World Cup 2026: What are the extra time and penalty shootout rules?
Several games in the 2026 World Cup have already ended in dramatic penalty shootouts.
What happened in the first half of the Spain vs Argentina World Cup final?
All the biggest talking points and statistics from the first 45 minutes of a goalless World Cup final in New Jersey.
Andy Burnham’s in-tray: The challenges facing the new UK PM
Andy Burnham will become Britain's next prime minister on Monday, with huge challenges and opportunities.
Twin earthquakes strike Peru killing at least five
Peruvian authorities say the magnitude 5.1 and 3.7 quakes were in the mountainous Junin region east of Lima.
The UK gets its seventh prime minister in 10 years
Incoming PM Andy Burnham will immediately face foreign policy challenges, including the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran.
Five passengers found drifting days after boat sinks in Indonesia
Five passengers, including a seven-year-old girl, were rescued from a passenger boat that sank in Indonesia.
Fans light up NYC’s Little Argentina ahead of Spain World Cup final clash
Fans light up NYC’s Little Argentina ahead of Spain World Cup final clash.
Trump visit causes logistical delays at World Cup final
Al Jazeera reporters on the ground faced lengthy queues to enter the stadium due to tighter security checks.
The story behind Gaza’s #TheyLiedToYou campaign
The story behind Gaza’s #TheyLiedToYou campaign
Lebanese food influencer sentenced to life for drug smuggling
Georges Hanna Dib, known as Dr Food, sentenced for smuggling hashish out of Lebanon in cake packaging.
‘Sacred unity’: Iran’s supreme leader calls for calm amid political divides
Decree comes after hardline backers of the Iranian government accused officials of treason for signing an MoU with US.
At least 50 Malian soldiers killed in attack on military convoy
At least 50 Malian soldiers were killed after a joint Malian army and Russia's Africa Corps convoy was ambushed.
Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun meets Rubio ahead of Trump talks
Aoun is expected to meet Donald Trump on Tuesday, as Beirut seeks US backing to end Israel-Hezbollah fighting.
NYC swells with Spanish, Argentinian fans anticipating World Cup glory
World Cup in NYC offered a chance for Mayor Zohran Mamdani to display progressive messaging on the world stage.
What happened to the Jewish left?
Marc Lamont Hill speaks to Molly Crabapple about the Jewish Labour Bund, anti-Zionism and the Jewish left today.
Iraqi-born singer Emmanuel Kelly among World Cup half-time show headliners
Abandoned as a baby and brought up by nuns in Baghdad, Kelly will be preforming alongside global megastars.
Syria’s Al-Sharaa reshuffles security and intelligence leadership
Government says the shake-up will strengthen security and clear the way for reconstruction.
Israeli settlers torch homes and mosque in Masafer Yatta
Videos show Israeli settlers attacking the Palestinian village of al Tuwani in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron.
5.6 magnitude earthquake hits Peru
Footage shows firefighters looking for a missing person amongst the rubble of a collapsed building in Pumpunya, Peru.
Israel uses law to destroy Palestinian education in East Jerusalem
Legislation recently passed by the Knesset is meant to dismantle the Palestinian education system in East Jerusalem.
Kimi Antonelli wins Belgian Grand Prix to extend F1 championship lead
Mercedes driver won his sixth GP of 2026 as championship rival and teammate George Russell crashes out on first lap.
Designing cities for a hotter future
Climate advocate Mina Hasman’s vision of designing cities that behave like forests and buildings that act like trees.
Tate brothers arrested in the US
Video shows the moment controversial influencer brothers Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami, US.
Spain vs Argentina LIVE: 2026 FIFA World Cup final
Live coverage and text updates as Spain play Argentina in the final of the 2026 World Cup.
Why is Argentina’s football team so white?
Argentina prepares to face Spain in the World Cup final.
Iran attacks US Gulf allies, causing a fire at Kuwait power plant
Kuwait and Bahrain report several rounds of Iranian missile, drone attacks; sirens reportedly sound in Jordan.
Who controls football in Palestine?
For Palestinians fighting Israeli occupation, football has never been just a game.
The story behind football stars Messi and Yamal’s viral photo
The story behind football stars Messi and Yamal’s viral photo
Why is China protesting about the nationalisation of British Steel?
The UK move to take over British Steel fuels a brewing dispute with China amid political leadership change in London.
Lebanon convicts influencer of smuggling drugs in biscuits
Lebanese food influencer Georges Dib, known as Dr Food, has been sentenced in absentia to life with hard labour.