Germany secured their place in the World Cup knockout stage with a dramatic late victory over Ivory Coast in Toronto. After trailing for much of the match, Germany equalized in the second half before finding the decisive goal in the closing moments of extra time. The result keeps Germany's World Cup hopes alive and sends them into the next round with momentum. Ivory Coast, seeking a historic breakthrough into the knockout stage, pushed Germany throughout the contest but fell short in a fiercel

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a six-month review of US forces in Europe. He criticised NATO allies for not taking more responsibility for their own security, and failing to provide his forces access to bases during the Iran war. Al Jazeera’s Natacha Butler reports from Paris. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera

It's day one of the US and Iran's, sixty-day initial agreement. The Memorandum of Understanding to end the war, open the Strait of Hormuz and begin talks on halting Iran's nuclear program, is now in effect. US Central Command says it's lifted the naval blockade of Iranian ports, allowing free passage of vessels in and out. That's after US President Donald Trump and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian signed the agreement separately on Wednesday. Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher reports from the White H

Israel says it's determined to maintain the zones being occupied by its troops in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza. This clashes with Iran's insistence that the war in Lebanon must end and has deepened a now public rift between Israel and the US. Israel now faces wide international opposition, but it has not been enough to make it change course. Al Jazeera’s Nour Odeh explains from Ramallah, occupied West Bank. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEngl

A young woman in Gaza used AI to create a film about how war separates couples. Despite frequent power and internet outages, AI training is helping young people share their stories with the world and build new sources of income. Paul Hawkins has the story.

G7 leaders wrapped up the summit with a show of unity on major issues including Iran, Ukraine, Lebanon and Gaza, expressing cautious optimism over a new Iran agreement expected to be signed in Switzerland. While leaders welcomed the diplomatic progress and pledged continued support, they acknowledged that the true real test will be turning those commitments into action. Victoria Innes reports from Evian-les-Bains, France.

Buoyed by his Iran deal, US President Donald Trump arrived at the G7 in a visibly upbeat mood. Leaders struck a rare note of unity after months of tension over Iran and Ukraine. But if past experience is any guide, the harmony may not last long. US President Donald Trump’s draft US-Iran ceasefire agreement raises fresh questions about the interplay of US leadership and European influence. #g7 #iran #ukraine #ai #transatlantic #dwcurrentaffairs 00:00 G7 summit wraps up with display of unity

G7 leaders hail unity on support for Ukraine, and call the draft US-Iran ceasefire deal a diplomatic breakthrough. But do the terms improve on the pre-war status quo? And which side got the better deal? #iranwar #g7 #trump #us #nato #dwcurrentaffairs 00:00 G7 leaders show unity, approval at France summit 00:14 Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor 02:25 Mark Rutte, NATO Secretary General 03:43 Miad Maleki, Foundation for Defense of Democracies 13:06 Alan Eyre, Former US-Iran nuclear negotia

Ukraine has launched one of its largest drone offensives against Russia, with Moscow's mayor reporting close to 200 drones intercepted over the capital alone. Russia's defence ministry said nearly 1,000 drones were shot down nationwide. Moscow's Kapotnya oil refinery was struck for the second time this week, 17 people were injured, and at least one person was killed in the Rostov region. The attacks coincide with President Putin hosting a three-day Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan. Al Jazeera's

Last summer, Anatol Kotau got on a private yacht seemingly bound for Russia, where he was a wanted man. Three hours into the journey, the Belarusian dissident stopped responding to messages. He has not been heard from since. A DW investigation can now reveal more details about his disappearance. #DWInvestigations #dwsports For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https:/

Under Taliban rule, Afghan women live under constant threat, their freedoms stripped away and their voices suppressed. Amid this reality, a quiet resistance persists: Women find ways to learn, teach and organise in secret, keeping alive the knowledge and skills that the Taliban government seeks to erase. This episode explores the moral and emotional complexities of this struggle, highlighting the courage it takes to balance safety, survival and the fight for rights. At its centre is Mahbouba Se

The United States and Iran say a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz has entered into force. US President Donald Trump says he signed the agreement in Versailles after attending the G7 summit in France, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed the document in Tehran. The announcement comes despite plans for a formal signing ceremony in Switzerland later this week, which Iran says has not yet been confirmed. Trump’s stay in France was

Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting leaders and delegation heads from all 11 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states in Kazan, marking 35 years of Russia–ASEAN relations. The bloc represents a combined population of over 680 million people and a GDP exceeding $4 trillion, making it one of the world's largest economic groupings. Russia has been increasingly reorienting its economy towards fast-growing Asian markets, with energy, trade, digital technologies and AI amo

Formed in 1975, the G7 brings together seven major economies; Russia’s 1997 entry made the G8 until its 2014 exclusion after annexing Crimea. Leaders meet annually and often invite partners, with recent agendas including the Strait of Hormuz, the war in Ukraine, and outreach to partners like Kenya. Al Jazeera’s Perry Wilton explains. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Che

At the G7 in Evian-les-Bains, the US and Iran have agreed an initial memorandum that pledges Iran will not develop or buy a nuclear weapon and ends the US naval blockade, reopening the Strait of Hormuz. G7 leaders welcomed the move amid strained alliances and disruption caused by the war, as Donald Trump declared a breakthrough. Al Jazeera’s James Bays reports from Evian-les-Bains, France. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Fi

The US Federal Reserve has left interest rates unchanged, but a shift in expectations has rattled markets. Officials are warning that inflation could force borrowing costs higher in the months ahead. Al Jazeera’s Patty Culhane reports from Washington, DC. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https:/

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says it will develop a mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz with Oman, adding that the two countries will exchange views with other countries when necessary. Iran and Oman will “develop a management mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz” and will “cooperate and consult with other regional countries wherever necessary”, said Baghaei in a statement relayed by Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency. “Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, it has been agreed

US officials have just released details of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran which is due to be signed by Friday. Al Jazeera’s Chief US correspondent Alan Fisher has more from the White House. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download

The median age of Americans is just over 39 years old, but the politicians representing them in Washington are significantly older. Many members of Congress are in their 60s, 70s and even 80s, sparking debate about whether the country's political leadership still reflects the concerns of younger generations. Some voters say experience matters more than age, while others are calling for younger voices and even term limits for lawmakers. The US Constitution sets minimum ages for serving in Cong

At a press briefing for diplomats in Tehran on Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the United States includes a permanent end to the war on all fronts, including Lebanon. He said the announcement of ending the war was released on Monday morning, but the official start of the MOU will be on Friday. Araghchi stressed that the end of the war in Lebanon is "quite connected" to the end of the war on Iran, and that the two fronts ar