian missiles rained down on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/WLqUXlC

Elon Musk a businessman who ‘doesn’t know much about Taiwan’: Su

Taiwan's premier rebukes billionaire after he suggested island should become a 'special administrative zone' of China. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Hq9mA7s

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 230

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 230th day, we take a look at the main developments. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Z3jfvHD

Haitians protest against government call for foreign forces

Several people were shot and one person was reported to have been killed during the rallies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/SpxfUmR

Bahrain handing death sentences after ‘sham trials’: Report

In a joint report, two rights groups allege torture and coercion were used to obtain confessions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/UNQ5BnA

What are the US midterm elections? Here’s all you need to know

Critical November vote will decide who controls Congress and determine the future of President Joe Biden's agenda. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/WUOvARN

Chad’s creditors close to agreeing debt relief: French official

Alongside Ethiopia and Zambia, Chad is one of three countries seeking debt restructuring under a G20 initiative. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/B41HlEx

At least 18 dead as late monsoon causes havoc across north India

At least 18 dead in the past 24 hours as an unusually late rainy season brings more misery across the country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/7B5cqan

Lukashenko says Belarus and Russia to deploy joint military group

Belarusian president says the two allies will deploy a military task force, without specifying the location. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/e6HhBGW

‘Sickening’: World reacts as explosions rock Ukrainian cities

World leaders and international organisations condemn Russia following strikes across Ukraine on Monday morning. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/WlvpfHM

Putin is fighting alone

Those whom the Russian president may perceive as allies do not seem to be eager to back his brutal war in Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/eqiIGtj

Iranian leaders hold meeting as protests enter fourth week

Iranian state television’s feed was hijacked for a few seconds in support of the protests in many cities on Saturday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Puc9GyR

How frequent river flooding impacts migrants in Delhi

For those living along the floodplains of the Yamuna River, being displaced by floods has become a way of life. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/sNxLFCy

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen wins second Formula One title

The Red Bull driver finished top in rainy conditions and won his second consecutive world championship. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cRjkrCn

Women in war: A psychologist helps Ukrainian soldiers’ families

Maryna, whose son died in combat in 2014, counsels soldiers' families as she worries about her army-bound foster son. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/7yBq1Xs

Timeline: A history of Qatar football

From it's first match in 1970 to the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup, here is how football and the team have fared. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5YvC6qK

‘Sabotage’ to blame for major German rail disruption

NATO has stressed the need to protect critical infrastructure after what it called acts of gas pipeline sabotage. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/SLvawKO

‘Not afraid anymore’: Iran protests enter fourth week

Workers went on strike and street clashes erupted across the country over the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/GwnAyip

Urgent imperative: Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant on auxiliary power

Power source needed for cooling reactors lost because of shelling; IAEA chief calls it 'tremendously irresponsible'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/VKzY0as

Nobel prize will give us ‘strength’, says Ukraine NGO head

Oleksandra Matviychuk says the prize will give them 'more strength' in their efforts to fight for human rights. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/mt93ZpD

Deadly bus-truck collision in western India’s Maharashtra state

Another 43 people with serious burns were taken to a hospital in Nashik, a city in Maharashtra state, police said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/UxGs3pD

Ireland: Seven people confirmed dead in petrol station explosion

Rescue operations are still ongoing after a deadly explosion in County Donegal in northwest Ireland. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Cx9uym0

Domestic dissent: The new front in Russia’s information war

In its war on Ukraine - chaos on the battlefield, confusion in internal messaging, and contested historical narratives. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/J7zj5Gk

Ex-South African President Zuma freed as prison sentence ends

Jacob Zuma received a 15-month sentence last year after ignoring instructions to participate in a corruption inquiry. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/de7iOhN

Nigerians decry extortion, delays at passport offices home and abroad

Many Nigerians say getting a passport is now cumbersome due to corruption and government inefficiency. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/s7buYlZ

Pakistan flood losses estimated at $40bn: Ex-finance minister

Al Jazeera looks into the extent and cost of the recent floods that triggered humanitarian and financial crises. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lF95Bi3

Armenia, Azerbaijan agree to civilian EU mission alongside border

The two-month EU mission aims to help the arch rivals delineate their common borders, the European Council says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/EJN0jB5

In Uganda, Museveni son’s tweets may mar presidential ambition

The army general's diplomatic errors have raised debate about whether he can succeed his father, as is widely believed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2EkPILH

Imran Khan: ‘This government will push Pakistan to the brink’

Ex-PM attacks the government over its handling of the flood-ravaged economy and once again calls for swift elections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/yeO4wQk

Maritime gas deal in jeopardy as Israel ‘rejects’ Lebanon changes

Israel said it will reject list of amendments that Beirut had requested to a draft deal on maritime border delineation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/sLJNFO0

South Africa submits $8.5bn plan for greener energy

Funds were promised by France, Germany, EU, UK and US during last year's COP26 climate talks to wean off coal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/JVfkCI1

French author Annie Ernaux wins 2022 Nobel Prize in literature

Ernaux is known for her novels drawing on personal experience of class and gender. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/o8AWinV

Should Europe shelter Russians fleeing mobilisation?

