More than 170 migrants rescued after boat catches fire during Channel crossing

It was one of the largest rescue operations reported since records began in 2018

By Afp 5 hrs ago

More remains found as Kosovo mass grave search widens

Excavation work began last week in the area of Zubin Potok.

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Amorim evokes spirit of Baresi as he bids revive AC Milan fortunes

New AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim vowed on Tuesday to honour the legacy of club legend Franco Baresi, who died last week, as he sets about reviving the fortunes of the ailing Italian giants.

By Afp 16 hrs ago

Michigan primary puts Democratic divide on the ballot

US Democrats vote Tuesday in their marquee primary in Michigan, choosing between a left-wing insurgent and an establishment-backed congresswoman.

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Arson suspect arrested as US northwest battles wildfires

US authorities arrested a man Monday on suspicion of arson in connection with the biggest of three fires burning around the northwestern city of Spokane,.

By Afp 16 hrs ago

Worry as Commonwealth Games face uncertain future

Glasgow stepped in to save the 2026 Commonwealth Games, but a slimmed-down 10-sport model over the last 10 days has failed to dispel doubts about the event's future.

By Afp 14 hrs ago

Infantino, the FIFA president under pressure after scrapped investor plan

FIFA president Gianni Infantino's ability to brush aside criticism and push through enlarged versions of the Club World Cup and World Cup lent him an air of omnipotence, but...

By Afp 13 hrs ago

Wenger says scrapping Infantino's World Cup plan was 'absolutely necessary'

Ex-Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said the decision to scrap FIFA president Gianni Infantino's controversial plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup was "absolutely necessary"

By Afp 11 hrs ago

Iran executes two men convicted of spying for Israel

Tehran has ramped up executions, with many of the convicts accused of spying for Israeli intelligence.

By Afp 1 day ago

Leeds rally for 4-2 friendly win over Liverpool ahead of Premier League season

Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored two of Leeds' four second-half goals as they rallied for a 4-2 friendly win over Liverpool on Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.

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Cameroon first qualifiers for WAFCON quarter-finals

Cameroon became the first qualifiers for the 2026 WAFCON quarter-finals thanks to a 1-0 win against Ghana on Sunday, and a 3-2 victory for Mali over Cape Verde.

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Infantino struggling to survive, says former IOC marketing chief

A FIFA plan to raise up to $4.2 billion, based on a valuation of $20 billion, through private investment leaked to the media on Tuesday.

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De Zerbi unsure over Richarlison's future at Spurs

Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi is unsure whether Richarlison will stay at the club, saying the Brazilian forward "sometimes" wants to leave.

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13 dead after small tourist plane crashes in Peru

A small plane carrying foreign tourists to view Peru's famed Nazca Lines archaeological site crashed Saturday, killing all 13 people on board, police said.

By Afp 2 days ago

Trump says US, Israel to hold off on Iran strikes

President Trump said Saturday that the US and Israel had agreed to hold off on new strikes on Iran -- provided that a deal to end the months-long conflict is reached rapidly.

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Alonso welcomes Mudryk's Chelsea return after doping ban

Mykhailo Mudryk will be welcomed with open arms when he rejoins Chelsea in Hong Kong, but the Ukrainian will not be rushed back after winning his appeal against a doping ban.

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Russian attacks on Kyiv kill 9, wound more than two dozen

Russian attacks on Ukraine's capital kill at least nine people and wounded more than two dozen others, local officials said on Saturday, with strikes damaging homes and causing fires across the city.

By Afp 3 days ago

Iran military accuses US of 'escalating tensions' in region

Iran's military accuses the US of 'escalating tensions' in Middle East; warn countries in the region against cooperating with Washington in ongoing conflict.

By Afp 3 days ago

Thousands cross into Spain's north Africa enclave in new migrant crisis

Thousands of migrants crossed overnight from Morocco into Spain's north Africa's Ceuta enclave, police source said, as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez moves to manage latest migrant crisis on the border.

By Afp 4 days ago

Legendary Italian football defender Franco Baresi dies aged 66

A World Cup winner with Italy in 1982 and a finalist at the 1994 World Cup, Baresi is regarded as one of the greatest sweepers in football history.

