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From Doha to Buenos Aires: Argentina fans erupt after semi-final win

Argentina fans celebrated through the night after becoming the first 2022 World Cup finalists in Qatar. Messi's magic leaves Argentina fans dreaming with the title.

14/12/2022

Sport

World Cup: Morocco's dream faces extreme test against champions France

Africa's first ever World Cup semi-finalists take on the reigning champions, with the prize a place in the grand finale against Argentina on Sunday.

14/12/2022

Sport

Lionel Messi's Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach World Cup final

Argentina has produced a stunning performance to outclass Croatia 3-0 in their FIFA World Cup semi-final clash in Qatar.

13/12/2022

Sport

World Cup 2022: Argentina reach final beating Croatia 3-0

The South Americans will face either France or Morocco in the final on Sunday.

13/12/2022

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Kids join museum workers to sweep dust off dinosaur skeletons in Japan

Twenty-two kids from a local nursery school in Gifu, Japan join museum workers sweep dust off the models using brushes and dusters on Monday, when the museum is closed.

13/12/2022

Sport

Croatia and Argentina prepare for World Cup semi-final

Croatia face Argentina on Tuesday in the first of the World Cup 2022 semi-finals and a place in the final of the planet's most prestigious football tournament

12/12/2022

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Huawei’s revolutionary vision for ports sets sail with AI-powered hub utilising 5G and green energy

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A year on from its completion, the intelligent, zero-carbon port is in full operation – complete with a 76-strong fleet of self-driving trucks.

12/12/2022

Iran

France and Germany slam Iran execution as EU steps up sanctions

Majid Reza Rahnavard was hanged from a construction crane in the northern city of Mashad on Monday.

12/12/2022

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Watch: Pakistani border town shelled by Taliban, killing six people

Residents from Chaman, in Pakistan's Balochistan province, have gathered at the border crossing after Afghanistan's Taliban forces opened fire on Sunday. Pakistan's military says six civilians were killed.

12/12/2022

Spotlight

Japan prepares to discharge Fukushima water into the sea

In partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Fukushima fishermen admit they are worried about the reputation of their products but insist they 'appreciate the efforts' of the Japanese government.

12/12/2022

Qatar

Croatia ready to take on Argentina in Tuesday's World Cup semi-final

Croatia will be looking to make a comeback in Tuesday's World Cup semi-final in Qatar after losing the final at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. However, France and Argentina are clear favourites.

12/12/2022

Iran

Iran executes second man linked to anti-government protests

Majid Reza Rahnavard, was hanged in public in the northern city of Mashad after being sentenced to death for "war against God". The young man was accused of murdering two security officers and wounding four others, an episode to which he allegedly confessed.

12/12/2022

Sport

France beat England 2-1 after a nail-biting match at the World Cup

France is set to play Morocco for a place in the final of the Qatar World Cup.

10/12/2022

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Watch: Bangladesh opposition mounts huge protest in capital Dhaka

Tens of thousands of supporters of the opposition "Bangladesh Nationalist Party" (BNP) rallied on the streets of the capital Dhaka to protest against the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and demand new elections.

10/12/2022

Qatar

US sports reporter dies suddenly while covering World Cup

Tributes for Grant Wahl have poured in after he collapsed while covering a match in Qatar.

10/12/2022

Qatar

Macron baits Sunak ahead of England France World Cup game

Leaders of the two European countries engaged in a light-hearted war of words before their football teams faced one another at the World Cup on Saturday night.

10/12/2022

Sport

Messi's Argentina beat the Dutch on penalties after hard-fought match

Argentina will face Croatia in the first semifinal tie on Tuesday.

09/12/2022

Qatar

Portugal trains for anticipated quarter-final match against Morocco

Tensions are high ahead of Portugal’s quarter-final match against Morocco while France and England prepare to go head-to-head on Saturday.

09/12/2022

Qatar

Croatia knock Brazil out of World Cup on penalties in another shock

The Balkan country of just 4 million now has to plot another upset against either Argentina or the Netherlands in an attempt to return to the World Cup final showdown four years after losing to France in Russia.

09/12/2022

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Watch: Chinese government starts to loosen strict COVID-19 rules

China has ended mandatory COVID-19 testing for many, in an attempt to loosen anti-virus rules and restart the declining economy.

09/12/2022

Travel News

Pre-marital sex ban sends shockwaves among Bali digital nomads

The new laws - which take effect in three years - will apply to locals and tourists alike, with a punishment of up to one year in prison.

09/12/2022

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A passion for perfumes: BDK Parfums launches new fragrance in Dubai

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David Benedek's grandparents moved to Paris from Transylvania in the 1950s where they opened their first boutique in the Palais-Royale area.

09/12/2022

Series

The magic of Naoshima: Japan's cultural and culinary pearl

In partnership with JNTO

Opting for a bicycle as your mode of transport allows you discover the small island’s many sculptures, museums, workshops and art galleries

09/12/2022

Culture news

Who's heading to the Moon with a Japanese fashion billionaire?

The fashion tycoon announced the star-studded eight member space crew over Twitter.

09/12/2022

Iran

Iran executes its first prisoner convicted due to nationwide protests

Mohsen Shekari was accused of blocking a street and attacking a member of the security forces in Tehran, according to Iranian state media. For the alleged crimes, Tehran carried out a death sentence against him on Tuesday

09/12/2022

Culture news

Qatar artwork enters Guinness World Records as biggest painting ever

There are a lot of fabulous feats going on at football fields in Qatar right now but take a long look at the painting now officially the world's largest.

09/12/2022