Trump backs Ken Paxton in crucial Texas Republican Senate run-off

Polls show mixed results, with Paxton and Cornyn in close battle against Democrat James Talarico.

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Somaliland to open embassy in Jerusalem, Israel in Hargeisa: Envoy

The move comes months after Israel officially recognised the independence of Somalia's breakaway region.

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Putin arrives in China for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

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US imposes sanctions on Gaza flotilla organisers amid Israeli crackdown

Rights advocate accuses Washington of using 'terrorism label' to shut down Palestine activism internationally.

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Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Smotrich says ICC seeking his arrest

After an ICC warrant request, Israel's Smotrich threatened to displace Palestinians from the West Bank.

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Tributes pour in for ‘hero’ guard killed in San Diego mosque shooting

Amin Abdullah, the security guard killed while trying to stop gunmen entering the Islamic Centre of San Diego.

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Trump says Xi assured him China would not send weapons to Iran

US president also says he could again strike Iran if progress on ceasefire is not made within 'days'.

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I knew Amin Abdullah, the hero of the San Diego mosque shooting

It doesn't surprise me at all that he gave his life saving the lives of others. He was a true American Muslim.

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How the shape of a map can determine the US midterm elections

With less than six months to midterms, Al Jazeera explains how district boundaries may determine who controls the House.

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At least 22 killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon in 24 hours: Ministry

Lebanon death toll since March 2 has reached 3,042, according to the country's Health Ministry.

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Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon with wrist injury

Former world number one says he's still not ready to compete as he recovers from a serious injury sustained in April.

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Pakistan sentences man to death for killing TikTok star Sana Yousaf

The verdict against Umar Hayat who killed a teenage influencer in her home 'is for the entire society', her father says.

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Security guards face probe after last week’s Philippine Senate shooting

Authorities say the shooting was not an 'attack on the Senate' and identified the person who fired the first shot.

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Qatar says US-Iran negotiations need ‘more time’

Qatar’s foreign ministry says more time is needed for US-Iran negotiations.

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At least one killed, 21 wounded in car bomb explosion in Syria’s Damascus

Blast occurs near Defence Ministry building in Bab Sharqi district of the capital.

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LIVE: Bournemouth vs Man City – Premier League

Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, before our text commentary stream.

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Neymar is going to the World Cup: Why did Brazil name him in the squad?

Oft-injured superstar hasn't played for the national team since 2023, but he's back in the squad before World Cup 2026.

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Flight to Argentina: How significant is it for Israel’s LatAm outreach?

Experts say Israel is using the new flight as a geopolitical tool to cement its footprint in Latin America.

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Resistance: who gets to decide?

Who decides if resistance is legitimate?

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Why has FIFA not signed a World Cup broadcast deal in India?

With the World Cup weeks away, FIFA is struggling to find broadcast rights buyers in the world’s most populous country.

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