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After a gap of 12 years, the football World Cup returned for its fourth edition.

For the first time in years, Labour has a realistic chance of coming to power in the next general election.

Agent says Salman Rushdie suffered 'profound' wounds after August attack including losing one eye and the use of a hand.

Wong, who got her first leading role in 1922, was a 'courageous advocate' who fought for representation in Hollywood.

Official data shows that China's GDP rose 3.9 percent in the July-September quarter year-on-year.

All 173 people on board KE631 reported safe as damaged plane shuts airport on Mactan Island in central Philippines.

British Museum has displayed the contested Greek sculptures for the past 200 years.

Moves come amid heightened frictions over a barrage of weapons tests by North Korea.

Ex-prime minister pulls out of race to lead the UK, leaving former Finance Minister Rishi Sunak in the driving seat.

President Xi Jinping secures historic third term as Communist Party chief and promotes loyalists to inner circle.

Ukraine responds by calling the allegation an 'absolute absurdity' as concerns over an escalation in the war rise.

About 25,000 residents leave Russian-occupied city on ferries and buses as fears grow of an imminent Ukrainian attack.

A group of women from the Brazilian favelas turn their lives around by training in The Black Pearls Football academy.

Authorities order a nighttime curfew in Wad al-Mahi and deploy soldiers to curb the violence.

Two pilots of Su-30 die in the crash, but residents are unharmed in the city of Irkutsk.

Category 3 storm strikes the Mexican state of Nayarit with sustained winds reaching 195km/h.

Kohli inspires India to a remarkable last-ball win over Pakistan in a tense and nervy finish.

Tehran blames the channels and their hosts and backers for what it considers ‘inciting terrorist acts’ on Iranian soil.

Thousands of people hit the streets of Berlin, several US cities to support Iranian women facing government crackdown.

Thousands of civilians have been leaving Kerson after warnings about a Ukrainian offensive to recapture the city.

His candidacy comes as reports suggest former PM Boris Johnson could be joining the race.

The European Political Community could help draw European states in the east closer to Brussels. But it may not do more.

Tamer al-Kilani, a founding member of Lions' Den armed group in Nablus, was killed by a planted explosive device.

The return of leftist governments in the region is a clear indication of region-wide rejection of US policies.

The mission was part of a commercial arrangement between a government-run firm and UK-based OneWeb satellite firm.

The elite committee was appointed following a week-long Congress of the governing party.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 242nd day, we take a look at the main developments.

As the UK's first rocket launch nears, space enthusiasts, climate activists, scientists and local residents are divided.

Saudi Arabia offered no immediate acknowledgment of Algeria's comments about Prince Mohammed's condition.

Communist Party elects Xi Jinping for a historic third term, introduces a Standing Committee stacked with loyalists.

China's Communist Party is set to unveil its new leadership and confirm Xi Jinping for an unprecedented third term.

Pakistan won the outing in Dubai last year, sealing their first win over India in World Cups.

Meeting comes as support for Rishi Sunak surges and legislators warn against Boris Johnson's return to Downing Street.

Call comes as Ukrainian forces are expected to embark on a campaign to recapture the city in southern Ukraine.

Roslyn is expected to produce significant coastal flooding and damaging winds before making landfall on Sunday.

United snatched a point away at Chelsea in dramatic fashion as Casemiro headed in his first goal for the club.

Giorgia Meloni has been sworn in as Italy's first far-right prime minister since World War II.

Palestinian died in hospital, say health officials, and Israeli police shot another Palestinian in East Jerusalem.

Here are five T20 matches between the two sides that have produced some iconic moments over the years.

Ceremony took place amid tensions within Meloni's coalition after partner Berlusconi boasted about Putin ties.

The foreign spokesperson says calls for probe into the use of alleged Iranian drones in Ukraine is 'false and baseless'.

A look at the military and political importance of the city Ukraine is fighting to recapture from Russia.

If the conservative court upholds attempted violations of the Voting Rights Act, the US can drop pretences to justice.

Hundreds of thousands of people in central and western Ukraine are without power after Russia carried out air raids.

Inspired by Conway's 92, New Zealand got their revenge for last year's T20 WC final loss to Australia.

Iran has repeatedly said it will not tolerate a change in its border and transit areas with Armenia.

Manchester unbeaten in last five games, Chelsea have not lost since Potter arrived last month.

With world powers divided over Ukraine war, Indonesia’s president discusses the challenges facing upcoming G20 summit.

Hu Jintao was escorted out of the closing ceremony of the party congress as Xi Jinping consolidates his position.