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Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed on Sunday as Tehran casts doubt on timing
The US president's comments come as Iran says an exact date has not been decided, but it "will not be tomorrow".

Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government
The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.

Molly Russell's dad says PM rushing social media restrictions 'deplorable'
Father of a teenager who took her own life after viewing harmful content says plans appear to have been brought forward for a "political reason".

The nuclear challenge at the heart of Trump's Iran negotiations
US officials say the deal will lead to the destruction of Iran's enriched uranium, but details are still to be worked out.

Ticketmaster says Knicks fans won't be locked out of game after last-minute panic
An note on the Ticketmaster website for buying tickets to the game caused confusion and backlash among New Yorkers.

Norway braces for verdict in rape trial of crown princess's son Høiby
Marius Borg Høiby will appear via video link, almost three months after his trial came to an end on 40 charges, including four counts of rape.

Boston becomes 'mini-Scotland' before World Cup opener
Scotland will play Haiti in their first World Cup match in 28 years at the Boston Stadium.

The trauma and hope behind Haiti's rare World Cup appearance
Haiti's first appearance at a men's World Cup for 52 years is as much about hope as it is goals for the conflict-torn nation.

New rules abound - was VAR diving decision wrong despite feeling right?
Some new rules and tweaks to a few old ones have been introduced for the 2026 World Cup. But are the changes leading to confusion?

Iran win four staff visa appeals but 11 banned
Four members of Iran's World Cup delegation win appeals against having their visa applications rejected but 11 staff remain banned from travelling to the United States.

Why football is called 'soccer' in the US and Canada
Football is life for millions of fans around the world, but in two World Cup co-host nations, they tend to call it by a different name.

Staying up to watch the match? Here's how to survive an all-nighter
Forget blocks and tackles, this is the tactical plan you need for the football.

How Myles Smith turned five years of therapy notes into a debut album
Myles Smith's debut album looks back at the experiences that shaped him pre-fame.

For your ears only: How music brought the new James Bond game to life
The BBC went behind the scenes as the score for the blockbuster James Bond video game was recorded.

Vincent's parents 'never say he's good enough' - so he turned to a middle-aged couple online
A niche group of content creators called "virtual parents" have become hugely popular among young people.

Are the Downing Street dominoes about to fall?
John Healey's resignation as defence secretary is a disaster for the prime minister, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

As Trump turns 80, what's it really like to work as an octogenarian?
As President Donald Trump celebrates his birthday, we ask people who have worked into their 80s themselves about what it takes to keep going.

Does the UK have a blind spot on UFO sightings?
A campaigner is calling on the government to resume investigations into alleged encounters.

The Papers: 'PM overrules Miliband' and 'We was robbed!'
Sunday's papers lead with stories including the prime minister's plans for the electric vehicle mandate.

Russian families use AI to 'resurrect' loved ones killed in Ukraine
The highly controversial trend lies at the intersection of Russia's war on Ukraine, new AI technologies and grief.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney 'back home' on two-day visit to Ireland
He, and his wife Diana Fox Carney, arrived at Dublin Airport at about 10:00 local time and met Taoiseach (Irish PM) Micheál Martin.

Ruthless Raducanu powers into Queen's final
An inspired Emma Raducanu wins twice in a day to reach the Queen's final but fellow Briton Katie Boulter loses her semi-final.

Royal Family watch Red Arrows flypast on Buckingham Palace balcony
The annual event marks the King's official birthday and features more than 1,400 members of the armed forces.

Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center after court order
Crews erected scaffolding on Friday as onlookers gathered into the evening, though storms delayed the work until Saturday.

Switzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 million
The right-wing Swiss People's Party calls the plan a "sustainability initiative", but opponents say it is a recipe for chaos.

Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions
Stars of the hit TV show say they did not know their on-screen husbands had previous convictions.

Healey wanted UK to join global defence bank, BBC told
Allies of the former defence secretary claim the Treasury tried to shut down the idea.

Woman seriously injured in shark attack at Sydney beach
The woman, 35, was pulled from the water by members of the public and then airlifted to hospital, police say.

Police officer accused of creating AI evidence
Derbyshire Police say the officer has been removed from frontline duties while it investigates.

Ewe won't believe it: 8ft fleece sheared from sheep
The fleece came from a Lincoln Longwool sheep on a farm near Spilsby.

'Birdwatching saved me from my gaming addiction'
At his lowest ebb Edward Bartlett was playing video games 20 hours a day. Now he goes birdwatching.

Mystery of village's elusive 'Granny H' knitter solved
Granny H has been leaving hundreds of knitted teddy bears, rabbits, dogs and lambs in Hartford village.

Painting bought for $100 in US charity shop sells for £190,000
Art teacher Helene Plotkin bought the work in White Plans, New York in 1966, unaware it was by Scottish Colourist FCB Cadell.

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By-Electioncast: Could Restore Britain Help Andy Burnham Win?
A new poll suggests the party could steal a significant number of voters from Reform UK.

