MOJTABA KHAMENEI NAMED IRAN’S SUPREME LEADER AFTER FATHER’S DEATH AMID WAR Iran has formally appointed Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country’s new Supreme Leader, marking a controversial and historic succession amidst ongoing war with the United States and Israel. The transition follows the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei […]

Iraq’s World Cup dream faces uncertainty as war in Iran threatens their playoff Iraq’s men’s national soccer team is just 90 minutes away from qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 40 years in theory but events well beyond the pitch have made that final stretch far more complicated than anticipated. […]

Iranian women footballers moved to safe location by Australian police Five members of Iran’s women’s national football team have been moved to a safe location by Australian police after concerns were raised about their safety if they returned to Iran. The players were in Australia for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup when they decided […]

Chocolate Prices Rise Worldwide But West Africa’s Cocoa Farmers Are Still Struggling The price of chocolate bars has surged around the world over the past year, turning the sweet treat into a more expensive luxury for many consumers. Yet the farmers in West Africa, who grow most of the world’s cocoa, say they are not […]

Osimhen Set to Break 13-Year Champions League Record Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is on the verge of making history in the UEFA Champions League as he prepares to lead Galatasaray S.K. against Liverpool F.C. in a crucial knockout clash. The Super Eagles forward could break a 13-year-old record currently held by former Galatasaray striker Burak […]

Iran claims it has captured several United States soldiers amid ongoing hostilities Iran Claims Capture Of US Soldiers As Hostilities Enter Second Week hostilities between Tehran and Washington‑Israeli forces, a claim swiftly denied by the US military as tensions in the Middle East persist into a second week. Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security […]

Oil Prices Could Hit $150 If Strait Of Hormuz Disruption Persists, Says Goldman Sachs Global oil prices could surge past $100 a barrel within days and potentially reach $150 by the end of the month if disruptions to crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz continue, according to a warning from Goldman Sachs. The investment […]

Iran Names Khamenei’s Son Mojtaba New Supreme Leader Tehran, Iran has formally appointed Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country’s new Supreme Leader, marking a major shift in the leadership of the Islamic Republic amid a regional war that has intensified sharply over the past week. The announcement was […]

Osimhen Sends Message to Liverpool Ahead of Champions League Clash Istanbul, Turkey Victor Osimhen, the Super Eagles forward and talisman for Galatasaray, has issued a strong message to Liverpool ahead of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first‑leg tie, insisting his team is ready to fight and compete despite the English side’s stature. Osimhen’s […]

Pope Prays ‘Roar Of The Bombs’ in Middle East Will Cease Vatican City The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, on Sunday prayed that the “roar of bombs” in the Middle East would cease as the escalating conflict triggered by United States and Israel air strikes on Iran entered its ninth day. […]

Milan Star Reveals What He Told Lookman Amid Inter Transfer Pursuit Milan, Italy A leading AC Milan star has revealed the humorous message he sent to Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman during the player’s transfer saga involving Inter Milan, joking that their friendship could have ended if the move had gone through. The revelation came from […]

Iran Strikes Gulf Infrastructure, Hitting Kuwait Airport and Bahrain Desalination Plant Dubai Iran struck critical infrastructure across the Gulf on Sunday, hitting fuel tanks at Kuwait International Airport and damaging a desalination plant in Bahrain as Tehran continued its missile and drone campaign against neighbouring states for a second week. The attacks are part of […]

Chelsea Deny Hollywood Owned Wrexham Fairytale in Thrilling 4 2 FA Cup Victory Wrexham, Wales Chelsea F.C. twice fought back from behind to defeat Wrexham A.F.C. 4–2 after extra time in a dramatic FA Cup clash on Saturday, ending the Welsh club’s hopes of a Hollywood-style giant-killing and securing a place in the quarter-finals. The […]

Oil Price Passes $100 a Barrel for First Time Since 2022 as G7 Plans Emergency Talks London Global oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022, as escalating conflict in the Middle East threatens global energy supplies and rattles financial markets. Leaders from the Group of Seven (G7) major […]

Major Fire Closes Glasgow Central Station as Firefighters Battle Blaze Glasgow, Scotland Firefighters are battling a major blaze near Glasgow Central Station, forcing the closure of Scotland’s busiest railway hub and causing widespread disruption to train services across the region. Authorities say the station will remain closed “until further notice” as emergency crews continue tackling […]

Ukraine Accuses Hungary of “Taking Hostage” Bank Employees in $82 Million Cash and Gold Seizure Amid Transit Row Ukraine has accused Hungary of detaining seven of its bank employees and seizing around $82 million in cash and gold a move Kyiv has characterised as “taking hostages,” deepening tensions between the two countries amid an unfolding oil transit […]

Bruno Fernandes & Vitinha Two Portuguese Midfield Icons Make Bruno Fernandes & Vitinha Two Portuguese Midfield Icons Make In a week packed with attention on top‑level midfield talent, Paris Saint‑Germain’s Vitinha and Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes have been centre stage, both earning recognition at club level and in wider football debate. PSG midfielder Vitinha […]

Ex‑Turkish Football Figure Urges Victor Osimhen to Leave Galatasaray Former Turkish player and referee Erman Toroğlu has sparked debate after publicly advising Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen to consider leaving Turkish football amid concerns over his performance. Toroğlu, a respected figure in Turkish football circles due to his dual experience as both a […]

Israel begins broad‑scale strikes on Tehran infrastructure as conflict escalates Israel’s military says it has begun abroad‑scale wave of strikes” targeting key infrastructure in Tehran, as the conflict between Israel and Iran enters its seventh day amid escalating regional hostilities. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said the new wave of attacks early on Friday focused […]

Historic coach Regragui quits Morocco role just months before World Cup Walid Regragui, the coach who led the Morocco national football team to some of its greatest achievements in history, has stepped down from his position as head coach less than four months before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Regragui’s departure marks […]

Israel launches fresh strikes on Tehran and Beirut as Iran fires missiles at Tel Aviv Israel has launched a new wave of airstrikes on Iran’s capital Tehran and parts of Beirut, Lebanon, while Iran says it has responded by firing missiles toward Tel Aviv, as the conflict between the two countries enters its seventh day. […]

China weighs long-term impact of Middle East tensions on its global ambitions China is closely watching developments in the Middle East as rising tensions threaten to reshape the region’s economic and political landscape. Beijing has invested billions of dollars across the Middle East in infrastructure, energy, and trade routes. These investments form a key part […]

Best‑selling romantasy author Sarah J. Maas announces two new novels in her A Court of Thorns and Roses series Best‑selling “romantasy” author Sarah J. Maas, whose works have sold more than 75 million copies worldwide, has announced two new novels in her hugely popular fantasy series A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). The revelation thrilled […]

Weapons stocks won’t alone decide outcome of Iran conflict but they matter As the war between Iran and a U.S.–Israeli coalition presses into its second week, BBC defence correspondent Jonathan Beale says that the availability and depletion of weapons stockpiles will not by itself determine who wins the conflict but it is a significant factor […]