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Video: Longest-held Guantanamo Bay detainee repatriated to Tunisia

The US military has released Ridah bin Saleh al-Yazidi from the notorious Guantanamo Bay prison camp. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/SF50dNJ

‘Moral imperative’: WHO presses China to share COVID origins data

Beijing insists it has shared information on the coronavirus 'without holding anything back'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Qlm7KZO

China court hands schoolboy a life sentence for murder

Two teenagers in Hebei given prison sentences over the killing of their 13-year-old classmate in March. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/a4r0e6y

Australia beat India in ‘one of the best’ Tests to take series lead

Australia beat India by 184 runs in the fourth Test to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match Border-Gavaskar series. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/gHJ2VLi

Video: Jeju Air plane crashes and explodes during landing in South Korea

A plane crash has killed almost everyone on board the South Korean Jeju Air Flight 2216. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9YzaSg0

Calls for the release of Gaza hospital director detained by Israel

Palestinians, campaigners express concern after Abu Safia and others from Kamal Adwan Hospital are detained by Israel. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/qURM1Hz

Putin apologises to Azerbaijan’s president over ‘tragic’ plane crash

Vladimir Putin says incident occurred in Russian airspace, but does not acknowledge any possible involvement of Russia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/fjEOoJn

Enabling genocide? Former Biden officials reflect on the president’s legacy

As Biden’s term ends, federal workers who resigned over his Gaza policies share how they think he will be remembered. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Hg6cyh8

Afghan Taliban hit ‘several points’ in Pakistan in retaliation for attacks

The attacks come days after the Taliban pledged retaliation for Pakistani air strikes inside Afghanistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/kyEYpJd

Photos: India mourns former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in state funeral

Singh, who died aged 92, cremated in funeral with full military honours as politicians and the public mourn his death. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zuoaN4s

Photos: Russia-Ukraine war in 2024

'All-encompassing' war nears three years with Ukrainian soldiers losing morale and territory. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/vcLQs7N

South Korean parliament votes to impeach acting president

South Korean lawmakers have voted to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5osM78P

Babies in Gaza die of hypothermia as living conditions worsen

Doctors say three Palestinian babies have died of hypothermia in a displacement camp in southern Gaza. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9FVi0G1

Australia’s batsmen take control against India on day one of fourth Test

Teenager Sam Konstas captured plenty of attention with a superb batting debut on day one of fourth Test in Melbourne. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/kM9J5nr

Did artificial intelligence shape the 2024 US election?

Experts feared AI deepfakes in elections, but traditional misinformation methods like social media claims prevailed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/A50Jp6M

South Korea opposition considering move to impeach acting president

Following impeachment of Yoon Suk-yeol, Democratic Party to decide whether to submit a bill to impeach Han Duck-soo. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/vNCQRBH

Malaysia’s scandal-hit 1MDB sues Amicorp, seeks $1bn for alleged fraud

The scandal-hit fund says Amicorp 'played a vital role' in facilitating the laundering of more than $7bn. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jyEu1f8

I am living my own Nakba

I have lost my home and I feel I may be losing my homeland, too. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/yS348a0

Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal over ‘ridiculous fees’

Trump also hinted at China's growing influence around the canal, which connects the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6JqkDIo

What are ‘non-crime hate incidents’ which have become so hated in the UK?

Children in England and Wales have been investigated by police for calling each other names, a study has found. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ZdBMnsg

US State Dept gives nod to $5bn in potential arms sales for Egypt

Huge sale likely to go through despite ongoing concerns over Egyptian government’s human rights breaches, from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/YzBb4pC

Who are the 51 men in Gisele Pelicot rape case; will old cases be reopened?

Investigators in France have reopened old cases, investigating Dominique Pelicot for rape and murder in the 1990s. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/HzDikjL

Malaysia to resume search for missing Malaysian Airlines MH370

Flight MH370, carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew, vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing in March 2014. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/kbaytPf

As Gaza war rages, Deutsche Welle insiders accuse outlet of pro-Israel bias

Journalists at the German media network say newsroom leaders instil fear and dehumanise Palestinian suffering. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/l2OPGXr

Mayotte toll still unknown as French territory reels from Chido devastation

Authorities fear hundreds or more could have been killed as number of victims unclear several says after cyclone. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/toK40Nq

We are part of nature – not apart from it | All Hail

Anthropocentrism - why we presume to control the world, trying to bend it to our every will and convenience. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/o5GUevb

Bomb blast kills Russian chief of nuclear protection forces in Moscow

The chief of Russian nuclear protection forces, Igor Kirillov has been killed in a bomb blast in Moscow. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Lb97os4

India in trouble as rain slows Australia’s charge at third Test in Brisbane

Bad weather continues to hamper the third Test with most of day three rained out, making a draw the most likely result. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/dc0jxXU

Israeli forces storm Gaza school sheltering displaced, killing at least 15

Remaining displaced, many women and children, reportedly being forced out of Khalil Oweida School by Israeli forces. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jqrp59g

Israel intensifies Syria attacks, but HTS leader says doesn’t want conflict

De facto new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa slams Israelis attacks, but says Syria cannot afford to enter a new conflict. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xOlTABp

Video: Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital attacked during Al Jazeera interview

Al Jazeera's Moath al-Kahlout was reporting on aid in a Gaza hospital, when an Israeli attack struck nearby. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/QgFL3mM

Could Israel’s Netanyahu be about to agree to a Gaza ceasefire?