While Europe is united against the invasion of Ukraine, it is divided on the challenges of accommodating Russians. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/EqItjsc

Elon Musk X: What life is like on a super-app in Asia

In Asia, super-apps are already a vital part of everyday life, with everything available at a click of a button. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Ht074Q6

‘First known’ US raid in government-held area of Syria kills one

Syrian state media said one person killed after US helicopters descended on Muluk Saray village in Hassakeh province. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/KY8rGkq

Saudi fan is walking across desert to reach Qatar World Cup

Abdullah Alsulmi is walking from Jeddah to Doha to attend Saudi Arabia's opening game against Argentina in November. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/HcCy02s

Russian TV protester Marina Ovsyannikova escapes house arrest

Marina Ovsyannikova faces a sentence of up to 10 years in prison for alleged disinformation regarding Russia's army. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/dGYqIOX

The hidden victims of Pakistan’s floods – the elderly

Older people bear the brunt of climate change but are neglected in the humanitarian response. That needs to stop. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/76KsGVC

UK’s Truss promises Tories her ‘disruption’ agenda will pay off

The PM closes a Conservative Party conference with a promise to ride out the turmoil unleashed by her proposed tax-cuts. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xygMvEH

Hajj pilgrim arrested by Saudi Arabia returns to Iran

Release of Khalil Dardmand some three months after his arrest comes after mediation efforts by Oman and Iraq. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/JZfjID9

Killing of refugee highlights struggle facing Syrians in Turkey

Working-class Istanbul districts like Bagcilar are the epicentre of the tension between Syrians and Turks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9UNcDTV

Photos: India factory turning cigarette stubs into soft toys

Brightly coloured toy bears are made with white stuffing produced from an item more commonly found in a rubbish bin. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/t17E3Rk

EU Parliament approves common charging cable from 2024

Euro-MPs vote to make all mobile devices use the same USB-C type charger from 2024. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/pCSw5eH

Filipino journalist Percival Mabasa shot dead in ‘brazen’ attack

The 63-year-old radio broadcaster, also known as Percy Lapid, was killed near his home in suburban Manila. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jXyaMDJ

WWE: Randy Orton's tattoo artist wins case over designs in game

Jurors agree Take-Two used Catherine Alexander's designs on Orton's player model without permission. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/m5ZoRnt

Patagonia’s philanthropy won’t fix – and might hurt – the planet

Giving back is fine. Not taking so much from the planet and its people in the first place is what would really help. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/VNtlZKE

Witnesses recount chaos, blame police in Indonesia stadium deaths

Witnesses at Kanjuruhan stadium told of clashes between fans and police, deaths of spectators, and how they survived. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/A26y8zP

Haitian police use tear gas as thousands march in Port-au-Prince

Anti-government protests take place as rising fuel prices and shortages worsen the country's economic situation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Wx2Tloi

How bad could Europe’s energy crisis get this winter?

Gas prices have reached record highs in Europe, and supplies are running low, stoking fears for the coming winter. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dF2brt

Kim Kardashian charged over crypto 'pump and dump' case

Kim Kardashian agrees to pay $1.26m after regulators charge her in EthereumMax case. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ugOh9Te

Photos: Ukraine bakery supplies bread for the front lines

A large-scale bakery sustains Ukrainian troops as fears of grain shortages persist. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/0ilad5g

ROT54: Armenia’s Forgotten Space Giant

An Armenian scientist attempts to revive a groundbreaking Soviet-era telescope, amid personal and political turmoil. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/pq5EZFm

April Jones: Is the internet safer after April Jones' murder?

Powers were granted for some after her murderer was found with imagery on his computer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wmbq79W

Swedish scientist Svante Paabo wins Nobel Prize in medicine

Svante Paabo wins the prestigious prize for his discoveries on human evolution. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Wqo3Aw8

Pope Francis ‘begs’ Putin to stop ‘spiral of violence and death’

Pope condemns annexation of four Ukrainian regions and calls on Zelenskyy to be open to any 'serious peace proposal'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/sbU5JVk

Haaland, Foden score hattricks as Man City hammer Man Utd

Manchester derby turned out to be all-blue affair despite three second-half goals by United. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/U4NtlQx

Timeline: How did Indonesia’s deadly football stampede unfold?

Chaos broke out after a local match in East Java province; police used tear gas, resulting in the stampede. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Ati3BXM

Brazil votes in polarising presidential election

Brazilians are voting in polarising polls pitting far-right President Jair Bolsonaro against left-wing frontrunner Lula. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PBIVwL1

Burkina Faso: Tear gas fired at protesters outside French embassy

Protesters gather outside the embassy after the coup leader accused France of supporting a counterattack. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Un3QSf8

Pakistan’s former PM Khan gets bail after arrest warrant

Imran Khan faces several cases due to his remarks against police officials and a judge made at a rally last month. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/207nMQz

19 killed, including four elite Guard members, in Iran attack

Iran's state-run IRNA news says 32 Guard members, including volunteer Basiji forces, were also wounded in the clashes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hRyGtCx

Thousands of Iraqis gather to mark 2019 anti-government protest

Demonstrators and security forces clash during rally remembering the uprising three years ago. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/s9TQD6A

Brazil election: Social media content crafted for disruption

Brazil’s presidential candidates are fighting digital battles ahead of the vote. Plus, Nicaragua’s hostile media space. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/vgI4y39

Kabul attack: Death toll rises to 35 mostly ‘girls, young women’

Dozens of women have protested to call for more protection for the ethnic Hazara community in the wake of the attack. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/syrj6AX

Tesla boss Elon Musk presents humanoid robot Optimus

The tech billionaire claims the robot will change the future of physical work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/PDeLhYK

Protests enter 15th day in Iran amid lingering internet curbs

Protests were recorded across several cities on Saturday, with Iranians abroad also organising demonstrations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/nD1L4dB

Regional court dismisses Maasai eviction case against Tanzania

Court dismissed Maasai's case over eviction from ancestral lands but rights groups call it a blow for Indigenous rights. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/0eBYFU8