… We have to respect them, and that is what we will do." A win for Argentina will see them into a last 16 game against either Australia or Egypt, who meet in Dallas on Friday. …
… ockout after injury By AFP July 03, 2026 07:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter JULY 02: Mohamed Salah of Egypt attends a training session ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match against Australia …
… (Photo by Mohamed Tageldin / Middle East Images via AFP) Audio By Vocalize Egypt coach Hossam Hassan cast doubt on whether talisman Mohamed Salah will start their World Cup last-32 showdown with Australia on Friday in Texas following a hamstring problem. …
Faster than Mbappe: Australia flyer Bos races into World Cup conversation By AFP July 03, 2026 10:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Jordan Bos of Australia in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D …
… e she rewrote history with her women's 1500m world record of 3:48.68 last year.The Kenyan track queen will contest the women's mile, an event in which she also holds the world record of 4:07.64, as she takes on another world-class field featuring compatriot Dorcus Ewoi, Australia …
… The facility will link Africa to Australia via the Umoja subsea cable and to India through a new route, strengthening internet resilience and capacity. …
… Canada oust South Africa His side are expected to defeat the Paraguayans, who progressed as one of the best third-place finishers after recovering from a heavy opening loss to the United States to beat Turkey and draw with Australia. …
… In developed countries like the US, Canada, Australia, and most of Europe, all women between 35 and 37 weeks of pregnancy are tested to determine whether they carry the bacterium. …
… It is all about winning the game tomorrow," Nagelsmann said on Sunday.His side are expected to defeat the Paraguayans, who progressed as one of the best third-place finishers after recovering from a heavy opening loss to the United States to beat Turkey and draw with Australia. …
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Dr. Korir Sing'Oei concluded a visit to Australia under the country's Special Visitors Programme, aimed at unlocking new trade, investment and employment opportunities. The visit included discussions with Australian officials and industry leaders on expanding trade, investment, research partnerships and skills development in areas including mining, renewable energy, agriculture, and digital technology.
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Dr. Korir Sing'Oei concluded a visit to Australia under the country's Special Visitors Programme, aimed at unlocking new trade, investment and employment opportunities. The visit included discussions with Australian officials and industry leaders on expanding trade, investment, research partnerships and skills development in areas including mining, renewable energy, agriculture, and digital technology.
Emmanuel Eseme of Cameroon won gold in the men's 100m at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a new Games record time of 9.83 seconds. Australia's Lachlan Kennedy took silver and Nigeria's Kanyinsola Ajayi claimed bronze.
Defending champion Wyclife Kinyamal, reigning African champion Kelvin Kimtai Loti, and Nicholas Kiplangat Kebenei all qualified for the men's 800m semi-finals at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with Kinyamal aiming for a historic third consecutive title.
Diana Wanza claimed Kenya's second medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a silver in the women's 10,000 metres, finishing behind Australia's Rose Davies. Reigning world champion Lilian Odira secured her place in the 800m semi-finals.
Murdoch University hosted a golf tournament at Muthaiga Golf Club to promote academic partnerships and expand higher education opportunities for Kenyan students in Australia, attracting golfers, education stakeholders, diplomats and corporate leaders.
As artificial intelligence and search engines make information instantly accessible, Kenyan educators and parents are shifting focus from rote memorisation toward skills like analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication that modern employers prioritise, according to the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report.
Britain has withdrawn its remaining diplomatic staff from Iran due to security concerns arising from escalating conflict between Iran and the United States, with the Foreign Office saying the embassy continues to operate remotely. The withdrawal follows an earlier June staff withdrawal and comes after Israeli air strikes on Iran.
France's Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill banning social media access for children under 15, making France the first European country to bar children from apps such as TikTok. President Emmanuel Macron championed the ban and pledged to enforce it by September.
French lawmakers are expected to approve a bill banning social media access for children under 15, with the ban set to roll out in stages beginning September 1, when under-15s will be blocked from creating new accounts. President Macron has championed the law as a flagship reform and pledged enforcement by September, which would also include a mobile phone ban in secondary schools.
French lawmakers are expected to approve a bill banning social media access for children under 15, making France the first European country to introduce such a digital age limit. The ban will be rolled out in stages, starting with blocking new account creation for under-15s from September 1.
Kenya has moved closer to hosting the Africa Men's and Women's Netball Cup from September 19–26, 2026, after the Confederation of African Netball Associations expressed satisfaction with the country's proposed venues and preparedness. The tournament will involve twelve men and women teams and serve as a qualifier for the 17th Netball World Cup in Sydney in 2027.
