The Democratic Republic of Congo has imposed a ban on mass gatherings in Kinshasa, Tshopo, Haut-Uele and Bas-Uele as the government steps up efforts to contain the country’s latest Ebola outbreak. Although no Ebola cases have been confirmed in Kinshasa, officials fear the virus could spread to the capital, home to nearly 18 million people….
Manchester City have confirmed the appointment of Enzo Maresca as their new manager, bringing the Italian back to the Etihad Stadium for a third time. Maresca first joined City in 2020, leading the club’s Elite Development Squad to the Premier League 2 title. He returned in 2022 as one of Pep Guardiola’s assistant managers and…
Argentine footballer Lucas Trejo has lost his wife and two children after rescue workers recovered their bodies from a collapsed apartment building following the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela’s northern coast. Trejo, 38, was in Caracas with his club, Sport Marítimo de La Guaira, when twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 hit the country on…
The United States says it has agreed with Iran to stand down after several days of military exchanges that threatened a fragile ceasefire and disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. According to US officials, both countries have agreed to stop further strikes, allowing commercial vessels to move freely through the strategic waterway. Officials also…
Pakistan carried out airstrikes and deployed ground forces into eastern Afghanistan on Sunday, escalating tensions between the two neighbouring countries. Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the military operation targeted militant hideouts in the Afghan provinces of Paktia, Paktika and Kunar, killing 29 militants. He said the action was a response to recent terrorist attacks…
Pakistan carried out airstrikes and deployed ground forces into eastern Afghanistan on Sunday, escalating tensions between the two neighbouring countries. Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the military operation targeted militant hideouts in the Afghan provinces of Paktia, Paktika and Kunar, killing 29 militants. He said the action was a response to recent terrorist attacks…
A 17-year-old Thai girl has been found dead, her body stuffed inside a suitcase discarded near a railway track in the coastal city of Pattaya, Thailand. An Australian man has been charged with her murder. Tunchanok Donhomla, known by her nickname Cake, was reported missing on Friday evening. Thai police reviewed CCTV footage that allegedly…
Canada secured a historic 1-0 victory over South Africa after Stephen Eustaquio scored a dramatic injury-time winner to book the co-hosts’ place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16. The decisive goal came in the second minute of stoppage time when Eustaquio fired a low shot from the edge of the penalty area…
A plane crash in eastern France has claimed the lives of 11 people, including the pilot and 10 skydivers, local authorities confirmed on Sunday. The aircraft, operated by a parachuting school, took off from Nancy-Essey Airfield before crashing in Tomblaine, near the city of Nancy. Officials said five student skydivers and five instructors were among…
Bahrain and Kuwait have accused Iran of launching missile and drone attacks against their territories following fresh US military strikes on Iranian targets. Kuwait’s armed forces said its air defence systems intercepted “hostile missile and drone attacks” early Sunday. Authorities urged residents to follow safety instructions but did not immediately report casualties or damage. Kuwait’s…
