FIFA World Cup: Argentina vs Egypt, Ronaldo exit and Mbappe condemns racismArgentina continue their knockout journey against Egypt as Switzerland and Colombia also fight for progression.
Read MoreSwitzerland vs Colombia: World Cup last 16: Prediction, start time and newsColombia, the World Cup's dangerous outsiders, take on Switzerland in Vancouver for a place in the quarterfinals.
Read MoreAfter Iran war upheaval, global shipping eyes return to status quoIndustry known for its resilience is likely to emerge from war relatively unchanged, analysts say.
Read MoreExplosions in Damascus as French president visitsExplosions in Damascus as French president visits
Read MoreRussia touts ‘war with NATO’ amid losses in UkraineAs Russia faces challenges on the frontlines and at home, President Putin's backers decry Kyiv's Western allies.
Read MoreExplosions rock Damascus during Macron’s visit to SyriaAt least 18 people, including four police officers, were wounded in the blasts, Syria's Interior Ministry says.
Read MoreNATO’s Turkiye summit live: Trump, leaders to meet in AnkaraDefence spending and support for Ukraine's military needs are expected to top the agenda of summit in Turkish capital.
Read MoreFrance’s Court of Appeal to rule on Le Pen conviction – what it’s all aboutThe far-right leader could be prevented from running for president in 2027 if embezzlement charges are upheld.
Read MoreNATO summit begins in Turkiye’s Ankara: Who is attending, what is at stake?Trump warns NATO members ahead of summit, as European nations prepare to announce record defence spending.
Read MoreChina sentences former local official to death in $324m corruption caseYang Youlin, an ex-official in the eastern city Nanjing, accepted bribes in exchange for business favours, court says.
Read MorePalestine weekly: One thousand days of genocide in GazaGaza marks 1,000 days of Israel's genocidal war, with at least 1,072 killed since October 'ceasefire'.
Read MoreSorry USA riled for World Cup thrashing by Belgium despite Balogun reprieveBelgium midfielder Nicolas Raskin said his side’s win felt like a measure of justice after FIFA’s decision on Balogun.
Read More‘Limited damage’: Upcoming Bollywood film angers Kashmir pellet gun victimsMakers of Chauhaan accused of mocking more than 1,000 Kashmiris partially or completely blinded by pellet shotguns.
Read MoreEgyptians dream of toppling Argentina in historic World Cup matchStreets lined with flags, conversations centred on one match, and hopes pinned on the team ahead of Egypt vs Argentina.
Read MoreKhamenei’s coffin arrives in holy city of QomTens of thousands of mourners gather in Qom for a funeral service for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Read MoreCuba loses power across nation for third time this yearAn island-wide blackout hit nearly 10 million residents in Cuba for the third time in 6 months, on Monday.
Read MoreUS budget slashing risks losing global scientific edge to ChinaExperts warn that cuts to US research funding is weakening the country’s scientific and technological capacity.
Read MoreCristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career ends as Spain defeat PortugalCristiano Ronaldo left the pitch for the last time at a World Cup, after Spain beat Portugal 1-0.
Read MoreAt least 16 people buried following landslide in ChinaThe country has been hit by damaging thunderstorms, leaving at least 275 people injured.
Read MoreTanker on fire in Strait of Hormuz after being hit by projectile off OmanIranian television said the liquefied natural gas tanker came under attack after ignoring warnings.
Read MoreHamas dissolves civilian governing body in Gaza after 20 yearsHamas has announced the dissolution of its civilian governing body in Gaza after nearly 20 years of administration.
Read MoreAnyone who doesn’t feel for Palestinians is not human: Egypt coach HassanHossam Hassan uses his FIFA World Cup news conference to raise awareness about the plight of Palestinians in Gaza.
Read MoreCuba sees nationwide power blackout for third time in six monthsPeople in Cuba already faced an ongoing economic and humanitarian crisis, largely due to a US blockade.
Read MoreRussia sends weapons to help Mali’s government hold off rebel siegeThe Russian navy is carrying a shipment of weapons to help Mali’s government hold off a rebel advance.
Read MoreFIFA defends Balogun red card referee after Trump calls him ‘a bit suspect’Raphael Claus is 'one of the world's leading professional referees', FIFA says, following Trump's comments.
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