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Germany convicts left-wing activists for attack on neo-Nazis

Dresden regional court convicts a woman and three accomplices of membership in a criminal group attacking neo-Nazis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/0ky6coI

CAR to hold referendum on abolishing presidential term limits

President Touadera has been accused of seeking tenure elongation despite constitutional limits of two four-year terms. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/L0oEpdZ

Erdogan’s re-election is good news for Turkiye – and the world

On Sunday, Turkish voters reaffirmed their support for President Erdogan's vision for global peace and stability. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/fPtOxBF

Nigeria fuel subsidy cut & spiralling costs: All you need to know

A controversial announcement in Tinubu's inaugural speech has set off a chain of events in Africa's largest economy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/KNbZhm7

Nepal leader to seek energy, new air route deals on India visit

Dahal will seek long-term deal to export hydroelectric power and open new air routes through India during visit. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/pI6WQ7v

Arab states cannot whitewash Syria’s human rights record

Ignoring the Syrian government's crimes will not help 'end the crisis' in the country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/tP1XjnN

India’s protesting wrestlers say will toss medals into Ganges

Athletes protesting against alleged sexual harassment by official threaten to throw their medals in river in Haridwar. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/rJuAwSe

Artificial intelligence could lead to extinction, experts warn

Heads of OpenAI, Google Deepmind and Anthropic say the threat as great as pandemics and nuclear war. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/HM0aq2N

Four killed by unknown gunmen in northern Cameroon attack

Mora, in Cameroon's Far North region, was previously hit by suicide bomb attacks by suspected Boko Haram members. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/qByQu9b

UAE heading to asteroid belt as it announces new space mission

Spacecraft will travel to an asteroid called Justitia that could give insight into the genesis of life on Earth. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/EfiyKtm

Troubled Chelsea hire Mauricio Pochettino on two-year deal

The 51-year-old Argentinian is tasked with reviving Chelsea's fortunes after worst Premier League campaign since 1994. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5PpeVnR

‘Hope never dies’: Venezuelan migrants disappear in Colombia

Human rights groups say the state is not doing enough to find hundreds of Venezuelans who have gone missing in Colombia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/SDFWYym

Photos: Memories of Nakba inspire Palestinian artist’s work

Abed Abdi, 81, is a Palestinian visual artist who was expelled from Haifa in 1948 and returned three years later. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/nhaI0vz

‘Ultimate influencer’ Ronaldo’s mixed season in Saudi Arabia

Ronaldo ends his first season in Saudi football empty-handed but his move to Al Nassr had impacts on and off the pitch. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/SYrzVvt

Not just Israel’s Ben-Gvir: A new Al-Aqsa provocation is rising

The Israeli minister's visits have deep roots in religious Zionism. But his approach is now finding new takers too. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PVvoRac

Everest continues to attract climbers 70 years after first summit

Nepal's mountains captivate both adventurers and tourists and bring a vital lifeline to surrounding villages. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xIBFkdu

Egyptian activist’s arrest sparks safety fears in Lebanon

The reasons for Abdelrahman Tarek's brief detention were unclear, with activists concerned over handling of dissidents. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/EYH4B2V

Follow the vote: Turkey election run-off results 2023

Neither candidate crossed the 50 percent mark for an outright win on May 14, triggering an unprecedented run-off vote. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/qnOvRQL

IPL final: Can Gujarat’s Gill spoil Chennai’s Dhoni ‘farewell’?

Chennai eye record-equalling fifth IPL title at Gujarat's home venue, where a crowd of more than 100,000 is expected. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/qeDgUVz

‘World is watching’: Indian police drag away protesting wrestlers

Two Olympic medallists were detained during a march to the new parliament, alleging sexual harassment by a BJP MP. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/we3vKGL

Ronaldo left empty-handed as Al Ittihad win Saudi league

After joining Al Nassr in January, Cristiano Ronaldo will finish his first season in Saudi Arabia without a trophy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jSoUO3h

Modi opens India’s new parliament as opposition boycotts

Opposition parties say the new four-storey building should have been inaugurated by the president not the PM. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/8ynsIBX

Bayern win 11th consecutive Bundesliga title as Dortmund stumble

Dramatic finale to the season sees Bayern Munich win a record-extending title with last-gasp goal as Dortmund draw. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1BWU6Dm

