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China’s Xi says country’s COVID prevention enters new phase

The president says Beijing overcame unprecedented challenges in the battle against COVID amid a new wave of cases China. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32BjmMC

Pelé meant the world to us Africans

The Brazilian superstar rose to fame just as Africans nourished Black pride in their fight against white supremacy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4DOvq52

Photos: The life of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Benedict, the first pope in 600 years to step down as the Bishop of Rome, died at the age of 95. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/8BnJuAK

Explosions heard in central Kyiv

Ten explosions were heard in the centre of Ukraine's capital as air raid sirens sounded nationwide. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ug0sFAy

Photos: Removing rebel-planted landmines in Senegal’s Casamance

Demining operations happen amid the still ongoing conflict in Senegal between the government and rebel groups. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/dafi7Fn

Who are Al Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo’s new team?

Portugal captain has joined the Riyadh-based side on a deal until June 2025. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/p6egJYs

How Ghana, Africa’s rising star, ended up in economic turmoil

The West African nation is a major cocoa and gold exporter, so why is it battling its worst economic crisis in decades? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zkWFJda

It is time to address anti-Roma racism in the US

The recent Senate resolution celebrating Romani culture and heritage is a good start, but our work is far from over. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9oKVFyj

In 2022, India came for Kashmir’s land, votes and journalists

Experts and residents fear that new policies are disenfranchising and disempowering the Muslim-majority population. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/o9qMipX

Putin to Xi: Russia seeks to strengthen military ties with China

The Russian leader says he is expecting the Chinese president to make a state visit to Moscow in 2023. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/K6ywAIv

Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant wounded in car crash

Pant is in a stable condition after his car collided with a divider and caught fire, according to police. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/QRm0pfK

Photos: World mourns Pele, the king of football

The Brazilian played football barefoot as a child and rose to become a virtuoso universally regarded as one of the best. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/7M4IqYG

Setbacks swamped Donald Trump in 2022. Can he recover?

The year saw the former president face damaging political and legal crises as he announced his 2024 presidential run. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/yViN56l

Italy orders COVID tests for China arrivals, EU seeks common rule

Italy imposes mandatory testing for air passengers from China, but other EU countries seem reluctant to follow suit. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cjl8Yzs

Italy tightens rules for asylum seeker rescue ships

New measures could see charities who rescue asylum seekers at sea fined and their ships impounded. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/y4k3Dtm

Middle East round-up: To move forward, we look back on 2022

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/u6aLcOw

‘Senseless barbarism’: Russian missiles batter Ukraine’s cities

Explosions rock Kyiv as Moscow launches wave of attacks stretching from Kharkiv in the east to Lviv in the west. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/F0M2EnO

US clears sale of $180m anti-tank systems to Taiwan

Taiwan says the sale will boost the island's capacity for 'asymmetric warfare' amid escalating tensions with China. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hk6mYeD

2022 review: Visualising how the Russia-Ukraine war unfolded

Al Jazeera looks at how the conflict unfolded on the ground, the human costs of 10 months of war and the global response from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Qz3dHmN

Spain appoints new ambassador to Venezuela as relations thaw

Madrid sends new envoy to Caracas after a two year-hiatus over controversial 2018 presidential election. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/YdZRsKa

Netanyahu gov’t says West Bank settlement expansion top priority

Israel's incoming far-right government made the announcement a day before it is set to be sworn into office. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/OWhaTuz

What are the ‘atmospheric rivers’ hitting the US West Coast?

Huge 'atmospheric rivers' have resulted in torrential downpours, high winds and flood watches. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/iWJGOLR

UAE firms scramble to hire locals for jobs as deadline approaches

Private sector firms will have to ensure that 2 percent of their staff are Emiratis by January 1 or face fines. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/sNIelo6

In South Africa, ransom kidnappings are on the rise

Experts say the phenomenon is relatively new in South Africa but has been experiencing explosive growth since 2016. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/mW4bYJE

War in Ukraine: Living Through Conflict

“There's a sense of civic duty.” from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/UPfXrxD

How much money has the West spent on the Ukraine war?

