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at 8/9/26 9:10amIts latest defence comes after UEFA confirmed a 'departure payment' made to an alleged mistress when he was working with them.- — Iran says its close to finalising a shipping route agreement with Oman
- at 8/9/26 8:24amHowever, its foreign minister warned a deal would not automatically result in the reopening of the crucial waterway.
- — Israel rejects Donald Trump’s 15-point plan to end Gaza war
- at 8/9/26 7:25amPrime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israeli military would not withdraw from the Palestinian enclave until Hamas fully disarms.
- — Argentina footballer Lionel Messi travels home to attend his father's funeral
- at 8/9/26 6:13amThe 68-year-old Jorge, who played a central role in his son's career, died on Saturday morning following an undisclosed illness.
- — Japan marks 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki
- at 8/9/26 4:11amThe city's Mayor Shiro Suzuki denounced growing support for nuclear deterrence in the global community, including Japan .
- — Spain imposes temporary retaliatory border checks for Italians
- at 8/9/26 2:57amThe border checks started at midnight on Saturday, a week after Italy introduced similar restrictions on Spanish visitors.
- — Nigeria: Mass wedding sees 1,500 couples tie the knot in Kano State
- at 8/9/26 1:40amLocal officials says the state-sponsored event is a way to help low-income families cover marriage costs.
- — Sudan's civil war threatens ancient pyramids of Meroë
- at 8/9/26 12:45amThe more than 200 UNESCO-protected pyramids were built over 2,000 years ago as royal tombs for the rulers of the Kingdom of Kush.
- — Vibra-Signe: a dance technique for the deaf and hard of hearing born in Burkina Faso
- at 8/8/26 9:06amFounded in 2018 by choreographer Yaya Sanou, this unique Burkinabe contemporary dance troupe relies on "Vibra-Signe," a dance technique for the deaf and hard of hearing created by the company's founder.
- — South Africa commemorates 1956 Women's March - but fight for freedom isn't over
- at 8/8/26 7:40amSouth African women willl commemorate the achievements of the 1956 Women's March on Sunday. But they say their fight for freedom is unfinished.
- — Freed hostages in Nigeria describe their ordeal during captivity
- at 8/8/26 6:03amNewly released hostages in Nigeria spoke to the media on Friday, describing their ordeal during months of captivity.
- — US Senate passes sweeping sanctions targeting Russian energy revenues
- at 8/8/26 4:21amUS Senators have passed a punishing sanctions package against Russia targeting the country’s energy revenues that are helping to fuel its war against Ukraine.
- — Ivory Coast celebrates return of sacred 'talking drum' looted by France
- at 8/8/26 3:26amIvory Coast on Friday celebrated the return of a sacred drum looted by French troops in 1916. The homecoming parade through the streets of Abidjan took place on the country’s independence day holiday. The drum then continued on to the village of Adjame, where it was made.
- — More than 300 children have died from Ebola since start of DRC outbreak
- at 8/8/26 1:58amMore than 300 children have died from Ebola since the outbreak began in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to figures cited Friday by United Nations deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq.
- — Police dismantle major Mediterranean trafficking network, Europol says
- at 8/8/26 12:32amAn international police operation led by Spanish authorities dismantled a major criminal network involved in trafficking migrants, drugs and weapons across the Western Mediterranean, the European Union police agency Europol and Spain's Civil Guard announced Friday.
- — Moroccan rights group blames Rabat and Madrid as Ceuta death toll hit 141
- at 8/7/26 12:55pmA Moroccan human rights group says at least 141 people have died trying to reach Spain's Ceuta enclave, accusing Morocco and Spain of prioritising border security over human lives. The NGO is calling for an independent investigation and safer migration pathways.
- — Cubans forced to adapt to life without electricity as oil blockade drags on
- at 8/7/26 9:05amBlackouts are nothing new in Cuba but since US President Donald Trump imposed an oil blockade in January, they can last for days. Previously blackouts lasted a few hours and were often scheduled. Now residents have to plan their lives around short and unpredictable bursts of electricity.
- — Palestinians in Gaza remain wary as Israeli strikes ease
- at 8/7/26 8:43amThe relentless sound of warplanes, the buzz of drones overhead, and the strikes across the Gaza Strip have subsided over the past few days, leaving Palestinians wary of what could come next.
- — Kenyan farmers reject cyanide claims after 15 elephants die in Amboseli
- at 8/7/26 8:27amFarmers bordering Kenya's Amboseli National Park have denied using cyanide after 15 elephants died from suspected poisoning. Wildlife authorities say preliminary tests detected cyanide, but investigations are continuing to determine its source and concentration.
- — Tunisia tops Morocco among French travellers despite booking dip
- at 8/7/26 6:33amTunisia has remained the leading Maghreb destination for French travellers this summer, ranking ahead of Morocco in July 2026 bookings despite a slight decline. Morocco, however, posted stronger year-on-year growth, reflecting rising demand for its diverse tourism offerings.
- — Ghana inflation continues to ease in July as food prices fall
- at 8/7/26 5:25amGhana’s inflation is easing again. Consumer prices rose 4.6% in July, down from 5.3% in June, the first monthly decline since March.
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