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ChatGPT banned in Italy over privacy concerns

The country's data-protection regulator has serious privacy concerns over the technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/CE3yb2G

Plunging coca prices create ‘humanitarian emergency’ in Colombia

Advocates say farmers are ‘going hungry’ as the illicit drug market shifts to synthetic products and other countries. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/o4h9JOp

What is an indictment? All to know about Donald Trump’s case

All the key questions surrounding former US president's legal case answered. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/saBguZV

Reactions to Donald Trump’s indictment

The charges come as Trump seeks the Republican nomination to run again in 2024. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ytGWJoO

Google faces new multi-billion advertising lawsuit

The case seeks £3.4bn in compensation for publishers from the search giant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/NlLed4I

Alarm after Taliban arrests girls’ school activist amid crackdown

Matiullah Wesa, an advocate for girls' education, is arrested as the Taliban cracks down on women's rights activists. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FjknXgi

Gold smugglers use South African banks, bribes to launder money

Staff at three major banks were on the payroll of ‘Mo Dollars’, an accomplice of gold smuggler Simon Rudland. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/whu3xYR

One Pakistani woman’s battle to marry of her own free will

In 1996, a court case between a father and daughter would ask: Could Pakistani women choose their own husbands? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hjeZPKg

Rapidly melting Antarctic ice could affect oceans ‘for centuries’

Scientists warn deep ocean water flows from the Antarctic could decline by 40 percent by 2050. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/fk7Wuad

NHS Highland reprimand for HIV patient email data breach

An error by NHS Highland led to all recipients of an email being able to see personal addresses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/70EKv6c

Austria’s far-right lawmakers walk out of Zelenskyy speech

The group said they were protesting because the speech violated Austria's principle of neutrality. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/VlOEqtX

Despite sanctions, EU keeps on doing business with Russia

Much trade still flows between the bloc's 27 countries and Russia, partly because some are unwilling to take a hit. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/fRYy9cz

Israel urged to release Palestine prisoner diagnosed with cancer

Palestinian rights group Addameer says Walid Daqqa's health is deteriorating, accusing Israel of neglect. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/D3tkp2r

For real climate justice, it’s time for a food revolution

Climate finance and innovation need to focus on agriculture - now - if the planet is to withstand global warming. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Ml0u4eO

Sri Lanka slashes fuel prices after IMF bailout, says minister

Energy minister says different categories of petrol and diesel to be sold at 8 percent to 26 percent lower prices. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/b3MjgWz

Deadly migrant centre fire in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico: What we know

At least 38 people were killed after a fire broke out at a detention facility in Mexico near the US border. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zA5WrdE

Israelis need to see through the biggest lie of all

Israel cannot be a ‘Jewish state’ and a democracy, an occupier and a liberal society. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/HlyAYRn

The Taliban needs to start an intra-Afghan dialogue but with who?

Inclusivity is important, but more important is not to bring back corrupt officials from the previous government. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ZbkNVfs

Myanmar parades military and issues warning to “terrorists”

An Al Jazeera crew was allowed into Myanmar to witness a huge military parade, as its leader issued a warning. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Cj6tARS

Pirates board Danish-owned ship in dreaded Gulf of Guinea

The tanker was attacked in the Gulf of Guinea, seen as one of the world's most dangerous shipping routes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xOe3grv

Fire at migrant detention facility in Mexico kills 39 men

Another 29 detainees were injured in the blaze that broke out at a holding centre in Ciudad Juarez near US border. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hiz2ZLR

Decades of deadly gun violence in US schools

Nashville shooting that killed six is the latest school attack to raise questions about easy access to assault weapons. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Evk5t6L

Iraqi parliament passes controversial vote law amendments

Move will increase the size of electoral districts, a decision widely supported by the country's Iran-backed coalition. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/l4tibEn

German transport workers stage one of largest strikes in decades

Employees are demanding better pay and working conditions as inflation weakens living standards. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/GrTalN9

El Salvador: A nation under hypnosis

After a year of President Bukele's state of emergency, a 'new reality' is settling into the country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/T3IyBE9

Alibaba founder Jack Ma makes rare public appearance in China

The return of China's best-known entrepreneur may help quell concerns of private sector after regulatory crackdown. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cxK13i7