A German research institute is tracking the funding flowing to Kyiv from its allies as Russia's offensive grinds on. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ELWQ2UJ

Ethiopian Airlines to resume flights into Tigray region

The flights resume as Tigray is reconnected to the national power grid and telecoms services are being restored there. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/sei0YEL

US probes ‘unacceptable’ Southwest Airlines storm cancellations

Airline cancels more than two-thirds of scheduled flights over Christmas break amid a devastating winter storm. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/h3g8R2H

City of God, 20 years on

The Brazilian crime epic is more relevant today than ever before. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Zeb2jFp

Why do the rich get richer — even during global crises?

Every 30 hours, the pandemic spawned a new billionaire, while pushing a million people into poverty. Here's why. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Amihfjk

Second boat with 185 Rohingya arrives in Indonesia’s Aceh

The boat came ashore in Ujong Pie village, a day after a wooden vessel with 57 Rohingya landed in another part of Aceh. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/DvVe5lZ

Attacks in Syria’s Raqqa kill several Kurdish security officers

Officials say an ISIL cell had targeted security and military buildings in the city, killing six fighters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Gw7fsyn

Hezbollah ‘supporter’ detained in probe of UN peacekeeper killing

A Hezbollah spokesperson says the detained suspect is a supporter of the group but not a member. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/AfNSUWQ

Inside the library where you can read in two countries at once

The US-Canada border cuts through the Haskell Free Library and Opera House, built more than 100 years ago. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XR5Pflv

UN to Taliban: ‘Vital’ to reverse ban on women in NGOs

The Taliban's decision to ban women from working at NGOs has seen many organisations suspend aid work in Afghanistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/CTmRiX5

Serbia’s Pirot city declares emergency after ammonia leak

At least 15 people are being treated in hospital after an ammonia leak caused by a cargo train derailment. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PGNtwKn

‘Weak and sick’: Rohingya reach Indonesia after weeks at sea

Dozens of hungry and weak Rohingya landed on a beach in Indonesia's northernmost province of Aceh. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/HOScks9

Putin says Ukraine invasion aims to unite ‘historical Russia’

Russian president says Moscow is willing to negotiate and accuses 'geopolitical opponents' of trying to divide Russia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FN8KXE9

China to stop publishing daily COVID figures of cases, deaths

The decision by the NHC to scrap the daily virus count comes as COVID cases surge across multiple Chinese cities. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FgEhPLt

Ex-Maoist rebel leader Prachanda becomes Nepal PM for third time

Prachanda will head the new government until 2025 as part of a deal reached with another party. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/pLW05fV

Sri Lanka’s cancer patients struggle amid economic chaos

Hundreds of people have had their treatment upended by the country's major economic crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/te3jvX0

Dozens of Rohingya land in Indonesia after a month adrift at sea

Local police say 58 men arrived on Indrapatra beach at a fishing village in Indonesia's Aceh Besar district. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/wO6oPpR

China defends Ukraine war stance, aims to deepen ties with Russia

Foreign Minister Wang Yi defends Chinese position in Ukraine, hails 'historic' improvement in ties with Arab countries. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/QwGMJ0K

Taliban orders NGOs to send women workers home

Ban comes days after Taliban-run government ordered universities to suspend classes for women until further notice. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/oa1Q3cO

Thousands of flights cancelled as winter storm batters US

Heavy snow and howling winds close highways, ground flights and cause misery for Christmas travellers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/WT5s7U0

Wild winter storm in US disrupts Christmas travel

Blizzards, freezing rain, flooding and life-threatening cold create mayhem for those travelling for the holidays. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/yoMuYiZ

This Christmas, make sure your chocolate does not harm the planet

Our insatiable demand for chocolate is destroying forests. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dscOV8

