Leandro Paredes banned for 10 games as FIFA suspends three Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle with Spain.By The Associated PressPublished On 21 Aug 202621 Aug 2026FIFA banned three Argentina players, including a 10-match suspension for midfielder Leandro Paredes, for striking Spain opponents moments after losing the

Russian ballistic missile attacks have begun to cause record civilian deaths in Ukrainian cities without any Patriot interceptors to stop them, but Ukraine’s long-range strikes have destroyed Russian fuel supplies.With the Russian economy struggling, a top expert warned that social unrest could unfold in a matter of time – and

For years, the day in Kulak ended when the generator powered down. Like thousands of villages across Iraq, this small farming community in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region lived to the faltering rhythm of an erratic power supply: a few hours of electricity, then the water pumps stopped, refrigerators warmed and

The all-British, much anticipated boxing showdown between Fury and Joshua was scheduled for November.Published On 21 Aug 202621 Aug 2026Former world heavyweight champion Tyson ⁠⁠Fury has said his long-awaited boxing showdown with fellow Briton Anthony Joshua “doesn’t look like it’s going to happen”, accusing his rival and promoter

Enzo Maresca replaced Pep Guardiola between seasons, but says Man City may need patience before more trophies arrive.Published On 21 Aug 202621 Aug 2026Enzo Maresca insists he can replicate Manchester City’s success under Pep Guardiola if he is given time to handle the “big changes” at the club.Maresca

FIFA and CAF provides more than $1m a year to Djibouti’s federation, who have had allegations made about use of funds.Published On 21 Aug 202621 Aug 2026The tiny Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti is embroiled in a football corruption row after a government audit accused its federation,

The US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, has indicated a change in US strategy towards Iran, focusing on economic isolation rather than ‘large scale US attacks’. Al Jazeera’s Mohammad Saleh has the latest.Published On 21 Aug 202621 Aug 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Google

One person has been taken into custody after the attack at a high school in Fagersta, local authorities said.Published On 21 Aug 202621 Aug 2026A person armed with a sword has injured several people in an attack at a school in central Sweden, authorities have said.“An assailant armed

United States President Donald Trump has threatened a crushing financial campaign against Iran, which he has referred to as “economic D-Day”, as the war on Tehran continues to drag on.But on Thursday, the first casualty appeared to be US markets.Recommended Stories

Epidemic in DR Congo remains out of control amid conflict, funding shortages and attacks on health workers and facilities.Published On 21 Aug 202621 Aug 2026The Ebola virus continues spreading “exponentially” in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the United Nations has warned.Sounding the alarm that the outbreak

Liverpool’s new Spanish boss is tasked with making the club title challengers again, but he faces a number of issues.New Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola will hope his brand of high-octane attacking football can banish memories of an expensive squad that wildly underperformed in their title defence last season and

In Gaza, weddings offer Palestinian families a brief escape from Israel’s genocidal war as generations gather to celebrate with music, dance, and Dabke. Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud attended one.Published On 21 Aug 202621 Aug 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Google