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French plan electric flying taxi service for Paris Olympics

Like most major cities, Paris suffers badly from traffic congestion. But a new service rolling out for the 2024 Olympics is designed to beat the jams – by flying above them. An all-electric flying taxi is using drone technology on a larger scale to carry passengers. Al Jazeera’s Natacha Butler saw its test flights northwest of Paris. – 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 website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Olympics #Technology #Paris #Traffic #Congestion

Hamad International Airport expands by nearly 50%

Hamad International Airport in Doha is seeing a remarkable expansion of its main terminal before the World Cup. The airport’s passenger capacity is now 58 million people a year, an increase of nearly 50 percent. Al Jazeera’s @Victoria Gatenby reports from Doha, Qatar. – 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 website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Qatar2022 #worldcup #HamadInternationalAirport

Thousands join DR Congo army to fight M23 rebels amid Rwanda tensions

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s army says more than 3,000 people have responded to a call by President Felix Tshisekedi for volunteers to help fight another armed group, M23. The armed group is widely believed to be supported by neighbouring Rwanda – a claim the government in Kigali denies. Al Jazeera’s Malcolm Webb has more from Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. 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: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ #DRCongo #DRC #M23 #NorthKivu #Goma #Rwanda #DRCViolence #EasternDRCViolence

Russia orders troop withdrawal from Ukraine’s Kherson city

Russia has ordered its forces to withdraw from the Ukrainian city of Kherson, the only regional capital seized by President Vladimir Putin’s troops since the war began. The announcement on Wednesday followed weeks of Ukrainian advances towards the city and signalled a potentially huge blow to Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine, which it invaded in late February. In televised comments, General Sergei Surovikin said it was no longer possible to keep Kherson city supplied. Al Jazeera’s Assed Baig reports from Kherson, Ukraine. 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: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ #Ukraine #UkraineWar #Kherson […]

Ukraine war: Russia orders troops to withdraw from Kherson city

Russia orders forces to withdraw from the city of Kherson, the only regional capital Moscow captured since launching its invasion in February. The news followed weeks of Ukrainian advances towards Kherson and a race by Russia to evacuate the city’s residents. Al Jazeera’s Assed Baig joins us live from Kryvyi Rih in Central Ukraine to discuss the latest updates. 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: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ #Ukraine #UkraineWar #Kherson #KhersonEvacuation #Russia #BreakingNews #AlJazeeraEnglish

Ukraine shelling damages Nova Kakhovka dam: Russia media

Ukraine’s Russian-held Nova Kakhovka dam has been damaged in shelling by Ukrainian forces, Russian news agencies report, citing emergency services. Kyiv is facing possible blackouts and cuts to its water supply and heating network caused by Russian strikes on the power grid, Mayor Vitali Klitschko says. The power shortages come as both sides have been trading accusations over the Russian-held Nova Kakhovka dam. Al Jazeera’s Assed Baig, joins us live from Kryvyi Rih in Central Ukraine for the latest updates. 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: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ #UkraineWar #Kherson #NovaKakhovkaDam #Russia #AlJazeeraEnglish

LATEST UPDATES | Fighting in Bakhmut: Russians say they have entered the city

There has been heavy fighting between Russia and Ukrainian forces in eastern city of Bakhmut. Bakhmut Deputy Mayor says Russian soldiers tried to storm the city from several directions. Bakhmut Deputy Mayor says residents are living in dire conditions, with people killed and wounded daily. Ukraine says it is making further advances towards the southern city of Kherson. Russian president Vladimir Putin has said civilians should be moved from Kherson region. 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: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ #aljazeeraenglish #BreakingNews #AlJazeeraLive #Russia #UkraineWar #VladimirPutin #aljazeeraenglish #afghanistan #newsfeed #news #aljazera #latestnews #latestwhatsappstatus #taliban […]

Ghana protesters say Akufo-Addo ‘must go’ as inflation worsens

Protesters in Ghana are calling for President Nana Akufo-Addo to step down as the country faces a worsening economic crisis. Rising fuel prices and soaring inflation have angered people already struggling to get by. Al Jazeera’s @Ahmed Idris reports from Accra, Ghana. – 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 website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Ghana #economiccrisis #protests

Qatar World Cup 2022: A closer look at Lusail Stadium

The 2022 World Cup final will take place at Qatar’s Lusail Stadium on December 18. The venue has the largest capacity of all of the new venues built for the tournament. Al Jazeera’s @Farrah Esmail takes a look. 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: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ #Qatar #2022FIFAWorldCup #Qatar2022 #QatarWorldCup #QatarWorldCup2022 #Lusail Stadium #QatarFIFAStadiums #QatarWorldCupStadiums

Flooding disrupts schooling for thousands of Nigerian students

Government officials in Nigeria say this year’s floods – the worst in 10 years – have destroyed or damaged hundreds of schools. And the ones that are still standing are have been turned into shelters for flood victims. Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris reports from Jigawa State in northern Nigeria. – 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 website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Nigeria #Floods #Shelter #Victims