The Australian netball team, the Diamonds, won a bronze medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, defeating England 65-80, less than 20 hours after a heartbreaking semifinal loss to Jamaica. Despite the disappointment, the team expressed pride and hope for netball's growth and potential inclusion in the Brisbane Olympics.
Day nine of the Commonwealth Games saw Australian sprinter Chloe Mannix-Power surprised by her parents, Prince George appear bored at cycling, Jamaica upset Australia's Diamonds in netball, and Jemima Montag win race walk gold with a "selfish" tactic.
Australia's netball team, the Diamonds, suffered a historic 46-45 loss to Jamaica in the Commonwealth Games semifinal, missing the gold medal match for the first time. The defeat, sealed by Sophie Dwyer's missed shot, highlighted team errors and controversial coaching decisions by Stacey Marinkovich.
Jamaica secured a historic 46-45 victory over defending champions Australia in the Commonwealth Games netball semi-final, reaching the final for the first time. England lost 61-54 to New Zealand, setting up a Jamaica vs. New Zealand final and an England vs. Australia bronze match.
Australian athletes have achieved significant success at a multi-sport event in Glasgow, with Claudia Marcks winning silver in track cycling, Keishin Ochi and Saya Middleton securing bronze and silver respectively in judo, and Eve Bryson claiming bronze in boxing, adding to a bronze for Georgia Baker in track cycling.
O Festival Comidas e Músicas do Mundo acontece neste fim de semana na Praça Charles Miller, em São Paulo, reunindo mais de 400 pratos e a cultura de 60 países, com entrada gratuita e apresentações musicais e culturais para o público.
Southwest Airlines flight attendant Lorenzo Thompson, a Jamaican national, was detained by ICE in Nashville on July 14 for allegedly overstaying a six-month visa from 2021. His friend Kristin Foster states he has a valid work visa and a pending asylum case due to life-threatening abuse in Jamaica.
Australian sprinter Torrie Lewis broke her own national 100m record, clocking 11.04 seconds and defeating five-time Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah at the Tipos PTS meet in Slovakia. This achievement provides perfect preparation for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
A agenda cultural do Pará entre 9 e 12 de julho oferece festivais de verão, shows nacionais e internacionais, teatro, exposições e gastronomia. Destaques incluem o Festival Pé na Areia, Studio Pub Rock Festival com Massacration, Torresmofest e The Gladiators.
Stephen Francis, cofundador del MVP Track & Field Club y figura clave en el desarrollo del atletismo jamaicano, especialmente en velocidad, falleció a los 64 años. Entrenó a campeones como Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Asafa Powell y Shericka Jackson, demostrando el potencial local.
Mark Nelson, a Jamaican national who has lived in the UK for over 20 years, faces deportation despite having British children and a partner. Arrested at a Home Office reporting centre, Nelson, who previously served a sentence for growing cannabis, reports severe mental health deterioration and distress over separation from his family.
Um vídeo criado com inteligência artificial que transforma Neymar Jr. em versões inspiradas em 19 nacionalidades viralizou nas redes sociais, ultrapassando 18 milhões de visualizações no Instagram.
Jamaica will formally petition King Charles III in September to seek legal guidance on its claim for reparations from Britain for slavery. The petition, to be lodged with the Privy Council, questions the legality of forced African transport and Britain's obligation to provide restitution.
A reappraisal of Lee "Scratch" Perry's eccentric genius is underway, five years after his death. His unique approach to music production, from the Black Ark studio to unconventional methods, revolutionized reggae and dub, influencing artists worldwide. Books and reissues highlight his lasting impact.
Brasília oferece um fim de semana repleto de lazer com shows de Djavan, Emicida e Mano Brown, o 14º Festival do Japão, Fest Drag no CCBB, Feira Panela Candanga, Festival Reggae Raízes e outras atrações culturais e gastronômicas de 26 a 28 de julho.
Senegal faces Norway in a crucial World Cup qualifier, with African performance at the tournament under scrutiny. Despite increased representation, many African teams have struggled, highlighting a need for strong performances to justify expanded slots.
Em outubro de 1973, a Seleção Gaúcha de Futebol realizou uma excursão pela América Latina e enfrentou o Haiti em duas ocasiões, com uma vitória e uma derrota por 1x0 para cada lado. Na época, o país caribenho vivia sob a ditadura de Jean Claude Duvalier.
O chefe da ONU, António Guterres, alertou que metade dos membros de gangues no Haiti são crianças, e que a violência levou 1,5 milhão de pessoas a fugir. Ele criticou a "indiferença" internacional diante da crise, que é uma das piores do mundo.
Researchers are testing a geoengineering method in Cambridge Bay, Canada, to refreeze Arctic sea ice. The Real Ice project pumps ocean water onto the ice surface, thickening it and reflecting more sunlight. While controversial, it's a research effort to explore potential solutions to climate change.
A Jamaican man convicted of a sex offense involving an underage girl in the US has won a UK Court of Appeal hearing for his bid to enter the country to join his wife and daughter. The court ordered a fresh hearing, citing concerns over his past behavior and candor.
Jamaica is in discussions with the U.S. to accept up to 25 third-country deportees every two weeks under a new agreement. The move, confirmed by National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang, has drawn criticism from the opposition.
Nicole Austin is cultivating white velvet okra on a Toronto rooftop, connecting African, Caribbean, and Southern US food histories. This heirloom variety, once overlooked, is now part of an initiative fostering food sovereignty and cultural relevance for Black communities in Toronto.
Noah Lyles set a new 150m world record of 14.67 seconds at the Golden Spike meet in Ostrava. Australian sprinter Gout Gout finished third in a national record of 14.96, improving on his previous Diamond League performance.
Jamaican activists are fighting against "plantation tourism," where luxury all-inclusive resorts lock locals out of beaches like Mammee Bay. They argue this model, rooted in colonial land ownership, benefits elites while denying communities access to vital social, economic, and spiritual spaces.