History Illustrated: Russia and Ukraine, a history of violence

Putin thinks Ukraine belongs to Russia based on what happened 1,000 years ago. The Ukrainians could not disagree more. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FgNAdIO

Burkina Faso halts France 24 broadcasts after al-Qaeda interview

Paris and Ouagadougou's relations have deteriorated sharply since Burkinabe military seized power in an October coup. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/7UfhpYG

Sudan’s military leader Burhan backs democratic transition

General al-Burhan reiterates the army will be brought under a civilian-led government as talks on army reforms kick off. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9WabR6q

NATO condemns Putin for ‘dangerous’ nuclear rhetoric

Kyiv seeks UN Security Council meeting after Putin announces his country will station tactical nuclear arms in Belarus. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/wMRBIG7

Polls open in Cuba for legislative elections

More than eight million voters will be choosing the National Assembly for a five-year term amid an economic crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5ViWv69

Photos: Indian Muslims celebrate the beginning of Ramadan

The social and cultural customs of India give the holy month of Ramadan a distinct identity. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/QBRUPIl

The German Greens and the ills of green party politics

The Green Party should be held to account for its political compromises on the climate agenda, but not abandoned. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3qesNpC

Iran, Syria condemn US attacks on Iran-linked facilities

Tehran says the US attacks hit civilian targets and constituted a violation of international law and Syrian sovereignty. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/i9pBbul

Qatari Sheikh Jassim submits new bid for Man United: UK media

The banker has placed a second-round offer for the English football giants, UK media report. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/OH1rFJ0

Ukraine ‘managing to stabilise’ situation around Bakhmut

Ukrainian military's top commander says his forces are pushing back Russian assault on city in the Donbas region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/C5OcXvx

At least 23 killed in Mississippi tornado, storms

The death toll is expected to rise as search and rescue efforts continue across storm-stricken areas. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9pbuNJI

It is time to phase out fossil fuels

We call on world leaders to come together and commit to start phasing out fossil fuels immediately. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/g05LOpV

US lawsuit takes aim at ‘weapon of choice’ for stalkers

Cheriena Ben is among plaintiffs in a US class-action lawsuit alleging Apple AirTags facilitate stalking and violence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/NWIsCZ7

LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr warns Egypt users of police-run accounts

Grindr says police are using fake accounts and taking over real accounts from members who have been arrested. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/am6T0Ev

King Charles’s France visit postponed amid pension protests

French president condemns violence that erupted in protests against raising citizens' retirement age from 62 to 64. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/WadeXS2

Hotel Rwanda hero Paul Rusesabagina’s prison sentence commuted

Rusesabagina, who was serving a 25-year sentence in Rwanda on 'terrorism' charges, is expected to be freed on Saturday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/q0EOvhT

Kamala Harris to discuss China influence, debt distress in Africa

The US has unleashed a charm offensive in Africa under President Biden as it seeks to rival Russia and China. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/iRAXuxC

Bangladesh investigative journalist’s brother ‘beaten with rods’

Zulkarnain Saer Khan was part of Al Jazeera's investigation that unearthed corruption at the highest level of power. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/S1EwNdL

Afghanistan and Pakistan set to play first T20I cricket series

Neighbours set to square off at match played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/8gfM1JN

Rwanda has to investigate killings of opposition members

On this Right to Truth Day, I want justice for all those who lost their lives while fighting for a democratic Rwanda. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ngkYovU

Charles de Gaulle terminal blocked amid French pension protests

French people are angry that the government is lifting the retirement age, and doing so without a parliamentary vote. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/H6sr7ja

Nigerian senator found guilty of trafficking man to UK for kidney

Ekweremadu, a former Nigerian deputy senate president, was pronounced guilty alongside his wife and a doctor. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/olhb5VP

Why are Kenya and Uganda cracking down on LGBTQ rights?

