Meet Vozinha, Cabo Verde’s 40-year-old goalkeeper who stunned Spain
When the final whistle blew, the scoreboard read 0-0. In the biggest upset of the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far, tournament debutants Cabo Verde held football powerhouse... Read more.
UK announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that he would ban social media use for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and livestreaming platforms,... Read more.
The US-Iran deal: A lasting peace or a temporary reprieve?
After nearly four months of intensive military, diplomatic and economic brawl in the Middle East, to the surprise of many, a deal was announced by the US and Iran... Read more.
Berlin air show highlights Europe’s defence dilemma
The International Aerospace Exhibition has opened in Berlin, bringing together aerospace companies, defence manufacturers, researchers and government leaders from... Read more.
Yiwu’s World Cup 2026 supply boom reflects evolution of Chinese manufacturing
Known as the “world’s supermarket”, Yiwu, a small city in China’s Zhejiang Province, supplies an estimated 2.1 million kinds of goods to... Read more.
Nigeria killed 13 000 terrorists in 2025, President Tinubu says
Nigeria’s military has “neutralised” more than 13 000 insurgents over the past year, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced on Friday. The... Read more.
Iran says it has not decided on proposed memorandum of understanding with US
Iran has not yet made and announced its final decision on a proposed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the US and was reviewing it, Iran’s semi-official... Read more.
Trump says peace deal to be signed on Sunday, Iran disputes timing
US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that Washington and Tehran would sign a peace deal on Sunday, while Iran’s Foreign Ministry was reported to... Read more.
Inside 2026 World Cup’s tech, where even the ball needs to be charged
The 2026 World Cup across Canada, Mexico and the US is the most technology-drenched tournament in football history. For the first time at a men’s World Cup,... Read more.
As World Cup costs soar, German players pay for 600 fans’ transport
German players have stepped up to ease fans’ pain from soaring transport costs at the World Cup, offering to pay for 600 of them to travel by bus to their... Read more.
