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The U.S. President and Prime M via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/ClUQa1o

Israeli PM Netanyahu apologises to Qatar over Doha attack

Netanyahu also apologises for violating Qatari sovereignty, which drew global condemnation. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/oIurej4

Trump says ‘beyond very close’ to ending war in Gaza

President says Israel has 'full backing' of US to take steps to defeat Hamas if it doesn't accept proposed peace deal. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hxtoZs6

Q&A: Our New Global Newsletter Host on Creating an ‘Antidote to the Overwhelm’

Katrin Bennhold is the host of The World, a New York Times newsletter for readers around the globe. It launches this week. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/PhEJjzy

Taliban releases US citizen Amir Amiri after Qatari mediation

Amiri is the fifth US citizen held by the Taliban government in Afghanistan to be freed this year. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/8cgMRHG

Dutch PM Schoof: On Gaza, Israel and a collapsed coalition

The Netherlands’ outgoing leader, Dick Schoof, discusses Gaza, Israel, NATO, migration and why his coalition collapsed. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3RJPBUv

Iranians Brace for Economic Impact of New U.N. Sanctions

Already suffering a 40 percent inflation rate and critical shortages of power and water, many in Iran expect conditions to get worse. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/IvYBVg0

Russia will give ‘decisive response’ if provoked by the West, says Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister made the comment in an address to the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jIEoGUL

Assata Shakur, US Black liberation activist exiled in Cuba, dies at 78

The fugitive revolutionary spent decades in exile after escaping from a US jail in 1979. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/7gvsyDK

UN lists 150 firms tied to illegal Israeli settlements

Report exposes global firms profiting from Israel’s unlawful settlement enterprise in the occupied West Bank. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ju7XIyC

Trump says ‘we can get it done’ on a Gaza deal

US President Donald Trump says he has to meet with Israeli leaders, but that a deal to end the war in Gaza is close. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/dGJbU4e

At U.N. Climate Summit, U.S. Stands Alone

On Wednesday in New York, countries lined up to say they would accelerate their efforts to cut greenhouse-gas emissions. In staying away, the U.S. was all but alone. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/x7iQ6ah

At U.N. Summit, China Promises to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

President Xi Jinping told a U.N. climate summit that China will reduce emissions across its economy, expand renewables sixfold and make electric cars “mainstream.” via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/k4QpizB

Estonia calls Russian jets violating its airspace a ‘hostile act’

Estonian President Alar Karis says Russian planes entering his country’s airspace is a sign of Russian aggression. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/yJIOk1p

Jordan: Palestinian statehood ‘an indisputable right, not a reward’

Jordan’s King Abdullah II told the UN General Assembly that Israel is “burying the very idea of a Palestinian state." via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/gyWIaE3

Qatari Emir accuses Israel of genocide, apartheid of Palestinians

Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/oE1PtyU

Zelensky Urges ‘Powerful Pressure on Russia’ at U.N. General Assembly

In a social media post, Ukraine’s president pushed leaders gathering in New York to strengthen their efforts to get Moscow to end the war. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/G30nTC1

Nvidia to invest billions in OpenAI as AI race heats up

The company will also provide chips for OpenAI’s data centres. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/BbsS0zj

Moldova detains 74 people over alleged Russia-backed plot before elections

After Monday's mass raids, pro-Western President Maia Sandu once again accuses Moscow of interference. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/fjJ3vzo

India beat Pakistan by six wickets in Asia Cup Super Fours

Abhishek's innings helps India chase 172 with seven balls to spare in their Super Fours match against Pakistan in Dubai. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/LjFz6k9

Nepal to Investigate Killings and Arson in Student Protests

It is a first effort by the country’s new government to understand the sequence of violent events that led to the abrupt downfall of the old one. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/suQwGfE

US “shaming itself” with UN veto on Gaza ceasefire

Omar Rahman on the US veto of a Gaza ceasefire resolution at the UN, noting that the decision is “shameful”. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xi0zgmj

Democratic leaders in US Congress demand talks with Trump to avert shutdown

With funding ending in 10 days, Democrats want a deal that will extend Obamacare subsidies and reverse Medicaid cuts. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4XCcE2a

AI creates new ‘memories’ of Palestinians killed in Gaza

People are using AI to create new ‘memories’ of Palestinians killed by Israel in Gaza. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/uA8M267

Trump Administration Will End Deportation Protections for Thousands of Syrians

A homeland security official said it was “contrary to our national interest to allow Syrians to remain in our country.” via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/9qgP3BU

Why does the US keep blocking UN Security Council resolutions on Gaza?

