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Omar Artan: US official says star referee was deported over alleged terrorism links
5+ hour, 24+ min ago (325+ words) Executive Director of the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup Andrew Giuliani has publicly defended the United States' decision to deny entry to Somali referee Omar Artan and deport him from the country. Speaking in a brief…...
NBA Finals players condemn fan violence after Spurs win in New York
5+ hour, 41+ min ago (437+ words) Following violent clashes on the streets of New York, players from both the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks have condemned the incidents. Online, viral videos showed self-proclaimed Knicks fans assaulting Spurs supporters and tearing off their team…...
Electric mobility can save Kenya from pain of rising fuel prices
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (589+ words) But amid the frustration lies a deeper question: How long will Kenya remain so vulnerable to volatile global fossil fuel markets? Until now, Kenya has relied heavily on imported fossil fuels. Fuel imports consume almost 5 per cent of GDP. In…...
Serena Williams returns in style with winning doubles comeback at Queen's Club
7+ hour, 35+ min ago (279+ words) Tennis legend Serena Williams marked a successful return to professional tennis on Tuesday, winning her first match in nearly four years at the Queen's Club Championships in London. The 44-year-old American teamed up with 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko in the…...
FIFA colour allocations sideline Ghana's new 'Ananse' jersey at World Cup
9+ hour, 13+ min ago (282+ words) Ghana's newly unveiled home jersey is unlikely to make its on-field debut during the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after FIFA released the official kit colour allocations for the tournament's opening round. The new Puma-designed strip, launched in…...
Chelsea's Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro spotted in Madonna's video after missing World Cup selection
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (260+ words) Chelsea footballers Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro have featured in an upcoming Madonna promotional film, just days after being left out of their respective World Cup national team selections. The two players surprised fans with an unexpected guest appearance in…...
Ariana Grande returns to touring after 7-year break
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (300+ words) American singer, songwriter and actress Ariana Grande has officially launched her highly anticipated Eternal Sunshine Tour, marking her return to the concert stage with a sold-out performance at Oakland Arena in California. The opening night marked Grande's first major headlining…...
VIDEO: Trump booed by New York crowd during historic NBA Finals appearance
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (258+ words) US President Donald Trump's historic appearance at Game 3 of the NBA Finals was overshadowed by boos from sections of the New York crowd. While Trump became the first sitting US president to attend an NBA Finals game in person, the…...
Instagram lets users rearrange profile grid posts in long-awaited update
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (279+ words) Instagram has rolled out one of its most requested updates, introducing a feature that allows users to rearrange posts on their profile grids, ending years of speculation and repeated user demand. The feature is designed to give creators, brands and…...
Heritage, music and colour define Nigeria's Calabar Carnival spectacle
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (455+ words) Africa is well known for embracing and upholding ancient and historical ways of life, celebrations and passages. When Africans celebrate, they do more than throw parties; they create unforgettable moments that give the celebrations a living life. Nowhere is this…...