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Climate displacement threatens Indigenous Guna people in Panama: HRW

Panama's government has failed to follow through with promised aide for Indigenous people, Human Rights Watch says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/gJSIfsD

China imposes drone export curbs amid US tech tensions

Beijing says it wants to safeguard 'national security and interests' amid escalating tension with Washington. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2bDMNjW

July set to become world’s hottest month on record: What happened?

July 2023 has broken global temperature records, raising fears about what patterns could next emerge. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hVLyPYd

Briton who killed terminally ill wife in Cyprus freed after 19 months

David Hunter had been on trial for the manslaughter of his wife in December 2021. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2we1cRr

Pakistan holds funerals as death toll from rally bombing rises to 54

Police say their initial investigation suggests that the ISIL (ISIS) regional affiliate could be responsible. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/CYPl2Vn

Several killed in clashes in Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon

At least five people killed, seven wounded in a shooting in crowded Palestinian camp of Ein el-Hilweh in south Lebanon. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/UpArlav

Iran to ‘pursue rights’ over disputed gas field: State media

Iran said it will pursue its interests over the Dorra-Arash field if Saudi Arabia and Kuwait shun cooperation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RvqXhJn

Denmark to seek legal means to prevent Quran burnings

Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen says gov't will consider possibility of intervening in 'special situations'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ac2GKLQ

West African gov’ts give Niger coup leaders a week to cede power

Economic Community of West African States regional bloc demands President Mohamed Bazoum be reinstated within a week.    from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/UJk53QS

Deadly bomb blast at political rally in northwest Pakistan

The blast in the country's Bajur district killed 10 people and wounded 50, according to police. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/NDEjFW4

Niger coup leaders warn against ‘military intervention’ by ECOWAS

Military leaders warn against military intervention by the West African regional bloc on eve of ECOWAS summit on Niger. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ZBE4Rfc

Bangladesh police clash with protesters calling for PM resignation

Supporters of the BNP are calling on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to step down amid anger about the cost of living. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xO7lMBd

Several killed in Thailand fireworks warehouse explosion

At least nine killed and more than 100 others injured in a blast at a fireworks warehouse in Sungai Kolok. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/MgecAaW

Bangladesh opposition protest in Dhaka, demand PM’s resignation

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party have called for the next election to be overseen by a neutral caretaker government. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/K9EXw5I

Renard gives France 2-1 victory over Brazil at Women’s World Cup

France secures three vital points ahead of their final group match against tournament debutants Panama. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/imFxGEY

Beijing evacuates thousands as Doksuri pummels northern China

Authorities in the capital suspend sports events, shut several tourist spots and parks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lxzVT3S

Sweden dominates Italy 5-0, secures World Cup knockout spot

Although a blow to Italy's confidence, the team can still advance to the last 16 by beating South Africa. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/WwEHa1h

The video that shattered the silence around Manipur

Internet blackouts, media silence and political neglect - the case of the Indian state of Manipur. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bWhx2No

Vietnam jails former officials and diplomats in mass bribery trial

More than 50 people are found guilty of corruption charges over repatriation flights during the COVID-19 pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/0JPS5dk

US stands against China’s ‘bullying’ behaviour, Pentagon chief says

Lloyd Austin's comments come at start of bilateral talks in Australia on defence, countering China in Asia-Pacific. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/W38G2FQ

Is it time for the West to double down on the Ukraine war?

A former US defence secretary says that it’s time to support Ukraine more strongly and get out of 'never-never land'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/oChblBd

Russia’s Wagner boss appears to hail Niger coup, tout services

Despite having led an armed mutiny in Russia last month, the mercenary boss has been seen at a summit in St Petersburg. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/tyAgUqC

Mark Zuckerberg: Threads users down by more than a half

The rival to Twitter saw explosive growth but users have since drifted away, Meta boss acknowledges. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/7EOdcUS

Hong Kong court rejects gov’t request to ban popular protest song

Judge says banning 2019 mass protest song Glory to Hong Kong would have 'chilling effects' on freedom of expression. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/YbBCM4P

‘Outlaws’: Morocco’s Rif provides refuge for cannabis farmers

Even as Morocco liberalises some cannabis laws, the Rif continues to be a centre for illicit production. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FaluvJG

‘Deteriorating security’: What led to Niger’s coup and what next?

