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Israel's national basketball team opens training camp for its final two first-round World Cup qualifiers against Germany and Croatia, despite multiple absences due to injuries and NBA players not being released. Coach Ariel Beit Halachmi emphasizes preparation and confidence in his available players, while a recent loss to Croatia highlighted ongoing challenges.
Paraguay defeated four-time champions Germany 4-3 on penalties in the World Cup round of 32, after a 1-1 draw. The result eliminated Germany, which had never lost a World Cup penalty shootout before, and triggered a national holiday in Paraguay.
Gabriel Martinelli scored in the 95th minute as Brazil edged Japan 2-1 in the World Cup round of 32. Casemiro had equalised after Japan's Kaishu Sano opened the scoring, and Brazil now face the Ivory Coast or Norway in the last 16.
As a global housing crisis deepens, affecting billions, governments in the US, Europe, and the UK are taking steps to address affordability. Al Jazeera reports on the scale of the problem, the policy responses, and the debate over whether housing is a basic need or a financial asset.
Brazil defeated Japan 2-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 in Houston, with goals from Casemiro and Gabriel Martinelli. Japan's Kaishu Sano had opened the scoring. Brazil will face either Norway or Côte d'Ivoire in the last 16.
The Dutch government has pledged continued military aid to Ukraine through 2029, with annual funding of €3 billion, while Dutch officials urge Ukraine to respect international humanitarian law. Russian officials criticize the aid as prolonging the conflict.
Both sides arrive in form. Al Jazeera and France 24 preview the match, with coaches Koeman and Ouahbi offering their takes on the tie.
Canada secured a historic 1-0 victory over South Africa in Los Angeles, with captain Stephen Eustaquio scoring deep into stoppage time. The win sends Canada to the World Cup Round of 16 for the first time, where they will face the winner of the Netherlands-Morocco match.
The 2026 World Cup knockout stage kicks off with South Africa vs Canada, while Brazil, Germany, and the Netherlands play on Monday. Canada celebrated a historic first knockout win, Iran exited heartbreakingly, and South Korea's coach resigned.
Stephen Eustáquio's stoppage-time goal gave Canada a 1-0 win over South Africa in the World Cup round of 32, sending the co-hosts into the last 16 for the first time. Canada will face the winner of the Netherlands-Morocco clash, while South Africa exits with pride despite the loss.
Rescue teams in Venezuela race against time to find survivors of twin earthquakes that struck the northern coast, with the death toll nearing 1,500 and tens of thousands reported missing. International teams have joined the effort, while the government faces criticism over its response amid a deep economic crisis.
Stephen Eustaquio's stoppage-time strike gave Canada a 1-0 win over South Africa, sending the co-hosts to the World Cup last 16 for the first time. South Africa's historic knockout debut ended in heartbreak despite a defiant defensive display.
Canada reached the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup for the first time after Stephen Eustaquio's 92nd-minute goal beat South Africa. Earlier, Canada recorded their first ever World Cup win with a 6-0 victory over Qatar, as Jonathan David scored a hat trick. Coaches, players and political leaders celebrated the historic achievement.
Ryu Hae-ran won her first LPGA major at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, coming from 10 strokes back after the first round to win by two. The victory moves her to No. 7 in the world rankings, while runner-up Yoon Ina climbs to a career-high No. 17.
Australia defeated India by six wickets at Lord's to reach the Women's T20 World Cup semifinals, with Ellyse Perry and Ash Gardner both scoring half-centuries. India's defeat ended their tournament, while South Africa and England will contest the other semifinal.
Australia knocked India out of the Women's T20 World Cup with a six-wicket win at Lord's, powered by half-centuries from Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner. India's 170 for 4 proved insufficient as the champions chased down 171 in 19 overs, a result that also confirmed South Africa's semi-final place.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered the Round of 16, with 16 teams advancing from the group stage. Al Jazeera provides the full schedule and highlights Cape Verde's historic debut, while Dawn reports on the co-hosts' success, including Mexico ending a 40-year knockout win drought.
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten formally apologized for the systemic mistreatment of Moluccan veterans and their families, unveiling a monument in Rotterdam. While some welcomed the recognition, others criticized it as overdue and demanded concrete action.
A severe heatwave across Europe has broken new temperature records in Germany, Denmark, and the Czech Republic, while authorities warn of major health impacts. The death toll has risen in Spain and France, and public events have been cancelled due to health risks.
South Africa reached the World Cup knockout stages for the first time, but a defeat to Canada ended their run and the career of coach Hugo Broos, who had announced his retirement months earlier. The 74-year-old Belgian guided the team to a historic group-stage breakthrough before Sunday's last-32 exit.