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Which teams are in the FIFA World Cup 2026, and who can still qualify?
Al Jazeera’s breakdown of the qualified teams, playoffs and shock omissions from the FIFA World Cup in North America.
WEDNESDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2025, 12:40

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Al Jazeera’s breakdown of the qualified teams, playoffs and shock omissions from the FIFA World Cup in North America.

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By acknowledging how empire deepened climate vulnerability, the African Court can do what the ICJ refused to.

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The Pentagon approves NASAMS deal as the US reiterates its ‘rock-solid’ commitment to Taipei’s security.
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South Africa
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.

South Africa
Two Inxiweni Primary staff members were shot dead by unknown gunmen while preparing for a meeting.

South Africa
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s trial continues today at the Durban High Court.

South Africa
Joburg says Solidarity’s M1 banner was removed for by-law violations, not because of the G20 Summit.

World
Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro has survived U.S. sanctions, economic meltdown and widespread protests. Now he faces a U.S. armada off his country’s coast, so how does he hang on to power?

World
NPR’s Leila Fadel asks a spokesperson for the Saudi Arabian embassy in Washington, D.C., whether Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sees his White House visit as a success.

World
Mohammad Akhlaq was lynched to death in 2015 over rumours that he had eaten beef.

World
The portrait of Austrian heiress Elisabeth Lederer was looted by the Nazis and almost destroyed.

Africa
The US-based Trinidadian rapper addressed the UN in New York alongside Trump administration officials, making claims that lack evidence.

Africa
Thousands of women have been raped in Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict, BBC Global Women finds.

Africa
Fight “day and night” to rescue the rest of the missing children, a top general tells soldiers.

Africa
Tanzania relies on foreign loans, but “what happened eroded our global credibility”, President Samia says.

Business
Modern Corporate Solutions mining analyst Peter Major stated that two men, Cyril Ramaphosa and Gwede Mantashe, have cost South Africa over half a million jobs.
Business

Business
Civil groups, unions and political parties are calling for the AARTO system to be scrapped, before the government has to learn another costly 10-year lesson on forcing unworkable systems on the South African public.

Business
Annual consumer inflation edged higher in October, putting pressure on expectations for interest rate cuts this week—though not unexpectedly.

Politics
Chief of Staff in the Police Ministry Cedrick Nkabinde is back again before the committee.

Politics
Brown Mogotsi told the Madlanga Commission he works as an undercover crime‑intelligence agent.

Politics
The call comes in the wake of efforts to renew the ANC and government as a whole.

Politics
Mogotsi has denied sending a message to Matlala about the disbandment of the PKTT.

Sport
Cheslin Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse are set to start in their 18th Test as a wing combination in this Saturday’s clash against Ireland.

Sport
A new central midfielder at Pirates.

Sport
Orlando Pirates only signed one striker this past transfer window but will they finally gert Andre de Jong from Stellies?

Sport
The Springboks are fully aware of the task that lies ahead of them as they prepare for a ‘grudge’ game against Ireland this Saturday.
Education
[Liberian Investigator] Nimba County District 9 Representative Taa Z. Wongbe has launched one of his district’s largest community-support initiatives yet, delivering more than US$25,000 in construction and rehabilitation materials to strengthen ongoing and upcoming projects across several administrative districts.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), Mr Eric Opoku, has urged schools across Ghana to introduce the concept of school farms.
Education
At Montclair State University in New Jersey, a departmental restructuring plan is igniting concerns about the future of the humanities.
Education
[Spotlight Initiative] Kampala — At a garage-turned-classroom on the edge of Kampala, girls and boys in purple overalls are busy fixing engines, welding metal and setting up water pipes. Smart Girls Foundation is a social enterprise supported by Spotlight Initiative that equips young people with vocational skills, mental health support and a future to believe in.

Lifestyle
Braai on a budget? Try these affordable braai tricks, including meat cuts, money-saving fuel tips and sides that make your braai go further.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Here’s why reigning Miss SA Qhawekazi Mazaleni will not be competing at the Miss Universe pageant this year.

Lifestyle
On the West Coast, a certain coastal town, which boasts spectacular beaches and vistas, has seen a massive surge in property prices.
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Science/Tech
With deep expertise and flexible integration, MSB helps partners manage enterprise connectivity securely and efficiently.
Science/Tech
Over the last 10 months, President Trump has become close with Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s chief executive, as the company’s chips have become a tool in trade and peace talks.

Science/Tech
Schools in the US are installing vape-detection tech in bathrooms to thwart student nicotine and cannabis use. A new investigation reveals the impact of using spying to solve a problem.

Science/Tech
Sorfequiline shows stronger action than existing treatments against illness that killed 1.23 million last year
A new treatment for tuberculosis could boost cure rates and shorten the time needed to treat the disease by months, trial results suggest.
Globally, an estimated 10.7 million people fell ill with TB last year and 1.23 million died from it.
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Motoring

Motoring
December and the festive season are times for giving, but motorists may need to dig deep into their pockets for fuel.

Motoring
Along with the newly launched updated Kiger, the freshened-up Captur will serve as replacement for the non-starting next generation Clio.
Motoring
Health
Some psychologists and parents argued that it risked glamorizing the condition, but one performer described the experience as empowering: “Onstage, I can be who I really am.”

Health
Dr Jilly O’Hagan says she is “hugely concerned” after three patients in her surgery received a late cancer diagnosis.

Health
Solicitors for more than 50 former patients of surgeon Kuldeep Stohr write to Wes Streeting.

Health
The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.
Nature
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.