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South Africa and Sweden reach last-16 at women's World Cup

Thembi Kgatlana scored in second-half stoppage time to send South Africa past Italy from Group G and into the last-16 at the women's World Cup for the first time. Sweden, who beat Argentina 2-0 claimed the pool with maximum points.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 2, 2023

South Africa make Women’s World Cup history with last-gasp win over Italy

Kgatlana’s late strike sends South Africa into the knockout round for first time, setting up tie with the Netherlands.

Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2023

Women’s World Cup 2023 LIVE: Result and reaction after Jamaica advance to stun Brazil

Jamaica 0-0 Brazil (FT): South Americans suffer shock exit as Reggae Girlz advance to knockout stages for the first time; France top Group F after 6-3 win over Panama

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023

The USWNT’s Road to the World Cup Final Just Got a Lot Rockier

After a disappointing second-place finish in Group E, the U.S. will have to face several contenders if it hopes to win a third straight title.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 1, 2023

Swedish PM says outsiders are using country’s freedoms to spread hate

Acts such as the Qur’an burning protests were dragging Sweden into international conflicts, says Ulf Kristersson

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2023

Women’s World Cup: Who do United States play next?

The United States will likely play Sweden in their last-16 match after finishing second in their Women’s World Cup group.

Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2023

Who and when do England play next? Lionesses route to the World Cup final

England are through to the World Cup quarter-finals after beating Nigeria on penalties

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023

‘Word of God’: Why Muslims are opposed to the burning of the Quran

The Quran is Islam’s holy book, the primary source of guidance and law for Muslims across the world.

Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2023

Denmark seeks to legally prevent burnings of Quran or other religious scriptures

Denmark’s foreign minister says the government will seek to make it illegal to desecrate the Quran or other holy books in front of foreign embassies

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2023

Denmark to seek legal means to prevent Quran burnings

Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen says gov’t will consider possibility of intervening in ‘special situations’.

Al Jazeera · Jul 30, 2023