Israeli army used Hannibal Directive during October 7 Hamas attack: Report

The directive is a controversial policy of Israel's military aimed at preventing the capture of its soldiers.

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What’s behind the creation of the Alliance of Sahel States?

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have set up their own bloc, after leaving ECOWAS.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/7/7/whats-behind-the-creation-of-the-alliance-of-sahel-states?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 863

As the war enters its 863rd day, these are the main developments.

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Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso military leaders sign new pact, rebuff ECOWAS

Move is latest sign the countries are moving away from traditional regional and Western allies following spate of coups.

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Iran’s reformist Masoud Pezeshkian wins run-off presidential election

Pezeshkian said to be winner of run-off election with 16.3 million votes to Jalili's 13.5 million, according to reports.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/7/6/irans-reformist-masoud-pezeshkian-wins-run-off-presidential-vote-reports?traffic_source=rss

Defiant Biden says no intention to exit presidential race in TV interview

US president says his recent debacle in a televised debate with Donald Trump was due to 'exhaustion' and a 'bad cold'.

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New PM Starmer names ministerial team after landslide UK election win

Rachel Reeves becomes the UK's first female finance minister while David Lammy is appointed as foreign secretary.

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‘I’m not going anywhere’: Biden again slaps down calls to step aside

US president remains under pressure to assuage doubts about his fitness after dismal debate performance.

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Senator Lindsey Graham slams Palestinians as ‘radicalised’ in social post

US lawmakers have leaned into anti-Palestinian rhetoric as Israel's war in Gaza continues and the death toll rises.

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Streaming giants challenge new Canadian revenue-sharing rules

National broadcasting regulator said major online streaming services must contribute 5% of their Canada revenues.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/7/4/streaming-giants-challenge-new-canadian-revenue-sharing-rules?traffic_source=rss

What could the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling mean for US foreign policy?

Presidents have used power overseas with few restraints, a trend experts worry could be strengthened under the ruling.

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White House bats down reports Biden assessing exit from presidential race

Biden tells campaign team he will remain candidate despite dismal debate showing, growing pressure from some Democrats.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/7/3/white-house-bats-down-reports-biden-assessing-exit-from-presidential-race?traffic_source=rss

31%: The jump in food prices irking UK voters as they go to the polls

The cost of living is a key issue in an election expected to end 14 years of Conservative Party governance.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/7/3/thirty-one-percent-the-jump-in-food-prices-as-uk-goes-to-the-polls?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 859

As the war enters its 859th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/7/3/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-859?traffic_source=rss

Google blames AI as its emissions grow instead of heading to net zero

Google points to artificial intelligence and demand it puts on energy-hungry data centres for its growth in emissions.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/7/2/google-blames-ai-as-its-emissions-grow-instead-of-heading-to-net-zero?traffic_source=rss

US Supreme Court sidesteps ruling on Republican-backed social media laws

Top court declines to rule on Texas and Florida laws, but defends social media platforms' right to moderate content.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/7/2/us-supreme-court-sidesteps-ruling-on-republican-backed-social-media-laws?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 858

As the war enters its 858th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/7/2/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-858?traffic_source=rss

How Supreme Court’s immunity ruling ‘transforms’ US presidency

Experts say shielding official presidential action from prosecution undermines rule of law and enables abuse of power.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/7/1/how-supreme-courts-immunity-ruling-transforms-us-presidency?traffic_source=rss

France detains top film directors over sex abuse allegations

Benoit Jacquot and Jacques Doillon accused of sexual assault, charges the two men deny.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/7/1/france-detains-top-film-directors-over-sex-abuse-allegations?traffic_source=rss

US wants Boeing to plead guilty to fraud over fatal crashes, lawyers say

Boeing said to have until end of the coming week to accept or reject prosecutors' offer.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/7/1/us-wants-boeing-to-plead-guilty-to-fraud-over-fatal-crashes-lawyers-say?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 857

As the war enters its 857th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/7/1/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-857?traffic_source=rss