Niger plotters cited worsening insecurity in their takeover speech, a go-to reason for recent coups in the Sahel. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bMax4Ft

Is Netanyahu good for the Palestinians?

Netanyahu’s narcissist fanaticism, and the anarchy and alienation it is producing, may prove useful to the Palestinians from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ZxDaS2O

Niger’s Bazoum: ‘Hard-won’ democratic gains will be protected, despite coup

Foreign Minister Hassoumi Massoudou says 'all democrats and patriots' needed to help make the coup fail. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ncRI1Ls

Key takeaways from the US congressional hearing on UFOs

Testimonies in the congressional hearings on Wednesday reveal government concealment of UFO programmes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/eTUs53w

A battle for rights and recognition: India’s female fighters

101 East meets the women wrestlers and boxers battling for their rights in and out of the sporting arena in India. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/OzeNSKr

Ukraine may have launched a new push, but seeks longer-range weapons

What happened in the 74th week of Russia's war in Ukraine? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/YXjb3si

What’s the latest on the Mbappe transfer saga and what’s next?

Mbappe looks set to leave PSG after missing their preseason tour, but will Al-Hilal's record-breaking offer tempt him? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/roVC2qs

After a slow build-up, a World Cup buzz grows in New Zealand

The Women's World Cup fights for relevance in co-hosts New Zealand, where rugby and cricket are dominant. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/nh8FUpG

Spain into last 16 of Women’s World Cup as Zambia crash out

Spain condemn Zambia to second 5-0 loss, setting up a decider against Japan for first place in Group C. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Zigsr58

Twitter: Sign change paused as police arrive at San Francisco HQ

Workers in San Francisco were taking down the sign after Elon Musk's rebrand of the company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/qvnEIod

Which players have signed for the Saudi Pro League?

The exodus of big-name footballers making the move from European leagues to Saudi Arabia shows no sign of abating. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/GsHudbf

Russia’s Shoigu to join Chinese officials in North Korea visit

Moscow and Beijing are set to participate in the 70th anniversary of North Korea's Victory Day. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/q2PHbW5

The choir helping people reclaim the voices they lost to cancer

In the UK, people who underwent life-saving surgery to remove their voice boxes sing songs of hope and survival. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/GhiTMwx

‘We can’t endure this’: Migrants suffer in extreme Tunisian heat

As blistering heatwave hits Tunisia, migrants from sub-Saharan African countries are enduring unbearable conditions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/GLQcNd8

Israeli parliament passes divisive law weakening Supreme Court

Thousands marched from Tel Aviv to West Jerusalem in opposition to the bill, and protests have continued. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9hKC8f4

Thousands more evacuated as Greece battles wildfires

Firefighters are struggling to contain 82 wildfires across Greece, 64 of which started Sunday, the hottest day so far. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/7x6VZ2W

Eight dead after fuel truck explosion in southwest Nigeria

Fuel truck accidents are common in Nigeria where petroleum products are often carried across the country by road. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/rvxOIHT

UK charges Muslim preacher Anjem Choudary with ‘terror’ offences

The London-born Muslim preacher was arrested in London along with Canadian Khaled Hussein last week, British police say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/g3av02T

Brazilian star Marta and her last chance at World Cup glory

The World Cup has been a major gap in the glittering resume of Marta Vieira da Silva's glittering 23-year career. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4XJyWZN

Australia retain Ashes after fourth Test washout

The fourth Ashes Test was drawn due to a washout in Manchester, giving Australia an unassailable 2-1 series lead. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4ztx7F2

