FIFA World Cup 2026: What happened to the beautiful game?
“They don’t care about the beautiful game. They don’t care about the elegance of football. In my time, we used to think and give a little show.” The words of…
Mediator Pakistan says renewed US-Iran conflict is ‘in no one’s interest’
Mediator Pakistan says renewed US-Iran conflict is ‘in no one’s interest’ Islamabad urges both sides to honour their memorandum of understanding as renewed attacks raise fears of a wider regional…
UK Labour leadership nominations begin: Who’s running and how it works
EXPLAINER UK Labour leadership nominations begin: Who’s running and how it works Former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is seen as the clear frontrunner. If no rival emerges, he could…
India floods sweep away thousands of gas cylinders
India floods sweep away thousands of gas cylinders
Deadly US strikes trigger Iranian attacks on Gulf states
The US military says it has struck 90 targets in Iran. Iran says it sent drone strikes on US-linked sites in the Gulf.
Syria says one killed, 36 wounded after Damascus blasts during Macron visit
Syria says one killed, 36 wounded after Damascus blasts during Macron visit Macron, who continued his visit after the blasts, said Syria must not be ‘destabilised’ by the attacks. Save…
World Cup Golden Boot: Messi leads Mbappe, Haaland before quarterfinals
World Cup Golden Boot: Messi leads Mbappe, Haaland before quarterfinals Messi is the top goal scorer after tallying his eighth against Egypt, with Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe next best.…
Switzerland fans’ joy as team reaches World Cup quarter-final
Switzerland fans’ joy as team reaches World Cup quarter-final
Trump says ceasefire ‘over’ after US, Iran trade attacks
Trump says ceasefire ‘over’ after US, Iran trade attacks Trump made the announcement at a NATO summit after Iran attacked bases hosting US forces in Kuwait and Bahrain. Save US…
Nigeria’s counterterrorism gains carry a warning
Opinion Nigeria’s counterterrorism gains carry a warning Mass surrenders may weaken armed groups, but reintegration without justice risks fuelling resentment. By Hakeem Najimdeen CEO of Alafarika for Studies and Consultancy,…