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Real Madrid sign Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool

Real Madrid have signed defender Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool on a deal until 2031, the Spanish giants said on Friday.

Real Madrid sign Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool

Trump tariffs stay in place for now after appellate ruling

Trump tariffs stay in place for now after appellate ruling

UK man in court after Liverpool parade crash

UK man in court after Liverpool parade crash

Rooted in the earth, India's traditional mud wrestling thrives

Rooted in the earth, India's traditional mud wrestling thrives

South African woman gets life term for selling 6-year-old daughter

A South African court on Thursday sentenced a woman to life in prison for kidnapping and selling her six-year-old daughter, in a case that horrified the country.

South African woman gets life term for selling 6-year-old daughter

Student on trial for fake caption of President Ruto's 'funeral'

A Kenyan university student was in court on Thursday, charged with publishing false information over a fake picture caption pretending that President William Ruto was dead.

Student on trial for fake caption of President Ruto's 'funeral'

Nigeria's Tinubu says economy stable despite cost-of-living crisis

Nigeria's president marked his first two years in office Thursday saying his reforms which have caused the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation are bearing fruit.

Nigeria's Tinubu says economy stable despite cost-of-living crisis

England thrash West Indies by 238 runs in 1st ODI

England thrashed the West Indies by 238 runs to win the first one-day international at Edgbaston on Thursday.

England thrash West Indies by 238 runs in 1st ODI

Israel approved Trump's Gaza truce plan: White House

The White House said Thursday that Israel had accepted US President Donald Trump's proposal for a Gaza ceasefire, while discussions were "continuing" with Hamas.

Israel approved Trump's Gaza truce plan: White House

Musk to exit US government role after rare break with Trump

Billionaire Elon Musk announced he was leaving his role in US government shortly after his first major break with President Donald Trump over his signature spending bill.

Musk to exit US government role after rare break with Trump

Africa's next 'super banker': Who is running?

The race to become Africa's next "super banker" ends on Thursday, with five candidates, including one woman, vying to succeed Nigeria's Akinwumi Adesina as head of the African Development Bank.

Africa's next 'super banker': Who is running?

Man Utd stretch loyalty of 'numbed' Chinese fans to the limit

United were beaten 1-0 in Malaysia by a Southeast Asian XI on Wednesday and booed off, a fresh low in a dismal season for Ruben Amorim's bedraggled men.

Man Utd stretch loyalty of 'numbed' Chinese fans to the limit

Cholera outbreak in Sudan capital kills 70 in two days

Cholera outbreak in Sudan's capital claims 70 lives in two days, health officials confirm; 942 new infections and 25 deaths were recorded on Wednesday, following 1,177 cases and 45 deaths on Tuesday.

Cholera outbreak in Sudan capital kills 70 in two days

Dua Lipa, public figures urge UK to end Israel arms sales

Pop star Dua Lipa joined some 300 UK celebrities in signing an open letter Thursday urging Britain to halt arms sales to Israel, after similar pleas from lawyers and writers.

Dua Lipa, public figures urge UK to end Israel arms sales

Stocks climb after US court blocks Trump tariffs

Global stocks and the dollar largely firmed Thursday after a US court blocked most of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs from taking effect.

Stocks climb after US court blocks Trump tariffs

Amnesty says over 10,000 killed in two years in north, central Nigeria

The number of people killed in violence committed by jihadist groups and criminal gangs topped over 10,000 in two years in central and northern Nigeria.

Amnesty says over 10,000 killed in two years in north, central Nigeria

Chinese students lament US plans to block visas

Chinese students lamented Washington's latest tirade against them on Thursday, accusing the Trump administration of acting "recklessly"

Chinese students lament US plans to block visas

Mauritanian candidate on track to become Africa's next 'super banker'

In second place was the Zambian economist Samuel Munzele Maimbo, who saw his tally reduce from the first round to 36.68 percent.

Mauritanian candidate on track to become Africa's next 'super banker'

Harvard graduation overshadowed by Trump threats

The filing gave Harvard 30 days to produce evidence showing why it should not be blocked from hosting and enrolling foreign students.

Harvard graduation overshadowed by Trump threats

Joseph Kabila, the shadowy ex-president back in the DR Congo

Tshisekedi accuses his predecessor of being in cahoots with Rwanda as the mastermind behind the M23 militia, which has seized vast tracts of the resource-rich Congolese east.

Joseph Kabila, the shadowy ex-president back in the DR Congo

White House slams court decision blocking Trump tariffs

The White House on Thursday blasted a federal court's decision to block many of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.

White House slams court decision blocking Trump tariffs

Sudan cholera outbreak kills 172 in one week

Sudan's health ministry reported on Tuesday a spike in cholera cases in the war-torn country, with 2,700 infections and 172 deaths in one week.

Sudan cholera outbreak kills 172 in one week

Japan urges universities to accept students hit by US block

The Japanese government has asked local universities to consider accepting students at US universities as President Donald Trump seeks to force Harvard to submit to unprecedented oversight.

