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UK gov’t facing High Court battle over arms sales to Saudi Arabia

The Campaign Against Arms Trade group says the weapons exports have contributed to the deaths of thousands of civilians. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ynWvwgr

Conflict in Niger leaves children in limbo

Forty percent of Nigerien children are not registered with government after birth due to the cost and time of paperwork. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6BREJGp

Brazil: Lula, Pele and Riots

“I've never seen such political turmoil.” from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/EP0L2b4

Map: Which countries has Pope Francis visited?

Pope Francis' trip to the DRC is the first papal visit since John Paul II travelled there in 1985. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jhmTgr5

Uzbekistan jails protesters over anti-government unrest

Court sentences 22 people to various prison terms over last year's unrest which left 21 people dead. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/QrzjxOt

Why did England veto a Scottish gender reform bill?

By vetoing the bill, the Conservative government in London exercised 'muscular unionism'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/M7I9cDb

Russian troops have left this Ukrainian village, but fear remains

Liberation has not diminished the hardship for Kalynivske residents, both those returning and the ones who never left. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/rAadLWQ

Dozens killed in bombing at mosque in Pakistan’s Peshawar

A blast at a mosque inside the police headquarters in Peshawar killed at least 32 worshippers and wounded 150 more. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1HhbsMG

Iran summons Ukraine’s envoy over drone attack comments

Move comes after Zelenskyy adviser appeared to directly link Ukraine with attack on military facility in central Iran. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/toqxPKW

JD Sports says 10 million customers hit by cyber attack.

The sportswear chain says stored data relating to its customers might be at risk following the attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/dL4wxJ7

Israeli forces kill Palestinian man in Hebron as tensions spiral

Naseem Abu Fouda, 26, is the 35th Palestinian to be killed by Israel so far in January 2023. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jV6pWuf

Apocalypse in Palestine: The rise of Israeli fanaticism

Israel’s fanatics do not want a democratic state, they want a religious kingdom. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lnSkzFs

Maldives on edge after bitterly fought presidential primary

Ruling party says President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih won primary, but his rival has yet to concede and has alleged fraud. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Nx7SAkg

British volunteer killed during rescue mission in Ukraine mourned

Memorial service held for aid worker Andrew Bagshaw, one of two Britons killed during a rescue operation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/l7Y3mJD

Novak Djokovic dominates Tsitsipas to win 10th Australian Open

Djokovic defeated Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (5) to claim a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam title. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ork3PYz

Netanyahu given Israelis ‘green light to shoot at Palestinians’

Netanyahu's plan to expedite gun permits for Israelis gives 'green light' for more attacks on Palestinians: Analysts from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/QuUPBc8

Israeli guards kill Palestinian near West Bank settlement

Karam Ali Ahmad Salman, 18, was shot dead near the settlement of Kedumim the Palestinian health ministry reported. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9T7vfwF

Dozens killed in Pakistan bus, boat accidents

A bus fell into a ravine and a boat carrying schoolchildren capsised on Sunday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/wUDY5Tm

Italy’s Eni signs $8bn gas deal with Libya amid energy crunch

The agreement, signed during Italian PM Meloni's visit to Tripoli, seeks to exploit Libya's new gas fields. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/aCc9Hwn

Photos: Images of destruction left behind by Israel in Jenin

Israel carried out deadly military raid on the Jenin refugee camp leaving behind destroyed houses and cars. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/GzH3pnE

Former NATO general Petr Pavel wins Czech presidential election

Former prime minister Andrej Babis concedes defeat to Petr Pavel, who was set to win more than 58 percent of the vote. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XTbtIGA

The NRA has won

After the latest bout of mass shootings, American outrage will be short-lived, its gun addiction - preserved. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/y3WocsJ

US fiscal standoff: Could the nation default on its debt?

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns of a US default by early June if Congress fails to raise debt ceiling. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/KfVYigW

Two Israelis injured in occupied East Jerusalem shooting

Incident comes a day after a Palestinian man killed seven near a synagogue following Israel's deadly raid in Jenin camp. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/z9Yfm5s

Finnish reporters found guilty of revealing classified intel

Press freedom groups, Finnish media warn ruling could have a chilling effect on reporting in the Nordic nation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/HZalihI

After Jenin, is a third Palestinian uprising inevitable?