The battle in rural America against AI data centres
Utah approves the world’s largest data centre (62sq miles) but opposition is growing

Ruthless Raducanu powers into Queen's final
An inspired Emma Raducanu wins twice in a day to reach the Queen's final but fellow Briton Katie Boulter loses her semi-final.

Vinicius Jr scores 'lightning bolt' equaliser for Brazil
Brazil's Vinicius Jr fires home a "lightning bolt" of a strike to level up the scores in against Morocco in their Group C match in the 2026 World Cup.

Fight is on for Hamilton as he and Russell reset successfully
Lewis Hamilton says "the fight is on" as he and fellow Briton George Russell prepare to start at the front in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

Saibari's 'clinical' finish gives Morocco lead against Brazil
Morocco's Ismael Saibari fires his side into the lead against Brazil with a clinical finish in the 21st minute of their Group C match at the 2026 World Cup.

Was this offside? Fifa under pressure to release VAR images
There have been calls for Fifa to release the VAR images after a potential - and controversial - offside call during Qatar's World Cup draw with Switzerland.

Al Jazeera

Vinicius drags low-key Brazil level against dominant Morocco at World Cup
Vinicius individual efforts lifts Brazil's struggle in teams' 2026 tournament opener against Africa champions Morocco.

America250 versus Freedom250: What to know about the US semiquincentennial
The celebrations to mark the US's 250th anniversary have been overshadowed by questions about Trump's influence.

Haiti fans in the streets, Scotland faithful in kilts
It’s expected to be a spicy encounter: Haiti supporters and Scotland’s Tartan Army celebrate World Cup matchup.

Iran war live: Trump says deal to be signed today; Tehran urges caution
US and Iran appear close to signing the first stage of a peace deal, the two sides differ on when it will be signed.

Brazil and Morocco kickoff amid electric atmosphere
Brazil and Morocco supporters sang, danced and chanted their way to one of the most anticipated group-stage matches.

Qatar net late against Switzerland to secure historic first World Cup point
Asian Cup holders Qatar level in injury time to draw 1-1 with Switzerland in World Cup 2026 opening game.

Thousands mourn Thai princess as body taken to lie in state in Bangkok
Thousands mourn Thai princess as body taken to lie in state in Bangkok

Dashcam shows US cop accidentally shooting colleague during ‘horseplay’
Dashcam shows US cop accidentally shooting colleague during ‘horseplay’.

Thousands rally in Rome, Italy for rival pro- and anti-migration marches
Thousands of police deployed to keep the rallies apart as far-right 'remigration' initiative gains traction.

Ten observations after attending a World Cup match in the US
With the World Cup getting into full swing, Al Jazeera offers some tips for fans looking to attend a game in the US.

Israel attacks Lebanon as US says Iran deal to be signed on Sunday
Explosions shook southern Lebanon on Saturday as Israel continued its attacks.

Will the new EU migration rules work?
The European Union's new migration policy has come into force.

‘A global rupture’: Carney calls for Canada-EU unity before G7 summit
Canada's prime minister has warned that the 'rules-based' global order is 'breaking down' amid superpower dominance.

Thousands attend anti-racism rally in Belfast
Thousands joined anti-racism demonstrations across the UK after days of anti-immigration unrest.

‘Not in my name’: The Jewish diaspora fighting the consensus on Israel
The Jewish diaspora say they reject Israel’s authority over their name amid Smotrich’s Israel Day parade appearance.

Hungary’s former PM Orban re-elected party leader despite election loss
Viktor Orban, who ran unopposed, said he took full responsibility for his pro-Russian Fidesz party's defeat in April.

Ukraine to keep targeting Russian energy after hitting sea terminal
Ukraine's SBU security service claimed attack sparking fires in Russia's Tamanneftegaz terminal.

Keepy-up cop wows fans with football skills at World Cup event in Boston
A police officer stole the show at a World Cup fan festival in Boston, as he effortlessly juggled a football.

Trump says Iran deal to be signed tomorrow, contradicting Iranian official
Both sides have indicated a deal to end the war is close, but have diverged on details and timeline for a breakthrough.

US President Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed tomorrow
US President Donald Trump says a deal between Washington and Tehran will be signed on Sunday.

Brazil 1-1 Morocco live: World Cup 2026
All the updates as five-time record champions Brazil draw with Africa champs Morocco in our live text commentary stream.

Albania protests escalate over Kushner-backed coastal development
Albania protests escalate over Kushner-backed coastal development

Qatar 1-1 Switzerland: World Cup 2026 – as it happened
All our updates, with post-match reaction, following the text commentary stream from our live coverage.

Gaza pet owners struggle to keep animals healthy amid vet crisis
Animal lovers in Gaza are resorting to desperate measures to keep their pets alive and healthy.

Oval Office octagon: How Trump turned combat sports into a political weapon
MMA event reflects career deeply intertwined with professional fighting, but risks political fallout.

