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Tennis stars rejoice as Serena Williams announces competitive comeback
The 44-year-old will return at the Queen's Club Championships this month after receiving women's doubles wildcard entry.
France World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad
Departing Deschamps looks to win second title with side led by superstar forwards Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele.
Huge Messi statue taken down in India over safety fears
Huge Messi statue taken down in India over safety fears.
Nigerian drifters build track, dream of Formula One
Nigerian drifters build track, dream of Formula One
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Norway salvages 18th-century shipwreck, recovers porcelain and chandelier
Archaeologists recovered Chinese porcelain and European goods from an 18th-century shipwreck found in southern Norway.
Hailstorm hits Denver and causes widespread disruption
A powerful hailstorm swept through the US city of Denver, bringing hailstones reportedly as large as golf balls.
Mozambique says 5 citizens killed in ‘xenophobic attacks’ in South Africa
The violence prompted 300 Mozambicans to return home over the weekend.
China opens its markets to African exports. Who benefits?
China's tariff-free access for many African products has renewed hopes of industrial growth. But trade remains uneven.
Senegal president names government, boycotted by ally-turned-rival
Ousted PM says his party, which holds the parliamentary majority, will not participate in the new government.
At least 12 people killed, dozens wounded in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Russia launches 656 drones and 73 missiles at Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine's air force.
At least nine people killed, dozens wounded in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Russia launches 656 drones and 73 missiles at Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine's air force.
South Africa’s World Cup delegation departs for Mexico without coach
Bafana Bafana's departure was delayed due to non-issuance of visas for several players and support staff.
Iran war day 95: Trump pushes Lebanon truce after Tehran vows to end talks
Trump says he persuaded Israel and Hezbollah to halt attacks, seeking to prevent a wider war in Lebanon.
India’s Zee Entertainment signs World Cup 2026 broadcast deal with FIFA
Zee will broadcast the 2026 and 2030 World Cups and the 2027 Women's World Cup among 39 FIFA tournaments until 2034.
Rafael Grossi: the next Iran nuclear deal will look very different
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi says the 2015 Iran nuclear deal is no longer a workable model.
Mexican protesters clash with police ahead of the 2026 World Cup
Teachers marched in Mexico demanding better pay and pensions, warning of further protests ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Google parent Alphabet to sell $80bn in stock to fund AI plans
US tech giant says fundraising drive includes deal to sell $10bn of stock to Berkshire Hathaway.
Woman assaulted by Dutch police at asylum centre speaks to Al Jazeera
Malak Mahmoud, the pregnant woman filmed being thrown to the ground by a Dutch police officer has spoken to Al Jazeera.
US Defense Department bars journalists from its press office
Media freedom advocates condemn move as latest effort to curtail independent reporting on the US military.
President Trump attempts to end hostilities in Lebanon
US President Trump claims a diplomatic breakthrough after speaking with Israeli PM to halt escalation toward Beirut.
Celebration, shock and scepticism follow Colombia’s presidential election
Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella beat left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda in the first round, upending expectations.
Iran war live: Tehran ponders US peace proposal as Israel bombs Lebanon
Iran says it hasn't yet replied to the US's peace plan because of 'distrust' as Israeli strikes on Lebanon continue.
Iran war live: Trump talks to Hezbollah, Israel as Lebanon fighting surges
Death toll from Israel's attacks on Lebanon since March has reached 3,433, with 10,395 injured, says Health Ministry.
Ultra-Orthodox protesters clash with Israeli police over army draft
Police seen dragging ultra-Orthodox protesters from under a bus after they blocked roads in Jerusalem over conscription.
Violent protests erupt in Chile over government cuts of social programmes
Labour unions and student groups protested in Chile as President Kast delivered his first State of the Nation.
US court upholds injunction against Trump policy banning transgender troops
The decision was split, allowing the Trump administration to continue barring transgender people from enlisting.
Who attended this year’s Israel Day Parade in New York?
Al Jazeera’s Ava Warriner takes a look at the Israeli and US officials who joined the annual Israel Day parade.
Video: Presidential election has Colombia on edge
Abelardo de la Espriella will face left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda in the run-off for Colombia’s presidential election.
Foreign Christians ask for forgiveness over failure to support Israel at Knesset
‘Lord, please forgive us for all the things that we did that we did not support Israel.’