Israel's military raid in Jenin was the deadliest in years, and makes an uprising more likely. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/i5KDTj8

Rockets, air attacks in Gaza follow deadly Israeli raid in Jenin

Operation in occupied West Bank generates defiance in Gaza, but could it lead to another war? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/CoJtxpY

Ukraine warns it may boycott 2024 Olympics if Russians take part

The IOC has said it will 'explore a pathway' for Russian and Belarusian athletes to take part in the Paris Games. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Es0VJoH

Staying warm this winter: How cold affects those most vulnerable

Extreme cold, high inflation and spiralling energy costs are affecting every aspect of American life. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/LwY8Nkn

Toxic chemicals allegedly kill 18 people in Pakistan’s Karachi

At least 18 people, most of them children, die within 16 days as residents report foul smell from two factories. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/G2IYTLd

Fighting on two fronts: Zelenskyy battles corruption and Russia

Ukraine restarts the war on graft, and Western nations promise battle tanks. Could the two events be linked? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/26/ukraine-corruption-scandal-battle-tanks

Photos: Israeli troops kill nine Palestinians in Jenin raid

Elderly woman among dead in latest raid targeting Jenin refugee camp in occupied West Bank. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Vx0CXBI

Donald Trump to be allowed back on to Facebook and Instagram

The social media firm Meta said the former US president's suspension will end "in the coming weeks". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1mRGHdX

India’s 74th Republic Day celebrations

Tens of thousands gather to watch the celebrations on a newly-revamped ceremonial boulevard in New Delhi. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cBztum6

Punchbags become smart with activity-tracking cover

BBC Click’s Lara Lewington tries out some of the latest fitness technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/60POIgN

Israel raids: Why are so many Palestinians being killed?

Al Jazeera breaks down the reason for the increase in the number of Palestinians killed by Israel in recent months. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/meSUXM3

Tanzania opposition leader Lissu returns from exile

His return follows President Hassan's announcement this month of the end of a ban on political gatherings in Tanzania. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/mqeA6kb

‘Cope with your own debt’, China tells US over Zambia debt relief

Washington and Beijing are vying for influence in Africa, where Chinese banks are major lenders. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/N4GQrzp

Six takeaways from the 2023 Oscar nominations

Here is a look at the key controversies and surprises in the nominations for the Academy Awards. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/d63UQHb

The UK is still waging an unwinnable war on drugs

It is high time for the Conservative government to start following the evidence and abandon punitive drug policies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/chseIRP

Shakespeare returns to the stage in Yemen’s Aden

In Aden, battered by conflict, the first performance of a Shakespeare play resurrects hopes of a cultural revival. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xui0Ygb

Russian tennis star Khachanov defends Nagorno-Karabakh messages

Pro-Armenian sentiment expressed during the Australian Open sparks a complaint from Azerbaijan tennis officials. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/yji6WEN

Rumours of Parthenon Marbles’ return ‘overhyped’, experts say

Greece and the British Museum are in talks about the possible repatriation of the Parthenon Marbles in London to Athens. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dPlDkv

Ticketmaster blames cyber attack for disrupting Taylor Swift tour sale

The company says it faced an "unprecedented" software attack when the star's Eras tour went on sale. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/UcJH1jn

Former Lebanon PM Diab charged in Beirut blast investigation

Lebanon's public prosecutor and head of domestic intelligence agency also charged in connection with deadly 2020 blast. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/64i1U8o

Elon Musk says Tesla tweet was genuine in fraud case

The billionaire is accused of defrauding investors after a tweet claiming he had support for a deal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/nfY01vh

Catholic Church urges DRC citizens to vote as election looms

The influential church has a long history of promoting democracy and monitoring elections in the country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/EXuAVyD

Norway arrests former Wagner fighter who escaped from Russia

Andrey Medvedev, who is seeking asylum in the Nordic nation, could face deportation to Russia, rights group warns. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/JZ1cq0m

Ex-Czech general leads presidential race over billionaire Babis

Polls indicate former military official Petr Pavel will win out against scandal-hit former Prime Minister Andrej Babis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jnxt2AC

Why were Juventus docked points and what happens next?

