Alibaba to pay $600m to settle illegal drug sales allegations in US probe
E-commerce giant admitted it failed to ⁠prevent 80,000 illegal drug product sales, according to US Justice Department.
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Two reported killed, dozens hurt in hospital fire in Germany
At least 34 injured after fire at the only hospital in the town of Ludwigslust; probe into the blaze is ongoing.
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Trump says record boats leaving Hormuz, calls communism ‘biggest threat’
US President Donald Trump arrived in North Dakota aboard a train for the Roosevelt Presidential Library dedication.
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‘The crisis is deep’: The view from Russia as fuel shortages worsen
Officials are rationing fuel as Ukrainian strikes on refineries imperil supply.
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In Pictures: Hunger, despair as Venezuela quake death toll rises
Venezuelan rescuers fight to save lives as survivors face hunger and chaos after devastating twin earthquakes.
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Spain vs Austria: World Cup Round of 32 – Preview, predictions, team news
Spain take on Austria in Los Angeles, with the winner facing either Portugal or Croatia in the last 16.
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More than 900 arrested during South Africa’s antimigrant protests
Wave of arrests made across South Africa as xenophobic tensions erupt into nationwide marches.
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Maradona to Messi: Why Bangladesh loves Argentina’s footballers
Diego Maradona turned a nation 17,000km from Argentina into die-hard fans. Lionel Messi has enthralled a new generation.
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China’s new ethnic unity law extends its legal reach overseas
Rather than promote ethnic harmony, activists say the law could justify transnational repression.
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Businessman on trial in Malta over prominent journalist’s murder
Yorgen Fenech is charged with orchestrating the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
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Taiwan needs to become a ‘hornet’s nest’ of drones, US diplomat says
De ​facto US ambassador Raymond Greene says drones represent a 'game-changing opportunity' to enhance Taiwan's security.
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Belgium fans erupt after latest-ever goal seals place in last 16
Belgium fans celebrate a dramatic 3-2 victory over Senegal in extra time.
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Oil prices fall to levels not seen since start of US-Israel war on Iran
Brent falls below $71 a barrel amid reports of progress in talks to end the war permanently.
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Survivors look to foreign aid after the earthquakes in Venezuela
Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from a golf course turned relief centre in Venezuela.
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California gets Bruce Lee Day in a first for US state’s Chinese Americans
Bruce Lee Day aims to honour the San Francisco-born martial arts legend as a cultural bridge and Asian-American icon.
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US designates Ecuador’s Chone Killers gang as ‘terrorist’ organisation
Ecuador's government praises the US for backing President Noboa's campaign to dismantle gang-crime networks.
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German prosecutors charge Ukrainian suspect over Nord Stream explosions
Prosecutors allege a yacht was used in the sabotage of pipelines, with the suspect leading the operation.
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Lawyer takes Trump to task over unchecked presidential powers
Constitutional lawyer Bruce Fein says the US was founded on the principle that governments exist to protect rights.
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EU border rules causing travel chaos ahead of summer peak, industry warns
European airlines and airports call for flexibility to suspend digital border system amid severe delays.
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On the front line of Congo’s Ebola outbreak
Al Jazeera's Catherine Wambua-Soi reports from Bunia, on the front line of the Ebola response.
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USA beat Bosnia 2-0 despite Balogun red card, enter World Cup last 16
Balogun scored USA's first goal and was sent off for a foul, but the home team scored another to advance to next round.
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At least 13 killed in Kyiv as Zelenskyy warns of ‘massive Russian strike’
Dozens also injured as Ukraine's forces defend against ballistic missiles, drone barrage targeting capital.
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Ocean temperatures hit record highs as El Niño looms
The world’s oceans are under heat stress, with average sea surface temperatures hitting 21°C.
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‘A war zone’: Venezuela aid workers fear health crisis after earthquakes
Aid workers fear disease outbreaks in temporary shelters amid overcrowding, lack of access to clean water, sanitation.
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Belgium stage 3–2 comeback win over Senegal to enter World Cup last 16
Tielemans's penalty late into stoppage time of extra time capped Belgium's comeback from 2-0 down in Seattle.
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