FACTFLOW
Monday, 15 June 2026
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Global Edition
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Updated 05:25 CST
World
China's highest bridge brings tourists and internet access to remote communities
A link to the highway that cuts travel times from hours to just minutes, and a symbol of a flow of investment that has provided unprecedented access to high-speed internet in this remote region.
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Hamas says won’t surrender arms but only police will carry weapons in Gaza
Hamas official Husam Badran, in an exclusive interview, lays out what the group is ready to do ahead of Cairo talks.
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Shakira and Burna Boy opening World Cup in Mexico, Katy Perry headlines US
Katy Perry will front the opening US World Cup game, while Alanis Morissette and Michael Buble will open Canada's games.
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US-Iran war pushing millions into food crisis, warns UN
WFP warns that the war is causing substantial increases in food prices in a number of countries.
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Ranking the World Cup 2026 groups: Which teams are favourites to progress?
The first stage of the 2026 World Cup 2026 features 12 groups. We've ranked them and picked the favourites to advance.
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IAEA brokers Ukraine ceasefire to allow nuclear plant repairs
Concerns over the safety of the Zaporizhzhia plant, Europe's largest, have been rife throughout Russia's war on Ukraine.
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Zelenskyy asks Putin for meeting: What’s he offering, could Russia accept?
Russia and Ukraine have been holding peace talks since the war began in 2022, but with no concrete outcome.
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How the world failed a mother’s children, killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza
How the world failed a mother’s children, killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza
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Thousands protest in Albania over Kushner-linked resort project
Thousands protest in Albania over Kushner-linked resort project.
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US visa rejections, war on Iran keep fans away from World Cup
High visa application fees, equally high rejection rates, an unwelcoming America, and the war combine to deter fans.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 talking points: NFL-style half-time show, kits and more
Al Jazeera breaks down the key talking points ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 which kicks off next week.
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Iran beat Mali in final warm-up before heading to World Cup
Iran beat Mali in their final competitive match before departing for their Mexico base for the 2026 World Cup.
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US raises pressure on Cuba as it sanctions President Diaz-Canel
Measures come as Cuba continues to experience food shortages and blackouts.
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Sooryavanshi in line for T20 call as India fast-track 15-year-old to top
Following his run topping display at the IPL, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is being lined up as India's youngest player.
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Putin says ‘too early’ to talk about staying in power until 2036
Putin says ‘too early’ to talk about staying in power until 2036.