Italian football's foremost club has been plunged into chaos by a 15-point deduction over alleged financial wrongdoing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9z4jgnX

More sanctions as Iran and EU clash over IRGC ‘terror’ label

EU foreign policy chief says that the bloc won't label the IRGC a 'terrorist' organisation, for now. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/TdMqkXy

Russia downgrades ties with Estonia, expels ambassador

For the first time since its invasion of Ukraine began, Moscow expels an ambassador of an EU country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/AyCgQh2

Protests after Israeli threats to remove Palestinian village

Khan al-Ahmar in the occupied West Bank lies in a corridor that Israel plans to use to link illegal Israeli settlements. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/KAofZ6t

Russia’s Lavrov in South Africa for talks amid Western debate

South Africa has remained neutral on Russia's war in Ukraine but is a strategic military and trade partner for Moscow. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cOnV96A

France, Germany renew alliance strained amid war in Ukraine

The two countries' leaders show a united front after the war in Ukraine exposed diverging approaches on key issues. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/uYvTWlO

Netanyahu fires top minister after Israel’s Supreme Court order

Israel's prime minister removes Aryeh Deri, who served as health and interior minister, after court decision. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jM0Arh3

First opposition rally in six years excites Tanzanian politicians

President Hassan's decision to end a six-year ban on political gatherings has been lauded by the opposition. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/73hpyWz

Nine killed in shooting near LA after Lunar New Year festival

LA County Sheriff’s Department says shooting occurred in Monterey Park, a city home to a large Asian population. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/GDbWweA

The Ukrainians using embroidery to stand up to Russia

How artists, volunteers and designers turned a Ukrainian folk blouse and craft into symbols of defiance. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/pJizB6A

India asks YouTube, Twitter to block links of BBC film on Modi

The documentary critical of PM Modi's role in the deadly 2002 Gujarat riots draws the ire of Indian government. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/gmYPxTp

Canada says it will repatriate 23 of its citizens from Syria

Move comes after the citizens, currently detained in camps for ISIL family members in Syria, challenged Ottawa in court. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6Su1350

UN envoy says ‘progress’ made on Afghan women’s rights

Amina Mohammed, who held talks with the Taliban tells Al Jazeera some progress made but much remains to be done. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/sAMGSFi

Jacinda Ardern, the public servant

The resignation of New Zealand's prime minister shows humility and empathy still have a place in politics. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/T0ESVUR

Palestinian man shot dead in occupied West Bank

The Palestinian Ministry of Health said on Saturday that 42-year-old Tariq Maali was shot in the city of Ramallah. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/eqTIhiD

Iran condemns EU vote over ‘terrorist’ designation for IRGC

Response from Tehran on Thursday's move has ranged from defiance to warnings of consequences for Europe. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/la7zuHg

I have low vision, so I built an app to help others like me

Adjustable smartphone camera filters change how things look, helping users see more easily. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wQMlJqu

Mapping the battle for Bakhmut

Al Jazeera charts six months of assaults on Bakhmut as fighting intensifies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Nbmh7F0

Why Biden’s chip war on China is straining US alliances

A battle over chips with China is testing the unity that the US and its allies have shown over Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/tdAu9v8

Blast derails passenger train in Pakistan’s Balochistan: Report

Bomb blast derails train in the southwestern province, says official, adding that at least eight people are injured. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jY1iOb5

Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur crashes out of the Australian Open

Jabeur beaten by French Open finalist Vondrousova; Djokovic, Murray through in men's draw. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/nyltLiQ

Kenyan security forces kill 10 suspected al-Shabab fighters

Kenya has suffered attacks for a decade as retribution for joining the peacekeeping force fighting al-Shabab in Somalia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ArXjklg

India to ‘encourage greater investments’ in crisis-hit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's worst-ever economic crisis is seeing a shortage of foreign currency, runaway inflation and steep recession. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/OvcYam1

French workers, angered by Macron’s pension plan, strike en masse

Hundreds of thousands walk off in protest against the government's plan to raise the pension age to 62. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XtlU4L8

Cyber-crime gangs' earnings slide as victims refuse to pay

New research points to a positive trend with ransomware gangs' profits dropping 40% in 2022. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/AbwvX2L

Are the US and Europe uniting or drifting apart?

The war in Ukraine brought Europe and the US closer, but domestic realities may be pulling them apart. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/P7Xg9OR

Ethiopia says talk of birr devaluation “completely unfounded”

Ethiopia has a managed exchange rate for the birr, whose official value to the dollar is half the black market rate. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/q7wOaIl

Eight-year-old Indian diamond heiress becomes Jain monk

Girl who stood to inherit multimillion-dollar diamond fortune has instead been inducted as nun to the religious order. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/CEjot3Q

Germany heads for showdown over tanks for Ukraine

US defence secretary Lloyd Austin to meet new German defence minister a day before allies meet to discuss military aid. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/MQg5IG7

Who was Denys Monastyrskyy, Ukraine’s interior minister?

