Eleven children died and 19 other people were injured after a fire broke out at a state-run orphanage on the outskirts of Algeria’s capital on Thursday. The fire broke out in the Mohammadia district, east of Algiers, prompting rescue teams to rush to evacuate victims and residents trapped inside the building. Algeria’s Civil Protection agency confirmed that 19 other…
Defending champions Argentina are through to a second consecutive FIFA World Cup final following a late 2-1 comeback win over the Three Lions of England at the Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday evening. Argentina will now face European champions Spain in the final of this year’s World Cup at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Spain defeated France 2-0 at the…
Former President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma has issued his first official statement following the discontinuance of treason charges against him, expressing gratitude to President Julius Maada Bio, the Government of Sierra Leone, ECOWAS leaders and Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for their roles in bringing the matter to a close. In a statement released from Abuja, Nigeria, on Tuesday,…
Spain’s La Roja are through to the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a dominant 2-0 win over France in their semi-final match at the Dallas Stadium on Tuesday evening. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring for the 2010 champions from the penalty spot in the 22nd minute after Lucas Digne brought down Lamine Yamal inside his own…
Spain winger Lamine Yamal has insisted La Roja have no reason to fear France ahead of their FIFA World Cup semi-final after defeating Belgium 2-1 to reach the last four. Spain booked their place in the semi-finals thanks to Mikel Merino’s late winner in Dallas, setting up a blockbuster clash with France, who are seeking a third consecutive FIFA…
Iran and Oman have concluded talks on the Strait of Hormuz without reaching a breakthrough, according to a statement from Iran’s Foreign Ministry. The strategic waterway lies between Iran to the north and Oman to the south, giving both countries a direct role in ensuring the security of shipping through the strait.Top Stories Newsletter Both sides agreed to continue…
