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The sudden surge of genocide critique in the West

As attacks intensify and starvation in Gaza worsens, some of Israel's allies finally start to speak up. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/SWtVOpJ

Afghanistan welcomes upgraded diplomatic ties with neighbouring Pakistan

Taliban government to follow Pakistan's move to designate ambassador to Kabul as tensions between the two nations ease. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/j1spfOz

Israel blocks planned West Bank visit by Arab foreign ministers

Israel says it will not cooperate with the meeting planned by Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE diplomats. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/YCmblDA

Gaza ‘hungriest place on Earth’, all its people at risk of famine, UN warns

UN says its mission to help Gaza is 'most obstructed in recent history' as its entire population is at risk of famine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/WSyEpLP

Israel should feel settlement spread comes at a “big price”

Only sanctions and accountability can reverse Israel’s push to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/F8icP0n

Climate change adds extra month of extreme heat for 4bn people: Report

The study found that without the phasing out of fossil fuels, temperatures will continue to soar. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/WeIp0PB

Victoria's Secret takes down US website after 'security incident'

Some in-store services are also suspended - the lingerie firm says it is "working round the clock" to restore them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Pr7dEm

Visual guide to how the Gaza aid distribution turmoil unfolded

At least three people were killed and dozens injured when Israeli forces opened fire on starving Palestinians. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Htulyn8

Putin is “testing the waters” in Trump relationship

Mark Storella breaks down Trump’s response to Russia’s Ukraine attack, his Putin ties, and whether sanctions may finally from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/p5ZAYxc

Gulf states, China take centre stage at summit of Southeast Asian nations

The GCC, China, ASEAN countries pledged to promote trade and work to 'unleash the full potential of our partnership'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/59yZVbE

Video: Families in Tel Aviv mark 600 days for Gaza captives

Families of captives held in Gaza lashed out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during a protest. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5iq9PzM

Aboriginal man, 24, dies in police custody in Australia’s NT

NT police say 'the man stopped breathing' shortly after officers restrained him in a supermarket. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/kVHcuAG

Australia dust storm turns town orange

Video shows a severe dust storm turning an Australian town orange as strong winds whip across South Australia from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/43Gqv0I

Europe’s “harsh words” for Israel “a positive thing”

Saul Takahashi on the EU’s shift in tone toward Israel’s war on Gaza and whether its words will lead to real action. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/0ieM9lr

More than 800 lawyers, judges call for UK sanctions on Israel over Gaza war

Israel's breaches of international law in Gaza risk setting 'anarchy' loose upon the world, a signatory says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/uaF0NDJ

Uganda targeting LGBTQ community with hatred and violence: HRW

Persecution follows in the wake of 2023 law imposing draconian punishments on homosexuality. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/l7nHXE4

Democracy in East Africa is retreating. Here is how it can be saved

Amid the capitulation of legislatures and elections rendered meaningless, grassroots organising can save democracy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ZTaN80e

Trump rows back tariff threat to agree EU trade-talk extension

US president continues to fuel global economic uncertainty with erratic trade policy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/sBfEn0N

Killing of Gaza doctor’s family an “outrageous crime”

Dr Mads Gilbert, a physician at University Hospital of North Norway, discusses the Israeli air strike that killed nine c from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/JcZQIVM

Malaysia wants Myanmar ceasefire extended amid ASEAN ban on coup leaders

Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan urges ASEAN to support expanding ceasefire beyond the currently affected zone. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/uKperb0

Cooking in Gaza is now a toxic affair

To eat, we are forced to breathe the poisonous smoke from burning wood and trash. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/CJFZb9r

Was ex-Cambodian MP Lim Kimya politically assassinated in Bangkok?

101 East investigates cross-border persecution and the killing of former Cambodian opposition MP, Lim Kimya, in Thailand from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bcVOJ6U

Ukraine calls for new sanctions as Russia hits Kyiv amid prisoner exchanges

Overnight attacks demonstrate that Moscow is blocking a ceasefire deal to end the war, Zelenskyy says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/S1cvQUN

Israel is under the assumption “it can act with impunity”

Global anger at Israel for firing on diplomats visiting Jenin camp in the occupied West Bank. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/e1okQI6

Aid entering Gaza is “less than a drop in the ocean”

Gaza needs a humanitarian operation involving hundreds of trucks a day, says Tomasso Della Longa of the Red Cross. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/l9v1QsR

Julian Assange’s t-shirt tribute to Gaza victims at Cannes Festival

Julian Assange wore a shirt at Cannes Film Festival listing 4,986 Palestinian children killed in the Gaza war. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/n8SQYoZ

Daredevil biker stuns Indonesia’s night fair crowd with fearless stunts

Riding the Wall of Death since 17, Wahyuni thrills audiences with daring stunts in Indonesia’s North Sumatra. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/kxq9wup

What’s South Africa’s land law at the heart of the Trump-Ramaphosa spat?

Some white Afrikaner groups say the land expropriation law targets them and could lead to violent land grabs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/dWNwySM

Kevin De Bruyne: Man City bid farewell to captain at Etihad Stadium

After a decade of excellence, Manchester City captain Kevin De Bruyne says goodbye to fans at final home match. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/WVJaHnD

UK, France, Canada threaten ‘concrete actions’ against Israel over Gaza

Husam Zumlot, Palestine’s ambassador to UK, urges arms embargo and support in holding ‘war criminals’ accountable. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/VyhkYLi

Iran summons UK charge d’affaires amid nuclear friction

Arrests of Iranians come amid lingering tensions over Iran's nuclear programme and fallout of Russia-Ukraine war. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/eOy7ctq

US PGA Championship 2025: Scottie Scheffler wins third major title

World number one Scottie Scheffler outlasts a final round challenge from Jon Rahm to record a five-stroke victory. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1oh0sOw

“Sufficient law” exists for United Nations to end genocide in Gaza

Noura Erakat, a human rights attorney, urged UN states to use their powers to end Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/rHUnqtJ

Gaza’s children are “stronger than adults” but can’t fight hunger

Volunteer Afeed Nessouli says that the small joys Gaza’s kids find can't mask the toll of hunger. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6KZVdkF

Everton vs Southampton: Goodison Park stages final Premier League match

Everton play their final Premier League match at Goodison Park on Sunday at a venue steeped in history and tradition. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/YKx8eEP

UK police charge three Iranians with suspected espionage

The men were charged with engaging in conduct likely to assist a foreign intelligence service, police said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/841CXSj

Q&A: Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo on his Olympic triumph; African sprinters

Tebogo talks to Al Jazeera about breaking the American and Jamaican dominance, and the future of sprinting in Africa. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5mlqIiC

Russia targeting journalists in Ukraine hotel strikes: Report

Reporters Without Borders and Truth Hounds found that Russia's attacks on hotels intended to 'discourage' war coverage. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/pT1YD60

Gaza death toll passes 53,000 as Israel drives towards ‘conquest’

Israel intensifies its bombardment of enclave as threatened, as curtain comes down on Trump's Middle East tour. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2seHqIF

Trump says ‘a lot of people starving’ in Gaza

The US president says he is looking for a solution to ‘bad things’ happening in Gaza, including starvation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/E5WyCh2

‘One long Nakba’: Palestinians mark 77 years since mass expulsion by Israel

On anniversary of the Nakba, Palestinians draw parallels with their current struggles in Gaza and occupied West Bank. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zn1VcYH

This is Trump’s moment to deliver peace to the Middle East

By supporting Palestine’s UN admission, he can unlock regional stability, economic growth - and a lasting legacy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/dbI53AH

Djokovic-Murray coaching partnership ends before French Open

Tennis great Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray split weeks before the French Open after six-month coaching partnership. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/y0vWGIF

Trump offers to join Russia-Ukraine direct peace talks in Istanbul

Zelenskyy welcomes the US leader's initiative, insists Putin should also be in the Turkish city 'in person'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3D6Hngc

US and China agree to 90-day tariff pause after trade talks

The US and China have agreed to a 90-day pause on punitive trade tariffs from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4wKX2ql