Japan urges universities to accept students hit by US block

Kenya extends investigation into filmmakers

Kenyan court on Wednesday gave prosecutors more time to investigate four filmmakers arrested in the wake of a BBC documentary about police killings of protesters

Kenya extends investigation into filmmakers

Zelensky proposes three-way meeting with Trump, Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for a three-way summit with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin as he seeks to force Moscow to halt its three-year invasion.

Zelensky proposes three-way meeting with Trump, Putin

Former captain Wanyama earns Kenya recall

Kenya's ex-skipper Victor Wanyama has been called out of international retirement as the team prepares for August's African Nations Championships.

Former captain Wanyama earns Kenya recall

Cunha set for Man Utd move as Amorim eyes Delap

Cunha scored 17 goals to help haul Wolves out of a relegation battle as they finished behind United only on goal difference in the Premier League table.

Cunha set for Man Utd move as Amorim eyes Delap

Namibia's president urges reparations at first German genocide memorial

After lengthy and sometimes acrimonious negotiations, Germany in 2021 recognised the killings by its settlers constituted a genocide.

Namibia's president urges reparations at first German genocide memorial

Sudan's RSF attacks army amid cholera outbreak

A paramilitary drone strike hit a fuel depot and a military base in war-torn Sudan's south Tuesday, a military source said, as the capital Khartoum battles a deadly cholera outbreak.

Sudan's RSF attacks army amid cholera outbreak

Zelensky set to meet Germany's Merz in Berlin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is due to visit Germany on Wednesday for talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Zelensky set to meet Germany's Merz in Berlin

Macron in Indonesia to deepen trade, defence ties

French President Emmanuel Macron met his Indonesian counterpart on Wednesday, seeking to deepen trade and defence ties with Southeast Asia's largest economy.

Macron in Indonesia to deepen trade, defence ties

Trump says Putin 'playing with fire' as sanctions pressure grows

US President Donald Trump warned Vladimir Putin Tuesday that he was "playing with fire," taking a fresh jab at his Russian counterpart.

Trump says Putin 'playing with fire' as sanctions pressure grows

UN blasts new US-backed aid distribution system in Gaza

According to the UN, 47 people were injured in the mayhem that erupted on Tuesday when thousands of Palestinians desperate for food rushed into an aid distribution site.

UN blasts new US-backed aid distribution system in Gaza

Women in Sudan's Darfur at 'near-constant risk' of sexual violence: MSF

Between January 2024 and March 2025, MSF said it had treated 659 survivors of violence in South Darfur, 94 percent of them women and girls.

Women in Sudan's Darfur at 'near-constant risk' of sexual violence: MSF

Political protests paralyse Bangladesh daily life

Protests have become part of daily life in Bangladesh's capital, with residents either taking part as political parties jostle for power after an uprising last year -- or avoiding them.

Political protests paralyse Bangladesh daily life

More to life than football, says Klopp after Liverpool parade crash

A 53-year-old man from the Liverpool area has been held by police on suspicion of attempted murder and taking drugs after 65 people were injured in Monday's shocking scenes.

More to life than football, says Klopp after Liverpool parade crash

US suspends student visa processing in fresh swipe at foreign applicants

Harvard students protested Tuesday after the US government said it intends to cancel all remaining financial contracts with the university.

US suspends student visa processing in fresh swipe at foreign applicants

Japan loses status as world's top creditor after 34 years

That, however, was below Germany's 569.65 trillion yen, meaning Japan lost the top spot it has held since 1991, the finance ministry said.

Japan loses status as world's top creditor after 34 years

'Kill the farmer' song not a call to murder, S.African president

A chant that US leader Donald Trump used to back claims of white genocide in South Africa is an apartheid-era slogan that did not really mean for farmers to be killed, the president said Tuesday.

'Kill the farmer' song not a call to murder, S.African president

Tesla EU sales slump 53pc in April: trade group

Sales of cars made by Elon Musk‘s Tesla slumped by more than half in April as Chinese electric carmakers saw their share surge, the continent‘s manufacturing association said Tuesday.

Tesla EU sales slump 53pc in April: trade group

Suicide bomber behind explosion in Nigeria capital

Kimani was murdered on September 19, 2018 at her apartment in Nairobi.

Suicide bomber behind explosion in Nigeria capital

King Charles to give historic speech to Canada parliament amid US tensions

King Charles III is to deliver a historic speech to open Canada's parliament on Tuesday, with the nation, of which he is head of state, facing unprecedented threats from US President Donald Trump.

King Charles to give historic speech to Canada parliament amid US tensions

'Horror' at Liverpool title parade, police rule out terrorism in car ramming

Four people remained in hospital in serious condition on Tuesday after a car rammed into a crowd during Liverpool’s Premier League title parade the night before, injuring dozens.

'Horror' at Liverpool title parade, police rule out terrorism in car ramming

Stocks fluctuate as traders await next moves in Trump trade war

Equities were mixed on Tuesday as investors awaited the latest developments in Donald Trump's trade war.

Stocks fluctuate as traders await next moves in Trump trade war

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