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Ten years after Yazidi genocide, survivors struggle to rebuild lives

NGOs report that 200,000 are displaced in Iraq’s Kurdistan region, while thousands trapped in legal limbo in Europe. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/tRYrmLf via IFTTT

India Lok Sabha election 2024 Phase 7: Who votes and what’s at stake?

Voters will decide the fate of 904 candidates contesting 57 seats in the last phase of the Lok Sabha polls on June 1. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RCHLdWZ via IFTTT

OpenAI says it disrupted Chinese, Russian, Israeli influence campaigns

ChatGPT maker says influence operations failed to gain traction or reach large audiences. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/8EOQUve via IFTTT

Mayoral candidate shot dead at campaign rally in Mexico’s Guerrero state

Alfredo Cabrera's murder is the latest in a string of attacks ahead of Sunday's elections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/nRHi7zw via IFTTT

NATO’s top diplomats meet as Ukraine seeks long-range weapons to hit Russia

Military alliance's foreign ministers are due to meet in Prague to prepare aid package for Ukraine ahead of NATO summit. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/n9C8Tdv via IFTTT

North Korea flies rubbish-filled balloons to South in ‘tit-for-tat’ attack

South Korea condemns ‘low-class’ attack which comes amid tensions raised by Pyongyang’s failed satellite launch. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/s0JdKXH via IFTTT

NBA Finals: Minnesota Timberwolves beat Dallas Mavericks in Game 4

If Minnesota win the playoff series, they will become the first team in NBA history to advance after trailing 3-0. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FB3OkTf via IFTTT

Cluster munition use reported after Ukraine’s Russian-held Luhansk attacked

Information on casualties is being clarified after air attacks cause fire in the occupied eastern Ukrainian city. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6Eo4gNj via IFTTT

Dabke dance troupe brings relief to Gaza’s war-weary children

A dance crew is teaching displaced children in Gaza a traditional Palestinian dance form called dabke. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/8zsATlH via IFTTT

‘End the genocide’ says US Libertarian presidential candidate Chase Oliver

The Libertarian Party has nominated activist Chase Oliver for US president, who pledged to ‘end the genocide’. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Jsenylr via IFTTT

Australia’s Starc fit and ready for T20 World Cup after heatwave-hit IPL

Starc took 17 wickets in 13 matches in Kolkata's title-winning run at the IPL 2024 season that lasted two months. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/8F3EYgB via IFTTT

Casa Skate – a new generation of skateboarders in Morocco

As Casablanca has boomed, so has the city’s skateboarding infrastructure, a boon for young people hopeful for the future from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lyuIz4g via IFTTT

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 821

As the war enters its 821st day, these are the main developments. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/q3bIJWx via IFTTT

Chile arrests firefighter for allegedly starting deadly blaze in February

A firefighter and a forest official held on suspicion of starting a fire that killed 137 people in Vina del Mar city. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Nfr6RKq via IFTTT

Some 45,000 Rohingya flee amid allegations of beheading, burning in Myanmar

UN rights chief Volker Turk urges Bangladesh, other countries 'to provide effective protection' to the latest refugees. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zEODel4 via IFTTT

Colombia’s ex-President Uribe charged with witness tampering

Uribe, who was president from 2002 to 2010, faces up to 12 years in prison for witness tampering and bribing witnesses. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/q4K7fkc via IFTTT

Japan, South Korea announce sanctions over Russia-North Korea arms trade

Pyongyang is accused of sending thousands of containers of munitions to Moscow for its use in the war against Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Q4x6Jsr via IFTTT

Dozens feared dead after ‘massive’ landslide hits Papua New Guinea

Governor of Enga province says the disaster caused 'loss of life and property' in at least six villages. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/yHGq87W via IFTTT

Singapore Airlines death: Is climate change making air turbulence worse?

Experts say climate change is expected to make incidents of turbulence worse for air travellers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/k3Ehaxc via IFTTT

Indian election casts spotlight on Modi lookalikes

Modi lookalikes have become local celebrities as India's 43-day-long election is set to conclude on June 1. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5Ck3raj via IFTTT

Vietnam’s security chief To Lam becomes new president

Lam's appointment comes after a major anticorruption drive that analysts say he has weaponised for his benefit. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/BrzMke4 via IFTTT

Blinken faces outcry over Israel’s war on Gaza during Senate testimonies

Demonstrators accused Antony Blinken of being a 'war criminal' and responsible for a 'genocide' against Palestinians. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/gTRL8My via IFTTT

Zelenskyy pushes allies for direct involvement in Ukraine’s war with Russia

Ukraine's leader seeks help intercepting Russian missiles, says battlefield situation 'most difficult' since invasion. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5Z46DoW via IFTTT

PGA Championship: Golf’s ‘nearly man’ Xander Schauffele in first major win

Schauffele outdueled Bryson DeChambeau to win the PGA Championship, capturing it with the lowest score in major history. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/WwsrB3C via IFTTT