Washington uses veto power for sixth time to protect Israel. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5nXFmgc

Colombian court ruling sentences 12 ex-military officers

Special court delivered its first sentences against state security forces in Colombia's decades-long war. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/eNSFEO1

Lebanon PM Salam slams Israel after fresh attacks on southern Lebanon

Israel gave residents an hour to evacuate areas in southern Lebanon after announcing planned attacks on Hezbollah. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4xDLHSs

It Isn’t Just the U.S. The Whole World Has Soured on Climate Politics.

How do we think about the climate future, now that the era marked by the Paris Agreement has so utterly disappeared? via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/7XPctNS

‘Israel is committing genocide in Gaza’: Bernie Sanders

Key progressive lawmaker becomes the first US senator to describe Israel's assault on Gaza as a genocide. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/r4lLoFk

Andrew Cuomo shifts stance on Gaza

We compare and contrast Andrew Cuomo’s shift in stance on Israeli PM Netanyahu’s Gaza actions ahead of NYC mayoral race. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FRqmynt

Malawi counts votes after presidential election amid economic crisis

Incumbent Lazarus Chakwera and and his predecessor Peter Mutharika are seeking to win the high-stakes election. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/NwZoFcI

Landmark ruling convicts seven FARC ex-leaders of wartime crimes

Colombia’s JEP issues first individual sentences under 2016 peace deal, focusing on victims’ justice and reconciliation. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/BUpW9DA

Young People Suing Trump Over Climate Have Their Day in Federal Court

They claim Trump’s executive orders are unconstitutional. The government says their lawsuit should be thrown out. The two sides are set to clash this week in Montana. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/VJ6t732

TikTok ban in flux as White House announces China-US framework deal

The app would have gone dark if China’s ByteDance had not divested by Wednesday. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/fmdv4Hj

Crime Crackdown: Law & Order or Political Play?

Why is the US President cracking down on crime, when crime rates are falling nationwide? We dive deep into the facts. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/aYz6hX1

Spain’s Vuelta cycling finale abandoned after massive pro-Palestine protest

Pro-Palestine demonstrators have repeatedly targeted the Israel-Premier Tech cycling team during the race in Spain. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Dp4w5IF

Foreign doctors say Israel systematically targeting Gaza’s children: Report

Medics returning from Gaza say Israel deliberately targeting children with sniper, drone fire, Dutch newspaper reports. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ETrICPv

Qatar PM blasts Israel, appreciates Arab, Islamic support ahead of summit

Arab-Islamic summit on Monday show of solidarity with Qatar after Israeli attacks on Doha last week. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Zc7MY5p

India vs Pakistan: How teams prepared for heated Asia Cup match

As teams get ready to take the field, players and staff reveal dressing room chats amid political frenzy. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Dp7wOWP

Far-Right Rally in London Draws Huge Crowd and a Counterprotest

The divisive anti-immigrant agitator Tommy Robinson organized what he said was a free-speech festival for his supporters. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/KoMV3hS

Sri Lanka power past Bangladesh at the 2025 Asia Cup

Sri Lanka open their 2025 Asia Cup account with a comprehensive six wicket T20 win against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/AcSRqwY

What We Know About Bolsonaro’s Conviction

Brazil’s top court convicted former President Jair Bolsonaro on charges of plotting a coup to remain in power after losing the 2022 presidential election. Ana Ionova, reporting from Brasília, explains the charges and what comes next. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3sZFrIi

Pakistan open Asia Cup campaign with 93-run win against Oman

Pakistan batter Mohammed Haris hits 66 of Pakistan's modest 160-7 in their Asia Cup opener, but Oman collapse in reply. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/E4OeJac

LIVE: Brazil Supreme Court has majority to convict Bolsonaro on all charges

Three justices on Supreme Court panel vote to convict former President Jair Bolsonaro on planning coup, other charges. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/NKAIiRo

Hundreds arrested as France protests sweep the country

Protesters across France joined the “Block Everything” movement to denounce austerity and cuts to social services. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/JzWGR0g

Cuba hit with fifth nationwide blackout in less than a year

An island-wide blackout plunged Cuba into darkness for a fifth time in less than a year. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Kd45kqM

Apple unveils slim iPhone Air at annual product launch event

Analysts watch to see if Apple will increase the price of iPhones, or seek alternative routes to make up tariff hit. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lPSrgJd

Did Trump draw a birthday note for Jeffrey Epstein? Here’s what we know

Lewd image mirrors a report of the letter, turned over by Epstein's lawyers after US government subpoena. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/USh5fQs

Israel attacks Hamas leadership in Qatar: All to know

Multiple explosions were heard in Qatar's capital Doha, in an attack targeting Hamas leaders including Khalil al-Hayya. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/GjksbdS