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Paris Olympics 2024 track and field: Favourites, events, schedule, venue

Where will athletics medal events be hosted? When are the sprint races and who are the favourites? Al Jazeera explains. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Lwpif41

Israel subjecting Palestinian detainees to torture and abuse: UN report

The report says 'thousands' of Palestinians detained arbitrarily by Israel during the war in Gaza. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jrDNTyk

Southport stabbing: What we know about the victims and suspect

A 17-year-old suspect is in police custody after a UK knife attack kills two children and injures 11. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/SOswj5Q

Video: Dozens killed in landslides in India’s Kerala

A series of landslides caused by relentless rain have hit a hilly region in India’s southern state of Kerala. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bD4Knxj

The ICJ opinion on Israel’s occupation leaves the US facing a hard choice

The rules based order can only claim any validity if the rule of law is regarded as valid upon all, including Israel. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/7Y3DIzN

Israel launches drones at Lebanon as fears of escalation spike

Israel has pledged retaliation for a strike on the occupied Golan Heights for which it has blamed Hezbollah. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/BaQTpMo

Belal Muhammad becomes first fighter of Palestinian origin to win UFC title

Mixed martial arts fighter snatches UFC welterweight crown from defending champion Leon Edwards. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/INiaKkO

Thousands of firefighters battle to control California wildfire

The fire, which has doubled in size in 24 hours, has prompted orders for over 4,000 people to flee their homes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xDWEt26

Venezuelans vote in election as opposition challenges Maduro’s power

Nearly 21 million people registered to vote, as reinvigorated opposition aims to end 25 years of socialist rule. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hYEl36q

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 884

As the war enters its 884th day, these are the main developments. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/pWfiw2s

French rail network partially restored after Olympic-day ‘sabotage’

Probe ongoing into attack on high-speed train network which disrupted busiest lines on Paris Olympics opening day. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6us2AnM

IOC apologises for introducing South Korean athletes as North Korean

IOC chief Bach to speak with President Yoon Suk-yeol after South Korea seeks assurances that mistake is not repeated. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/a1J3TEh

Philippines coastguard says oil leaking from capsized tanker

Operation to siphon some of the 1.4 million litres of industrial fuel oil from MT Terra Nova due to start on Sunday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/daFxf1y

Scam warning as fake emails and websites target users after outage

Agencies in the UK and Australia are warning people to be vigilante to fake emails, calls and websites. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5Zrk6L1

Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris for US president

Nod from former US president and first lady Michelle Obama means Harris has won backing of all key Democrats. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/VuCWjOv

Typhoon Gaemi barrels towards China’s Fujian after sinking ship off Taiwan

Strong winds sink a Tanzania-flagged freighter off Taiwan coast, with crew missing and rescuers unable to access area. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/gZDBEhl

Ukraine anxious after Biden’s exit from race, as Russia war rages

Biden's unflinching support has been central to Ukraine's ability to defend itself against Russia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/651YySe

Oman mosque attack: What’s ISIL’s game plan?

The attack on a Shia mosque last week was likely aimed at sowing sectarian discord in a nation that is a key mediator. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/LtlKjRY

All to know about the Paris Olympics 2024: Schedule, sports, venues, dates

The Summer Olympics start July 26. Here's Al Jazeera's concise viewer guide to the world's largest multisport event. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ustnU6H

Google u-turn over long-running plan to cut cookies

The idea was first announced four years ago, but after a series of delays it has now been cancelled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0JQ4Cx1

Over 100 people killed in twin Ethiopia landslides

Residents seen using bare hands to dig through dirt in search of survivors in remote, mountainous area. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9kfSOwv

‘Catastrophic toll’ as Sudan’s warring sides refuse to budge: MSF

Hospitals have not been spared and humanitarian missions are being blocked, the NGO says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/TcW7PzX

Israel follows up evacuation order with air strikes on Gaza ‘safe zone’

Reports of at least 16 dead with casualties pouring into hospital. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/yRAj3MI

What is breaking as an Olympic sport? All to know ahead of Paris 2024

From street dance to Olympic sport, breaking will make its debut at the summer Games in Paris. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/SlJG6Ub

US Secret Service says rejected Trump requests for more resources: Report

It says the denied requests were not specifically for the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where the attack took place. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RzJbKCr

How will Israel’s strike on Yemen impact the region?

