Christian Pulisic scored in the third minute and assisted on Folarin Balogun’s goal in the 44th as the United States cruised past Bolivia 2-0 in its Copa América opener Sunday night in Arlington, Texas. Pulisic joined Clint Dempsey as the…
Copa América: Brazil coach urges “patience” with Endrick
Brazil coach Dorival Junior called for “a bit of patience” with 17-year-old striker Endrick after revealing that the new Real Madrid signing will not start their Copa América opener against Costa Rica on Monday. Endrick scored the winner for Brazil…
A year after mutiny, Kremlin controls Wagner remnants
Russia has effectively dismantled and replaced the Wagner Group in the year since the mercenaries shocked the world by launching a mutiny against President Vladimir Putin’s government, experts have told the BBC. Yevgeny Prigozhin – the late leader of the…
Armenia recognises state of Palestine
Armenia has formally recognised of the state of Palestine, the Armenian foreign ministry said in a statement on Friday. The ministry cited the “catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza” among the reasons behind its decision, which was welcomed by the Palestinian…
Martinez ‘concerned’ after pitch invaders seek Ronaldo selfies
Fans invading the pitch to try to take selfies with players is “a concern”, said Portugal manager Roberto Martinez after his side’s victory over Turkey at Euro 2024. Five people made it on to the pitch to try to take…
Gov Alia will get 2nd tenure without stress – Gemade
Sen Barnabas Gemade, former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), has said that Gov Hyacinth Alia would secure a second tenure in 2027 without much stress. Gemade, while addressing APC supporters in Vandeikya, hinged his confidence on Alia’s achievements.…
White House perplexed by Netanyahu claims that US is withholding weapons
The White House, State Department, and Pentagon say they do not know what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was talking about when he said this week that Secretary of State Antony Blinken was working to remove “bottlenecks” holding up weapons…
UK’s richest family convicted of exploiting staff at Swiss villa
A Swiss court handed jail sentences Friday to four members of Britain’s richest family, the Hindujas, branding them “selfish” for exploiting Indian staff at their Geneva mansion. Lawyers for the members of the Swiss-Indian family — who were not present…
No guns for domestic abuse suspects, top US court rules
People placed under restraining orders for suspected domestic violence do not have a right to own guns, the Supreme Court has ruled. The 8-1 decision upholds a 30-year-old law that bars those with restraining orders for domestic abuse from owning…
Traffic Law: Lagos CP warns commercial bus, tricycle operators
The Commissioner of Police (CP) in Lagos State, Mr Adegoke Fayoade, has vowed to prosecute commercial bus and tricycle operators caught violating traffic laws in the state. Fayoade said this on Friday while declaring open a one-day train-the -trainers’ workshop…