Zverev, Shelton back on court for Davis Cup qualifiers

Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton return to action in the Davis Cup qualifiers as Germany faces Croatia and the United States takes on the Czech Republic.

By Afp 18 hrs ago

Liverpool pile on misery for Spurs in League Cup

Liverpool beat Tottenham 3-1 in the League Cup, while 16-year-old Max Dowman scored twice as Arsenal swept aside Ipswich 4-2.

By Afp 18 hrs ago

Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 82 people

Since Sudan's war erupted, both sides have been largely funded by the country's gold trade, valued at billions of dollars.

By Afp 7 hrs ago

South Africa pushes back on US visa curbs

"We reiterate that healing the divisions of the past and establishing a society based on democratic values, social justice and fundamental human rights is a constitutional imperative."

By Afp 7 hrs ago

South Africa intensifies hunt after eight women found dead

South African police are racing to crack the killings of at least eight women whose bodies have been found east of Johannesburg in two months, the latest on Tuesday.

By Afp 6 hrs ago

US again denies Palestinian leader Abbas visa to attend UN assembly

The Trump administration took the same step last year, forcing the Palestinian leader, a regular at the UN General Assembly, to address the body of global leadership by video.

By Afp 3 hrs ago

Clashes between DR Congo opposition, pro-govt supporters in Kinshasa

Police fired tear gas as clashes erupted in Kinshasa on Tuesday between opposition supporters and pro-government activists during a rally against a proposed constitutional change.

By Afp 1 day ago

Kosovo's ex-president Thaci jailed for 25 years for war crimes

Kosovo's former president Hashim Thaci was sentenced to 25 years by a tribunal in The Hague on Wednesday for war crimes, the court said in a long-awaited verdict likely to spark outrage.

By Afp 1 day ago

Saudi Arabia warns it will react 'firmly' to Houthi attacks

Saudi Arabia warned Tuesday it will react "firmly" to Yemen's Houthis, after a series of attacks carried out by the pro-Iranian rebels using ballistic missiles and drones wounded 13 civilians.

By Afp 2 days ago

Nairobi to host 2029 world athletics championships in African first

Nairobi to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships in September, President Sebastian Coe announces; it will be the first time an African city hosts the event.

By Afp 2 days ago

Haaland revels in Man City's contentious win over Man Utd

Erling Haaland said it was a "great feeling" to seal Man City's controversial 1-0 win at Man United after the Norway striker's goal survived a contentious VAR review.

By Afp 3 days ago

Carrick 'worried' by decision to award Man City winner

Man United manager Michael Carrick said it was "worrying" a team of officials came to the conclusion Erling Haaland's winner should stand as 10-man Man City stunned Old Trafford.

By Afp 3 days ago

Arteta blasts 'unacceptable' Sunderland penalty despite Arsenal win

Mikel Arteta said the decision to award Sunderland a penalty could have cost Arsenal the Premier League title, even though his side emerged 2-0 winners at the Stadium of Light

By Afp 3 days ago

Paramilitary drones attack Sudan's Blue Nile state capital near Ethiopia

Paramilitary drone strikes overnight Monday rocked Al-Damazin, the capital of Sudan's Blue Nile state, which borders Ethiopia, witnesses and the state government reported.

By Afp 3 days ago

This year I deserve Ballon d'Or: Barca's Yamal

Lamine Yamal believes he and Kylian Mbappe are the two best players in the world and said he deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or after a trophy-laden year with Barcelona and Spain.

By Afp 3 days ago

Foreign nationals targeted in S.Africa's extortion explosion

A South African and his two sons, one a police officer, appeared before a Cape Town magistrate last month accused of extorting around 50 convenience stores run by Ethiopians and Somalis.

By Afp 3 days ago

In DR Congo streets, ex-hoods get tough on litter -- and locals

Brooms in hand and faces covered in tattoos, the cleaning crew got hard to work clearing the rubbish that choked a boulevard in central Kinshasa.

By Afp 3 days ago

Edwin Sifuna rides Gen-Z anger as he takes aim at Ruto ahead of 2027

A 44-year-old senator, Edwin Sifuna, has emerged as a rising challenger to President William Ruto ahead of next year's election as he channels anger over political violence and corruption.

By Afp 3 days ago

Philippine Muslim enclave heads to polls after deadly shooting

Voters across the Philippines' autonomous Muslim region began casting ballots for their first elected parliament Monday morning, hours after gun violence left at least three people dead.