UN chief says Burkina Faso has no grounds to expel envoy

Statement comes after military government ordered senior UN official Barbara Manzi to leave Burkina Faso immediately. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ROZq4EX

Photos: How COVID roils small Chinese towns

With intensive care units overwhelmed, patients are forced to go to bigger cities for treatment. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/HRZxd1z

M23 rebels pledge to retreat from key position in eastern DRC

Violence from the group has caused hundreds of thousands of people to flee in fear from the DRC's volatile east region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/mtgH278

Meta settles Cambridge Analytica scandal case for $725m

The proposed deal by Facebook's owner is the largest in a US data privacy class action, say lawyers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/tQSRFVE

Indian activist Umar Khalid gets a week’s bail — and a gag order

A court awarded Khalid a seven-day reprieve to attend his sister's wedding, after more than two years in jail. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FCPBMTA

Passport control staff strike at six UK airports for better pay

More than 1,000 Border Force officers walk out at six airports over pay amid the cost-of-living crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/biUyKpX

Russia threatens to slash oil supplies in 2023, spooks markets

Moscow warns it may cut production by 5-7 percent in early 2023 as energy war with the West deepens. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/JvCGzt6

Suicide car bomb kills Pakistan police officer, wounds others

Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan claims responsibility for explosion near police headquarters in Islamabad. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/7SsYz4w

Middle East round-up: Only one in 10 vote in Tunisian elections

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/5KOTDj2

Ukraine expects key offensive as Russia plans to expand army

The war is poised to escalate as Russia has planned new conscription and Ukraine’s allies have lifted weapons bans. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/0Dy3quv

Turkey, Saudi Arabia condemn Taliban’s university ban for women

Saudi Arabia expressed 'astonishment and regret' over the ban, while Turkey called it 'neither Islamic nor humane'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3gCXlHG

Greek MEP in EU parliament corruption case protests innocence

Eva Kaili asks a Belgian court to release her from detention under electronic surveillance. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/OEvoeVC

Al-Shabab kills two policemen, one civilian in eastern Kenya

The group continues to make cross-border raids to pressure Kenya to withdraw its forces from the AU mission in Somalia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/mR6BzEd

Sysmex says Japan approves blood test kit for Alzheimer’s marker

Kit measures accumulation of protein that marks disease - a rare advance in tackling a condition that affects millions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/KYFBfam

Nigerian central bank raises $225 cash withdrawal limits

The bank had recently announced directives to limit the amount of cash in circulation in Africa's largest economy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/r3p57Bx

UK post-Brexit settlement scheme for EU citizens unlawful: Court

The High Court says Britain is breaching the deal by requiring EU citizens to reapply for the right to live and work. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/smnUkGN

Netflix password sharing may be illegal, says UK government

The Intellectual Property Office said the practice might break criminal and civil law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/vu4kLZd

Saudi Arabia wants dialogue after Jordan meeting: Iran minister

Several factors have delayed a sixth round of direct bilateral talks, which could be held at level of foreign ministers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2NygS5a

Lionel Messi’s win is a triumph of genius and tolerance

With the ball and the bisht, the Argentine superstar faced questions — but the champion prevailed each time. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/WPBd6Fg

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy travels to US, to meet President Biden

Ukrainian leader expected to address US Congress in his first known trip outside Ukraine since Russia war started. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ANmeJZx

Anti-racist faces trial for defaming neo-Nazi in Portugal

Neo-Nazi activist Mario Machado accuses anti-racism campaigner Mamadou Ba of 'injuring his honour' on social media. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/fQLahrO

Burkina Faso denies paying Russia’s Wagner group with mine rights

Ghana's president alleged that Burkina Faso had hired Russia's Wagner mercenaries to help fight armed groups. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hJ27uWc

