Lionel Messi to Begin on Bench for Argentina's Final Group Match Against Jordan

Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 to clinch first place in World Cup Group H.

Cape Verde, making their World Cup debut, will face reigning champions Argentina in the knockout rounds after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia.

Ousmane Dembele scored a hat-trick as France thrashed Norway 4-1 in the World Cup.

Senegal became the first African side to score five goals in a World Cup match, with Pape Gueye's double inspiring a 5-0 win over Iraq.

South Korea's chances of advancing in the World Cup are in serious doubt after a surprising 1-0 loss to South Africa.

American businesswoman Michele Kang has become the majority shareholder of French club Lyon.

Coach Tony Popovic believes Australia can achieve 'something special' after reaching the World Cup last 32 for only the third time in their history.

Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi, facing rape charges, has appealed to France's Court of Cassation after an appeals court upheld the trial order.

Japan's growth as a football nation is paying off at the World Cup, according to former coach Philippe Troussier.

Dhananjaya de Silva's 13th Test century steadied Sri Lanka's innings as they were dismissed for 308 on the first day of the first Test against the West Indies in Antigua.

Serena Williams will face Australia's Maya Joint in the first round as she returns to Wimbledon singles after a four-year hiatus.

Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland will face off in a crucial World Cup match as France takes on Norway.

Land Minister Mizanur Rahman Minu, MP, announced that the bicentennial celebration of Rajshahi Collegiate School in 2028 will be a historic reunion.

The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela has surged to 589, with thousands unaccounted for as international rescue teams join the desperate search for survivors.

State Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Sheikh Faridul Islam, stressed the essential role of the spirit of sacrifice in dedicating oneself to human welfare.

A discussion held today urged immediate action to reclaim the historic Ponkhiraj river and its canals to combat environmental degradation and waterlogging in Sonargaon.

Police in Khulna have apprehended three individuals allegedly associated with the Devil’s Breath syndicate.

Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu announced the government's initiative to simplify the licensing process for industries to foster new entrepreneurs and create an investment-friendly environment.

Police have arrested three members of the alleged 'Devil’s Breath' syndicate in Khulna.

State Minister for Land and Chattogram Hill Tracts Affairs Barrister Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin praised young artists for reflecting Bangladesh's identity and history through their works.

Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury announced the government's ongoing efforts to preserve grassroots-level culture and heritage.

On June 26, 2026, the Satkhira District BNP distributed free vegetables to over 300 destitute individuals as part of a humanitarian initiative.

Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) has been awarded for its significant contributions to anti-drug awareness and prevention.

The Bangladesh Coast Guard arrested 15 people and seized two dredgers and three bulkheads during a special operation against illegal sand extraction in the Tentulia River in Bhola district.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police have arrested a local leader of the currently banned Awami League in the capital's Mohammadpur area.

Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury has directed that development planning in the agriculture sector should involve local farmers to ensure practical, data-driven solutions.

A prolonged navigability crisis in the Meghna River continues to cause severe disruption on the Bhola-Lakshmipur water route.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman returned to Bangladesh on June 26, 2026, concluding his six-day maiden official overseas visit to China and Malaysia.

Torrential rains from severe tropical storm Mekkhala have killed at least two people in Taiwan and prompted evacuations in Japan as twin storms approach.

The United Nations has coordinated an international response to aid Venezuela after twin earthquakes struck the nation.