USA fans, Mamdani, experts react to FIFA-Trump-Balogun red card controversy
USA supporters divided on Trump's intervention and FIFA's decision to suspend striker's ban in Belgium World Cup match.
One Phone Call, One Vanishing Red Card — The Balogun Scandal
Al Jazeera's Basel Ghazoghli (@baselgazi) breaks down how the White House helped Folarin Balogun stay in the World Cup.
Morocco says it has dismantled ISIL-linked cell planning attack
Police arrest 10 suspects, seizing bladed weapons, military-style clothes and bomb‑making instructions.
Influencers say they’re ‘honoured’ to attend Khamenei funeral
Several social media influencers travelled to Iran for the state funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Survivors and bodies still being pulled from rubble days after twin quakes
International aid teams have played a key part in Venezuela’s ‘miracle rescues’, days after twin earthquakes struck.
Macron arrives in Syria for talks ahead of NATO summit in Turkiye
The French president is the first leader from western Europe to visit Syria since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.
Mbappe, FFF hit back at Paraguayan senator Amarilla over racist tirade
Amarilla called Mbappe a 'colonised Cameroonian' after his penalty helped France knock Paraguay out of the World Cup.
USA vs Belgium LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16
Live coverage and text-stream updates of USA against Belgium in last-16 game, overshadowed by Balogun suspension row.
US judge tosses out Musk’s bid to void Twitter fraud verdict
Jurors had found owner Elon Musk liable for tweets questioning whether Twitter was overrun by fake and spam accounts.
Crowds hold ‘destroy Israel’ banner at Spain’s Pamplona bull run
A giant banner reading ‘Destroy Israel’ was unfurled as thousands gathered for the San Fermin bull run festival.
Prosecutors in US lay out case against alleged killer of Charlie Kirk
Judge to decide whether there's enough evidence to bring Tyler Robinson to trial for conservative activist's killing.
What is the fallout of the increasing violence in Mali?
Coalition of rebels and armed groups carries out another series of attacks.
US Supreme Court clears path for Texas to enforce app age verification law
Parents must approve app downloads for minors as legal fight over Texas age verification law continues.
Body of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei arrives in Qom
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s body arrives in Qom as millions of mourners honour his leadership over past three days.
NATO urges members to deliver plans for reaching defence spending targets
US warns of consequences for NATO members without clear spending plans, signalling high expectations from allies.
Pro-Palestine protesters rally for ‘Filton 25’ activists at UK court
Pro-Palestine protesters rally for 'Filton 25’ activists at UK court.
NATO chief calls for ‘credible plans’ to reach defence spending goals
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said members are now spending around 4% of GDP on defence.
Nigeria sees no sign that anti-immigrant violence is waning in South Africa
South Africa's government has been accused of not doing enough to tackle xenophobic attacks.
Left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez concedes Peru vote to Keiko Fujimori
Announcement comes days after Peru's electoral agency certified right-wing Fujimori as winner in razor-thin race.
Ebola death toll in DR Congo surpasses 500
Nation’s 17th Ebola epidemic is fuelled by the Bundibugyo virus, with no existing vaccine or approved treatment options.
Trump rings in new ‘Trump Account’ investment accounts for children
US President Donald Trump rang the opening bells of the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq to welcome 'Trump Accounts'.
Iran reappoints a familiar face to powerful post during Khamenei funeral
The judiciary chief has emphasised the need to avenge Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and prosecute foreign 'aggressors'.
Flavio Bolsonaro asks Trump to delay tariffs on Brazil until after election
President Lula accuses Jair Bolsonaro's son, now a presidential hopeful, of helping trigger proposed US tariffs.
Ticket prices continue to fall for USA-Belgium World Cup last 16 clash
Get-in prices for the round of 16 game at Seattle Stadium fall by 27 percent over the past three days.
Belgian football body challenges reversal of Balogun’s World Cup suspension
Trump says he asked FIFA's president to review USA player Balogun's game suspension, but did not tell him what to do.
What makes this NATO summit high stakes?
Al Jazeera’s James Bays explains why NATO’s Ankara summit is high stakes.
Balogun, Garrincha and Pinochet: FIFA’s controversial World Cup decisions
The Balogun affair has shocked football, but FIFA's showpiece has a long history of fixes, farces and failures.
Khamenei family mourns, but Mojtaba’s absence fuels public insecurity
Many Tehran residents say the absence of Iran's new supreme leader makes them question their own security.
UN rights body demands release of Palestinian doctor detained by Israel
Hussam Abu Safia's family and lawyer say his life is in imminent danger and shows signs of having been tortured.
Ex-Syrian intelligence chief in Raqqa convicted of torture in Austria
Khaled al-Halabi denied involvement, but the court deemed him responsible for abuse of detainees in Raqqa.