Aston Villa secured Champions League football after a dominant victory over Liverpool at Villa Park. Aston Villa defeated Liverpool FC 4-2 on Saturday, with Ollie Watkins scoring twice and providing an assist in a crucial Premier League clash. Morgan Rogers opened the scoring for Villa in the first half with a superb curling finish before…
Fresh violence hit southern Lebanon despite a new US-backed ceasefire extension between Israel and Lebanon. At least six people, including three paramedics, were killed after an Israeli air strike targeted a civil defence centre in the southern Lebanese town of Harouf, according to Lebanon Ministry of Public Health. Lebanese officials said another paramedic suffered critical…
Donald Trump says the US does not support Taiwan declaring formal independence from China. US President Donald Trump has warned Taiwan against pursuing formal independence just hours after concluding a major summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Speaking to Fox News after the two-day meeting, Trump said, “I’m not looking to have somebody…
Donald Trump says he will decide “soon” on Taiwan arms sales after fresh warnings from China. US President Donald Trump has declined to commit to a major arms sale package for Taiwan following a strong warning from Chinese President Xi Jinping during their summit in Beijing. Speaking aboard Air Force One after two days of…
Further medical tests found no evidence the US doctor was infected with hantavirus. Dr. Stephen Kornfeld, the American doctor who initially tested positive for hantavirus after falling ill aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, has now tested negative following additional examinations in Nebraska. Doctors at the University of Nebraska Medical Center said the original result…
The US and China praised the talks as successful, but key agreements remain unclear. US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have concluded a high-stakes two-day summit in Beijing, with both sides describing the meeting as productive despite the absence of confirmed trade deals. Trump said the talks produced “fantastic trade deals” and…
Nigeria’s government says illegal mining is becoming a major threat to national and regional security. The Federal Government has handed over foreign suspects linked to terrorism and illegal mining activities to the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) for further investigation. Authorities said more than 327 suspects, including several foreign nationals, have been arrested…
Africa’s top health agency has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo after dozens of deaths were reported. Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has declared an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, with at least 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded in Ituri province. Most of the…
France have unveiled their 2026 World Cup squad, with Eduardo Camavinga among the biggest omissions. France national football team coach Didier Deschamps has confirmed his final World Cup squad ahead of the 2026 tournament, with stars like Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé included. However, Eduardo Camavinga was left out of the squad in a major…
Tension grew at Real Madrid after Kylian Mbappé questioned his role in the team following a 2-0 win over Real Oviedo. Real Madrid manager Álvaro Arbeloa strongly rejected claims made by Kylian Mbappé after the striker suggested he had been told he was the club’s “fourth-choice striker.” Speaking after the match, Mbappé reportedly expressed frustration…
