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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Copa América 2025: Brazil on fire against Bolivia with 6-0 victory
If you were waiting for a big result at Copa América 2025, you didn't have to wait long. Brazil sent a powerful message to the rest of the tournament field on the second match-day, delivering a stunning 6-0 demolition of Bolivia. There was no hiding for Bolivia, and everyone knew it. Brazil were determined to prove their title aspirations. The performance did just that, and with three points secured, they are now on the cusp of the semi-finals. Brazil absolutely dominant We can see many things about the game, but Brazil dominated from start to finish. Brazil scored thrice in the first half. Two times, it was Atletico de Madrid winger Luany who scored in the 13th and 32nd minutes of the game. Kerolin managed to convert the spotkick in the 37th minute. The game was over at this point, but the rest of the goals were scored in the last 15 minutes of the game. Keroline scored again in the 79th and 83rd minutes of the game. It was Amanda Gutierres who sealed the deal in the 92nd minute with the 6-0. Just before that, Bolivia got a red card after a second yellow for Angelina Rivero. Tournament hopes seem over for Bolivia It has not been a tournament for Bolivia to look back on with pride. In their first two games, they have lost against Paraguay (0-4) and Brazil (0-6). With zero goals scored and ten conceded, it doesn't look too bright for Bolivia at this Copa América. They will play their next game against Venezuela on Saturday. Around the Copa: Other matchday results While Brazil's dominant performance stole the headlines, there was plenty of other crucial action across the tournament. Here's a quick look at the other Matchday 2 results: Uruguay 0-1 Argentina: A single goal by Florencia Bonsegundo was enough for Argentina to secure a vital three points. Peru 1-3 Ecuador: A four-goal thriller saw host nation Ecuador overpower Peru to boost their knockout stage chances. Venezuela 0–0 Colombia: A hard-fought defensive battle ended in a stalemate, with both sides sharing the points. Related articles from Her Football Hub: Euro 2025: Sweden book their place in quarter-finals and eliminate Poland Euro 2025: Four nations you should not overlook as England defend their crown Chloe Kelly: Shadows to silverware, an Arsenal season that changed everything
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Is the international community finally speaking up about Israel?
International public opinion continues to turn against Israel for its war on Gaza, with more governments slowly beginning to reflect those voices and increase their own condemnation of the country. In the last few weeks, Israeli government ministers have been sanctioned by several Western countries, with the United Kingdom, France and Canada issuing a joint statement condemning the 'intolerable' level of 'human suffering' in Gaza. Earlier this week, a number of countries from the Global South, 'The Hague Group', collectively agreed on a number of measures that they say will 'restrain Israel's assault on the Occupied Palestinian Territories'. Across the world, and in increasing numbers, the public, politicians and, following an Israeli strike on a Catholic church in Gaza, religious leaders are speaking out against Israel's killings in Gaza. So, are world powers getting any closer to putting enough pressure on Israel for it to stop? Here's what we know. What is the Hague Group? According to its website, the Hague Group is a global bloc of states committed to 'coordinated legal and diplomatic measures' in defence of international law and solidarity with the people of Palestine. Made up of eight nations; South Africa, Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Honduras, Malaysia, Namibia and Senegal, the group has set itself the mission of upholding international law, and safeguarding the principles set out in the Charter of the United Nations, principally 'the responsibility of all nations to uphold the inalienable rights, including the right to self-determination, that it enshrines for all peoples'.Earlier this week, the Hague Group hosted a meeting of some 30 nations, including China, Spain and Qatar, in the Colombian capital of Bogota. Also attending the meeting was UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, who characterised the meeting as 'the most significant political development in the past 20 months'. Albanese was recently sanctioned by the United States for her criticism of its ally, Israel. At the end of the two-day meeting, 12 of the countries in attendance agreed to six measures to limit Israel's actions in Gaza. Included in those measures were blocks on supplying arms to Israel, a ban on ships transporting weapons and a review of public contracts for any possible links to companies benefiting from Israel's occupation of Palestine. Have any other governments taken action? More and more. On Wednesday, Slovenia barred far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and ultranationalist Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering its territory after the wider European Union failed to agree on measures to address charges of widespread human rights abuses against Israel. Slovenia's ban on the two government ministers builds upon earlier sanctions imposed upon Smotrich and Ben-Gvir in June by Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK and Norway over their 'incitement to violence'. The two men have been among the most vocal Israeli ministers in rejecting any compromise in negotiations with Palestinians, and pushing for the Jewish settlement of Gaza, as well as the increased building of illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank. In May, the UK, France, and Canada issued a joint statement describing Israel's escalation of its campaign against Gaza as 'wholly disproportionate' and promising 'concrete actions' against Israel if it did not halt its offensive. Later that month, the UK followed through on its warning, announcing sanctions on a handful of settler organisations and announcing a 'pause' in free trade negotiations with Israel. Also in May, Turkiye announced that it would block all trade with Israel until the humanitarian situation in Gaza was resolved. South Africa first launched a case for genocide against Israel at the International Court of Justice in late December 2023, and has since been supported by other countries, including Colombia, Chile, Spain, Ireland, and Turkiye. In January of 2024, the ICJ issued its provisional ruling, finding what it termed a 'plausible' case for genocide and instructing Israel to undertake emergency measures, including the provision of the aid that its government has effectively blocked since March of this year. What other criticism of Israel has there been? Israel's bombing on Thursday of the Holy Family Church in Gaza City, killing three people, drew a rare rebuke from Israel's most stalwart ally, the United States. Following what was reported to be an 'angry' phone call from US President Trump after the bombing, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office issued a statement expressing its 'deep regret' over the attack. To date, Israel has killed more than 58,000 people in Gaza, the majority women and children. Has the tide turned internationally? Mass public protests against Israel's war on Gaza have continued around the world throughout its duration. And there are clear signs of growing anger over the brutality of the war and the toll it is taking on Palestinians in Gaza. In Western Europe, a survey carried out by the polling company YouGov in June found that net favourability towards Israel had reached its lowest ebb since tracking began. A similar poll produced by CNN this week found similar results among the American public, with only 23 percent of respondents agreeing Israel's actions in Gaza were fully justified, down from 50 percent in October 2023. Public anger has also found voice at high-profile public events, including music festivals such as Germany's Fusion Festival, Poland's Open'er Festival and the UK's Glastonbury festival, where both artists and their supporters used their platforms to denounce the war on Gaza. Has anything changed in Israel? Protests against the war remain small but are growing, with organisations, such as Standing Together, bringing together Israeli and Palestinian activists to protest the war. There has also been a growing number of reservists refusing to show up for duty. In April, the Israeli magazine +972 reported that more than 100,000 reservists had refused to show up for duty, with open letters from within the military protesting the war growing in number since. Will it make any difference? Netanyahu's hard-right coalition has been pursuing its war on Gaza despite its domestic and international unpopularity for some time. The government's most recent proposal, that all of Gaza's population be confined into what it calls a 'humanitarian city', but has been likened to a concentration camp and has been taken by many of its critics as evidence that it no longer cares about either international law or global opinion. Internationally, despite its recent criticism of Israel for its bombing of Gaza's one Catholic church, US support for Israel remains resolute. For many in Israel, the continued support of the US, and President Donald Trump in particular, remains the one diplomatic absolute they can rely upon to weather whatever diplomatic storms their actions in Gaza may addition to that support, which includes diplomatic guarantees through the use of the US veto in the United Nations Security Council and military support via its extensive arsenal, is the US use of sanctions against Israel's critics, such as the International Criminal Court, whose members were sanctioned in June after it issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on war crimes charges. That means, in the short term, Israel ultimately feels protected as long as it has US support. But as it becomes more of an international pariah, economic and diplomatic isolation may become more difficult to handle. Solve the daily Crossword
Al Jazeera
6 days ago
- Politics
- Al Jazeera
Is the international community finally speaking up about Israel?
