Iran on Wednesday executed a man convicted of spying for Israel, in defiance of pleas from his family and activists for his life to be spared after what they described…
Month: May 2025
Man United booed off after friendly loss in Malaysia
Manchester United suffered fresh embarrassment and were booed off as they lost 1-0 to a Southeast Asian XI in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday in front of 72,550. Ruben Amorim’s side,…
Cunha set for Man Utd move
Manchester United are set to sign Brazil international Matheus Cunha after meeting the £62.5 million ($85 million) buyout clause in his Wolves contract, British media reported on Wednesday. The Red…
Nigerian TikTok celebrity jailed for ‘spraying’ cash
A Nigerian court on Wednesday sentenced a popular TikToker to six months in jail for “spraying” the local naira currency into the air at a party, a common local celebratory…
Putin threatens to ‘throttle’ Western firms remaining in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday threatened to “throttle” Western firms remaining in Russia and acting against its interests, as part of Moscow’s effort to beef up domestic software development.…
Explosion reported near military barracks in Nigeria’s capital — Army
An explosion occurred near a military barracks in the Nigerian capital Abuja, the army announced Monday, as an intelligence source told AFP that the suspected attacker had died. “Explosion At…
Nigeria drops bill that would have made voting compulsory
Nigeria’s National Assembly has scrapped a bill that would have made voting mandatory, a statement from the House of Representatives speaker said Monday following a backlash from lawyers and rights…
Ancelotti pledges to make struggling Brazil ‘champions again’
Carlo Ancelotti on Monday ruled injury-plagued Neymar out from Brazil’s line-up for upcoming World Cup qualifiers and vowed to lead the team to a sixth title on his first day…
Maresca blasts critics after Chelsea qualify for Champions League
Enzo Maresca launched a foul-mouthed rant at Chelsea’s critics after his team qualified for the Champions League with a 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Levi Colwill’s 50th-minute tap-in…
Real Madrid ‘legend’ Alonso returns as new coach
Real Madrid appointed Xabi Alonso to replace Carlo Ancelotti as coach on Sunday, with the Spaniard to take over from June 1 and lead the team at the Club World…
Man City, Chelsea, Newcastle secure Champions League, Liverpool raise Premier League trophy
Manchester City, Chelsea and Newcastle secured places in next season’s Champions League as Liverpool celebrated with the Premier League trophy after a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace in Sunday’s dramatic…
Guardiola says Grealish could leave Man City
Pep Guardiola admitted Jack Grealish could leave Manchester City after the winger was dropped for the 2-0 win at Fulham that sealed their place in the Champions League on Sunday.…
Nadal bids teary Roland Garros farewell as Sabalenka races to win
Rafael Nadal said a tearful farewell as Roland Garros paid tribute to its greatest champion on Sunday, while Aryna Sabalenka got her French Open campaign up and running with an…
Catholic Priest Shot by Gunmen on Dangerous Benue Road
Catholic Priest Shot by Gunmen on Dangerous Benue Road