Morocco 1-0 Portugal: Youssef En-Nesyri scores winner to put African side into semis
Craig TaylorMorocco become the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final and end the hopes of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal. BBC News – Middle East
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The seven-day-a-week life of a maid for Qatar’s royal and rich
Maids in Qatar often work long hours without a day off, despite changes to employment law. BBC News – Middle East
Mohsen Shekari: Iran carries out first execution over protests
Mohsen Shekari was convicted of “enmity against God” after what an activist called a “show trial”. BBC News – Middle East
Shireen Abu Aqla: Al Jazeera files case at ICC over journalist’s killing
The network says it has evidence that Shireen Abu Aqla was shot by an Israeli soldier “deliberately”. BBC News – Middle East
Iranian protester subjected to mock executions in prison – source
The 27-year-old was blindfolded and told he was to be hanged while awaiting trial, the source says. BBC News – Middle East
Elnaz Rekabi: Family home of Iranian climber demolished
Elnaz Rekabi became a hero of the protest movement after competing abroad with her hair uncovered. BBC News – Middle East