Kenya Ice Lions: Ice hockey challenges in East Africa

Kenya’s only ice hockey team must overcome many obstacles to get back on the ice and back into competition after COVID. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xpecqjK

Thai rescuers find five bodies, one survivor after warship sinks

Officials say 76 people have been rescued, five have been found dead and 24 are still missing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ELdJbBu

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy visits front-line city of Bakhmut

President meets troops facing down Russia's offensive as Putin warns of difficulties in partly-occupied regions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ZmphFHk

Lionel Messi World Cup Instagram post is most-liked ever

The Argentine footballer has picked up more than 57 million likes for his collection of photos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/OiPhISs

Giant Little Choppers: Mozambique’s helicopter kid

A Mozambican boy who builds life-size models of helicopters and cars from wire and cardboard has high ambitions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/GsbgmwK

Crematoriums in China struggle as COVID spreads

Cities across China also scrambling to install hospital beds and build fever clinics amid a widening COVID-19 outbreak. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/CaiRuz9

How Lionel Messi’s ‘bisht’ exposed Western media’s racism again

The Arab cloak was a sign of respect for Messi for his World Cup win. But ignorant newsrooms will not understand that. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PgHSRhr

Tunisia set for runoffs after low turnout parliamentary elections

Only 21 candidates secured victory in the first round of votes marked by low turnout, electoral commission says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/28trEbf

Iran says four security forces killed near Pakistan border

Members of Iran's security forces killed in a firefight with an unnamed 'terrorist group', state media reports. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/OLAKdy2

Countries seal deal to protect nature despite DRC objection

As part of the agreement, countries committed to protect 30 percent of land and water considered ecologically vital. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/l0Igoxh

Lionel Messi: A breakdown of his World Cup and career highlights

After inspiring Argentina to a historic World Cup victory in Qatar, we look back at his illustrious career. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9czKvgm

Where do Palestinians stand on the war in Ukraine?

Palestinians have been accused of being pro-Russia. But they are just tired of never-ending Western hypocrisy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/thV0Qsq

World Cup predictions: How many games did our AI get right?

In total, Kashef had a 67 percent accuracy level, but failed to predict Argentina as the 2022 World Cup winners. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/HiuUJZd

Qatar says ‘inaccurate’ information in Belgian corruption probe

Authorities have charged four people, including a European Parliament vice president, over alleged influence campaign. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2eapuhx

World Cup 2022: The Scorecard

“I’ve been blown away by the atmosphere.” from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/uCxBwFi

Singapore's crypto ambitions shaken by FTX collapse

Users call for more regulation after state fund writes off investment in fallen cryptocurrency exchange. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/0iY36eq

‘Preventive conservation’ at Venetian palace

Art restorers intervene on precious artworks and elaborate ornamentation at the Doge's Palace in Venice. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/egin9Jf

Liberians protest living costs as Weah returns from 48-day trip

Analysts warn of more protests ahead of the 2023 elections despite President Weah's popularity in parts of Liberia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/54uGI3t

Mbappe vs Messi: Winner takes all at World Cup 2022

France can win the World Cup even if Mbappe is kept quiet. Argentina have no hope of winning if Messi doesn’t turn up. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/72RPJyB

Croatia edge past Morocco for World Cup third place

Croatia took full advantage of tired Moroccan legs to finish their Qatar run with a 2-1 victory. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9yMJe37

Russia launches another widespread missile attack on Ukraine

Russian barrage hit critical infrastructure in cities including Kyiv, Kharkiv, Kryvyi Rih and Zaporizhzhia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Y9LbxCQ

IMF approves $3bn support package for Egypt

The deal aims to reduce government debt and strengthen the social protection network for citizens. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/QFDGCmP

Moldova suspends six TV channels over Russia-Ukraine war coverage

Moldovan authorities allege channels have broadcast misinformation and inaccurate coverage of Russia's war in Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Nj4DbI0

Elon Musk restores suspended Twitter accounts of journalists

The suspensions caused a wave of criticism from government officials, advocacy groups and journalism organisations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/nZvS70D