Twitter pulls out of voluntary EU disinformation code

"You can run but you can't hide," commissioner Thierry Breton warns Twitter over upcoming rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ut6HN7f

Serbia’s President Vucic steps down as head of governing party

The president says he will remain head of state, amid ongoing anti-government protests after two mass shootings. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5qBrJfs

Russia to US: No lectures on nuclear weapon deployments

Russian embassy calls US criticism of Moscow's tactical nuclear weapon deployment to Belarus hypocritical. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zNXqZ4P

Premier League survival at stake on last day of gripping season

Everton, Leeds and Leicester in relegation dogfight, while a final European spot is up for grabs on last day of 2022/23. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/x7hM9Wl

Assad: The rehabilitation of a war criminal

Syria's president returns to Arab League after years of spin and war crimes denial. Plus covering Ecuador’s narco trade. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XmJFrZn

Serbia puts army on high alert as Kosovo Serbs clash with police

Police in Kosovo tear gas small groups of ethnic Serbs who try to block the entrance of municipal buildings. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/t8ECkIg

‘Civil society killer’: Israel tax bill threatens to silence NGOs

Legislation would put 65 percent tax on foreign government donations to Israeli and Palestinian civil society groups. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/qU9GzW2

The Aleppo electronic artists using music to heal in Gaziantep

Artists recreate Aleppo nightlife to bring Syrians and Turks together and as a way to process war and earthquake trauma. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/8Soq3HM

Second Pakistani journalist missing, family alleges abduction

Both Sami Abrahim's family and Karachi-based independent BOL television, where he works, say he has been kidnapped. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/EJ43XVf

Tears, faraway motherhood: Toll of EU’s seasonal farm labour

More than half a million children in Romania alone had at least one working parent abroad in 2021, a study shows. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XI6UhVE

Syrian babies abandoned in larger numbers as war grinds on

Babies are being left outside mosques, hospitals as the grinding conflict fuels poverty and desperation in Syria. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/soYMpTn

PlayStation Showcase 2023: Spider-Man 2 impresses, Project Q confuses

Against huge hype, the console giant's games reveal sparks a mix of excitement and disappointment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/K5OR8lb

New vaccine trials show promise in fight against meningitis

Phase-3 trials show NmCV-5 vaccine can illicit immune response against the five main strains of meningococcal bacteria. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/MkySRLJ

Guinea’s suppression of protests stokes anger against military

Anti-government protests are gaining momentum in Guinea as frustrations with the interim military government increases. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/yFDVnP7

Rwandan genocide fugitive arrested in South Africa – UN tribunal

Kayishema was indicted by a UN tribunal on Rwanda in 2001 but has been at large since then until Wednesday's capture. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5WiZBbC

War comes home to Russia: Pro-Kyiv fighters seek Putin’s downfall

Russia has been jolted by one of the most daring incursions, allegedly carried out by groups including its nationals. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FdnehV9

Prominent Algerian opposition activist arrested by authorities

Karim Tabbou, a prominent member of the Hirak movement, has been arrested several times since 2019. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/m4w86gU

Bangladesh promises free, fair polls after US warns of visa curbs

Dhaka assures free polls, due by January 2024, after US says it would restrict visas to Bangladeshis who undermine vote. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3NKe9Yt

Four Filipinas sue diplomat employers in Switzerland for slavery

Four Filipina domestic workers sue diplomat employers in the EU's latest case of exploitation in diplomatic households. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zEvHoL3

France bans short-haul flights in effort to fight climate change

Air travel between Paris and regional hubs such as Nantes, Lyon and Bordeaux will now be banned. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/fEbOWnU

Israel postpones parole session for writer Walid Daqqa

Novelist and political activist Daqqa was transferred to hospital on Monday following further health complications. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/yFajSZ7

Why was a Palestinian song removed from Spotify?

Mohammed Assaf's Ana Dammi Falastini is back on the streaming giant. Why was it taken down in the first place? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hsW8PS2

Why have dozens of leaders quit Imran Khan’s party in Pakistan?

