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More than 20 years after his removal from government and imprisonment, Malaysia's opposition leader finally has his day.

Embolo's goal was enough to separate the two teams in a tightly fought contest at Al Janoub Stadium.

The sharp rise in people moving to the UK is driven by an increase in the number of non-European Union nationals.

The two men died from their wounds after being shot by Israeli forces.

More than 31,000 new cases reported nationwide in the largest increase in cases since the early days of the pandemic.

Postal workers, university lecturers and schoolteachers demand better pay across Britain amid the cost-of-living crisis.

Officials say some districts have gone for at least two weeks without registering new infections.

French Football Federation President Noël Le Graët defends the decision to host the World Cup in Qatar.

How dedication, ability and hard work led the footballer from his hometown to becoming a key member of the Black Stars.

Al Jazeera’s AI robot Kashef has dutifully crunched the numbers and churned out some predictions for today's games.

Regulators have said January 31 is the deadline for old notes to either be used or deposited at banks.

The US midterm election results could shatter unity over Ukraine assistance while spurring hawkish China policies.

Turkey has stepped up air attacks on northern Syria since the November 13 Istanbul bombing.

South Korean leader is aiming to build country's weapons industry into the world's fourth-largest arms exporter.

Information minister announces the appointment on Twitter, ending weeks of speculation over the powerful post.

Zelenskyy urges the UN to act against Russia over air attacks on civilian infrastructure amid widespread power outages.

By launching $14bn in climate financing, Africa shows it is running out of patience for the West's failed promises.

Five civilians were killed in a missile attack in Azaz on Tuesday as Turkey and the YPG exchange attacks.

Taiwanese tech giant says 'technical error' to blame for pay dispute that saw workers clash with police.

What is in store for Switzerland vs Cameroon, Uruguay vs South Korea, Portugal vs Ghana, and Brazil vs Serbia in Doha?

Veteran politician finally secures top post after inconclusive election led to days of haggling and king's intervention.

With both teams heavily dependent on their attacks, a high-scoring affair is on the cards.

Ghana will be eager to put their best foot forward to stop Ronaldo's Portugal from winning a third trophy in six years.

Uruguay have some of world football's biggest names, but South Korea have Son Heung-min.

Switzerland's Xhaka and Cameroon's Chuopo-Moting weren't always fan favourites. Now their teams depend on them.

Al Jazeera looks back at the careers of two of the most renowned footballers of their generation.

American family’s ownership of the club has been marred by fan protests, huge debts and poor performance on the pitch.

Japan defeats mighty Germany, Spain thrashes Costa Rica, Morocco and Croatia nil all, Belgium scores win over Canada.

Kosovo, Serbia agree to end a row over vehicle licence plates that the West had warned could trigger ethnic violence.

COVID-19 pandemic has pushed vaccination rates for the highly infectious disease to lowest level since 2008.

The boy was found alongside the body of his grandmother as rain hampers search and rescue efforts in Cianjur.

Japanese football fans are earning respect for their tradition of staying back to help clean up after the games.

Tanzanian villagers accuse Canadian mining giant of being complicit in killings and torture at the North Mara gold mine.

The alleged attacker appeared via video chat in a US court on Wednesday and was ordered to be held without bail.

Turkey says it is determined to secure its southern border.

Abortion advocates say 'legal ping pong' causing chaos in US state as Georgia Supreme Court allows ban to retake effect.

The statue of Curt von Francois, seen as a symbol of colonial oppression, was removed following pressure from activists.

In a one-sided contest, Spain spent 90 minutes punishing Costa Rica in their World Cup Group E match.

Belgians escape major upset as Canada fail to make pressure tell in thrilling Group F encounter.

Regional African leaders, including from Rwanda and DRC, agree on the cessation of hostilities from Friday.

But General Bajwa reveals that the country's most powerful institution has decided to stay away from politics.

US has accused three Iranian security officials of complicity in human rights violations in largely Kurdish regions.

Two late goals by Japan stunned Germany in their opening match of Qatar 2022.

A court in the Netherlands orders the country to compensate families of the 20 victims killed in the air strike.

Luis Enrique's side soar to the top of Group E after producing the most dominant display of the World Cup yet.

German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser wore the rainbow-coloured armband as she watched Germany play Japan.

Applications for unemployment benefits are a proxy for layoffs and these levels show extraordinary job security.

UN agency says Haitian children face 'triple threat' of malnutrition, cholera and armed violence in crisis-hit nation.

Nation faces blackouts as rockets rain down on several cities, with at least four people reported killed in Kyiv.

I returned to my homeland Palestine to see and experience what I had only heard in family stories.