Introverts get lost in the cacophony of extrovert noise

Just reaching the World Cup finals is a win for UAE fans of Bosnia

Neymar has new haircut, Colombia have new dance, Van Persie has new meme

Despite airlift to hospital, Bastian Schweinsteiger good to go

In pictures: Haris Seferovic extra-time winner puts Switzerland over Ecuador

All Blacks tight five lauded in narrow win over England

Rebels down Ukraine military plane, killing 49

In pictures: On board with China Airlines

Not all workers benefit from mid-day break

Dubai student aims to win Miss India Worldwide

India’s publishers lose their nerve – and free speech is at risk

Qatar World Cup officials on corruption reports: ‘baseless and riddled with innuendo’

Bu Qtair: seaside seafood on Jumeirah’s shore

Pakistan bombs militant hideouts after airport attack

In Pictures: Balotelli, Marchisio cancel out Sturridge strike in Italy win

Xabi Alonso: ‘To think that this generation of players is finished is ... exaggerated’

Does UAE newlywed need to change name on Emirates ID, driving licence and other documents?

Best photography from around the world, June 15

In pictures: Iranian films at the Open City Docs Festival in London

Kidnap negotiations reveal foreigners at the helm of southern Syria’s Al Qaeda

Under-fire goalkeeper Casillas asks for forgiveness from Spain fans and teammates

Recent history says Loew and Germany will get close, but miss the cigar

Ricky Martin defends JLo and Pitbull over World Cup anthem flap