EU countries consider sanctions on trade from illegal Israeli settlements
Pressure from EU member states to impose sanctions has increased in recent months amid escalating settler violence.
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France vs Spain: World Cup semifinal – Mbappe, Yamal, predictions, kickoff
Kylian Mbappe's France continue their quest for the world title, facing Lamine Yamal's Spain in a blockbuster semifinal.
Wildfires near Paris force evacuations, disrupt train lines and motorway
Wildfires spread over 800 hectares near Fontainebleau, as authorities sent two waterbombing planes to tackle blazes.
‘It’s expensive’: Syria’s electricity has improved, but challenges remain
Damascus residents say state-supplied power has noticeably improved recently but complain about the cost of energy.
Explosions and large fires following Ukrainian attacks on Russia
Explosions and large fires following Ukrainian attacks on Russia
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New Iran strikes on Gulf as US attacks escalate: What we know
Iran targets its Gulf neighbours in third round of tit-for-tat attacks with US in a week.
In Wales, an artist sews names of Gaza’s infant victims on christening gown
Diana Williams embroiders names of 300 babies killed by Israel on gown, an evocative work she hopes will reach New York.
US and Iran trade strikes as ceasefire comes under growing strain
Iran's IRGC says it attacked sites linked to the US military in Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman after latest US bombardment.
Typhoon Bavi pummels China’s eastern coast
Dramatic video captured the moment waves caused by Typhoon Bavi slammed into a house in China’s Zhejiang province.
Watch World Cup: Preview ahead of Spain-France semifinal 1
Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
More than 2,700 deaths in UK linked to May, June heatwaves
The UK has experienced two record heatwaves this year, with temperatures reaching 35.1C in May and 37.7C in June.
Kimmit: Renewed US-Iran fighting could reignite wider regional conflict
Retired US General Mark Kimmitt warns renewed attacks in the Strait of Hormuz could push the US and Iran
In Iran, Pezeshkian will be the scapegoat for the failed MoU
Putting all the blame on the Iranian president covers up tensions between competing factions in Tehran.
FIFA World Cup: Which semifinal team has best chance to win the trophy?
Form guide on the final four teams as they battle it out for the FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy in the United States.
Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill dies aged 78
Neill was one of a host of actors who achieved international fame after an explosion of Australian films in the 1970s.
Sheikh Hamad: The Arab leader who broke Israel’s siege on Gaza
A look at Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani's enduring legacy of solidarity and support for the Palestinian people.
How former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani built Qatar’s economy
Sheikh Hamad, who passed away aged 74 on Sunday, reshaped Qatar's economy by building lasting wealth and growth.
Iran attacks US military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan
Iran launches attacks on Gulf states, targeting US military assets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.
Elderly Palestinian describes being beaten up by Israeli settlers
Israeli settlers assaulted 79-year-old Ibrahim al-Jabour and his family in Masafer Yatta in the Occupied West Bank.
FIFA World Cup: Is France, Spain, Argentina and England best semifinals?
Mbappe, Messi, Yamal, Kane - and Bellingham - are in the semifinals, but will the performances match the reputations?
FIFA World Cup: Are Messi, Mbappe, Yamal, Kane in the best semifinals yet?
France, Spain, England and Argentina have the stars for the semifinals, but will the performances match the reputations?
Are Messi, Mbappe, Yamal and Kane in the best World Cup semifinals yet?
France, Spain, England and Argentina have the stars for the semifinals, but will the performances match the reputations?
Deadly Bangkok pub blaze revives concerns over fire safety lapses
Al Jazeera's Tony Cheng reports from the site where a deadly fire tore through a Bangkok pub around midnight on Monday.
Oil prices jump as US and Iran trade attacks over Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude climbs more than 4 percent as Washington and Tehran clash over control of critical waterway.
Israel releases video of hidden tunnels below Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle
The Israeli Army has released footage of what it says are hidden tunnels under Lebanon’s historic Beaufort Castle.
At least 27 dead as fire engulfs popular Bangkok pub near Chatuchak market
At least 27 people were killed and 63 injured, many critically, after a fire ripped through a popular pub in Bangkok.
Japan’s pet care industry booms as ‘fur babies’ outnumber infants
Japanese baby product manufacturers are turning their attention to the pet market amid collapsing birthrate.
Can Nigeria’s drone industry deliver Africa’s defence sovereignty
Military manufacturing may be growing, but defence sovereignty depends on far more than production.
US launches more strikes on Iran as Strait of Hormuz standoff deepens
The US has launched a new wave of strikes on Iran targeting Tehran's ability to threaten shipping in the strait.
Iran war live: Tehran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan after US bombings
Iranian state media report explosions in port cities of Bandar Abbas, Sirik and Jask, as well as Qeshm Island.