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...
Kenya, Somalia mend 10-month diplomatic standoff, agree to reopen embassies
Kenya and Somalia have agreed to fix their relations that have been strained since December, after Somalia accused Kenya of violating its sovereignty and interfering with its internal affairs. The diplomatic ties restoration agreement was sealed on Tuesday following talks between Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta and Mohammed Hussein, the visiting...
Striker Lukaku watches as new club Chelsea toils to overcome Villareal on post-match penalties
Romelu Lukaku will seemingly have no problem walking straight into the Chelsea team after watching his prospective new employers struggle past Villarreal on penalties to clinch the Super Cup. Chelsea clinched the Super Cup after a 6-5 penalty shootout win The Belgium striker landed at Biggin Hill airport just outside...
Unveiled: Messi says he’s in good company at PSG and looks forward to winning…
In just three days the world has seen Lionel Messi go from sobbing at his Barcelona farewell news conference to ear-to-ear grinning at his Paris introductory news conference. The Argentine superstar was officially unveiled by his new club, Paris Saint-Germain, on Wednesday and the tears felt like they were part...
Darfur crimes: Sudan agrees to surrender ousted leader Omar al Bashir to ICC
The Sudanese government will hand Omar al-Bashir over to the International Criminal Court (ICC) along with other officials wanted over the Darfur conflict, according to a Cabinet of Ministers in a statement to CNN. Bashir, who ruled Sudan for three decades before being deposed in 2019, faces charges of genocide,...
British court allows US to appeal against decision not extradite fearless journalist Julian Assange to America
US authorities will be allowed to continue their appeal against the decision not to extradite Julian Assange, a court has ruled. In January, District Judge Vanessa Baraitser concluded that the WikiLeaks founder, 50, should not be sent to the US because he was at “real risk of suicide”. But at...
Walking the talk: New Malawi president pounces on thieving minister, government officials
Malawi’s Anti-Corruption Bureau has arrested the energy minister and two other officials for alleged corruption involving a state oil contract. Political analysts said the arrests show Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera’s anti-corruption drive is targeting more than just the former ruling party. Malawi Energy Minister Newton Kambala has been arrested along...
It’s official: Messi agrees two year deal to join PSG, expected to sign later today
Lionel Messi has reached an agreement with Paris Saint Germain (PSG) over a transfer to the French soccer club, sports paper L’Equipe said on its website, adding he was due to arrive in Paris in the coming hours. Messi, the 34-year-old record goal scorer for both Argentina and Barcelona, is...
Barcelona last minute attempt to keep Lionel Messi, despite imminent transfer to PSG
Barcelona have made a last-ditch attempt to keep Lionel Messi at the club despite the Argentine being on the verge of joining Paris Saint-Germain, reports in Spain say. The six-time Ballon d’Or winner confirmed in an emotional press conference on Sunday he was leaving Camp Nou after 21 years, though...
Pundit: With Lukaku signed Chelsea look EPL favourites, Man City will struggle without Harry Kane
Trevor Sinclair has urged Manchester City to sign Harry Kane as soon as possible as it could have huge consequences for the start of the new Premier League season. Pep Guardiola’s side won the title with ease last season and are many people’s favourites to win it again this term,...