Monastyrskyy, 42, was killed in a helicopter crash on the outskirts of Kyiv while en route to the front lines. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hbmKsNr

Lavrov hails Moscow-Beijing ties, accuses US of provocations

Russia's top diplomat says the West is searching for ways to anger China on a host of issues including Taiwan and Tibet. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Z5Fp9zD

AI image creator faces UK and US legal challenges

Getty Images, one of the worlds biggest picture agencies, is taking action against Stability AI. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/0jrN2ut

Gambian vice president dies after ‘short illness’ in India

Joof was the fourth deputy to serve under President Barrow since his 2016 win against former strongman Yahya Jammeh. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/p0eR9n8

Helicopter crash kills 16, including Ukraine interior minister

Crash near nursery in the town of Brovary kills at least 16 people, including Denys Monastyrskyy and three children. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/OdLpthH

Another Khan party-led provincial assembly dissolved in Pakistan

After Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa legislature dissolved as part of ex-PM Imran Khan's bid to force early national polls. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ODmoNq6

Pakistan PM seeks India talks on ‘burning issues such as Kashmir’

Pakistan PM Sharif expresses willingness for talks with India; asks UAE to play a role in resolving differences. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Jw8HbB

Nick Cave criticises AI attempt to write Nick Cave lyrics: 'This song sucks'

The musician responds after a popular chatbot produces lyrics "in the style of Nick Cave". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/PaXxqu6

Former Wagner Group fighter seeks asylum in Norway

Andrey Medvedev says he ran away from Wagner in July after witnessing the killings and mistreatment of other fighters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Y8JKlme

Fiji military chief concerned over new PM’s ‘sweeping changes’

The statement by the head of Fiji's military stirred anxiety in the Pacific nation that has seen four coups in 35 years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/uHpYVdE

HRW accuses Bangladesh police unit of ‘rampant’ Rohingya abuse

Rights group says the Armed Police Battalion is engaged in extortion, harassment and wrongful arrests of the refugees. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hHKGupv

African musicians converge in Senegal for annual awards ceremony

The event was the eighth edition of AFRIMA and the first to be held in a French-speaking country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/0AKLUG4

Burkina Faso: 50 women abducted by suspected rebels

Burkina Faso has been struggling to contain violence by armed groups with links to al-Qaeda and ISIL (ISIS) since 2015. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/mfTBC8Q

What is Martin Luther King Jr Day and why is it celebrated?

Al Jazeera takes a look at this federal holiday and what it means in the United States. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/KWER5Zl

Firms in Europe, US helping Myanmar manufacture arms, report says

Rights experts urge countries to take action against firms helping Myanmar's military produce weapons used in abuses. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FUCispf

Who is – and who is not – attending the World Economic Forum?

Some 2,700 leaders from 130 countries, including 52 heads of state and government, will be at the meeting in Davos. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2IBZwRg

Grim task of identifying the dead begins after Nepal plane crash

Gov't to probe Yeti Airlines flight that crashed on way from Kathmandu to Pokhara with 72 on board, killing at least 68. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/eGuihrx

How drones could be the future of Indian farming

Companies in India are encouraging farmers to switch to drones - but is that working? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/r30JdFD

Analysis: Akbari execution signals rising Iran tensions with West

The execution of the former deputy defence minister has led to a backlash from the UK, where he had held citizenship. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FCGKZ89

Israel soldier killed in grenade accident: Military

Three others were wounded in the incident, according to the Israeli army, with one said to be in a serious condition. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2al7fAB

VR headset prices high as Apple bides its time

New devices from Meta and HTC cost more than £1,000, but all eyes are on rumoured Apple glasses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/EcpnXSV

Israeli forces kill Palestinian ‘after argument’ near Ramallah

Ahmed Kahla, 45, is the 13th Palestinian to be killed by Israelis in 15 days. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/J2vYqLx

Russia’s frenzied fight for Ukraine’s strategic eastern towns

Capturing Bakhmut would be a tremendous 'morale booster' for the Russian war effort after a series of setbacks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jTbLdgf

