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Riders say the switch is helping them cut fuel and maintenance costs.

Syrian army helicopters dropped roses on crowds at Damascus Citadel's Summer Syria festival.

Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya to meet Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad in Cairo amid ongoing Gaza tensions.

Israel kills 11 in deadliest attacks on Lebanon since June truce as Iran and Oman continue talks on Hormuz.

Yemen's Ministry of Information denounces attacks on Marib as 'escalation' that threatens lives and increases suffering.

Indiana's state governor says that US government has promised assistance after a week of heavy rainfall.

Post-earthquake reconstruction is expected to cost about $6.4bn, but Colombia has been hit by renewed US tariffs.

South Carolina will again take centre stage as the first nominating contest, pushing Iowa from its top spot.

Virus spreading in DRC faster than containment efforts.

Iran says Qatar is holding three pilots who were shot down in March. Doha decries 'misleading statements'.

The federal wildland firefighting workforce, faced with low pay and cost of living issues, copes with Trump-era cuts.

The petition is set to be discussed by House of Commons in a sign of discontent with policies of US President Trump.

Security forces in Fnideq have stepped up operations to prevent migrants from crossing into Ceuta.

A social media campaign encouraged people to flock to Ceuta just weeks after many died while making the crossing.

Police say 26 more bodies have been recovered from Lake Kariba after the overloaded vessel capsized on Tuesday.

Real Madrid welcome back Jose Mourinho as manager as they attempt to stop a three-peat by Barcelona in La Liga.

Cleanup crews are responding along 12 kilometres of Omani coastline following an oil spill from the grounded tanker.

The USS Washington's movement comes amid reports of dire conditions on the USS Lincoln amid the ongoing Iran war.

The 26-year-old, who has signed a five-year deal, cost the Italian champions about $40m, according to media reports.

Authorities warn residents to take precautions as storm expected to bring rain and strong winds to the island chain.

Jason Arday was found dead on Friday, just days after resigning amid intense scrutiny over his academic work.

Turkish president tells Al Jazeera that the recently signed agreement is open to new members as he pledges continued support.

At least one person was killed and around 42 others were injured after a violent wildfire hit a coastal town in Croatia.

Al-Burhan pledged temporary immunity and legal protections for participants in a Sudanese national dialogue.

Ukraine used domestically produced Flamingo missiles to hit targets in Russia's southwestern Samara region.

Three Palestinian families say they have been trapped inside their homes in the occupied West Bank for nearly a week.

A decade ago, student leaders were jailed for shouting 'Azadi', which means freedom.

Mexico is sending its first blind women's football team to compete in an international tournament. Players cannot wait.

Drones are no longer the advantage for only one side.

Afghans have gathered in Kabul to mark five years since the Taliban returned to power.

Dr Jason Arday has been found dead days after resigning from Cambridge University due to plagiarism allegations.

An Austrian activist in Vienna is challenging the city over public toilet fees.

Police found the gunshot victims near the US university's halls of residence.

The United Nations says armed groups opposed to the government remain active.

With the fall of the former government in Kabul, thousands of Afghans were forced to flee the country, many to Europe.

Taiwan has long prepared for a Chinese military invasion but wars in Iran and Ukraine expose new potential threats.

The Indian PM said Maoist-influenced Naxalite rebellion is largely gone, but its ideological backers still pose threat.

Dozens of people have been killed after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Indonesia's Flores Island.

Defence Minister Koizumi's visit to Yasukuni Shrine comes on the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in WWII.

The Taliban government brought security and stability but is facing increasing alienation of the general population.

The 26-year-old striker cost the Ligue 1 champions a reported 50 million euros ($58m) and has signed a five-year deal.

Premier League winners Arsenal and FA Cup holders Man City prepare to trade blows as English top-flight season nears.

An overnight Israeli strike on a family home in Ansar, southern Lebanon, killed at least seven people.

Australia close Day Three of the first Test against Bangladesh on 161-4, trailing the record-chasing tourists by 67.

World Athletics' president says political influence in sport must be kept in check with LA Olympics on horizon.

Seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams defeated 6-2, 6-2 by Emiliana Arango in the first round of Cincinnati Open.

As the Ken-Betwa dam displaces thousands, legal protections on compensation are being ignored.

Mikel Arteta, who ended Arsenal's 22-year wait for a Premier League title, says contract negotiations will be resolved.

Andrew Giuliani, son of ex-New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, tells critics of FIFA's Gianni Infantino 'it's just politics'.

Despite pressure from the US to intervene against Hezbollah, the Syrian government is unlikely to do so.