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Trump announces that a ceasefire deal with Iran has been agreed, and that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen for shipping.

Asia's most successful side, Japan, twice come from behind to draw 2-2 with Netherlands in Group F opener.

Victor Munoz is also fit to play, as coach Luis de la Fuente says he has no concerns over his players' fitness.

Smriti Mandhana scored 68, and Deepti Sharma took five wickets as India thrashed Pakistan in front of a sellout crowd.

Title fights, Topuria-Gaethje and Pereira-Gane, to be staged in front of US President Donald Trump at the White House.

Cries of grief echoed through Gaza City for four Palestinians killed near the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza.

Violence erupts during anti-G7 protests in Geneva on eve of summit.

Swiss voters reject a proposed population cap that would cap the country's population at 10 million.

Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have spiked up to 782.

Two helicopters collided in midair before crashing into car park of electric vehicle dealership, fire service says.

Seven-time world champion's maiden victory for the Italian manufacturer is also his first F1 win in nearly two years.

A media industry weakened by marauding billionaires is dealing with a US president eager to bend it further.

Plane crashes near Butler Memorial Airport near Kansas City, with authorities reporting skydivers on board.

Four-time winners Germany thrash World Cup debutants Curacao 7-1 in their first group game on Sunday.

The suspended Palestinian league is squeezing a generation of footballers, with little certainty about the future.

Trump has commented on Truth Social, condemning Israeli attacks on Beirut as the cease fire is to be extended.

Has America failed to confront its racial past? Ibram X. Kendi on race, identity and the anti-racism backlash.

G7 country leaders meet in France this week for their annual summit amid changing geopolitical dynamics.

Activists rally in Geneva to denounce policies of G7 countries ahead of group's annual meeting this week in France.

Al Jazeera reports from the site of an Israeli attack on a residential building in southern Beirut.

Footage shows a World Cup shuttle bus set into flames amid chaotic celebrations following Knicks NBA win.

Israeli affairs analyst Dan Perry explains how the US, Israel and Iran may react as they get closer to an agreement.

Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our live text commentary stream.

Demonstrators denounce event promoting Israeli settlement land and property sales as a violation of international law.

British armed forces intercepted an oil tanker believed to be part of Russia's sanctioned shadow fleet.

Trump picks Mike Collins over Derek Dooley in race to determine who will face Democrat Jon Ossoff in November midterms.

Trump says there should be 'no more attacks' by Israel or Hezbollah on 'special day' when deal could be signed.

EU set to hold membership talks with Ukraine

More than 360 people abducted by Boko Haram have been rescued in northeastern Nigeria.

Foreigners barred from accessing top AI models, underscoring Donald Trump's policy of export controls over high tech.

Trump's name has been removed from the Kennedy Center after a court ruling, but adorns many other things and places.

Sexual violence against Palestinians in Israeli custody is often framed as a post-October 7 issue. But historical record

Colombia has passed the first legislation in Latin America to outlaw female genital mutilation. But barriers remain.

Israel attacked Beirut again in an apparent attempt to test and derail an agreement.

Pre-tournament favourites Spain open their Group H campaign with a match against World Cup debutants Cape Verde.

Vinicius Junior scored a brilliant goal to dig Brazil out of trouble after Ismael Saibari had put Morocco ahead.

Israel has bombed the southern suburbs of Beirut, saying it targeted Hezbollah infrastructure'.

Israeli escalation in Lebanon's capital raises concerns that peace negotiations between US and Iran could be derailed.

Adrian Vestea nominated as prime minister after previous choice, Eugen Tomac, withdraws.

US says a deal to stop the war on Iran could be signed as early as Sunday. Tehran, however, disputes the timeline.

The Netherlands face Japan in a must-watch game as World Cup Day 4 brings predictions, key fixtures and other headlines.

Court of Appeal to rule whether government's proscription of action group was unlawful.

A rare cicada emerges from the forests of Meghalaya, every four years, in time with the World Cup.

Signing of US-Iran deal not on Trump's public schedule.

The UK Ministry of Defence says it captures the vessel Smyrtos in an operation that lasts six hours.

A 'yes' vote would force the government to restrict asylum, residency permits, and scrap EU deal on free movement.

Trump says a deal to stop the Iran war could be signed as early as Sunday, but Tehran downplays his optimism.

Australia secure win in Group D courtesy of goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe.

World Cup opener ends in a draw for Morocco and Brazil as local fans celebrate New York Knicks' basketball triumph.

India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has dropped to 1.9 children per woman - lower than the benchmark level of 2.1.