Vatican excommunicates breakaway Catholic bishops who defied Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV’s first major showdown with a breakaway Catholic movement ended Thursday with the Vatican…

Gaza war’s 1,000 days: 90% of strip ‘destroyed’, 80% ‘seized’ by Israel

In 1,000 days since October 7, 2023, Gaza lies in ruins, Board of Peace falters and…

Why has Trump refused to renew the USMCA, and what will that mean?

Trade ambassador says US will not approve trilateral agreement with Canada and Mexico 'in its current…

German football has a bigger problem than a World Cup loss: Scapegoating

Eight years ago, it was Mesut Ozil, who has Turkish roots. This time, German manager tries…

From Alabama to Yosemite: 50 US places with Native American origins

As the US marks 250 years since its July 4 declaration, Al Jazeera traces 50 place…

What’s China’s new ethnic unity law, and what does it mean for minorities?

Critics say it could hasten forced assimilation, lead to targeting of critics outside China. Beijing rejects…

Syria explosion live: Bomb blast kills 5 people in Damascus

?An explosion rocks ?Damascus with state media reporting it was caused by a bomb.

Ronaldo and Modric seek to defy time as Portugal face Croatia in last 32

A last-16 meeting against either Spain or Austria awaits the winners of the round of 32…

Explosion heard in Syria’s capital Damascus: state media

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‘They were robbed’: Controversial penalty ends Senegal’s World Cup run

Late VAR penalty leads to fury as Senegal blows 2-0 lead, loses 3-2 to Belgium in…

NBA: Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown traded to Philadelphia 76ers

In an unexpected move, Boston traded the All-Star guard to division rivals Philadelphia for Paul George…

Vatican expels members of rebel Catholic group over unapproved ordination

Vatican stresses only pope may approve bishop consecrations to safeguard apostolic ties to Jesus's original disciples.

Philippines volcano erupts blasting plumes of ash and steam

Taal Volcano in the Philippines erupted, sending a column of ash and steam 1,200 metres into…

German coalition agrees on sweeping reform package in key breakthrough

Under fire amid surge in far right, German chancellor unveils tax and pension reform package in…

World Cup Day 22: Spain, Portugal, Switzerland begin round of 32 campaign

Spain, Portugal and Switzerland take centre stage as the knockout drama continues across North America.

An extra 229,000 deaths: Is that the cost of US-UK drugs deal?

Research finds that trade deal requiring UK to buy more medicines from US takes away money…

Eight Thai monks killed after child drives truck into procession

Police say 11-year-old boy who took his parents' vehicle without permission is now in custody and…

FIFA president reacts as Morocco win World Cup match

FIFA president Gianni Infantino reacted to Morocco knocking the Netherlands out of the World Cup.

‘Still the GOAT’: Ronaldo-fever hits Toronto before Portugal vs Croatia

The last time the football icon was in Toronto was August 2009 when Real Madrid played…

US-Iran talks in Doha: What were the outcomes and what’s next?

Qatar says the next meeting will take place after funeral processions for Iran's former supreme leader.

Billions flow between EU institutions and Israel, despite Gaza genocide

EU departments and some universities, including in Spain, are still spending on Israeli companies.

Watch World Cup Day 21: Late goals see England and Belgium reach last 16

Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.