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Ukraine’s months-long counteroffensive at the crossroads

How Ukraine's troops appear to be nearing a breakthrough, slowly edging south in the Zaporizhia region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/tblSJVa

Germany’s immigration authorities accused of ‘anti-Palestinian repression’

Germany denies visa extension to Palestinian brothers due to security concerns rising from 'pro-Palestinian sympathies'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/khNCs8z

Thailand’s ex-PM Thaksin has submitted request for royal pardon

The request was submitted by Thaksin's family, caretaker justice minister was quoted as saying in media reports. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/trKG7sY

What has India’s Adani Group now been accused of?

Reporters network says it has documents backing allegations that Adani used offshore tax havens to drive up share price. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/shnPD7E

Kyrgyzstan brings back 95 ISIL wives, children from Syrian internment camps

The country's third repatriation was carried out with the help of the US, the UN and the Red Cross. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/kCNoi8w

3M agrees to pay $6bn settlement in US military earplug lawsuit

3M said it was not admitting liability and that the earplugs 'are safe and effective when used properly'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/0gcQqUN

Assad’s ruling party office shut by protests in Sweida, Syria

Hundreds of protesters rally in Syria's government-held southern Sweida province, demanding a better life. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XSAlsTV

US to negotiate price of 10 prescription drugs: What you need to know

Under President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, the government will negotiate the prices of select medicines. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/fFAkx2P

‘Indian hostility’ looms over Asia Cup’s stripped-back hosts Pakistan

Pakistan gets set to host just four of 13 matches of the regional cricket tournament after India's refusal to tour. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/JegDXAC

Google tests watermark to identify AI images

The tech giant's artificial intelligence firm DeepMind unveils measures to counter disinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/xyvuJkX

UN says hundreds of thousands trafficked into SE Asia online scam centres

The fast-growing scam centres are generating billions of US dollars in revenue each year, the report said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/i0EDrcJ

Taiwan warns of surge in tensions as Chinese fighter jets cross median line

Defence ministry reports renewed Chinese military activity crossing sensitive median line of Taiwan Strait. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6MuD4ox

Iraq executes three for 2016 ISIL blast that killed hundreds

One of the deadliest attacks to ever hit Iraq killed 323 people who were in a shopping area in 2016. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PVgTlrc

Typhoon Saola lashes northern Philippines as it heads for Taiwan

The typhoon which dumped heavy rains across northern Philippines is now moving towards Taiwan and southern China. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ulP2fKc

‘Hi Mom’: Stolen at birth, man reunited with Chilean mother after 42 years

Jimmy Lippert Thyden was kidnapped at birth by hospital workers during the rule of dictator Augusto Pinochet. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ntmDMjK

Russia warships return from 13,000km Pacific patrol with China vessels

Russian Pacific Fleet's largest warships participated in the joint naval exercise that came close to the United States. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/fnjJYC9

Indian PM Modi proposes full G20 membership for African Union

India's offer to South Africa is part of its attempt to raise issues concerning the so-called Global South. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/m1h3v7G

Who is Israel’s far-right, pro-settler Security Minister Ben-Gvir?

Far-right Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has a history of making outrage-inciting comments and provoking Palestinians. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/uXFtTCo

Family of former British PM apologises for links to slavery

The apology by family of William Gladstone comes as many descendants of African slaves have sought reparations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3grVkzl

Palestinians flock to Gaza’s beaches to bid summer holidays farewell

In a hot summer filled with regular power blackouts, the Gaza seashore is the only escape for Palestinians. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/grNYoZw

Palestinians still struggle to get enough water

Palestinians say they can barely get enough water to bathe their children, wash their clothes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/P1VYSJT

Are fears over Japan’s release of Fukushima radioactive water justified?

