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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Tunisia play the Netherlands, who are top of the group, at the same time.

    Tunisia out of World Cup after thumping defeat by Japan
  3. Joy Online

    Scotland or Germany could face the Netherlands in the last 16, Morocco would fancy their chances of another deep run, while the United States, if they can maintain their momentum, have a shot at reaching at least the quarter-finals.

    How does qualification for the World Cup knockout stage work?
  4. Business & Financial Times

    He later pursued postgraduate studies in agricultural planning and agricultural economics in the Netherlands and at the University of London, laying the foundation for a remarkable international career.

    A life of service: Why Hackman Owusu-Agyemang still inspires
  5. Joy Online

    Ghana has secured commitments from several European countries to return looted cultural artefacts and support efforts toward reparatory justice, with the Netherlands announcing plans to return 2,000 artefacts catalogued in its possession.

    Dutch to return 2,000 artefacts to Ghana as Reparatory Justice Conference secures major commitments
  6. The Chronicle

    Two players who made positive impacts in Sweden’s 5-1 demolition of Tunisia in their 2026 World Cup opener have taken different approaches to their preparations for the upcoming Group F match against the Netherlands on Saturday, 20th June (19:00 CEST).

    Isak trains alone as Sweden step up preparations for Netherlands
  7. Joy Online

    He disclosed that the European Union had formally indicated its readiness to engage Ghana on reparatory justice, while the governments of Germany and the Netherlands had communicated their willingness to return African artefacts removed during the colonial era.

    Next Steps: Victory on reparatory justice is on the horizon – Ablakwa
  8. Joy Online

    Former Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has apologised after saying that Japan players “all look alike” during their 2-2 draw with the Netherlands.

    Van der Vaart apologises over Japan racial slur
  9. The Ghanaian Times

    He leaves the post with matches to come against Japan on Saturday and the Netherlands on June 25.

    Tunisia replace Lamouchi with Renard after Sweden rout
  10. Joy Online

    Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a £52m deal with Brighton for Dutch defender Jan Paul van Hecke.

    Spurs agree £52m Van Hecke deal with Brighton
  11. Daily Guide

    Nii Nmai Dsane, Chief Executive Officer of Q-Advise, a global software licensing and contract advisory consultancy headquartered in the Netherlands, has been awarded a Citation of Appreciation by Methodist Basic School in recognition of his longstanding support and commitment to

    Nii Dsane, CEO of Dutch Consultancy Q-Advise, Honored for longstanding Support to Schools

Today

  1. Brazil beat Scotland 3-0, Vinicius scores twice in last 32

    Vinicius Junior scored twice as Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 on Wednesday, sealing progress to the last 32 as Group C winners. Vinicius has now scored four goals in three group games, matching Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe in the golden boot race.

    4 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Morocco beat Haiti 2-3, Haiti scores first World Cup goal in 52 years

    Morocco defeated Haiti with late goals from Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine, but the result was not enough for Morocco to top Group C as Brazil beat Scotland. Haiti scored their first World Cup goal in 52 years when Lenny Joseph's effort was credited as an own goal, and the team was eliminated before their final group-stage match.

    4 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Japan and Sweden draw in World Cup Group F match

    Anthony Elanga's second-half goal earned Sweden a 1–1 draw against Japan, securing a last-32 spot for Potter's side. Japan finished second in the group and will face Brazil in the knockout stage.

    8 hours ago · Joy Online

  4. Netherlands beat Tunisia to top Group F, face Morocco

    The Netherlands defeated Tunisia to finish top of Group F, setting up a last-32 tie with Morocco in Monterrey on Tuesday. Brian Brobbey scored his third goal of the tournament as the Dutch won comfortably despite Tunisia pulling one back in the second half.

    8 hours ago · Joy Online

  5. Banned brands become World Cup story via Streisand Effect

    Non-official brands like Levi's, Heinz, and Beats have become central to World Cup conversation after FIFA attempted to suppress their visibility—a phenomenon known as the Streisand Effect, where suppression makes something more visible. FIFA enforces these restrictions to protect official sponsors who pay millions for exclusive association with the tournament.