First image of helicopter crash site as Iran President Raisi confirmed dead

First images of the crash site in Iran's East Azerbaijan province show burned-out wreckage of president's helicopter. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/TzLdiOX via IFTTT

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 815

As the war enters its 815th day, these are the main developments. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6MbDZ0E via IFTTT

Taiwan ramps up security for new president’s inauguration amid China threat

Taipei defence ministry says it detected seven Chinese aircraft and as many naval vessels near Taiwan in past 24 hours. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ScWqAPZ via IFTTT

Death toll rises to six in New Caledonia riots as unrest spreads

Hundreds of heavily armed marines and police patrol the French territory's capital Noumea after a night of violence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Wm0uyDQ via IFTTT

At least 50 killed in heavy rains, floods in Afghanistan’s Ghor province

Officials in the central region expect the number of casualties to increase as rising waters destroy thousands of homes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FiwgHCr via IFTTT

Lebanon’s economic crisis endures, as does the EU’s ‘fear’ of refugees

Analysts question whether EU grants to Lebanon have anything to do with getting its economy out of the hole it is in. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/LM3YzV9 via IFTTT

FIFA delays decision on Palestinian request to ban Israel amid Gaza war

Governing body to seek legal advice after calls for Israel's 'immediate' suspension from international football. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/gGMNA2r via IFTTT

Slovakia’s PM Robert Fico shot, expected to survive: What we know so far

The Slovak prime minister was shot multiple times on Wednesday in an assassination attempt. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/J52iLvo via IFTTT

Nakba to Nakba, Palestinian life 76 years post-catastrophe is worse than 75

On the 76th commemoration of the Nakba, Al Jazeera looks at the difference the last year has made to the Palestinians. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hoDOuRc via IFTTT

India top court bails NewsClick editor arrested in Chinese funding case

Prabir Purkayastha was arrested last year after NYT report said outlet was backed by network pushing Chinese propaganda. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/qrbNWo3 via IFTTT

Georgia parliament passes ‘foreign agent’ bill, triggering massive protests

The measure, described as authoritarian and Russian inspired, was approved despite warnings from the EU and the US. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ObG5mLo via IFTTT

Unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir: What’s behind the recent protests?

Why are the residents of Pakistan-administered Kashmir out on the streets and what are their demands? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/HymFcCi via IFTTT

Paris 2024: China gives table tennis legend Ma another shot at Olympic gold

Ma Long's inclusion in China's table tennis squad gives him a chance to win gold in his fourth consecutive Olympics. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/m56jXfp via IFTTT

Army officer resigns due to US support for Israel’s war in Gaza

'Shame and guilt' drove Major Harrison Mann to quit in November, but he was 'afraid' of expressing it earlier. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/SGr5hEl via IFTTT

Israelis killing Palestinians ‘in cold blood’ in occupied West Bank

The number of Palestinians killed there by Israeli soldiers and settlers has reached unprecedented levels. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2yTjLYQ via IFTTT

Flash floods in Afghanistan devastate lives and livelihoods

Driven by unusually heavy seasonal rains, the floods have killed hundreds and destroyed homes and livestock. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/GwbT6om via IFTTT

Can Pakistan’s Imran Khan and army patch up, a year after violent clashes?

Both sides have so far rejected concessions, but many analysts say this rupture is untenable and a compromise is needed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/qfwM83I via IFTTT

Fourth Indian arrested and charged in Canada over Sikh activist’s killing

Amandeep Singh was already in custody for unrelated gun charges before being charged in Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/mYhWz7H via IFTTT

‘Climbing is for ladies too’: Transforming Malawi into a climbers’ paradise

A small group of enterprising, local climbers has a bold cause - to attract more Malawians to the sport. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/eVio258 via IFTTT

At least 14 dead, several missing in Indonesia flash floods, cold lava flow

Heavy rain triggers a flash flood and a cold lava flow from Mount Marapi, resulting in the disaster in West Sumatra. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FZbeTw7 via IFTTT

Political turmoil in Kuwait as emir dissolves parliament

Sheikh Mishal also announces the suspension of some articles of the constitution amid a continuing deadlock. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/QG80ESb via IFTTT

On second anniversary of Abu Akleh death, press advocates push for justice

Advocates say lack of accountability in Abu Akleh's killing reflects pattern of impunity in Israel's attacks on press. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/IQ2acsS via IFTTT

Thousands march in Sweden’s Malmo against Israel’s Eurovision participation

Contest organisers, who say the event should be nonpolitical, resisted calls to exclude Israel over its war on Gaza. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4hkCfj5 via IFTTT

Iran’s Khamenei urges people to vote in parliamentary run-off amid apathy

Conservatives swept first round of parliamentary and religious assembly elections in March. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36gS7Nb via IFTTT

‘Israeli extremists’ set fire to UNRWA HQ in occupied East Jerusalem

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees says it has been forced to temporarily close its occupied east Jerusalem compound from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/NAtLl4y via IFTTT

