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World Cup 2026 AFC qualifiers: Teams, groups, format, schedule, favourites

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 18:41
When do the AFC qualifiers take place for the World Cup? How many countries are playing? Al Jazeera answers.

Grenfell Tower inquiry finds ‘incompetence, dishonesty and greed’

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 18:38
An inquiry into the 2017 Grenfell Tower tragedy found failures across the UK government and private business.

Mexico’s legislature moves ahead with judicial reforms despite protests

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 18:23
The changes, which would see federal judges elected by popular vote, pass in lower chamber.

Casualties reported in Apalachee High School shooting in US state Georgia

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 18:20
At least four people reported dead and dozens injured in southern state in the latest school shooting to rattle US.

South Korea says North Korea launches more suspected trash balloons

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 17:58
Seoul city gov't issued text alerts advising people to stay indoors and be cautious of objects falling from the sky.

Bank of Canada cuts rates, indicates bigger cut possible

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 17:36
The central bank said it now needs to guard against the risk that the economy is too weak.

In Gaza, Israel aims to destroy civil order, but it is failing

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 17:30
As the Israeli army tries to wipe out civilian institutions and services, Palestinian solidarity steps in.

Egypt’s el-Sisi says Turkey visit paves way for ‘new phase’ in relations

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 17:09
Egypt President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi meets Turkish leader in Ankara amid a warming in ties between the regional powers.

‘Decades of failure’: Who has UK’s Grenfell Tower fire inquiry blamed?

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 14:52
'Unscrupulous' companies, 'dishonesty and greed' and regulatory failure are at fault.

Gaza music students use talent to inspire children displaced by war

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 14:12
Unable to study because of Israel’s war, these Palestinian musicians are teaching and playing for displaced children.

Lukashenko pardons 30 convicted in Belarus antigovernment protests

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 14:02
President's office says the decree affects seven women and 23 men who have children.

Nepal’s first Paralympic medallist returns home to hero’s welcome

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 13:46
Cheering crowds greet taekwondo player Palesha Goverdhan, whose podium finish brought Nepal its first Paralympic medal.

Who is Linda Sun, ex-aide to NY governors charged with spying for China?

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 13:08
Ex-aide to Hochul and Cuomo has been charged on multiple counts along with her husband, US prosecutors say.

Gaza protesters detained at Columbia University as new term begins

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 12:58
Police in New York arrested protesters at a pro-Palestine demonstration outside Columbia University.

Netanyahu’s plan for permanent Israeli control of two Gaza corridors

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 12:39
Netanyahu unveils plan for permanent Israeli control of two Gaza corridors.

In Syria, local Paralympic games bring hope and joy to disabled athletes

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 12:38
More than 300 athletes with varying disabilities are set to compete in 14 different sports over the 10-day event.

UK inquiry finds ‘dishonesty and greed’ behind Grenfell Tower fire deaths

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 11:11
The six-year inquiry condemns 'decades of failure' by governments, incompetence, dishonesty and greed.

Why are hundreds of thousands of people protesting across Israel?

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 10:49
Protests have convulsed Israel for a third night, as demonstrators call on PM Netanyahu to strike a ceasefire deal.

Israeli forces using ‘war-like’ tactics in occupied West Bank: OCHA

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 10:28
UN humanitarian agency says dozens of people were killed over the past week in Israeli attacks.

Russian air attack on Ukraine’s Lviv kills seven people

Wed, 09/04/2024 - 10:21
Children were among the dead in the strike on the historic centre of western Ukraine close to Poland's border.

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