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… The partnership distributes meaningful governance roles across its membership with Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Brazil, Pakistan, South Africa and Uzbekistan holding deputy chair positions to reflect a design that is explicitly multilateral rather than bilateral. …
OPINION: What the GPPAD means for the Global SouthCitizen Digital
Brazil down Egypt 2-1 in World Cup warm-up By AFP June 07, 2026 08:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Brazilian players celebrate after scoring against Egypt in a World Cup warm up match in Cleveland, USA o …
Brazil down Egypt 2-1 in World Cup warm-upThe Standard
… Head coach Musa Benjamin says his boxers are in good shape for the global championships that's under the auspices of World Boxing (WB) after the first one in Brazil in April."These boys have done well in their training sessions for the last two weeks and are eager to be tried in …
Hit Squad ready for World CupCitizen Digital
… He added that the "syndicates know not to touch (foreign) mining companies" and instead extract and smuggle their own gold through Brazil and Colombia, as do artisanal miners, who account for a large chunk of mining activity. …
'Blood gold': how gangs took control of Venezuela's minesThe Standard
… In her duty with the national team, she has travelled far and wide, including plying trade for Kenya at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, where she battled other formidable forces, including Serbia, South Korea, the Dominican Republic, and Brazil.“I thank Lydia for noticing my potent …
How Ekaru has scaled sporting heights to become a proud OlympianCitizen Digital
Ancelotti relaxed about Neymar World Cup availability By AFP June 03, 2026 09:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter (FILES) Brazil's forward Neymar leaves the field crying in pain after an injury during the 20 …
Ancelotti relaxed about Neymar World Cup availabilityCitizen Digital
… k can almost feel routine but a sixth World Cup at 41 would be extraordinary even by his standards.The 2026 tournament is set to add another stop to Ronaldo's long and often bruising World Cup journey, one that began in Germany in 2006 and has wound through South Africa, Brazil …
Ronaldo heads for sixth World Cup with unfinished businessThe Standard
… "He is someone I have learnt a lot from since coming to Chelsea." Gusto, who has nine caps to his name since being blooded in 2023, says that former Barcelona and Brazil legend Dani Alves is the benchmark for him as a fullback."He is someone who had all the qualities of a modern …
Chelsea's French star ready to attack World Cup with gustoThe Standard
… "It is a historic defeat in the comprehensive protection of girls and adolescents in Brazil," the state body said in a statement, calling it a "serious setback."Under the overturned regulation, minors who disagreed with their parents or guardians on their pregnancy could obtain f …
Brazil moves to limit abortion access for child rape victimsCapital News
… Among the notable ambassadorial nominations are: Mark Abreu to El Salvador, Alexander Alden to Azerbaijan, Christopher Anderson to Cambodia, William Grayson to Indonesia, Nathaniel Morris to Colombia, Daniel Perez to Brazil, Nick Oberheiden to Egypt, Keith Noreika to Lithuania an …
Trump Nominates Henry Wooster as U.S. Ambassador to KenyaDemonstrators in Geneva threw stones and firecrackers at police, who responded with tear gas and water cannons, during protests against the G7 summit set to begin Monday in nearby Evian, France. Thousands from a coalition of over 60 associations, unions and left-wing groups turned out to protest against the gathering of top world leaders.
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Demonstrators in Geneva threw stones and firecrackers at police, who responded with tear gas and water cannons, during protests against the G7 summit set to begin Monday in nearby Evian, France. Thousands from a coalition of over 60 associations, unions and left-wing groups turned out to protest against the gathering of top world leaders.
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Two helicopters collided mid-air in western Rio de Janeiro on Sunday and crashed into a car dealership parking lot, igniting a fire that engulfed at least 20 vehicles. All six fatalities were crew members of the aircraft involved in the accident.
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Germany won 7-1 against Curacao in their opening Group E match at the 2026 World Cup in Houston, with goals from Felix Nmecha, Nico Schlotterbeck, Kai Havertz (two), Jamal Musiala, Nathaniel Brown, and Deniz Undav, after Curacao briefly equalized through Livano Comenencia.