A new law passed in Uganda appears to be the first to outlaw merely identifying as LGBTQ, a rights group says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Ru2STGI

Equatorial Guinea confirms eight more Marburg cases – WHO

Recent cases of Marburg disease have also been reported in Cameroon and Tanzania, according to the WHO. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/fuY0xSX

Sex trafficking will only increase while buying sex is legal

Countries serious about ending the heinous crime of trafficking should consider implementing the Nordic model. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/sJTtRHe

Tear gas, clashes as Lebanese outraged over economic crisis

Protesters try to break through a fence leading to the government headquarters in central Beirut. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zp3JtRm

Ex-Germany, Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil announces retirement

The former Real Madrid and Arsenal player was a key member of Germany's World Cup-winning side in Brazil in 2014. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/DQvfeiF

Listen to Ramadan greetings in different languages

As the Muslim holy month of Ramadan is about to begin, here is how to wish someone Ramadan Mubarak in various languages. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/P2M6O0l

The new Palestinian resistance groups in the occupied West Bank

New Palestinian armed groups are emerging in the occupied West Bank and challenging the Israeli occupation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9mJs3P8

South Korea says North Korea test-fired cruise missiles

Wednesday's launch comes about a week after Pyongyang test-fired its largest and most powerful missile, a Hwasong-17. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/OiS5srh

Bard: Google's rival to ChatGPT launches for over-18s

The tech giant is rolling out its new AI chatbot, called Bard, to users in the US and UK first. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/EjfAInD

Activists do Bamako-Ouagadougou walk to urge Mali-Burkina union

The prime ministers of Mali and Burkina Faso say they will examine the idea of creating a federation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/fKsW2l1

Italian anarchist in solitary confinement warns of his death

Alfredo Cospito's hunger strike began last October in protest against a harsh and controversial regime known as 41-bis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/yjguEPR

Greta Thunberg, climate activists greenlighted to sue Sweden

Sweden needs to cut emissions by at least 6.5 to 9.4 million tonnes of CO2 per year starting from 2019, lawsuit says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/m0rawPE

Is Iraq’s sectarian quota system holding the country back?

A legacy of the US occupation, the muhasasa system sees political positions divided among different religious sects. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PRsJbVk

Winnie the Pooh film dumped in Hong Kong amid censorship claims

Cancellation of screenings of British horror film prompts speculation decision relates to sensitives around Xi Jinping. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/g5FCL4s

Legacy of the Iraq War

“The war in Iraq continues to have repercussions for its people.” from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/71KPkjH

Analysis: Iran’s influence prevents Iraq’s Arab reintegration

Ties between Iraq and the Gulf Arab monarchies have warmed in recent years, but Iran ultimately has more influence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/BqLrE6X

An ICC warrant against Putin is good – and hypocritical

It's good that the ICC has charged Putin with war crimes. But what about the blood on the hands of the US and Israel? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/wRZJOHb

In Morocco’s mountains, villagers hold onto ancient traditions

Communal granaries have disappeared across North Africa, but Amazigh villagers in Morocco are trying to preserve them. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lrCMOix

Abu Ghraib survivor: Taking the hood off 20 years after Iraq war

A former detainee at the notorious Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq recounts the horror and pain of his incarceration. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Phx4GzJ

Afghan women deserve a Nobel Peace Prize

Under the Taliban regime, Afghan women are facing growing hostility and restrictions, but they continue to resist. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/h1eJaWw

Syria’s Assad in UAE for second post-quake Gulf visit

The trip – al-Assad's second to the oil-rich country in as many years – comes after a visit to Oman last month. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6feQPRw

Rape as a weapon of war against asylum seekers

Disturbing reports of sexual assault in the Darién Gap reveal yet another horrifying aspect of border warfare. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/X28ufq1

Kuwait court nullifies 2022 vote, reinstates previous parliament

Last year's polls saw opposition members clinch 28 out of 50 seats, giving them a parliamentary majority. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/VU8mT6d

Qatar charges ex-finance minister with bribery, embezzlement

Al-Emadi will face a criminal trial following his 2021 arrest over embezzlement allegations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/CjsU4SZ

Cyclone Freddy death toll in southeast Africa surpasses 500

World Meteorological Organization says Cyclone Freddy, which started in February, is likely the longest-ever. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/fFeXatZ

Gender equality isn’t possible without abortion and contraception

Access to reproductive health protects women and girls, uplifts them and allows them to prosper. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/uNPYGdH

Donald Trump says he expects to be arrested on Tuesday

The twice-impeached former US president allegedly paid hush money to a porn star before the 2016 US election. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Ae4aTkB

Russian attacks continue after ICC arrest warrant for Putin

Strikes on multiple fronts, including capital Kyiv and the western Lviv province, come hours after ICC's announcement. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6vctJ0n