UK pledges to provide battle tanks to Ukraine

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promises to send Challenger 2 tanks after phone call with Ukraine leader Zelenskyy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/z6rteuS

Greta Thunberg joins anti-coal activists to save German village

Activists march in Luetzerath against a plan to tear down the village to build a coal mine extension. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/13e7LPR

Former Bolsonaro justice minister arrested over Brazil riots

Anderson Torres was Brasilia security chief when rioters attacked government buildings in the city. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/0n3lNHY

Tunisia: Anti-gov’t protests take place on revolution anniversary

Demonstrators in Tunis marked 12 years since the Arab Spring revolution erupted across the region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zVJHYxh

Two Palestinians shot dead by Israel troops in occupied West Bank

The deaths bring this year's Palestinian toll to 12 as Israel has been engaged in deadly raids for nearly a year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/BafNnhF

Sri Lanka to slash military by a third to cut costs

The bankrupt country says it will reduce army personnel to 135,000 by next year and 100,000 by 2030. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bMGw3za

Belarus could join war if Ukraine ‘invades’, says Russia

Moscow warns of 'collective response' to any attack on Russia or Belarus, as allies prepare to stage joint drills. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3efbtQl

Tunisia increasingly isolated under Saied as US loses interest

The president has tried to look abroad to get the country out of its economic crisis, without much success. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/gaVrIOu

Astronomers find Milky Way galaxy’s most-distant stars

Astronomers found 208 stars of which the furthest is 1.08 million light years from Earth. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Rm4Poxp

India urged to close airspace to Myanmar warplanes after attacks

Fortify Rights said Myanmar's air force 'dropped bombs on both sides of the Myanmar-India border' in raids this week. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Ysrg9qc

What’s behind the computer glitch that grounded US flights?

Thousands of domestic and international flights were disrupted on Wednesday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/N8PyG3J

Macron will not seek Algeria’s ‘forgiveness’ for colonialism

Macron has prodded and soothed over the French occupation throughout his political career. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jzcO1mh

Middle East round-up: Iran sends two more men to the gallows

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/dZYKiEN

Iran says ex-official had role in death of nuclear scientist

Iran's news agency claims Alireza Akbari is implicated in the 2020 assassination of a top military scientist. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XTfIqF3

UAE names oil company chief to lead UN’s COP 28 climate talks

Sultan al-Jaber, CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Co, will preside over the next round of climate talks in Dubai. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RbPXOyJ

Israel kills Palestinian man ‘standing on roof’ of his home

Sameer Aslan, 41, was killed during an Israeli army raid on the Qalandiya refugee camp in occupied East Jerusalem. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zDuYfeP

Turkish Medical Association chief convicted on ‘terror’ charge

Sebnem Korur Fincanci sentenced to nearly three years in prison for disseminating 'terror organisation propaganda'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/OeBWVr9

Austria drops bogus ‘terrorism’ charges against Muslim academic

Farid Hafez tells Al Jazeera the accusations against him aimed to 'silence' critics of Austria's anti-Muslim measures. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/GzLarjJ

Flying boats and other tech for cleaner shipping

The shipping industry is experimenting with foils, sails and fuel to make itself less carbon intensive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/v2djKgB

Uganda declares end of Ebola after 4-month outbreak

The country discharged its last known Ebola patient from hospital in December 2022 and has passed WHO's 42-day timeline. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2JLiZX9

Iraq’s ‘Arabian Gulf Cup’ tournament name sparks anger in Iran

Tehran complains to FIFA over Iraq's use of the name for a waterway that separates Iran and several Arab states. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6WdYaxq

Nigeria’s GT Bank fined in UK over money-laundering failures

Financial watchdog says GT Bank, a repeat offender, has not disputed the findings and agreed to settle. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Jp4HPn9

Iran protests: Facebook wrong to remove 'death to Khamenei' posts, board finds

Use of the slogan "death to Khamenei" in Persian did not break guidelines, a review finds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/xSMeXpF

As Ukraine war drags on, Russia promises stronger military

Top Russian generals pledge to bolster the Russian army amid criticism of military failures. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cswJnGh

Brazil’s failed coup is a nightmare revisited

'Liberal' democracies that happily worked with Bolsonaro should have known better. You can't play nice with fascists. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/iVjvFhk

Photos: Ladakh herders struggle on the frontier of climate crisis

The Himalayan region's sparsely populated villages witness shifting weather patterns that have altered people's lives. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ZDPnG0

