Adidas has unveiled the Trionda Pro, the official match ball for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted across Canada, the United States and Mexico. Made by Forward Sports in Pakistan, the ball features thermally bonded panels designed to absorb less water and deliver a more predictable flight. Former Manchester City forward Nicky Summerbee tested the ball, offering a positive assessment of its touch and performance. With 104 matches scheduled, the Trionda is set to be the most-used ball in World Cup h

France advanced to the World Cup semi-finals after defeating Morocco, sparking celebrations in Paris. Despite the disappointment, many French-Moroccan fans continued to support France. All eyes now turn to the semi-final, set to take place on Bastille Day. Al Jazeera’s Natacha Butler reports. 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 Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Chec

Over 900 people have been arrested in South Africa following Tuesday’s nationwide anti-migrant protests. The unrest has disrupted the lives of many foreigners in the country and divided South Africans. Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reports from Johannesburg, South Africa. 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:

Twin earthquakes have displaced more than 12,000 people across Venezuela, with hundreds of families from Caracas and as far as La Guaira state now sleeping in parks and public spaces. A public park in the west of the capital has become an improvised displacement camp, offering medical assistance, basic supplies and child protection activities. Ongoing aftershocks have left many residents too frightened to return to their homes, even where structural damage has been assessed as superficial. Autho

Germany, one of Europe’s largest economies, is grappling with an ageing population and mounting pressure on its pension system. Planned reforms include raising the retirement age and expanding contributions, as policymakers try to keep the system sustainable. But tensions are growing over how the burden should be shared between younger and older generations. We explore what’s at stake - and why the outcome may matter far beyond Germany. #dwgermanpolitics For more news go to: http://www.dw.com

A warning: some viewers may find images in this report disturbing. UN says violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank is rising sharply, with a major spike in settler attacks on villages and farmland. The United Nations says that during the first five months of this year, at least 44 Palestinians were killed in the occupied West Bank. But it's not only people who are being targeted. A new report published by the UN says Israeli settler attacks on Palestinian villages and agricult

Despite repeated Israeli strikes and forced evacuation orders, some people in Southern Lebanon say they are determined to remain. Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto reports from Deir Qanoun. 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://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https:

The petrochemical boom in the US has generated major profits for large companies, but communities in Louisiana say towns are disappearing and livelihoods are being lost. Residents say their health and history have been sacrificed for industrial progress. Al Jazeera’s Heidi Zhou-Castro reports. 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 Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Che

The 2026 FIFA World Cup — hosted in 16 cities across three countries — is set to break records for the most nations attending the event. But with that comes the major task of security. Frank Ucciardo reports.

Eight Palestinians have been killed in Israeli drone attacks across Gaza. A strike hit a community kitchen in Deir el-Balah near Al-Aqsa Hospital in the centre of the Strip, killing three people. It's run by an organisation that serves hot meals to displaced families. Earlier, one person was killed in an attack on a security post in Khan Younis in the south. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel now controls 60 percent of Gaza. Al Jazeera’s Tareq Abu Azzoum has more from Gaza City.

Thousands gathered in Mogadishu to welcome home referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was denied entry to the United States where he had been due to officiate at the 2025 FIFA World Cup. American authorities deemed him a national security threat. Artan, named African Referee of the Year for 2025, had been set to become the first Somali official to work at the tournament. His exclusion has drawn widespread condemnation in Somalia, with many describing it as discrimination. Al Jazeera's David Stok

More than 3,000 players gathered in Mexico City for the National Indigenous Cup—a tournament designed to empower communities, promote inclusion, and bring football beyond stadiums into some of the country’s most underserved regions. From rural towns in Oaxaca to the capital, young players share what the game means to them—opportunity, identity, and escape from hardship. One player, Saúl Cruz, reflects on growing up in a small community, the sacrifices made by his team, and what it feels like t

Years of insecurity and economic hardship in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are complicating efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak. In Goma, schools are urging families to adopt preventive measures, but many residents say they cannot afford masks, soap or hand sanitiser amid unemployment and displacement following the M23 rebel takeover of the city last year. Health authorities and the World Health Organization plan to reopen a treatment centre nearby. Al Jazeera’s Alain Uaykani rep

An earthquake has severely damaged a hospital in Ruteng, in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province, forcing medical staff to evacuate patients and establish a tent hospital in the car park. Patients, including elderly people and a two-month-old baby, are being treated outdoors in intense daytime heat and colder nighttime conditions. Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from a tent hospital in Ruteng. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitt

Israel reacts negatively to US-Iran talks as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces pressure over Iran, Lebanon and possible early elections. Al Jazeera’s Nida Ibrahim has more from Ramallah, occupied West Bank. 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 AJE Mobi

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is preparing new treatment centres to deal with the latest Ebola outbreak. Hospitals are overwhelmed by the growing number of patients presenting with flu-like symptoms - a major sign of the potentially fatal disease. The World Health Organization says the resources in the DRC are not enough to stop the spread. Neighbouring Rwanda has shut its border with the DRC to contain the outbreak. Kristina Shimich reports.

“She was six years old. Old enough to wait excitedly for Eid. Old enough to play outside her home. But Minatah Abu Libda was carried through Khan Younis in a white shroud instead of a dress. ‘This little girl was playing at the door of her home. God intended for children around the world to be celebrating Eid — and this is what happened to her. An innocent child who did nothing wrong. She was beloved. All of us loved her.’ In Gaza, burying a child has become routine. For many families, the da

A 30-year-old Sudanese man, named as Hadi Alodid, has appeared in court charged with attempted murder following a knife attack in Belfast that triggered widespread disorder across the city. Buses, cars and shops were set alight, and makeshift barricades were erected in the streets. The unrest was partly fuelled by the suspect's refugee visa status, with calls to protest amplified on social media, including a repost by Elon Musk of far-right content. This is the third consecutive summer of ant

The death toll from last week's earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to nearly 2,600. But even after eight days, there are remarkable stories of survival. Many have criticised their government's slow response, but interim leader Delcy Rodriguez says they're doing everything they can. Ana Vanessa Herrero reports.

The US Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship, reaffirming the 14th Amendment’s guarantee for those born on US soil. Trump, who signed the order on his first day back in office and unusually attended oral arguments, vowed to seek changes through Congress. Republicans signalled legislative or even constitutional routes, though House Speaker Mike Johnson noted the high ratification thresholds. Democrats pledged to resist, as im