Erling Haaland struck his first World Cup goals as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 on Tuesday in their first game at a major tournament in 26 years. The Manchester City striker turned in from close range to give Norway the lead on 29 minutes in Boston, but Aymen Hussein’s header brought Iraq level. Haaland pounced on an error at the…
Argentine forward Lionel Messi opened his record-breaking sixth World Cup with a hat-trick to become the tournament’s joint all-time top scorer on Tuesday as holders Argentina launched their bid for back-to-back titles with a dazzling 3-0 rout of Algeria. Messi delivered an electrifying individual display on a magical night at Kansas City’s 69,045-capacity Arrowhead Stadium to join Miroslav Klose…
As Sierra Leone continues to mourn the death of All People’s Congress (APC) National Chairman Alhaji Minkailu Mansaray, one tribute has resonated deeply within the country’s political landscape. Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, the academic, peacebuilding expert, and APC flagbearer aspirant whose profile has risen significantly within the opposition party in recent years, described the late chairman as a “distinguished statesman,…
Thousands of residents have left their homes ahead of the planned defusing of a 250-kilogram World War II bomb discovered in the German city of Potsdam just outside Berlin. Some 6,500 people living in the affected area had been asked to evacuate by 8:30 a.m. (0630 GMT) on Tuesday morning, with emergency workers currently going from door to door…
Five Iranian ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz as the United States lifted its naval blockade after a peace memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington. The Iranian local media reported that the vessels were identified as three oil tankers and two ships carrying essential goods. The U.S. imposed a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz in…
Uruguay dominated but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the sweltering heat of Miami on Monday to leave an intriguing Group H wide open. The stalemate came hours after one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history when European champions Spain were held 0-0 by debutants Cape Verde in the same group. After…
