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Ariarne Titmus held off Summer McIntosh and Katie Ledecky to successfully defend her Olympic 400-metre freestyle title.

Israeli prime minister's visit comes amid the Gaza war and a US presidential race.

The host nation won their first gold medal, upsetting Fiji 28-7 in the men's rugby sevens final.

Lebanese group Hezbollah rejects Israeli accusation it was behind attack that hit a football pitch in Druze town.

Speed of growth of California Park Fire prompts grim comparison's with 2018 deadly Camp Fire, with 'firenados' spotted.

The Canadian women's football have been docked six points by FIFA, while head coach Bev Priestman is banned for a year.

Trump tells supporters at Florida event they will not have to vote 'any more' if he wins upcoming presidential election.

Fifteen children and eight women were among those killed in an attack on Khadija School in Deir el-Balah.

Critics of Maduro's government say they face roadblocks, arbitrary arrest and more as they campaign for the opposition.

It has spread out across many fronts over the summer break but is getting ready to come back on campus.

With Kamala Harris in the fray, the US political spin machine is in overdrive.

Probe ongoing into attack on high-speed train network which disrupted busiest lines on Paris Olympics opening day.

Despite months of antigovernment protests, Georgia's ruling party still enjoys support among the older generation.

IOC chief Bach speaks with President Yoon Suk-yeol after South Korea seeks assurances that mistake is not repeated.

Operation to siphon some of the 1.4 million litres of industrial fuel oil from MT Terra Nova due to start on Sunday.

Israel issues new orders for the south as it expands offensive, while attack on hospital in central Gaza kills dozens.

The UN must urgently take decisive action against the latest Israeli affront on the entire international community.

Home minister says three student leaders taken into custody 'for their own security' and were being questioned.

Teahupo'o, Polynesia, is home to 'the heaviest', 'most perfect' waves in the world. But what's it got to do with Paris?

US Secretary of State Blinken, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang are seeking to expand their countries' influence in region.

As the war enters its 883rd day, these are the main developments.

Almost half of the world's wealth, or $213 trillion, is held by just 1.5 percent of the global adult population.

Both agreed on the need to attack Gaza, leaving 40,000 Palestinians dead, but is the difference just in the details?

Palestinian rights advocates demand action as the vice president and presidential candidate expresses sympathy for Gaza.

Dire economic conditions and a galvanised opposition could spell the end of President Nicolas Maduro's time in power.

Town council of Jasper says about 32 percent of structures in the town had been destroyed in the wildfire.

'About 182,000 people' displaced from central and eastern Khan Younis from Monday - Thursday, UN OCHA says.

Bejing's diplomacy intensifies as the US and the West help Ukraine fight Russia's invasion.

US sanctions and years of mismanagement have crippled Venezuela's oil-based economy and poses challenges for new leader.

Israeli PM seeks to mend ties with Republican presidential candidate after meetings with Biden, Harris.

In the spirit of the Olympics, it's time for all of us to come together and ditch single-use plastic in favour of reuse.

Police watchdog confirms officer is due to be interviewed after video shared online of suspect being kicked.

Bangladesh Information Minister Mohammad Arafat talks to Al Jazeera about deadly anti-quota protests and unrest.

We delve into the declining marriage rates, focusing on Asia, and analyse the contributing factors to this trend.

Police says Libyans entered country on study visas to train as security guards, but may have received military training.

Pro-Palestine activists are calling for Israel to be banned from the Olympics.

President Wickremesinghe is first candidate to register at the Election Commission as he seeks mandate from voters.

US Vice President Kamala Harris has released video of her receiving an endorsement from Barack and Michelle Obama.

The joint flight highlights growing military cooperation between the two countries, sparking concerns in the US.

We all have a duty, through organised events or individual efforts, to contribute to the broader struggle for justice.

Huge crowds came out for the final election rally by Venezuela's opposition ahead of the vote on Sunday.

New Labour government says it will not pursue questions on International Criminal Court's jurisdiction.

The UN said more than 250 people were killed in twin landslides in a remote, mountainous area of southern Ethiopia.

The 80-year-old leader's death sets the stage for a leadership race during the National Party Congress in 2026.

Tribal violence escalating with influx of mercenaries and automatic weapons into the strained island nation.

Study finds rise in numbers of people using the drug is causing large quantities to leak into the sea.

Nod from former US president and first lady Michelle Obama means Harris has won backing of all key Democrats.

France's high-speed rail network has been hit by a series of arson attacks.

While many Nigeriens have welcomed the military rulers, others question their rhetoric and approach towards governance.