Top Egypt, Turkey diplomats hold first Cairo talks in a decade

Diplomatic relations to be upgraded to ambassador level 'as soon as possible', say foreign ministers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/GtMX8qB

The woman who could be Nigeria’s first elected female governor

Aishatu Dahiru is seeking to make history as Nigeria's first elected female governor, in Saturday's election. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RCgyvAS

Nigeria local elections open in shadow of contested national vote

New governors are being chosen for 28 states as opposition continues to reject victory of President-elect Bola Tinubu. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/wiNm0Fs

Malian PM: If Mali is a ‘sick man’, is France a failed doctor?

Choguel Kokalla Maiga on Mali's security crisis, defence cooperation with Russia and the pending constitutional reform. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/uRym5ZN

Mobile court offers rare chance of justice for DRC rape victims

Multiple armed groups are active in eastern DR Congo, fuelling a long-running sexual violence crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ugsFJj

‘Catastrophic insecurity’: 10 million children in Sahel need aid

UNICEF says the number of children in extreme jeopardy has doubled since 2020. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/D50vNmR

UN extends Afghanistan mission by another year

The United Nations Security Council renews UNAMA and asks for recommendations on working with the Taliban-ruled country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/esafAQC

Wagner convict fighters recount horror, thrill of Ukraine war

Mercenary company is accused of using convicts freed from prison in 'human-wave attacks' during Russia's invasion. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5NwD3Oj

‘Demonising refugees’: UK plan to stop boat migration draws fire

Critics say proposed bill goes against international law and will end up in court if pushed through parliament. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/CwNQvkH

What lessons does Florida offer for Republicans and Democrats?

The state has swung from Democrat to Republican in a matter of years. Is it a bellwether for the national stage in 2024? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/7owexYr

Surge in executions of drug offenders in 2022, more on death row

The surge in executions for drug-related offences came despite a global shift towards abolition. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/W5fOIh3

US releases video of Black Sea drone incident with Russian jet

Pentagon says footage shows Russian Su-27 approaching the back of MQ-9 drone and beginning to release fuel as it passes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/gO469to

TikTok to be banned on UK government phones

The company has denied passing users' information to the Chinese government. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/WxBQL13

Photos: Ukraine holds Bakhmut as Russia attacks relentlessly

Russian troops must go through Bakhmut to push deeper into eastern Donetsk, which Moscow seeks to control fully. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/l8RsNbq

Erdogan hints Turkey may ratify Finland’s NATO membership

Turkey and Hungary are the only NATO members that are yet to ratify the accession of Finland and Sweden. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ZTvfPlC

Nevada lithium mine breaks ground despite Indigenous opposition

Activists say the project threatens delicate ecosystems, while proponents say it is key to Biden's green energy agenda. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2jnsRGb

Sri Lanka unions stage strike to protest against IMF bailout plan

Public sector workers demand the government roll back high taxes imposed as a precondition to unlock $2.9bn IMF loan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/GReE6jK

Thousands of Senegal opposition supporters begin 3-day protest

Tensions are growing in Senegal as President Macky Sall could vie for a controversial third term in the 2024 election. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/80rjvo5

Japan parliament expels YouTuber MP who never came to work

YouTuber-turned-lawmaker GaaSyy was elected last July but failed to attend a single session. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/QIqHNm5

Meta layoffs: Facebook-owner to cut 10,000 staff

In addition to the 10,000 jobs being lost, 5,000 open roles at the company will be left unfilled. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Koqc8d6

Elderly Swiss women take government to court over climate

European Court of Human Rights to hear case brought by women aged about 70 who say officials must do more. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/G60OPQm

Two Pakistani policemen killed in attacks on census teams

No claim of responsibility for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa attacks which took place as country carries out its seventh census. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PxlpTWY

Lahore most polluted city, Pakistan third among countries: Survey

IQAir report says India and Pakistan experienced the worst air quality in the Central and South Asian regions in 2022. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/8DQaLtU

Controversial Willow oil project in Alaska: Here’s what to know

US government decision to greenlight ConocoPhillips Alaska’s $8bn Willow oil project received praise and condemnation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RgSWkQh

