NewsFeed For Palestinians fighting Israeli occupation, football has never been just a game. From FIFA’s recognition of a Zionist-run “Palestine” team to a village pitch facing demolition in the occupied West Bank, this is the story of how the sport became another battleground over land, identity, and representation, Al Jazeera’s Leila Warah explains. Published On … Read more
Jordanian authorities evacuated Aqaba’s international airport and seaport today (Sunday). Aqaba is located on the Red Sea, adjacent to the Israeli city of Eilat. The U.S. Embassy in Jordan said the evacuation was carried out in response to a “specific and credible threat.” In a statement, the embassy strongly advised American citizens to avoid traveling … Read more
A trend of teams defending deep has enticed forwards to take shots from outside the penalty area, Jurgen Klinsmann says. Published On 19 Jul 202619 Jul 2026 The proportion of goals scored from outside the box has doubled at the World Cup in North America from the previous tournament in Qatar, FIFA says. Sixteen percent … Read more
A so-called “ceasefire” agreed in October has not stopped the Israeli army’s attacks on the Gaza Strip. Nothing is off limits, including homes, tents sheltering the displaced and even funerals. The death toll is rising. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list Israel says it is targeting Hamas fighters, but Gaza’s Health Ministry says … Read more
US strikes hit Iran for seventh consecutive night BBC U.S. Strikes Leave Iranians Isolated and Scared The New York Times US Strikes Iran to ‘Punish’ It for Attack That Killed 2 Troops Bloomberg.com That sinking feeling: Iranians feel the strain as Trump ramps up war again over Hormuz NBC News July 17, 2026 — Iran and US widen attacks … Read more
Chinese company Jingye is seeking compensation after the UK’s move to fully nationalise loss-making British Steel. Published On 18 Jul 202618 Jul 2026 China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said it will closely monitor the United Kingdom’s nationalisation of British Steel, previously owned by a Chinese steelmaker. The UK government nationalised British Steel on Thursday, … Read more
NewsFeed Protesters clashed with police in Venice outside US Ambassador Tilman Fertitta’s superyacht after he arrived as part of his Freedom 250 Coastal Diplomacy Tour of Italy. The visit has drawn criticism from activists angry at the disruption created by the security surrounding the billionaire’s arrival. Published On 18 Jul 202618 Jul 2026 Click here … Read more
Players’ rings will be limited edition of 2,026 individually numbered pieces, with the rest available for public sale. Published On 17 Jul 202617 Jul 2026 The winners of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina will receive championship rings in addition to the trophy and gold medals, FIFA has confirmed. The move, announced on … Read more
Ukrainian soldiers criticise removal of popular defence minister BBC The Rise and Fall of Ukraine’s Drone Warfare Mastermind The New York Times Dismissal of Ukraine’s defence minister highlights wider issues for Zelenskyy The Guardian Ukrainians protest for second day, call to replace army chief Reuters Ten killed in Russia-Ukraine as protests continue over Kyiv defence revamp Al Jazeera Source link
Uganda halts school trips after bus crashes returning from waterfall field trip; at least a dozen also injured. By Reuters and The Associated Press Published On 17 Jul 202617 Jul 2026 Twenty schoolchildren have been killed after the bus carrying them crashed on the way back from an educational field trip in eastern Uganda, authorities … Read more