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FIFA World Cup 2026 explained in maps and charts
Qualified teams, groups, schedule and snapshot of stadiums that will host World Cup matches.
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By the numbers: 100 days of the US-Israel war on Iran
From the human cost to the economy, Al Jazeera visualises how the US-Israel war on Iran has unfolded since February 28.
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Every world leader who has visited China in 2026 in one chart
China has hosted 26 leaders from 23 countries this year, underscoring its growing diplomatic and economic influence.
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How could El Nino reshape tropical storms around the world this year?
El Nino tends to reduce hurricanes in the Atlantic while increasing storms in the Pacific Ocean.
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A visual guide to Ethiopia’s ethnic groups and conflict areas
Ethiopia has faced near-continuous conflict since 2020, with fighting in Tigray, Oromia and Amhara.
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What’s inside the Kaaba and what covers it? The story of the Kiswah
At the heart of Hajj stands the Kaaba, draped in 670kg of silk and embroidered with 200kg of gold and silver thread.
Map quiz: How well do you know Africa’s 54 countries?This article will be opened in a new browser window
Drop a pin on the map for every location and see how close you get. Can you get a perfect score of 100?
Visit all the World Cup 2026 stadiumsThis article will be opened in a new browser window
The 2026 World Cup will be played across 16 stadiums: 11 in the United States, three in Mexico and two in Canada.
The untold mental trauma of living through the Malian warThis article will be opened in a new browser window
Malian refugees relive trauma as armed violence escalates.
The numbers behind global mental health and its different disorders
Nearly one in eight people in the world lives with a mental disorder, and one person dies by suicide every 43 seconds.
How the shape of a map can determine the US midterm elections
With less than six months to midterms, Al Jazeera explains how district boundaries may determine who controls the House.
