Co-hosts Mexico has become the first nation to qualify for the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup after a 1-0 win over South Korea in Guadalajara. Mexico’s Luis Romo scored the lone goal in the 50th minute. South Korea’s best chance came in the 87th minute when Cho Gue-sung’s close-range header was saved by...
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Al-Qaeda-Linked Jihadists Claim Attack Which Killed 11 Soldiers At Niger Airport
A group linked to Al-Qaeda claimed Thursday’s attack on an airport in Niger’s capital, Niamey. The attack which killed at least 11 soldiers and two civilians, took place six months after other jihadists staged a large assault on the same facility. Twenty-two attackers were also killed as security forces repelled the raid on the Diori...
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Liverpool Sign Munoz From Osasuna In £34.5m Deal
Liverpool have signed Spanish winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna after activating his 40 million euro (£34.5 million) release clause, the Premier League club said on Thursday. The 22-year-old, who is with Spain’s squad at the World Cup in the United States, completed a medical on Wednesday after Liverpool sent club staff to oversee the process....
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Lagos Governor Orders Waste Clearance Across State
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered an immediate scale-up of waste evacuation efforts across the state following a recent build-up of refuse in some communities. Sanwo-Olu said agencies including the Lagos Waste Management Authority, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency and the Ministry of Environment had deployed additional trucks and personnel to clear waste...
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DR Congo Draw Portugal In Group K World Cup Opener, Ronaldo Misfires
Cristiano Ronaldo’s bid to make an impact at a record-equalling sixth World Cup got off to a frustrating start as the Democratic Republic of Congo earned their first-ever point at the tournament with a 1-1 draw against Portugal on Wednesday. Portugal appeared on course for victory when Joao Neves powered home a header from Pedro...
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Qantas Names London, Destination For Longest Non-Stop Commercial Passenger Service
Qantas Airways has selected London as the first destination for its Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul flights, paving the way for what is expected to become the world’s longest non-stop commercial passenger service. The Australian carrier said the flights will connect Sydney and London in about 20 hours, eliminating the traditional stopover on the route. Qantas plans...
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South Africa’s Democratic Alliance Drops Ex-Leader From Cabinet Ahead Of November Local Polls
Democratic Alliance (DA), the second-largest party in South Africa’s fragile coalition government, on Wednesday demoted former leader John Steenhuisen from the country’s cabinet months before local elections. The reshuffle comes ahead of November’s local government elections, a key test for the party following the formation of the 10-party coalition government in 2024. Geordin Hill-Lewis, the...
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Feyenoord Appoint Ex-Captain Van Bronckhorst As Head Coach
Dutch club Feyenoord has appointed former captain Giovanni van Bronckhorst as manager. He replaces Robin van Persie after a frustrating season that saw them well adrift of rivals PSV Eindhoven. The 51 year has signed a two-year contract, with an option for the club to extend it by a further year, the Rotterdam-based club said....
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Leipzig Sack Werner Despite Champions League Qualification
German Club RB Leipzig have sacked coach Ole Werner after just one season in charge, despite leading them to a third-placed finish and Champions League football next season. “We have spent the past few days carrying out a thorough final review of the recent season,” the club’s sporting director Marcel Schafer said in a statement...
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Altman Tells G7 Not To Leave Control Of AI To Developers
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman urged world leaders at the G7 summit on Wednesday not to surrender control over artificial intelligence to the companies building it. He called on governments to set global standards for deploying the rapidly advancing technology. “Do not cede your responsibilities to AI labs like mine,” Altman told leaders and tech...