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UK royal family staff quits after racist comments to charity boss

Buckingham Palace says the staff member who made 'unacceptable' comments to Ngozi Fulani stepped aside. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jib0uwm

South Africa panel files report on Ramaphosa farm scandal

Inquiry looked into whether the president should face impeachment for alleged cover-up of theft of $4m at his game farm. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/QEO4XFM

Belgium opens biggest-ever criminal trial over 2016 bombings

First hearing kicks off jury selection in prosecution of people accused of directing or aiding 2016 attacks in Brussels. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/VPANxe6

First shipment of Russian fertiliser en route to Africa

Fertilisers currently stored in Europe will 'prevent catastrophic crop loss on the African continent,' UN says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9Vq0vdb

For Canadian universities, the Palestinian is the ‘toxic other’

Canadian universities are actively expelling the Palestinian critique from their halls of academe. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/mKuI1kY

World Cup: African fans in Qatar confident teams will advance

After stellar performances by Ghana and Cameroon, fans see their teams going through to the next World Cup stage. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/HZD8Vwo

A ‘march to unite India’, led by Congress, reaches half-way mark

The nationwide march on foot, led by India's main opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, has reached its 80th day. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FqA32kY

Stowaways travel from Nigeria to Canary Islands on ship’s rudder

The three men rescued by the Spanish coastguard after 11 days at sea showed symptoms of dehydration and hypothermia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PD5IcnS

French teen seeks justice after policeman beats, urinates on him

Policeman to face trial after footage shows him abuse a 14-year-old boy in Paris during last year's lockdown. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/CKpxBXu

China ramps up COVID vaccination for elderly after rare protests

Simmering discontent with stringent COVID policies three years into the pandemic have ignited into broader protests. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/GMfKWJb

UN panel accuses South Sudan officials of overseeing gang rapes

Abuses also include beheadings and people being burned alive in the Greater Upper Nile region, the commission says from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/KEdftvm

Uzbekistan puts 22 anti-government protesters on trial

The protesters are accused of 'undermining constitutional order' by rallying in the Karakalpakstan republic in July. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ZxvncRP

The beauty shop catering to Qatar’s African community

Inside a bustling Doha neighbourhood is a popular beauty and fashion store, which was started by a former taxi driver. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Op0VkSQ

Al Jazeera wins eight Shorty Impact Awards, Brand of the Year

Digital teams AJ Contrast and AJ+ francais win awards for purpose-driven digital and social media reporting. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/pMO4EHi

The birth pangs of the Grand Theft Auto franchise

On its 25th anniversary, an early GTA producer reveals the trials faced by its original developers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/o0wKdiG

Iran rejects UN investigation into protests

The UN Human Rights Council voted last week to establish a fact-finding mission to investigate the protests in Iran. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Ajwk8LN

Somali parliament moves session, gunfire heard at besieged hotel

Government officials frequently use the Villa Rosa hotel in the Somali capital Mogadishu for meetings. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/IXvsDnC

Croatia send Canada out of World Cup with 4-1 victory

Alphonso Davies gave Canada a second-minute lead but Croatia's quality shone through to put them top of Group F. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/l6ofn34

Photos: Morocco upset Belgium to claim long-awaited World Cup win

Two second-half goals give Morocco a first win at a World Cup in 24 years, sending their raucous fans into delirium. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/krSdqb2

Morocco stun Belgium in another World Cup 2022 shock

Roared on by a vociferous support, Morocco held on for only their third ever World Cup win. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/UAQByp2

Fuller scores for Costa Rica to stun Japan

Japan gave Costa Rica a surprise 1-0 win in a match in which they had barely any chances. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RUDswmW

Resolute Costa Rica snatch suprise win against Japan

Keysher Fuller's goal made the difference between the two sides. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/oKU7OSE

Greece’s youth revolution

Young activists in Greece take on systemic inequality, xenophobia and the far right. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/k3Vzu12

Several missing after landslide on Italian holiday island

Heavy rains lashed southern Ischia island, causing floods and triggering a landslide, leaving 100 stranded. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6n2sThk

