Emery urges Villa to use Europa triumph to fuel bold new era

Unai Emery urged Aston Villa to use their historic Europa League final triumph against Freiburg as the foundation for an "ambitious" new era.

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Veteran goalkeeper Neuer recalled to aid Germany World Cup bid

Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was handed a surprise recall to Germany's 26-man World Cup squad, coming out of international retirement to play in the tournament for a fifth time.

By Afp 3 hrs ago

Cuba outraged after US indicts Raul Castro

The charges against Castro have fuelled speculation that Trump will try to topple the crisis-hit island

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South Korean oil tanker passes through Strait of Hormuz

Ship-tracking site MarineTraffic showed the South Korea-flagged tanker Universal Winner on the eastern side of the Strait of Hormuz near the entrance to the Gulf of Oman, bound for Ulsan

By Afp 1 day ago

France, Russia jostle for influence in Togo

Togo has maintained cordial ties with France since independence in 1960. It is now also opening up to a Russia keen to expand its influence from the Sahel into the Gulf of Guinea.

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DR Congo fishermen resort to trawling plastic waste

The mighty Congo River feeds millions of people along its course through the vast Democratic Republic of Congo but fishermen near the capital now find more plastic than fish in their nets.

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EU agrees to implement US trade pact after Trump threats

EU lawmakers and member states reached a deal in the early hours of Wednesday to implement the bloc's nearly year-old trade pact with the United States.

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Putin, Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in talks after Trump visit

President Xi Jinping hailed China and Russia's "unyielding" ties in talks with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, as the pair met to underscore their alliance.

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Ebola, hantavirus show world's risk preparedness lagging: pandemic expert

The deadly hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks show that while the response to declared public health crises has improved, awareness of pandemic risks still lags, a leading pandemic expert warned Tuesday.

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US urges citizens to not travel to DRC, S. Sudan, Uganda over Ebola risk

The US State Department on Tuesday urged Americans to not travel to the DRC, South Sudan or Uganda amid mounting worries over a deadly Ebola outbreak.

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France says G7 finance talks 'frank, sometimes difficult'

France's finance minister acknowledged talks among leading global economies were "sometimes difficult", even as the group agreed a statement committing to combatting growing economic risks.

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Arsenal on the brink of Premier League title after nervy Burnley win

Arsenal are on the brink of ending a 22-year wait to win the Premier League after beating Burnley 1-0 on Monday, opening up a five-point lead at the top.

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Pep Guardiola to leave Man City at the end of the season - reports

Pep Guardiola is set to bring his trophy-laden decade in charge of Manchester City to an end this weekend.

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Thailand cuts visa-free stays, citing crime by foreigners

Thailand is drastically cutting the length of visa-free stays for tourists from more than 90 countries in an effort to curb crime involving foreign nationals, officials said on Tuesday.

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Long-running conflicts muddy DR Congo Ebola response

The town of Mongbwalu, the latest Ebola outbreak's ground zero, is on the turf of the self-proclaimed Cooperative for the Development of Congo (Codeco), a militia claiming to defend Lendu interests.

By Afp 2 days ago

WHO evaluates vaccines, treatments for Ebola outbreak

WHO said it was examining whether any candidate vaccines or treatments could be used to rein in what it warned could be a lengthy Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Ronaldo, 41, leads Portugal into his sixth World Cup

Veteran Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo will lead his country into the 2026 World Cup this summer after coach Roberto Martinez named the 41-year-old in his squad on Tuesday.

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Kenya's new poaching problem: smuggling giant harvester ants

Kenyan ant expert Dino Martins gushes over the red and black insects that have become the centre of an international smuggling trade

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African stars in Europe: Antoine Semenyo wins it for City

Antoine Semenyo produced one of the great FA Cup final goals with an audacious back-flick that sealed a 1-0 win for Manchester City over Chelsea in the FA Cup final at the weekend.

By Afp 3 days ago

Somaliland marks Independence Day as Israel formally recognises envoy

Thousands gathered in the capital Hargeisa for a military parade, traditional dances, and political speeches, with added excitement this year following Israel's recognition.