Twitter blocks users from sharing Mastodon links

The social media giant has also suspended the Twitter account of its new rival. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Z9aW7Ov

Mail bomb wounds Russian official in CAR – Russian news agency

The founder of the Russian private military company Wagner has accused France of being behind the bomb. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/wV8FZuQ

Protesters block Kashmir highway after two shot dead at army camp

Hundreds protest at the region's main highway over killing of two men who worked as labourers at an Indian army base. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/P9I5xj1

Ukraine must investigate alleged war crimes by its forces

Ukraine and its allies should understand that investigating such allegations is in Kyiv’s interest. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6vljy2x

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 296

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 296th day, we take a look at the main developments. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/E2q9ga0

Tensions in north Kosovo – whose agenda does the flare-up serve?

Ethnic fractures in the Western Balkans, including in Kosovo's Serb-populated area, create trouble for the EU and US. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/7oLg51N

Lessons from Sierra Leone: How to get girls back to school

Millions of girls globally haven't returned to classrooms after COVID-19 lockdowns. One country has the solution. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/KXjPvY4

Morocco was the feel-good story we did not know we needed

Scenes of players frolicking on the pitch with their mothers were more than enough for me. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/YQtSsxM

Thailand princess admitted to hospital with heart problem

Princess Bajrakitiyabha being treated at Bangkok's Chulalongkorn hospital after losing consciousness, royal palace says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/euNHKsb

At least 31 dead in India’s Bihar after drinking toxic alcohol

Deaths happened mainly in two villages in impoverished state, where sale and consumption of liquor were banned in 2016. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/SxiEuN3

US couple charged with ‘torture’ of their foster child in Uganda

Neighbours sounded the alarm over the 10-year-old boy who was 'constantly' abused between 2020 and 2022, police said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Zk4BFUJ

Twitter Files spark debate about ‘blacklisting’

Revelations about Twitter's content moderation decisions have raised questions about political bias. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/kwm7nxb

Climate justice needs more than a fund. It needs accountability

The COP27 fund is an important step forward. But it's not climate justice. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/KDCBdJb

Pain at the pump: An Indonesian pedicab driver’s monthly costs

How a family in North Sumatra manages their finances amid higher fuel and living costs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/raoYWNn

Fears of trouble in Paris ahead of Morocco-France World Cup game

Moroccan celebrations have lit up capitals around the world, but in Western Europe they have been met with violence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/etHuoYz

US charges Sam Bankman-Fried with defrauding investors

He is accused of "orchestrating a scheme" to defraud investors in failed crypto exchange FTX. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/paNHeIG

Andrew Tate: 'I fear online influencer radicalised my son'

After an incident at school, Jane is worried how Andrew Tate's views are affecting her 15-year-old. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/q1SZjpV

Pakistan-Afghanistan border crossing reopens after deadly firing

Chaman crossing reopens two days after exchange of fire killed at least nine Pakistani civilians and an Afghan soldier. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/eEvIJYN

Roma teenager shot by police in Greece’s Thessaloniki dies

The 16-year-old boy's shooting last week led to days of protests in Thessaloniki, Athens and other parts of Greece. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cwefF6g

Could far-right AfD weaponise Germany’s cost-of-living crisis?

Some fear the Alternative for Germany party could be re-galvanised to regain lost political ground amid the downturn. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/HCYru2U

FIFPRO ‘sickened’ by Iranian footballer death sentence reports

The Iranian judiciary has said no sentence has been issued as footballers call for a stop to executions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/X17fieC

The Last Speaker: South Africa’s dying language

Compiling a dictionary of click-based words, Claudia works to save her grandmother’s dying San, or Bushman, language. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/t1u79Az

Deadly attack on Kabul hotel popular with Chinese nationals

At least three attackers killed by security forces after they open fire at the hotel in central Kabul, says an official. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/UzaHMl8

Heavy snow disrupts UK travel after this year’s coldest night

Two coal plants are on standby while heavy snowfall blankets parts of the UK, disrupting transportation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/qolZSAY

Why does India still use and trade asbestos?