Yemen’s Houthis say they attacked ships in Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean

Iran-aligned group has threatened to increase attacks on shipping until ceasefire reached in Israel's war on Gaza. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/06EjmiD via IFTTT

Iran warns it will change nuclear doctrine if ‘existence threatened’

Adviser to Khamenei says Iran will have 'no choice' if nuclear facilities targeted by Israel. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Xz9t7ek via IFTTT

Student protests against Israel’s war on Gaza spread across Europe

Growing calls and demonstrations for universities to sever ties with Israel trigger clashes and arrests. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Hc4ody1 via IFTTT

NBA playoffs: Top-seeded Boston Celtics, Okalhoma Thunder win opening games

Celtics control Game One against Cavs thanks to Brown's 32 points, while Doncic is left to rue Mavs' poor performance. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/kG2TxP6 via IFTTT

An election booth inside a forest in India – for just one voter

Polling officers in Gujarat make a two-day trip by bus on bumpy roads to ensure a Hindu monk could vote. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/YoeO1da via IFTTT

Pro-Palestinian protesters target Met Gala over Gaza war

Several people were arrested as pro-Palestinian protesters tried to disrupt the Met Gala in New York. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XA3fyNl via IFTTT

Israel seizes key Gaza border crossing as it launches assault on Rafah

Closure of crossing threatens increased casualties as Israel steps up offensive on city sheltering millions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/7SZ4Ym1 via IFTTT

Amazon to invest $9bn in Singapore to expand cloud services

Announcement comes after rival Microsoft last week unveiled major investments in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/I5e16uV via IFTTT

Who is left behind from Vietnamese migration to the UK?

The only victims of transnational migration are not those who are on the move. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/LyQuEX8 via IFTTT

NBA playoffs: Mitchell leads Cavs to semis with win over Magic

Donovan Mitchell scored 39 points as Cavs overcame an 18-point deficit to win the seven-game series with 106-94 score. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jHTAykf via IFTTT

The surfer chef behind South Africa’s first fine dining halal restaurant

Anwar Abdullatief creates stunning halal food with the Cape Malay flavours of his childhood from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/eknIPSO via IFTTT

Messi and Saurez lead Inter Miami’s 6-2 MLS win over New York Red Bulls

Messi had a record five assists and scored a goal, while Suarez scored a hat-trick in the win over New York Red Bulls. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4rLMa5K via IFTTT

Dozens arrested in US campuses in another weekend of pro-Palestine protests

More than 2,000 people have been arrested nationwide as students continue protests calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/pfFUnEq via IFTTT

Landslides, floods sweep Indonesia’s South Sulawesi, killing 15 people

Disaster management agency says 115 people evacuated, more than 100 houses damaged amid prolonged torrential rain. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/yoECPSr via IFTTT

Invisible plastic: Why banning plastic bags will never be enough

How ordinary items like toothpaste and teabags could actually be damaging our environment. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/AOlfJ0N via IFTTT

‘Don’t be afraid for the marshes’: The battle to save Iraq’s waterways

Jassim Al-Asadi has spent much of his life fighting for the survival of the Iraqi Marshes, but the battle is difficult. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3PgvQ4F via IFTTT

I spent 43 days in Gaza’s now-destroyed hospitals. My mind is still there.

Now thousands of miles away, I think of my patients in Gaza and wonder: Are they still alive? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/UZtke5w via IFTTT

Palestinian journalists covering Gaza war win UNESCO press freedom prize

UN agency's chief calls award a tribute to courage of journalists facing 'difficult and dangerous' conditions in Gaza. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/oPADCea via IFTTT

Rains, mudslides kill 29 in southern Brazil’s ‘worst disaster’

Torrential rains wreak havoc with toll expected to rise as search continues for dozens of people reported missing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/UgCsn7w via IFTTT

NBA playoffs: Celtics crush Heat to win series, Mavericks thrash Clippers

Boston Celtics advance to semifinals with 4-1 win, Luka Doncic-led Dallas Mavericks take 3-2 lead over LA Clippers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/IkaQ9wC via IFTTT

Colombia president cuts ties with Israel over war on Gaza

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro says the country is cutting diplomatic ties with Israel over its war on Gaza. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lCL3zaG via IFTTT

Boxer Ryan Garcia denies using banned drug Ostarine for Devin Haney fight

'I don't even know where to get steroids,' Garcia said, after reports claimed he had tested positive for a banned drug. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/e6cWJBT via IFTTT

NBA playoffs: Bucks and 76ers win to stay alive, Cavs take lead over Magic

Injury-riddled Milwaukee Bucks score a 115-92 win over Indiana Pacers, while Philadelphia 76ers beat NY Knicks 112-106. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/eq3vC8a via IFTTT

China’s revised state secrets law has come into force. Here’s what to know

Taiwan warn citizens against travelling to China amid fears new law could be used to punish regular business activities. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/YMCXfNy via IFTTT