After the World Cup, Qatar looks to revive its stock market

Qatar is turning its attention to diversifying its economy away from gas. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/IJQOfP7

England counts down to western Europe’s first satellite launch

Virgin Orbit to send satellites up from UK on a modified Boeing 747 with a rocket attached under its wing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/WNozGe6

Armed group abducts 32 people from southern Nigeria train station

The incident comes a month after a train service in the north, which was shut after a March 2022 attack, resumed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/mdlG8K5

Bosnian Serbs award Putin with medal of honour

Separatist leader awards Russian president with medal for 'patriotic concern' for Bosnia's Republika Srpska entity. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/nlfZgJx

New Chinese foreign minister heads to Africa for first trip

The new foreign minister's visit follows in the footsteps of his predecessors over the last three decades. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xf0iW3z

Iraq’s moment in the football sun

After years of devastation, it feels good to see Iraq celebrated internationally — as the host of the Arabian Gulf Cup. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/YQtXPLe

Powerful earthquake hits Vanuatu, triggers tsunami warning

Tsunami warning issued for parts of the South Pacific Ocean region after 7.0 magnitude quake hits Vanuatu. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Y2n8yPw

Barbara Walters and the curse of celebrity journalism

Walters' success has encouraged a fixation with the famous and infamous in journalism. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/MtJk6Pd

NATO turns down Serbia’s request to deploy troops in Kosovo

Peacekeepers reject Belgrade's request to send up to 1,000 police and army personnel to Kosovo following clashes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/LpZh15C

Deq: The tattooist preserving the ink of a disappearing culture

In Diyarbakır, Turkey, one 24-year-old is documenting an ancient practice and popularising it among a new generation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/DRqL0cl

Dozens killed after buses collide in central Senegal

The accident took place near Kaffrine in central Senegal, emergency services said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/K9r7G5E

Pakistan’s finance minister to meet IMF delegation in Geneva

IMF has yet to approve the release of $1.1bn originally due to be disbursed in November last year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Rofrxkd

Deschamps extends contract as France head coach until 2026

Didier Deschamps agrees to remain in the role for three-and-a-half more years, ending speculation about his future. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/UZ4LDIb

Billionaire Jack Ma to cede control of China’s Ant Group

Business magnate Jack Ma who controlled over 50 percent of the fintech giant's shares will now hold just 6.2 percent. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4WGb8jq

China suspends social media accounts of COVID policy critics

China has suspended or closed hundreds of social media accounts critical of the government’s COVID-19 policies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/vSz3uVR

Wikipedia owner denies Saudi infiltration claim

Two human rights groups accused Riyadh of using agents to "promote positive content" on the site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/HmgDU4C

Five dead after boat carrying migrants sinks off Tunisia’s coast

An overcrowded boat carrying migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean has capsized off the coast of Sfax. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/w6AnIga

What’s next for global real estate in the year ahead?

As rate rises hit borrowers, we ask if the global housing market is heading for a painful downturn. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PelzYVo

Albin Kurti: Can Kosovo bond with its ethnic Serbs?

Kosovo’s prime minister discusses the latest ethnic tensions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/EsXVJMj

US bank Silvergate hit with $8bn in crypto withdrawals

The bank has had to sell $5.2bn in assets to cover two-thirds of its customers withdrawing their deposits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/xt0Ww2S

Why is Canada banning foreign homebuyers?

Canada says new law aims to make housing more affordable but experts say other measures would better reduce high costs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/en1UNVx

What awaits Ukraine in 2023?

Ukrainians are confident they will win the war, but fears of a renewed Russian offensive in 2023 are growing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RbAU6TZ

Armed fighters kill six during village raid in Somalia

The attack targeted a village in Hirshabelle State, which Somalia's army captured from al-Shabab last week. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/p0P1BkS

Italy’s football star Gianluca Vialli dies aged 58

Vialli, who played with Sampdoria, Juventus and Chelsea, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2017. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/mbEyAXN

Uganda’s Ebola outbreak nearly under control, says Africa CDC

The continental health body says the Ebola outbreak will be over if no new cases are reported in Uganda by January 10. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lYyC46a

Kenya’s ‘swap and go’ electric motorbikes

Kenya’s motorbike riders are getting eco-friendly alternatives thanks to a new generation of electric vehicles. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Bxwz7Ul

