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Russian forces launch full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Russia has launched an all-out invasion of Ukraine by land, air and sea, the biggest attack by one state against another in Europe since World War II and confirmation of the worst fears of the West. The attacks began on Thursday after Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a televised address that he had approved […]
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Tsunami waves crash ashore in Tonga after volcanic eruption
A tsunami has hit the Pacific nation of Tonga after an undersea volcano erupted. The extent of the damage is still unclear as many phone lines are down. Warnings remain in place for Samoa, Fiji, Vanuatu and parts of Australia. Al Jazeera’s @Andrew Chappelle has more. Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: […]
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President Ashraf Ghani leaves Afghanistan
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has left Afghanistan for Tajikistan as the Taliban closes in on Kabul, according to several media reports. Ghani’s departure comes amid negotiations for a peaceful transfer of power after Taliban fighters encircled Kabul. The president’s office told the Reuters news agency it “cannot say anything about Ghani’s movement for security reasons”. […]
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Tsunami alert issued as powerful earthquake strikes western Haiti
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake has struck western Haiti, the United States Geological Survey said, prompting a tsunami alert and damaging buildings in the disaster-plagued Caribbean nation. The epicentre of the quake on Saturday was about 160km (100 miles) by road from central Port-au-Prince, the densely populated capital, at a depth of 10km, the USGS said. […]
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Tokyo Olympics officially begin under spectre of pandemic
The opening ceremony of the Summer Olympic Games has begun in Tokyo, with a blaze of white and indigo fireworks officially kicking off the quadrennial international sporting event being held under the unprecedented circumstances of the coronavirus pandemic. Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our […]
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Stranded Ever Given back afloat in Suez Canal: Reports
The Ever Given has been “successfully refloated” on the Suez Canal, according to Inchcape Shipping Services, a week after it ran aground in high winds blocking one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes. “She is being secured at the moment. More information about next steps will follow once they are known,” the company said on […]
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Suez Canal suspends traffic as tug boats work to free ship
Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority (SCA) said it was temporarily suspending navigation through one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes until the grounded container vessel MV Ever Given is refloated. The announcement on Thursday came after low tide overnight slowed efforts to dislodge the massive vessel that has chocked traffic in both direction along the canal […]
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UK braces for Oprah interview with Prince Harry and wife Meghan
The British royal family is bracing itself for a highly anticipated interview between Prince Harry, his wife Meghan Markle and Oprah Winfrey. In a clip that was released earlier, Meghan accuses the royals of perpetuating falsehoods about the couple. Just as that happened, the Palace said it was investigating bullying claims levelled against the duchess […]