By Afp 4 days ago

Infantino's most senior advisor resigns, distances self from controversial FIFA plan

His resignation and the AFC statement came hours after FIFA vowed to press ahead with an "open and democratic" consultation on the plan.

By Afp 4 days ago

FIFA vows to go ahead with private investor proposal

Private investors would be allowed under the proposal to acquire stakes in the company but would remain minority shareholders.

By Afp 4 days ago

Hamas agrees to disarm under Trump plan, but no word from Israel

The group said it expected mediators and the Board of Peace to ensure Israel complied with the deal's terms, which include Israel's withdrawal from Gaza.

By Afp 4 days ago

Russian strikes kill at least 8, wound more across Ukraine

Russian strikes killed at least eight people and wounded more than a dozen others across Ukraine, authorities say.

By Afp 5 days ago

Besigye hospitalised after collapsing in court

Besigye's wife has repeatedly criticised his detention conditions, describing them as inhumane and alleging a plot to kill him.

By Afp 5 days ago

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe leaves club after dismal season

Eddie Howe came under pressure last season as the Magpies finished 12th in the Premier League, with 17 defeats in their 38 games.

By Afp 5 days ago

Cyanide poisoning likely killed 15 elephants in Kenya: investigators

The deaths occurred in Amboseli National Park near the Tanzanian border.

By Afp 5 days ago

Tshisekedi faces uncertain path to a third term

The Congolese constitution limits the president to two terms and stipulates that it cannot be amended.

By Afp 5 days ago

Nigeria dismantles meth lab, but fears of Mexican cartel links linger

Nigerian authorities dismantled the crude, make-shift meth lab, after an ongoing trial involving three Mexican nationals took a day to hold court proceedings on-site last week.

By Afp 5 days ago

Japan quake toll hits 34 as survivors struggle in heat

The quake caused widespread damage, flattening homes, damaging bridges, triggering fires and leaving tens of thousands of residents without power and water.

By Afp 5 days ago

Japanese survivors deal with second quake disaster in 10 years

Power and water outages have affected tens of thousands of buildings, leaving residents sweltering and thirsty, and fearing yet another repeat of the quake that struck 10 years ago.

By Afp 5 days ago

Banda scores four as Zambia crush Egypt 6-0 in WAFCON

Barbra Banda struck four goals for Zambia as they hammered Egypt 6-0 in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament in Rabat.

By Afp 6 days ago

'Hands off our game,' EU tells FIFA over private investor plans

EU sports chief Glenn Micallef hit out at FIFA's plans to sell a stake in its competitions, warning international football's governing body: "Hands off our game."

By Afp 6 days ago

FIFA issues deadline to members over plan to sell Sh517 billion stake

FIFA has told member associations they will each receive $40 million if they back a plan to sell stakes in major competitions -- but they must sign up by September 19.

By Afp 6 days ago

Israel army hit Gaza mosque, says used for Hamas 'weapons storage'

Palestinians could be seen combing through vast piles of rubble and debris in the aftermath of the attack.

By Afp 6 days ago

English FA 'deeply concerned' over FIFA plans

England's Football Association says it is "deeply concerned about the lack of process and governance" after FIFA confirmed plans to sell stakes in its major competitions.

By Afp 6 days ago

Chawinga sisters sparkle as Malawi stun WAFCON holders Nigeria

Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga starred as rank outsiders Malawi stunned defending champions Nigeria 3-2 in a WAFCON Group C match in Morocco.

By Afp 6 days ago

FIFA's plans to sell Sh540b stake in its tournaments widely criticised

CONCACAF followed UEFA by criticising FIFA's controversial plans to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions

By Afp 6 days ago

Three firefighters die battling blazes in Greece

Over 150 firefighters and eight aircraft had been dispatched, the fire department said.

By Afp 6 days ago

Josko Gvardiol signs new five-year deal at Man City

Josko Gvardiol has signed a new five-year contract at Manchester City, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.

By Afp 7 days ago