Russia is among the nations that supply India with asbestos, a substance banned in several countries. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RvtEpiH

Iran blacklists more EU, UK officials in tit-for-tat move

Tehran’s new sanctions deal with the assassination of Iran’s top general Qassem Soleimani by the US. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/0ueQPjJ

Four people charged in EU parliament corruption investigation

Qatar, the Gulf state that is alleged to be behind the scandal, rejects any attempts to associate it with the misconduct from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/P3ShC5m

Israeli forces kill Palestinian girl in occupied West Bank raid

Jana Majdi Zakarneh, 16, was shot dead while standing on the roof of her home during an Israeli military raid on Jenin. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/CeKlFAq

Erdogan, Putin discuss Syria border corridor, gas hub by phone

Turkish president reiterated necessity for buffer zone in accordance with 2019 agreement with Russia, his office says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Ei8xj5g

UK: What is legitimate protest?

A climate organiser and an anti-arms activist discuss different tactics for change. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/sfGuvpz

A month since Russian retreat, life in Kherson is far from normal

As artillery keeps battering the recently retaken Ukrainian city, officials try to clear mines left behind by Russians. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/s8I93qT

More than 500 refugees arrive in Italy as rescue ships dock

Italian government sources say decision to allow ships to dock was based on poor weather and risks to those on board. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9AICNVY

Iran summons China envoy over islands dispute statement with UAE

Chinese envoy 'had a visit' as Tehran expressed 'strong dissatisfaction' over China's joint statement with GCC nations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Qz6PAwM

Which teams have reached the World Cup 2022 semi-finals?

Down the last four of the World Cup. But do we know who those four will be? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cKyOUBH

The G20 risks becoming irrelevant

Unless it shows a commitment to tackling global crises, the group will lose its clout. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/GIalymB

‘All clear’: German police end hostage-taking in Dresden

Police say the situation is under control after a hostage-taking by a gunman at the Altmarkt-Galerie in central Dresden. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/pfTZDwG

Impunity and indifference: Attacks on Palestinians increase

Killings of Palestinians get documented as they happen, yet violence isn't easing. Plus, Middle East’s first World Cup. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Ooj0Rgq

Biden to back African Union spot in G20 at US-Africa summit

The United States is expected to discuss the African Union's role at a three-day summit in Washington, DC. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/BJKH1Xq

Game Awards: Elden Ring and God of War: Ragnarok are big winners

A star-studded ceremony in Los Angeles sees dark fantasy Elden Ring win the night's biggest prize. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/A6ipOgP

World Cup 2022: Why Morocco’s win over Spain means so much to me

We're used to losing. Morocco's team is changing that, for the country and the Global South. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/7CRDNH1

Greek police officer appears in court over Roma teen’s shooting

About 200 friends, relatives and other protesters from the Roma community gather outside the court in Thessaloniki. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ChXS4no

Will foreign intervention help or hurt Haiti?

Haiti’s ambassador to the US, Bocchit Edmond, on the crisis in his country and whether foreign troops are the answer. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/CsOor1p

Brittney Griner lands in the US after Russia prisoner exchange

The prisoner swap deal was reached after months of negotiations between Washington and Moscow. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6W0pVgM

Middle East round-up: President Xi’s trip to Riyadh

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/LFrdliK

EU sanctions Belgian trader, M23 rebel, others over DRC fighting

Eight people were added to the sanctions list, including rebels, a politician, an army member and a foreign businessman. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/q3uGr2g

Elon Musk and Twitter: How not to lead a business

Management gurus weigh in on why some CEOs crash and burn while others take their businesses to the Moon. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/rgs8zwJ

