Glaciers on Mt Kilimanjaro, Mt Kenya and Mt Rwenzori to melt in two decades – WMO report
Africa’s fabled eastern glaciers will vanish in two decades, 118 million poor people face immanent drought, floods or extreme heat, and climate change could also shave three per cent off continental GDP by mid-century, the UN climate agency warned on Tuesday. The latest report on the state of Africa’s climate...
Manchester United boss under fire for starting unfit Harry Maguire in loss to Leicester
Gary Neville believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s decision to start Harry Maguire in Manchester United’s 4-2 defeat to Leicester was his “biggest mistake” given the defender was “absolutely nowhere near” match fit. Maguire returned from a month on the side-lines to play alongside Victor Lindelöf at the heart of United’s defence...
Antonio Rudiger questions why Chelsea keeper Edouard Mendy is not on Ballon d’Or shortlist
Antonio Rudiger demanded an explanation for Edouard Mendy’s Ballon d’Or snub following his man of the match display against Brentford on Saturday. Thomas Tuchel was forced to field a makeshift defence in the absence of his German compatriot Rudiger and most experienced centre-half Thiago Silva. Malang Sarr was handed his...
Unfit Tyson Fury struggled to run 5km prior to his KO win against Wilder, his father says
Tyson Fury was struggling to run three miles just weeks before his KO victory over Deontay Wilder, according to his father John. Fury successfully defended his WBC heavyweight title by knocking out Wilder in the 11th round of their thrilling trilogy fight in Las Vegas last Saturday. But Fury’s preparations...
Hit-and-rise: Healing power of Adele’s new single ‘Easy on Me’ that topped US charts in three minutes
Adele’s comeback single Easy on Me has reportedly smashed records worldwide as it reached the number one spot in the charts amid its debut overnight. The stunning ballad, which reflects on the singer’s divorce from husband Simon Konecki, was released at midnight, and represents the first piece of new music...
Mikel Arteta’s Gunners said to have settled on confirmed assassin with the ammo to spill opposition blood
Arsenal are expected to install a Premier League hitman as their top striker target, and the attributes he would bring would fit Mikel Arteta’s system like a glove, according to a report in The Sun. The Gunners are poised to experience a mini overhaul in their forward ranks over the...
Ronaldo may’ve brought Man United 600m new followers on social media, but has killed style and flair
Take one look at Manchester United’s Twitter account these days and supporters could be forgiven for thinking Cristiano Ronaldo’s public relations team had staged a permanent takeover. United’s social media team are capitalising on the return of the most followed footballer on earth, with Ronaldo bringing goals and 600million loyal...
Amid allegations of lack of transparency in Covid origin findings, WHO names new team to reboot research
The World Health Organization (WHO) has selected 26 scientists to oversee a fresh investigation into the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic, and into future outbreaks of emerging diseases. The organisation plans to officially appoint all or most of them soon after a two-week period of public review. With the launch...
Impounded contraband cigarettes smuggled through Zimbabwe linked to South African army
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has recorded multiple seizures of illicit cigarettes being smuggled into South Africa, with several million dollars’ worth of cigarettes confiscated recently. The SANDF said a joint operation with members of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) based at the Beitbridge Port of Entry...
International maritime body reports lowest piracy incidence in Africa waters in two decades
Piracy incidents in the first nine months of 2021 are the lowest reported in 17 years with, at the other end of the scale, 51 crew kidnapped, eight taken hostage and one killed. The latest piracy report from the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) released this week shows 85 vessels boarded,...