Since Khan's arrest and the violence that followed, more than two dozen PTI leaders have quit the beleaguered party. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/qMvjIOP

FIFA’s ban on Zimbabwe sparks domestic football revival

While the international ban has boosted domestic football, some still fear for the Zimbabwean game's longer-term future. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/AKwJNQH

Overseas Indians cheer for Modi at rally in Australia’s Sydney

Modi who is visiting Australia for first time since 2014 will look to use popularity abroad to boost support back home. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/wclNm92

Greece’s Alexis Tsipras rejects mandate to form coalition

Alexis Tsipras says Syriza is preparing for a second election in June after a 'painful' defeat in Sunday's poll. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ymkroup

Photos: Fighting continues in Sudan’s capital despite ceasefire

Monday’s ceasefire is the seventh to be announced since the conflict broke out last month. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RmsOFDX

Fake Pentagon explosion photo goes viral: How to spot an AI image

A picture claiming to show an explosion near the Pentagon raises concerns about AI's ability to produce misinformation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/gzVctST

What is the G20?

The forum of the world’s biggest economies is focused on economic matters. Its latest meeting is in Kashmir. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5W9i0cC

Trade deal signing expected as DRC leader visits China this week

The meeting could pave the way for the two countries to seal a $6bn infrastructure-for-minerals deal with China. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/0sC6TUk

Pakistan to try those who attacked military under army law: PM

Government decision comes amid mounting criticism of its earlier announcement to try all protesters under draconian law. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cWOYoQ2

Ukraine still has a foothold inside Bakhmut, says official

The deputy defence minister says Ukrainian troops are advancing near the city, over which Russia claimed victory. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/rczTKuk

Facebook fined €1.2bn for mishandling users' data

The dispute is over Facebook's transfer of European data to US servers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ecu7TG4

Climate change causes 2m deaths in 50 years; poor suffer most: UN

More than 90 percent of deaths caused by disasters worldwide happen in developing countries, UN report finds. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/rvcAwLs

‘Don’t have a problem with army chief,’ Imran Khan says

Former Pakistan PM tells Al Jazeera the government and military want to 'crush' his PTI party ahead of the polls. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/gwqQ6mP

Iran says it is strong enough to defend regional waters

Tehran says the longest trip in its navy history is an indication that it is successfully circumventing US sanctions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/sjXuLZM

Expats start voting in Turkey election run-off

Polls recommenced for Turkish expats on Saturday, presenting regional divide and growing urges for participation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/mXiYfCd

Greek elections so far: All you need to know in 400 words

A simple to the parliamentary election in the European Union country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Pyc9MGY

Bahrain to restore full diplomatic relations with Lebanon

The Gulf nation has ended a year-and-a-half-long impasse as it looks to strengthen 'fraternal relations' with Lebanon. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/CGmLWeZ

Russia’s Prigozhin claims complete control of Ukraine’s Bakhmut

Ukraine rejects claim, says heavy fighting continues in the city and describes the situation there as 'critical'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/vIKqY9F

Zelenskyy goes on diplomatic blitz to tighten screws on Russia

Ukraine leader's visit to Hiroshima thrust the G7's efforts to choke Russia's economy to the top of a busy agenda. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/YRUfLi6

Greece recovers hundreds of looted artefacts

Trove of 351 objects repatriated including a second-century bronze statue of Alexander the Great. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/JWlNeH2

Sudan cannot afford to reject foreign help

This is not the time to indulge in anti-humanitarian rhetoric and condemn foreign aid in the name of anti-colonialism. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lBfYSq1

Khartoum’s outskirts attacked as Sudan war enters sixth week

Southern Omdurman and Khartoum North hit by artillery as sporadic gunfire reverberates, witnesses say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2r7XKmw

Russia: Giving F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine a ‘colossal risk’

Western nations 'still adhering to escalation scenario' that risks widening the Ukraine war in Europe, official says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Ha0e5R3

Assad gets warm welcome as Syria welcomed back into Arab League

Syrian president attends first regional bloc summit since suspension over crackdown on anti-government protests in 2011. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XDPj9a8

Calls for clarity on how Mexico will address new US border rules

Advocates ask how Mexico will handle expulsions, increased stresses on asylum system after end of Title 42. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/yaOpcWf

China’s Xi presents development plans for Central Asia

Xi Jinping meets leaders of five Central Asian nations at a summit in China, calls for trade and energy development. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/W1RoYiv

‘Who isn’t condemning?’: Imran Khan on attacks on Pakistan army

The ex-PM's muted criticism of vandalism at military installations comes after more than a dozen leaders quit his party. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xhRT71P