At least 12 killed in building collapse in Cameroon’s Douala city

More than a dozen people injured when four-storey building collapsed in Cameroon's commercial hub Douala. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/QpVuNdJ

Tent city erected outside Israeli Knesset before judicial vote

The encampment is a last-ditch effort made to halt the government's controversial judicial reform plans. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/kIuWKVM

Rescuers recover 27 bodies in India landslide, many still missing

Seventy-eight people are still unaccounted for since the landslide hit Irshalwadi village on Wednesday night. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/DP9WYrO

Panama’s Darien Gap a magnet for tourists, ‘hell’ for migrants

Panama's Darien Gap is the only missing section on the Pan-American Highway that stretches from Alaska to Argentina. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6KCWxIN

Palestinians call for probe into Israeli killing of teenager

Fawn Makhalfeh, 18, was killed by Israeli forces in what Palestinian foreign ministry denounced as an 'execution'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Ov5Glj

Months of protests before Israel judicial bill vote: What to know

Parliament is set to begin voting on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposed changes to the judicial system. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/MGsWH9B

Ukraine attacked Russian village with cluster munitions: Governor

Governor of Russia's Belgorod region says no casualties reported in the village of Zhuravlevka near the Ukraine border. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/KP7kg2x

Hundreds attempt to storm Baghdad’s Green Zone over Quran burning

Protesters gather after reports that the far-right Danish group Danske Patrioter burned the Quran in Copenhagen. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ByrbZXu

Desiree Ellis: How a trailblazing coach lifted S African football

Once sacked from her day job after playing for South Africa, she’s now leading Banyana Banyana at the Women's World Cup. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/JfhIz4R

Concern mounts in East Africa over halted Black Sea grain deal

Analysts say East Africa could experience food shortages due to complications from Russia exiting the grain initiative. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/nirxztA

US vs Vietnam preview: Women’s World Cup 2023

The US open their campaign against Vietnam as they seek a third consecutive title in captain Rapinoe's last World Cup. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RQ04yuU

Australia’s Sam Kerr to miss two games at World Cup with injury

Kerr's loss is a big blow for the Matildas, who are considered one of the favourites to win the FIFA Women's World Cup. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/EAw4OeI

Fifa esports final hit by penalty shootout row

One of gaming's biggest contests is marred by a row over a penalty shootout in its grand final. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RQie0dE

Inside the eviction of Palestinians losing their Jerusalem home

The Sub Labans lost their home of several decades after being forced out by Israel at the start of the month. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5BYfjWx

Spain’s snap vote: How it works and what to expect on July 23

Spain goes to polls next Sunday with no party expected to secure an outright majority in the 350-seat parliament. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/85Iazio

‘The ACL club’: The injury crisis plaguing women’s football

On the eve of the FIFA Women's World Cup, players and experts call for action to tackle pervasive ACL injuries. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/8tDTcjl

Number of Britons regretting Brexit hits new record high: Survey

About 57 percent of Britons tell YouGov pollsters the decision to leave the EU in 2016 was the wrong one. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/VnhJzNU

Loot boxes: Games companies agree to restrict access in UK

The government has spent nearly three years on plans to regulate the use of loot boxes from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Z4ePyYI

Australia’s Victoria pulls out of hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games

The decision made over cost concerns represents a major blow for an event that has lost relevance in recent years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/AP6c8mW

Women’s World Cup 2023: Fixtures and full match schedule

The Women's World Cup will take place from July 20 to August 20 - here are the fixtures, kickoff times and venues. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/w7ilocW

Kenyan court acquits ‘miracle baby’ televangelist of trafficking

The Nairobi court rules that the prosecution had not produced enough evidence to link the clergyman to the charges. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/QOS4sWB

Call of Duty battle over after Sony deal with Microsoft

Sony agrees deal with tech giant to keep franchise on PlayStation as Activision buyout moves step closer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KqSplfd

