The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Nepal has risen to 734 as rescuers battle persistent rain and difficult terrain, while more than 540 people remain missing across the border in Tibet. Nepal’s disaster management agency announced the new casualty figure on Sunday as the search and rescue operation entered its fifth day. In Tibet, Chinese authorities said 16…
Newcastle extended their unbeaten run as Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa scored in the Magpies’ 2-0 victory against Tottenham Hotspur, as they suffered their second league defeat at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Magpies opened the scoring with a fine goal from Elanga in the 62nd minute following an assist from Amar Dedic. The goal makes the Swedish winger…
Filip Hrgovic has ended Moses Itauma’s bid to become one of Britain’s youngest-ever world champions after producing a dramatic ninth-round stoppage to claim the vacant IBF heavyweight title in London. The Croatian survived a gruelling encounter in which both fighters appeared to be running on empty before Itauma’s corner finally threw in the towel after their 21-year-old charge was…
Liverpool were forced to settle for another 2-2 draw in the Premier League after twice coming from behind to deny Nottingham Forest victory at Anfield on Saturday. The result means new manager Andoni Iraola is still waiting for his first league victory after his side opened the campaign with consecutive draws. Forest stunned the home crowd in the 24th…
Gunfire and explosions were heard in parts of Niamey, Niger’s capital, early Saturday, with reports of heavy shooting around a military base near the city’s international airport. The source of the attack remained unclear as of Saturday morning, while Nigerien authorities had yet to issue an official statement on the incident. A resident told AFP that heavy gunfire and…
Rayan Cherki proved his point to Enzo Maresca as the Manchester City star’s brilliant double inspired a 4-1 rout of Crystal Palace on Friday. City boss Maresca admitted Cherki was frustrated to be left out of the starting line-up for last weekend’s 2-1 win against Bournemouth in their Premier League opener. The France playmaker responded to the snub in…