Japan and the UN nuclear watchdog insist the plan is safe while China and others disagree. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FaYwN8e

Niger puts military on ‘maximum alert’ over ECOWAS attack fears

Move comes as thousands gather at a stadium in the capital Niamey in support of the coup-makers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Uq68AD3

Thousands gather 60 years after Martin Luther King’s ‘dream’ speech

The 1963 march brought more than 250,000 people to the nation's capital to push for an end to discrimination. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/LeZRcvS

FIFA suspends Spanish football president Rubiales for 90 days after kiss

FIFA committee investigating his conduct at the Women's World Cup final, where he kissed a player without her consent. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Bk9vPVI

Tennis and football star band together in Iran to invent new world record

The footballer returned a tennis ball across the net 637 times in an hour in one of his most exhausting challenges ever. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ETV2XF5

Palestinian dies month after being shot during Israeli raid in West Bank

Ezzedin Kanan, 20, was shot in the head during a raid on Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jLqBIhA

Kenyan minister apologises after main airport hit with power outage

Power went off in many parts of the country on Friday, with Kenya Power attributing the loss to 'a system disturbance'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/yIic3Ob

NASA, SpaceX launch sends four astronauts from four countries to ISS

The eighth crewed flight on Elon Musk's Dragon spacecraft has blasted off for the International Space Station. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zC7lOwj

Denmark proposes bill that could see ban on Quran burnings

Citing national security, the Danish justice minister announces a bill aimed at ending the provocative stunts. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XerM5Ks

Presidential hopeful Lai says Taiwan’s sovereignty is ‘a fact’

Lai's comments come as China urges the United States to stop selling arms to Taiwan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Viw0v4d

UN warns Sudan conflict ‘threatens to consume the entire country’

Hundreds of thousands of malnourished children at risk of dying in humanitarian crisis of 'epic proportions', UN says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/QtMvLs0

Dutch brewer Heineken completes its withdrawal from Russia, takes $325m hit

The world's second largest brewer sold its business in Russia for just 1 euro ($1.08), months after announcing its exit. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Kjsp0iG

Bletchley Park to host AI safety talks in November

World leaders will meet with AI companies and experts on 1 and 2 November for the discussions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/QXT30xq

Ukrainians express fear and hope as Russia’s war rages on Independence Day

Ukraine declared independence from the Soviet Union on August 24, 1991. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zR2AgBH

Pakistan antiterror court allows ex-PM Imran Khan’s arrest over May riots

Khan is currently serving a three-year jail sentence following his conviction earlier this month in a corruption case. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hDYx6bG

Criticism mounts over Manchester United’s handling of Mason Greenwood case

Fans, women's groups and ex-players slam the way Man Utd conducted an investigation into allegations against the player. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Wu2ZoUB

Turkey wants Iraq to designate PKK a ‘terrorist’ organisation: Top diplomat

Turkey says PKK is a threat to Iraqi security, ignoring Baghdad's complaints about Ankara's air attacks on Iraqi soil. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/HNajfT4

Pakistan Christians in fear after blasphemy allegations trigger violence

Christian minority lives in fear after a Muslim mob went on a rampage torching churches and homes over blasphemy claims. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/J5oz2Yp

African Union suspends Niger with immediate effect over July 26 coup

The AU said on Tuesday that it had noted ECOWAS's plan of action regarding Niger and would 'evaluate its repercussions'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/7pTgMPS

EU’s new rules for tech giants are about to kick in: All you need to know

Google, Facebook, TikTok and others face one of the most far-reaching efforts to clean up what EU residents see online. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/UFMrfKJ

Libya repatriates 161 Nigerian refugees in UN-backed scheme

Nigerian embassy official in Tripoli says they are happy to be returning to their home country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/wRr5G3L

Five must-see films on the unsung heroes of women’s football

These powerful stories of women breaking ground on and off the pitch are the best antidote to World Cup withdrawal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/OyYdRUM

Japan set to decide on Fukushima water discharge on Tuesday

Gov't to decide when to begin discharge of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XTOgPR0

