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Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has called for the death penalty for intentional arson after wildfires killed at least 12 people in the northeast. He also ordered compensation for victims and swift restoration of services.
At least 12 people were killed and 54 injured as wildfires swept through northeast Algeria amid a severe heatwave. Interior Minister Said Sayoud confirmed the toll across three provinces, with authorities evacuating dozens of families and firefighting efforts ongoing.
Algeria will teach English before French in primary schools for the first time starting in the 2026-2027 school year, marking a historic shift away from French influence amid strained relations. The move is part of President Tebboune's language reform, which has already expanded English in universities and public signage, though French retains a strong presence.
Morocco and Algeria both advanced to the WAFCON semifinals and won spots at the 2027 Women's World Cup, a historic first for two North African teams. Morocco beat South Africa 2-1 in Rabat, while Algeria came from behind to defeat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Casablanca.
A bus crash in northern Algeria killed at least 27 and injured 39 when the vehicle fell into a ravine. The government declared three days of national mourning as investigations continue.
Iran lost their chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after conceding a stoppage-time equalizer in a 1-1 draw against Algeria in Austria. The result leaves Iran third in Group C of the Asian qualifiers, with only two matches remaining and no realistic path to the finals.
Algeria came from behind to beat Jordan 2-1, eliminating the West Asian team from their debut World Cup. Second-half goals from Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri secured the win, also helping Argentina top Group J.
Algeria staged a dramatic second-half comeback to beat Jordan 2-1 in Group J on Monday. Goals from substitutes Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri overturned an early Jordan strike, eliminating their opponents and pushing Algeria to the brink of the 2026 World Cup knockout stage.
Defending champions Argentina begin their World Cup title defense against Algeria in Group J on Tuesday in Kansas City. Lionel Messi plays in his record sixth World Cup, while Algeria aims to spring an upset.