In Cape Verde, birthplace of morna, ideas and music collide

Praia's annual music expo provides an opportunity for West African music industry stakeholders to explore new frontiers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cI2gZKS

Ukraine battles Russia in Bakhmut as Zelenskyy secures more arms

What happened in the 64th week of Russia's war in Ukraine? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/KUW1S6H

Armenia PM agrees to meet Azerbaijan leader in Moscow next week

The negotiations proposed by Russia will be held between the Azerbaijani and Armenian leaders on May 25. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/gAXRafP

Turkey’s Kilicdaroglu promises to kick out refugees post-election

Remarks by opposition presidential candidate ahead of May 28 run-off against President Erdogan incite reactions online. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xORlQNP

Eskom warns South Africa to brace for longer power cuts

State power firm says it may ramp up scheduled electricity outages to avoid a national grid collapse. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/AF0ZpRP

Tiananmen books disappear from Hong Kong library shelves

Chief executive John Lee says residents should not be exposed to 'unhealthy ideas'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/r6Y1Kp0

Turkey slams Charlie Hebdo’s cover of electrocuted Erdogan in tub

Government officials say the May 28 run-off will prove Erdogan's popularity as magazine's cover called 'inhumane'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5c9HNu4

Ecuador president dissolves legislature, bringing vote forward

The electoral body now has seven days to call presidential and legislative elections, which must be held within 90 days. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ZECiUnv

Pakistan official gives Khan 24 hours to hand over riot suspects

Ex-PM Imran Khan accused of sheltering aides and supporters wanted over attacks on army following his arrest last week. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/W0VMLtd

New Zealand police suspect arson in deadly hostel fire

Smoke and flames engulfed the four-storey Loafers Lodge in Wellington early on Tuesday, killing at least six people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/dm7EbxG

Rich nations urged to pay $13 trillion in pledges to Global South

Developed countries promised in 2009 to transfer $100bn annually to climate-vulnerable states, but that hasn't happened. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/JgO2Kq9

In Romania, Ukrainian children with special needs struggle

Providing and accessing therapy is increasingly challenging given a lack of funding, bureaucracy, and language barriers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/M8uRovN

At least 16 killed as Pakistan tribes clash over coal mine

Officials say incident is part of decades-old tribal rivalry over mine in Darra Adam Khel area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/wj3PJHc

Sudan: To break the cycle of violence, end the kleptocracy

Vested economic interests are fuelling the conflict in Sudan. They must be addressed in the peace-building effort. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/iNVJFGn

China detains South Korea footballer in suspected bribery case

Son Jun-ho, who plays in the Chinese league, is under investigation for allegedly accepting a bribe, officials say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/vMRne8m

Bangladesh rocked by power cuts as Cyclone Mocha hits fuel supply

The country faces its worst power cuts in months as the deadly storm forces closure of both its floating LNG terminals. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/rc5CDPd

Fleeing Sudan: ‘I had to do it for my daughter’

Hamsa Alfaki shares her experience of having to leave her father in Khartoum as she fled for the border with Egypt. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FWPTc0i

EU to curb Indian fuel imports made with Russian oil: Report

The EU's foreign policy chief has called for a crackdown of Russian oil into Europe as refined fuel, including diesel. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FGqZUmu

‘We fled on foot’: Palestinians in US recall Nakba dispossession

For Palestinians living in the United States, memories of dispossession sit alongside frustration with US policy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/WezrdcP

The photo archive bringing pre-Nakba Jerusalem alive

Mona Hajjar Halaby's British Mandate Jerusalemites photo library on Facebook captures often ignored history. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/euZrg6S

The nightmares of a ’48 Palestinian

I hold the citizenship of my occupier; I hate it but I also fear losing it. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cDsbTZp

Recreating a Palestinian village 75 years after the Nakba

Bayt Nabala was among 530 Palestinian villages destroyed at Israel's birth. Its people still dream of returning home. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hCyLUd5

Analysis: Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic energy, soft power in Sudan

UN officials say the talks in Jeddah will continue and hopefully lead to a ceasefire in the near future. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ZF9sYuR

PUK returns to Kurdish Regional Government meetings after boycott

The move has eased tensions building since the assassination of an intelligence officer that KDP blamed on PUK. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/IHqCZxS