Global Times

Chinese expert criticizes Filipino FM's claim that Japan-Philippines delimitation 'nothing to do' with China, warns move serves ulterior purposes beyond bilateral talks

Tokyo Trial debunks notorious Yasukuni Shrine's inverted narrative

DC gala shooting suspect voices grievances against US administration in writings to family: media reports

Local Insights: At the 13th Baku Global Forum, global participants look to China for new path of multilateralism and stability

Over 3,000 protests staged across US on one month of strikes against Iran, scale 'suggests mounting public dissatisfaction that risks more chaos': expert

China schedules next moonshot this year: developer

Nearly 4.9 million visits from Taiwan to mainland in 2025 with one-third made by young people: CPPCC member

NPC deputy calls to make comprehensive sex education a formal part of China's basic education curriculum

Renowned scholar and political advisor expresses confidence in China's AI development, computing power

China's 2026 defense budget set at 1.94 trillion yuan: spokesperson

NPC deputy suggests optimizing vacations, breaks to stimulate domestic consumption

NPC deputy suggests better informing patients of fertility risks before treatment

Chinese courts step up crackdown on cyber crimes

China's astronaut center addresses challenges of long-term human survival on exoplanets: political advisor and China's first female taikonaut to enter space station

From Pegasus to Blades of the Guardians, film IPs fuel Xinjiang's tourism boom, NPC deputy tells GT

CPC Central Committee, State Council congratulate Chinese Winter Olympics delegation

Chinese, Iranian diplomats meet before US-Iran nuclear talk; move reflects Teheran's willingness to seek intl support: Chinese expert

China stresses Taiwan at 'core of core interests' after Xi-Trump call; Room for 'relying on US for independence' illusion will only shrink further: expert

Uruguayan president visits Great Wall, Palace Museum on 2nd day of China trip; Chinese expert says growing interest in CPC history shows wish to learn from China

Trump claims India will buy Venezuelan oil, welcomes China's investment; Chinese expert notices remarks 'unilateral,' no confirmation from Indian side

Takaichi skipping of TV debate due to 'hand injury' sparks dissatisfaction from Japanese politicians, netizens, saying Takaichi avoids key questions including Unification Church scandal

Chinese FM holds strategic dialogue with Russia's Shoigu; Wang warns the world 'faces risk of regressing to law of jungle'

No case of Nipah virus disease detected in China so far: China's disease control authorities

China's first Type 054B frigate reaches operational capability, official media reveals amid warship's first commissioning anniversary

PLA Navy's Type 055 large destroyer boosts anti-submarine capabilities with confrontational exercise in South China Sea

S. Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice

Shenzhou-20 taikonauts make 1st public appearance after safe return following debris incident, recounts details

The Irish Taoiseach's visit to China in 14 years could be a 'touchstone' for China-EU relations: expert

ROK president arrives in Beijing with 200 business delegates, hails full restoration of bilateral ties 'the greatest achievement'

Witnesses of Struggle: GT visits Hump Route crash site in Xizang, retracing enduring memory of wartime sacrifice and friendship

China imposes countermeasures against 20 US companies, 10 senior executives in response to US arms sales to Taiwan

Russia-China ties crucial for global stability: Putin at annual conference

Chinese FM strongly condemns $11b US arms sales to Taiwan; DPP authorities 'thanking' Washington slammed by island netizens

Chinese Embassy in UK urges London to recognize reality, adopt correct mindset following Starmer's China-related remarks

No 'slave's peace'

HK to set up judge-led independent commission to investigate deadly fire; Chief Executive vows accountability to be pursued to very end

China, Russia conduct strategic alignment on issues related to Japan

2025 Understanding China Conference opens in Guangzhou, spotlighting 15th Five-Year Plan and China's global initiatives

Practitioner's Insights: Large-scale Chinese-built wind power projects in S.Africa turn stable, abundant electricity supply for locals from luxury into reality

Never alone in times of crisis: HK and mainland stand in solidarity to aid rescue and relief in high-rise fire

Civic groups in Taiwan protest Lai's arms push, oppose being dragged toward battlefield

Kuliang bond forges 'hometown affection' across the Pacific

Chinese premier arrives in Johannesburg for 1st G20 summit in Africa

Chinese scientists document first evidence of tool use in giant pandas

GT investigates: From political opportunist to militarist advocate: An expose of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's radical path

GT investigates: How Japan's PM revives bellicism mindset, perpetuates 'victim narrative' pushed by right-wing forces since WWI

Multiple regions roll out autumn breaks for primary, secondary schools, stimulating local tourism

GT on the spot: UN officials praise bird conservation efforts at Poyang Lake in Jiangxi

China's cosmic ray observatory uncovers mystery of cosmic 'knee'

Practitioners' Insights: How a project building cross-border digital bridge for connectivity embodies Chinese wisdom to enhance global firms' efficiency