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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.
Lebanon latest: Teacher killed by Israeli airstrike
Al Jazeera’s Heidi Pett brings you the latest from Lebanon, where Israeli strikes continue despite a ‘ceasefire’.
US president Trump defends FIFA’s Balogun red card reversal
US President Donald Trump defended FIFA's decision to overturn Folarin Balogun's red card suspension.
FIFA World Cup: Mohamed Salah and the ghosts of Egypt’s ‘golden generation’
Salah has previously taken flak from Egypt fans but now leads an undefeated team into the round of 16 to face Argentina.
Israeli attack on vehicle in Lebanon kills at least four
Israel continues to strike targets in southern Lebanon despite US-brokered ceasefire agreement.
The pitfalls of institutionalising US military aid to Israel
Shielding US commitments to Israel from congressional scrutiny would be harmful for both countries.
From Manchester to Downing Street: What Burnham could mean for Palantir
A 330 million pound NHS contract - and Palantir's wider role in UK government - hangs on Andy Burnham's next move.
Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza governing body
A Palestinian technocratic committee will take its place to manage the enclave's day-to-day governance.
England boss jokes Trump could help lift defender’s suspension
England boss jokes Trump could help lift defender’s suspension
Baby dies after Israeli troops block emergency journey to hospital
A baby died after his family’s attempt to reach hospital was blocked by Israel at a checkpoint in the occupied West Bank
Refugees killed in landslides at Rohingya camps in Bangladesh
Refugees killed in landslides at Rohingya camps in Bangladesh
Large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine before NATO summit
Large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine before NATO summit
The World Cup must pay its carbon bill
Football’s biggest tournament should fund a serious plan to measure, reduce and account for its emissions.
El-Obeid under siege by RSF: Could this be Sudan’s next el-Fasher?
UN warns of 'catastrophe' in el-Obeid after RSF atrocities in el-Fasher last year.
Israeli attacks on Gaza kill at least 6 as ‘ceasefire’ violations continue
Israeli attacks on Gaza City and Khan Younis also wounded more than 20 people, medical sources say.
USA vs Belgium: World Cup last 16: Trump, Balogun, prediction, start time
Lobbying by US President Trump and last-minute U-turn by FIFA has stirred a controversy before the USA vs Belgium game.
Why FIFA’s Balogun red card suspension after Trump call is so controversial
FIFA's unprecedented decision sparked huge furore in football world.
Scorching heat worsens suffering in Gaza’s displacement camps
Scorching heat worsens suffering in Gaza's displacement camps
‘We have nothing to cool off with’: French heatwave exposes inequalities
As people living in low-income areas are unable to escape the heat, analysts decry the government's response.