Rumours that Israeli prime minister may finally put his name to an agreement with Hamas abound, but why now? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/OZl4iKJ

Israel bombards hospital, school in Gaza, a day after Nuseirat massacre

Israel has killed dozens over past day as it continues to bomb and burn homes in northern Gaza and strikes Khan Younis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PZpXG2o

Researchers conclude at least 80,000 missing Syrians have been killed

The head of Syria’s Network for Human Rights says only 33,000 detainees have been found and freed from Syria’s prisons. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/K9BqYvj

Pakistan cricket: Gillespie quits ahead of South Africa tour; Aqib promoted

Pakistan have appointed Aqib Javed as their interim Test coach following the resignation of Australian Jason Gillespie. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/rnCDKSi

China sentences ex-Premier League footballer Li Tie to 20 years in prison

Former national team coach is the biggest name to be netted in China's sweeping crackdown on corruption in sport. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/MRX35si

Syria’s PM says al-Assad military collaborators to be brought to justice

Tomb of Hafez al-Assad, father of removed president, torched as new PM pledges peace after 13 years of war. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PsUcJS0

Chatbot 'encouraged teen to kill parents over screen time limit'

Legal action filed in Texas alleges Character.ai 'poses a clear and present danger' to young people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EerLGXD

Al-Assad’s fall in Syria: What’s at stake for China?

China quietly aligned with al-Assad through UNSC vetoes, but has not been directly involved like Iran or Russia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/f3qhU7k

‘A blow to Putin’s prestige’: What al-Assad’s fall means for Russia

As Syria's longtime leader gets shelter in Moscow, analysts say Russia's Middle East ambitions are likely to continue. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/noOBxaA

Taiwan raises alert to ‘high’ amid presence of Chinese warships

Nearly 90 Chinese navy, coastguard ships reported near Taiwan, southern Japanese islands, East and South China Seas. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/dJ3COm7

Ghana’s former President John Mahama wins election

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia concedes defeat, congratulates former President John Mahama. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/SBAhaU5

UN’s Syria envoy expresses ‘cautious hope’ after al-Assad’s fall

Geir Pedersen says Syria is at a 'watershed moment', acknowledges 'immense' challenges ahead. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/pvjIbFR

Opposition fighters seize al-Assad presidential palace in Syria’s Damascus

Syrian rebels have taken over the Presidential Palace in Damascus as Bashar al-Assad's whereabouts remain unknown. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XKsc1r5

South Korea vote to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol fails

A governing party walkout deprived the opposition of the votes needed to remove the president. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/YVtlyim

Australia’s social media dilemma

Will Australia's social media ban jeopardise digital rights? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9S2D4Fz

Opposition forces take Syria’s Daraa, Astana-track meeting to be held

Daraa, known as the 'cradle of the revolution' is fourth city al-Assad loses in a single week. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/NFHLw7r

Russia ready to use ‘any means’ to prevent defeat in Ukraine: Lavrov

Russia's top diplomat says Moscow sent the West a message with the recent use of a hypersonic missile in Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/w7GiNkh

Children ‘incinerated’ in Israeli attack on ‘safe zone’ in Gaza

Women and children were “incinerated” in an Israeli attack on tents in a so-called ‘safe zone’ in Gaza. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zJQDdVy

Government of French PM Michel Barnier faces no-confidence vote

National Assembly to debate two motions brought by the far left and hard right. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/28u9Pqh

Second impeachment motion filed against Philippines VP Duterte

The motion follows a bid on Monday to unseat the VP, who has become mired in a political power struggle with president. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/HiJBX0U

‘World on fire’: UN aid agency warns of tough choices as funding falls

OCHA hopes to reach 190 million people in ‘dire need’ amid double whammy of spiralling conflict and climate crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2qNVwYa

Dubois to defend world heavyweight title against Parker in Saudi Arabia

Dubois' clash with Parker headlines a stacked boxing lineup with a Beterbiev-Bivol rematch the co-main event in Riyadh. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/L2a8l37

Russia races ahead of NATO in weapons production for Ukraine war: SIPRI

A new SIPRI study lays bare how NATO is unable to turn spending power into firepower in a crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/djTObvA

Report from bombed Syrian hospital

Reporter in Syria Nour Qormosh has been seeing the damage from an air attack on Aleppo’s university hospital. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/b95jeyd

Israel kills Gaza aid workers from World Central Kitchen, Save The Children

World Central Kitchen was forced to pause operations after three more of its employees were killed in Israeli attacks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/YoiD1I5

China blasts US arms sale to Taiwan, President Lai’s visit to Hawaii

Beijing lodges 'serious protests' with the US saying it 'strongly condemns' Taiwanese leader's stopover in Hawaii, Guam. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/LEIXR6A

Thousands mourn ex-Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut

Thousands of mourners have gathered in southern Beirut where Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah was assassinated. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/gePCAWM