A group of armed men have broken into a television station in Ecuador and threatened staff. A live broadcast at the TC channel was interrupted by people carrying guns and wearing hoods. Staff were forced to the floor, before the live feed was cut off. The gunmen have now been arrested. Adrian Perez Salazar ,…
The World Bank has predicted that the 2020’s will go down as ‘a decade of wasted opportunity’ without a major course change in the global economy. The influential body’s annual report also painted a gloomy picture for the world’s developing economies. Al Jazeera’s Gabriel Elizondo reports. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter…
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the impact of the war on civilians in Gaza is far too high. Blinken made the comments after meeting Israeli leaders. More than 23000 Palestinians have been killed during three months of war, with the entire Strip suffering a food crisis. Al Jazeera’s Sara Khairat reports from Tel…
Norway’s parliament has officially voted to allow deep-sea mining to go forward in the Norwegian Sea, despite warnings from scientists and conservationists that it could damage the marine environment. This result was already anticipated in December 2023 after Norway’s minority government negotiated a deal with opposition parties to open up the ocean off Norway’s coast…
Former US President Donald Trump has spent the day in court. He’s facing four federal charges over his attempt to overturn the 2020 American presidential election. But his lawyers argue he should be exempted from prosecution. Al Jazeera’s Patty Culhane reports from Washington DC. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find…
A group of Rabbis has been protesting Washington’s position on Gaza. They held a sit-in at UN head-quarters in New York. The General Assembly was meeting to discuss the United States’ recent decision to veto a truce amendment. Al Jazeera’s Diplomatic Editor James Bays reports. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish…
The UK foreign secretary David Cameron has expressed concern that Israel’s actions in Gaza may violate international law. He made the comments Tuesday while testifying before a parliamentary committee. Al Jazeera’s Willem Marx joins live from London. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website:…
One of the biggest events in the Roman Catholic calendar is back after a three-year hiatus, due to the pandemic. The procession of the Black Nazarene, an image of Jesus Christ believed by some followers to possess healing powers, draws millions of devotees every year. The statue was enclosed in glass for the first time,…
Israel’s military leaders are warning the government of a potential uprising in the occupied West Bank. Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been prevented from returning to their jobs in Israel since October. The number of killings, raids and attacks involving Israeli forces and settlers is hitting all-time highs. Al Jazeera’s Bernard Smith reports from…
French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Gabriel Attal as the country’s new prime minister, making him the youngest official to hold the position. The 34-year-old education minister was named to the post on Tues-day, and is one of the country’s most popular politicians, according to recent opinion polls. Al Jazeera’s Natacha Butler reports from Paris….