Can governments fix the global housing crisis?
From city skyscrapers to sprawling slums, a roof over your head has never been harder to afford.

From city skyscrapers to sprawling slums, a roof over your head has never been harder to afford.


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England Test captain Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket after the ongoing Test match against New Zealand.
Lionel Messi scored his sixth goal of the 2026 World Cup, Harry Kane sent England top of their group, and Iran exited.

Bodycam video showing a van driver offering an armed officer a lift to catch a fleeing suspect has gone viral in the UK.
The world number one is in a group of players seeking a greater prize return at Grand Slams.
Several countries, including the UK and Germany, have posted record June temperatures, with deaths reported in France.
Al Jazeera’s Samantha Johnson looks at why Africa boycotted the 1966 World Cup.
A nation used to cold, rainy weather is starting to discuss the value of overhauling its systems.
Shafali Verma’s half-century helps the 50-over world champions reach the target inside 17 overs at Old Trafford.

Andreas Krieg said Iran possesses sufficient geographic and military leverage in the Strait of Hormuz.

Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen explains how the HPV vaccine changes the way we think about cancer.