Several leading Western countries are coming together in unusually sharp criticism of their ally Israel and its ground offensive in southern Lebanon. The civilian death toll is rising, and the number of refugees has exceeded one million people.
WorldAfter an opening loss to host nation Canada, Isabella Wranå and her team have won two straight at the World Curling Championships in Calgary.
SportsStrategic oil reserves in Asia and Oceania should be "immediately" released, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
BusinessCanada is too militarily dependent on the United States and needs to cooperate more with other allies, Mark Carney said at a summit in Oslo with Sweden and the other Nordic countries. This increases the chances for the Swedish Gripen when Canada replaces its fighter jets.
SwedenIran has asked FIFA to consider allowing Iran to play its World Cup matches in Mexico instead of the United States, German DPA reports.
FootballThe men's national team must win two playoff matches to reach the World Cup finals this summer. If Sweden fails, national team coach Graham Potter will still be allowed to continue - he has extended his contract until 2030. "It's a big day for me," says the 50-year-old, declining to discuss Sweden's injury crisis.
SportsAfter three straight wins, playoff-chasing Ottawa lost 2–3 in Montreal. Goalie Linus Ullmark allowed three goals on 23 shots.
SportsWestern members of the International Energy Agency (IEA) have agreed to release 400 million barrels of crude oil from their reserves to curb price increases amid the Iran war. The decision was unanimous.
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