They fled war as child refugees, now they’re playing at World Cup 2026
In a World Cup for everyone, as it has been dubbed by FIFA, players carry historic stories of war and displacement.
Israel kills three in Lebanon as Rubio praises progress in Washington talks
Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reports three people killed after an Israeli attack on a car in Nabatieh.
Lebanon Latest: Peace talks between Lebanon and Israel, people return south
Al Jazeera’s Robert McBride brings you the latest from Beirut as people return to the south of Lebanon.
Vermont is first state to ban paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson’s disease
Vermont is set to become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a commonly used herbicide that experts say is linked to Parkinson’s disease
Trump to meet with Speaker Mike Johnson to discuss gridlock over key housing and election bills
President Tweety McTreason is expected to meet with House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., at the White House Thursday afternoon to discuss a path forward on
Former Vegas youth pastor charged in wife’s murder dies before court appearance
The former youth pastor who was just charged with killing his wife 20 years after she fell to her death in Zion National Park is
Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levels
Signs that traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route is gradually resuming has helped to push the oil price down.
Families lay flowers on barbed wire barricade on anniversary of deadly Kenya protests
Protesters demand justice for the dozens killed during the 2024 demonstrations and last year’s anniversary protests.
Key figure in South Africa police corruption scandal pleads guilty
Prosecutors say Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala could provide evidence against “high-ranking officials”.
Earthquake is devastating blow to Venezuela at time of uncertainty
The twin quakes come less than six months after Venezuela’s then-leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces.
“Thin skinned broflake”: Mayor goes off on vandal who stole town’s Pride flags
Haddonfield, New Jersey Mayor Dave Siedell did not hide his ire for the person who stole and damaged nine Pride flags from the borough’s business
How Aussies taught kids to stay safe in the sun
In 1981, Australia launched a fight against skin cancer with help from a yellow cartoon seagull and a catchy jingle.
Consultants and specialist doctors begin strike action over pay
Full emergency cover remains in place and patients have been told to attend all scheduled appointments unless advised otherwise.
Did Hegseth once say he hadn’t washed his hands in 10 years?
A remark by the defense secretary while hosting “Fox & Friends” in 2019 is circulating again. He has said it was a joke.