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Canada’s inflation hits 29-month high amid heightened oil prices
Petrol prices lead the surge with a 33.2 percent price increase on an annual basis.
Lebanon Latest: Israeli attacks surge despite ceasefire efforts
Israeli attacks intensify across southern Lebanon despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.
US partially lifts Iran oil sanctions amid ‘encouraging’ talks
The move, expected under the MoU, comes as Vice President JD Vance says there's a 'good foundation' for a final deal.
Why Washington’s reflecting pool has gone from ‘US blue’ to algae green
Donald Trump, who spent $14m relining the iconic pool, claims it has been vandalised by 'radical left lunatics'.
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Football, war and solidarity: Why Gaza fans turned to Spain this World Cup
Football fans in Gaza showed overwhelming support for Spain against Saudi Arabia during Sunday's World Cup clash.
Former US Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at age 100
Greenspan presided over economic turbulence, including crises and booms, during his 18-year tenure as Fed chairman.
What the World Cup looks like from Gaza
Gaza's footballers train on broken pitches with no shoes. Why has FIFA's rebuilding plan gone nowhere?
Ukraine says it hit missile electronics plant in western Russia
Ukraine says facility a 'critical component' in defence production as local Russian authorities confirm attack.
Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova banned for refusing drug test
Marketa Vondrousova, who won Wimbledon in 2023, was issued a four year suspension after she refused to submit a sample.
Why has Keir Starmer resigned as UK prime minister, and who will take over?
The United Kingdom will have its seventh prime minister in a decade.
Qatar PM denies snubbing US vice president in viral video
Qatar's Prime Minister told Al Jazeera that reports of him snubbing the US vice president were unfounded.
Argentina vs Austria LIVE 2-0: World Cup 2026
Follow updates as Messi's Argentina play Austria in Group J, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary.
Argentina vs Austria LIVE: World Cup 2026
Follow updates as Messi's Argentina play Austria in Group J, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary.
China adds 10 US firms, including rare-earth miner, to export control list
Export ban follows move by Pentagon to blacklist major Chinese companies such as Alibaba and Baidu.
Pakistan issues nationwide alert over fears of heavy rains, floods
Warning comes as country braces for likely fourth consecutive year of punishing monsoon, expected to arrive this month.
Far-right de la Espriella elected Colombia president: What’s next?
Election results show Trump-endorsed millionaire Abelardo de la Espriella wins by razor-thin margin.
JD Vance touts progress on key issues in US-Iran negotiations
JD Vance touts progress on key issues in US-Iran negotiations.
US strike on an alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific kills two
SOUTHCOM said it notified the US Coast Guard about the 'six male survivors' without providing details of their rescue.
Gaza’s surfers seek solace from war in the Mediterranean Sea
Surfers still ride the waves off Gaza despite the ever-present threat of becoming an Israeli military target.
How Canada’s Muslims face ‘perfect storm’ amid rising xenophobia
As anti-immigrant rhetoric intensifies in Canada, community advocates say Muslim communities face heightened risks.
Ebola cases surpass 1,000 in DR Congo amid violence and displacement
Overcrowded camps in DR Congo face heightened risks, with displacement adding layers of complexity to the Ebola crisis.
The ICC must investigate Israel’s genocidal use of sexual violence
There is a growing body of evidence of the systematic nature of sexual assaults against Palestinian detainees.
Israel kills turtle conservationist Mona Khalil
Turtle conservationist Mona Khalil has died after an Israeli air strike on her home near Tyre, Lebanon.
Political turmoil: UK will see its seventh prime minister in 10 years
After less than two years as PM, Keir Starmer announces his resignation amid mounting pressure from own Labour Party.
Why Coca-Cola and the US taxman are at war over a $20bn tax bill
Beverage giant is appealing a 2020 ruling that has major implications for how much tax firms pay on overseas profits.
‘I leave the biggest job’: Keir Stamer’s resignation speech in full
Starmer resigned as Labour leader after losing his party's support and as Andy Burnham eyes the UK's top position.
Vance’s warning to Israel signals a new phase in US-Israeli relations
There won’t be a rupture, but there won’t be business as usual, either.
Cairo erupts in celebration after Egypt’s first ever win in a World Cup
Cairo erupts in celebration after Egypt’s first ever win in a World Cup.
British parliament to debate Israeli influence on UK politics: What we know
The debate comes after a petition expressed concern over Israeli lobbies' influence in the UK.