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There are a host of top players who could claim the coveted title of top goal scorer, including two from the same team.

The far-right finance minister says the new houses will 'strengthen our hold on the land'.

Enrique Riquelme held up a Real Madrid shirt bearing Erling Haaland's name, while campaigning for club presidency.

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The monsoon rains are essential for driving India's $4 trillion economy.

The Venezuelan leader, who is a devotee of Sathya Sai Baba, is in India as the two countries aim to boost energy ties.

Despite internal criticism, analysts argue Ben-Gvir holds a mirror to much of Israeli society.

Facebook parent company says proposals violate Australia's commitments under its free trade agreement with the US.

Argentina erupts in protest against gender violence after teen murder.

Iranian footballer Mehdi Taremi talks to Al Jazeera ahead of one of the most politically charged World Cups in history.

In the wake of Yves Sakila's death following a violent restraint, many say racism in Ireland is an overlooked scourge.

The US announced an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire framework, but Hezbollah's absence leaves questions over enforcement.

Four Republicans join Democrats in rare rebuke of president. But Congress still far from able to stop further attacks.

Germany lost its Security Council bid to Austria and Portugal, which secured the two available seats.

Dawa Sherpa was last seen around May 29 descending the mountain, but while he did not reach base camp, his client did.

Rahman, a career diplomat who held several portfolios at the global body, beats Cyprus's Ambassador Andreas Kakouris.

Republican-led US House of Representatives passed a resolution to halt any further push of the war on Iran.

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China says the MPs' visit sends the 'wrong signals' to Taiwan's ruling party.

Led by Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks steal a road win against the San Antonio Spurs in game one of the NBA Finals.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka let a two-set lead slip in a French Open quarterfinal defeat by Diana Shnaider.

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Deal is made through US-brokered talks in Washington, DC, that did not include Hezbollah.

Indonesia's deputy minister for immigration affairs has been arrested after about 10 hours of questioning.

Israel carries out drone attacks on Lebanon after agreeing to renew ceasefire as Tehran defends attacks on Gulf nations.

The war may redraw alliances and shift balances of power, but geography, Palestine and political identity will endure.

Mladenov's plan turns rebuilding from a humanitarian obligation into a weapon of political control.

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At least three vaccines are being funded, research being fast-tracked as the outbreak spreads faster than the response.

India's largest school board has been mired in controversies, sparking demands that Modi's education minister resign.

Football's governing body makes a last-minute U-turn on its stadium code of conduct.

For the first time, Germany has failed to win a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council.

Israeli strikes on residential buildings have killed nine Palestinians, setting homes ablaze and leaving destruction.

Currency plunge comes as energy shock from the Iran war casts a cloud over Southeast Asian economies.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer accused right-wing figures of exploiting the killing of Henry Nowak for political gain.

Texas-based rocket company announces plans to sell shares at $135 apiece, aiming to raise approximately$75bn.

House Democrats question US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the lack of progress on Trump's 20 point Gaza plan.

Women in northern Nigeria return to school after years out, but must balance childcare, duties and costs.

Lebanon's Health Ministry reports that 3,516 people have now been killed by Israeli attacks on the country since March.

Activists have tried to erect a statue of Marwan Barghouti in London's Parliament Square, but police intervened.

Trump says he wants to keep talks on the conflict in Lebanon separate from negotiations over the war with Iran.

Kuwait has released surveillance footage of what it says shows an Iranian drone strike on Kuwait International Airport.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says he will bring Jose Mourinho back as manager if he wins Sunday's election.

Four Republicans allied with Democrats to pass bill to rein in Trump, though it is likely to face a presidential veto.

Hamawy's victory in New Jersey likely to make him a rare US Congress member with firsthand experience in besieged Gaza.

Kuwait's defence ministry has labelled an attack on the country's international airport as heinous Iranian aggression'.

Ukraine launched a series of air strikes targeting an oil facility and a naval air base near St Petersburg late Tuesday.

A fire has ripped through a hotel in New Delhi, killing at least 21 people including 18 foreign nationals.

Japan's national football team wore cowboy hats as fans welcomed them to Monterrey, Mexico.

US secretary of state dodges question at congressional hearing on Washington's position on Israel's nuclear programme.