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US steps up plan to expel Haitian migrants from Texas border city

Thousands of undocumented Haitian migrants who crossed into the United States are to be deported. An estimated 13,000 people are staying at a makeshift camp in the Texas border town of Del Rio. Al Jazeera’s John Holman reports from Acuna, Mexico. – 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 #UnitedStates #Haiti #Migration

France accuses Australia, US of ‘lying’ over submarine deal

France has accused Australia of a breach of trust after it scrapped a submarine contract and made a deal with the United States instead. Under the agreement, Australia will be able to acquire nuclear-powered submarines built with US and British technology. But it comes at the expense of France, which has lost a multibillion-dollar agreement to sell its submarines. Al Jazeera’s Rory Challands reports from London, UK. – 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 #France #Australia #UnitedStates #SubmarineDeal

Afghanistan: Taliban’s Mullah Baradar denies rumours of his death

Afghanistan’s acting Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar has appeared in a video to deny rumours of his death. Speculation had been swirling that Baradar was caught up in a violent confrontation between rival Taliban factions after the formation of the interim government. Despite Baradar’s appearance and Taliban denials, many Afghans still worry that a prolonged leadership crisis could create more poverty and uncertainty. Al Jazeera’s Hashem Ahelbarra reports from Kabul, Afghanistan. – 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/ #Afghanistan #Taliban #MullahBaradar

Hezbollah-brokered Iranian fuel arrives in crisis-hit Lebanon

Much needed fuel has arrived in Lebanon to ease the country’s crippling shortages. The first of several truck convoys carrying Iranian fuel from Syria was arranged by the Iran-backed Hezbollah party. Importing fuel from Iran risks US action under the current sanctions. That is why the Iranian backed Lebanese armed group says it chose to offload at a port in Syria and bring the supplies through illegal crossings – so Lebanon will not have to deal with sanctions-related complications. The Biden administration, which considers Hezbollah a terrorist organisation, has chosen not to respond. Some say it is because of efforts to restart negotiations with Iran on a nuclear deal. Al […]

Norway: Tougher restrictions loom for e-scooter users

When e-scooters zoomed on to the market, they were hailed as a breakthrough in the drive towards greener transport. They are now a common sight worldwide – and a multimillion-dollar business. But their popularity has come with problems in Norway’s capital. Al Jazeera’s Paul Rhys reports from Oslo, Norway. – 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/ #Norway #electricscooter #escooter

ECOWAS envoys meet Guinea coup leaders, say Conde in good health

Guinea’s new military rulers are under increasing diplomatic pressure. The African Union has suspended the country after last weekend’s coup. Meanwhile, a delegation from the West Africa regional bloc ECOWAS has held talks with army leaders and met expelled President Alpha Conde. They described their engagement as frank and productive. Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris reports from Conakry, Guinea. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #GuineaConakry # MamadyDoumbouya #GuineaCoup #ECOWAS

First civilian flight from Kabul since US exit lands in Doha

The first passenger flight since the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan lifted off from Kabul airport, with more than 100 people on board. The Qatar Airways flight to Doha marked a breakthrough in the bumpy coordination between the United States and Afghanistan’s new rulers. Al Jazeera’s Charlotte Bellis reports from Kabul, Afghanistan. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Afghanistan #Taliban #KabulFlight #Qatarairways

Lebanon fuel crisis takes an increasing toll on livelihoods

A fuel crisis in Lebanon has worsened in the past few weeks with supplies dwindling and the Lebanese pound having lost most of its value. Severe shortages and high petrol prices have increased transport costs, impacting people’s earnings and making even getting to work more difficult. Al Jazeera’s Sara Khairat reports from Beirut, Lebanone. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/

UK sailing its largest warship amid South China Sea tensions

The United Kingdom has moved its largest warship, and a number of other ships, to the South China Sea. London has said it is focusing on the region amid increased Chinese activity in disputed waters. Experts said that China, which has shadowed the British fleet with ships of its own, considers the UK’s Carrier Strike Group’s presence to be unfriendly, but the warships have thus far steered clear of islands claimed by China. Al Jazeera’s Katrina Yu has more from Beijing. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/

Guinea coup makers name army governors, promise ‘unity’ gov’t

Guinea’s coup leaders have replaced regional governors with military officers and released political detainees after they deposed President Alpha Conde on Sunday. Coup leader Mamady Doumbouya promised a “new era for governance and economic development” but did not say when or how this would happen. The bloc of West African nations or ECOWAS will discuss the coup in Guinea in a virtual session. Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris reports from Conakry, Guinea. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #GuineaConakry # MamadyDoumbouya #GuineaCoup