Brazil and Germany Target World Cup Last 16; Netherlands to Clash with Morocco

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and Norway's Viktor Hovland will face off in a playoff on Monday morning to determine the winner of the PGA Tour Travelers Championship after tying at 21-under par 259.

Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro urges his team to seize the moment as they prepare to face Germany in a pivotal World Cup match.

Stephen Eustaquio's stoppage-time goal secured a 1-0 victory for Canada over South Africa, propelling the co-hosts into the World Cup last 16 for the first time in their history.

England's Test captain Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from international cricket.

BIIT Model School and College of Bogura emerged victorious in the Prime Bank School Cricket tournament, defeating Rajshahi Loknath High School by 91 runs in the final held at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has apologised to the nation following the country's premature exit from the World Cup at the group stage.

Bangladesh's hopes of closing their Women's T20 World Cup campaign with a victory ended in heartbreak as South Africa secured a four-wicket win with four balls to spare in a Group-stage match at Lord's today.

Bangladesh suffered a dramatic batting collapse, being bowled out for just 140 in their first innings against Zimbabwe on the opening day of the one-off Test at Harare Sports Club.

Co-hosts Canada and South Africa will both make World Cup history when they meet in the opening game of the knockout round on Sunday.

Zimbabwe won the toss and decided to bowl first against Bangladesh in the one-off Test at Harare Sports Club.

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored second-half goals as England defeated Panama 2-0 to reach the last 32 of the World Cup.

Algeria and Austria played to a thrilling 3-3 draw, advancing both teams to the last 32 of the World Cup while Iran was eliminated.

Australia and Vanuatu have signed an agreement that prohibits the establishment of a foreign military base on the Pacific island.

Pakistan has carried out airstrikes in Afghanistan, targeting militants in response to recent attacks.

China has added 20 Japanese entities, including the National Institute for Defense Studies, to a blacklist aiming to block the export of dual-use items.

Top EU trade official Maros Sefcovic and Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao meet in Brussels to discuss mounting trade tensions.

The Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron, sacred to Jews, Muslims, and Christians, stands as a poignant symbol of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The critical 72-hour window for rescuing survivors of Venezuela's devastating earthquakes has passed, with the death toll nearing 1,500.

The United States and Iran have agreed to halt attacks and meet in Qatar to resolve their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz.

Eight government officials in Narsingdi, including the Assistant Commissioner (Land) of Narsingdi Sadar Upazila, have been served show-cause notices for being absent from their offices during a surprise inspection.

BNP lawmakers described the proposed national budget for FY2026-27 as 'time-befitting' during a parliamentary session.

Mymensingh Zila Parishad has announced a Tk 39.83 crore budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, aiming for comprehensive development and public welfare.

Social Welfare Minister Abu Zafar Md. Zahid Hossain emphasized that women's empowerment is essential for building climate-resilient societies in Bangladesh.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced a people-oriented, reform-based budget aimed at rebuilding the economy on a new foundation.

Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Hoque Milon placed the Public Examinations (Offences) (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in Parliament to tackle digital examination offences.

Germany recorded its highest-ever temperature of 41.7C on Sunday, breaking the previous day's record.

A shop in Rajshahi was fined Tk 4,000 by the Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) for selling cakes, pastries, and foreign chocolates without proper approval.

City Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain emphasizes the need for collective action to counter malicious attempts obstructing the city's development.

Oxfam has launched 'Bridge to Bangladesh,' a digital platform designed to connect the global Bangladeshi diaspora with the country's development priorities.

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Md Shafiqul Islam Khan Milton announced that the government is working to ensure that every child across the country receives Vitamin A Plus capsules under the National Vitamin A Plus Campaign-2026.