It is time to rethink how we deliver aid to Syria

Millions of Syrian lives cannot remain hostage to Russia's whims. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/vIR1zig

More than 9,000 flee violence in South Sudan’s Upper Nile: UN

Women and children make up the majority of those displaced as a result of the 'ruthless conflict' in the region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Zx62dsq

Nigeria denies mass ‘abortion programme’ of Boko Haram victims

Reuters report said at least 10,000 pregnancies were forcefully terminated mostly without consent, in northeast Nigeria. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Rc8wQx2

Israel kills three Palestinians in Jenin, general strike called

Israeli forces kill three Palestinian men in a raid on Jenin and its refugee camp in the northern occupied West Bank. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ejHwgE8

‘They silenced her’: The fight for justice for Shireen Abu Akleh

Family members, colleagues and lawyers explain why they are pursuing justice for the veteran journalist. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/0L3SHC9

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 287

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 287th day, we take a look at the main developments. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Ai4ZhvQ

Nintendo lands Call of Duty in 10-year Microsoft deal

Microsoft says it has offered the same deal to Sony, with Call of Duty also continuing to appear on PCs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/aKPeMZW

China, the US and a new scramble for the Gulf

Washington won't want to share its sphere of influence. But new Gulf leaders and Xi Jinping have other ideas. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/F6boO1L

Samuel Eto’o apologises for attacking a man after World Cup match

Cameroon Football Federation President was filmed having an altercation with a man outside Stadium 974. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/CAIaLHG

EU requests WTO panels over trade disputes with China

Disputes concern restrictions on EU firms' rights to use foreign court to protect patents, and trade with Lithuania. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/skFQ6DN

Which teams have reached the World Cup quarter-finals?

Six teams have booked their place in the quarter-finals after a series of thrilling round-of-16 matches in Qatar. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/QmHIwEX

Analysis: Herzog’s Gulf trip aims to consolidate Abraham Accords

Israeli president's visits to Bahrain and UAE can be interpreted as a desire to consolidate diplomatic gains . from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/46gkebC

EU, Western Balkans leaders meet amid fears of Russian influence

EU aims to reassure six Balkan countries of a future in the bloc amid fears of rising Russian and Chinese influence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/LtNPXcv

Samuel Eto’o attacks man after World Cup match

Footage has emerged that shows the current Cameroon FA chief and former footballer hitting a man with his knee. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Tn8GmAh

How to get away with murder on the high seas

More than 100,000 people die on the oceans each year, a rising number fuelled by impunity drawn from poor regulations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/d6hjWBF

Chad jails more than 260 people after mass trial over protests

A total of 401 people were put on trial in Koro Toro prison over anti-government protests that took place in October. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ks6MBjJ

Protests erupt in Greece over teenager’s shooting in police chase

Police officer allegedly shoots a 16-year-old Roma in the head after he drive away from a petrol station without paying. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/a0yOFnZ

South Africa’s Ramaphosa awaits ANC panel decision on his fate

The case has piled pressure on the president amid heightened tensions within the governing African National Congress. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bKtB6jD

The Great Wall of China dividing Biden and Macron

Despite the public bonhomie during the French president's US visit last week, they don't see eye to eye on China. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/js5JrAd

Zhen Kitchen: A Chinese family’s restaurant legacy in Doha

Zhen Street Kitchen serves authentic northeastern Chinese dishes in a cosy family-style restaurant in Doha. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/f8BYcZM

Neymar poised to return for Brazil vs South Korea World Cup match

The Brazilian star missed two group-stage games because of an injury he picked up against Serbia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1NrAGPX

Palestinian man killed by Israeli fire near Bethlehem

The killing reportedly occurred during an Israeli raid and comes amid an ongoing crackdown in the occupied West Bank. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/rpegj6m

Belgium begins trial of 10 people linked to 2016 attacks

The trial is expected to last seven months, with the verdict delivered by the jury after hearing about 370 people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4FGnPav

