WORLDSheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, architect of modern QatarThe Father Emir oversaw the meteoric rise of the small gas-rich nation.Al Jazeera·July 12, 2026
WORLDU.S. launches airstrikes against Iran after Tehran attacks container ship in Hormuz, Pentagon saysIran has attacked ships using a route along Oman's coast protected by the U.S. military. Tehran demands vessels use a northern route through its waters.CNBC·July 12, 2026
WORLDMissing woman’s former partner charged with murder after remains found in Queensland bushland<p>Toowoomba woman Jana Armstrong, mother of a four-month-old baby, was last seen on Tuesday</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jul/12/anthony-albanese-pat-conroy-labor-liberal-angus-taylor-one-nation-ntwnfb">Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updThe Guardian·July 12, 2026
WORLDChampion Sinner wary of Zverev before Wimbledon finalRecent history suggests Jannik Sinner should be confident of retaining his Wimbledon title - but he is wary of French Open champion Alexander Zverev.BBC News·July 12, 2026
WORLDFormer Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74Sheikh Hamad, who ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, was a key architect of the energy-rich country's development.Al Jazeera·July 12, 2026
WORLDUS forces launch new strikes on Iran; Tehran closes Strait of HormuzUS forces have launched a third round of strikes on Iran in a week.Al Jazeera·July 12, 2026
WORLDWhy doesn’t Indian PM Modi hold unscripted press conferences?Why doesn't Indian PM Modi hold unscripted press conferences?Al Jazeera·July 12, 2026
WORLDExperts' picks: Who will win the Wimbledon men's t...Jannik Sinner is the defending champion, but Alexander Zverev just won his first major.ESPN·July 12, 2026
WORLDHow Aldi is taking on US supermarkets with its $4 almond butterThe German supermarket's $9bn US push targets urban hubs like Manhattan. Can its discount model match Walmart?BBC News·July 12, 2026
WORLDThe World Is Cutting Ties With America. It’s Already Costing Us.When other countries cut ties, Americans pay.NY Times·July 12, 2026
WORLDIran launches attacks across the Gulf after more US strikesIran says it launched missile attacks on US military sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and Qatar.Al Jazeera·July 12, 2026
WORLDWhat was the mistaken identity red card shown in Argentina vs Switzerland?Switzerland's Breel Embolo became the first player to be sent off after a VAR review in the last World Cup quarterfinal.Al Jazeera·July 12, 2026
