News from the Islamic world and beyond- Portugal, Norway book qualification spots at 2026 FIFA World CupPortugal recovered from shock loss to Ireland on Thursday to qualify, while Norway is through for first time since 1998.
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- ‘No’ vote leads in Ecuador referendum on hosting foreign military basesCount of a third of ballots show 60 percent rejection of the proposal to host foreign military bases.
- Dozens killed in DR Congo after bridge collapses at copper, cobalt mineDeaths came after miners rushed a makeshift bridge at the Kalando mine in southeastern Lualaba province, official says.
- Sinner defeats Alcaraz to repeat as ATP Finals championJannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz for just the second time this year and defended his ATP Finals crown in Turin.
- Chile faces presidential run-off between leftist Jara and far-right’s KastChile’s presidential appears is headed to a December run-off after leading candidates fail to gain majority votes.
- DR Congo shock Nigeria on penalties to win African World Cup playoffsDR Congo reach inter-confederation playoffs for 2026 World Cup after beating Nigeria on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
- Portugal, Norway book qualification spots at 2026 FIFA World Cup