Burkina Faso army, militias killed 130 members of ethnic group, HRW says

Army aircraft were reportedly hovering above as the killings took place, showing command control of the operation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Y1tW9GJ

Tech Life

One man describes his job as a moderator in Ghana. And we say goodbye to Skype. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7NvXpnF

Heavy rains cause flooding in Somali capital, killing seven

Heavy rains trigger flooding that damages roads, homes and key infrastructure in Mogadishu. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hWm0Yli

Turkish student Rumeysa Ozturk says she will continue to pursue her case

Student freed from US detention after writing Gaza opinion piece says she has 'faith in American system of justice'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4BV5fca

Children among several killed in Israel’s attacks on Gaza amid aid blockade

Cancer and diabetes patients among those suffering from Israel's ban on entry of all items, including medicine, in Gaza. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ADlIy7B

Pakistan launches Operation Bunyan Marsoos: What we know so far

Pakistan and India fired missiles at each other's airbases in the latest escalation between the neighbours. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5GBwVOd

India suspends IPL for a week, Pakistan moves T20 league amid conflict

IPL suspended for a week while the PSL moved to United Arab Emirates due to ongoing India and Pakistan conflict. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/vjZ0odf

As India strikes Pakistan, I mourn what we’ve truly lost

Amid war cries and triumphalism, empathy, pluralism and our very humanity are slipping away. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ekHzRbl

Pakistan accuses India of drone attack

Video shows drone debris in Lahore after Pakistan's army said it shot down 12 drones during an overnight Indian attack. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/yceiDZl

Harvard talks free speech but silences Palestine

It stands up to the Trump administration's sweeping demands, but bows to those of its own billionaire donors. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/anRDPZM

No sense in Gaza ceasefire talks amid Israel’s ‘hunger war’: Hamas

Hamas says it will no longer engage in truce talks amid a catastrophic hunger crisis created by Israel's blockade. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/gBZyJAb

Update that made ChatGPT 'dangerously' sycophantic pulled

Users said the chatbot endorsed ideas including stopping medication and getting angry at strangers from BBC News https://ift.tt/AWFJNCw

Russia reports Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow ahead of May 9 events

The attack comes as Moscow prepares to welcome foreign leaders from China and Brazil, among others. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/saPIRCQ

Sara Netanyahu caught on mic saying ‘fewer’ captives alive than claimed

The families of Israeli captives in Gaza are infuriated after Sara Netanyahu said there were fewer alive than claimed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/o21s0GK

No, Trump is not a fascist. He is a hypercapitalist and just as dangerous

Trump wants to free big capital from the constraints of democracy by dismantling it. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/HJmnw1Y

Tech Life

The space mission to better understand how forests affect climate change on Earth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dONIpQD

Trump faces backlash after posting AI image dressed as pope

Cardinals will gather on May 7 in a conclave in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel to elect a new pope. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Bn371PG

Nearly 290,000 Gaza children on ‘the brink of death’ amid Israeli blockade

Gaza Media Office says some 3,500 children below five ‘face imminent death by starvation' amid Israel’s total blockade. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/CR2rNxY

Garcia beaten by Romero in return from doping ban

Ryan Garcia returns from a doping suspension to beat Rolly Romero with a unanimous points decision in New York. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ODfFeK9

We must not let the memory and value of solidarity with refugees be erased

Ten years ago, I watched the residents of Lesbos welcome refugees. Now the public narrative says this was a mistake. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/YyNTGpz

Pakistan test-fires ballistic missile as tensions with India rise

Pakistan test-fires surface-to-surface missile amid fears of military escalation with India over deadly Kashmir attack. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/VSDrtGz

Australia election 2025: Results, what polls say and what’s at stake?

Here are the issues dominating the federal elections and which party is leading in the polls. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/o0KAaEv

Drones hit ‘Freedom Flotilla’ Gaza aid ship in international waters

Freedom Flotilla Coalition demands Israel answer to violations including blockade and 'bombing of our civilian vessel'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PvohewB

Israel wildfires flare near Jerusalem for a second day

Israel's firefighting service said 163 ground crews and 12 aircraft were working to contain the flames. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/UPAtR7B