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Asian Games organisers in Japan accidently play North Korea's anthem ahead of South's hockey match with Bangladesh.

Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold back for Thomas Tuchel in Nations League, but still no place for Phil Foden.

UN probe finds US unlawfully struck an Iranian school and sports centre, killing children; White House rejects findings.

A quarter of the world's population faces a surging cost of living crisis because of the wars in the Middle East.

From Iran to Gaza and Lebanon, assassinations have repeatedly removed figures capable of negotiating an end to conflict.

Russia's first parliamentary election since the invasion opens with no antiwar party on the ballot.

Attack not immediately claimed, but ISIL and Pakistani Taliban (TTP) active in the region and regularly target troops.

Bodies of nine women have been found in a Johannesburg neighbourhood in two months, as worries grow over women's safety.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi told to be patient after playing back up to Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson in Sri Lanka series.

Aid influencers' are being accused of exploiting Nepal flood victims to boost social media followers.

The backlash against the Gaza documentary is part of a broader refusal to confront the reality of the genocide.

Evidence shared exclusively with Al Jazeera shows ISIL supporters sharing ways to bypass AI safeguards.

Indonesia says vessel will be used to aid disaster relief across the archipelago.

At least eight people were also injured in the country's third deadly school shooting since June.

New sanctions highlight Israel's isolation, yet analysts say they won't sway voters before October's elections.

Families in Sanaa brace for higher food and transport costs after first fuel price increase in four years.

Officials blame disease outbreak for deaths as survivor suggests they suffocated.

Oman's Sohar port is becoming a popular spot for ship-to-ship oil transfers amid continued Hormuz blockade.

United Russia won more than two-thirds of the Duma's seats in the 2021 election and is poised to dominate the body again

A UN fact-finding mission has concluded Iranian forces committed crimes against humanity.

South Korean president will facilitate US-North Korea talks but will not deploy troops in US war on Iran.

A Russian strike hit a shopping centre in Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine, sparking a major fire.

More than 77,000 visa overstayers face detention or departure as Australia cracks down on immigration violations.

Americans on the lower end of the economy are feeling the impact of higher borrowing costs and weaker purchasing power.

Leopardus tilcayo is the first new living cat species named and described in more than a century.

Bank of Japan raises benchmark interest rate from 1 to 1.25 percent, pledging to help counter inflation risks.

Critics have launched a boycott campaign against US cheese giant Tillamook over its new halal labelling.

Italy's defence minister warns of severe economic fallout if Bab al-Mandeb becomes impassable, bypassing EU delays.

Civilians are caught in the crossfire of drone attacks between armed groups and government forces.

A veteran was told he is embarrassing' his uniform for protesting Palm Beach County's $1B investment in Israel bonds.

UNSC meeting on Syria turned into a heated debate between Israel and Turkiye over troops in Syrian territory.

UN-backed human rights experts say the US committed possible war crimes when it launched two strikes.

The ex-Oklahoma state trooper's nomination had stalled in the Senate as ICE faced growing scrutiny over its operations.

Former Syrian official sentenced to 60 years in US prison for torturing prisoners under al-Assad's regime.

Recurring floods disrupt daily life in Tunis, raising questions about drainage, transport and flood preparedness.

Tehran gives Swedish official 48 hours to leave as Iran says Stockholm is bowing down to outside pressure.

Trump says he faces a 'big decision' on whether to 'annihilate' his Iranian foes, adding that 'anything could happen'.

More than 2,200 migrants died or vanished at sea in 2026, despite declining crossings into Europe, says IOM.

Uranium project investment could mark a turning point in US-Niger and US-Canada relations.

Russians vote for the first time since 2022. Can opposition parties challenge Putin-backed United Russia in this vote?

Lawyers criticised mass arrests under emergency powers that allowed authorities to detain people without charge.

The ruling comes amid legal battle over Trump's changes to the Kennedy Center, including his effort to rename it.

The deal, which needs approval from Congress, comes as Riyadh seeks Washington's help in its war with Yemen's Houthis.

Djibouti has appealed to the international community to help provide humanitarian assistance as thousand flee Yemen.

Iran's delegation to UNGA will be smaller this year, with travel restrictions and limits on luxury goods purchases.

The CDC and officials from the US state differ over how four deaths should be classified as cases continue to spread.

Move ends the Security Council's watchdog panel on Iran sanctions.

UN Interim Security Force for Abyei strengthens security on the ground after days of deadly fighting.

Canada's prime minister outlines plans for stronger ties with the EU.

Why have China's oil prices reached a record high?