Australia edge Tunisia to end 12-year wait for World Cup win

Spirited Australia down Tunisia 1-0 at the Al Janoub Stadium and boost their qualification chances. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Q1IpK6u

Australia boost qualification chances with 1-0 win over Tunisia

Mitchell Duke's clinical header in the first half helped secure three points for the Socceroos. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cGu3N4R

Zelenskyy criticises Kyiv Mayor Klitschko over power cuts

Ukraine president took boxing legend Vitali Klitschko to task over long periods without electricity in the capital. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ws6K9tS

Qatar’s traditional headscarf a ‘great symbol of hospitality’

For one sport store owner in Doha, the headscarf could become a cultural and sporting memento during the World Cup. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bIoKwuB

Three killed, 11 wounded in Brazil twin school shootings

The assailant was identified as a 16-year-old ex-student who used a semi-automatic weapon and wore military fatigues. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/fMakJLt

Spectacular 2-0 Iran win over Wales in stoppage time

Cheshmi and Rezaeian score for Iran in stoppage time, turning the game as Iran went on to defeat Wales 2-0. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/nDWUHRy

Azerbaijan cancels Armenia talks, rejects France’s involvement

Azerbaijan's leader says Macron cannot take part in the peace talks with Armenia after 'insulting' Baku. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zqbmtEs

DRC fighting resumes, M23 say ceasefire deal doesn’t affect them

Congolese government has rejected any direct talks with M23, while the armed group says it has no plans to withdraw. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6FCiMw9

China sentences Canadian pop star Kris Wu to 13 years for rape

Wu was detained in Beijing after a Chinese student publicly accused him of inducing her and other girls to have sex. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/KHbk23y

Iran arrests protest-supporting former footballer Voria Ghafouri

The former national team player has been charged with 'spreading propaganda' as authorities continue a crackdown. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/8sDM0V4

Russian forces in Kherson alert as Ukraine plans next move

Ukraine has kept Russian forces guessing about their next move, pinning down occupying troops in defensive positions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/oFfUhZ9

Our obsession with economic growth is deadly | All Hail

We need to radically rethink our economic systems if we are serious about the climate. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/QmS0YpW

The Chinese entrepreneurs chasing an Afghan ‘gold rush’

101 East investigates the rise of Chinese investors in Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban takeover. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/tOgzP9A

UK net migration climbs to record 500,000 in year to June

The sharp rise in people moving to the UK is driven by an increase in the number of non-European Union nationals. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/dc2Vpns

UK lecturers, teachers, postal workers begin strike over pay

Postal workers, university lecturers and schoolteachers demand better pay across Britain amid the cost-of-living crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/IPkmKYV

The rise of Mohammed Kudus, pride of Nima and Ghana’s golden boy

How dedication, ability and hard work led the footballer from his hometown to becoming a key member of the Black Stars. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/18LJXz9

Chadian soldiers killed in attack by ‘shadowy’ Boko Haram

Presidency says at least 10 soldiers killed, but media reports suggest the number may be much higher. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cWnLC6D

How Croatia were held to a goalless draw by Morocco

Croatia's World Cup campaign got off to a stuttering start with a 0-0 draw against a battling Morocco. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/wyCFG4P

Turkey’s Erdogan: New ground offensive in Syria ‘when convenient’

Turkish president maintains threat, as Russia again warns against an anti-YPG ground offensive. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/B7AsJcZ

UK’s top court rejects Scotland’s independence referendum bid

The Supreme Court says the Scottish government cannot hold a second plebiscite next year without London's approval. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/0GZLSmv

Tanzania plane crash rescue was delayed, ill equipped: Report

The government should 'build adequate capabilities' for its search and rescue teams, a transport ministry report says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Huqtlav

Saudi Arabia fans celebrate stunning World Cup win vs Argentina

Saudi Arabia scored one of the biggest World Cup upsets ever by beating Lionel Messi’s Argentina 2-1 on Tuesday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/JgxKsvU