As Russia’s war drags, Ukraine’s nail bars provide joy and work

A Ukrainian couple operates a chain of nail salons, providing employment for IDPs and a sense of normality for clients. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/UYaIDWs

Storm Freddy kills 15 in Malawi, Mozambique

Freddy, one of the strongest storms ever recorded in the southern hemisphere, ravages Southern Africa. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lnx6S5y

Oscars 2023: The key moments from the Academy Awards ceremony

In a night of historic wins, Al Jazeera takes a look at the key moments that shaped the Oscars this year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Ylxd20f

Travel under the influencers

Instead of being a mind-opening experience, travel in the influencer age has become an exercise in self-conceit. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/EuNAr96

HSBC swoops in to rescue UK arm of Silicon Valley Bank

The Bank of England and government worked all night to secure a deal involving no taxpayer money. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/eVXdEaO

China to hold GCC-Iran summit: Report

China aims to follow up on its diplomatic success last week in negotiating an agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/P6jVLsw

Thousands rally in new Greece protests over train crash

Demonstrators demand punishment for those responsible for train collision that killed 57 people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jw4f9Av

Iran signals US prisoner exchange could be close

US official denies claims by Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian that an initial deal has been reached. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1UdaZGu

Russia-Ukraine: Reflections of War

Ukrainian producer Dmytro Prytulenko reflects on a year of war following Russia’s invasion in 2022. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1gvGh5M

The Saudi-Iran détente and its regional implications

What the normalisation between two regional powers means and does not mean. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/SpjalnO

Three wounded in Israeli air attacks on central, west Syria

At least three soldiers were wounded in an attack carried out on Sunday morning. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/uhCS1Fo

Israeli forces kill three Palestinians in occupied West Bank

Israeli army says 'gunmen opened fire' at an army position west of Nablus and their soldiers responded with 'live fire'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jdLMvVl

UK protest backs health staff as doctors prepare to strike

Tens of thousands of junior doctors are set to strike in England on Monday for three days amid pay dispute. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ZOIxQ3K

Wagner mercenary chief demands more ammunition for Bakhmut battle

Chief of Russian mercenary group says his forces are close to the centre of front-line city in eastern Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/7ure3Im

More than 1,000 refugees brought ashore in Italy rescues

Italian coastguard says it is wrapping up a large rescue operation that began after three boats were spotted off Italy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5DvLAEM

What to expect after Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to restore ties

The deal could have wide-ranging consequences but building on it, analysts say, will prove the main challenge. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/L1jHfeV

Indonesia’s Merapi volcano erupts, blankets villages in ash

At least eight villages near the volcano have been affected by volcanic ash. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/A6G5gko

Blast in northern Afghanistan kills at least one

The explosion happened in Mazar-i-Sharif, the capital of the Balkh province, during an award event for journalists. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ixbVGL8

West still welcoming Ukrainian refugees, but challenges lie ahead

Two Berliners share their different experiences playing host, as analysts say support for Ukrainians remains steady. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/y4Jsemj

US adds 311,000 jobs in February, unemployment at 3.6 percent

Unemployment rate raises slightly, Fed expected to continue interest rate hikes in light of strong jobs numbers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/8RvYByD

Chile’s abortion rights movement faces uphill battle

Advocates say fight continues despite rejection of new constitution that would have enshrined reproductive rights. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/HOt68qe

Iran and Saudi Arabia ‘agree to restore relations’

The regional rivals reportedly agreed to the restoration of ties after talks in Beijing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ODc9oQ7

Australia, India pledge to strengthen economic and security ties

Anthony Albanese and Narendra Modi agree to bolster bilateral ties during the Australian PM's visit to India. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Nfb2i0V

Israeli settler kills Palestinian in occupied West Bank

Israeli military says Palestinian was armed, but the man's family don't believe he was affiliated with armed groups. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/vB0bcfe

Neil deGrasse Tyson on truth, disinformation and propaganda

'We evolved to say to ourselves well, if we hear something often, it must be true … And this is the soul of propaganda.' from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/OWNhI16

North Korea fires ballistic missile towards sea, South Korea says

The missile was fired at about 6:20pm (09:20 GMT) from near the North Korean city of Nampo, officials said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/WMBn1uF

The Accordion Wars: Famo music and gang violence in Lesotho

How musical rivalry in Lesotho gave birth to gang violence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/b1W2ZAy

