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Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit Mecca creating dramatic scenes as worshippers prayed at the Grand Mosque.

Vandals spray red paint on Charlie Kirk statue days after its unveiling to mark one year since his death.

Fighting is intensifying in Yemen as Houthi fighters advance toward Saudi-backed government-held areas.

Oman says Hormuz talks with Iran and Gulf states are postponed 'in the interests of consensus'.

Video shows a low-flying Israeli quadcopter maneuvering between residential buildings in eastern Gaza City.

Trump downplays AI risks, saying he wants to maintain the US's lead over China in the emerging technology.

Germany's Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton of USA 6-3 7-6(2) ​5-7 6-2 to claim the men's singles trophy in New York.

AI companies are warning that their technology could wipe out humanity.

Barcelona have won all six games this season and sit top of La Liga with five wins from five after victory at Levante.

The Americans won the 100m and 200m at the Ultimate Championship that saw elite athletes win $150,000 each.

Erling Haaland's derby winner against Manchester United should not have stood, Premier League referees' body admits.

Tehran and Muscat agree to delay dialogue to prioritise regional consensus amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Pennsylvania reports that a 40-year-old woman died from the disease, which was declared eliminated in the US in 2000.

Breanna Stewart leads comeback win for the record champions despite France's early lead in the Berlin final.

Western officials including ex-UK PM Boris Johnson were nearby when Russia hit a train at the Poland-Ukraine border.

A pro-Palestine protest in Sydney demanded that the Australian government take further action and implement on Israel.

Israeli forces kill a pregnant Palestinian woman in Gaza and settler pogroms intensify across the occupied West Bank.

The conflict in the Middle East raises security concerns about traditional shipping routes.

India were not present at the trophy ceremony, which was led by Pakistani Interior Minister and ACC President Naqvi.

Jared Kushner, says Israel’s failed attack on Hamas leadership in Doha was ‘terrible’ and left the country ‘isolated'

The announcement comes several months after the US decreased the tariff by 5 percent.

Voting is under way in Sweden in a closely fought election that could see the far-right enter government.

Fans at Al-Taawoun and Al-Hilal game seem to taunt Ruben Neves by chanting name of deceased teammate, Diogo Jota.

Guyana’s president says his country has seen an increase in oil revenue as the Iran conflict reshapes global markets.

Israeli forces reportedly raided the Jenin home of Palestinian journalist Ali al-Samoudi and beat his son.

Exit polls show Sweden's centre-left parties with an early ⁠lead of 51.3 percent in general election.

It's a milestone of the self-determination fight in this region of the Philippines. It must be kept peaceful and fair.

Phil Foden is sent off for City, but Erling Haaland's controversial goal settles Manchester derby 1-0 at United.

A child has been killed after an explosive object detonated when he touched it near Damascus.

The US president says Ukraine's attacks on Russian diesel infrastructure are contributing to global fuel shortages.