Saudi fans rejoice after historic World Cup win over Argentina

Supporters of Saudi Arabia's team erupt in celebrations after 2-1 shock victory over tournament favourites. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/O13wADr

Kosovo pauses Serbian car plate scheme after Brussels talks fail

The delay helps calm tensions in northern Kosovo, a day after EU-mediated talks between Belgrade and Pristina failed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/NgICUPr

Russia ‘respects’ Turkey’s concerns in Syria, calls for restraint

Kremlin says Turkey has 'legitimate right' to protect security after Ankara struck alleged Kurdish positions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/I1CaYij

UK faces cash shortage as G4S cash delivery staff vote to strike

The G4S workers, who deliver cash and coins to banks, vote to strike for 48 hours in a dispute over pay. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/yfXHjS2

AI robot Kashef with today’s World Cup 2022 predictions – Day 3

Al Jazeera's AI robot has crunched the numbers and processed predictions for today's four fixtures. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/MinKRG2

Shamima Begum likely ‘child victim of trafficking’: UK court told

A London court begins reviewing the case of a woman who lost her British citizenship after joining ISIL in Syria. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/VRdmN9G

In conversation with Qatari stand-up comedian Hamad al-Amari

Qatari comedian Hamad al-Amari believes the tournament will showcase the culture of Qatar and the Middle East. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/N6HhigK

Twitter boss Elon Musk keeps conspiracy theorist Alex Jones off platform

Chief executive Elon Musk said he "had no mercy" for anyone using children's deaths for political gain. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/GbXSALw

Here is our AI robot Kashef with today’s World Cup predictions

Here are the results our AI robot Kashef predicted for the three games on Monday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/tR5vwjf

Hummus and chill: Doha weekends courtesy of Beirut Restaurant

This family-run place has been a Doha landmark for 67 years and still makes the hummus everyone in town raves about. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/64TaIE8

The world must not abandon children who face violence and hunger

Progress on education and child labour is being reversed. We cannot let more children suffer during global crises. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lTWBQFq

Generation Football: Vincent Kompany says representation is key

Vincent Kompany on why representation needs to start in club boardrooms and football as a vehicle for change in Algeria. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/LYxza3E

Capitalism can’t kill football — World Cup passion proves it

The passion of fans globally for the Qatar World Cup is evidence, as is the legacy of Maradona and Garrincha. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/mcJuqt6

At least five killed in shooting at gay nightclub in Colorado

Colorado Springs police said 18 people were injured, but didn't provide information on the motive. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Xc7nrU9

Move fast and break things: Musk shakes up Twitter

Elon Musk breaking rules, laying off staff at Twitter. How will it end? And the exhausting work of climate journalists. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/E5A8ZcG

Loss and liberation: Escape from Russia-occupied Kherson

A Ukrainian mother shares her story of fleeing with her daughter, but aches to return one day. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/yIO5xbe

Suspected Congolese solider killed in Rwanda: Rwandan ministry

Rwanda's defence ministry said an unidentified soldier opened fire in Rubavu district before he was shot dead. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Dq2fjCH

Beer, sport, men: Inside the ‘Holy Trinity’ of alcohol marketing

Men have traditionally been the common link between sport and booze, but times are changing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Z2sXzQg

COP27: No climate deal better than a bad one, EU says

Funding for poorer nations hit by climate disasters appears to be a sticking point at UN climate talks in Egypt. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bz48INe

Gabriel Boric: ‘The world needs Chile’

The Chilean President discusses the challenges facing his government at home and abroad. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6Caf721

Is this really the end of Twitter?

The BBC's technology editor looks at claims that Twitter may be heading for calamity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/oTqDgBi

Analysis: Is Turkey set for a new military operation in Syria?

