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Record winners Egypt, led by Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, face South Africa in the first titanic battle of the tournament.

Cambodian children write letters to soldiers, while donation sites fill for those displaced by fighting near the border.

Analysts and Ukrainian officials doubt Moscow's latest announcements as peace talks stall.

Riyadh calls seizure of oil-rich provinces 'unjustified escalation' as fragile anti-Houthi alliance shows cracks.

Many of the remaining churches across Gaza either scaled back or cancelled Christmas activities altogether.

Police said the suspects arrested were found with unlicensed firearms, including four handguns and an AK-47 rifle.

Jordan's military said the attacks 'neutralised arms and drug traffickers' and destroyed laboratories and factories.

Algeria's parliament unanimously passed a law declaring France's colonisation a crime.

Christmas returns to Bethlehem with joy and sorrow amid hardships, as Palestinians unite in celebration and resilience.

A US official told Reuters that Washington will focus on targeting Venezuela oil in lieu of 'military options'.

The acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is considered a top prime ministerial candidate.

Fewer than 50,000 Christians now live in Palestine under threat from Israel's illegal occupation and attacks.

'Main reason for optimism' is a belief that war in Ukraine will end in 2026 with Moscow's 'objectives' achieved.

An attempted ICE arrest outside Baltimore turned violent after a man allegedly drove into law enforcement vehicles.

Fourteen countries condemn Israel's plans to expand West Bank settlements, express 'resolute support' for Palestinians.

Fox nuts remain unaffected by US tariffs due to strong domestic demand, coupled with emerging new markets.

Kim Jong Un made the comments while inspecting a North Korean nuclear submarine facility on Wednesday.

These are the key developments from day 1,400 of Russia's war on Ukraine.

The blast tore through a mosque in Maiduguri, Borno State as worshippers gathered for evening prayers, witnesses say.

Asfura says he is ready to govern after narrow vote as the US urges 'all parties to respect the confirmed results'.

Syrian officials confirm the arrest of ISIL leader Taha al-Zoubi in a security operation near Damascus.

Israeli forces breach Gaza ceasefire, killing a Palestinian and wounding six, including a child, in multiple attacks.

A lone goal by the Manchester United forward is enough for Ivory Coast to successfully begin their AFCON title defence.

Justice Department says it needs weeks to process newly found Epstein-related files under transparency and court rules.

Christmas celebrations return to Bethlehem as thousands gather in Manger Square for the first time since 2022.

Khartoum proposes plan to end the conflict, but the UN warns violence is worsening.

BNP plans historic rally as Rahman, seen as a key leader, marks his highly anticipated homecoming.

Former Man City forward Riyad Mahrez scores twice in Algeria's 3-0 win against Sudan in Group E.

Algeria's new law declares French colonial rule a crime, seeking accountability and reparations for the colonial past.

Sahel countries launch a joint battalion to fight armed groups as they boost ties with Russia amid rising insecurity.

How the French Empire built power through language, schooling and cultural assimilation and what it means today.

UN experts criticise US blockade for endangering human rights and call for an investigation into alleged violations.

Manchester United coy on when captain Bruno Fernandes will return to Premier League action from injury.

Iran says UN nuclear watchdog must first define 'post-war conditions' following US strikes on its nuclear facilities.

Four jailed activists affiliated with the banned UK group say they'll endure strike despite warnings over their health.

The RSF has rejected the plan proposed by Sudanese prime minister, which calls on the paramilitary group to withdraw.

This [Libyan general's plane crash in Turkiye] will not change the broader framework of Turkiye's role within Libya."

"The idea of the liberal Zionist that you can have both failed."

Chatham House director Bronwen Maddox lays out the obstacles blocking progress on Trump's plan for a new Middle East'.

Libya mourns military chief Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, who was seen as a unifying figure amid political divisions.

Christmas celebrations have returned to Bethlehem, but Palestinian Christians fear they are being erased by Israel.

India has launched what it says is the heaviest satellite ever lifted from the country, using an Indian-made launcher.

The England cricket team have come in for heavy criticism of their performance and conduct on losing Ashes tour.

President says negotiators secured gains on issues like army numbers, but control of Donbas 'most difficult point'.

Video has emerged of the moment a plane, carrying Libya's military chief, crashed outside Ankara.

Injuries reported in ongoing violence on both sides of the border ahead of negotiations over the renewed fighting.

"The impact of the funding cut is very clear on the humanitarian aid."

Paramilitary RSF group rejects plan, saying that proposals for its withdrawal are 'closer to fantasy than to politics'.

Christmas is a story of empire, injustice and the vulnerability of ordinary people caught in its path.

Koepka, a key signing to the breakaway LIV Golf three years ago, has exited the tour a year before his contract ends.