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African results justify World Cup slots increase amid criticism

News July 11, 2026

When four-time World Cup winners Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 tournament, then head coach Gennaro Gattuso lamented that Africa had so many places at the global showcase. “Africa deserves few...

Scare Force One? Security questions swirl over Trump's new plane

News July 11, 2026

US President Donald Trump faced questions about the security of his new Air Force One plane gifted by Qatar, after he took an older jet home from a NATO summit this week. The billionaire president has...

England battle Norway as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eight

News July 11, 2026

England lock horns with Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Saturday that pits Harry Kane against Erling Haaland in a mouthwatering battle of elite strikers. The teams are competing to fac...

Economic uncertainty looms over Venezuela quake zone

Business July 11, 2026

Economic woes have joined the long list of worries facing Venezuelans living in the coastal region that suffered unthinkable damage during twin tremors a fortnight ago. “What am I going to do? Where...

New Zealand, India strike 'milestone' strategic partnership encompassing defence and security

News July 11, 2026

New Zealand and India announced on Saturday a “strategic partnership” encompassing defence and security, during a landmark visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon f...

Security concerns swirl over Trump’s Qatar-gifted plane

News July 11, 2026

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump faces questions about the security of his new Air Force One plane gifted by Qatar, after he took an older jet home from a Nato summit this week. The billionaire p...

Merino strikes late as Spain beat Belgium to set up France FIFA World Cup semi

News July 11, 2026

Super sub Mikel Merino broke Belgian hearts and sent Spain through to a World Cup semi-final against France with a late goal in a gripping 2-1 win on Friday. The stunning finish at SoFi Stadium sets u...

Modi visits New Zealand as trade deal sparks India pushback

Business July 10, 2026

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in New Zealand on Friday touting a free trade deal that has sparked a backlash despite promises it will unlock jobs and economic riches. On the agenda are ...

Humanitarians look to put the AI in aid

Technology July 10, 2026

From remote-controlled trucks delivering life-saving aid in dangerous settings to mobile phone data analysis flagging mass displacement, humanitarians are eyeing ways in which artificial intelligence ...

Mbappe strikes again as France beat Morocco to reach FIFA World Cup semi-finals

News July 10, 2026

Kylian Mbappe recovered from having a first-half penalty saved to score a magnificent opener that set France on their way to a 2-0 win over Morocco in their World Cup quarter-final showdown on Thursda...


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