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What to expect from the 48-team format at the World Cup 2026
Al Jazeera examines key talking points related to the introduction of an expanded 48-nation tournament.
Israeli minister blasts Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal for Palestinian flag wave
Spanish international Lamine Yamal criticised for waving Palestinian flag during bus parade celebrating La Liga title.
Trump, Xi discuss Strait of Hormuz as Chinese vessels transit key waterway
White House says the two leaders agree that the strait 'must remain open to support the free flow of energy'.
Saudi investment fund seals FIFA deal as official World Cup 2026 supporter
PIF deal covers the 2026 World Cup being cohosted by US, Canada and Mexico, while Saudi Arabia is hosting 2034 edition.
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‘Never mess it up’: What Xi and Trump said on day one of Beijing talks
Xi and Trump agree to frame their relationship as 'constructive, strategic and stable' on the first day of talks.
Why international law can’t stop mass atrocities
Law can hold power to account in theory, but has it been enough?
BRICS meeting overshadowed by war on Iran
BRICS meeting overshadowed by war on Iran
Iran still waiting for US visas less than a month before World Cup
Farewell ceremony for Iran's football team in Tehran on Wednesday, but US visas yet to be issued reports media.
Russian drone attack hits Kyiv apartment block during ceasefire
Russian drone strikes collapsed a residential building in the Ukrainian capital.
What is on the table during Lebanon-Israel direct negotiations?
Israel and Lebanon will meet for the third time this year to discuss a ceasefire and disarming Hezbollah.
Serie A finish in chaos, worsened by clash with Italian Open tennis final
Serie A hit by final weekend chaos multiplied by Italian Open men’s tennis final booked in same venue as Rome derby.
Latvian prime minister resigns after drone incident
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina resigns after several incidents involving stray drones suspected to be from Ukraine.
Duststorms and lightning kill at least 96 people in northern India
Storms are common in northern India from March to June, before the annual monsoon rains arrive.
China’s Xi warns Trump about Taiwan at Beijing summit
The Chinese leader cautions the US president that disagreement over Taiwan could send relations down a dangerous path.
Britain’s Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigns from government
Streeting said he no longer had 'confidence' in Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership.
UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigns from government
In a statement, Streeting said that he no longer had 'confidence' in Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership.
Trump and Xi hail ‘most important’ relationship
US President Donald Trump described his country’s relationship with China as ‘one of the most consequential’.
Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano Netflix MMA fight: Card, start, how to watch
Trailblazing mixed martial arts fighters end lengthy retirements for highly-anticipated bout to be shown on Netflix.
Labour’s Angela Rayner says she has been cleared over UK tax affairs
Rayner says she has been cleared by HMRC, paving the way for a potential Labour leadership challenge.
Two killed as Israel ramps up southern Lebanon attacks ahead of US talks
Lebanon and Israel are expected to hold talks on extending the ceasefire in Washington.
Zimbabweans lured into Russia’s war as families plead for their return
Families call on governments in Moscow and Harare to secure the return of loved ones from Ukrainian front lines.
Who are the US CEOs in China with Trump, and what’s in it for them?
Top executives hope to expand their businesses in China as Trump aims for win ahead of midterm vote.
Russia launches hundreds more drones at Ukraine, killing three people
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia fired 'more than 1,560 drones' at Ukraine since Wednesday.
World Cup train and shuttle bus ticket prices cut in New York, New Jersey
Round-trip train tickets brought down to $98 from $150, and bus fares to cost $20 instead of $80, state officials say.
Could Iran war trigger a hunger crisis?
The UN warns disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could drive up food and fertiliser costs, and worsen global hunger.
Federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese
US sanctions imposed on UN expert Francesca Albanese by the Trump administration temporarily blocked by a judge.
In the UK, Muslim votes are treated as a problem to be managed
The UK's local elections exposed the suspicion that meets Muslim political participation.
Lionel Messi scores two goals as Inter Miami rally to beat Cincinnati
Argentinian star forward's brace and an assist steer Miami to their fifth consecutive away victory in the MLS in the US.
Japanese snacks go black-and-white: Why Iran war is driving up ink prices
Calbee says it would temporarily use only black and white colours on 14 of its products due to a lack of printing ink.