Sunday's Istanbul bombing, which Turkey has blamed on the PKK, could lead to Ankara fulfilling its threat to attack. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/uWpMKvE

India successfully launches Vikram-S, first privately made rocket

The Indian government has been pushing to develop a private space industry to complement its state-run space programme. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PgdMpJk

Bus plunges into ditch, killing 20 in flood-hit southern Pakistan

A passenger minibus falls into a deep, water-filled ravine, killing 20 people, including nearly a dozen children. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/fIUgHwd

UN extends Somalia arms embargo amid government dissatisfaction

Despite objections from Somali government, Security Council voted to maintain sanctions regime over al-Shabab threat. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/fAzCIB2

World of Warcraft to go offline in China

A number of Activision Blizzard titles will disappear, following the end of an arrangement with publisher NetEase. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/4IG0U1d

World Cup 2022 buzz builds as Qatar welcomes football stars, fans

Residents, visitors are ready for action on and off the field at football's biggest spectacle. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Z5k21qE

Pakistan lifts ban on Joyland, film will be released nationally

The country's official Oscar entry, about a transgender love affair, is set for domestic screenings from Friday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jsdATwh

Equatorial Guinea leader Obiang, 80, seeks to extend 43-year rule

Obiang, the world's longest-standing president, wants to extend 43-year rule in the oil-rich Central African nation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/dyg1lNL

Ugandan doctors face fear and shortages in Ebola outbreak

Case numbers remain low compared with a 2013-2016 Ebola outbreak in West Africa that killed at least 11,300 people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1qQDan4

The Women of Football: Italy’s Unbreakable Goalkeeper | Close Up

A goalkeeper defies expectations by starting her football career at 48 in Naples, the city of the legendary Maradona. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/04jdhN2

MrBeast overtakes PewDiePie as most-subscribed YouTuber

PewDiePie's almost 10 years of dominance have come to an end, as MrBeast reaches 112 million subscribers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Zs8WHMq

Kuwait hangs seven people in first executions since 2017

Four Kuwaitis, a Pakistani, a Syrian and an Ethiopian were hanged, despite condemnation from Amnesty International. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Vnebr0f

World reacts to deadly missile blast in Poland

An explosion in eastern Poland near Ukraine's border killed two, prompting world leaders to call for an investigation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/p7PgZL1

Nvidia investigates melting graphics card cable reports

Social-media users share photos appearing to show damage to the cable supplied with the Nvidia RTX 4090. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/YXZsEzn

Oil tanker hit by armed drone off coast of Oman: Official

No one has claimed responsibility for the attack, the details of which are unclear, but suspicion has fallen on Iran. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2dAy5Ng

Election deniers lose key races in US midterm elections

Voters reject many Republican candidates who campaigned on false claims of election fraud. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/NeUboz6

What are world leaders saying about Russia and Ukraine at G20?

As Russia and Ukraine trade blame at the Bali summit, other world leaders at the summit call for unity. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/g4UhCaw

UN calls for Russia to pay reparations. How did countries vote?

A country breakdown of the UN General Assembly vote calling for Russia to pay war reparations to Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Dlr6b1E

The returning of Africa and Europe’s ghosts

The time has come for the restitution of myriad African artefacts and works of art looted in the colonial era. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4iq7M8R

Hundreds displaced as M23 rebels near key DRC city of Goma

Fighting between the M23 and the DRC army has led to a looming humanitarian crisis as thousands have been displaced. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/iaEzn1x

Azerbaijan arrests five people accused of spying for Iran

Baku says the five Azerbaijani nationals had been gathering information about the military and its drones. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hIUerT2

Ghana president fires junior finance minister over mining expose

A recent expose alleged that the minister had taken bribes from artisanal mine investors in the West African country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/vr5TKPt

Russia’s Lavrov denies report of heart condition hospitalisation

The Associated Press news agency had said Lavrov was taken to hospital after arriving for the G20 summit. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/8nwAMNI

East Africa bloc announces peace talks for eastern DRC

The announcement came as Congolese troops clashed anew with the M23 north of the city of Goma in the volatile east. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/wA8t6Xn

France, UK sign deal to stop asylum seekers crossing Channel

The new deal aims to see more police patrols in France in an attempt to stop people trying to cross the English Channel. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/AZ63NiU

Slovenia elects first female president in a run-off vote

Liberal rights advocate Natasa Pirc Musar wins a run-off vote to become Slovenia’s next president. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/qjlV0p1

