Election win by Zambian opposition Hichilema sets stage for Lusaka to resume lending talks with IMF
Opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema has defeated incumbent Edgar Lungu in Zambia’s presidential election, the electoral commission declared when releasing the final results from 156 constituencies, barring one. The election was keenly followed by investors, who had temporarily suspended engagement with Africa’s second biggest copper producer, which made the continent’s first...
Muhammad Ali’s grandson Nico Ali Walsh wins first professional boxing fight via TKO
Nico Ali Walsh, the grandson of Muhammad Ali, has won his first professional boxing fight after a first-round stoppage in Oklahoma, USA. Ali Walsh, who wore trunks made for his legendary grandfather, claimed victory against Jordan Weeks just one minute and 49 seconds into the first round. The 21-year-old is...
Man United manager confident Varane will give him ‘some much-needed strength in depth’ in squad
Raphael Varane received an outstanding reception as Manchester United’s new signing was paraded in front of a packed Old Trafford before their Premier League opener against rivals Leeds. Having announced a deal had been struck to sign the France international on July 27, the completion of the 28-year-old’s signing has...
Arsenal misery: Chelsea’s hard tackle keeps London rival at bay with $65 million valuation of Tammy Abraham
Tammy Abraham is looking more likely to change his initial preference by joining Roma instead of Arsenal from Chelsea, according to reports. Abraham’s future has been much-discussed in recent days, with Roma rivalling Arsenal for his signature. The striker has fallen out of favour under Thomas Tuchel and Chelsea’s signing...
Masterclass: Paul Pogba’s poise, guile and style set Premier League record, anchors Man U’s Huge win
Paul Pogba became the first Manchester United player to register four assists in a single Premier League game during Saturday’s thumping 5-1 victory over Leeds at Old Trafford. A capacity crowd were treated to a first glimpse of the club’s latest signing, Raphael Varane, prior to kick-off and the former...
International journalists’ body piles pressure on China to free detained TV anchor Cheng Lei
One year on from her detainment by Chinese authorities on “suspicion of illegally supplying state secrets overseas”, journalists and media fraternity in general are calling on the Chinese authorities to show compassion and release Australian journalist Cheng Lei. Cheng, who was a business anchor with the China state media outlet...
‘Unless Man United becomes ruthless and gets rid of Solskjaer, it’ll remain miles off league title’
‘Unless Manchester gets rid of Solskjaer, it will remain miles off premier league title’ Manchester United have been told to take a leaf out of Chelsea’s book and be more ruthless in their operation. Jamie O’Hara claims the Premier League giants are “undervaluing themselves” by keeping the Norwegian and says...
Arsene Wenger prediction comes pass; players are running down contracts
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger predicted the future when he made comments about players running down their contracts. This summer alone we have seen high profile stars like Lionel Messi, Sergio Ramos and Gianluigi Donnarumma departing their respective clubs and joining Paris Saint-Germain for nothing. Speaking in 2017, Wenger said,...
Five Manchester United’s fringe men on a mission to nail down first team spots
After finishing second best in both the Premier League and Europa League last season, Manchester United fans will be desperate to see their club reclaim some glory during 2021-22, and it could be those on the fringes that make the difference. While the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba, Edinson...
Against the wall: Judge allows Democrats to peek into Donald Trump’s tax records for two years
A federal judge has granted House Democrats access to two years of former President Donald Trump’s tax records. The Democratic lawmakers investigating Trump will be able to see his personal financial records from 2017 and 2018, US District Court Judge Amit Mehta of Washington ruled on Wednesday. House Democrats will...
