Russian President Vladimir Putin used Victory Day celebrations to defend the war in Ukraine and criticize NATO support for Kyiv. Speaking at Russia’s annual Victory Day parade in Moscow’s Red Square, Vladimir Putin described the war in Ukraine as a “just” fight against what he called an “aggressive force” backed by NATO. The Russian president…
Concerns are growing in Tenerife as the MV Hondius cruise ship approaches following a hantavirus outbreak onboard. Spanish authorities and the World Health Organization (WHO) have approved plans for passengers aboard the MV Hondius to disembark in Tenerife this weekend after several hantavirus cases were reported during the voyage. Three passengers were previously evacuated in…
US President Donald Trump has brokered a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, including a mass prisoner swap. The truce, confirmed by both Kyiv and Moscow, will halt all fighting for three days and allow 1,000 prisoners from each side to be exchanged. Trump said he personally requested the agreement and thanked Presidents Vladimir Putin…
Real Madrid stars Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde have been fined after a heated training ground clash left Valverde hospitalised. Real Madrid have fined midfielders Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde €500,000 each following a training ground altercation that escalated earlier this week. The incident reportedly began during Wednesday’s training session before tensions flared again on…
Iran says Washington is escalating conflict even as ceasefire talks continue. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the United States of choosing a “reckless military adventure” whenever diplomacy is possible. His comments came after both countries blamed each other for fresh attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on X, Araghchi said…
Fresh violence in Plateau State has left at least 13 people dead and several others injured, deepening fears among residents. Unknown gunmen launched a deadly attack on a community in Plateau State, killing at least 13 people and injuring several others during a late-night assault that forced residents to flee into nearby bushes. Eyewitnesses said…
Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of breaking separate ceasefires announced around Victory Day celebrations. Russia and Ukraine exchanged fresh accusations on Friday after both sides reported drone attacks, artillery strikes and military activity despite temporary ceasefire declarations. Russia’s defence ministry said Ukrainian forces committed more than 1,300 ceasefire violations within hours of the…
The United States says it carried out “self-defense” strikes after Iranian forces targeted American warships in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military confirmed that American forces struck Iranian military targets on Thursday after missiles, drones and small boats allegedly attacked three U.S. Navy destroyers transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. According to U.S. Central…
Unai Emery’s Aston Villa produced a stunning comeback performance to book a place in the Europa League final. Aston Villa overturned a first-leg deficit with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at Villa Park, sealing a 4-1 aggregate win to reach the UEFA Europa League final. More than 43,000 fans packed Villa Park for…
Crystal Palace made history at Selhurst Park by booking a place in their first-ever European final. Crystal Palace defeated Shakhtar Donetsk to secure a 5-2 aggregate victory and advance to the final of the UEFA Europa Conference League. Holding a 3-1 advantage from the first leg in Poland, Palace completed the job with a confident…