US defence secretary in Israel as protests target Netanyahu

Lloyd Austin lands in Tel Aviv as protests swelled at Israel's main airport over controversial judicial reforms. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30KltpA

Nigeria election commission delays polls for governors by a week

INEC says it needs more time to reconfigure BVAS machines at the centre of last month's disputed presidential vote. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5Jbm7YN

‘Courage and audacity’: Young voices steer change at UN meeting

From climate change to digital inclusion, young delegates make their opinions heard at Least Developed Countries summit. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/vqWnk3I

Taliban governor of Afghanistan’s Balkh province killed in blast

Mohammad Dawood Muzammil's killing comes a day after he met top government officials visiting from capital Kabul. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bAzoJir

TikTok launches Project Clover to allay China security fears

TikTok has launched security measures to allay concerns it could be made to share user data with China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ocJXFAa

Photos: India celebrates Holi, the festival of colours

One of the most popular Hindu festivals, the day also marks the beginning of spring. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/aJYQ1BK

This Women’s Day, there is little to celebrate in South Korea

S Korean feminists are determined not to let President Yoon Seok-yul reverse the progress they made in the past decade. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/arKCwu0

An unexpected friendship: A cross-cultural sisterhood in Sweden

How a new immigrant from Kazakhstan found friendship - and hope - among a group of women in Halmstad. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/DmV6uqE

Deadly American kidnapping in Mexico: What you need to know

Four Americans were hauled off in a pick-up truck after allegedly being caught in the crossfire of a shootout. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/57ZkVEL

Bangladesh: Deadly explosion hits commercial building in Dhaka

The explosion took place inside a five-storey building in a bustling commercial district in the Bangladeshi capital. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/H6rMGfe

Earthquake damage in Turkey set to exceed $100bn, UN says

Recovery costs 'will obviously exceed that amount' after last month's 'apocalyptic' destruction, UN official says from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/GeLtOAT

Czech company sees boom in market for fake HIMARS tanks

Firm adds HIMARS to its fleet of over 30 types of inflatable real-size decoys as Russia's war in Ukraine continues. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/CseUxzL

North Korea could soon test new solid-fuel ICBM: Spy agency

South Korea’s National Intelligence Service says North Korea might be planning to hold large-scale military exercises. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zbCpFH9

Qatar names new PM after resignation of Sheikh Khalid

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani named by the emir as the country's new prime minister. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cl7mhdq

Egypt arrests dozens over alleged online crypto scam

Egyptian authorities say they have arrested 29 people accused of running an online cryptocurrency scheme. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ndThCt6

China’s Xi urges private companies to ‘be rich and loving’

China's leader said private firms should share the fruits of their growth with employees more equitably. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/YgcKuMr

Sorrow gives way to anger in Greece’s worst ever train crash

Many of the 57 people who died in Greece’s train accident were young, sparking fury across the country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3zLEowk

It’s not enough to ‘cancel’ racists like Scott Adams

Toxic racists must be erased – figuratively speaking – from mainstream culture, relegated to the internet's corners. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1VSPQNI

Afghanistan universities reopen but women still barred by Taliban

The university ban is one of several restrictions imposed on women since the Taliban stormed back to power in 2021. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2kOurhE

Photos: Turkey-Syria earthquake, one month on

Ruins, rescues, rubble and hope a month on since the devastating earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/j2NBmDv

Imran Khan facing arrest: How did we get here?

Police showed up at ex-PM Khan's residence to issue him an arrest warrant, leading hundreds to protest outside his home. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2JB9s1F

Fire blazes through crowded Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh

The fire hit Balukhali camp, one of the 32 camps in Cox's Bazar district where more than 1.2 million people live. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1sbzG0q

Could the African Union push Israel into international isolation?

