A Russian attack on the south-eastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhya killed at least one person and wounded seven others, Ukrainian authorities said. A warning of possible further strikes remained in effect on Wednesday morning because of Russian drones in the airspace, the Kyiv Independent reported. Governor Ivan Fedorov said civilian infrastructure was damaged, and a multi-storey residential building caught…
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,…
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…
Iran twice battled back for a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday in their frenetic opening match of a World Cup campaign that has been utterly overshadowed by war, politics and protests. The Iranian team’s very presence at the Los Angeles Stadium had long felt uncertain, after months of military conflict between their nation and the United States….
The death of Alhaji Minkailu Mansaray, National Chairman of Sierra Leone’s main opposition All People’s Congress (APC), has sent shockwaves across the country’s political landscape, bringing to a close the remarkable journey of a man who spent decades at the center of national politics, public service, and party leadership. Mansaray died in Dakar, Senegal, after a prolonged illness, according…
England players were forced to remain indoors after a severe thunderstorm and tornado warning caused panic around their World Cup training base in Kansas City. The Three Lions had arrived in Kansas City on Saturday morning and trained for the first time at Swope Soccer Village, the training facility of Sporting Kansas City. But hours after the team trained…