Polling stations in Turkey close after momentous election

Voter turnout has been high for an election that could define Turkey's future. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PLYj4z7

‘We’re going to America’: Border hope and fear as Title 42 ends

The rule blocked 2.3 million people seeking asylum since the pandemic era policy was implemented. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/U2p7Bgx

Germany’s Scholz vows to support Ukraine ‘as long as needed’

Zelenskyy thanks Germany and assures partners that their military aid won't be used to attack Russian territory. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6PwrsIb

Ex-PM Imran Khan calls for ‘freedom’ protests across Pakistan

Ex-PM calls on his supporters to hit the streets after the top court intervened on Friday following his dramatic arrest. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/R63eTyV

Prominent Sudanese singer Shaden Gardood killed in crossfire

A famous Sudanese singer was killed during fighting on Friday in Omdurman despite a truce aimed at protecting civilians. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lVeqMIh

Families, friends search for the missing as Sudan fighting rages

People are using social media groups to seek information about their loved ones a month after the clashes erupted. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jZg4Nvq

‘This is the culture’: The Indian wrestlers fighting sexual abuse

Top Indian wrestlers are risking their careers to take on the powerful federation chief and a wider culture of abuse. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/BPFuCod

‘Moving forward’: Ukraine claims gains on Bakhmut front

Russia acknowledged its forces had fallen back north of the ruined eastern city after months of relentless fighting. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3VPGfNt

Could AI disrupt economies or transform them?

From the future of humanity to the future of jobs, AI is raising questions about threats to life as we know it. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/goeLn5x

Israel’s Automated Occupation: Jerusalem

Israel’s surveillance in Jerusalem, and the secretive unit responsible for spying on and blackmailing Palestinians. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/83cZJDe

Two French citizens leave Iran after release from prison: Paris

Tehran says the release of Bernard Phelan and Benjamin Briere, jailed for alleged spying, is a 'humanitarian action'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/NviZXtY

Turkey’s opposition opens up to the hijab

The CHP used to back a ban on the hijab in public life in Turkey. It's changed its tone, but not everyone trusts it. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xPaU4q9

What Turkey’s elections mean for Sweden’s NATO membership

After months of waiting, Swedish hopes are high for Turkey's ratification after Sunday's vote. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3S1lGBr

Mike Lynch: Autonomy founder extradited to US in criminal case

Mike Lynch is accused of overinflating the value of his firm Autonomy when he sold it to Hewlett-Packard. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/zSKxRUi

In earthquake epicentre, Turkey’s Erdogan remains popular

Elections on Sunday may bring sweeping change to Turkey, but in an earthquake zone many will vote for the president. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/nk0NOCW

Rocket fire, air strikes continue between Palestinians, Israelis

The past few days of fighting have killed 31 Palestinians in Gaza and a 70-year-old man in central Israel. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/nrtVcZ8

Is the war in Yemen about to end? | Start Here

Why a peace deal in Yemen looks more likely since Saudi Arabia and Iran have been patching up relations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ycme5kw

Title 42 is about to expire in US. Here’s what you need to know

Expiry of contentious US policy will bring little relief to asylum seekers facing many other border curbs, experts say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RFqvSaY

Days ahead of vote, Ince withdraws from Turkey presidential race

Ince's withdrawal gives the opposition a possible boost as it seeks to unseat President Erdogan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/IZr81uo

Google shows the AI evolution of its search engine: What to know

Google is rolling out more artificial intelligence for its core search product as it responds to Microsoft challenge. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/8o9AfZF

Ukraine strikes back in Bakhmut, as Russia wrangles with Wagner

What happened in the 63rd week of Russia's war in Ukraine? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Y4MAf23

At least 16 people killed in multiple landslides in eastern DRC

The deaths from landslides are the latest in a flurry of tragic incidents related to downpours in parts of East Africa from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Oag9tpd

One dead, 30 injured in new wave of unrest in Senegal

Protesters have taken to the streets in capital Dakar against what they call an increasingly repressive state. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ZzPfQAW

How the world reacted to Imran Khan’s arrest in Pakistan

Leaders and world bodies call for restraint and raise alarm after Pakistani authorities suspend mobile internet. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ycLQPpe

Pakistan court indicts former PM Imran Khan in state gifts case

Khan, already in custody, indicted for unlawfully selling state gifts during premiership between 2018-22, reports say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/urapDl6