Women’s World Cup champions Spain set for long run among football’s elite

Spain's victory in the 2023 Women's World Cup shows the rest of the world is catching up to the traditional powers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/AwY5VIn

‘People foaming at the mouth’: 10 years since chemical attacks in Ghouta

In 2013, the Syrian regime attacked the towns of Zamalka, Ein Tarma, and Irbin in Ghouta countryside with a nerve agent. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/L248iOW

How Israel targets Palestinian first responders in occupied West Bank

UN says 77 healthcare workers were injured and 30 ambulances damaged this year trying to assist Palestinians. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9SMlpd4

Photos: Spain win first Women’s World Cup, beating England 1-0

Spain become the first European team to win the Women’s World Cup since Germany in 2007. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6f7UWcS

Pakistan rights activist Imaan Mazari-Hazir, ex-lawmaker Ali Wazir arrested

Police in Islamabad say both were 'wanted for investigation', following overnight arrest. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/QrIm7ew

Spain’s Aitana Bonmati wins Golden Ball for player of the Women’s World Cup

Salma Paralluelo wins best young player after Spain lift World Cup, while England keeper Mary Earps wins Golden Glove. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/D8NM1sa

Forgetting the Ottoman past has done the Arabs no good

It is time Arab scholars challenge and reverse the decades-old erasure of Ottoman history in the Arab world. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/AHxCiqy

Ecuadoreans head to the polls in election marred by candidate’s killing

Ecuadoreans set to vote for new president and parliament in election marred by the killing of a presidential candidate. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6E3BQpm

Spain beat England 1-0 to win first Women’s World Cup title

Captain Olga Carmona scores the only goal as Spain beat England 1-0 to win the Women's World Cup in Sydney, Australia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/E7lu6T2

Pakistan arrests opposition leader Shah Mehmood Qureshi in ‘cypher’ case

PTI leader Qureshi was detained over his alleged role in a cypher case, the interim government's interior minister said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/yeqouJX

Game by game: Spain and England’s road to the 2023 Women’s World Cup final

Spain and England will meet in the Women's World Cup final on Sunday, but how did the two European giants get there? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/KEix9Rl

Two Israelis killed by suspected Palestinian gunman; manhunt under way

Deadly shooting comes after a Palestinian man shot by Israeli forces this week succumbed to his wounds on Saturday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PSw3ZDL

England’s coach Sarina Wiegman eyes fairytale World Cup ending

Women's World Cup final will be fourth major final in Wiegman’s career, one of the most illustrious in women's football. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hOurMNc

Zimbabwe election: Your guide to how the electoral system works

The August 23 general election, Zimbabwe's 9th since independence in 1980. Here's a simple guide to the entire process. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/s03ml8X

ECOWAS defence chiefs continue talks on possible Niger intervention

ECOWAS defence chiefs are attending a two-day meeting in Accra to discuss a possible military operation in Niger. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/NtYTsj9

Netherlands says US has approved delivery of F-16s to Ukraine

Washington says the F-16s, like the US Abrams tanks, will be crucial in countering Russia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/065mKtq

Former Austrian leader charged with giving false evidence to an inquiry

Charges result from an investigation that was launched in 2021 when Kurz was still chancellor. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/iCQXIE2

Maui emergency chief resigns after criticism over Hawaii wildfire response

Herman Andaya, head of Maui Emergency Management Agency, had defended his decision not to sound warning sirens. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/d60BJeu

Hozier would consider strike over AI threat to music

The musician says he is not sure music made by artificial intelligence meets "the definition of art". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ZIOycps

US approves landmark missile defence deal between Israel and Germany

The $3.5bn deal will provide US-Israeli developed Arrow 3s, designed to shoot down targets above Earth's atmosphere. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/h3BlE19

Inside Thailand’s Child Sex Tourism Trade

101 East investigates Thailand’s sex tourism trade and how vulnerable children are exploited. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/a0bNcGP

UK annual inflation drops to 15-month low, eases cost-of-living crisis

As lower energy prices prompt annual inflation to drop in July, PM Sunak says the figures show 'the plan is working'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/GTIK5fN

School or food? A Pakistani mother’s dilemma

Amid crippling inflation, a domestic worker in Pakistan sometimes forgoes meals so that her children can study and eat. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/W3C12dJ

Who are Trump’s 18 co-defendants charged in Georgia poll meddling case?

The former president's lawyers and other aides have been indicted on charges of racketeering and conspiracy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/t8N2RdW

Australia vs England preview: Women’s World Cup 2023 semifinal

Australia will bank on enormous home support in their World Cup semifinal against reigning European champions England. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/aLJBv4x

Carmona fires Spain into Women’s World Cup final with 2-1 win over Sweden

Late strike by Olga Carmona puts Spain into the Women's World Cup final for the first time. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Wt0v2ho

In the dragon’s shadow: US peace-dealing and wheeling in the Middle East

US attempts to curb Chinese power by cooking up yet another normalisation deal with Israel could backfire spectacularly. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/iUA9tus

Cambodia school shut after war-era explosives unearthed

Deminers discover more than 2,000 explosives inside the grounds of a high school in northeastern Kratie province. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/R6rK9pV

Who is Javier Milei, Argentina’s far-right populist politician?

An admirer of Trump, Milei rocks Argentina's political establishment after winning most votes in presidential primary. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/CUlMoDJ

Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesia chapter after alleged strip searches

Women say all 30 finalists for Miss Universe Indonesia were unexpectedly asked to strip for body checks for scars. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/KocSi8M

Star forward Kylian Mbappe reinstated by PSG

Superstar forward back in the fold after being sidelined for several weeks amid a contract dispute. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/DmqULTM

Pakistan security forces kill 2 after attack on Chinese convoy

The separatist Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack on a convoy of Chinese workers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4njH60A

Whitewashing slavery in US schools will teach students anti-Blackness

Black students who are exposed to a glossed-over version of US history will inevitably internalise anti-Black racism. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/JjGU6mI

Argentinians vote in presidential primary: What to know

Argentinian set to decide who will go head-to-head in October's general election as the country faces soaring inflation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/M6tG12d

Hawaii death toll rises to 89, making it deadliest US wildfire in 100 years

Resort town of Lahaina, home to more than 12,000, reduced to ruins by horrific inferno that swept through the US island. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/rGmdIvK

What lies ahead for Pakistan now that a new caretaker PM has been named?

Senator Anwar ul-Haq Kakar has been named as caretaker PM as Pakistan prepares for a general election within 90 days. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/UlH3CGx

Women’s World Cup 2023: Fixtures and match schedule for semi-finals

The two knockout matches will be played on August 15 and August 16. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/aeBkHZF

England beat Colombia 2-1 to set up World Cup semi-final with Australia

Russo and Hemp score for England as the Lionesses come back from a goal down to reach third consecutive semi-final. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/JerZ7AW

Six dead after ‘migrant boat’ capsizes crossing from France to UK

Authorities say dozens rescued after boat carrying migrants to Britain sank in the English Channel early Saturday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/y1itaTW

Taiwan vice president heads to United States on sensitive trip

William Lai is officially making only transit stops in the US on his way to and from Paraguay. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cB2xKLa

Chasing hope, losing Omar: Five weeks with pancreatic cancer

In a clinic that offered hope for cancer patients who had been told there was none, I learned to face loss. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1F2xr4E

Eastern Libya militia operates illegal pullbacks in Mediterranean

Manning a homonymous vessel, the Tareq Bin Zeyad ventures outside Libya's search and rescue area to pull back boats. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Y12hy8g

South Africa’s Ramaphosa pardons predecessor Zuma, other offenders

Zuma, 81, was given a 15-month sentence in June 2021 for refusing to testify in corruption probe during his tenure. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/HWqk3zV

As Louisiana’s coast washes away, the dead are the first to go

Hurricanes and rising seas are displacing caskets. What do you do when the climate crisis comes for the dead? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lR85XB6

Saudi Pro League kicks off after raiding Europe’s top football clubs

Saudi Pro League spent nearly half a billion dollars luring top players, coaches from traditional European powerhouses. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/j9P6RIX

Amazon warns workers to come back into the office

This week, a reminder email was sent to employees who didn't work on-site at least three times a week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/JEHwVUm

What is the environmental impact of the fires on Hawaii’s Maui island?

