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Argentina win their first major title since 1993, and Lionel Messi lifts his first major trophy for the national team.

'Record-breaking heat' is expected to affect much of the west and southwest US over the weekend, weather centre warns.

President Jair Bolsonaro faces rising pressure over coronavirus crisis, as well as alleged corruption and vaccine deal.

Taliban fighters take territory as foreign troops withdraw from Afghanistan and peace talks stall.

Martine Moise, who was critically injured in the attack that killed her husband, calls on Haiti not to 'lose its way'.

PM Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party wins 410 out of 436 contested seats in Ethiopia's federal parliament.

Dozens of people remain unaccounted for as investigation into what caused the Champlain Towers South to fall continues.

The events of the past months have killed efforts to bury the Question of Palestine and reinvigorated Palestinian unity.

Police make 28 arrests on charges including public violence, burglary and contravention of COVID-19 restrictions.

Before the Euro 2020 final, there is a bigger rivalry locking horns - it's the Copa America 2021 final in Brazil.

The 25-year-old becomes first Australian woman to win the Wimbledon women's singles title in 41 years.

Statue of confederate general taken down nearly four years after a deadly white supremacist rally in the city.

Russia is battling a severe third wave of COVID-19, driven by the highly infectious Delta variant.

Finance chiefs of world's 20 large economies endorse plan to stop multinationals shifting profits to low-tax havens.

EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen urges members to increase vaccinations as the Delta coronavirus variant spreads.

Fan zones set up, Italian football shirts are sold out and restaurants are preparing for a full house on Sunday.

Two superstars set to lead Argentina and Brazil in Copa America final played at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.

Questions loom over the next phase of a brutal conflict that has left civilians at risk of famine.

Seven others also detained over massive fire that broke out at food processing site where children also worked.

England's hopes for football silverware rest on racially diverse team members equally active on off-field matters.

Suicide car bombing targeted a convoy carrying the Somali capital's police commissioner, officials say.

The footballers are not the only Italians playing in a final in London on Sunday.

A statistical look at the Italy-England football rivalry ahead of the Euro 2020 final at Wembley on Sunday.

The magnitude 5.9 quake struck 27km (17 miles) east of Rasht district, authorities say.

El Salvador does not have its own currency, making financing growth difficult as debts soar to 90 percent of GDP.

After two days of heavy shootings in eastern Caracas, law enforcement agents enter the 'Cota 905' area.

Farm bosses routinely harass and exploit the workers who pick fruit for European supermarkets, investigation reveals.

We explore the German capital’s identity and dissect the city’s anti-status quo legacy.

Rights group says shooting of Ernesto Llaitul, son of a Mapuche leader, would exacerbate region's complex situation.

Gov't says deployment at request of Mozambican authorities aimed at restoring state control in conflict-hit province.

Myanmar reported 4,320 cases on Friday, a record for a second successive day, and 63 deaths amid anti-coup protests.

US sending FBI, Homeland Security agents but says there are no plans to provide military assistance 'at this time'.

Social media platforms have removed thousands of accounts associated with QAnon, so users are changing their tactics.

Fourteen more bodies were recovered as searchers used heavy equipment to move mounds of shattered concrete and steel.

Muslim leaders across Canada offer condolences for Indigenous after discovery of graves at residential schools.

Ten years after independence, the world's youngest nation struggles with political instability and humanitarian crises.

Caretaker Interior Minister Mohamed Fahmy rejects request to question head of General Security agency Abbas Ibrahim.

Only those in possession of a British or European vaccination certificate will be allowed in from July 14.

The Palestine Red Crescent reported 379 protesters were wounded - 31 of them by live ammunition.

President Joe Biden said the US will take any action to defend its people and infrastructure against ransomware attacks.

The Taliban have been emboldened by the NATO troop withdrawal and appear to be pressing for a full military victory.

Best of the week and behind the scenes.

Crude is set for its first weekly loss since May on near-term supply uncertainty.

Colombians, Haitian-Americans believed to be commandos who killed Moise fled to Taiwan embassy in Port-au-Prince.

Temperatures will hit 42C (107F) Friday in Sacramento and 44C (112F) Saturday, according to data.

UN expert says settlements violate ban on occupying power transferring part of its population into occupied territory.

The council unanimously adopted a compromise resolution that allowed the extension of the cross-border operation.

Turkey, US negotiating on Turkish troops guarding Kabul international airport - a move the Taliban opposes.

Investigations continue after Trump supporters smashed windows, fought police and sent lawmakers scrambling for safety.