Israel renews air attacks on Gaza Strip

At least one Palestinian killed and two wounded, according to local media, as attacks continue. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/nA4N23G

Twitter plans to remove and archive inactive accounts

Chief executive Elon Musk said the move was important to make more Twitter usernames available. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Ap7itKz

Ukrainians pin hopes on counteroffensive against Russia

Support for the army grows across the country as officials promise attacks will liberate territory. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/BYdGrHQ

Tuberculosis rates rocket amid Ukraine, Sudan conflicts

Disease surges as health officials try to address the accessibility of treatments and new vaccine trials. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/LHYjvWB

Turkish elections, Western illusions

Win or lose, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's legacy will endure. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/GJjpaBe

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan arrested at Islamabad court

The former prime minister has been arrested over corruption allegations during a court appearance in the capital. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/J9vUrs1

Protesters arrested for violence at Turkish opposition rally

Ekrem Imamoglu of the main opposition party was speaking atop campaign bus when a large group began throwing rocks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bprC6tf

More Iranian actresses summoned for not wearing hijab

This week alone, a sports federation chief resigns and several more actors face charges over mandatory hijab law. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/eIxO7vw

Jordan behind attack that killed drug trafficker in Syria: SOHR

Two attacks reportedly targeted a drug factory and the home of drug dealer Marai al-Ramthan and his family. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/T6uPQOi

Malian political coalition opposes constitutional referendum

Political groups wants the cancellation of a referendum due to take place on June 18. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/aDkJP51

Iran executes two ‘Quran burners’ for blasphemy

The men were said to have insulted Islam and its prophets and run organised efforts to promote atheism. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/DKNo4Y3

What has spurred ethnic violence in India’s Manipur?

Tribal groups are protesting the prospect of Manipur's majority Meitei community being recognised as "Scheduled Tribe". from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/VrQjJgL

China, Pakistan and Afghanistan FMs hold talks in Islamabad

Foreign ministers from all three nations promise to pursue trilateral cooperation efforts as political ties deepen. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2sRWN60

Israel hands over Jordanian lawmaker accused of arms smuggling

Imad al-Adwan was held at an Israeli-controlled border crossing for allegedly smuggling more than 200 guns in his car. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Hi0Kz3c

Photos: The bread delivery runs in Ukraine’s war-torn Donbas

The Siversk town hall humanitarian centre gets about 2,500 loaves of bread twice a week. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ioyMce5

‘Normalisation of violence’: What led to Serbia mass shootings?

Violence is ubiquitous in society and major reforms are needed to prevent mass shootings, psychologists say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/pdVGgAf

Sterling beats Cejudo to retain UFC bantamweight title

Former two-division champion Henry Cejudo, returning to the UFC after a three-year absence, lost by split decision. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xDaNvkB

Pro-Kremlin writer injured in car blast that killed his driver

The prominent nationalist writer Zakhar Prilepin is an ardent supporter of the Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/HASOg6R

Urawa beat Al Hilal to win third Asian Champions League

Japanese side win 2-1 on aggregate after beating Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal 1-0 courtesy of an own goal at Saitama Stadium. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/g6kFMTb

Photos: The crowning of King Charles III

The coronation is the first in Britain in 70 years and only the second in history to be televised. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/AYaoepv

Rival Sudan factions meet in Saudi Arabia as pressure mounts

US-Saudi-led initiative in Jeddah is the first serious attempt to end fighting that has thrown Sudan into chaos. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/b0KiWFw

Ukraine downs Russian hypersonic missile with US Patriot system

Air-launched missile can reach speeds of up to Mach 10 and is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ugkZsvC

Israeli forces kill 2 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank

Israel's army claims the men were involved in a shooting attack in which an Israeli civilian was wounded. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Y7GOMoU

Prayer for rain, water rations: Catalonia struggles with drought

With no sign of rain clouds, the Catalan regional government broadens curbs on water use to 495 towns or villages. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/TYzK17w

Banks warn of big increase in online scams

Barclays said 77% of scams are now happening on social media, online marketplaces and dating apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/X6fke4Q

Joy, rebuke for Nigeria’s Tiwa Savage over Charles’ coronation

Mixed reactions have trailed the announcement that Savage, a Grammy-nominated singer, will perform at coronation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/d8oPgHb

Kremlin attack ‘yet another justification of killings in Ukraine’

