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Israeli air attacks kill dozens in Gaza as Palestinians mark Eid al-Fitr

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeats a demand for Hamas to disarm and for its leaders to leave Gaza. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/98mhqrp

Trump’s U.S.A.I.D. Cuts Hobble Earthquake Response in Myanmar

While China, Russia and other nations have rushed emergency response teams to the devastated country, the U.S., once a leader in foreign aid, has been slow to act. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/d4Sy9Uh

What’s happening to US-European relations?

There are divisions over NATO, the future of Greenland, trade and the Russia-Ukraine war. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/SqVZIkg

‘The US won’t get that’: Greenland rejects Trump’s claim over the territory

Greenlandic PM responds to Trump’s claims over Greenland, asserting that the territory will decide its own future. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/JN3IY29

Elon Musk protesters gather at Tesla showrooms

The protesters are trying to escalate a movement targeting Tesla dealerships and vehicles in opposition to Musk. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/uS31BqJ

Month of giving: Syrians in Ethiopia keep Ramadan iftar tradition alive

Tiny Syrian community in Ethiopia embraces spirit of Ramadan, offering meals to those in need. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/SyOxQPv

US woman released by Taliban in Afghanistan: Former US envoy

American citizen Faye Hall has been released by the Taliban after she was detained earlier this year. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hOY0rDW

Huge Istanbul protests over Imamoglu’s arrest and imprisonment in Turkiye

CHP leader calls for former mayor's release, denounces arrests of protesters in growing clashes over Turkish democracy. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XukctyL

Judge in Mahmoud Khalil deportation case delays decision on release

A US judge declined to decide whether pro-Palestinian student Mahmoud Khalil should be released on bail. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/VcsNDLU

High Toll Is Feared After Earthquake Batters Myanmar and Thailand

The 7.7-magnitude earthquake near Mandalay, in a country already torn by war, was felt across Southeast Asia, and experts warned there could be tens of thousands dead. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/XuDUWVZ

Protests Demanding Restoration of Monarchy in Nepal Turn Deadly

At least two people were killed and dozens injured as followers of the last king demanded the restoration of a monarchy that was dissolved in 2008. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/VIaBYiG

Trump says Greenland takeover needed for ‘world peace’

US president's comment comes as Vice President Vance and his wife visit US military base on the Danish territory. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PtGf47D

Colombia and the US agree to collect and share biometric data for migrants

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem touted the memorandum as a step towards cracking down on undocumented migration. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/yr2nTkA

Mbappe, Vinicius among four Real Madrid players being investigated by UEFA

European football's governing body is investigating four Real Madrid players for 'indecent conduct' after Atletico game. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xJfq7kN

Oleg Gordievsky, K.G.B. Officer Turned Double Agent, Dies at 86

While climbing the ranks of the Soviet spy agency, he spent more than a decade working for British intelligence as one of its most highly placed moles. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/agAP4nZ

What to Know About the Turmoil in Turkey

Turkey was plunged into a political crisis after the authorities arrested Ekrem Imamoglu, mayor of Istanbul and a top rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on accusations of corruption. Ben Hubbard, Istanbul bureau chief for The New York Times, explains the tumult. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/EDwitl5

Sudan’s army says it’s taken control of Khartoum as RSF retreat

Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has arrived in Khartoum and announced that the city “is free”. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/EBAeKl2

Vandals of Paddington Statue Were ‘Antithesis’ of Beloved Bear, Judge Says

A jurist in England scolded two members of the British Royal Air Force who damaged the bear, saying their actions “lacked respect and integrity.” via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/X4TnAqx

At least six people killed in Israeli attacks on southern Syria

The violence in the border area marks increased friction between Israel and Syria. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Qzg5vLy

Why Does Trump Want Greenland? Here’s What to Know.

President Trump has made no secret of his designs on Greenland, repeating threats to acquire the territory through a financial transaction or military force. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/e3aBjZ0

What’s Trump’s plan for the Middle East?

All US presidents say they want to avoid Middle East conflicts. But is Trump setting himself up for more war and turmoil? via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/82cvu7i

Could Israeli violence ignite a wider conflict in the Middle East?

Gaza and Lebanon are under attack while the US bombs Yemen. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1aKos3y

The Foreman-Ali Rumble That Changed Their Careers, and Congo

Half a century ago, the “Rumble in the Jungle” became not just a fight between George Foreman and Muhammad Ali, but a cultural touchstone. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Z8DKemW

Analysis: Israelis protest as Netanyahu focuses on securing political power

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu fights over removing senior officials and budget, as protests against him continue. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/k7AvpB8

US lifts $10m reward for major Taliban leader Haqqani

The removal of the bounty comes days after Afghan group releases US citizen. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FfYIi8S

Thousands of Israelis protest Shin Bet chief’s dismissal, for captives

PM Netanyahu and Shin Bet head Ronen Bar have been at loggerheads over failure to prevent October 7 attacks. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/prmVZXo

Detained Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu denies ‘terrorism’ charges: Report

Opposition leader detained by the government on Wednesday for alleged corruption and "terrorism". via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Ss2ghIj

Is the conflict in Sudan entering a decisive phase?

