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FIFA World Cup 2026: The best pictures from the latest qualified teams
The latest round of qualifiers around the globe for the FIFA World Cup 2026 has seen the number of entrants rise to 28.
Syria’s al-Sharaa to meet Russia’s Putin in Moscow on Wednesday
The trip will be Ahmed al-Sharaa's first official visit to Russia, a longtime ally of the former Bashar al-Assad regime.
How will Donald Trump enforce his plan for Gaza?
The US President has urged leaders in the Middle East to move past conflict.
South Africa says ICJ genocide case will continue despite Gaza ceasefire
President Cyril Ramaphosa says progress and healing hinge on the case against Israel being heard.
Israel imposes new Gaza aid restrictions, keeps Rafah crossing closed
Israeli forces kill several Palestinians in Gaza as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire comes under growing strain.
‘Not going to waste our time’: Trump hinges US aid to Argentina on election
The US president has said a $20bn currency swap with Argentina depended on the success of Javier Milei's coalition.
Turkiye dispatches ship with 900 tonnes of food for Gaza
Under the new ceasefire, the Turkish ship, the Akdeniz, is sailing to Egypt's El-Arish port with food supplies for Gaza.
Qatar beats UAE to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026
Qatar appeared at the 2022 World Cup as tournament hosts, but the 2026 edition is their first via qualification route.
Israel confirms transfer of 4 more bodies from Gaza
Four more bodies of deceased captives from Gaza have been handed over to the International Red Cross.
Trump warns Hamas will be disarmed ‘quickly and perhaps violently’
President Donald Trump said that Hamas “is going to disarm” but if they don’t the US would act to disarm them.