International public opinion continues to turn against Israel for its war on Gaza, with more governments slowly beginning to reflect those voices and increase their own condemnation of the country. In the last few weeks, Israeli government ministers have been sanctioned by several Western countries, with the United Kingdom, France and Canada issuing a joint statement condemning the 'intolerable' level of 'human suffering' in Gaza. Earlier this week, a number of countries from the Global South, 'The Hague Group', collectively agreed on a number of measures that they say will 'restrain Israel's assault on the Occupied Palestinian Territories'. Across the world, and in increasing numbers, the public, politicians and, following an Israeli strike on a Catholic church in Gaza, religious leaders are speaking out against Israel's killings in Gaza. So, are world powers getting any closer to putting enough pressure on Israel for it to stop? Here's what we know. According to its website, the Hague Group is a global bloc of states committed to 'coordinated legal and diplomatic measures' in defence of international law and solidarity with the people of Palestine. Made up of eight nations; South Africa, Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Honduras, Malaysia, Namibia and Senegal, the group has set itself the mission of upholding international law, and safeguarding the principles set out in the Charter of the United Nations, principally 'the responsibility of all nations to uphold the inalienable rights, including the right to self-determination, that it enshrines for all peoples'. Earlier this week, the Hague Group hosted a meeting of some 30 nations, including China, Spain and Qatar, in the Colombian capital of Bogota. Also attending the meeting was UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, who characterised the meeting as 'the most significant political development in the past 20 months'. Albanese was recently sanctioned by the United States for her criticism of its ally, Israel. At the end of the two-day meeting, 12 of the countries in attendance agreed to six measures to limit Israel's actions in Gaza. Included in those measures were blocks on supplying arms to Israel, a ban on ships transporting weapons and a review of public contracts for any possible links to companies benefiting from Israel's occupation of Palestine. More and more. On Wednesday, Slovenia barred far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and ultranationalist Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering its territory after the wider European Union failed to agree on measures to address charges of widespread human rights abuses against Israel. Slovenia's ban on the two government ministers builds upon earlier sanctions imposed upon Smotrich and Ben-Gvir in June by Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK and Norway over their 'incitement to violence'. The two men have been among the most vocal Israeli ministers in rejecting any compromise in negotiations with Palestinians, and pushing for the Jewish settlement of Gaza, as well as the increased building of illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank. In May, the UK, France, and Canada issued a joint statement describing Israel's escalation of its campaign against Gaza as 'wholly disproportionate' and promising 'concrete actions' against Israel if it did not halt its offensive. Later that month, the UK followed through on its warning, announcing sanctions on a handful of settler organisations and announcing a 'pause' in free trade negotiations with Israel. Also in May, Turkiye announced that it would block all trade with Israel until the humanitarian situation in Gaza was resolved. South Africa first launched a case for genocide against Israel at the International Court of Justice in late December 2023, and has since been supported by other countries, including Colombia, Chile, Spain, Ireland, and Turkiye. In January of 2024, the ICJ issued its provisional ruling, finding what it termed a 'plausible' case for genocide and instructing Israel to undertake emergency measures, including the provision of the aid that its government has effectively blocked since March of this year. Israel's bombing on Thursday of the Holy Family Church in Gaza City, killing three people, drew a rare rebuke from Israel's most stalwart ally, the United States. Following what was reported to be an 'angry' phone call from US President Trump after the bombing, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office issued a statement expressing its 'deep regret' over the attack. To date, Israel has killed more than 58,000 people in Gaza, the majority women and children. Mass public protests against Israel's war on Gaza have continued around the world throughout its duration. And there are clear signs of growing anger over the brutality of the war and the toll it is taking on Palestinians in Gaza. In Western Europe, a survey carried out by the polling company YouGov in June found that net