The effects on the landscape and environment in Maui are expected to be significant and to last for years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/MZvIjuh

Palestinian Authority President Abbas fires occupied West Bank governors

Mahmoud Abbas's decision to relieve 12 governors of their posts in occupied West Bank, Gaza Strip took many by surprise. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Wlox6f5

One dead as Tropical Storm Khanun causes floods, evacuations in S Korea

Some 350 flights and 410 train routes cancelled, while at least 10,000 people evacuated, the interior ministry says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/KPl9GYx

Dozens killed as wildfires ravage Hawaii island of Maui

Several thousand residents have escape homes as fire swept across the Maui island resort town. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/wRLDYC4

Quiz: Can you spot which images were made using AI?

Test your skills at detecting AI-generated images with Bitesize's monthly AI or real quiz. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/lBrNwoG

How al-Bashir and Putin pressed the self-destruct button

The RSF and Wagner's rebellions demonstrate how dangerous the mercenary game can be for dictators. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bIkKJLG

UK announces deal with Turkey to tackle irregular migration

The agreement aims to disrupt criminal networks organising 'illegal journeys' to the UK, British interior ministry says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5VcurPS

Man United’s Varane says players’ welfare ignored over added time rules

In new rules, referees will add the exact time lost in goal celebrations, substitutions or injuries to stoppage time. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/CdFW4Rq

Zoom denies training AI on calls without consent

The company updates its terms of service after a backlash from worried users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/osTv4HN

Mourners gather in Ireland to bid farewell to Sinead O’Connor

Fans line waterfront in Bray to pay their respects as singer and activist's funeral procession passes by. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ZvV5Wj4

‘Dramatic increase’ in Myanmar war crimes, UN probe finds

Crimes include sexual violence, indiscriminate or disproportionate targeting of civilians using bombs, UN report says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xg0NKhn

‘Carlsberg was discriminating against us on a national basis’

In 2014, a staffer asked that a photo of a convicted war criminal was removed from the premises. The legal saga goes on. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lAmUBj0

Australia cruise past Denmark 2-0 and into World Cup quarter-finals

Foord and Raso score either side of half-time before Kerr, who has been absent with an injury, comes on as substitute. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/iHk7tLy

Imran Khan’s ‘life under threat’ in jail, says Pakistan ex-PM’s party

Khan was arrested and sent to jail for three years following his conviction in corruption case by a court in Islamabad. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jSXiGpQ

‘Vengeance’: Muslim homes, shops bulldozed; 150 arrested in India’s Nuh

Residents in Haryana state's only Muslim-majority district say over 300 properties have been demolished in four days. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3rMAjKB

Ukraine replaces Soviet hammer and sickle with trident on Kyiv monument

Since Russia's war on Ukraine began, the country has accelerated moves to reclaim the nation's identity from past ties. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/TZ7Jglv

Israel forces kill 3 Palestinians in occupied West Bank attack

Soldiers opened fire at a vehicle and killed three passengers near the Jenin refugee camp. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/eP6jYJf

South Africa’s coach calls for more support after historic World Cup run

Desiree Ellis calls for government and sponsors to help Banyana Banyana push on and professionalise after World Cup run. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/OpidyKZ

Sweden knock out Women’s World Cup holders USA in wild penalty shootout

Two-time defending champions USA make earliest ever World Cup exit, as Sweden progress to face Japan in quarter-finals. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/EeSp4Hn

