AFRICA NEARS POLIO-FREE STATUS, SAYS WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has hailed Africa’s significant progress toward eradicating polio, declaring the continent “very close” to achieving polio-free status. In a message...
NOBEL SHOCKER: VENEZUELA’S MACHADO CLINCHES PEACE PRIZE, TRUMP SNUBBED
The Nobel Peace Prize was on Friday awarded to Venezuela’s opposition leader and democracy activist Maria Corina Machado, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said. Machado was...
TRUMP SETS SUNDAY NIGHT DEADLINE FOR HAMAS TO ACCEPT GAZA PEACE PLAN
US President Donald Trump has given Hamas until 2200 GMT on Sunday to accept his 20-point plan for peace in Gaza, warning the Palestinian militant...
MAN CITY’LL NOT SEE ‘BEST’ RODRI UNTIL NEXT SEASON – GUARDIOLA
Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City will have to wait until next season to see the best of Rodri again as the Spanish midfielder slowly finds...
SPAIN COACH DISMISSES SPAT WITH FLICK OVER YAMAL INJURY
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Friday there was “no conflict” with Hansi Flick after the Barcelona boss last month criticised the national team’s...
EPL: TIMBER SET FOR NEW ARSENAL DEAL
By Sunmisola Shodayo Arsenal have initiated discussions regarding a contract with defender Jurrien Timber as they aim to secure his long-term commitment to the club....
ORGANISERS SAY LAST GAZA FLOTILLA BOAT INTERCEPTED BY ISRAEL
The organisers of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla said Israel intercepted its last remaining boat on Friday, after the interceptions of its fellow vessels drew protests...
INDIA, CHINA TO RESUME DIRECT FLIGHTS AFTER FIVE YEARS
India and China will resume direct flights between their two countries this month after a five-year suspension, officials said, with bookings opening on Friday. Direct...
CHURCH OF ENGLAND APPOINTS FIRST FEMALE ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY
Sarah Mullally was on Friday named the new Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England — which can trace...
BELLINGHAM LEFT OUT OF ENGLAND SQUAD FOR OCTOBER GAMES
Jude Bellingham was a notable omission from Thomas Tuchel’s England squad announced on Friday for this month’s double-header against Wales and Latvia. The Euro 2024...