An opinion piece argues that while healthcare devolution to Kenya's 47 counties has expanded access and addressed regional inequality since 2010, the management of healthcare workers requires urgent national reflection and potential reform.
Olympic and world champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi competes in the men's 800m at the London Diamond League, facing strong international middle-distance runners including Canada's Olympic silver medallist Marco Arop, following Wanyonyi's recent 1,000m record in Monaco.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, star of "Jurassic Park," died of pneumonia at age 78 in Australia on Monday, his agent Philip Grenz said. Neill had previously battled lymphoma using CAR-T therapy and was cancer-free at the time of his death.
Kenyan middle-distance runner Lilian Odira publicly defended Faith Kipyegon following criticism of her fourth-place finish in the 3000m at the Monaco Diamond League, urging fans to remain patient as Kipyegon manages a lingering hamstring injury from Shanghai and praising her contributions to Kenya's athletics legacy.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced plans to enact laws regulating how artificial intelligence data centres use power and water, and to protect creative copyright. He said he would meet state and territory leaders next month to discuss the proposed laws, which would be introduced next year to build trust in AI and protect national security.
An expert panel of doctors, academics, youth representatives and parents will deliver recommendations on Monday to help the European Union decide whether to ban children from social media. Greece, France and Spain have pushed for limiting minors' access, and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has tasked the panel to advise on how the bloc should address the issue, with a legal proposal expected this summer.
A growing number of countries are implementing or proposing restrictions on children's access to social media, with more than 20 countries now involved and five already enforcing measures, mostly targeting children under 15 or 16. The European Union is considering similar regulations, with an expert committee set to submit recommendations to the European Commission.
Hundreds of supporters welcomed Egypt's national football team home on Friday after the country's best-ever World Cup performance, which ended with a last-16 exit to Argentina. Fans gathered at an airport in El-Alamein for a parade through the coastal city.
Six of eight quarter-finalists are European nations—France, Spain, Belgium, England, Norway, and Switzerland—alongside Argentina and Morocco. Despite the 48-team format increasing non-European representation, Europe's dominance at the business end reflects the continent's concentration of wealth and top talent in major leagues.
Hundreds of supporters welcomed home Egypt's national football team on Friday after the country's best-ever World Cup performance, which ended with a last-16 loss to Argentina following a 3-2 comeback. Egypt achieved their first-ever World Cup win and reached the last 16 for the first time after beating Australia on penalties.
Despite the World Cup expanding to 48 teams to give underrepresented continents more opportunity, the quarter-final line-up remains dominated by Europe, with France, Spain, Belgium, England, Norway, and Switzerland joined only by Argentina and Morocco.
The United States, co-hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, were eliminated in the Round of 16 after a 4-1 defeat to Belgium. Despite widespread marketing hype and optimism, the analysis suggests the higher-ranked Belgian team was simply the better side on the day.
An expert report expected July 13 is anticipated to recommend limiting minors' access to online platforms, potentially leading to EU restrictions as early as summer. Options under consideration range from a blanket ban on under-16s to restrictions on certain services and features, following Australia's similar move.
Lionel Messi's Argentina play Egypt on Tuesday in a World Cup last-16 match, with the winner advancing to face Switzerland or Colombia in the semi-finals. Argentina are the defending champions while Egypt have never progressed beyond the round of 16.
Argentina, the defending champions, meet Egypt in the World Cup round of 16 on Tuesday in Atlanta. Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland are tied on seven goals in the Golden Boot race.
Nigeria's competition regulator launched an investigation into major technology and AI companies, including Meta, Alphabet, X, and generative AI platforms, following allegations of unlawful exploitation of news content and unfair market practices. The investigation, initiated by presidential directive after a petition from the Nigerian Press Organisation, will examine unauthorised use of journalistic content for AI model development.
Nigeria's competition regulator said Monday it is investigating major technology and AI companies over allegations of unlawful exploitation of news content and unfair market practices, following a presidential directive after a petition by the Nigerian Press Organisation citing concerns about unauthorised use of journalistic content for AI training.
Mohamed Salah scored a Panenka penalty to help Egypt defeat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, advancing Egypt to the World Cup last 16 for the first time with a knockout victory. The Egypt captain said he decided at the last moment to attempt the chip under pressure and called it historic for his country, which has never previously qualified past the group stage.
Mohamed Salah chipped in a Panenka penalty to help Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, advancing Egypt to the World Cup last 16 for the first time in a knockout match.