By Afp 3 days ago

Senegal goalkeeper Mendy retires from international football

Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, 34, announced his international retirement on his social media accounts on Sunday, after eight years and 59 caps with the Lions of Teranga.

By Afp 3 days ago

Why Mourinho wants 2030 World Cup final played at the Bernabeu instead of Lisbon

Morocco, Spain and Portugal are co-hosting the 2030 tournament and have already begun competing for the right to stage the final.

By Afp 5 days ago

United boss Carrick dismisses Anderson's 'kings of Manchester' jibe

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has dismissed Elliot Anderson's jibe that City are "kings of Manchester" ahead of Sunday's derby.

By Afp 5 days ago

South Africa extradites six Nigerians wanted in US romance scam

The men are alleged to be members an organised criminal network called Black Axe and are wanted by US authorities on charges including wire fraud and money laundering.

By Afp 6 days ago

Nigeria police chief vows 'safe, secure' vote despite insecurity

"We will have safe and secure voting in the country," said Olatunji Disu, inspector general of the Nigeria Police Force, who took office 10 months before the vote.

By Afp 6 days ago

Messi to buy second Spanish lower league club

The club will become the former Barcelona attacker's second venture into Spanish football ownership

By Afp 7 days ago

Japan seeks change to new UN world map over Russia 'misconception'

Japan said on Thursday it had asked for the revision of a new world map adopted by the United Nations because it made the disputed Kuril islands appear to belong to Russia.

By Afp 7 days ago

Philippine ferry fire kills 5, dozens missing

At least five people were killed and 86 remain missing after a fire erupted aboard a ferry near a tourist hotspot in the Philippine province of Palawan

By Afp 7 days ago

Fire on cargo ship in China kills 20 people: state media

State news agency Xinhua said that the fire broke out at around 11:15 am (0315 GMT). It was not clear whether it had already been extinguished.

By Afp 7 days ago

Pochettino wants Chelsea stripped of 2016-17 EPL title, Spurs awarded

Chelsea had admitted to 74 breaches of FA regulations covering agents, working with intermediaries and third-party investment in players.

By Afp 7 days ago

Indonesia rescues six orangutans from fires in a week

Six orangutans including two nursing infants have been rescued from fires raging on Borneo Island in the past week

By Afp 7 days ago

Seoul's spy agency says investigating if Kim Jong UN has a son

North Korea tightly controls information about its leadership and ruling family, leaving even basic details about Kim Jong Un's children difficult to verify.

By Afp 7 days ago

Mac Allister caps Liverpool comeback against Atletico Madrid

Alexis Mac Allister completed Liverpool’s comeback with a late winner as the Reds beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in their Champions League opener.

By Afp 6 days ago

DR Congo school fire leaves at least 14 children dead

A fire ripped through a school in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city of Bukavu on Thursday, sparking a stampede that killed at least 14 children, local and health sources said.

By Afp 6 days ago

France withdraws support for Infantino in FIFA presidential election

France has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s 2027 FIFA presidential bid, joining several European federations in criticising his leadership and governance of world football.

By Afp 6 days ago

Bangladesh measles crisis kills more than 1,000 children

Measles is highly contagious, spreading through coughs and sneezes, and has no specific treatment once caught.

By Afp 8 days ago

Arab, Muslim nations welcome UK-led sanctions on Israeli settlements

The moves prompted a furious Israel to unveil immediate countermeasures targeting Britain.

By Afp 7 days ago

Iran war drives oil prices to $100 per barrel as Tehran strikes ships

The Gulf of Oman lies on the Indian Ocean side of the narrow Hormuz strait, which normally carries around a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas.

By Afp 8 days ago

Drone strike near courthouse in central Sudan kills 12

The attack is the latest in an escalating wave of drone strikes by both the RSF and the Sudanese army.

By Afp 9 days ago

Man on trial in Finland accused of abusing 361 children online

A 27-year-old man has gone on trial in Finland accused of sexually abusing 361 boys aged nine to 15 through social media, including Snapchat, between 2019 and 2022.

By Afp 9 days ago

Russia says Putin, Trump had 'frank' call after US envoys visit

In a one-hour call on Tuesday, Putin and Trump "exchanged views on the outcome of the visits", Ushakov said.

By Afp 8 days ago