    11 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Ivory Coast reaches World Cup knockout stage for first time

    Ivory Coast advanced to the round of 32 after defeating Curacao 2-0, with Nicolas Pepe scoring twice. It is the first time the Ivorians have reached the knockout stages in World Cup history.

    12 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. European heatwave shifts eastward; France raises health alert

    Extreme heat sweeping Spain, France and the UK is moving to Germany and the Czech Republic, with temperatures potentially reaching 40C in parts of Germany. France has raised its health alert to the highest level after record-breaking temperatures, citing deaths linked to extreme heat among young people with cardiac arrests and the elderly.

    19 hours ago · Joy Online

  3. Morocco aim to beat Haiti and finish ahead Brazil

    Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said his side aim to beat Haiti and finish top of Group I ahead of Brazil in their final group fixture on Wednesday. With four points already, Morocco's qualification is highly likely, though the outcome of Brazil's match against Scotland will also determine final group standings.

    25 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  4. FIFA defends World Cup hydration breaks as purely sporting matter

    FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended mandatory three-minute hydration breaks introduced in the 22nd and 67th minutes of World Cup matches, saying they are driven purely by sporting considerations for player safety in high temperatures, not commercial interests. The breaks have drawn criticism from players and coaches who argue they disrupt match momentum, though some supporters say they serve a legitimate purpose in extreme heat conditions.

    25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  5. Nigeria's ex-ambassador calls for increased women's political representation

    Nigeria's former ambassador to the Netherlands Eniola Ajayi has called for more women in politics and diplomacy, urging the government to include women in ambassadorial nominations and noting that women now represent 4.2 per cent of the 469-member National Assembly.

    25 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  6. Morocco beat Haiti 2-1 in World Cup group stage match

    Morocco defeated Haiti 2-1 in a Group C match, with Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine scoring late goals after Haiti had twice taken the lead. Morocco advanced as runners-up in the group and will face either the Netherlands, Japan or Sweden in the last 32, while Haiti were eliminated from the tournament.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Europe heatwave intensifies with France under widespread red alert

    France faces another day of exceptionally hot weather with more than half the country under red heat alert, following its hottest June day on record at 29.8°C on Tuesday. The heatwave is spreading across western Europe, with severe heat warnings issued for the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Croatia, Hungary and other eastern European countries, and 40 people have drowned in heatwave-related incidents in France since last Thursday.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Switzerland, Canada contest World Cup Group B leadership

    Switzerland and Canada meet at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on Wednesday with first place in Group B at stake. Both teams won their matchday-two fixtures—Canada defeated Qatar 6-0 and Switzerland beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1—leaving Canada in first place by goal difference.

    24 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  3. Morocco seek Haiti win to top group ahead of Brazil

    Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said his team aim to beat already-eliminated Haiti in their final group fixture to finish ahead of Brazil in Group I, though he downplayed concerns about possible knockout-round permutations.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Niger officially withdraws from International Criminal Court

    Niger has submitted its formal withdrawal request from the ICC, nine months after announcing its intent to leave in September 2025 alongside Mali and Burkina Faso, calling the court an "instrument of neo-colonialist repression." The withdrawal takes effect one year after notification, with Niger remaining bound to the court's obligations until then.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 22 June

  1. Tunisia eliminated from World Cup after heavy Japan defeat

    Tunisia's World Cup campaign ended with a defeat to Japan that confirmed they will not progress from the group stage. Japan dominated the match with multiple goals, while Tunisia struggled to create meaningful attacks.

    22 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. Accra conference adopts reparatory justice framework

    A three-day conference in Accra concluded with the adoption of the Accra Next Steps Commitment on Reparatory Justice, a comprehensive framework addressing the enduring effects of slavery, colonialism, apartheid and other historical injustices through measures focused on restitution, compensation, rehabilitation, institutional reforms and guarantees of non-repetition.

