Are Messi, Mbappe, Yamal and Kane in the best World Cup semifinals yet?
France, Spain, England and Argentina have the stars for the semifinals, but will the performances match the reputations?
Deadly Bangkok pub blaze revives concerns over fire safety lapses
Al Jazeera's Tony Cheng reports from the site where a deadly fire tore through a Bangkok pub around midnight on Monday.
Oil prices jump as US and Iran trade attacks over Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude climbs more than 4 percent as Washington and Tehran clash over control of critical waterway.
Israel releases video of hidden tunnels below Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle
The Israeli Army has released footage of what it says are hidden tunnels under Lebanon’s historic Beaufort Castle.
At least 27 dead as fire engulfs popular Bangkok pub near Chatuchak market
At least 27 people were killed and 63 injured, many critically, after a fire ripped through a popular pub in Bangkok.
Japan’s pet care industry booms as ‘fur babies’ outnumber infants
Japanese baby product manufacturers are turning their attention to the pet market amid collapsing birthrate.
Can Nigeria’s drone industry deliver Africa’s defence sovereignty
Military manufacturing may be growing, but defence sovereignty depends on far more than production.
US launches more strikes on Iran as Strait of Hormuz standoff deepens
The US has launched a new wave of strikes on Iran targeting Tehran's ability to threaten shipping in the strait.
Iran war live: US bombs Iranian cities again as Hormuz standoff intensifies
Iranian state media report explosions in port cities pof Bandar Abbas, Sirik and Jask, as well as Qeshm Island.
Mitch McConnell releases health update, says he is ‘regaining’ strength
The Republican senator has been absent from Congress during a weeks-long hospitalisation, spurring party concern.
US launches new wave of strikes against Iran, aimed at ‘degrading’ military
Sunday's attacks follow three previous days of tit-for-tat strikes between Iran and US as a June ceasefire deal frays.
Detained by settlers, US Democrat Ro Khanna now faces pro-Israel attacks
Progressive congressman accuses Israeli military of 'lying' after settlers held up his van in the occupied West Bank.
Israel releases video of huge detonations in Lebanon
The Israeli military has released video showing huge explosions and detonations in villages in southern Lebanon.
Deadly Israeli strikes pound Gaza
Israel’s military has attacked several places across Gaza.
Israel to hold national elections on October 27, parliament says
Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, has confirmed that he will run for office again.
Protest on London’s Tower Bridge demands release of Dr Hussam Abu Safia
Pro-Palestine activists unfurled a giant Palestinian flag and a banner on London's Tower Bridge.
Lindsey Graham, hardline backer of US-Israeli wars, dies aged 71
US senator Lindsey Graham, a key ally of Israel and one of Washington’s most prominent foreign policy hawks, has died.
The man who changed the Arab world
Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74.
Fire engulfs popular Bangkok pub, killing 27 people and injuring 63
Footage shared online by first responders showed a huge blaze raging in the Na Ladprao pub.
Sinner beats Zverev to defend Wimbledon men’s singles tennis title
Italy's Jannik Sinner beats Germany's Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7-9) 7-6 (7-2) 6-3 6-4 to claim his fifth Grand Slam.
Qatar’s former emir remembered as ‘a man of vision and courage’
US diplomat Adam Ereli remembers Qatar’s former Emir Sheikh as a personable and charismatic leader.
How will Qatar’s Father Emir be remembered?
Former Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani has died
Former Spain PM criticised for ‘xenophobic’ remark on French World Cup team
Mariano Rajoy condemned for opinion piece on Spanish website El Debate ahead of World Cup semifinal.
Iran says almost a dozen ‘enemy projectiles’ targeted Qeshm Island
New explosions have been heard in Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island.
Nine dead as Russia and Ukraine trade drone and missile salvos
Ukraine is particularly vulnerable to Russian ballistic missiles due to critical shortage of Patriot munitions.
Iraqi PM to meet US President Trump in Washington to deepen strategic ties
Oil and gas deals are expected to be signed as part of a broader push for economic, trade and investment cooperation.
England vs Argentina: Greatest moments before FIFA World Cup semifinal
England and Argentina renew their longstanding football rivalry with a World Cup final place at stake.
Why the Iran-US ceasefire is falling apart
Iran, US resumed fighting because they don’t see each other as ‘reliable negotiating partners’, says analyst Ali Vaez.
Anti-migrant display set alight in Northern Ireland bonfire
The flags of Palestine, Syria, Sudan and Somalia were draped over a huge bonfire tower before it was set alight.
Some 30 Malian soldiers killed during Anefis retaking, says army chief
General Jean Elysee Dao says 60 others also wounded as army retakes key town after nearly a week of fighting.