Five football matches you should not miss today

From a heated Athens derby to a series of big-name Serie A clashes, here are five games to look out for this Sunday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/rIYmtRG

The fall of the FTX ‘King of Crypto’ Sam Bankman-Fried

How a crypto empire built on video game battles and beanbags came crashing down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/v7Tgslh

England beat Pakistan by five wickets to win T20 World Cup

England chases down 137 with six wickets in hand, winning their second T20 World Cup. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/TtEYxwX

Biden to meet Xi, says ‘competition not conflict’ with China

The US president says Washington's lines of communication with Beijing will stay open to prevent conflict. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ZfzU2V1

Iranian who inspired The Terminal film dies at Paris airport

Mehran Karimi Nasseri, 76, lived in Charles de Gaulle Airport for 18 years and died of a heart attack in Terminal 2F. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/8tY4e6d

Can one be African and French?

The recent racism row in France reveals much about imperial ideas of identity among both right and the left. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/p1Cc0EY

‘Kherson ours’: Ukraine celebrates after Russian retreat

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared Kherson 'ours' after Russian troops withdrew from the city. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/G6PFzgs

England vs Pakistan: Road to the T20 World Cup final

Cricket's most glamorous prize awaits in Melbourne on Sunday but the path to the trophy for both sides was not easy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/tbKIhUp

Bahrain votes in parliamentary elections

More than 500 candidates are running for 40 parliamentary and 30 municipal seats, including 94 women. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FdXCS0g

‘Weaponised app’: Is Egypt spying on COP27 delegates’ phones?

Security analysts warn Egypt's 'highly intrusive' app for Sharm el-Sheikh climate talks can monitor communications. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/SlD10vi

Court rejects Nigeria’s $1.1bn damages request against Eni, Shell

The main case revolved around a deal in which Eni and Shell acquired the OPL 245 offshore oilfield in 2011, in Nigeria. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/GyvBMfs

Ronaldo, Bernardo, Bruno in Portugal World Cup squad, but no Jota

A fifth World Cup campaign beckons for Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, but there is no place for injured Diogo Jota. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5TxhB3w

Chris Rock to host Netflix's first live show

The comic will front a stand-up special as Netflix begins to experiment with screening live events. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/G8eB5VM

China eases COVID quarantine despite rising cases

Incoming arrivals will only be quarantined for five days under eased measures. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/j7F8nBy

Anand Giridharadas on polarisation and US democracy

The journalist and author on the future of US democracy in the wake of the midterm elections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Ez6AxL9

Elon Musk: Twitter asks NI secretary what 'tosh' looks like

Twitter's owner responds to Chris Heaton-Harris after fake resignation rumours about the Tory MP. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/bCKMNR2

What lessons will both parties take away from US election?

The Republican Party did not get its ‘red wave’ and the Democratic Party was not severely punished for inflation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/pVfge8X

US midterm results: Where things stand in House, Senate races

Control House and Senate races to come down to just a few key races, with attention most on Arizona, Nevada and Georgia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/HaTfWFr

God of War: Ragnarok 'accessibility needed to be better'

The studio behind God of War: Ragnarok on its hopes for more accessible blockbuster games in future. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/9Evu5JV

Ukraine boosts political ties in Southeast Asia with peace treaty

Treaty with ASEAN is largely symbolic but comes as Kyiv seeks more international support and the isolation of Russia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/nPqermh

Poor Russia-US ties will not improve after midterms: Kremlin

'Relations still are, and will remain, bad,' says Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/kTxNMmj

Facebook-owner Meta to cut 13% of its workforce

Chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said it was one of the most difficult changes in Meta's history. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/AKrVbHv

Basketball player Brittney Griner moved to Russian penal colony

Russian penal colonies are known for their harsh conditions, as prisoners are forced to work. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/OCiKL1E

Key takeaways – so far – from the US midterm elections

Voters cast ballots to decide makeup of US legislature, state and local officials, with results still rolling in. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/dNL84I2

Blast kills four in popular southeast Nigerian market – official

The cause of the blast at Onitsha market, one of the largest outdoor markets in West Africa, remains unknown. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/WN5mi4T

Iran denounces skater who flouted hijab rule abroad amid protests

Niloufar Mardani is the latest athlete to not follow Iran's hijab rules when competing abroad. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/v1pxcZr

World Cup: Can Switzerland go further than they’ve gone before?

