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Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said the elderly and those affected by Russian shelling would be evacuated first.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival in Doha marks the Portuguese captain’s fifth — and possibly final — World Cup appearance.

Trump's account reappeared on Twitter after a poll run by Elon Musk showed narrow support for his reinstatement.

Kurdish fighters report 'deaths and injuries' after Turkish planes hit two villages and Kobane city in northeast Syria.

What will be the effect of the World Cup on Qatar and the region, on and off the pitch?

Star forward hurt the quadriceps on his left thigh during a training session on Saturday and will need weeks to recover.

Prosecutors says three men of Moldovan origin and a man and woman of Syrian Kurdish descent were arrested this week.

Danish and German captains set to wear rainbow armbands despite last-minute FIFA proposal for alternative armbands.

The 97-year-old elder statesman of Malaysian politics lost his seat - the first electoral defeat in 53 years.

Hundreds of children take part in opening ceremony for their own World Cup in rebel-held nortwestern Syria.

Coalitions led by opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim and ex-PM Muhyiddin Yassin make gains but fail to win clear majority.

Pleas from the Global South will not stir Western government into action. Only Western suffering will.

Rishi Sunak says the UK will continue to stand with Ukraine until its wins as he meets Zelenskyy during his trip to Kyiv.

A Ukrainian mother shares her story of fleeing with her daughter, but aches to return one day.

From Messi to Suarez to Benzema, these are the prominent players likely to make final bow in top competition.

In fiery news conference, Gianni Infantino said Western countries were not in a position to give 'moral lessons'.

Rwanda's defence ministry said an unidentified man opened fire in Rubavu district before he was shot dead.

Ukrainian leader says 'honest peace' can take place only with the 'complete demolition of Russian aggression'.

From feeling proud to complaining about construction, foreign residents describe what they think about the event.

Men have traditionally been the common link between sport and booze, but times are changing.

APEC noted the 'immense human suffering' and economic effect of the war despite Russia and China being bloc members.

Funding for poorer nations hit by climate disasters appears to be a sticking point at UN climate talks in Egypt.

Sam Bankman-Fried's empire sank from a value of $32bn all the way to bankruptcy.

The Chilean President discusses the challenges facing his government at home and abroad.

Air raids were aimed at pro-Iranian groups in Homs and Hama provinces, war monitor says.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 269th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Argentinian footballers Joaquin Correa and Nicolas Gonzalez were sent home due to injuries ahead of the team's debut.

Photos released by North Korean news agency are first official confirmation of the existence of Kim Jong Un's daughter.

The 2014 quarter-finalists have a habit of punching above their weight at World Cups.

The song will resound across Qatar as the national team makes its World Cup debut on November 20.

North Korea has promised to 'resolutely react' to US threats of nuclear weapons use with its own nuclear capabilities.

Holders head into the World Cup as one of the favourites, but recent poor results have raised some concerns.

As was the case in the last World Cup, the holders were knocked out in the first round.

Loss and damage remains a sticking point at COP27, particularly how to compensate poor countries hit by climate change.

Ecuador has experienced eight prison riots which have left about 400 inmates dead since February 2021.

People began queueing before polling stations opened, despite storms and drizzle, as three main coalitions vie for power.

Ukrainian prime minister warns that Kyiv could face a 'complete shutdown' of the power grid due to Russian strikes.

Amidst the chaos under new owner, the White House said Twitter should tell Americans how it's safeguarding their data.

The Theranos founder was sentenced on three counts of investor fraud and one count of conspiracy.

Kenya's former president and Rwanda's leader agree on need for M23 rebels to cease fire and withdraw from eastern DRC.

Dutch court convicts three men for their role in shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight over eastern Ukraine in 2014.

Attorney General Merrick Garland tasks Jack Smith with investigation of Donald Trump's handling of secret documents.

Sudden ruling by the government to halt all beer sales at stadiums welcomed by some fans as others criticise the timing.

Hakeem Jeffries is seen as the likely replacement for Pelosi, where he would be the first Black party leader in Congress

Hamas authorities governing the Gaza Strip said an investigation is under way to determine the cause of the fire.

Deputy foreign minister says convicted Russian arms deal Viktor Bout is among those being discussed in potential swap.

Bolivia's census, postponed until 2024, is expected to shift legislative seats toward the growing Santa Cruz department.

Russia's defence ministry cited a video circulating on their social media which shows the execution of 12 soldiers.

The Portugal forward's future at Manchester United is in doubt after he said he felt 'betrayed' by the English club.

Existing home sales dropped 5.9 percent last month, the lowest level since December 2011 outside initial pandemic days.