Iraqi PM Sudani and Syria’s Assad hold talks in Damascus

The two leaders say they discussed fighting drugs, return of refugees and lifting of Western sanctions imposed in Syria. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FvPq85R

Photos: Armed mobs rampage through Indian state of Manipur

Authorities say at least 120 killed in fighting between Kuki and Meitei ethnic communities in Manipur. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/DugeIWQ

Iran’s ‘morality police’ return as authorities enforce hijab rule

Iranian authorities intensify crack down on violations of the country's mandatory hijab rules. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/v6nMSp8

UN’s Yemeni oil tanker operation: What you need to know

An FSO Safer supertanker off Yemen's coast could break or explode and trigger a catastrophic oil spill, if left as is. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/OV9znp4

Living in ‘an oven’: Heatwave grips displacement camps in Syria

Lack of cooling options amid poor housing conditions leave many vulnerable to heat-based illnesses in northern Syria. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cq2JvXN

Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu admitted to hospital, his office says

Netanyahu, 73, is undergoing medical assessments at Sheba Medical Center and is in stable condition, his office says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/IQSje5i

Unseeded Vondrousova makes history, beats Jabeur to win Wimbledon

Tunisia's Jabeur, the 2022 runner-up, was bidding to become the first Arab player to win a Grand Slam title. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hoUWyHK

Extreme heat sweeps the world from Europe to the US and Japan

Italian health ministry issues a red alert for 16 cities including Rome, Bologna and Florence amid soaring temperatures. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RDJT546

Remembering those who stood against the attempted coup in Türkiye

Seven years ago, Turkish people defied tanks, guns and bombs to protect their nation's democratic future. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/YyhxMKl

Pope approves Shanghai bishop appointment after the fact

Vatican says Francis accepted China's unilateral appointment for the 'greater good' of the faithful in Shanghai. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/K57pCVf

Italy air transport strike grounds hundreds of flights

Some 1,000 domestic and international flights were cancelled as a result of the strike by ground crew. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/BkVU2ae

China vs US: Competing interests, conflicting narratives

China and the US say they want to improve communications, but mutual suspicion runs deep. Plus, Kenya’s TV evangelists. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/WIDm0b5

South Korea’s President Yoon in Ukraine to meet Zelenskyy

The surprise trip came after Yoon attended a NATO summit in Lithuania and visited Poland this week. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/CV2vKzg

Israel sets record for illegal settlement approvals: Rights group

Peace Now said that Israel has approved the construction of almost 13,000 housing units in illegal settlements. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/oq0eORb

Kenya’s Ruto is coming up against the limits of his power

The Kenyan president is facing the consequences of confusing a parliamentary majority for popular legitimacy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/X7ClB3U

Armed groups step up murders, rapes in Mali: HRW

New York-based rights group reports six attacks in the Gao region and two in Menaka between January and June. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zHmgw9X

India’s Modi guest of honour at France’s Bastille Day parade

Indian leader also awarded the French government's highest honour in a visit marked by high-profile defence deals. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cMXtzfJ

Succeeding Sall: Who will be Senegal’s next president in 2024?

Sall's decision to not run for office in 2024 has calmed Senegal but raised questions about his successor and democracy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/oTgarjW

UK offers public sector workers pay rise as doctors strike

UK says it will offer doctors and teachers hikes of at least 6 percent as thousands of medics begin a five-day strike. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hEiCbw3

Middle East roundup: Tunisia expels terrified Africans to borders

Turkey to approve Sweden’s NATO bid, Jenin refugees coping after Israeli attack – here’s the Middle East this week. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/huLKldD

Israel wants to turn Jenin into another Gaza, siege by siege

To Palestinians, Gaza is a symbol of resistance. To Israel, Gaza is a template to pummel and isolate that resistance. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/IWPt2CD