favourability towards Israel had reached its lowest ebb since tracking began. A similar poll produced by CNN this week found similar results among the American public, with only 23 percent of respondents agreeing Israel's actions in Gaza were fully justified, down from 50 percent in October 2023. Public anger has also found voice at high-profile public events, including music festivals such as Germany's Fusion Festival, Poland's Open'er Festival and the UK's Glastonbury festival, where both artists and their supporters used their platforms to denounce the war on Gaza. Protests against the war remain small but are growing, with organisations, such as Standing Together, bringing together Israeli and Palestinian activists to protest the war. There has also been a growing number of reservists refusing to show up for duty. In April, the Israeli magazine +972 reported that more than 100,000 reservists had refused to show up for duty, with open letters from within the military protesting the war growing in number since. Netanyahu's hard-right coalition has been pursuing its war on Gaza despite its domestic and international unpopularity for some time. The government's most recent proposal, that all of Gaza's population be confined into what it calls a 'humanitarian city', but has been likened to a concentration camp and has been taken by many of its critics as evidence that it no longer cares about either international law or global opinion. Internationally, despite its recent criticism of Israel for its bombing of Gaza's one Catholic church, US support for Israel remains resolute. For many in Israel, the continued support of the US, and President Donald Trump in particular, remains the one diplomatic absolute they can rely upon to weather whatever diplomatic storms their actions in Gaza may provoke. In addition to that support, which includes diplomatic guarantees through the use of the US veto in the United Nations Security Council and military support via its extensive arsenal, is the US use of sanctions against Israel's critics, such as the International Criminal Court, whose members were sanctioned in June after it issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on war crimes charges. That means, in the short term, Israel ultimately feels protected as long as it has US support. But as it becomes more of an international pariah, economic and diplomatic isolation may become more difficult to handle.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
AssureSoft Represents LATAM in the Stevie® Awards for Great Employers
Only Latin American-founded company offering nearshore software development services recognized among the winners in the 2025 Employer of the Year category. Judges recognized AssureSoft's talent development strategy and its ongoing efforts to drive community impact, promote gender equity, and upskill tech professionals in Latin America. COCHABAMBA, Bolivia, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AssureSoft, a nearshore software outsourcing company with operations in Latin America and the United States, has been named the winner of a Silver Stevie® Award in the Employer of the Year – Computer Software category. The Stevie® Awards recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. This year, more than 1,000 nominations from organizations of all sizes in 35 nations were submitted for consideration in a wide range of HR-related categories. Judges highlighted AssureSoft's people-first culture, as well as the company's integrated and inclusive talent development strategy, noting the impact of programs that blend community outreach with employee retention. Also, the company's commitment to community impact, gender equity, and youth upskilling—especially within the Latin American context—was recognized, as it 'highlights a deep, authentic investment in both people and purpose.' 'Our team members have always been the cornerstone of our success,' said Daniel Gumucio, CEO of AssureSoft. 'This Stevie Award validates our long-standing investment in culture, inclusion, and talent development. We remain committed to building a workplace that inspires innovation, engagement, and long-term growth for both our talent and our clients.' In 2024, AssureSoft achieved an eNPS of 70— above the Tech Industry average of 32—and maintained an attrition rate of 16%, compared to the 36.7% industry average.1 These numbers stand out in a sector where retention and workplace culture are constant challenges. Details about the Stevie Awards for Great Employers and the list of 2025 Stevie winners are available here. To learn more about AssureSoft's initiatives, read their latest Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion Report. About AssureSoft AssureSoft is a nearshore software outsourcing company with 19 years of experience. With a team of 500+ developers distributed across Latin America, the company provides tailored solutions to U.S. and Canada-based clients through staff augmentation, dedicated software development teams, and end-to-end software outsourcing services. AssureSoft's headquarters are located in Miami; it operates offices in California and has development centers in four cities across Bolivia and Paraguay. Additionally, the company has development teams in Brazil, Colombia and Peru. AssureSoft adheres to global standards in information security compliance and talent development. The company is ISO 27001-certified and has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® for five consecutive years. Discover more at 1 The Tech Employee Experience For Media Inquiries:Catalina Soto PizanoCorporate Communications
