World Cup: FIFA studying impact of expanding to 64 teams for 2030 edition
FIFA's World Cup 2026 expansion was their first since 1998, but the 2030 edition could rise to 64 teams.
Police chief resigns days after deadly shooting in US city of Seattle
Shon Barnes steps down amid questions over authorities’ handling of the shooting at a popular food festival.
Chelsea fined $13.5m for FA breaches, avoid Premier League points deduction
Chelsea rule breaches that led to action were self-reported following takeover by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital.
Russia and Ukraine report casualties as they continue to trade attacks
Ukraine hit Russian oil refineries several times, while Russia struck Dnipropetrovsk and a cargo vessel near Odesa.
Turkiye’s Davutoglu steps back from politics: A timeline of his career
Ahmet Davutoglu, a former Turkish PM and Erdogan ally-turned-critic, has stepped down from politics.
Spain deploys military to Ceuta after migrant surge: What we know
At least 34 people reported killed trying to cross into the Spanish enclave bordering Morocco.
Russia appears to infiltrate first ‘fortress city’ as Ukraine changes guard
Reports emerge from the front that Russia has infiltrated most of Kostiantynivka as it tries to regain the offensive.
FIFA World Cup plan: Infantino tackles UEFA and global game – all to know
Al Jazeera looks at the growing global opposition to FIFA President Gianni Infantino's private investment plan.
Palestinians in Gaza react to latest ceasefire deal
‘Enough is enough’, Palestinians in Gaza express little hope that the latest ceasefire deal will end the war.
The waiting game: Gaza’s CT scan shortage causing worries and worse
Gaza suffering from health crisis caused by a shortage of CT scan machines, leading to worsening medical issues for many.
Approval for China’s mega embassy in London was lawful, UK court rules
The 20,000-square-metre site in London is set to become the largest embassy complex in the UK by area.
Inside Barcelona’s most sweltering neighbourhood: El Raval
Densely packed apartments, low incomes, lack of tree cover and poor housing put migrant heart of the capital at risk.
Second day of Spain – Morocco border clashes amid mass migrant influx
Second day of Spain - Morocco border clashes amid mass migrant influx.
‘Migrant tsunami’: Second day of Spain – Morocco border clashes
'Migrant tsunami': Second day of Spain - Morocco border clashes.
Russia’s Africa Corps killed Mali civilians in air strike: HRW
Russian paramilitaries fight alongside Malian soldiers battling multiple armed groups linked to al-Qaeda and ISIL.
Gaza Board of Peace announces Hamas disarmament agreement: What we know
Under the agreement, Israel would have to withdraw from Gaza. But experts remain sceptical.
Palestinians in Gaza are sceptical about the latest peace plan
Palestinians in Gaza are sceptical of the latest peace plan, questioning whether it will bring lasting change.
Spain PM to visit Ceuta after 19 migrants die breaching border from Morocco
Tens of thousands reportedly cross from Morocco to Ceuta as France says it will tighten its borders with Spain.
Four bodies located after 10 climbers go missing on Pakistani peak
Mountaineer Nirmal Purja among those reported missing after avalanche hit Broad Peak, Pakistan alpine club says.
Italy World Cup winner and AC Milan legend Franco Baresi dies aged 66
Franco Baresi, who won the World Cup with Italy and was regarded as one of football's finest defenders, dies aged 66.
AFC backs UEFA and CONCACAF who plan boycott over FIFA World Cup proposals
FIFA face global mutiny as Asian Football Confederation stand with Europe and North America after their boycott threats.
Infantino’s senior adviser, Cordeiro, resigns over FIFA World Cup plan
Pressure is growing on FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino following proposals for private investment in World Cups.
At least 11, including children, injured in Israeli raids near Nablus
Israeli settlers and soldiers storm occupied West Bank towns, arrests made after intensified violence in town of Tal.
Her mother said no to a phone. Then came the Gaza genocide
As the world debated social media use, Eman Lulu's phone became a lifeline and a window into Gaza for millions.
IRGC strikes US targets in Kuwait a day after US hits Iran: Latest events
Iran says it struck Kuwait in retaliation for US strikes on multiple locations in Iran, including Qeshm island.
Hamas agrees to phased disarmament in Gaza
Hamas has agreed to gradually disarm in Gaza as part of Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan.
Israeli forces blow up structures near Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle
Israel claims army blew up Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon, amid reports of blasts near UNESCO-listed fortress.
Liberia burns 4.2 metric tonnes of cocaine after record drug seizure
Liberian authorities burned 4.2 metric tonnes of cocaine worth about $336 million.
FIFA defiant over World Cup investment plan, despite UEFA’s vote to boycott
European football's governing body has voted to boycott FIFA if World Cup plans pursued, but global body undeterred.
US government mislabels countries on map of Africa at global conference
The US State Department acknowledged 'an unfortunate error' after the highly inaccurate African map caused a stir.