The French army’s illegal use of chemical weapons in Algeria’s war of independence, as revealed by testimony and documents.
![Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan met with Libyan National Army Deputy Commander General Saddam Haftar in Ankara. [Handout/Turkish MInistry of Foreign Affairs]](https://aljazeeranews-mggx1uo47w.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/G6M_WQJWQAAIQcL-1784453011.jpeg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Post-Hirak distrust, candidate exclusions and political apathy are expected to drive low turnout.
Algeria holds legislative elections amid debates over reform, turnout and political stability.
One of football’s biggest scandals changed the World Cup forever.
Arab fans have come together in New York to show support for all Arab teams at the World Cup.
Goals from Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri steer Algeria to a dramatic second-half comeback in Group J.
Hat-trick hero Lionel Messi back in action for Argentina as they look to take a huge step towards the knockout stages.
Argentina open defence of their World Cup crown with a Lionel Messi-inspired 3-0 win against Algeria at 2026 edition.
Superstar Lionel Messi is back for a sixth World Cup and leads Argentina into their group match debut against Algeria.
Political issues continue to dominate the build-up, with the US-Israel war on Iran overshadowing the World Cup.
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