“We are seeing a widening of the conflict,” says ME Studies Professor Marc Owen Jones in a Yemen-Israel attack analysis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/WjFHMsa

Joe Biden too old to be US president? Not for Malaysians

Age is not an issue for politicians or voters of Malaysia, where Mahathir Mohamad served as prime minister at 92. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1RQZUFC

A battle of images: Defiant Trump vs fading Biden

The failed assassination attempt produced an iconic image of former President Donald Trump. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/vMPGuEb

Tunisian President Saied says he will seek re-election in October

As president runs for new term, critics say credible polls can't be held unless jailed opposition politicians are freed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/naUeRMJ

Paris Olympics 2024: Ledecky vs Titmus – five biggest rivalries to watch

From the women's swimming events to men's javelin throw, Al Jazeera picks out the top five rivalries to watch at Paris. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/dY7Tqls

‘Ticking time bomb’: Poliovirus found in Gaza sewage

Looming health disaster for displaced Palestinians living in tent camps, where sewage flows freely, contaminating water. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/7pJx3NZ

In DRC’s Ituri, women coffee farmers wrestle with an uncertain future

Local cooperatives are stepping in to support vulnerable farmers, mostly women, struggling in conflict-ridden east DRC. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/U4qBJzX

Russia prosecutor seeks 18-year sentence for US journalist Evan Gershkovich

Court expected to issue verdict in espionage trial of The Wall Street Journal reporter on Friday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/N8nM64B

Why is Kenya’s Ruto accusing the Ford Foundation of stoking protests?

President's accusation against the US organisation may be to deflect responsibility for his own actions, say analysts. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cLu18pK

Can we make work meetings more bearable?

The providers of video meetings software are now offering AI tools that help the participants. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0H4kil3

‘Reprehensible’: UN slams Israeli spokesman’s comments on UNRWA chief

Israeli government official calling Phillipe Lazzarini a 'terrorist sympathiser' also puts his safety at risk, UN says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/CefA2H1

Trump’s former rivals Haley and DeSantis put on show of unity at RNC

Two of Donald Trump’s biggest former rivals, Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis, have backed him for the US presidency. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FO7AS5h

Video: Rapper Drake’s home among those hit by major Toronto floods

Canadian rapper Drake shared video of his home being flooded as a series of storms left parts of Toronto. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/DE80e2a

Disney investigating massive leak of internal messages

A hacking group says it has leaked internal data from the media giant to protest its use of AI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/abcOKGi

Video: Biden says ‘bullseye’ comment on Trump was a mistake

US President Joe Biden told NBC News it was a mistake to tell supporters to put rival Donald Trump in the ‘bullseye’. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/em7zuHg

Pakistan government announces move to ban Imran Khan’s PTI

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar makes the announcement, alleging opposition party involved in antistate activities. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/mtuThir

‘We’ve a funeral every 15 minutes’: Aftermath of Israeli ‘massacre’ in Gaza

Israeli air strikes on the al-Mawasi camp in southern Gaza have killed at least 90 people and wounded 300 others. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/KawqW7G

William Li: China’s answer to Elon Musk in luxury EV market

Exploring NIO's rise under William Li, known as China's Elon Musk, amid market challenges and global ambitions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/AtRxFIj

Video: Israeli air raid kills at least 90 in ‘safe zone’

An Israeli attack on a designated humanitarian zone in al-Mawasi has killed 90 Palestinians. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lx7RQ8A

What we know about Thomas Matthew Crooks, the suspected Trump rally shooter

The FBI says the shooting by the 20-year-old gunman was an attempted assassination against the former president. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/LB7baEw

Five jailed for 2023 murder of Ecuador presidential candidate

Former journalist Fernando Villavicencio's family and friends have urged an investigation into who ordered his killing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/rP0Hj9t

Israel is forcing more Palestinians to tear down their own homes

Israel is forcing more Palestinians to tear down their own homes amid a surge in demolition orders. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/uLG1CTt

Russia court rejects appeal by jailed rights advocate Oleg Orlov

Co-chair of Nobel Prize-winning Memorial group says he has 'no regrets', compares Russian justice with Nazi Germany. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/h1mQBlE

Remains of 14 Srebrenica victims to be buried 29 years after genocide

Thousands of people commemorate the 1995 genocide two months after the UN created an annual day of remembrance. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/F1bWIm9

