USA hit Paraguay for four in dream start to their World Cup campaign
USA beat Paraguay 4-1 in Los Angeles as each of the three World Cup cohosts have now staged a game at 2026 edition.
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World Cup kicks off in US as Katy Perry, Future headline opening ceremony
Tom Cruise, David Beckham, Halle Berry among celebrities in attendance at Hollywood-style opening ceremony.
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USA - Paraguay: Co-hosts cruise to dominant Group D opener
Team USA made a commanding statement in their World Cup campaign, defeating Paraguay 3-1 in their Group D opener at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Despite a late Paraguayan rally, the co-hosts' attacking prowess proved too much for La Albirroja, with Folarin Balogun scoring twice to set the tone.
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Thomas Partey denied entry into Canada, will miss Ghana’s World Cup opener
Partey's visa was denied due to the multiple charges of rape he faces in the United Kingdom.
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US clears Paramount's mammoth Warner Bros merger
Paramount has been given the green light to take over Warner Bros. Discovery for $110 billion, including its subsidiary CNN, fueling fears of media censorship and increased control over the US entertainment industry.
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United States – Paraguay live: Follow the third World Cup ceremony and Group D opener
Team USA takes centre stage on Friday evening as the 2026 World Cup's third opening ceremony unfolds at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, featuring pop star Katy Perry. The USMNT faces Paraguay in their tournament opener, a moment of reckoning for American soccer on home soil amid visa concerns, soaring ticket prices, and…
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Iran war live: US, Tehran signal peace deal within reach but not signed yet
Four activists from Palestine Action jailed by a British court over protest raid on Israeli arms firm in UK.
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Israeli and Palestinian groups urge world not to abandon two-state solution
Israeli and Palestinian civil society groups appealed to the international community in France on Friday to keep pursuing a two-state solution, warning that the window for peace is narrowing. The call came as world powers gathered amid mounting concern over settlement expansion and violence in the occupied West Bank.
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Afghans Hold Rare Public Protests Against Taliban Rules
The United Nations said it was “deeply concerned” about the arrests of dozens of women, and reported that two people were killed in protests organized to support them.
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Palestine football chief says he wasn’t granted US visa to attend World Cup
Jibril Rajoub remains in Mexico awaiting a US visa to attend the World Cup 2026.
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David Beckham receives star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Football icon David Beckham was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognising his sporting achievements and influence on the growth of football in the United States.
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Bosnia, Canada share points in hard-fought draw at World Cup
Cyle Larin's equaliser gives Canada first World Cup points after Jovo Lukic put Bosnia in the lead in the first half.
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Mother sues OpenAI in US after daughter’s death linked to ChatGPT use
The lawsuit accuses OpenAI of failing to intervene despite warning signs in daughter's ChatGPT conversations
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Middle East live: Iran says US war deal could be signed remotely in 'coming days'
Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Friday that a draft agreement to end the war with the United States could be signed remotely within days, adding that negotiations had reached their final stages. Araghchi said the framework would address the US naval blockade and the future administration of the Strait of…
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World Cup 2026: Co-host Canada draws with Bosnia in Group B opener
Host nation Canada salvaged a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday night at Toronto's BMO Field, but missed a string of clear-cut chances that could have delivered a winning start to their Group B campaign.
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What are the African teams' chances?
A record number of African nations are at the 2026 World Cup, but South Africa’s opening defeat to Mexico has raised questions about the continent’s chances. Can African teams turn numbers into history and finally challenge for football’s biggest prize?
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UAE to unlock frozen Iranian funds amid US ceasefire push
Sources tell Reuters UAE releasing funds to ease tensions with Iran, allow both sides to avoid 'red lines'.
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World Cup fans express excitement and share their predictions
Ahead of the US’s first match, Al Jazeera spoke to World Cup fans in Los Angeles.
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Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut
Musk's AI and reusable rocket company listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.
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Will there be a deal to end the Iran war this time?
After cancelling planned strikes on Iran, Trump has said an agreement to end the war will be finalised soon.
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Fans on concourses instead of in seats, claims Fifa
Fifa says numerous empty seats were visible in the near-sell-out Group A match between South Korea and the Czech Republic because of fans remaining on concourses.
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Cuban president announces economic reforms to 'liberalise' the embargo-hit and blockaded island
Díaz-Canel announced a slew of reforms in key sectors such as tourism, foreign trade and private business, amid new US sanctions designed to cripple the island nation into submission.
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Pope warns people smugglers they face God’s wrath
Migration has been a central theme throughout Pope Leo's weeklong tour of Spain.
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New York City catches World Cup fever amid transit chaos, high costs
World Cup preparations are underway in New York City with more than one million visitors expected.
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