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...
Too many ‘petty snubs’ at Queen Elizabeth II mourning as Prince Harry is stripped of right to wear military regalia
Prince Harry has been given an “unnecessary snub” by the Firm, as the mourning Prince has been told he is unable to wear his military uniform at his grandmother’s funeral. Although Harry had his military titles removed by the Queen after stepping down from senior royal duties in 2020, since...
Ukrainian troops pound Russian forces as they sustain momentum that major territorial gains
Ukrainian troops continued to pile unrelenting pressure on retreating Russian forces on Tuesday, seeking to hold on to their sudden momentum that has produced major territorial gains. Fresh yellow-and-blue flags fluttered from the tallest buildings left in partly destroyed towns around Ukraine’s second city, Kharkiv, while Ukrainian soldiers inspected charred...
Moscow dodges questions on losses incurred by Russian troops at hands of marauding Ukraine army
Ukrainian forces swept deeper into territory seized from fleeing Russian troops on Monday and joyful residents returned to former frontline villages, while Moscow’s leaders dodged any discussion of their troops’ retreat in northeast Ukraine. Ukraine’s general staff said its soldiers had recaptured more than 20 towns and villages in just...
