Heavy gunfire sparks fears of a coup in Burkina Faso capital, eight months after junta seized power
Gunfire rang out early Friday in Burkina Faso’s capital and the state broadcaster went off the air, sparking fears of a mutiny nine months after a military coup d’état overthrew the country’s president. Shots and a large blast were heard around Burkina Faso’s presidential palace and the headquarters of its...
Boxing referee Bill Phillips reveals attempts to bribe him with prostitutes to fix a match in Kazakhstan
A former boxing referee has claimed the sport is “doomed” at Olympic level after witnessing corruption in the sport. Bill Phillips, 73, refereed at 102 international tournaments and became the first British referee to officiate at an Olympic game in 24 years at Beijing 2008. He reports being turned away...
Rwandan genocide suspect Félicien Kabuga tell UN court prosecution’s case is weak, unverified
Defence lawyers for an elderly Rwandan businessman accused of inciting and financing murderous militias that slaughtered men, women and children during the African nation’s 1994 genocide told United Nations judges on Friday that prosecutors built a weak and unsubstantiated case aimed at turning him into the “perfect culprit.” Lawyer Dov...
Former Arsenal defender Keown says Hotspurs presents Arteta chance to conduct his orchestra at the Emirates
It is more than 18 years since Arsenal finally broke ground in the building of the Emirates Stadium. But it is only on Saturday against Tottenham that Martin Keown believes the final piece will be cemented in place. Then, and only then, will Arsenal have their home back. His own...
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...
Blundering and bumbling Man United captain Maguire told to see psychologist to boost confidence
Struggling Harry Maguire should visit a psychologist to boost his confidence, according to Gary Neville. The Manchester United club captain Maguire, 29, is unable to get into the Red Devils side due to his poor form. But Gareth Southgate ignored the calls for the £85 million defender to be left...
Arsenal Saka’s starring role in England-Germany match, stirs talk of Bellingham joining him at Gunners
Jude Bellingham’s future looks set to be decided next summer as the Premier League’s heavyweights begin to circle along with other European giants. But the England starlet’s comments praising his team-mate Bukayo Saka are only likely to strengthen the appeal of a surprise move to Arsenal after he likened the...
China Zhurong rover adds to growing body of evidence of existence of lakes on Mars some 1.5 billion years ago
China’s Zhurong rover has peered deep under the surface of Mars, finding evidence of two major floods that probably shaped the region the robot has been exploring since it landed in May 2021. An analysis published in Nature his week is the first result from Zhurong’s radar imager, which can...
Man United forwards Antony and Jadon Sancho tussle it for Ronaldo’s iconic No.7 shirt if he leaves
Manchester United forwards Antony and Jadon Sancho are battling over who will get to wear the iconic No.7 shirt at Old Trafford when Cristiano Ronaldo eventually leaves the club in advance of next season, according to reports. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s current deal is set to expire at the...
Despite Qatar splurging $200 billion on World Cup, the tournament faces infrastructure issues
Qatar has spent an eye-watering $200 billion on hosting this year’s World Cup – nearly 20 times what Russia splashed out on the 2018 edition. The controversial tournament is set to kick off on November 20 amid a backdrop of infrastructure issues, despite the host’s lavish spending. Qatar’s $200 billion...
