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Kylian Mbappe will spearhead France at the World Cup as national team coach Didier Deschamps announces his 26-man squad.

As Trump meets Xi in Beijing for the first time in nine years, can trade war, Taiwan and Iran tensions be contained?

US Air Force footage showed the rescue of 11 people after a private plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean

As Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue, Hezbollah opposes ceasefire talks in Washington.

Iranians have had limited internet access during the war, with the government now looking at tiered services.

Annual Jerusalem Day march fuels tensions with shouted slogans and violence against Palestinian residents.

Scientists warn football's governing body that global warming has increased extreme heat risk since 1994 US World Cup.

Itamar Ben Gvir stormed the Al-Aqsa compound under heavy military protection during Jerusalem Day.

Far-right Israelis attack Palestinians during the Flag March, intensifying violence and racism in Jerusalem's Old City.

A developer from the occupied West Bank is turning a 75-year-old Palestinian folk tale into a video game.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also accused the UAE of direct involvement in military operations against Iran.

PM sworn in and 14 ministers approved in new government though parliament fails to reach consensus on several posts.

Large parts of eastern Cuba were plunged into darkness in the latest round of nationwide electricity shutdowns.

The UN-backed agreement will see the ICRC facilitate the exchange of hundreds of detainees from both sides.

A mural of Barcelona player Lamine Yamal was painted in Gaza after the teenager waved a Palestinian flag.

Israel launches 'defamation' suit after Nicholas Kristof article detailing alleged sexual violence by Israeli forces.

Latvia's Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned following criticism of her government's handling of stray drones

Fault Lines and Lighthouse investigate the siege of Sudan's el-Fasher, where civilians were trapped, starved and killed.

Power is no longer exercised through military force alone, but via technology, finance and control over information.

Al Jazeera examines key talking points related to the introduction of an expanded 48-nation tournament.

Spanish international Lamine Yamal criticised for waving Palestinian flag during bus parade celebrating La Liga title.

White House says the two leaders agree that the strait 'must remain open to support the free flow of energy'.

PIF deal covers the 2026 World Cup being cohosted by US, Canada and Mexico, while Saudi Arabia is hosting 2034 edition.

Xi and Trump agree to frame their relationship as 'constructive, strategic and stable' on the first day of talks.

Law can hold power to account in theory, but has it been enough?

BRICS meeting overshadowed by war on Iran

Farewell ceremony for Iran's football team in Tehran on Wednesday, but US visas yet to be issued reports media.

Russian drone strikes collapsed a residential building in the Ukrainian capital.

Storms are common in northern India from March to June, before the annual monsoon rains arrive.

The Chinese leader cautions the US president that disagreement over Taiwan could send relations down a dangerous path.

In a statement, Streeting said that he no longer had 'confidence' in Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership.

US President Donald Trump described his country's relationship with China as one of the most consequential'.

Trailblazing mixed martial arts fighters end lengthy retirements for highly-anticipated bout to be shown on Netflix.

Rayner says she has been cleared by HMRC, paving the way for a potential Labour leadership challenge.

Lebanon and Israel are expected to hold talks on extending the ceasefire in Washington.

Families call on governments in Moscow and Harare to secure the return of loved ones from Ukrainian front lines.

Top executives hope to expand their businesses in China as Trump aims for win ahead of midterm vote.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia fired 'more than 1,560 drones' at Ukraine since Wednesday.

Round-trip train tickets brought down to $98 from $150, and bus fares to cost $20 instead of $80, state officials say.

The UN warns disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could drive up food and fertiliser costs, and worsen global hunger.

US sanctions imposed on UN expert Francesca Albanese by the Trump administration temporarily blocked by a judge.

The UK's local elections exposed the suspicion that meets Muslim political participation.

Argentinian star forward's brace and an assist steer Miami to their fifth consecutive away victory in the MLS in the US.

Calbee says it would temporarily use only black and white colours on 14 of its products due to a lack of printing ink.

Trump praises China as he ignores question about Taiwan

Matthew Collings says his work on Israeli violence against Palestinians has been intentionally misinterpreted.

The 2026 World Cup is not only the biggest World Cup in history. It's the most expensive.

US Vice President Vance says progress is being made in talks with Iran as President Trump begins his trip to China.

Trump visits Beijing for high-stakes summit with Xi as Iran, trade and Taiwan strain US-China ties.

Thousands of people cheered Team Melli as Iran's World Cup kit was unveiled before the team's training camp in Turkiye.