The Swiss will hope to cause trouble during the knockout phase in Qatar if they can escape a testing qualifying group. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/H1CGk7r

‘Rampant violence’ in Syrian camp for ISIL-linked detainees: MSF

Al-Hol camp in northern Syria holds displaced refugees and families of ISIL (ISIS) fighters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Mqxv9Yb

Climate protesters block UK’s busiest motorway for second day

Just Stop Oil activists climb gantries along multiple parts of the M25, forcing closures. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RnklTHt

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 258

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 258th day, we take a look at the main developments. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1A0QZik

Facebook owner Meta expected to announce major job losses

The company faces difficult economic conditions and is investing heavily in its metaverse push. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/nBDukse

Ethiopian gov’t, Tigray forces establish hotline following truce

AU chief mediator Olusegun Obasanjo made the revelation as both parties meet in Kenya to discuss implementing the truce. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/CAHhx0P

Nepal’s Defiant Dalit Journalist

A Dalit journalist explores the relationship between caste, land, and abuses of power in Nepal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/wni8LEg

Pollution curbs lifted in India’s capital despite ‘very poor’ air

Air quality index in nearly all monitoring stations in New Delhi was between 300 and 400, in the 'very poor' category. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/EG9t08L

Drought kills hundreds of animals in Kenyan wildlife preserves

Hundreds of animals have died in Kenyan wildlife preserves during East Africa's worst drought in decades. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/SuVKh9B

Twitter users jump to Mastodon - but what is it?

The little-known social network's user base has swelled after Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/R3Bba0H

Is Ukraine war speeding Europe’s transition to renewable energy?

Shortages are leading to policy pivot towards cleaner energy future, but some see lack of cash to sustain investment. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/AuSlZn3

India on course for potential T20 World Cup final vs Pakistan

India brush aside Zimbabwe to seal semi-final date against England. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/viFMYha

Photos: Thousands march in London in ‘Britain is broken’ protest

Thousands protest, calling for a general election amid the worsening cost-of-living crisis in the UK. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lvcXRGx

‘Must leave’: Thousands march for Peru president’s removal

Peruvians hit the streets to call for the resignation of President Pedro Castillo over allegations of corruption. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2dHkWIn

Sri Lanka’s Gunathilaka charged with alleged sexual assault

Gunathilaka has been charged for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in Sydney and has been taken into custody. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/BclTUmX

Performer Aaron Carter dies aged 34

Aaron Carter, brother of Nick of the Backstreet Boys, was found dead in the bathtub. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/CAxvcBM

French far-right RN picks Jordan Bardella as Le Pen successor

Jordan Bardella, a 27-year-old Le Pen protege, won nearly 85 percent of RN party members' votes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/qawpvti

Nike suspends ties with NBA’s Kyrie Irving over anti-Semitic film

Nike suspends its eight-year relationship with Brooklyn Nets guard after he apologised for promoting anti-Jewish film. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Klu5jqA

Russia bar blaze kills 13; suspect with flare gun detained

Authorities launch criminal proceedings after man allegedly fired a flare gun, setting the nightclub on fire. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/u9e5Hja

K-pop band’s concert in Indonesia halted after 30 faint in crush

Incident comes weeks after more than 130 people, including 40 children, died in a football stadium crush in Java. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/84hMBVF

Iran confirms drones to Russia but ‘months’ before Ukraine war

Tehran says it ‘won’t be indifferent’ if Russia is proven to have used its unmanned aerial vehicles in the war. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/n6xXwHi

US accuses Russia of trying to ‘freeze’ Ukraine into submission

Antony Blinken says if Vladimir Putin is unable to take Ukraine by force he will try to 'freeze it into submission'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/owbCdG1

