Weaponisation of drones by Islamic militias, rebel groups in Africa sparks global sense of urgency to tame it
Drones have for some time been used by regular armed forces on Africa’s battlefields, such as in Ethiopia and Mali. But now they’re increasingly being deployed by terrorists – sparking a global sense of urgency. At the end of October, the United Nations (UN) Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee will host...
Never say die: Karim Benzema’s journey Ballon d’Dor from being overlooked, brushes with the law to a late bloomer
At 34, Karim Benzema could have been forgiven for thinking his chances of winning the Ballon d’Or were over. But the Real Madrid star lifted the trophy on Monday night after an incredible season with his club, as well as a return to international football with his country, France. Benzema,...
Tigray insurgency: Neither Ethiopian and Eritrean leaders nor Tigrayans accept principles of compromise
The conflict in Ethiopia ‘s Tigray looks set to drag on for a long time with the international community and regional bodies seemingly out of their depth to work put peace between the actors in insurgency that has already claimed thousands of lives. The African Union attempts to bring the...
How UK accidentally met its R&D target, spent $18 billion annually above threshold over the past five years
The UK government has unexpectedly met its research and development spending target – an achievement revealed by changes in how industrial investment is calculated. The adjustments were announced on September 29 in a briefing note from the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), a non-ministerial government body. They show that...
Madrid ace Karim Benzema poised to be named Ballon d’Or winner, beating Lewandowski and Mbappe
Karim Benzema has been named the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner, according to leaks in Spain. The Frenchman, 34, was in the form of his life last season – inspiring Real Madrid to LaLiga and Champions League glory. Benzema was the top scorer in both competitions, bagging 27 in Spain and...
Despite availability, WFP says most Peruvians can’t afford healthy diet due to high food prices
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned that the food situation leaves no alternative for many Peruvians but to consume more ultra-processed foods. These are cheaper but they’re also higher in sugar, salt and saturated fats that are harmful to health, FAO says in its latest report...
UN’s FAO places Peru at the top of countries in South America with acute food insecurity
Rising prices, government mismanagement, dietary habits and an over-reliance on imported food staples and fertiliser have left half of Peruvians struggling to feed themselves, the Food and Agriculture Organization has warned. A recent report by the UN agency put the Andean country in top position in South America in terms...
Fuming Man City boss Guardiola blasts VAR, accuses his players De Bruyne and Cancelo of sleeping on the job
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has hit out at VAR for disallowing his team a goal against Liverpool. City’s unbeaten start to the season ended at Anfield thanks to a late Mohamed Salah strike and Guardiola has criticised two of his players for their role in the winner. City thought...
Leeds manager Jesse Marsch rates Arsenal as genuine title contenders ahead of their clash at Elland Road
Leeds boss Jesse Marsch believes Arsenal are genuine title contenders and that Mikel Arteta is the most under-rated manager in the Premier League. The Gunners are top of the table after winning eight of their first nine games and head to Elland Road on Sunday to face Marsch’s Leeds, who...
Colour abuse back in English football as Brentford marksman Ivan Toney is targeted with racist slur
Ivan Toney has been targeted by racist abuse after he scored twice in Brentford’s win over Brighton on Friday night. The Brentford striker posted screenshots of a message sent from an Instagram account in the name of Antonio Neill in which he was called a “black c***”. Toney also posted...
