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Hamas says it will not hand over its weapons right now, resisting ongoing disarmament demands and stating that the ultimate fate of its military arsenal will be decided following comprehensive discussions with other Palestinian factions.Husam Badran, a member of the Hamas political bureau, spoke exclusively to Al Jazeera about the group’s vision for a long-term ceasefire in Gaza [Mohammad Mansour/Al Jazeera]In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, Husam Badran, a member of the Hamas political bureau, offered an inside look into the group’s proposed solutions to the stalled negotiations, introducing the concept of a long-term hudna (truce).“When this Palestinian committee…
Farrell said he was “incredibly proud to continue this journey” with Ireland. “It is a privilege to work with such a talented group of players and staff, and to represent the supporters whose passion and unwavering support drive this team forward and inspire us every time we take the field,” he said.”What excites me most is the increasing strength and investment in pathways and the quality of talent coming through.”There is a real confidence in the system that has been built across the provinces and age-grade programmes, and I believe with sustained effort that the best is yet to come.”IRFU…
“A lot of people were disappointed with me coming to Yorkshire, but if you can change the mind of one person you’ve done a great job.”Yorkshire have been doing a great job, so why not be part of that? There might be people from the same background as me, a South Asian background, who were probably hesitant to come and be themselves and play, and I don’t want anyone to ever think that.”Performing for the team and helping to encourage inclusivity went hand in hand, he said. “My main job is to perform and do well for the county, and…
A record 48 teams will contest this summer’s World Cup, with 12 groups making up the first stage of the tournament.Twelve seeded teams are spread out across the groups, including the three host nations and eight top-ranked countries. The four highest-ranked teams – Spain, Argentina, France and England – were placed in separate sections, or quadrants, of a new tennis-style seeded tournament bracket.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listFIFA said the top four nations, if they finish first in their respective round-robin groups, will avoid each other until the semifinals.The top two teams from each group will automatically proceed…
With less than a week to go until the FIFA World Cup 2026 begins, the buzz around football’s most prestigious tournament is growing.The monthlong spectacle, featuring the best talent, will be the longest and biggest edition in the tournament’s 96-year history.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listAhead of the 2026 World Cup, Al Jazeera takes a look at the top five key talking points:World Cup across three countries, in a firstAll men’s World Cup editions between 1930, the inaugural tournament, and the last one in 2022, were held in a single host nation, barring 2002 when Japan and South Korea…
When Iran qualified for the FIFA World Cup last March, the men’s national team didn’t expect their participation to hinge on visas being granted by hosts, the United States, only at the last moment – if at all.Nor did Iranian fans eager to support Team Melli expect to be banned from entry by the US. President Donald Trump signed an executive order last June halting visa issuance to a handful of countries, including Iran, which the US designated a “state sponsor of terrorism”.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listPerhaps most unanticipated for Iranians was that the host nation of…
Arsenal’s Declan Rice, Gabriel and David Raya have been nominated for the Professional Footballers’ Association men’s player of the year award alongside Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City duo Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki.Earlier this month, Fernandes, 31, won the Football Writers’ Association’s men’s footballer of the year award.That award is often an indicator of who is the frontrunner to be named the PFA player of the year.The Portugal midfielder registered a record 21 Premier League assists to help United finish third.Midfielder Rice, defender Gabriel and goalkeeper Raya were all key players for Arsenal, who won the Premier League…
Manchester City duo Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw and Yui Hasegawa have been shortlisted for the Professional Footballers Association’s Women’s Player of the Year award.Shaw, who was named the Football Writers’ Association Women’s Footballer of the Year in May, scored a league-high 21 goals in 22 league matches as Manchester City won the WSL title for the second time. Japan’s Hasegawa was another key figure for City, who also won the FA Cup.Arsenal’s Alessio Russo, who finished second to Shaw in the Golden Boot competition for leading scorer, is joined on the shortlist by fellow England internationals Lauren James (Chelsea) and Jess…
Satrapi’s autobiographical graphic novel was born from her experiences of the Islamic revolution and war with Iraq.Published On 5 Jun 20265 Jun 2026French-Iranian author and film director Marjane Satrapi has died at the age of 56.Best known for her autobiographical graphic novel Persepolis, which she later directed as a film, Satrapi’s passing was announced on Thursday by French President Emmanuel Macron’s office.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listHer family said in a statement sent to the AFP news agency that Satrapi had died of “sadness” a little over a year after the death of her husband, Mattias Ripa.Macron paid…
Following his run topping display at the IPL, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is being lined up as India’s youngest player.Published On 5 Jun 20265 Jun 2026The 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is likely to be named in India’s T20 squad, while skipper Suryakumar Yadav could get the axe when selectors meet on Saturday.Sooryavanshi had a stellar Indian Premier League (IPL) for Rajasthan Royals, finishing top of the batting charts with 776 runs, including a hundred and five half-centuries.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listIt is understood that the left-handed opener is in line to be picked for two T20 matches in…