Two-thirds of South Sudan at risk of severe hunger in 2023 – UN

The food shortages are worse than at the height of a civil war in 2013 and 2016, UN agencies said in a joint statement. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/v7g1RWu

London’s Heathrow airport staff to strike ahead of FIFA World Cup

About 700 workers involved in ground-handling, airside transport and cargo will strike for three days from November 18. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4zqAUmJ

South Africa gets $497m from World Bank for clean energy sourcing

Africa's most industrialised economy is heavily dependent on coal, which generates 80 percent of its electricity. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/klTSH2r

Britain rules out new elections in Northern Ireland this year

The announcement comes despite Northern Ireland being without a functioning devolved government since February. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bMfj1TN

Europa League roundup: Arsenal top, Manchester United in playoffs

The final group matches saw 8 teams progress to the Europa League's final 16, and another 8 head to the playoffs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/T7fELiv

Twitter to begin layoffs after Elon Musk takeover

Social media company says in an email to staff that employees will be alerted on Friday about job cuts. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lvf9QDT

Analysis: Can Ethiopia iron out issues after AU peace deal?

Ahead of the second anniversary of the start of Ethiopia's civil war, there are concerns about the latest peace deal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Zaubl5F

Raising champions: The Kenyan runners confronting domestic abuse

In a town producing world-class runners, the murder of an Olympian has led to a reckoning with gender-based violence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Y4OSHAk

Germany’s Scholz urges Western Balkans to resolve conflicts

Chancellor Olaf Scholz makes appeal for unity at summit with regional leaders in Berlin. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Lwsjce3

Former exec says charge will cost Twitter its magic

Twitter's former global communications head tells BBC News he is worried about Elon Musk's plans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VMzi3g

Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan shot in leg at protest march

Party official confirms former prime minister has been shot at a rally but is not in danger. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/pz7DGu3

North Korea’s missile launches demonstrate growing capabilities

North Korea has launched a record number of missiles this year. Here are some of the key capabilities it is developing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2t4kdB6

US, S Korea extend air drills after N Korea missile launches

Washington, Seoul to extend Vigilant Storm air drills that had earlier prompted North Korea to warn of repercussions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/SB95RG4

‘Ballin’ on a budget’: A US hurricane survivor’s monthly costs

How a displaced Louisiana family manages its finances. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/As4J3If

Suspected al-Shabab attackers abduct four in Kenya: Police

The al Qaeda-linked group has previously targeted parts of Kenya to force a withdrawal of its forces from Somalia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/dbx4z1Y

Haaland or Halland? Fans asked to spellcheck tweets

The director of Visit Halland says the region's hashtag is now filled with photos of the footballer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/tXUYfbL

Police tear gas main cause of Indonesia football tragedy: Report

Most of the 135 victims caught up in panic and chaos in the stadium died of asphyxiation, rights commission finds. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/wfCIWbs

Four key takeaways from Israel’s parliamentary elections

Benjamin Netanyahu is ahead of his rivals in the vote count after Tuesday's elections, and looks likely to become PM. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jBaeHK0

Iranian police launch probe after video shows man beaten, shot

Central command says offenders will face legal consequences according to the rules. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FyJuXCn

What’s at stake in the Champions League final group matches?

Eight teams are gunning for the last four places in Europe's top club football competition. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/digD3rP

Russia vetoing EUFOR in Bosnia may not be a bad thing

Putin may try to destabilise the Western Balkans by ending EUFOR's mandate, but that may lead to a NATO comeback. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/J9b7pND

UN nuclear watchdog starts ‘dirty bomb’ claims probe in Ukraine

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says UN will release 'initial conclusions' from the inspection later this week. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/dBRwNYX

Biden warns of windfall tax on ‘war profiteering’ oil companies

US president criticises oil companies for making record profits amid the Russia-Ukraine war, warns of higher tax. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cNVKFmg

Far-right Ben-Gvir emerges as key player in Israel elections

As Israel faces fifth poll in less than four years, rising tension is boosting support for the notorious politician. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/F9iTDJO