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IAEA says some of shelling 'targeting' Europe's biggest nuclear plant as Ukraine and Russia trade blame over attacks.

John Lee's positive test result comes days after meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Bangkok.

Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim and rival Muhyiddin each insist they have the support to lead as uncertainty continues.

Space agencies have their sights set on developing a permanent human presence on the moon.

From cafes in Erbil to pubs in Istanbul and stadiums in Gaza City, fans gathered as the World Cup kicked off in Qatar.

Many Malaysians were hoping polls would lead to political stability but the vote produced no outright winner.

Pundits on the main broadcast talked about human rights instead of airing the inclusivity-themed ceremony.

Friends discuss how much their country has changed while watching their home team Qatar take on Ecuador.

Countries agree to set up a new fund, but details are still to be worked out on who would contribute to the fund.

World Cup 2022 begins with a 2-0 victory for Ecuador over the hosts, Qatar.

Fireworks, singing, dancing and an emphasis on Qatari culture mark the start of football’s biggest event.

Arab leaders dominated the list of world leaders who attended the opening ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Ecuador put two unanswered goals past Qatar for victory in the World Cup's opening match.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is widely expected to win Sunday's election over five little-known candidates.

Over 60 percent of Nepal's eligible voters cast their ballots at the polls amid high inflation and unemployment.

The appointment of a special counsel plays into Trump's hands, but there is still hope he can be indicted.

Progress on education and child labour is being reversed. We cannot let more children suffer during global crises.

The earnings from this World Cup cycle are $1bn more than those generated from the 2018 tournament in Russia.

Vincent Kompany on why representation needs to start in club boardrooms and football as a vehicle for change in Algeria.

Qatar said flights are for World Cup fans and its position on Israel remains unchanged as both countries have no ties.

India's first footballer to play for a European club made history without ever wearing a pair of football boots.

The passion of fans globally for the Qatar World Cup is evidence, as is the legacy of Maradona and Garrincha.

Countries have adopted a fund to help poor countries affected by disasters, but no efforts made to tackle emissions.

Colorado Springs police identify 22-year-old suspect in US attack that left 18 people wounded.

“A decision that divided the footballing world.”

While a fund for poorer nations was established, 'no progress' was made to reduce emissions and abandon fossil fuels.

The Ballon D'Or awardee has been one of the world's best strikers in recent years.

Elon Musk breaking rules, laying off staff at Twitter. How will it end? And the exhausting work of climate journalists.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 270th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Hosts kick off showpiece football tournament with a clash against South American side.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Rwanda's Paul Kagame, Palestine's Mahmoud Abbas are among those arriving in Doha.

Countries at COP27 summit agree to set up a compensation fund for poor nations suffering the impact of climate change.

Historically, equity markets of FIFA World Cup hosts have outperformed peers. Qatar is set to do the same.

Here are some players who helped their teams qualify but miss the flight due to an injury.

Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said the elderly and those affected by Russian shelling would be evacuated first.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival in Doha marks the Portuguese captain’s fifth — and possibly final — World Cup appearance.

Trump's account reappeared on Twitter after a poll run by Elon Musk showed narrow support for his reinstatement.

Kurdish fighters report 'deaths and injuries' after Turkish planes hit two villages and Kobane city in northeast Syria.

What will be the effect of the World Cup on Qatar and the region, on and off the pitch?

Star forward hurt the quadriceps on his left thigh during a training session on Saturday and will need weeks to recover.

Prosecutors says three men of Moldovan origin and a man and woman of Syrian Kurdish descent were arrested this week.

Danish and German captains set to wear rainbow armbands despite last-minute FIFA proposal for alternative armbands.

The 97-year-old elder statesman of Malaysian politics lost his seat - the first electoral defeat in 53 years.

Hundreds of children take part in opening ceremony for their own World Cup in rebel-held nortwestern Syria.

Coalitions led by opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim and ex-PM Muhyiddin Yassin make gains but fail to win clear majority.

Pleas from the Global South will not stir Western government into action. Only Western suffering will.

Rishi Sunak says the UK will continue to stand with Ukraine until its wins as he meets Zelenskyy during his trip to Kyiv.

A Ukrainian mother shares her story of fleeing with her daughter, but aches to return one day.

From Messi to Suarez to Benzema, these are the prominent players likely to make final bow in top competition.

In fiery news conference, Gianni Infantino said Western countries were not in a position to give 'moral lessons'.