New faces win Nepal polls, vow to ‘change political discourse’

The November 20 elections witnessed a new wave of youngsters challenging hegemony of the old guard of Nepali politics. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/CfUwp3r

Argentina: rap, reform and gender rights

An activist and a rapper confront violence against women and explore the country’s legacy of protest. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/IYMyxZ9

China’s protests are a warning to Xi Jinping from the youth

The protests show how Xi's over-centralisation is exposing the CCP to public anger unseen since Tiananmen Square. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/IUztxf1

Colombia says agreement made with ELN rebels on displaced people

President says peace talks have led to an agreement to allow the Indigenous Embera community to return to its lands. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/aeYuHxW

‘Justice delayed’ in Texas city where police killed a Black woman

Deep racial divides and lack of reform plague Fort Worth three years after Atatiana Jefferson was shot by white officer. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/WbTyZDf

Burkina Faso government suspends broadcast of France’s RFI

The Burkinabe military government is the second West African nation to suspend RFI's broadcast after neighbouring Mali. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Kd2mBjA

Vincent Aboubakar: Talker, scorer of historic goals, African icon

The Cameroonian captain and forward finally earned his stripes on the biggest stage. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/tN4Geix

US adds Wagner mercenaries to blacklist for religious persecution

US State Department says it 'will not stand by' in the face of a crackdown on religious freedoms. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/DFtT3GX

Uvalde school shooting victims seek $27bn in class-action lawsuit

US lawsuit says officials failed to follow active attacker protocol as they waited too long to confront the attacker. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/qhvW1fn

Divsions remain on plastics treaty as UN talks close in Uruguay

First round of negotiations aimed at crafting the first legally binding agreement on plastics ends in Punta del Este. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/DfcyMmF

Protests in China: The blank sheets tell a tale

Chinese protesters push back against stifling zero-COVID policies. Plus, art in times of turmoil in Sri Lanka. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/btMa7Wx

Musk boots Kanye West off Twitter for swastika-Star of David post

Recent remarks by West, now known as Ye, have cost him business deals and led to social media suspensions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/yPpckCz

No more airplane mode? EU to allow calls on flights

EU airlines will be able to install equipment that lets them provide 5G on board planes by June 2023. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/s3vN5XL

SDF says no more anti-ISIL operations after Turkish attacks

The predominantly Kurdish group Turkey blames for the November 13 Istanbul bombing says it won't cooperate with the US. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/MxNRUdS

Zambia plans power cuts due to low water levels in Lake Kariba

Hydropower contributes more than 75 percent of Zambia's power generation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/UKPeklX

How Russia’s war in Ukraine tore my family apart

Reporter Mansur Mirovalev has not spoken to his stepsister, whose views align with the Kremlin's, since August. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/gjbWxRn

Burkina Faso interim leader confirms coup attempt: Local media

Captain Ibrahim Traore said those responsible have been identified, but he prefers dialogue instead of arresting them. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xdHfnru

Lavrov defends Russian attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure

Russian FM says Moscow's attacks on infrastructure in Ukraine are a justified response to 'inherent threats'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/o5CwSO8

Middle East round-up: Iran clashes with the USA (on the pitch)

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/1AUHv24

Concerns over free press in India after NDTV’s Ravish Kumar quits

One of India's most popular TV journalists quits the network recently acquired by billionaire considered close to BJP. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bmjKvuV

Will the new world order be less American?

After decades of being able to set the rules, the United States' role in the world is changing - for domestic reasons. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/GiXmSN9

Elon Musk's Starlink to help strengthen internet in remote UK places

World’s richest man’s company is involved in a trial to get isolated areas of the UK connected to the internet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/CbRAc1H

Interpol seeks arrest of Angolan tycoon Isabel dos Santos

Global police agency has issued a red notice for the businesswoman who says she's a victim of 'political persecution'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/oje95xW