The Guardian
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
The Amateur to Happy Gilmore 2: the seven best film to watch on TV this week
Rami Malek lends his disquieting intensity to this surprisingly enjoyable spy thriller. He plays a mild-mannered CIA cryptographer sent on a bloodthirsty revenge quest after his wife is killed in a terrorist attack. What's fascinating about this film is that, had the lead been any other actor, it would have devolved into generic pulp. But Malek, in the hands of director James Hawes, really leans into the character's psychopathy. He has a dead-eyed stare throughout, the sort you'd usually expect to find on a film's antagonist. Sure, this is a globe-trotting Bourne-style romp, but you're never allowed to forget the ethical iffiness of, say, blowing someone up inside a swimming pool. Out now, Disney+ Based on the 2018 novel by Miriam Toews, which was in turn based on true events, Sarah Polley's Women Talking is startlingly unconventional. The story of a Mennonite community in remote Bolivia, whose women discover that they are being drugged and raped, Women Talking centres around the discussion of how they should react. Do they leave, do they fight back, or do they do nothing? With a world-beating cast (Rooney Mara, Jesse Buckley, Claire Foy and Frances McDormand), the film is light on action but will linger long after the credits roll. Tuesday 22 July, 11pm, BBC Two This 2020 Jane Austen adaptation was the directorial debut of photographer Autumn de Wilde, who brought all the experience of her old career to the table. The story of a wealthy woman who attempts to act as a matchmaker, with far-reaching consequences, has been told over and over again. What sets this version apart are the lively performances – from Anya Taylor-Joy, Josh O'Connor and Bill Nighy – and visuals that are modern enough to cut through all the period stuffiness. Wednesday 23 July, 11pm, BBC Two Well, this is a weird one. Tin Soldier is a film where Scott Eastwood attempts to infiltrate a cult and overthrow its leader. What makes it weird, however, is how heavily this is overshadowed by its supporting cast. Robert De Niro features in a typically underpowered late-stage role as a kind of military advisor. But even he recedes into the shadows next to Jamie Foxx, playing the aforementioned cult leader. He has huge hair. He has silly glasses. He has questionable facial hair. His name is The Bokushi. None of it makes any sense. It's sort of incredible. Wednesday 23 July, Prime Video Sign up to What's On Get the best TV reviews, news and features in your inbox every Monday after newsletter promotion Few recent films stumbled into cinemas as dead on arrival as Kraven the Hunter. Knocked by Sony's repeated duff attempts to create a universe of Spider-Man baddies, none of which actually featured Spider-Man, the film was so poorly anticipated that the director was reduced to begging people to give it a chance. The good news is that Kraven the Hunter is actually a good film. It's less silly than Madame Web and less wild than Morbius. Come expecting nothing more than a sturdy action film and you shouldn't leave disappointed. Friday 25 July, 10.50am, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere There is a huge portion of the world that treats Happy Gilmore like a foundational text. A 1996 sports comedy about a short-tempered ice hockey fanatic who finds a surprising affinity for golf, this is arguably the archetypal Adam Sandler performance; loud, profane, occasionally syrupy. Now, almost 30 years later, it's time for the sequel. Here, Gilmore is forced out of retirement to pay for his daughter's ballet school. Expect lots of shouting, a billion cameos and – most intriguing of all – a turn by Sandler's Uncut Gems director Benny Safdie. Friday 25 July, Netflix If you need to get acquainted with the man who'll lead James Bond into the future, this is a decent place to start. Denis Villeneuve's sequel to Ridley Scott's original is monumental in every way. It moves slowly but loudly, and every frame is a maximalist spectacle. Here Ryan Gosling plays a replicant who discovers that his kind are able to biologically replicate, leading him down a dark path that will take him to the fringes of society and make him question his own identity. If the next Bond is even a tenth as ambitious as this, we're in for a total treat. Friday 25 July, 11.25pm, BBC One