UEFA Euro 2024 final: Teams, match schedule, start times, venue, date

Who will play in Euro 2024's final? When is the match and how to follow? Who is the top scorer? Al Jazeera explains. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PoxO4Ej

‘The running of the bulls’ in northern Spain’s Pamplona

The festival became world famous after being immortalised by Ernest Hemingway in his novel The Sun Also Rises. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lCdZ7MU

Microsoft hiking Xbox Game Pass prices by up to 25%

The gaming giant said its PC Game Pass subscription would increase by £2 to £9.99 per month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xr87q1T

Israeli military says it hit Hezbollah site in central Lebanon

The attack in Janta targeted Lebanese group's air defence systems, according to the military. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/CB0wc7E

Columbia University ousts 3 deans over texts with ‘anti-Semitic tropes’

US university says it will introduce a 'vigorous' anti-discrimination training programme after the incident. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/mjx12aU

Dozens killed in Israeli attacks as Gaza City fighting rages

Gaza City residents ordered to move to central Deir el-Balah, which the UN says is 'already overcrowded'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hep5HuT

Ticketmaster warns customers to take action after hack

Ticketmaster customers have been advised to sign up to a cyber security service after a hack in May. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pZOR54N

Meals dry up as Zimbabwe’s drought sets in

Zimbabwe, Malawi and Zambia are among the countries in Southern Africa most affected by malnutrition caused by drought. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/oYtsePZ

Deadly landslide hits illegal gold mine in Indonesia

Rescue team deployed to remote region on Sulawesi island to search for the missing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2hcdTKm

French left says ‘ready to govern’ as country faces hung parliament

After winning a plurality in National Assembly, France's left-wing coalition plans to name PM candidate this week. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Ff8gn61

One Samouni brother comes home in Gaza, recalls months of Israeli torture

His younger brothers are still held by Israel, while he came home exhausted and in pain after months of torture. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/fZsh9IE

France and the Far Right

Everyone's really quite scared of the uncertainty. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cp75VvD

Why are US states, school districts banning smartphones in schools?

Many experts around the world say smartphones pose a danger to children's mental health, but does a ban work? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/y8VW0gU

Five journalists killed as Israel steps up bombardment across Gaza

Journalist couple Amjad Jahjouh and Wafa Abu Dabaan and their children were killed in a strike on the Nuseirat camp. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1poWlFq

World leaders congratulate Iran’s Pezeshkian on presidential election win

Centrist Masoud Pezeshkian defeated challenger and hardliner Saeed Jalili in a run-off. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FmhAOjD

Pro-Palestine candidates, including Corbyn, secure wins in UK election

Former Labour Party leader and pro-Palestine activist Jeremy Corbyn was re-elected in Islington North as an independent. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/WO50yoj

Fighting for her land: My great-aunt Kamira, the Algerian revolutionary

Kamira, a key member of the resistance fighting to end French occupation, carried intelligence to mountainous hideouts. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FjJZVPx

World leaders congratulate Starmer after stunning election win

'Let's get to it, my friend': Canada’s Trudeau urges Starmer to work together to build 'progressive, fair future'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/GmL34oi

Man who stabbed South Korea opposition leader gets 15 years in jail

Lee Jae-myung suffered a wound to his jugular vein and underwent emergency surgery after the attack in January. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/uqScOnW

Gaza 10-year-old inspires with cooking videos despite Israel’s siege

10-year-old Renad Attalah has inspired people on Instagram by posting cooking videos on Instagram amid the war on Gaza. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/pTMQgSr

More than 120 killed, mostly women, in India stampede at religious event

Authorities say massive overcrowding and insufficient exits contributed to the deadly crush in Hathras, northern India. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/c1xezPq

Drug gang turf war dumps dozens of bodies in Mexico truck

Probers say the clash was between the powerful Sinaloa cartel and another gang identified as 'Chiapas and Guatemala'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/yr9lDeu

Israel frees hospital chief with prisons ‘full’ of Gaza captives

The detainees endured 'almost daily torture', claims al-Shifa Hospital Director Muhammad Abu Salmiya. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/OBwG4Hm

Greek firefighters battle ‘dangerous’ wildfires over weekend

A combination of hot, dry conditions and strong winds are fuelling the spread of the blazes in Greece. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/VibF4qZ

UK election 2024 explained in maps and charts

Britons will head to the polls on July 4. Here’s what you need to know about the parties, leaders, and key issues. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zVHWPap