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Iran's World Cup team lands in Mexico amid US visa row
All of Iran's group games are in the US, but players and support staff will have to fly in and out of the country on match day.…
100 days into Iran war, Americans face higher prices
On average, US households have spent $750 more in expenses due to the war, hitting middle and lower-income people hard.…
‘What ceasefire?’ Palestinians inspect destruction after Israeli strike
Palestinians inspect the aftermath of an Israeli strike in Khan Younis.…
Why has the Pentagon raised the risk of Israeli spying to the highest level?
The US agencies warn against Israeli efforts to collect information on the talks to end the war, according to reports.…
Delays to defence investment plan have damaged UK’s credibility, say MPs
Committee calls for apology from government amid reports navy’s hunter-killer submarines are all dockedA parliamentary committee that scrutinises publ…
Israel strikes southern suburbs of Lebanon’s capital Beirut
Videos show the aftermath of an Israeli attack on Beirut's southern suburbs, with multiple explosions reported.…
Missiles and negotiations: Iran 100 days into the war with US and Israel
Talks and attacks have continued for months, and could last much longer without a breakthrough.…
Fifty-two hours on an Israeli prison ship
A flotilla activist recounts his detention after Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound solidarity mission at sea.…
Son calls for Iran prisoner exchange for British pair
Craig and Lindsay Foreman's son urges the UK to explore a prisoner exchange to secure their release.…
Israel kills nine in Gaza as Egypt hosts renewed ceasefire talks
At least five people were killed in one attack on a police post as Hamas and other groups met mediators in Cairo.…
Army frees 360 abductees after clashes with Boko Haram in Nigeria’s Borno
Two infants succumbed to the 'harsh conditions' of Boko Haram captivity in the Mandara mountains, the army says.…
Israel escalates war against Hezbollah with airstrikes on Beirut suburbs
Attack on ‘terrorist headquarters’ comes as Trump says he will not demand Lebanon is included in ceasefire dealIsrael has carried out airstrikes on th…
Middle East crisis live: Israel strikes southern Beirut days after ceasefire agreement with Lebanon
Israel claimed it was attacking Hezbollah command centers in response to attacks on northern IsraelGaza’s health ministry said in its latest update th…
The Taiz transplant team looking to begin a medical revolution in Yemen
Taiz's Cardiac and Vascular Diseases and Kidney Transplant Center provides Yemenis with affordable treatment.…
Does Israel really think it can get rid of Hezbollah in Lebanon?
It’s hard to assume that ‘anything positive’ for Lebanon can come from its talks with Israel, argues analyst Imad Harb.…
Iran’s World Cup team arrives in Mexico as US visa row continues
Iran’s national football team has arrived in Mexico ahead of its World Cup matches in the US.…
Iran’s World Cup squad lands in Mexico amid US visa row
Iranian delegation arrives at their World Cup base camp a day after several members were denied visas by the US.…
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Armenians vote in general election watched closely by Russia and the West
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his governing party are looking for a strong mandate for a new geopolitical course for Armenia. The opposition incl…
David Lammy: I told JD Vance he was wrong about Henry Nowak murder
Deputy PM says he spoke to US vice-president about post that blamed ‘mass invasion of migrants’ for teenager’s deathUK politics live – latest updatesD…
From online class to Revolution Square: A Tehran teacher’s routine amid war
Al Jazeera follows a teacher who navigates a new life marked by a weak internet, soaring prices, and solidarity rallies.…
Al Jazeera reports from Beirut after Israeli attack
Multiple explosions have hit Beirut’s southern suburbs as Israel launches new attacks, claiming to target Hezbollah.…
Police say two suspects have been shot and killed in Israel gun attack
Police say two suspects have been shot and killed in Israel gun attack.…
UK readies sanctions against Israel to deter proposed illegal West Bank settlement
Move comes as 137 Labour MPs sign letter demanding ‘urgent, concrete action’ to stop settler violenceThe UK Foreign Office and a group of western coun…
Trump says will not unfreeze Iranian assets before ceasefire deal reached
Iranian officials have indicated the release of funds would build 'trust' needed to reach lasting deal ending war.…
Bolivia’s legislature passes law allowing use of troops against protesters
New law grants president power to use military to clear roadblocks set up amid weeks of antigovernment demonstrations.…
Christian Eriksen conscious after collapsing in Denmark game
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine but is now conscious, says the Danish Football Association.…
Zelenskyy meets key allies in London aiming to build on strikes on Russia
Keir Starmer hosts Ukrainian, French and German leaders in Downing Street amid optimism in Kyiv over state of warVolodymyr Zelenskyy met his staunches…
Hezbollah MP: Resistance defends Lebanon where the state failed
Ibrahim Moussawi says Hezbollah stepped in after diplomacy and the Lebanese state failed.…
Israel strikes Beirut suburb days after US-brokered truce
Israel says the attacks on the Lebanese capital were ordered "in response to Hezbollah's firing at Israeli territory".…
Iranian World Cup excitement dulled by war and economic crisis
Iranian World Cup excitement dulled by war and economic crisis.…