South Africa police launch manhunt after six die in mass shooting

Three men enter the yard of a home and open fire in the Eastern Cape province township of KwaNobuhle. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/0unOIUc

Iran summons Russian envoy over statement with GCC on islands

Like China did in December, Russia has signed a statement with the GCC, challenging Iran's ownership of three islands. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/fMod7Tj

Thai foreign minister met Aung San Suu Kyi on secret Myanmar trip

Don Pramudwinai tells ASEAN foreign ministers he met jailed elected leader as well as coup leader Min Aung Hlaing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/UPIm7S5

Investments in private healthcare are not helping Africans

Development finance institutions should use their funds to help improve universal public services across the continent. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4zyaWbC

Lets talk about Jenin

If we are to have sustainable peace in Palestine, we should set the record straight on what’s happening in Jenin. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/HLC3YM8

Israel expels Sub Labans from their home in Jerusalems Old City

The family fought settler attempts to take their home for about 45 years. On Monday night, security forces evicted them. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PWL2ldS

Rare snowfall in parts of South Africa

Weather forecasters warn of potentially dangerous cold temperatures as rare snowfall dusted parts of South Africa. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/OQSyA31

Theres nothing in Mali: The Timbuktu salesman roaming Senegal

Dicko, a salesman constantly on the move, is seeking greener pastures not in Europe but much closer to his native Mali. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1kDa6Vc

Migration within Africa: A new series on new homes close to home

African migration is often seen through the lens of movements towards Europe. This series takes a different route. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/epHgfKG

Threads hits 100 million users in five-day record surge

Launched by Meta as a rival to Twitter, Threads has become the fastest-growing consumer app, data tracking sites say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hXR6bl4

Pakistans flailing economy hit by drop in worker remittances

A dramatic drop in foreign workers’ remittances signals a further blow to the economy as Islamabad seeks an IMF bailout. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/8E964sf

Nigerias President Tinubu chosen as new West Africa bloc chief

Tinubu has called for swift action against insecurity and coups which he said had reached an 'alarming proportion'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1FRWxYw

Threads app signs up 100m users in less than a week

Meta's rival to Twitter has surpassed a record set by Open AI's ChatGPT app since its launch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/D8tAG92

No end to deadly violence in Indias ethnically-divided Manipur

Clashes between Meitei and Kuki-Zo tribes continue even after two months, with over 140 dead and thousands displaced. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/laG6jfJ

Israel wont criminally charge five officers for 2021 Gaza attack

Israel’s army says five of its officers did not obey standard procedures, but none crossed the 'criminal threshold'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/OF0Rvf4

Twitter: The town clock that only chimes on social media

While it rings out on social media, the actual clock in town is stuck on one minute past nine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Fntcr1B

Twitter considers legal action over Threads app

Its owner Elon Musk says "competition is fine, cheating is not" a day after the rival app launches. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/xl96zv2

Instagram's Threads is a 'much-needed' Twitter competitor

Some of the people using Threads on its first day tell the BBC what they think about the app and its future. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/lJrjBXc

Air raids hit Sudan capital despite Eid truce

Residents and local reports say intense fighting continuing in Omdurman on Wednesday afternoon. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9bCExch

UN documents summary execution of 77 Ukrainian civilians

A UN monitoring mission in Ukraine finds both Russia and Ukraine guilty of breaching international law. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cUmKJZl

UN documents summary execution of 77 Ukrainian civilians

A UN monitoring mission in Ukraine finds both Russia and Ukraine guilty of breaching international law. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/8tvzH5o

Sri Lankan fishers suffer as coastal erosion destroys homes

Cyclones, surging seas and flooding are taking away people’s homes and sometimes their livelihoods in the island nation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9pJLhAS

Activists seek to confront UKs plan to ban boycotting Israel

Pro-Palestinian campaigners are lobbying British MPs to vote down the bill in July that would outlaw sanctioning Israel. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/BZ1tpsE