Al Jazeera looks into the origins and history of the debate around the name of the 'beautiful game'.
Ecuador's Enner Valencia became the leading scorer at this World Cup, bagging a goal in 1-1 draw with the Netherlands.
US President Joe Biden pushes assault weapon ban in wake of Virginia massacre that left six people dead this week.
More than 21,000 victims of kidnapping have been connected to the former rebel group, which demobilised in 2017.
A protected site on paper, the Cerron Grande reservoir is one of Central America's most polluted bodies of water.
Cody Gakpo put the Netherlands a goal up after just six minutes, but Enner Valencia equalised early in the second half.
Host nation Qatar are dangerously close to being eliminated from the World Cup after the loss to Senegal.
Canadian prime minister says convoy presented 'threats of serious violence', justifying use of Emergencies Act.
Imran Khan and his supporters are to rally in Rawalpindi on Saturday after Khan was hurt in an attack on a party march.
The conviction is the first of ex-British army personnel for historic offences in Northern Ireland during the Troubles.
VP Saulos Chilima is accused of accepting money and other items in exchange for awarding government contracts.
Many on the far right and some on the left rejected the symbolic move to declare Moscow as a terrorist regime.
Goals by Boulaye Dia, Famara Diedhiou and Bamba Dieng give victory to Senegal; Mohammed Muntari scores for the hosts.
Facing elimination, Iran were almost unrecognisable from the side beaten 6-2 by England in their opener.
Efforts by Gautam Adani, Asia’s richest man, to buy NDTV triggered debate over press freedom
PM Trovoada says at least six people detained after overnight attack, including National Assembly's former president.
The lawsuit comes as Sweden's new right-wing government faces mounting criticism over lacklustre climate goals.
Cheshmi and Rezaeian score for Iran in stoppage time, turning the game as Iran went on to defeat Wales 2-0.
Government commits to 'zero tolerance' approach as it urges world athletics governing body not to ban its athletes.
This past Monday morning, Israel killed Mahmoud al-Saadi on his way to school. We should not forget him and how he died.
Azerbaijan's leader says Macron cannot take part in the peace talks with Armenia after 'insulting' Baku.
Iran's presence at the World Cup has brought more attention to the country where anti-government protests continue.
Record spike in COVID infections for the second day in a week forces mass testing in Nanjing amid sweeping restrictions.
Late goals by Roozbeh Cheshmi and Ramin Rezaeian give Iran crucial victory.
We cannot tackle climate change, and save our collective future, while increasing military spending.
