Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral the biggest global event the United Kingdom has ever hosted
The world has come together to mourn the Queen this morning – with leaders from across the globe gathering at Westminster Abbey for Her Majesty’s funeral. From shortly after 8am, when the doors opened, a steady stream of dignitaries, politicians and military chiefs filed solemnly into the Abbey for the...
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba’s brother, gang of four extortionists charged in French court
The elder brother of Paul Pogba and four others are “likely to be charged” in an extortion case targeting the French football star, judicial sources said, IgbereTV reports. Mathias and his gang of four extortionists were charged on Saturday. They are due to appear before a judge later in the...
Chelsea set eyes on Dortmund’s exciting midfielder Jude Belligham, also wanted by Man United
Chelsea are set to rival Liverpool and Manchester United for Jude Bellingham next summer. The Borussia Dortmund midfielder is a target for a number of top clubs in Europe. The Germans were insistent that, with Erling Haaland having joined Manchester City, Bellingham would not be sold during the most recent...
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...
It’s a free-for-all slugfest in Senegalese legislature as lawmakers elect speaker
Senegal’s security forces were called on Monday to secure a voting process in parliament and hold back rowdy opposition Members of Parliament (MP) who tried to disrupt the election of a new president of the national assembly. The assembly was convening for the first time since a July election in...
Man United lines up $80 million for January transfers, which could rise to 115 million if Ronaldo leaves
Erik Ten Hag will be given at least a £70 million ($80.6 million) transfer war-chest to spend in January – but it could be even more if Cristiano Ronaldo goes. The Manchester United boss forked out more than £215 million ($248 million) over the summer, bringing in Brazilian star Antony...
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...
Draw at home against Salzburg means drab Chelsea still not out of the woods despite manager swap
Thomas Tuchel started with a disappointing draw and was crowned European champion four months later. Graham Potter fancies a Chelsea repeat. “I won’t give too much away to keep people guessing,” said Graham Potter when asked to explain the shape he envisioned Chelsea taking in his first game as manager...
Newly sworn-in Kenya President Ruto unveils a raft of measures to repair tottering economy
William Ruto was sworn as Kenya’s fifth president on Tuesday, taking the helm a week after the country’s Supreme Court threw out petitions challenging his victory in the August 9 presidential election. Ruto replaces Uhuru Kenyatta, whom he served as deputy since 2013, and will have to tackle a surge...
