Algeria

Deadly Algeria orphanage fire caused by air conditioner, police say

Police officers stand guard at the entrance of an orphanage following a fire in the Mohammadia suburb of Algiers on July 16, 2026.

Fire at Algerian orphanage kills 11, injures 19

Police stand guard after a fire affected an orphanage in the Algiers suburb of Mohammadia, Algeria, on July 16.

‘VAR-gentina?’: Conspiracy theories swirl ahead of World Cup semi-finals

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 07: Referee Francois Letexier shows a yellow card to Hossam Hassan, Head Coach of Egypt, during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium on July 07, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. Buda Mendes/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Buda Mendes / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Algeria reopens airspace to Malian flights, state media says

Switzerland expect toughest challenge yet from Colombia in World Cup last 16

The world’s oceans experienced their hottest June on record and could set fresh highs in the months ahead.

Manzambi the man to watch as Swiss take on Colombia

Jul 2, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi (9) dribbles the ball during the first half against Algeria during a Round of 32 match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup at BC Place Vancouver. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-Imagn Images

Al-Ahli part ways with Mahrez

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Switzerland v Algeria - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - July 2, 2026 Algeria's Riyad Mahrez applauds fans after the match following their elimination from the World Cup REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

Swiss steel sees off Algeria World Cup challenge, says coach Murat Yakin

Switzerland coach Murat Yakin during their 2-0 World Cup last-32 win over Algeria at BC Place in Vancouver on July 2.

Algeria coach says his team were punished heavily for mistakes against Swiss

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Switzerland v Algeria - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - July 2, 2026 Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic looks dejected after the match REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

Slick Switzerland sweep past Algeria into World Cup last 16

Switzerland’s Breel Embolo celebrates scoring their first goal.

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