A routine test mission ended in tragedy after a B-52 bomber crashed moments after take-off. Eight people have died after a US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after departing Edwards Air Force Base in California. The aircraft went down at about 11:20 a.m. local time during a routine test flight and burst into…
Iran came from behind on two occasions to earn a hard-fought 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their opening Group G match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Iran denied New Zealand a historic World Cup victory after staging two comebacks in an entertaining encounter in Los Angeles. New Zealand took an early lead through…
Maxi Araujo’s late goal denied Saudi Arabia a famous victory in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Uruguay came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in a thrilling Group H clash, preventing the Saudis from repeating the opening-game heroics that stunned Argentina at the 2022 World Cup. Saudi…
A late own goal denied Egypt a historic victory as Belgium fought back to earn a point in their World Cup opener. Egypt came close to securing their first-ever FIFA World Cup win but were held to a 1-1 draw by Belgium in their opening Group G match in Seattle. Emam Ashour gave Egypt the…
Cape Verde produced one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by holding Spain to a goalless draw in Atlanta. Cape Verde frustrated the reigning European champions throughout their Group H opener, earning a historic 0-0 draw in their first-ever World Cup match. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, Spain failed…
Plateau State health authorities have intensified emergency measures after confirming a cholera outbreak in Mangu Local Government Area. Plateau State has recorded 11 confirmed cholera cases and five deaths, according to the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nicholas Baamlong. The confirmed infections were reported alongside 53 suspected cases in Pushit, Mangu 1, and Mangu 2 communities…
A verdict that shook a palace and scarred a family — delivered on a Monday morning in Oslo. Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been found guilty of two counts of rape and sentenced to four years in prison by Oslo District Court. He was not present in the…
The UK government has confirmed a nationwide ban on social media use for children under 16, citing growing concerns about online safety and mental health. The UK will prohibit children under the age of 16 from accessing major social media platforms from spring 2027 under new measures announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The ban…
A wave of Russian attacks has left nine people dead in Ukraine and caused major damage to a centuries-old religious landmark in Kyiv. Russian missile and drone strikes killed nine people across Ukraine on Monday, according to Ukrainian officials. Four people died in Kyiv, while five rescue workers were killed in Kharkiv while responding to…
Alexander Isak scored and provided two assists as Sweden made a flying start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. Sweden defeated Tunisia 5-1 in Monterrey, with Liverpool striker Alexander Isak delivering a standout performance on his World Cup debut. Yasin Ayari opened the scoring in the seventh minute with a powerful strike before Isak…
