World Cup Day 1: Schedule, predictions, opening ceremony and what to watch
The biggest FIFA World Cup ever starts today in Mexico. Here are the schedule, predictions, key stories shaping day one.
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UK, Australia, Canada launch $4m peace fund for Israel-Palestine conflict
Fund will provide humanitarian support to Palestinians, crack down on Israeli settlers and support Gaza peace plan.
Trump says ‘I love the inflation’ as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years
The US president later said he had meant that he actually loved that inflation was not higher.
French singer Patrick Bruel under formal investigation for rape
Bruel was released from custody under judicial supervision while an examining magistrate looks more deeply into the case.
A sneak peek inside Mexico’s iconic Azteca Stadium before World Cup kickoff
The BBC’s Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.
Three Indian sailors killed in US strike on oil tanker
The US military had attacked the Palau-flagged tanker on Wednesday after accusing it of not complying with directions.
US releases video of warship firing missiles in strikes on Iran
Video released by US Central Command shows what the military says are ‘self-defence’ strikes on Iranian targets.
World Cup 2026: Full match schedule, groups, teams and start times
Al Jazeera’s teams, groups, key dates and kickoff times list for World Cup 2026 in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
How much heat does an AI data centre produce, and where are they located?
Data centres don’t just use large amounts of water and electricity, they’re heating the environment too, study finds.
The Knicks pulled off the largest comeback in NBA Finals history. Here’s how it happened.
The New York Knicks overcame a 29-point deficit against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 to take a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals.
US and Iran exchange strikes across Middle East for second day in a row
The US carries out strikes on military targets in southern Iran. Tehran responds by targeting US military assets in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan.
Medicare Advantage plans denied prior authorization requests at unusually high rates, HHS report finds
UnitedHealthcare, CVS Health and Humana had the highest denial rates for long-term care requests, according to a report from the agency’s inspector general.
What we learned from Bill Gates’ deposition on Epstein
The billionaire testified to Congress about his relationship with the late convicted sex offender.
Olivia Rodrigo sings about heartbreak but she’s already chosen her wedding song
The pop star discusses the difficulty of writing happy songs, and her Glastonbury anxiety attack.