Ronaldo, other ageing stars push limits to make history at World Cup 2026
Experts say sport science is just part of a complex system of factors needed to extend longevity in football.
1 million people flood Madrid streets to see the pope’s flower-carpeted procession – NBC News
- 1 million people flood Madrid streets to see the pope’s flower-carpeted procession NBC News
- Pope Leo XIV urges Spain to stop fanning flames of polarization on first papal visit in 15 years AP News
- 1 million people flood Madrid streets to see the pope's flower-carpeted procession NPR
- Pope in Madrid: Weaving networks to safeguard the soul of society Vatican News
- Huge crowds throng Madrid streets for Pope's open-air Mass BBC
Thousands march for French schoolgirl murdered after police failed to question suspect
Local man had been accused of rape in months before murder but series of delays meant police had failed to summon him for questioning
Thousands of mourners have turned out for a silent march for a 11-year-old schoolgirl whose murder prompted widespread outrage when it emerged police had failed to question the suspected killer about previous child sexual abuse allegations.
The parents of the girl, who has been named only as Lyhanna, led the cortege on Sunday in the south-western village of Fleurance behind a banner reading “Never again”. Most of those who marched, including children, wore white shirts or T-shirts, many bearing a smiling portrait of the young victim.
Continue reading...From online class to Revolution Square: A Tehran teacher’s routine amid war
Al Jazeera follows a teacher who navigates a new life marked by a weak internet, soaring prices, and solidarity rallies.
One dead, five injured after shooting in Israel
The suspect opened fire from a car in several locations before being shot dead.
Iran’s World Cup squad lands in Mexico amid US visa row
Iranian delegation arrives at their World Cup base camp a day after several members were denied visas by the US.
Iran’s World Cup team arrives in Mexico as US visa row continues
Iran’s national football team has arrived in Mexico ahead of its World Cup matches in the US.
Ukraine hits St. Petersburg again after Putin rejects talks – DW
- Ukraine hits St. Petersburg again after Putin rejects talks DW
- Ukraine targets St. Petersburg in what Russia calls an ‘unprecedented’ attack CNN
- Steve Rosenberg: Lasting image of Russia's economic forum is plume of smoke over St Petersburg BBC
- Mass Ukrainian Drone Strikes Target Russian Military Facilities in St. Petersburg WSJ
- Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg oil terminal before city hosts Russian economic forum AP News
Does Israel really think it can get rid of Hezbollah in Lebanon?
It’s hard to assume that ‘anything positive’ for Lebanon can come from its talks with Israel, argues analyst Imad Harb.
EU warns Albania over Kushner-linked project – politico.eu
- EU warns Albania over Kushner-linked project politico.eu
- Ivanka Trump plans a luxury resort on a protected beach. Locals and conservationists aren’t thrilled CNN
- Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort stokes days of protests in Albania CBS News
- Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner’s Albanian resort plan sets off days of protests The Washington Post
- Protests in Albania grow over Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort The Guardian
The Taiz transplant team looking to begin a medical revolution in Yemen
Taiz's Cardiac and Vascular Diseases and Kidney Transplant Center provides Yemenis with affordable treatment.
Peru polls open in Keiko Fujimori, Roberto Sanchez presidential run-off
Race between right-wing Fujimori and left-wing Sanchez follows first round of voting marred by logistical issues.
Army frees 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in Nigeria’s Borno State
Two infants succumbed to the 'harsh conditions' of Boko Haram captivity in the Mandara mountains, says army.
Israel kills nine in Gaza as Egypt hosts renewed ‘ceasefire’ talks
At least five people were killed in one attack on a police post as Hamas and other groups met mediators in Cairo.
The Sagrada Família: “Like a dream come true” – CBS News
- The Sagrada Família: "Like a dream come true" CBS News
- Gaudí’s Sagrada Família finally shakes off its ‘incompletable’ tag, as Pope prepares to inaugurate its tallest tower The Art Newspaper
- Sagrada Família Finally Reaches Its Full Height as Pope Leo XIV Prepares to Inaugurate the Tower of Jesus Christ Hypebeast
- Sagrada Familia's papal connection comes full circle with Pope Leo XIV National Catholic Reporter
- Barcelona’s Sagrada Família Nears Completion—and Inflames a Tourism Backlash WSJ
Fifty-two hours on an Israeli prison ship
A flotilla activist recounts his detention after Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound solidarity mission at sea.
Missiles and negotiations: Iran 100 days into the war with US and Israel
Talks and attacks have continued for months, and could last much longer without a breakthrough.
Marc Marquez hits 100 career wins with Hungarian MotoGP victory
The seven-time MotoGP world champion beat KTM's Pedro Acosta to claim his first grand prix victory of the season.
Hundreds of captives freed from Boko Haram mountain hideout
The group includes many women and children who were abducted in March from an area close to Cameroon.