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From: Dying Earth
Nothing Grows Forever
Exploring the impact of Costa Rica’s pioneering efforts to prioritise environment over economic growth for its people.
Published On 22 May 2024
From: Dying Earth
The Last Shark
A look at the challenges for those fighting to save the vital ecosystems of the oceans off Costa Rica.
Published On 15 May 2024
Spain into last 16 of Women’s World Cup as Zambia crash out
Spain condemn Zambia to second 5-0 loss, setting up a decider against Japan for first place in Group C.
Americas business owners stare down punishing World Cup timings
Many matches during the women’s tournament in Australia and New Zealand will fall during overnight hours in Americas.
THE BIG QUESTION
The planet’s burning. Can the Global South save it?
As the world hurtles towards climate devastation, countries like The Gambia, Costa Rica and Morocco are showing a fix.
First ‘virgin birth’ in crocodile found in Costa Rica
Female crocodile lived in isolation for some 16 years at Costa Rica zoo before producing egg with fully-formed fetus.
An unsolved murder amid Costa Rica’s Indigenous land disputes
Amid violence over land rights, the questions of heritage and who the land belongs to remain difficult to answer.
World Cup recap, day 12: Japan, Morocco make knockout round
Japan and Morocco delivered historic wins in Qatar on Thursday, with Croatia also advancing to the last 16.
A painted Costa Rica fan yells excitedly in the stands prior to the match at Al Bayt Stadium [Showkat Shafi/Al Jazeera]
Costa Rica fans were in high spirits before kickoff [Showkat Shafi/Al Jazeera]
The first female-led trio to officiate a men's match in a FIFA World Cup takes to the field [Showkat Shafi/Al Jazeera]
Al Bayt Stadium is the tournament's second largest venue, with an official capacity of 68,895 [Showkat Shafi/Al Jazeera]
Germany fans smile from the stands prior to the match [Showkat Shafi/Al Jazeera]
Costa Rica's keeper, Keylor Navas, clears the ball [Showkat Shafi/Al Jazeera]
Costa Rica score their second goal [Showkat Shafi/Al Jazeera]
The brief lead sparked big celebrations for Costa Rica players and their supporters in the stands [Showkat Shafi/Al Jazeera]
Jamal Musiala barrels through Costa Rican defenders [Showkat Shafi/Al Jazeera]
The mood in the Costa Rica stands changed as the German onslaught late in the second half took the lead from the Central American team [Showkat Shafi/Al Jazeera]
German players Joshua Kimmich and Antonio Rudiger in action during the second half of the match [Showkat Shafi/Al Jazeera]
There was stress in the Costa Rica stands as their team lost steam to a driven German offence [Showkat Shafi/Al Jazeera]
Players shake hands with officials after the end of the match that saw both teams eliminated [Showkat Shafi/Al Jazeera]
Costa Rica fans stand proud of their team's performance despite the 4-2 loss to Germany [Showkat Shafi/Al Jazeera]
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Germany crash out of World Cup for second straight time
Four-time champions eliminated for a second straight World Cup in the group stage.
