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The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has concluded its national convention in Erfurt, re-electing Alice Weidel as co-leader and reaffirming its goal to govern. The party has also unveiled a hardline manifesto for Saxony-Anhalt, pledging to expel undocumented immigrants and reshape school curriculums, while protests against it continue.
The AfD concluded its party conference in Erfurt, confirming Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla as co-leaders amid protests and ahead of key regional elections. Weidel also called for the German government to resign, citing low approval ratings, and advocated EU reforms.
The FIFA World Cup round of 16 features high-stakes clashes, including Portugal vs Spain and USA vs Belgium. Opta supercomputer predictions favor Spain and Argentina, while England and Mexico prepare for a historic encounter. Neymar's retirement and FIFA's suspension decision add to the tournament drama.
France advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Paraguay, as Kylian Mbappe's penalty proved decisive. But the match was overshadowed by criticism of Paraguay's tactics, with former England players calling their behaviour a 'disgrace' and 'embarrassing.'
France edged Paraguay 1-0 in a tense Round of 16 match in Philadelphia, with Kylian Mbappé scoring the winning penalty. The win sets up a quarterfinal against Morocco and moves Mbappé level with Lionel Messi as the tournament's joint-top scorer.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 enters its knockout stage with the Round of 16 starting July 4. Al Jazeera previews key matchups including Canada vs Morocco, France vs Paraguay, and Portugal vs Spain.
Canada meet Morocco for a place in the World Cup quarterfinals, while Paraguay face France. Morocco are unbeaten in 33 matches, and Canada coach Jesse Marsch has called them an opponent with 'literally zero weaknesses'. Elsewhere, Jürgen Klopp has confirmed he is in talks to become Germany coach.
Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Erfurt, Germany, to block roads and disrupt the AfD party conference, which re-elected Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla as co-leaders. Police reported clashes and deployed batons, while the party opened its congress on time amid concerns about the AfD's rising popularity.
Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan dedicated the team's first World Cup knockout victory to the Palestinian people after a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Australia. Fans in Gaza celebrated the historic win amid the ruins of buildings, while Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi congratulated the team.
China has launched a second coast guard patrol east of Taiwan amid international concern. The operation follows a similar patrol in June, which Beijing says was a response to Japan-Philippines maritime boundary talks. Taiwan reports tracking Chinese vessels, while the US, UK, France, and Germany have expressed concerns.
Julian Nagelsmann has stepped down as Germany coach following the team's early World Cup exit, with the DFB confirming talks with Jurgen Klopp, who has signalled his willingness to take the role.
Naomi Osaka defeated Daria Kasatkina 6-1, 6-3 to reach the last 16 at Wimbledon for the first time. The four-time major winner also made headlines with her cultural fashion tribute, wearing a white kimono inspired by Japanese heritage and the film Kill Bill.
At least 3,700 excess deaths were recorded in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands during a late-June heat wave, with officials warning that figures are preliminary and likely to rise. France reported over 2,000 excess deaths, many among the elderly, while Belgium saw a 39% increase in mortality. The heat wave, described as the worst on record in Europe, has sparked political repercussions in France.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz defended his country's NATO defence spending after US President Donald Trump called past efforts 'ridiculous'. Merz said Germany is doubling its defence budget within four years, while NATO leaders prepare to meet in Ankara next week.
The World Meteorological Organization warns that El Nino will rapidly strengthen between July and September, increasing the risk of extreme weather worldwide. Meanwhile, over 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded in Europe amid a heatwave, and India faces a 40% monsoon deficit.
Germany's coalition government announced changes to sick-leave rules, requiring workers to obtain a doctor's note on the first day of illness and ending phone-based sick notes. The move, part of broader reforms, aims to reduce high absenteeism, drawing criticism from medical groups and sparking debate.
The UN Human Rights Council held an urgent debate on the deteriorating situation in Sudan's el-Obeid, where about 500,000 civilians face the threat of large-scale atrocities. UN rights chief Volker Turk warned of an unfolding catastrophe, while Save the Children reported the displacement of thousands of children and a cholera outbreak in the besieged city.
Julian Nagelsmann has resigned as Germany's head coach following the team's shock World Cup exit to Paraguay. The DFB confirmed his departure, along with his assistants, and has entered talks with Jürgen Klopp for the vacant position.
Authorities in Monaco have identified a woman as the main suspect in a parcel bombing that injured three members of the same family, reportedly targeting a Ukrainian-born businessman. The suspect has been spotted in Germany, and an arrest warrant with an Interpol red notice has been issued. French and Monégasque investigators are cooperating, ruling out terrorism and pursuing charges of attempted murder.
A punishing heatwave across Europe broke national June temperature records, with the UK experiencing its warmest June on record. The extreme heat led to school closures, infrastructure strain, and prompted climate experts to urge adaptation measures.