African states have led the charge against apartheid before. They could also spearhead the boycott of Israel today. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/A9PzmBx

Britain prepares to unveil new powers to ‘stop the boats’

PM Sunak says those coming to the UK illegally will not be allowed to stay, in line with the new proposed rules. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Kv9lhr8

Tunisian opposition defies protest ban, rallies against president

Hundreds of opposition supporters march through the streets to demand that President Kais Saied step down. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lVPjB6i

Pakistan police attempt to arrest ex-PM Imran Khan

Officials from Islamabad Police travelled to former Pakistan PM's residence in Lahore. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/iTKAnLp

NBA’s Morant suspended for at least two games after gun video

Grizzlies' player Morant was seen displaying a gun at a nightclub on his Instagram live account. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4NIzdJG

Civilians flee Ukraine’s Bakhmut as battle rages for eastern city

Kyiv's forces try to help residents escape as Russian fighters press to capture city in eastern Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/BzmK40O

Why Ukraine is wary of the Russian opposition

Ukrainians have many reasons to distrust Navalny and his movement. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bspFuK7

China parliament to vote on state reform plan, new cabinet

Xi Jinping is expected to secure his third five-year term as president during the National People's Congress (NPC). from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/oTmgUD8

Hundreds evacuated as Pertamina fire kills at least 17 in Jakarta

Probe continues to find out the cause of the fire, but the energy company says a pipe leak was detected before the fire. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/TrxUjEv

Trade union protests against Tunisia president after crackdown

UGTT Secretary-General Noureddine Taboubi expressed support for jailed politicians and activists. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/rE9S1VI

Sub-Saharan Africans desperate to leave Tunisia after attacks

Advocacy groups have documented an increase in attacks against sub-Saharan Africans in Tunisia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/fAPq53W

Pakistan’s president says Punjab polls to be held on April 30

Constitutional crisis expected to be resolved after vote set from dates proposed by Election Commission. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/K7yW2P1

Unreliable US leadership in the shadow of elections

Biden, Trump, DeSantis and the scenarios for the 2024 presidential elections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2q8Zy5t

Who is Belarusian Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski?

Bialiatski, Belarus’s top human rights advocate, was sentenced to 10 years in prison. We take a look at his trajectory. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Fgye5GO

Zoom boss Greg Tomb fired ‘without cause’

The video conferencing company abruptly terminates its president's contract. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ipJSafB

Turkish opposition expected to announce election candidate soon

Leaders of six parties met to discuss their presidential candidate - widely expected to be the CHP's Kilicdaroglu. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/aeZGgLw

Belarus sentences Nobel laureate Bialiatski to 10 years in prison

Bialiatski and three top figures of the human rights centre he founded convicted of financing anti-government protests. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/VBxgWPL

Russia accuses Ukraine of cross-border attack in Bryansk

Moscow says Ukrainian saboteurs opened fire against civilians on Russian territory, a claim Kyiv denies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/LDZci4x

Middle East round-up: Talks, then a ‘pogrom’ in Palestine

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/IZhxVS4

Blinken, Lavrov talk at G20 meeting as US-Russia tensions soar

Russia's foreign ministry said they spoke briefly at a G20 meeting in India but did not hold Ukraine negotiations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2dzptFb

‘Dr Doom’: World headed for dark times in the next 20 years

Economist Nouriel Roubini paints a bleak future for a world facing 'megathreats' - including global economic meltdowns. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/h0MF7iv

Closed borders put cancer patients in Idlib at risk

Stuck on the Syrian side of the border unable to return to Turkey, patients fret over how they will continue treatment. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/AjhNLWs

Search on for sunken Philippine tanker leaking industrial fuel

The Princess Empress sank with 800,000 litres (210,000 gallons) of industrial fuel oil that is leaking into the sea. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/l7fZJKS

‘You work like a dog but each month by the 10th your pay is gone’

A manicurist and her husband in Buenos Aires take on extra work where they can as living costs fluctuate and rise. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/h9tmReb

Israel arrests settlers after anti-Palestinian ‘pogrom’

The Israeli military has been accused by Palestinians of standing by while settlers rampaged through villages this week. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/87CHzq0

Twitter goes down with users unable to view tweets

The outage comes two days after the social media company reportedly laid off 200 employees. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/XP39dHF

Peru’s police arrest man carrying a mummy in food delivery bag

The mummy was in the isothermal bag the man had once used to deliver food to people's homes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ZUuX2tS

Turkey’s Erdogan indicates election will take place on May 14

Last month's earthquakes led to suggestions that Turkey's parliamentary and presidential elections would be postponed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cpre1M8

Swapping kabsa for kale: Saudis embrace healthy eating

The Saudi government is leading an effort to reduce obesity levels in the kingdom, with one in five Saudi adults obese. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9eAzHZw