The religious figure faced various charges, including inciting violence and providing legitimacy to the al-Assad regime.

Trabzonspor's president reacted in disbelief after Mohamed Salah had a goal disallowed in his first start for the club.

At least 145 countries have reported increases in petrol prices since the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel began.

EU crews and a Russian aircraft help Serbia fight major wildfires as extreme heat fuels fires across the Balkans.

The devastated healthcare system cannot reach Gaza's most vulnerable - those who live in displacement camps

Canada suspends US trade talks as Trump imposes 50% tariffs, with Ottawa vowing dollar-for-dollar retaliation.

'Coalition of the Willing' leaders to discuss air defence shortage as Ukraine and Russia trade drone attacks.

Pakistan says it can offer a channel between Tehran and Washington, but analysts differ over how much influence it has.

Salah started his first game for the Turkish Super Lig side, whom he joined on a free transfer earlier this month.

European football chief doesn't want to lose credibility over FIFA job but says Infantino will face a challenger.

Gauff beat Pegula for her second Cincinnati Open trophy and Fils overcame Tiafoe for his first Masters 1000 title.

Maradona's 1986 World Cup ball sold for $3.35m. He used his hand to score against England, dubbing it the Hand of God'.

Footage filmed by a climber on Mont Blanc shows rocks cascading down the Gouter Couloir, known as Death Pass'. The clim

Abbas Araghchi said new US sanctions, likely to be unveiled Monday, are like watching the 'same movie on repeat'.

Syria's foreign minister meets Israeli officials to de-escalate tensions after Israeli strike near Turkish border.

A fast-moving wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has forced 42,000 people to evacuate and put another 45,000 on alert.

As Kenya courts data-centre investment, communities fear growing pressure on an already stressed water system.

Case fatality rate climbs to nearly 48 percent in DRC, meaning almost one in two people infected with Ebola are dying.

The Cockroach Janta Party's Fix the Schools' campaign in India is facing pushback from BJP leaders and supporters.

A large forest fire is threatening homes near residential areas of Mamak on the outskirts of the Turkish capital.

Exit polls give Kazakhstan's pro-Tokayev Adilet party about 70 percent of the vote in the parliamentary elections.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington aims to 'sever every economic lifeline' that sustains Iran.

Barcelona begin their La Liga title defence and bid for a third successive crown with a 5-0 victory at Elche.

The US president says he will impose 'crushing measures' on Tehran.

Serbia requested assistance from the European Union and Russia to help bring intense wildfires under control.

Ambassador to Turkiye says US policy of recognising Israel's claimed sovereignty over Syrian territory is 'unchanged'.

A mound of waste collapsed at a landfill in Conakry, Guinea, after heavy overnight rains, engulfing nearby homes.

Israel is moving forward with its E1' plan. What is it and why could it threaten the future of a Palestinian state?

Winds reaching around 120 km/h swept through Forli in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region, overturning four light aircraft.

Race cars take over central Washington, DC, as the Trump-created Freedom 250 Grand Prix debuts.

Gaza's hospitals face oxygen shortages, putting the lives of premature babies and critically ill patients at risk.

Two people were killed after a massive Ganesha idol fell onto a crowd during a procession in Mumbai, India.

Senior Colonel Zhou Bo and Sreenivasan Jain discuss China's vision of a fairer, multipolar world and work towards that.

Hundreds attended the funeral of 14-year-old Islam Ahmad Maher Ajouri, who was killed by Israeli gunfire during a raid.

Mothers and their children are in dire need of food and safety in Sudan's conflict-stricken Kordofan State.

Political scientist Stephen Walt says Trump promised to make US stronger, but many of his policies are making it weaker.

A migrant boat carrying 15 Tunisians sank off the country's southeastern coast while heading to Italy, killing eight.

A state of emergency is declared in the US state of Nevada as rampant wildfire spurs evacuations.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Trump ally, admits it 'would be helpful' if conflict ends before elections in November.

Heavy rains wash over the site, triggering a landslide that buries several shacks.

People observe a minute of silence for those killed in war to mark the holiday established in 2004.

Follow updates as Barcelona kick off their La Liga campaign - including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary.

Energy, regional conflicts, and bilateral cooperation to dominate Emmanuel Macron and Mohammed bin Salman's discussions.

Ekperikpe Ekpo says the US-Israel war on Iran has pushed Nigeria to expand its gas production.

Both countries will suffer from the trade war with steeper tariffs raising business costs and consumer prices.

Families in Gaza continue searching for children and relatives missing in the war.

Prices for food and other items are soaring, and there is a history of unrest, so any increase is being considered.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran has stood firm despite what he calls a full-scale war.

India and Bangladesh have not been able to move past the contentious question of Sheikh Hasina, living in New Delhi.

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Faroe Islands back calls for Infantino's resignation amid FIFA crisis.