Army retakes territory in the capital. RSF makes gains in Darfur. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/BQs0THj

Flights Resume at Heathrow After Substation Fire Shut Down Airport

The blaze forced Britain’s largest airport to cancel or divert more than 1,000 flights on Friday and removed a linchpin of global air travel. Counterterrorism police were investigating the cause of the fire. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/TMhxHGf

What Caused the Fire That Shut Down Heathrow Airport?

Officials and travelers are calling for an investigation into not only how the blaze started, but how it was able to cause such a large disruption to global travel. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Iawy1Dv

Netanyahu’s targeting of an Israeli spy chief and the attorney general

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is attempting to fire the Shin Bet spy chief and Israel's attorney general. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9oi6Irj

Thousands join march in Turkiye’s Istanbul to protest mayor’s arrest

Thousands gather near Istanbul's town hall in support of the city's recently arrested mayor. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/VKI3Jqd

Will diplomacy end the conflict in eastern DRC?

Congolese and Rwandan leaders called for a ceasefire after holding direct talks in Qatar. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ZcVlpug

Ukraine, Russia confirm talks with US officials in Saudi Arabia next week

Kyiv and Moscow confirm attendance at separate talks with US officials in Jeddah set for Monday. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/MkbOSfg

Kirsty Coventry elected as first female president of IOC

The International Olympic Committee elected Kirsty Coventry as its first female president with a single round of voting. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/K5fkGDT

Kirsty Coventry elected as first woman IOC president

Coventry wins the race to succeed Thomas Bach and will be first African to become International Olympic Committee chief. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/O9QwYX2

AU welcomes Doha talks between DR Congo and Rwanda leaders

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame, met in Doha on Tuesday. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/16avVK8

Donald Trump Jr. Mixes Business and Politics in Serbia, as Protests There Rage

President Trump’s oldest son visited Belgrade, the site of a Trump International Hotel project, and pushed back on calls for the country’s president to resign. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/FeEoyc5

Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kills Over 400, in Breakdown of Cease-Fire

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said he had ordered the aerial attacks after Hamas’s “repeated refusal” to release the remaining hostages it holds. “This is just the beginning,” he said. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/KjZlko4

Video: Blast near Somalia president’s residence as official convoy passes

An explosion was reported near the presidential palace in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/0Gx4OPQ

Video: Thousands of Yemenis rally in Sanaa against deadly US strikes

Thousands of Yemeni demonstrators marched in the streets of Sanaa to protest the deadly US military strikes. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ZqlvrnG

Judge Sets Hearing to Press Trump Administration on Deportation Flights

Tom Homan, the Trump administration’s so-called border czar, suggested he would continue deportation flights no matter what. “I don’t care what the judges think,” he said. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/s3bYdW0

Trump warns Iran will be ‘held responsible’ for Houthi attacks from Yemen

The president has escalated his rhetoric against Iran, in the wake of a weekend of US attacks on Houthi sites in Yemen. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/WD9mxrB

Takeaways From Our Investigation Into Domestic Worker Abuse in Saudi Arabia

Housekeepers from East Africa suffer beatings, starvation and sexual assault in Saudi Arabia. Here’s what else we learned about the cross-border trade in domestic workers. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/SvUMFe6

Tornado watch continues as deadly US storms claim at least 35 lives

More storms possible as cold front moves through the US, with tornado watches remaining across the country's Southeast. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/aVYXGJf

Ailing Pope Francis works on signature reform from hospital as he recovers

The pontiff was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital in February for double pneumonia. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/NihYjuA

Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona – LaLiga preview: Teams, how to follow, stream

Atletico host LaLiga leaders Barcelona on Sunday with Madrid side still reeling from defeat by Real in Champions League. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/0MZwylH

WPL 2025 final: Mumbai Indians claim second title as Delhi Capitals despair

Delhi lose third straight final as Mumbai wins by eight runs. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/t1OzdPF

Federal agents raid Columbia dorm rooms as university expels students

Columbia University and the Department of Homeland Security are continuing their crackdowns on pro-Palestinian students. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/AW7H451

Mark Carney sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister, replacing Trudeau

The former central banker has promised to deliver 'action' as country faces hostility on trade from the United States. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/aYmbiZP