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US intelligence director pick refuses to acknowledge Trump loss in 2020
Jay Clayton, often in circuitous fashion, avoided saying Joe Biden won 2020 race during his confirmation hearing.
Lebanon and Israel end sixth round of US-brokered talks
A US official said the two sides made progress on a plan for Israel to withdraw from 'pilot zones' in southern Lebanon.
Iran unveils huge billboard showing Trump in coffin
Iran has installed a billboard in the capital Tehran showing US President Donald Trump lying in a coffin.
Prominent Moroccan journalist Ali Lmrabet released from custody
Moroccan activists warn of an intensifying crackdown on regime critics after the arrest of a journalist and a rapper.
Gas tanker explodes in fire near army barracks in Lebanon
A gas tanker exploded after soaring temperatures sparked a fire near the Lebanese Army barracks in Hermel.
Mapping the latest US strikes across Iran
US attacks kill dozens in Iran as Iranian forces target regional bases, pushing a fragile ceasefire closer to collapse.
Todd Blanche’s loyalty to Trump questioned in Senate confirmation hearing
Blanche's actions have raised questions about the independence of the Department of Justice, which he currently leads.
Why are right-wing parties gaining ground in Latin America?
Several recent elections have strengthened conservative forces across parts of Latin America.
Argentine VP calls England ‘pirates’ ahead of World Cup semifinal clash
Argentina vice president's remarks made ahead of the World Cup semifinal against England and amid sovereignty dispute.
Cruise ship hotel left listing in China port after high tides
A cruise ship-turned-luxury floating hotel that has been idle for about 14 years rolled onto its side while docked.
Zelenskyy backs state energy company chief Koretskyi for new Ukraine PM
Ukraine's parliament is expected to vote for the next prime minister on Thursday.
Norway’s Waerenskjold wins fastest Tour de France stage in history
At an average speed of 50.91kph, Soren Waerenskjold's sprint was the fastest road stage in the 113 editions of the Tour.
Starmer bids MPs goodbye as British PM and pledges to support his successor
Andy Burnham, who is set to formally replace Starmer on Monday, will become the UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade.
Father, mother, daughter killed in Israeli attack on Gaza home
Palestinians held a funeral for a father, a mother and their six-year-old daughter killed in an Israeli air attack.
World Cup: Spain and Barcelona star Yamal’s home hit by attempted burglary
Lamine Yamal's targeted home was formerly owned by Barca great Gerard Pique and Colombian music star Shakira.
Revamped Cricket World Cup format could see an additional India-Pakistan match
The 14-team 2027 ODI tournament in Africa will have a Super Seven stage but no quarterfinals.
Atlanta police gear up for trouble at England vs Argentina World Cup match
The host city will have advanced security in place as a proactive measure against any potential crowd trouble between fans.
Pro-government militia seizes boat with ‘Houthi weapons materials’ in Yemen
A pro-government militia said it intercepted a boat carrying ‘weapon-making equipment for the Houthis’ in Yemen.
Trump urges ICE to keep using traffic stops after deadly incidents
US president backs tactic despite agency announcing temporary pause after fatal shootings in Texas and Maine.
Who is calling the shots in Iran amid the deadly war with the US?
The IRGC has taken the lead in Iran, particularly over Hormuz - and the government says it's on the same page.
England vs Argentina LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal
Live coverage and text updates as England and Argentina renew one of football's great rivalries in the semifinal.
July 15, 10 years on: Turkiye’s will, Turkiye’s victory
The defeat of the 2016 coup attempt helped usher in a decade of greater diplomatic, economic and military power.
How US-Iran escalation will test Iraq’s balancing act
The Iraqi PM visited the White House to deepen economic ties, as Iraq-based allies of Iran threatened to fight the US.
My Twitter, not X
As Twitter, then X, marks 20 years since its launch, a journalist journeys through revolutions and wars.
Legal challenge says Trump ICC sanctions tread on US citizens’ rights
Groups charge that sanctions against ICC, Palestinian rights organisations stifle freedom of speech and expression.
Iraq’s prime minister carries the title, but not the power
Al-Zaidi’s Washington visit exposed the pressure reshaping Baghdad’s politics, security and economy.
What DOGE saved, and what it cost
The US government project that slashed foreign aid died on July 4. AJLabs looks at the cost in lives around the world.
World Cup final Lamine Yamal: What to know about teenage Spain prodigy
One of the best players in the world, Spain's 19-year-old Lamine Yamal, is gearing up for his first World Cup final.
Far-right Israeli lawmaker raids Palestinian school and threatens shutdown
Israel’s education committee head stormed a school in Jerusalem, vowing to shut it down over Palestinian symbols.
Protest in Pakistan’s Kashmir stalls after nine killed in clashes
At least 28 people have been killed since protests began in June, as the region braces for a major protest march.