Qatar investigates 'near miss' takeoff from Doha after plane falls 300m
The 787 came within 250 metres of the ocean in an unexpected nosedive.
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EU assembly has halted work on files involving Qatar as it investigates bribery scandal.
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The new luxury cruise ship with an11-storey spiral slide.
Suitcases of cash, luxury holidays and secret accounts: Qatar bribery scandal rocks Europe
Unprecedented corruption investigation shakes Brussels’ establishment to the core.
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Editorial: Youth v wisdom, Mbappe v Messi
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EU parliament suspends work on files involving Qatar
Corruption probe under way as a cash and gifts for political influence scandal unfolds.
World Cup fans devastated after Morocco airline cancels Doha flights before France semi-final
The reason for the last-minute cancellations remains a mystery.
Morocco face France in politically charged World Cup semifinal
"We can show the rest of the world that Morocco is no longer France’s backyard."
EU reeling as scandal tarnishes parliament’s credibility
Corruption and bribery scandal linked to Qatar's Football World Cup rocks EU.
His estate has three swimming pools and a stable. He says he’s not rich
New York Times: By Qatari standards, Muhammad Al Misned's lifestyle is pretty standard.
Portugal deny rumours of Ronaldo threatening to quit World Cup
Portuguese media claim he threatened to leave immediately in a “tense” conversation.
Kiwi woman squeezes Italian reporter’s bottom while reporting from World Cup
'He just told the whole Italian nation I squeezed his bum.'
From VAR to augmented reality: Rating the technology on show at the World Cup
How Fifa's innovations and technologies rank at this World Cup.
When VIP isn’t exclusive enough: Inside the World Cup’s VVIP zones
New York Times: One suite at Al Bayt boasts a retractable bed and a bathroom with shower.
Iran football team's families' ‘threatened with torture’ if players misbehave
The players refused to sing the national anthem before their opening match against England
US approves $1b arms sale to Qatar during key World Cup match
The US State Department announced it has signed off on Qatar's $1b arms purchase.
Qatar says World Cup worker deaths ‘between 400 and 500′
Much higher figure by official made during interview with British journalist Piers Morgan.
‘Dear my boss’: Japanese soccer fan sparks debate on negotiating leave
1.2 million fans heading to Qatar adds up to a lot of annual leave.
World Cup frenzy puts strain on Qatar’s camels
Even the camels are working overtime as millions flood into the city.
Plus size model told to pay for upgrade because she did not fit in seat
A Brazilian influencer was humiliated after being told she was too fat to fly in her seat.
Shocked Qatar passengers discover they can’t leave airport
Passengers caught in confusion unable to make plans in Doha.
Fifa World Cup reporter robbed live on-air
The reporter was robbed of her personal belongings while reporting live.
'What courage looks like': Iranian players boycott national anthem
Fans voice support for protests against the government in Tehran.
Fifa World Cup: Barred from stadiums at home, Iranian women travel to matches in Qatar
Protests in Tehran spill over on to global stage.
Qatar Airways takes a punt at Football World Cup Anthem
It wouldn’t be the beautiful game without a hideous soundtrack.
Qatar's $2bn floating hotel: How to cruise like a World Cup Wag
God bless the good ship Wag and all who sail in her.
Football World Cup: November Fifa tournament to break new ground
Qatar is set to be the first World Cup to have an Olympics-style opening ceremony.
Qatar’s World Cup denounced for 'sportswashing' country’s image
Qatar latest Persian Gulf nation using sports to try to burnish its image on world stage.
Virgin suspends gender neutral uniform for Qatar flight
Airlines flying LGBT flag into Qatar called out for 'performative' allyship.
Qatar World Cup: 6000-cabin fan village erected in airport carpark
With weeks until kick off, 12,000 fans will be staying in cabins near Hamad International.
Qatar bars to charge $154 for a beer during the World Cup
And you thought a $15 glass of wine was steep.
Dos and don'ts of visiting Doha during the Fifa World Cup
Some 1.2 million people are expected to pour into Qatar this month.