Man City’s hat-tricks in Manchester derby are first since Horace Barnes, Francis Lee’s in 1970 and 1970
In 188 editions of the Manchester derby there have only been four hat-tricks scored by Manchester City players – and two of them were scored on Sunday. Erling Haaland and Phil Foden joined Francis Lee and Horace Barnes – 1970 and 1921, no less – in City’s annals and this...
Lack confidence on either side of Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict has dashed hopes of peace talks
A month ago, there was hope for a peaceful resolution to Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict. A truce in place since March had allowed sorely needed aid to reach the region’s beleaguered population, and both sides were indicating their willingness to negotiate. That truce now lies in tatters. On 24 August, fresh...
Eyes on Qatar World Cup: Pundit says Lionel Messi is in best Argentina team he ever played in
It’s been 16 years since Messi first played in the world’s most prestigious football tournament – but so far, it’s the one trophy that has evaded him in his otherwise glittering career. The former Barcelona talisman turned Paris Saint-Germain star has rediscovered his goalscoring form at club level recently after...
Bolsonaro vs Lula: Brazil’s October 2 presidential poll to determine fate of Amazon rainforest
The upcoming Brazilian election will decide the fate of the Amazon rainforest, ecologists have warned, as the country looks set to choose between re-electing current President Jair Bolsonaro or his rival and former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Since Bolsonaro took office in 2019, deforestation records have repeatedly been...
Young voters vow to change top leadership because Nigeria has been ‘ruled by one old person to another’
Two years after Samuel Ashola was shot in the leg during a peaceful protest in Nigeria’s economic capital Lagos, the unemployed artist boils with anger as he prepares to vote. “My blood is hot,” said the 30-year-old, before campaigning for the 2023 general elections starts later in September. “I’m from...
Man United centreback Maguire is frustrated by ‘keeper De Gea’s poor communication – claim
Harry Maguire has been frustrated with David de Gea’s performances in goal for Manchester United, according to ESPN. It has been a very difficult 12 months or so for Maguire, who cost United a whopping £80 million in 2019, making him the most expensive defender of all time. His price...
Why aid industry has to review its Somalia strategy: Beyond funding, it’s to relook at how the system works
Famine once again threatens Somalia. In the rush to respond, we risk missing a bigger lesson – the need to reform an aid system that prioritises short-term relief over protecting people’s livelihoods and restoring their dignity. Right now, more than seven million people are going hungry, with over 365,000 children...
Man United’s first 11 now predictable in which Ronaldo will be a rarity, Casemiro a benchwarmer
The Red Devils breezed past Sheriff Tiraspol 2-0 in the Europa League on Thursday night. With their Premier League clash against Leeds postponed, this was United’s final match before the international break. And Ten Hag chose to revert back to the side which beat Arsenal, albeit with Cristiano Ronaldo in...
Chileans reject a constitution that framed science as a tool for social, economic reforms
The votes are in and many scientists are disappointed. On September 4, Chileans voted to reject a proposed new constitution for their nation. The draft charter, developed over a year by a citizen-led assembly, framed science as a tool that could improve society. It also emphasised actions against climate change...
Lionel Messi pulls away from Ronaldo after scoring against 39 different clubs in Champions League
Lionel Messi has overtaken Cristiano Ronaldo by scoring against a 39th different club in the Champions League. The French champions were stunned by an early goal on Wednesday night as Maccabi Haifa went in front through Tjaronn Chery in the 24th minute. But Christophe Galtier’s side were swiftly level eight...