Analysts offer theories on this week's drone attack, which Russia has blamed on Ukraine without providing any evidence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/MUVuWGd

Two Indian soldiers killed in Kashmir army operation

Indian army confirms casualties in operation in the Rajouri sector of the Himalayan region of the disputed territory. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bJFlY7A

Several teachers killed in Pakistan school shooting

An attack at a school in northwestern Pakistan followed a separate incident in which another teacher was shot dead. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xS2kspW

Czechs look to dump Russian nuclear fuel

Pressure is rising to include the Russian nuclear sector in the European Commission's 11th sanction package plans. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/LMUc2qp

UAE real estate firm Aldar to hold off from Egypt investments

UAE firms hold majority shares of Egypt's SODIC, but Aldar says it won't put any more money in for now. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1IpqOcW

The campaign against the UN’s human rights official on Palestine

Francesca Albanese has faced calls for her dismissal from multiple fronts, including Israel and the US. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/0jd8Z95

Sudan fighting in its 20th day: A list of key events

Fierce fighting heard in central Khartoum while heavy bombardment rings out in Omdurman and Bahri. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/NHBaRip

‘State of terror’ hangs over Syrians in Lebanon amid deportations

Some 800,000 Syrian refugees are registered with the UNHCR after fleeing the civil war that began in 2011. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/dQ4fqoO

Israel discussing possible direct Hajj flights to Saudi Arabia

Israel's foreign minister says request submitted and "issue is under discussion". from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/sITvSjN

Senegal: Widows of the Sea

Senegalese women reflect on the loss of their menfolk, feared dead after attempting the 1,500km boat journey to Europe. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2mf6zN8

British Asians reflect on Empire before King Charles’s coronation

Decades after the end of the British Empire, many South Asian Britons are still grappling with the monarchical legacy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/svKE3Qi

Anti-mafia raids lead to more than 100 arrests across Europe

An operation against the Italian 'Ndrangheta mafia takes place in Germany, Belgium, France, Italy, Portugal and Spain. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xa8iwYl

Int’l condolences after Palestinian prisoner Khader Adnan’s death

The ICRC called on Israel to release Palestinian hunger striker Adnan's body to allow his family to mourn. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/LY57iuK

Climate talks see push for deadline on ending ‘fossil fuel age’

Calls grow to set a deadline for phasing out all fossil fuels at Berlin climate conference. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/BqbIX1r

Photos: Protests in Palestine after the death of Khader Adnan

A general strike closes shops, and hundreds of people demonstrate in honour of hunger striker. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/tcanRLZ

Eurozone inflation rises to 7 percent after months of decline

Food, drink and energy prices keep climbing across the single currency area following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/chEHflY

Hollywood writers go on strike: Here is what to know

The Writers Guild of America says it supports a work stoppage after failing to reach an agreement for higher pay. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/yZVnt9s

Kosovo, Serbia leaders resume talks in Brussels to normalise ties

After more than a decade of negotiations, EU wants Balkan neighbours to settle on plan and put hostilities to rest. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/gQOaxhN

Who was Khader Adnan, the Palestinian who died on hunger strike?

Khader Adnan, a spokesperson for the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, has died after a nearly three-month-long hunger strike. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9fqlSNn

How to ignore Israel’s apartheid: Learn from Ursula von der Leyen

The EU boss should be ashamed about her use of anti-Palestinian racist tropes. She won't be. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/JPkwubc

I asked an AI chatbot about AI replacing humans

It told me it would take human jobs faster than the Kardashians ‘dump boyfriends’. Should we be worried? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/M0cf3G2

UN holds crucial Afghanistan talks in Qatar, without Taliban

Talks will include diplomatic envoys and aid donors as the UN plans to press the Taliban to ease restrictions on women. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/k8uohiQ

JPMorgan to buy First Republic Bank as regulators seize control

First Republic Bank became the third major US institution to fail in two months. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Zo6EblF

What does fighting in Darfur mean for Sudan’s western frontier?

The power vacuum in western Darfur state risks drawing in fighters and weapons from Libya, CAR and Chad, analysts say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/rk8xg0P

Who is Paraguay’s president-elect, Santiago Pena?

The candidate of the right-wing Colorado Party and former IMF economist defeated centre-left challenger Efrain Alegre. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/EoecKmG