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Polish police chief says the explosion that wounded him last week was caused by grenade launcher – a gift from Ukraine.

Almost 90,000 are expected to attend Sunday’s closing ceremony at Lusail Stadium followed by the France-Argentina match.

Millions in the South Asian country support Argentina, which will take on France in Sunday's championship game in Qatar.

The brothers were fixing a tire when an Israeli settler 'deliberately' ran a car into them, local media reported.

Much more than a Messi vs Mbappe clash, the World Cup final will be a date with history for Argentina and France.

Less than 9 percent of voters turned up to cast their ballot amid an opposition boycott of parliamentary elections.

Ukraine restores power to 6 million people in 24 hours after Russian missile strikes on power infrastructure.

Walid Regragui, whose side finished fourth in Qatar, says he hopes the performance will leave lasting legacy.

Argentina's Lionel Messi hopes to bring the trophy home in his last World Cup game as they face France in the final.

After tournament full of mental strength and moments of brilliance, France hope to win the World Cup for a third time.

Taraneh Alidoosti was jailed after she expressed solidarity with a man recently executed over protests.

Al Jazeera’s AI robot Kashef has crunched the numbers and has some predictions for today’s game.

At least 20 antigovernment protesters have been killed by troops while former President Pedro Castillo is jailed.

On and off the pitch, Morocco lit up the football tournament in Qatar like no other team.

We need a new approach that seeks to reinforce, not replace, national and local systems.

Captain, 37, says he will continue international career after Croatia clinches third spot in tournament in Qatar.

Led by captain Luka Modric, Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 in third-place playoff at football World Cup in Qatar.

Dina Boluarte asks Congress to sign off on early elections as she refuses to resign despite the worsening protests.

Croatia took full advantage of tired Morocco legs to finish their Qatar run with a 2-1 victory.

Opposition figure Ekrem Imamoglu was sentenced to two years and seven months in prison for insulting public officials.

South Africa's president wants a second term and is seen as the party's strongest candidate despite a farm scandal.

Russian barrage hit critical infrastructure in cities including Kyiv, Kharkiv, Kryvyi Rih and Zaporizhzhia.

The deal aims to reduce government debt and strengthen the social protection network for citizens.

The opacity of the ad tech industry can be costly for brands. It's time to embrace surveillance-free advertising.

Moldovan authorities allege channels have broadcast misinformation and inaccurate coverage of Russia's war in Ukraine.

President Saied has tried to drum up support, but the opposition is boycotting polls and turnout is expected to be low.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 297th day, we take a look at the main developments.

The suspensions caused a wave of criticism from government officials, advocacy groups and journalism organisations.

We look at the future of the workplace, the boss-worker power struggle and why job unhappiness is so high.

Morocco have had an historic campaign at this year's World Cup and are hoping for one last hurrah in the 3rd-place game.

Morocco's national academy has produced numerous players who have starred in their historic run to the semifinals.

President Saied's rule changes have been met with anger from the opposition and apathy from much of the public.

Lyrics make reference to Maradona, Messi, World Cup heartbreaks, Copa American triumph, and hopes of a third World Cup.

A billionaire becomes the largest shareholder in a news channel in India. What’s the worry?

Al Jazeera’s AI robot Kashef has crunched the numbers and has some predictions for today’s game.

Teams are heartbroken, fans are beyond caring - and it doesn't even make anyone that much money.

Both sides will go home without the trophy, but finishing third in World Cup 2022 will mean a lot for Moroccans.

The Hungarian foreign minister on his country's energy diversification plan and implications of Russian gas cut-off.

Rescue efforts were halted overnight due to heavy rain but resumed on Saturday morning with sniffer dogs and excavators.

Neither team wanted to play this match but now that they are here, they have nothing to lose.

Ukrainian commander-in-chief General Valeriy Zaluzhny said he expected a new Russian assault on Kyiv in early 2023.

The UN estimated 2.9 million people have been displaced by severe flooding in west and central Africa.

UN recognising ambassadors from Myanmar's military, the Taliban, and Libya’s east would be seen a conferring legitimacy.

More than 780,000 people of Moroccan origin live in France; visa restrictions made it difficult for relatives to visit.

The US Office of the Director of National Intelligence reported 144 encounters with UFOs between 2004 and 2021.

Memos from the head of US justice department take aim at drug policies linked to high rates of Black incarceration.

Seven of 20 attempted executions in 2022 were 'visibly problematic', research group says, but practice is in decline.

Pedro Castillo's removal hit a nerve in rural heartland, where ex-president's message resonated amid years of exclusion.

US construction worker accused of 'weaponising' Trump supporters during the January 6 riot faces rebuke from judge.

UN peacekeeping mission says four others were wounded in the attack carried out by an unidentified gunman on Friday.