The world in a glance.

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 in 2026 edition.

Leader of Venezuelan gang killed in US strike, Trump says

President Donald Trump has said a "swift and lethal kinetic" US military strike has killed "the infamous leader" of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua street gang.

David Hockney depicted a 'peaceful, gay paradise' when homosexuality was a crime

The painter broke social taboos by celebrating same-sex relationships in his art.

Niagara Falls: Is there a better spot to watch a World Cup game?

Football fans gathered at a FIFA World Cup watch party at Niagara Falls for the Canadian and USA teams' opening matches.

Watch: Why is Trump not at the World Cup?

All three leaders of the North America host nations have missed the tournament opening matches.

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.

Iran war live: US, Iran signal deal within reach; Israel bombs Lebanon

Four activists from Palestine Action jailed by a British court over protest raid on Israeli arms firm in UK.

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.

The college scam that promised students fleeing war a new life in Finland

BBC speaks to students from war-torn Myanmar who say they were cheated after paying to study abroad.

Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut

Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.

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.

Judge keeps order in place to remove Trump’s name from Kennedy Center

The US president has sought to reshape the capital city's image and institutions through series of plans and projects.

UAE to unlock frozen Iranian funds amid US ceasefire push: Sources

Reuters reports UAE agreed to unlock billions for Iran, but Abu Dhabi swiftly issued a categorical denial.

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.

Pope warns people smugglers they face God’s wrath

Migration has been a central theme throughout Pope Leo's weeklong tour of Spain.

US Congressman says Trump won’t send loads of money to Iran

US House Republican Ryan Zinke says President Donald Trump wants a deal with Iran, but will not provide funding.

Clashes break out at DRC rally against presidential term-limit change

Police dispersed the crowds with tear gas as opposition and pro-government activists clashed.

UK court jails Palestine Action activists on ‘terrorism’ charges

Quartet convicted on criminal damage and GBH charges, but judge insists raid on Israel arms company was 'terrorist act'.

King leads tributes to 'giant of the art world' David Hockney

The artist, who has died at the age of 88, "was one of life's true originals", King Charles says.

How the Gulf will manage collective security after the Iran war ends

An Iran-US deal could provide an opportunity for Gulfs to review their security arrangements.

India’s West Bengal pushes out Muslim Bangladeshis

Thousands of Muslim Bangladeshis have been detained or deported under West Bengal's new BJP government.

Iran: No timeline yet for signing US deal

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says a "final, agreed upon text" of a US-Iran peace deal has been reached.

US to cut air and naval assets deployed for NATO operations in Europe

Reported plans expand the

Mother finds body of missing son two days after Kenya's Ebola quarantine centre protests

Sylvester Muigai Ndung'u was in Nanyuki to fetch a school uniform on Tuesday, his mother says.

Pro-Russian opposition party calls for Armenian election result annulment

Strong Armenia claims that incumbent Civil Contract party won Sunday's election due to voting irregularities.

French town buries murdered child as questions mount over police failings

The prime suspect in the killing of Lyhanna, 11, was reported to police nine months prior but never questioned.

Discovery of €1.2m jewellery prompts fresh probe into former Spanish PM

José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is suspected of being unable to show proof he paid import duties on the jewellery.

More time needed for deadly Air India crash inquiry, officials say

A statement says "significant progress" has been made into investigating the crash, in which 260 people died a year ago.

Watch: Four UFO videos newly declassified by US government

The eyewitness footage shows bright orbs in the sky over an undisclosed location in the northeastern US.

‘Dishonorable’: Trump says leaked Iran ceasefire terms fake

Trump decries 'dishonorable people' after reports Iran made few concessions in deal US has said could be soon signed.

Are Iran, US really close to a breakthrough ‘deal’?

Trump says a deal with Iran could be signed in Europe over the weekend. Tehran cautions against speculation.

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after years in coma

Thailand is mourning Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the king's eldest child and potential heir, who died at 47.

A year after Air India crash killed 260: Do we know what happened?

Families of victims still await a final report about the Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed in Ahmedabad last year.

France-Germany jet plans crash: Can Europe end reliance on US for security?

Despite the collapse of European fighter jet venture, there is optimism about the future of Europe's strategic autonomy.

Taylor Swift makes tearful 21-minute speech as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame

The singer thanks her family as she becomes the youngest woman to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

South Africa trolled by African fans in wake of World Cup loss

The taunting reflects anger from parts of the continent over reports of xenophobia in South Africa.

New Zealand great Kane Williamson retires from international cricket

New Zealand's most prolific run-scorer and arguably greatest-ever batsman announces immediate retirement.

Ukraine's strikes on Crimea refineries and pipelines spark worst fuel crisis on peninsula since 2014

Ukraine's continued strikes on fuel supplies to Crimea have sparked the worst fuel crisis on the Russian-held peninsula since it was illegally annexed by Russia in 2014.

David Hockney: Art's great innovator whose vivid paintings made him a household name

The proud Yorkshireman, who also painted iconic pictures of America, was routinely described as Britain's greatest artist.

Family mourn Indian sailor killed in US strike on oil tanker

The wife and family of an Indian sailor killed in a US strike on a tanker off Oman this week have gathered in mourning.

USA vs Paraguay: World Cup 2026 group match – Trump, schedule, lineups

FIFA World Cup cohosts United States begin their campaign against Paraguay, with Donald Trump's attendance in doubt.

One in 17 children is working: Here are the industries driving child labour

On World Day Against Child Labour, Al Jazeera takes a look at the latest numbers on child labour worldwide.

'I will come home safely': Indian sailor's last words to wife before a US strike killed him

Patnala Suresh and his wife were looking forward to celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary this month.

Air India crash: Grieving families say justice remains elusive a year later

A lottery visa that turned into a death warrant. A grieving father fighting deportation, as relatives await reparation.

Tehran says 'nothing' finalised after Trump claims deal to end Iran war near

Iran says reports of a deal are "speculative" after the US president says a "great settlement" to end the conflict has been reached.

Pope Leo’s visit lays bare Spain’s tangled politics of faith and migration

The American pope's message underlines the rift between his Catholicism and that of Spain's far right.

Mountain of war: The India-Pakistan conflict’s deadliest battle zone

After their war last May, India and Pakistan reached a truce. But deaths continued on the world's highest battlefield.

World Cup day 2: USA, Canada begin – schedule, predictions and how to watch

North America's two other cohosts take centre stage on Friday as Canada and the US begin their FIFA World Cup campaigns.

'I was employee number one': SpaceX co-founder reacts to firm's market debut

The BBC's Michelle Fleury spoke to Tom Mueller, who was one of the company's founders alongside Elon Musk in 2002.

What do Puerto Ricans think of the viral song about their homeland?

People from Puerto Rico reflect on how the catchy tune has attracted attention to where they live.