Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-06-26

The Aftermath of Venezuela’s Earthquakes

Adriana Loureiro Fernandez, a photographer for The New York Times, describes the scene on the ground after the Venezuelan earthquakes.

nytimes.com

Marina Mabrey ties WNBA scoring record with 53 points; Tempo rout Sparks

Toronto's Mabrey matches A'ja Wilson and Liz Cambage for the league's scoring record in 125-97 win for her team.

aljazeera.com

Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1, enter World Cup knockouts as group winners

Netherlands top Group F with seven points and will face Morocco in the round of 32 in Monterrey on Monday.

aljazeera.com

Hundreds trapped beneath buildings a day after Venezuela’s twin earthquakes

Emergency crews are racing to rescue hundreds trapped under collapsed buildings after earthquakes struck Venezuela.

aljazeera.com

Elanga earns Sweden spot in World Cup knockouts with Japan draw

Anthony Elanga's stunning equaliser booked Sweden's spot in the World Cup knockout stages after a 1-1 draw with Japan, who also go through as the second-placed team in Group F.

skysports.com

Rescues and prayers a day after Venezuelan earthquakes

The BBC's Vanessa Silva reports from Caracas as the city faces the aftermath of back-to-back tremors.

co.uk

Japan draw 1-1 with Sweden at World Cup to finish second in Group F

Goals from Daizen Maeda and Anthony Elanga were enough to see both teams through to the Round of 32.

aljazeera.com

Japan and Sweden draw takes both into last 32

Daizen Maeda's smart finish to Japan's team goal is cancelled out by Anthony Elanga's long-range strike as Sweden fight back in a 1-1 draw that takes both sides through to the World Cup knockout st...

co.uk

France seizes fifth Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker linked to Ukraine war

France seizes fifth Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker linked to funding Ukraine war.

aljazeera.com

Who will control Africa’s AI infrastructure, and at what cost?

Data centres and AI systems are expanding across Africa, bringing new pressure on energy and resources.

aljazeera.com

Anthropic Thinks Its Own Success Is Key to Making AI Safe

Anthropic's critics argue it's rapidly accumulating power. The company says that's what responsible AI development looks like.

wired.com

'Oh my word!' - Elanga 'stunner' draws Sweden level

Anthony Elanga scores a brilliant curling effort from the edge of the area to draw Sweden level with Japan in their FIFA World Cup Group F match at Dallas Stadium.

co.uk

Plan Intl: ‘Mental health impact of Venezuelan quakes can last for years’

Plan International said children and young people must be at the centre of Venezuela's earthquake response.

aljazeera.com

Beccacece goes from brink to World Cup history with Ecuador

Sebastian Beccacece was on the verge of losing his job as Ecuador head coach as the clock ticked down against Germany - now he has a last-32 match to look forward to.

co.uk

Iran war live: Israel attacks Lebanon as Netanyahu says troops to stay

Israeli leader says military to stay in occupied areas of southern Lebanon 'as long as necessary', despite US-Iran deal.

aljazeera.com