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Scotland won 1-0 against Haiti in their 2026 World Cup Group C opener on June 13, with a first-half goal from John McGinn. McGinn expressed optimism that Scotland can reach the knockout stages for the first time in the tournament.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in their opening 2026 World Cup Group C match in New Jersey, with Vinicius Junior equalizing after falling behind to Ismael Saibari's goal. Coach Carlo Ancelotti urged patience, saying "you don't win a World Cup based on your first match," acknowledging the team played with anxiety and nerves but cautioning against losing heart early in the tournament.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in their World Cup opening match, with Vinicius Junior equalising for five-time winners Brazil. Australia upset Turkey 2-0, while Qatar earned their first World Cup point in a 1-1 draw with Switzerland, and Scotland won 1-0 against Haiti.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany won their first opening match at a World Cup since 2014, defeating debutant Curacao 7-1 in Houston. Goals from Nmecha, Schlotterbeck, Havertz (two), Musiala, Brown and Undav secured the victory, putting Germany in a strong position to progress to the knockout stages.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Vinicius Junior scored an equaliser to give Brazil a 1-1 draw with Morocco in their Group C World Cup opener in New Jersey on Saturday. Brazil, chasing a record sixth World Cup title, showed uncertain form under first-time foreign coach Carlo Ancelotti, while Morocco, the 2022 semi-finalists, took an early lead through Ismael Saibari's 21st-minute goal.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
John McGinn's goal just before half-time gave Scotland a 1-0 victory over Haiti on Saturday, marking their first World Cup win since 1990 and their first major tournament victory in 30 years. The win puts Scotland top of Group C and on course to reach the knockout stages.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Curaçao, a Caribbean island of 160,000 people and the smallest nation by population in the tournament, makes its World Cup debut against four-time champion Germany on Sunday in Houston. Coach Dick Advocaat, the oldest in World Cup history at 78, believes the team can "steal some points" despite being underdogs.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Guyana has nominated its UN ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Burkett to run for UN secretary-general, a post that will be vacant at the end of the year when incumbent Antonio Guterres completes two terms. President Irfaan Ali highlighted Rodrigues-Burkett's leadership during Guyana's recent non-permanent Security Council membership.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said his players should not fear playing Brazil in their 2026 World Cup opener in New Jersey on Saturday, but treat them with respect. Ouahbi emphasized confidence in his team following Morocco's semi-final run at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Five-time World Cup winners Brazil play surprise 2022 semi-finalists Morocco on Saturday in one of the standout group-stage matchups at the expanded 48-team tournament.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States defeated Paraguay 4-1 in the 2026 World Cup's first match on US soil, held in Los Angeles, with goals from Folarin Balogun (2), Gio Reyna, and an own goal giving the co-hosts a dominant start to the tournament.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States beat Paraguay 4-1 in their World Cup tournament opener on home soil, with goals from Folarin Balogun and Gio Reyna, giving the co-hosts an early advantage in Group D alongside Australia and Turkey.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
Pele's 1958 World Cup winners' medal is expected to fetch £500,000 when auctioned in England later this month, as part of a catalogue of 450 World Cup-related items being sold by sporting memorabilia specialists BUDDS.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Morocco made two injury-enforced changes to their World Cup squad, with winger Abde Ezzalzouli ruled out due to a knee injury sustained in a friendly against Norway and replaced by Amine Sbai, while defender Nayef Aguerd, who has not played since March after groin surgery, makes way for Marwane Saadane. The changes come ahead of Morocco's tournament opener against Brazil.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Phygital Contenders Astana 2026, a mixed esports and physical sports competition, has started in Kazakhstan with over 200 athletes from more than 20 countries competing in football, basketball, and dancing from June 10 to 14 as the final qualification stage for the Games of the Future 2026.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to 30 years in prison on June 12, 2026, for sending military drones into North Korea in October 2024. Prosecutors argued the drone flights, which Pyongyang said included dropping propaganda leaflets, were aimed at creating a pretext for his controversial December 2024 declaration of martial law.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's women's football team drew 1–1 with Zambia before losing 4–1 on penalties and beat Lesotho 6–0 at the Four Nations Tournament, results that coach Beldine Odemba says highlight areas to improve before facing Morocco, Senegal, and Algeria in the continental tournament.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
Across South America, expectant parents are naming children after popular footballers following the World Cup kickoff. In Ecuador, Neymar tops the naming trend with 3,847 namesakes, followed by Kylian Mbappe with over 2,800; Colombia's ranking reverses the order, with 836 Kylians ahead of 269 Neymars.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
Toulouse authorities announced a curfew from 10:00 pm to 5:00 am for unaccompanied minors under 16 in the city center during "high-risk" World Cup matches, including those involving France, Morocco, Tunisia, and the Netherlands, following unrest during Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League celebration.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil's Italian head coach Carlo Ancelotti marked his 67th birthday at a pre-World Cup training session attended by filmmaker Spike Lee, who watched the squad give Ancelotti a guard of honour. Ancelotti will lead Brazil against Morocco in their opening match at the 2026 tournament.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Haiti qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1974 and will face Scotland in Boston on Saturday. Ranked 83rd globally and grouped with Brazil and Morocco, the team hopes to make an impact and bring pride to their country amid ongoing challenges.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
American 17-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus won the 800m at the Bislett Games in Oslo with a personal best of 1:42.08, edging Olympic and world champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi by one hundredth of a second in a photo finish. Lutkenhaus said he had to dive for the line to secure the victory.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chinese manufacturers are producing World Cup merchandise, including Messi plushies, betting on consumer spending on fan goods despite China failing to qualify for the tournament that begins in North America.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France's record goalscorer Olivier Giroud has extended his contract with Ligue 1 club Lille by one season. The 39-year-old former Arsenal, Chelsea and AC Milan striker scored decisive goals including four in the Europa League in his first season with the club.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's 'Hit Squad' will participate in the second World Cup in China, with the event serving as preparation for boxers aiming to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics through Continental qualifiers starting early next year. A provisional squad of 20 boxers has been training, though the final team selection depends on government funding confirmation.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's football failure, unlike its athletics success, stems from lack of systematic development rather than talent scarcity. The author proposes a Kenya Premier League where each of the 47 counties fields a team to build the sport's foundation.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
A National Bureau of Economic Research paper found that access to the iPhone correlated with reductions in births by 4.5–8.0 per cent at ages 15–19 and by 3.2–6.6 percent at ages 20–24, though researchers stress iPhones are not the "sole cause" of the 22 per cent decline in US fertility rates since 2007.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →