Former Spain midfielder Gaizka Mendieta has identified Argentina captain Lionel Messi and Spain’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal as the two leading candidates for the 2026 Ballon d’Or award. The former Valencia and Barcelona star believes the outcome of the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain could have a major influence on who eventually takes home football’s most…
The Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo remains active, with sustained transmission driving increases in reported cases and deaths. As of July 15, 2026, a cumulative total of 2124 confirmed cases, including 828 deaths, have been reported from the DRC. The World Health Organisation (WHO) made this known in a statement on Friday….
US President Donald Trump has threatened to increase tariffs on Canadian goods, saying the extra charges could help cover the costs caused by wildfire smoke drifting into the United States. Smoke from hundreds of wildfires burning across Canada and parts of northern Minnesota has spread into several US states, leading to poor air quality and health concerns for millions…
A Ghanaian TikToker, Camilla Alhassan, has been sentenced to one year in prison for spreading false news about President John Mahama. Ms Alhassan, 43, was sentenced upon pleading guilty to charges on spreading false news about the president. The Tiktoker had in last month and early July in her videos alleged that Mr Mahama sacrificed 32 cows to win…
Alandslide struck Southwestern China’s municipality of Chongqing on Friday, killing at least eight people and leaving 34 others missing after burying residential buildings. The landslide occurred at about 9:08 a.m. local time. Rescue teams pulled 10 people from the debris, including two who sustained serious injuries. Chinese authorities said more than 1,000 residents were evacuated from the affected area….
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has admitted his life has changed dramatically since his breakout performances at the FIFA World Cup, saying his newfound fame means he can’t do some things anymore. The 40-year-old became one of the tournament’s surprise stars after producing a string of outstanding performances, beginning with a clean sheet in Cape Verde’s shock goalless draw against…
