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Al Jazeera tries Baseball5 at Youth Olympics
Europe to join U.S.-brokered Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, defying Kremlin objections
France says European officials will attend this week's U.S.-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, the first three-way round of negotiations since February.
Man United earn 4-4 draw against Aston Villa but remain in relegation zone
Michael Carrick's team continue forgettable season with last-gasp draw at Old Trafford in front of angry home fans.
After the midterms, where does the Republican Party stand?
GOP suffered a loss, but it is hardly a historic one. A party in power has always been held to account in the midterms.
Carlos Alcaraz beats Ben Shelton to win Paris Masters tennis title
Alcaraz bagged a 7-6 (7/5), 7-5 straight sets for an elusive Paris crown before the year-end ATP Finals.
Eisenkot open to Netanyahu joining Israel’s next government
Israel's president officially tasks the opposition leader with forming a new government.
Infantino’s Japanese challenger claims he could unseat FIFA president
Kozo Tashima believes he has a '20 to 30 percent' chance of winning the FIFA presidency election against Infantino.
'Devastating message' as ANC records worst-ever result in South Africa election
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the verdict must be respected, while the party's secretary-general calls the outcome "catastrophic".
Hundreds of thousands join Amsterdam’s ‘Red Line’ protest against Israel
Protesters seek stricter trade restrictions on Israel and a halt to all arms sales.
Seven dead and more than 100 injured after trains collide in Egypt
Several carriages derailed after two trains travelling in the same direction crashed outside the city of Giza.
Jerusalem Daily: Eisenkot picked over Netanyahu to form government
Israel's president picks Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government, passing over Benjamin Netanyahu.
Photos: Diwali celebrations light up India and its global diaspora
Celebrations feature fireworks, prayers, reunions, rangoli designs, feasting, and the sharing of sweets and gifts.
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona: La Liga live
Previews, team news and live text updates from Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona in football's La Liga.
India’s ‘cockroach’ movement seeks to restore culture of accountability
India's Cockroach Janta Party is a youth movement demanding political accountability, employment and fair elections.
Fan hospitalised after falling through stand at Norwegian football match
A stand at the away end of Tromso's stadium gave way during a match against Bodo/Glimt, causing fans to fall through.
Israeli opposition leader warns of ‘point of no return’ for democracy
Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has been tasked by Israeli President Isaac Herzog with forming a new government.
No clear winner in New Zealand election, as leaders prepare for weeks of talks
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who will lead a caretaker government while negotiations take place, said: "I think everyone's over politics so let's all have a bit of a break for the next three week
Train crash kills seven, injures dozens near Egypt’s Cairo city
The passenger train was travelling from Egypt's capital to Aswan in the south when it derailed, overturning carriages.