Ireland won the second T20 by one run over India, who did not give a debut to teen sensation Sooryavanshi. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/6/28/ireland-upstage-world-champions-india-to-win-t20-series-at-home?traffic_source=rss

This is the second World Cup that comes after deadly nationwide protests inside Iran, and the first one amid a war Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/6/28/heightened-emotions-in-iran-after-team-melli-knocked-out-of-world-cup?traffic_source=rss

Stephen Eustaquio scores in stoppage time as Canada win first knockout match in a World Cup. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/6/28/canada-score-late-to-beat-south-africa-and-reach-last-16-at-world-cup-2026?traffic_source=rss

US president threatens to 'militarily complete the job' as the US strikes Sirik and Qeshm Island over ship attacks. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/6/28/iran-war-live-trump-threatens-tehran-as-us-bombs-sirik-qeshm-for-2nd-day?traffic_source=rss

Anger is mounting in Venezuela after the military barred citizens from entering zones devastated by the earthquakes. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/6/28/anger-grows-in-venezuela-as-citizens-blocked-from-aiding-earthquake-rescue?traffic_source=rss

The attacks come after an alleged Iranian drone struck another commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/27/us-launches-second-night-of-strikes-against-iran-after-ship-struck-by-drone?traffic_source=rss

The US has struck Iran in retaliation for what it says was an Iranian attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/6/27/trump-justifies-strikes-on-iran-amid-ceasefire?traffic_source=rss

Newly released footage has exposed the series of lies that led UK police to arrest a dying stabbing victim. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/6/27/newly-released-video-exposes-henry-nowak-killers-lies?traffic_source=rss

Cape Verde's third draw gives them a second-place finish in Group H and pits them against the world champions in the knockouts. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/6/27/cape-verde-qualify-for-world-cup-round-of-32-set-up-date-with-argentina?traffic_source=rss

Cape Verdeans in Britain feeling ‘incredibly proud’ after team’s hard-fought draws against Spain and Uruguay World Cup live – latest updates For as long as she can remember, 13-year-old Lauryn struggled to find a map that included Cape Verde. Now, to her great delight, the tiny African island nation is finally centre stage. “Seeing our country shown across the world at the World Cup makes me feel incredibly proud,” Lauryn says. “After the first match, everyone was talking about Cape Verde. People saw the talent and the skill of our players.” Continue reading... Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/26/cape-verde-world-cup-run-delights-diaspora-community-uk

Sentencing of 27-year-old Sadia Moalim Ali condemned by former president and prime ministers as well as rights groups A rickshaw driver in Somalia has been sentenced to three years in prison for comments she made on social media, in a case that has caught the public’s attention and provoked outrage in the country. Sadia Moalim Ali, a 27-year-old nursing graduate, was originally charged with insulting government institutions and incitement to commit a crime, but convicted only of the former. Her sentence, immediately condemned as “fundamentally unjust”, was handed down on 25 June. Continue reading... Source: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jun/26/woman-sadia-moalim-ali-three-year-jail-sentence-somalia-online-comments-governement

Fears over ‘huge community transmission’ as modelling predicts thousands of deaths in DRC by September The whereabouts of almost 300 people who have tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is unknown, according to Africa’s top public health official. The humanitarian crisis amid the conflict in the affected areas means more than 1 million people are living in camps to which health workers have no access, Dr Jean Kaseya, director general of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said on Thursday. Continue reading... Source: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jun/26/whereabouts-of-nearly-300-people-with-ebola-unknown-in-drc

The UN says it is scaling up its response after twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/6/25/un-venezuela-earthquakes-will-deepen-already-severe-humanitarian-crisis?traffic_source=rss

The West Africans will face the second-place finisher between France and Norway in Group I on Tuesday in Texas. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/6/25/pepes-brace-sends-ivory-coast-to-first-knockouts-as-curacao-exit-world-cup?traffic_source=rss

Shafali Verma's half-century helps the 50-over world champions reach the target inside 17 overs at Old Trafford. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/6/25/india-defeat-bangladesh-to-maintain-womens-t20-world-cup-semifinal-bid?traffic_source=rss

Croatia are third in Group L, with England and Ghana on four points each, heading into the final round of matches. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/6/24/budimir-gives-croatia-a-1-0-win-to-eliminate-panama-from-the-world-cup?traffic_source=rss

US Senate votes to pause Iran war in rare rebuke to Trump Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/6/24/us-senate-votes-to-pause-iran-war-in-rare-rebuke-to-trump?traffic_source=rss

Residents in Damascus rejected US President Donald Trump's suggestion that Syria should confront Hezbollah in Lebanon. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/6/24/syrians-reject-trumps-call-for-syria-to-combat-hezbollah-in-lebanon?traffic_source=rss

The seven-time ladies' singles champion will make her Grand Slam return at Wimbledon, six years after her last appearance. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/6/21/serena-williams-to-play-womens-singles-at-wimbledon-as-wildcard-entrant?traffic_source=rss

Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah dedicated his life to documenting life in Gaza before he was killed by Israel. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/6/21/remembering-al-jazeera-cameraman-ahmed-wishahs-lifes-work?traffic_source=rss