Trump warns Iran to open Hormuz or get 'hit very hard'

US President Donald Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as soon as Wednesday but warned Iran it would get "hit very hard" if negotiations fell through.

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Taiwan begins military drills as China pressure grows

Taiwan's largest military drills of the year began Wednesday as the island democracy attempts to prepare its population for a potential Chinese invasion.

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Infantino's problems mount as Wenger and key FIFA ally turn on him

Pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino has intensified, with opposition emerging from within as well as from external critics over his since-abandoned proposal

By Afp 10 hrs ago

Explosive drone found near Ukrainian plane at German airport

The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) had been found on the tarmac.

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Alonso hails 'emotional' Mudryk return in 1-0 loss to Juventus

Manager Xabi Alonso hailed Mykhailo Mudryk's "emotional" return from a doping ban as the winger played for Chelsea for the first time in nearly two years in a 1-0 friendly defeat to Juventus.

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Embattled FIFA chief Infantino in emergency talks, suffers Figo blow

President Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with other FIFA directors in Morocco, amid a wave of criticism over his now shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment.

By Afp 2 hrs ago

WHO chief in DR Congo for talks on Ebola reponse

The head of the WHO has arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo for a meeting with President Felix Tshisekedi, as the Ebola epidemic intensifies, the UN agency said on Wednesday.

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Morocco, Algeria advance to WAFCON quarter-finals

Hosts Morocco topped Group A at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) despite failing to score from a twice-taken penalty in a 0-0 draw with Senegal on Monday.

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Chelsea sign England midfielder Jordan Henderson

Chelsea announced the signing of veteran England midfielder Jordan Henderson from Premier League rivals Brentford on Monday.

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Fulham sign Gonzalo Garcia from Real Madrid

Spanish striker Gonzalo Garcia has joined Fulham from Real Madrid, reuniting with his former coach Alvaro Arbeloa.

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Newcastle sign goalkeeper Hornicek from Braga

Managerless Newcastle announced the signing of Czech goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Portuguese side Braga on Monday.

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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

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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.

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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,.

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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.

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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...

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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"

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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.

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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.

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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 6 days ago

Cyanide poisoning likely killed 15 elephants in Kenya: investigators

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

By Afp 6 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 6 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 6 days ago