More than dozen killed after train derails in southern Pakistan

At least 15 people have been killed following the accident near Nawabshah, the country's railways minister says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/KTzQr65

Musk says X to fund legal bills if users ‘unfairly treated’ over posts

The billionaire says platform will fund the legal bills of users treated unfairly by employers for posts on the site. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/u5TzPDw

Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan arrested: What you need to know

The cricket star-turned-politician was arrested after a court sentenced him to three years in prison. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cp9ZYu6

Israel: Impunity comes home to roost

The political crisis in Israel is precipitated by decades of unconditional Western support for Israeli apartheid. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Glry89W

Why was Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan arrested?

Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan arrested after court sentenced him to three years in jail for illegally selling state gifts. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/H7oYEwm

Politics and polemics: What the coup in Niger tells us

A coup in Niger with Russia crouching on the sidelines. Plus, the Indian journalist blowing the whistle on the media. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ouQJc6A

Tracie Hall: What’s behind the rapid surge in book banning in the US?

The head of the American Library Association discusses whether the ‘land of the free’ will remain so for readers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3Q7vZND

Biden’s asylum curbs at US-Mexico border can stay for now, court rules

Biden administration is appealing a legal challenge to policy restricting access to asylum at border with Mexico. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hWjekU6

Romania releases influencer Andrew Tate from house arrest awaiting trial

The self-described misogynist, who is charged with rape and human trafficking, will not be able to leave the country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/VZ7H6Po

Poles confident in security as Russian Wagner fighters operate near border

Many in Poland feel the Russian armed group has few options at its disposal to realistically endanger their security. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cQ7jsuz

Ethiopia declares state of emergency following clashes in Amhara

The announcement comes as fighting across Ethiopia's second most populous region develops into a security crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Fik1LW

Presidents of Mediterranean states demand climate crisis action

The statement by Italy, Greece, Croatia, Slovenia, Malta and Portugal comes after heatwaves, wildfires and flooding. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/fk5Mwx3

US backs direct talks between Pakistan and India after Sharif’s statement

US Department of State says Washington has always maintained the two neighbours should engage in dialogue. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/NrAamO5

Greenpeace drapes UK leader Sunak’s home in black fabric over oil policy

Protest held after the government commits to granting hundreds of licences for North Sea oil and gas extraction. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/P7HZ5QG

Does Trump face any serious competition in the Republican Party?

Legal problems and Republican challengers are mounting, but former President Donald Trump still dominates. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Eig3Xl7

Swaths of China underwater after historic rainfall

In the wake of Typhoon Doksuri, extreme rain has battered the north, breaking a 140-year rainfall record in Beijing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/DAuWoPy

Wagner mercenaries seek to destabilise NATO’s eastern flank: Polish PM

Poland's prime minister raises alert for possible provocations by the Russian private armed force present in Belarus. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/oOM9FIv

Trump’s arraignment: What to expect at court appearance in Washington

Former US President Donald Trump set to appear in court in Washington, DC, at 4pm (20:00 GMT) to face 4 felony charges. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Fljg7yx

Iran’s IRGC runs military drills on disputed islands claimed by UAE

The exercises also come amid increasing US military presence in the region after a string of ship seizures. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/b5pkA4j

Former Ivory Coast President and opposition leader Bedie dies at 89

The career diplomat and politician led the country from 1993 to 1999 until he was removed in a military coup. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/vRFEoXK

Infographic: Breastfeeding benefits and challenges

On World Breastfeeding Week, we take a look at why breast milk is important and where breastfeeding is most prevalent. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Q7T4ViA

Etsy sellers call for strike after money held

Sellers on the online marketplace are calling for action in protest at its reserve system. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/o7bKR5H

A test of wills: Can ECOWAS reverse Niger coup and establish a new order?

Niger coup presents a diplomatic dilemma for the West African bloc whose new leadership is keen to entrench a new order. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/SncUXu9