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Everything You Need to KnowMexico’s Path to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027: Qualification Details and Players to KnowAfter missing the past two tournaments, El Tri Femenil has its sights set on a return. Steve Christo/Corbis/Getty ImagesOct. 5, 2026It’s been more than a decade since the Mexico women’s national soccer team has competed on the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ stage, but ahead of an upcoming qualification opportunity in November, El Tri Femenil fans are hopeful their drought will soon come to an end. A win over Haiti in the Concacaf W Championship quarterfinal on Nov. 28 would officially send Mexico back to the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time since 2015, and secure its spot in Brazil for the summer of 2027. Here’s what to know about Mexico’s path to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027, how the team can qualify, the key players, and what happens next. Has Mexico qualified for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027? Qualification status: Not yet qualifiedNext FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifier: Mexico vs. HaitiDate: Nov. 28Time: 4:30 p.m. ETWhat’s at stake: A win qualifies Mexico for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027. How can Mexico qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027?

Over the weekend, veteran Kenyan distance runner Mark Kosgei Kiptoo won the 2026 San Sebastián Rural Kutxa Half Marathon in Spain—and set a world record in the M50 age category. Kiptoo finished in 1:03:57, knocking more than two minutes off the previous M50 world record of 1:06:23 set by South Africa’s Titus Mamabolo as an intermediate split during his marathon at the 1991 South African Marathon Championships in Durban.

Robert Kelker-Kelly, known best for his role as Bo Brady on NBC soap Days Of Our Lives and for his work on Another World, died October 3 at his home in St. Peters, Missouri. He was 62. St. Peters police officers responded to his home at around 8:16 p.m. for a report of an unconscious man who was not breathing, as paramedics and other EMS were en route, according to a police statement. Kelker-Kelly reportedly had complained of chest pain shortly before becoming unresponsive, and the circumstances appeared consistent with a medical event, police said. More from DeadlineOfficers and paramedics administered life-saving measures, but were unsuccessful. Born on April 18, 1964, in Wichita, Kansas, Kelker-Kelly's acting career began in 1987 when he was cast as Sam Fowler on NBC' soap's Another World, appearing in the daytime drama for three years until 1990. His big break came two years later when he landed the established role of Bo Brady on Days of Our Lives, taking over for Peter Reckell, who had exited. He portrayed Bo Brady opposite Kristian Alfonso's Hope Brady and Lisa Rinna's Billie Reed before Reckell returned to the role in 1995.

They gathered to commemorate World Habitat Day which this year focuses on the theme of Adequate Housing for All. “Adequate housing is not a luxury. It is a foundation for a dignified life and for sustainable cities,” said Anacláudia Rossbach, Executive Director of UN-Habitat, the agency that promotes sustainable urbanization. She stressed that “housing needs to be treated as a public priority alongside land and basic services”, underlining the need for greater investment in communities and cooperation across government, the private sector and civil society. Millions living in slumsIn his message for the day, UN Secretary-General António Guterres called adequate housing for all “the foundation of dignity, security, and opportunity.”He noted, however, that more than three billion people worldwide are denied this universal human right. “Over one billion live in informal settlements and slums, and many more experience homelessness or have been displaced by conflict, disasters, and climate change,” he added. Trapped in povertyThe President of the United Nations Habitat Assembly, Nga Kor Ming, reminded participants that behind the numbers are real people. Mr.

In a historic stand against animal cruelty, Switzerland has become the first country in the world to ban both the import and sale of fur. Last year, the Swiss Federal Council banned all imports of fur and fur products produced using “methods that involve cruelty to animals.”

Brazil’s presidential race will go to a second round after the far-right candidate, Flávio Bolsonaro, beat the incumbent leftwing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, but failed to secure the outright majority he needed to avoid a runoff. With 99.9% of votes counted, the 45-year-old son of the disgraced former president, Jair Bolsonaro, had won 47%, meaning he will now face a 25 October showdown with his 80-year-old rival. Lula received 45.1%. Bolsonaro received 56.1m votes to Lula’s 53.8m. Bolsonaro will go into the second round as strong favourite and is likely to be boosted by the migration of votes from the election’s other rightwing candidates, who included Ronaldo Caiado, who secured 2.1%, and Renan Santos, who won 2.2%. Brazil’s far-right put in an even stronger than expected showing, with a succession of Bolsonarista politicians winning congressional or gubernatorial races. They included Jair Bolsonaro’s second son, Carlos Bolsonaro, and his wife, Michelle Bolsonaro, who both won seats in the senate. Bolsonaro’s youngest son, Jair Renan, was elected to the lower house of congress.

Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft was announced way back in July, as the first Universes Beyond release for the storied tabletop RPG. And just like the MMO it's based on, D&D: World of Warcraft is absolutely massive. But while this was the first Universes Beyond release for D&D, it’s nothing new for Wizards of the Coast, with the initiative driving a huge number of Magic: The Gathering sets over the last few years. But just like the scope of the Lord of the Rings set for MTG, Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft is an absolutely massive expansion, and almost feels like an entire game unto itself. Rather than just taking the easy way out and releasing a one-off story module, Wizards of the Coast packed its World of Warcraft expansion with enough lore, dungeons, and professions that it could feasibly take you years to try everything. But, unlike WoW on your desktop, you can choose exactly how your Azeroth story will play out. A Whole World of WarcraftWorld of Warcraft has been around for 22 years on its own, and the franchise as a whole has been around since 1994. Needless to say, there is a ton of lore and history baked into the world of Azeroth.

The right to adequate housing is recognized in international human rights instruments and is closely linked to progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda. Photo:©UNhabitat Access to adequate housing is a fundamental element of human dignity, safety and well-being, yet the world continues to face a severe housing crisis. More than 3 billion people lack access to adequate housing, more than 1.1 billion people live in informal settlements and hundreds of millions experience homelessness. These challenges are being intensified by conflict, disasters and climate change, with people in vulnerable situations often facing the greatest risks and the fewest resources to recover. The right to adequate housing is recognized in international human rights instruments and is closely linked to progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda.

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The following 15 spots were awarded between August and September, three in each of the five continental tournaments held in the period – Egypt, Kenya, and Cameroon qualified in Africa, Thailand, China and Japan succeeded in Asia, Türkiye, Serbia and Poland emerged from Europe, Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico earned the spots in play in the North, Central America and Caribbean (NORCECA) region and Brazil, Argentina and Colombia claimed the berths out of South America. The remaining 14 spots were given to the best-placed national teams in the FIVB World Ranking not yet qualified as of October 2. Listed in ranking order, the Netherlands, Russia, Germany, Czechia, Belgium, France, Slovenia, Sweden, Mexico, Ukraine, Greece, Korea, Bulgaria and Switzerland qualified through this pathway. From all 32 participants, Switzerland are the only country set to appear in the World Cup for the first time in history. Currently in 30th place in the FIVB World Rankings, they took the last spot available for the tournament and will compete among the world’s best for the first time.

Oct 5, 2026 3:09 PMPublished Oct 5, 2026 3:09 PMWhile players from across the globe are looking at the PWHL, coaches and staff in the PWHL are looking to the world not only to build their teams, but to build the game by stepping into leadership roles with national team programs. The PWHL features the world's best women's hockey players. The league has drawn on-ice talent from across the globe into what now stands as a 12-team league. While the league's impact has been felt on the ice, it's also being felt off the ice as leagues across the globe look to synchronize rules such as body checking to mimic and prepare athletes for the PWHL. The league also forced a shift in the international calendar moving the IIHF women's World Championships to November each year, and last year competing in the Olympics for the first time. Kori Cheverie - Photo @ Ellen BondThe league however, has had a notable impact internationally in coaching and management as well. Originally, it was a small group. Gina Kingsbury and Troy Ryan were the general manager and head coach for Team Canada, a staff which also included PWHL coaches like Kori Cheverie, Caroline Ouellette, and Brad Kirkwood.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will not introduce a World Club Championship or more international multilateral tournaments until 2031 at the earliest because of resistance from England, Australia and India. After informal discussions between the ICC and member boards over several months, a cricket ­operations workshop in Dubai last week concluded without any ­additional events being proposed. This means the next Future Tours Programme (FTP), covering 2027 to 2031, will ­mirror that of the current cycle. The one possible change is the expansion of the World Test Championship to 12 teams from next year, with the addition of Afghanistan, Ireland and Zimbabwe. The ICC has yet to issue finalised plans to its members. The ICC remains eager to explore new competitions as it seeks to grow the sport and its own revenues, which is likely to lead to tension with the so-called Big Three, although in reality India are out on their own as they ­generate about 70% of cricket’s global revenue.

For decades, scientists have been sounding the alarm about the Arctic’s impending collapse. And now, we may have crossed the tipping point. Warming nearly four times faster than the rest of the planet, the Arctic could see its first ice-free summer as soon as 2027, far earlier than once feared.