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Mass Ukraine drone barrage kills 3 in Russia: Moscow

A huge wave of more than 500 Ukrainian drones attacked Russia overnight, killing three people in the Moscow region, authorities said on Sunday.

By Afp 4 days ago

German 'chemical town' fears impact of industrial decline

Germany's industrial decline is taking a painful toll on communities that have long relied on local manufacturing titans for jobs, prosperity and a sense of a secure future.

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WHO declares international emergency as Ebola kills over 80 in DR Congo

An Ebola outbreak in the DRC has killed more than 80 as authorities warned there was no vaccine for the strain in a crisis that the WHO declared an international health emergency.

By Afp 4 days ago

Fernandes equals assist record as Man Utd edge Forest thriller

Bruno Fernandes equalled the Premier League record of 20 assists in a season as Manchester United secured third place with a 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest.

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WHO declares international emergency as Ebola kills more than 80 in DR Congo

WHO declares an international health emergency on Sunday over an outbreak of an Ebola strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has killed more than 80 and for which there is no vaccine.

By Afp 4 days ago

Rwanda genocide suspect Kabuga dead

At the time of his death, he was awaiting release to a country willing to take him.

By Afp 4 days ago

Trump, Nigeria claim killing of senior IS leader

Under US sanctions since 2023, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was the second-in-command of IS worldwide, according to US President Donald Trump and the Nigerian military.

By Afp 5 days ago

Deadly Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo: health agency

"Ebola Virus Disease outbreak confirmed in Ituri Province," the pan-African health agency said.

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Beckham becomes first British billionaire sportsman

Former Manchester United and England star David Beckham has become Britain's first billionaire sportsman, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List.

By Afp 6 days ago

Swelling Ukraine mental health crisis will be felt for generations: WHO

Over four years into Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine's mental health crisis is palpable and growing, WHO said, warning the effects could be felt for generations.

By Afp 6 days ago

Uganda health ministry confirms Ebola outbreak, one dead

One person dies from Ebola outbreak in Uganda, Health Ministry says case was an imported infection from DRC.

By Afp 5 days ago

'Happiest day of our lives': Gazans hold mass wedding among ruins

Wearing traditional Palestinian dresses, dozens of smiling brides clutched red bouquets as they walked with their grooms past the tents and ruined buildings of Gaza City.

By Afp 6 days ago

Civilians caught in war of drones in eastern DR Congo

In the eastern DRC a conflict that drags on despite peace talks has taken a dangerous new turn, with civilians now struck from the air by drones, far from the front line.

By Afp 6 days ago

Man City still 'alive' but need Arsenal to slip, Guardiola says

Pep Guardiola says all Manchester City can do is stay alive and hope for an Arsenal slip-up in the Premier League title race after a 3-0 win against Crystal Palace.

By Afp 7 days ago

Real Madrid start presidential election process

Real Madrid have officially started their electoral process today, after president Florentino Perez announced his decision to call elections, in which he will stand.

By Afp 7 days ago

Arteta seeks goal spree for Premier League title cushion

Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal to put relegated Burnley to the sword in emphatic fashion on Monday as they close in on a first Premier League title for 22 years.

By Afp 7 days ago

Trump vows to push Xi to 'open up' China at superpower summit

US President Donald Trump says he will urge Xi Jinping to open China further to American businesses during a high-stakes Beijing summit expected to address trade, Taiwan and the Iran conflict.

By Afp 7 days ago

Inter Milan win Italian Cup to secure domestic double

Inter Milan won the Italian Cup after beating Lazio 2-0 and completing a domestic double alongside their 21st Serie A title.

By Afp 7 days ago

Paris Saint-Germain clinch fifth straight Ligue 1 title

Paris Saint-Germain secured their fifth straight French Ligue 1 title last night as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's strike set up a decisive 2-0 win away to nearest rivals Lens.

By Afp 7 days ago

UN urges independent probes into deadly Nigeria, Chad airstrikes

The UN rights chief on Wednesday demanded independent investigations into reports that separate airstrikes by the Nigerian and Chadian armies in northern Nigeria killed dozens of civilians.

By Afp 7 days ago