Nigeria wins three gold medals at 2026 African Taekwondo championships

Nigeria secured an impressive seven-medal haul, including three gold medals, at the 2026 African Taekwondo Championships in Mali. Nigeria strengthened its performance at the 2026 African Taekwondo Championships in Bamako, Mali, by winning three gold medals, one silver and three bronze medals at the World Taekwondo-sanctioned G-4 tournament. Aderibigbe Faridah claimed gold in the Freestyle…

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Switzerland travel to US without Embolo, ESTA under review

Swiss forward Breel Embolo missed his team’s departure after US travel authorisation was placed under review. Switzerland’s World Cup squad travelled to the United States without striker Breel Embolo after his ESTA travel authorisation was unexpectedly placed under further review. The Swiss Football Federation said Embolo’s approval had initially been granted but was later flagged…

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Serena Williams confirms tennis return

Tennis icon Serena Williams is preparing to make her return to competitive action at the age of 44. Williams is expected to return to the court in the doubles event at Queen’s, marking her first competitive appearance since retiring from professional tennis. The move has sparked speculation that the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion could…

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Six stabbed, 24 arrested after Arsenal league victory parade

Celebrations turned violent after Arsenal’s title parade, leaving six people injured in separate stabbing incidents. Six people were stabbed and 24 others arrested following Arsenal’s Premier League victory celebrations in north London, according to the Metropolitan Police. One man in his 20s suffered life-threatening injuries after an attack on Hornsey Road, although police say his…

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Hundreds arrested in France after PSG Champions League victory

More than 400 people were arrested after celebrations following PSG’s Champions League triumph turned violent across France. Clashes broke out between football fans and police after Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League final. Authorities said more than 400 people were arrested, including 280 in Paris, as unrest disrupted transport services and damaged…

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