- 1h ago
Fire at Algiers orphanage kills at least 11, injures 19 as heatwave fuels blazes across Algeria
A fire broke out at the Foundation for Assisted Children in the Mohammadia district early Thursday, with emergency crews still working to extinguish the flames.
- 10h ago
Messi's Argentina stuns England with late comeback to reach 2026 World Cup final against Spain
Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez struck in the 85th and 92nd minutes in Atlanta to overturn Anthony Gordon's opener, sending the defending champions to a Sunday final against Spain in New Jersey.
- 5d ago
Rajoy's 'no Frenchmen' column on France's World Cup team ignites cross-border political storm before Spain-France semifinal
Former Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy's column saying France's World Cup squad plays 'without Frenchmen' has been condemned as racist by both French and Spanish officials, overshadowing tonight's Spain-France semifinal.
- 6d ago
Algeria and Mali restore diplomatic ties, reopen airspace after 15-month freeze
Coordinated announcements on 10 July 2026 saw Bamako and Algiers reopen their skies to each other's civilian and military flights, with both ambassadors heading back to their posts.
- Jul 9
Algerian migrant slashes woman's face on Milan metro, shouted 'I am a man and Muslim'
A 27-year-old Algerian irregular migrant attacked a young Moroccan woman on the platform of Milan's Duomo metro station, cutting her face and lip with a knife after allegedly yelling 'What are you looking at? I am a man and a Muslim'. The man was arrested at the scene.
- Jul 9
France and Morocco set for tense World Cup quarter-final as authorities tighten security
French authorities gear up for the high-stakes match on July 9, with reinforced police presence and calls for calm from ministers.
- Jul 8
Switzerland beats Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarterfinals, Manzambi's tournament in doubt
Switzerland defeated Colombia on penalties in the World Cup round of 16, but the victory was overshadowed by a knee injury to star forward Johan Manzambi that could end his tournament.
- Jul 7
Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach first World Cup quarter-final since 1954
Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw in Vancouver, advancing to the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 72 years and setting up a meeting with holders Argentina.
- Jul 5
Italy split by extreme weather: storms kill one in north as heat wave intensifies across the country
A driver died in a head-on collision during a downpour in Bomporto, Modena, while 15 cities are under red alert for heat today, with temperatures forecast to hit 45°C in Sardinia.
- Jul 5
US strikes Iranian military sites and disables tanker as Trump threatens to seize Kharg Island
US forces struck Iranian command centers and air defenses in Bandar Abbas and disabled a tanker trying to run the naval blockade. Trump convened his war cabinet to consider seizing Kharg Island, source of 90% of Iran's oil exports.
- Jul 4
Morocco ousts Canada 3-0 in World Cup last 16 as Davies absence looms large
Azzedine Ounahi scored twice and Soufiane Rahimi added a late third as Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 in Houston, ending the co-hosts' groundbreaking World Cup run. Canada captain Alphonso Davies missed the match with hamstring discomfort.
- Jul 4
Switzerland ends 88-year knockout drought, faces Colombia in World Cup last 16
Switzerland ended an 88-year wait for a World Cup knockout win by beating Algeria 2-0, and will now face Colombia in the round of 16 on Tuesday in Vancouver.
- Jul 4
Riyad Mahrez retires from Algeria duty after World Cup round-of-32 exit against Switzerland
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez announced his international retirement following a 2-0 defeat by Switzerland in the World Cup round of 32, closing a 12-year career with the Desert Foxes.
- Jul 3
Cape Verde push Argentina to the brink before exiting World Cup in extra time
The tournament debutants held the reigning champions to a 3-2 thriller after extra time, having drawn with Spain and Uruguay in the group stage.
- Jul 3
Switzerland beats Algeria 2-0 to reach World Cup last 16, first knockout win since 1938
Goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye, both set up by Johan Manzambi, sent Switzerland into the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Algeria in Vancouver.
- Jul 2
Algeria legislative elections see historic low turnout of 20.79%
Provisional figures from the electoral authority put participation at 20.79%, the lowest ever recorded for a legislative election in the North African country.
- Jul 2
Switzerland end 88-year wait for World Cup knockout win, beat Algeria 2-0 to reach last 16
Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored early in each half as Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver, advancing to the World Cup round of 16 for the first time since 1938.
- Jul 2
Messi sets up late double as Argentina come from behind to beat England 2-1 and reach World Cup final
Two late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez overturned England's lead in Atlanta, sending the holders to a final against Spain in New York.
- Jul 1
Riad Bouchaker found guilty of attempted murder of three children in Dublin’s Parnell Square knife attack
A jury at Dublin’s Central Criminal Court convicted Riad Bouchaker of attempting to murder three small children and assaulting a crèche worker during a knife rampage at Parnell Square East in November 2023. The unanimous verdict came after about six hours of deliberation spread over two days.
- Jun 29
Spain faces Austria in World Cup last 32 as Canada becomes first to reach round of 16
After winning Group H, Spain will meet Austria in the round of 32 on 2 July in Los Angeles, with Portugal or Croatia possibly waiting in the last 16.
