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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Cyanide poisoning likely killed 15 elephants in Kenya: investigators

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

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Tshisekedi faces uncertain path to a third term

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Three firefighters die battling blazes in Greece

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

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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.

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De Zerbi wants 'soul and passion' from new-look Tottenham

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi urged his team to play with "soul and passion" as the London club rebuild after narrowly avoiding relegation from the Premier League.

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Real Madrid in negotiations to buy Leipzig's Ivorian star Diomande

Real Madrid are in talks with RB Leipzig to buy Ivorian winger Yan Diomande, a source at the German club confirmed to AFP on Tuesday.

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Man City's Rodri sidelined for 'short period' following back surgery

Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri will be sidelined for a short period following minor back surgery, Manchester City said on Tuesday.

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Equatorial Guinea youth warns of Russian recruitment trap

Daniel Angel Masie Nchama had no idea what he was getting into when Russian recruiters sent the young man from Equatorial Guinea into battle in war-ravaged Ukraine.

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Myanmar approves death sentence for cyberscam offences

Myanmar's military-backed parliament approved a law that authorises capital punishment for those who detain or violently coerce victims into working in online scam centres.

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Ukraine's Zelensky expected at White House to secure Trump's support

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected at the White House on Tuesday for talks with Donald Trump, to try again to win the US president's support against Russia.

By Afp 5 days ago

Zinedine Zidane - The good, the bad and the ugly

French football icon Zinedine Zidane has been tasked with delivering France the 2030 World Cup as coach, just as he did as a player in 1998.

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'Good energy' at Chelsea as Alonso kickstarts reign in Sydney with 6-4 win

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso got his reign off to winning start on in a dramatic 6-4 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers with striker Joao Pedro scoring a nine-minute hat-trick

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Pirlo bitter over debate that cost him Italy coaching job

Former Italy playmaker Andrea Pirlo, who was favoured for the national coaching post, expressed his bitterness over the debate which has led to him no longer being a candidate.

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'Good energy' at Chelsea as Alonso kickstarts reign in Sydney

Xabi Alonso said Monday there was "good energy" at Chelsea as he bids to turn around the club's fortunes, but was reluctant to say what a successful first season would look like.

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France, Spain battle 'monster' wildfires with more heat on the way

Firefighters battled massive blazes tearing through forests across France and Spain Monday, as authorities warned of a fresh heatwave set to engulf Bordeaux.

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Iran halts strikes as Trump gives space to talks

Iran and the US held their fire Monday, handing Gulf shipping and the oil industry a respite from missile strikes as Donald Trump's UN envoy said the president was "giving talks some space".

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Infantino slams World Cup critics for 'spreading hate'

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has hit back at World Cup critics, claiming they were "spreading hate and false rumours" and arguing the tournament delivered "only joy and happiness".

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Iran says progress in Oman talks on Hormuz strait management

The latest talks come after the US resumed attacks on Iran in an effort to end Tehran's control of the strait

By Afp 7 days ago

French authorities say 220,000 now evacuated from biggest forest fire

More than 50,000 additional people have been ordered to leave villages around Bordeaux

By Afp 7 days ago

Zelensky says Russia seeks 30,000 extra N.Korea troops for Ukraine war

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia has sought an extra 30,000 troops and missile launchers from North Korea to fight his country.

By Afp 7 days ago