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As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, 101 East explores why India struggles to compete in the world's most popular sport

Antonov An-32 transport plane crashed near Assam's Jorhat region, air forces says.

Hundreds demonstrated in Kinshasa against constitutional changes.

After a disappointing home World Cup in 2022, Asian Cup champions Qatar are looking for better showing in North America.

Yemen's 'Spider-Man' dies while scaling volcanic crater

Israel has continued to attack Lebanon, despite Iran saying it was included in a potential memorandum of understanding.

The tournament was sold as a symbol of unity, but Trump's border politics have turned it into a spectacle of exclusion.

The company said it received an export control directive to suspend access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5.

After an epic comeback, the New York Knicks head to San Antonio, hoping to beat the Spurs to seal the 2026 championship.

As the banned group fights its proscription in London, similar battles are playing out in Edinburgh.

US and Iran say a deal to end the war is close, with a final text agreed but key steps still pending.

Smokers in Gaza turn to toxic molokhia nicotine cigarettes as tobacco prices surge, causing serious health risks.

The organisation employs tens of thousands of workers, local and foreign, to respond to crises across several countries.

Brazil face Morocco as World Cup Day three brings predictions, key fixtures and other headlines.

UFC Freedom 250 will proceed after a federal judge denies a legal challenge to the event on Friday.

Shady al-Areer, 38, was smuggled from Israel into the occupied West Bank after October 7, 2023. This is his story.

Local police say an investigation is under way over the possible theft of equipment which was arriving in Kansas City.

US fans celebrate victory over Paraguay in World Cup opener

A new UNHCR report reveals that 117.8 million people worldwide were forcibly displaced by the end of 2025.

The Israeli military has ordered residents of 20 Lebanese towns and villages to leave their homes immediately.

As reports emerge of a possible US-Iran agreement, President Donald Trump is looking for an off-ramp' from Iran war.

Record five-time world champions Brazil open their 2026 campaign against African heavyweights Morocco on Saturday.

Gang leader Flores had controlled the vast criminal syndicate from Venezuela for years.

Dominating 4-1 victory adds to joy of Team USA fans relishing the opportunity to see football on the brightest stage.

Trump claims US kills Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang leader

The AC Milan forward is the USA's talisman, and his form will be pivotal to the team's odds of a deep run.

Members of a self-funded athletics club in Meru are proving that competition does not end with age.

UK court has sentenced four pro-Palestine activists to jail for a raid on an Israeli arms factory near Bristol in 2024.

Thousands of Bosnia fans turned Toronto blue as they marched to the chants of 'Free Palestine' in Toronto.

Bosnia and Herzegovina and Canada have fought out a 1-1 draw in their World Cup opening match.

USA beat Paraguay 4-1 in Los Angeles as each of the three World Cup cohosts have now staged a game in 2026 edition.

Tom Cruise, David Beckham, Halle Berry among celebrities in attendance at Hollywood-style opening ceremony.

Partey's visa was denied due to the multiple charges of rape he faces in the United Kingdom.

Four activists from Palestine Action jailed by a British court over protest raid on Israeli arms firm in UK.

Jibril Rajoub remains in Mexico awaiting a US visa to attend the World Cup 2026.

Cyle Larin's equaliser gives Canada first World Cup points after Jovo Lukic put Bosnia in the lead in the first half.

The lawsuit accuses OpenAI of failing to intervene despite warning signs in daughter's ChatGPT conversations.

The US president has sought to reshape the capital city's image and institutions through series of plans and projects.

Reuters reports UAE agreed to unlock billions for Iran, but Abu Dhabi swiftly issued a categorical denial.

Progress for Kyiv's membership bid given the green light after Hungary's new government lifts Budapest's veto.

Ahead of the US's first match, Al Jazeera spoke to World Cup fans in Los Angeles.

After cancelling planned strikes on Iran, Trump has said an agreement to end the war will be finalised soon.

Migration has been a central theme throughout Pope Leo's weeklong tour of Spain.

World Cup preparations are underway in New York City with more than one million visitors expected.

Follow our live build-up, with full opening ceremony and team news coverage, before our text commentary stream.

US House Republican Ryan Zinke says President Donald Trump wants a deal with Iran, but will not provide funding.

Police dispersed the crowds with tear gas as opposition and pro-government activists clashed.

Ukraine has increasingly targeted Russian refineries, depots and pipelines, as well as fuel supplies in Crimea.

Quartet convicted on criminal damage and GBH charges, but judge insists raid on Israel arms company was 'terrorist act'.

Pakistan says a final peace deal text has been agreed between the US and Iran, with only next steps left to finalise.