    22 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Plastic manufacturers oppose 2027 Styrofoam ban, seek 2030 extension

    The Ghana Plastic Manufacturers' Association has opposed the Environmental Protection Authority's planned January 2027 ban on Styrofoam products, appealing to President Mahama to extend the deadline to January 2030. The association, representing over 171 factories, argues that the seven-month transition period is insufficient and that Styrofoam manufacturing machines cannot be retooled for alternatives, citing GH¢1.493 billion in equipment investments.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. African lawmakers pledge to restrict LGBT rights after Ghana conference

    Lawmakers from more than a dozen African countries pledged to push new bills restricting LGBT rights after an African Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family Values and Sovereignty in Accra on June 3–6, a week after Ghana's parliament passed one of the continent's toughest anti-LGBT measures criminalising LGBT promotion.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 21 June

  1. Technical universities urged to reform education for AI era

    Technical universities in Ghana have been urged to undertake extensive reforms in education, research, and industry engagement to remain relevant in an era dominated by Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies. The rector of a Dutch university told Ho Technical University that AI-driven transformation is an urgent necessity, and that higher education should shift focus from memorisation to critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.

    21 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Tunisia eliminated from World Cup after heavy Japan defeat

    Tunisia's World Cup campaign ended with a loss to Japan, confirming their inability to progress from the group stage. Japan dominated the match with goals from Daichi Kamada, Ayase Ueda (twice), and Junya Ito, while Tunisia struggled to create meaningful chances.

    21 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 20 June

  1. 2026 World Cup knockout qualification format explained

    The expanded 48-team 2026 World Cup will see the top two teams from each of 12 groups advance to the last 32, along with eight third-placed teams, with new tiebreaker rules and complex scheduling across three host countries making qualification patterns complex.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Hackman Owusu-Agyemang: career of diplomatic and public service

    Hackman Owusu-Agyemang, born in Koforidua in 1941, is an APSU alumnus whose career as a diplomat, agricultural economist, parliamentarian, and minister of state has been marked by commitment to service and nation-building. He studied agriculture at KNUST and earned postgraduate degrees in the Netherlands and London before serving in senior roles at the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation across Africa, the Caribbean, and South America.

    20 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Friday 19 June

  1. Netherlands to return 2,000 artefacts to Ghana amid reparatory justice push

    Ghana has secured commitments from several European countries to return looted cultural artefacts as part of reparatory justice efforts, with the Netherlands announcing plans to return 2,000 artefacts and Germany committing to return cultural artefacts in its possession, according to Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Isak trains individually as Sweden prepare for Netherlands

    Alexander Isak is following an individual training programme focused on recovery after playing 89 minutes in Sweden's 5-1 win over Tunisia in their 2026 World Cup opener. The striker will spend limited time on the training pitch and the rest in the gym ahead of Saturday's Group F match against the Netherlands.

    19 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  3. Ghana hosts reparatory justice conference led by Mahama

    Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa expressed confidence that the global campaign for reparatory justice for Africans is approaching a breakthrough, citing unprecedented international support since a landmark UN resolution on slavery. President Mahama, serving as African Union Champion for Reparatory Justice, convened a three-day High-Level Next Steps Conference in Accra bringing together heads of state, foreign ministers, legal experts, and diaspora representatives to deliberate on the next phase of the reparations agenda.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 18 June

  1. Van der Vaart apologises for racial slur about Japan players

    Former Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart apologised after remarking during a Dutch broadcast that Japan players "all look alike" during their 2-2 draw with the Netherlands. Anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out and the Frank Soo Foundation criticised the comment as a racist slur.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Tunisia appoints Renard after Sweden rout in World Cup

    Tunisia sacked coach Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their World Cup opener and appointed Frenchman Herve Renard to take charge for the remainder of the tournament. Renard, a twice Africa Cup of Nations winner, will negotiate a long-term deal after the World Cup campaign.

    17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Tottenham agrees £52m deal for Brighton defender Van Hecke

    Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a £52m deal with Brighton for Dutch defender Jan Paul van Hecke, who has one year left on his current contract. The deal includes a significant sell-on clause for Brighton.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. CEO honored by Methodist Basic School for educational support

    Nii Nmai Dsane, chief executive officer of Dutch consultancy Q-Advise, received a Citation of Appreciation from Methodist Basic School during its 120th Anniversary celebrations in recognition of his longstanding support to the institution and educational advancement in the community.

    16 June 2026 · Daily Guide

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