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'Mazadona', 'Einstein', 'The Ant' - 20 new players to watch at World Cup

central defender was recommended to me by a friend who knows the game well there. He is from Brisbane and only moved to the US in January for a club-record fee, and has done

‘In the days of old, the world was safe’: West Bank family’s enduring unity

commands around the household. Hajja Latifa, 66, adjusts her white hijab and sits up slightly, her back curved from decades of crouching to milk sheep and goats. She looks around the circle at her stepchildren

Pete Hegseth to headline DC faith rally with far-right and Christian nationalist speakers

commands Israel to “blot out from under heaven”. Of US college students protesting the Gaza war, he wrote: “On college campuses across America, little Nuremberg rallies have convened, at which ‘diversity’ is embraced so long

The human cost of the war in Sudan, three years on

us proud’ DR Congo are back at the World Cup for the first time since 1974, with fans in Kinshasa celebrating the team's 1-0 play-off win over Jamaica. Africa](/news/videos/cvg0q1d9zddo) [![](https://static.files.bbci.co.uk

'Nothing will bring back my son': How 10 minutes of bombing by Israel shattered lives in Lebanon

command centres and military sites, but among the casualties were many ordinary Lebanese citizens. The death toll for the day reached 361, according to the Lebanese authorities, with more than 1,000 injured

Why is the EU under pressure to suspend its trade agreement with Israel?

central feature of the deal is its human rights clause, known as Article 2, which states that cooperation is “based on respect for human rights and democratic principles”. This clause is at the heart

Israel’s arrogance is becoming the evidence in the case against it

Central Kitchen in Gaza, killing seven aid workers from several countries. The vehicles were clearly marked, and the convoy had coordinated its movements with the Israeli military while travelling in a deconflicted zone. After

'Humiliated, broken, powerless': Sudan enters fourth year of war

commanded by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, is far from over.  Smoke is seen rising from a neighborhood in Khartoum

What is really happening in northern Nigeria

us begin with the first point. Recent attacks demonstrate that the insurgent ecosystem has learned, adapted, and expanded beyond the old image of a crudely armed rebellion fighting in predictable ways. The ISIL affiliate

What is the FDD, the pro-Israel think tank shaping Trump’s Iran policy?

central to the organisation’s work. In congressional testimony during debates over the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), FDD Chief Executive Mark Dubowitz pushed for expanded

SCOTUS temporarily restores mifepristone access. And, Indiana, Ohio vote in primaries

Central Command in the Middle East, says the military has set up** a "defensive umbrella across the Strait of Hormuz" to escort ships through the waterway. Cooper said the U.S. forces' defensive package has multiple

Are Kompany's Bayern a glimpse at football after Pep?

us a whole encyclopedia of movement and positioning in football."  Image caption, Serge

Uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz remains, as ceasefire nears its end

command said that the restriction will be in place until the U.S. completely lifts its blockade of Iranian ports. The announcement came the morning after President Donald Trump had said the blockade of the Strait

Is the Great Nicobar Island India’s Hormuz-like chokepoint against China?

central to the country’s strategic goals in its neighbourhood. And the United States-Iran struggle over the Strait of Hormuz has given that vision a boost, serving as a reminder of the importance

Two wins, two losses: What India, Pakistan have learned a year after war

Command](/news/2025/8/26/why-has-pakistan-launched-a-new-rocket-command-after-india-conflict) (ARFC), which the military described as being “equipped with modern technology and capable of targeting the enemy with high precision from every direction”. The presentation unveiled a series of newly inducted systems

Two Kashmir brothers: One killed by rebels, another by army 26 years later

central to India’s security apparatus in the region. Government policy changes have added to their concerns. [Alterations in quotas](/features/2024/2/27/ahead-of-election-tension-brews-in-kashmir-over-bjps-tribal-quota-move) affected the marginalised community’s access to jobs and education, triggering protests and resentment

Shackled, bleeding, raped: Palestinians describe abuse in Israel’s prisons

command” [Al Jazeera] ## Sexual violence as a weapon Sexual violence in detention can include rape, threats of rape, forced nudity, invasive searches and sexual humiliation. Under international law, depending on context and intent

U.S. strikes Iran. And, immigration courts use new tactic to speed up deportations

Central Command Spokesman Capt. Tim Hawkins said that Iran's boats were trying to lay mines, and the [military acted in "self-defense."](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/25/nx-s1-5833690/u-s-iran-negotiations-updates) President Trump raised expectations for peace over the weekend