Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1249 EAT on Monday 3 August 2026 The Football Association of Wales has announced it will withdraw its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s bid for re-election to a new four-year term from 2027 to 2031, following the collapse of his controversial plan to sell a stake in…
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Officials: Nearly 49,000 Migrants Cross Into Spanish Enclave of Ceuta
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1242 EAT on Friday 31 July 2026 Videos and images circulating on social media showed thousands of migrants swimming into the Spanish enclave on Thursday, while local media reported that crossings continued overnight. Officials said at least 18 people have died in recent days while attempting to reach…
FIFA Defies UEFA Boycott Vote, Pushes Ahead with World Cup Investment Plan
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1231 EAT on Friday 31 July 2026 FIFA says it will press ahead with consultations on a proposal to introduce private investment into the FIFA World Cup and its other competitions, despite threats of a boycott from European football’s governing body, UEFA, and sharp criticism from other regional…
Israeli Troops Blow Up Buildings Near Historic Beaufort Castle in Lebanon
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1216 EAT on Friday 31 July 2026 Israeli forces have carried out a series of powerful explosions near Lebanon’s UNESCO-listed Beaufort Castle as they continue to maintain a military presence in southern Lebanon despite a United States-brokered ceasefire agreement. In a joint statement issued on Friday, Israeli Prime…
US Carries Out ‘Heavy’ Strikes on Iran Following Attempted Attack on American Forces
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1232 EAT on Thursday 30 July 2026 US Central Command (Centcom) said it had struck “dozens” of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets after Iran launched attacks on US bases in Jordan and against vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media reported that three people, including…
Election-Related Unrest in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir Leaves 30 Dead, Protesters Claim
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1219 EAT on Thursday 30 July 2026 Watchdogs have raised concerns over reports of deadly clashes during regional elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, where a banned activist group boycotted the vote and organised protests. The clashes between police and protesters earlier this week left more than 30 people dead,…
Saudi Arabia Supports US Strikes Against Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1159 EAT on Wednesday 29 July 2026 US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strikes targeted “Iran-aligned terrorists” who it accused of being directed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to attack US forces and Saudi Arabia’s energy infrastructure. Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), a state-backed paramilitary group…
Jayden Seales Claims Five Wickets as West Indies Defeat Pakistan in First Test
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1147 EAT on Tuesday 29 July 2026 Fast bowler Jayden Seales claimed his fourth five-wicket haul to lead the West Indies to a 90-run victory over Pakistan in the opening Test match in Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago. After securing a narrow 29-run first-innings lead, the West Indies were…
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