France backs envoy despite Burkina pressure for withdrawal

France's foreign ministry is standing by its ambassador amid mounting anti-French sentiment in Burkina Faso. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6k4xSyj

Mali escapes sanctions over detention of 46 Ivorian soldiers

The Ivorian troops were arrested at the Bamako airport on July 10, with the Malians accusing them of being mercenaries. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/nDiNI9k

Planetary Justice: Climate liability and nature’s legal rights

earthrise explores how the law is granting rights to nature and holding multinationals to account. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/sopd2ug

Putin puts warship armed with hypersonic missiles on combat duty

The Admiral Gorshkov frigate will sail to the Atlantic and Indian oceans, Moscow says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/OxrIyjJ

Senior Philippine police urged to resign to ‘cleanse’ force

Authorities ask hundreds of senior officers to resign in government crackdown on police involved in drugs trade. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/0nGfoy8

Porn website age checks introduced in Louisiana

US adult industry campaigners argue the law is the wrong solution. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1m8KGp5

Archbishop says desecration of Jerusalem cemetery a ‘hate crime’

Anglican Archbishop Hosam Naoum says Israel is facing 'religious radicalism' as Christian graves are vandalised. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/CzrhV3R

Gadgets unveiled at CES but Russia is banned

Thousands have come to Las Vegas for one of the world's largest technology shows. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/53Yvlg6

After months of calm, Yemen looks anxiously to the new year

A six month truce set the tone for 2022, with Yemen's warring parties largely avoiding direct conflict. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/7uNBMjJ

Can a Republican win the US presidency in 2024?

Donald Trump is the biggest obstacle on the Republican Party's path to the White House. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/aNM6wZC

Nigeria to pay extra $4bn if loan-bond swap is denied: Buhari

Some lawmakers had questioned the plan to convert $53bn in central bank overdrafts into 40-year bonds. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3PfZi4p

Israeli forces kill Palestinian teenager in Bethlehem

Adam Ayyad, 15, was killed during an Israeli army raid on the Dheisheh refugee camp in Bethlehem. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/vUDLi0G

Making Her Future: A multitalented woman in Gabon

A modern, cross-national young African woman runs a portfolio of careers in Gabon and looks towards her future. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ENroDMg

Two children killed in Kashmir blast day after four gunned down

Five-year-old boy and 12-year-old girl die in the blast a day after four people were gunned down by suspected rebels. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/KNc4V62

Senegalese lawmakers get 6-month jail term for colleague assault

Amadou Niang and Massata Samb were ordered to pay more than $8,000 in compensation to fellow MP Amy Ndiaye Gniby. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/M35eNw6

Searching for Oman: Towards a disconnected 2023

Last month, I tried to recreate the serenity of a past camping trip in Oman by disconnecting from the internet. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6hYqXxw

Which countries have placed COVID curbs on travellers from China?

Governments cite lack of information from Beijing on variants as they express concerns over a new wave of infections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/qJyvfrc

Four dead in midair helicopter collision in Australia

One helicopter appeared to be taking off and other landing when they collided near Sea World theme park in Queensland. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XNsdJAm

Dubai drops 30 percent tax on alcohol to woo tourists, expats

The changes took effect on Sunday and will run for a one-year trial period, according to domestic media. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/aUcYOsk

Power outages at Philippine airports disrupt travel for thousands

Hundreds of flights to and from Manila halted due to air traffic control malfunction, stranding passengers at airports. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ib9Wcva

Tight security as Lula set to be sworn in as Brazil’s president

Veteran leader taking office for 3rd term facing challenge of uniting nation polarised under predecessor Jair Bolsonaro. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/tTIo4Sk

Photos: New Year 2023 celebrations around the world

From New Zealand to New York City, revellers welcome 2023 with confetti, fireworks and dancing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/sYnVOtN

Croatia adopts euro, enters borderless Europe club on New Year

The Balkan nation bids farewell to its kuna currency as it enters Europe's passport-free Schengen zone. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/gZReDxj

Stampede during New Year fireworks kills at least nine in Uganda

At least nine people die in a shopping mall crush as revellers rang in the New Year in capital Kampala, police said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/HpojrPK

2022 gave us a new social media autocrat

Will 2023 give us a revolution that will topple him? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/UiJVKXh

Colombia agrees ceasefire with main armed groups: President

President Gustavo Petro announces ceasefire with five largest armed groups to support peace talks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jZmfWqT