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… They bounced back to reach Euro 2024 after an impressive qualifying campaign featuring a win over Spain. …
Scotland boss Clarke signs new four-year contractCitizen Digital
… Qatar's campaign will be overseen by former Spain, Real Madrid and West Ham United boss Julen Lopetegui, who is finally arriving at the World Cup eight years after being sacked by Spain on the eve of the 2018 finals. …
Canada targeting World Cup first in Group B campaignThe Standard
… Housing has consistently ranked among the top concerns for voters in Spain, where demand has risen due to tourism and immigration-linked population growth, while the supply of public rental housing remains limited.Organised by the Madrid Tenants' Union under the slogan "Housing c …
Protesters march in Madrid over soaring housing costsCitizen Digital
Spain to introduce job-matching plan for migrants granted legal status By Reuters May 23, 2026 02:37 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter This handout picture taken and released by the Malaysian Maritime Enforce …
Spain to introduce job-matching plan for migrants granted legal statusCitizen Digital
… Lamine Yamal The breakout star of Spain's Euro 2024 triumph, Yamal's hopes of taking the world by storm will depend on his recovery from a hamstring injury. …
Five stars ready to light up the World CupCitizen Digital
Former Chelsea, Spain defender Azpilicueta retires By AFP May 22, 2026 08:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FILE: Chelsea's Brazilian defender Thiago Silva (L), Chelsea's Spanish defender Cesar Azpilicueta …
Former Chelsea, Spain defender Azpilicueta retiresCitizen Digital
… Stadium on Saturday, February 14, 2026 Audio By Vocalize Head coach Kevin ‘Bling’ Wambua on Friday handed the National 7s Circuit standout Victor Odhiambo Mola his first call-up to the Shujaa squad set to do duty in the final two legs of the HSBC SVNS Series in Valladolid, Spain …
Mola set for debut as Shujaa name squad for Valladolid, Bordeaux 7sCitizen Digital
… Because it gives us bases in the region that allow us to project power during a contingency in the Middle East or somewhere else." "So when that is the key rationale for why you're in NATO, and then you have countries like Spain denying us the use of these bases, well then, why a …
Rubio denounces NATO refusal to help on Iran ahead of alliance talksCitizen Digital
… The deportations come after footage posted by Ben Gvir, captioned "Welcome to Israel" and showing the minister heckling and waving an Israeli flag among the detained activists, sparked resounding condemnation by governments around the world, from Italy to Spain and Australia to C …
Israel deports all foreign activists from Gaza flotillaThe Standard
… The tournament will be staged at the Estadio José Zorrilla from May 29 to 31 and is expected to play a key role in deciding the final standings of the World SVNS Series season.Pool B features Argentina, New Zealand, Uruguay and Germany, while Pool C has Spain, Fiji, France and th …
Shujaa hand Mola maiden call-up for World SVNS legsFrance has issued red heatwave alerts for around half the country, including Paris, as temperatures approach record levels; authorities have banned alcohol consumption at the annual Fête de la Musique street music festival to preserve emergency services during the extreme heat.
22 June 2026 · Capital News →
France has issued red heatwave alerts for around half the country, including Paris, as temperatures approach record levels; authorities have banned alcohol consumption at the annual Fête de la Musique street music festival to preserve emergency services during the extreme heat.
22 June 2026 · Capital News →
Cape Verde coach Bubista said his World Cup debutant team is targeting a place in the knockout rounds after drawing 2-2 with Uruguay. The team, ranked 63rd globally, will advance to the next round with a victory over Saudi Arabia in their final Group H match.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer with 18 goals as Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in Group J, surpassing the previous record of 16 goals shared with Miroslav Klose. The victory secures Argentina's place in the knockout rounds of the tournament.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his players are motivated to respond after drawing 0-0 with Cape Verde, and will face Saudi Arabia on Sunday determined to improve their tournament performance.
21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany booked their place in the World Cup knockout rounds with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast, with substitute Deniz Undav scoring twice including an injury-time winner in Toronto. Curacao clinched their first ever World Cup point in a goalless draw with Ecuador.
21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A heatwave across Europe prompted France to restrict alcohol consumption at public events in 35 departments expecting temperatures of 39–41°C on Sunday, while Germany issued widespread heat alerts and Spain closed a soccer fan zone.
21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany booked their place in the knockout rounds with a 2-1 injury-time comeback victory over Ivory Coast in Toronto, with substitute Deniz Undav scoring twice. Curacao, the smallest nation by population ever to qualify for the World Cup, secured their first ever point with a goalless draw against Ecuador, goalkeeper Eloy Room making a record 15 saves in a match without extra time.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →
France, Spain, Germany, and Britain are experiencing a severe heatwave threatening to break June temperature records, less than a month after a May heatwave. Scientists attribute recurring heatwaves to global warming from fossil fuels and warn they will become more frequent, longer, and more intense.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →
Lamine Yamal scored on his return from hamstring injury as Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 in a World Cup match in Atlanta, with Mikel Oyarzabal adding two goals. The victory puts Spain atop Group H.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Spanish court has ordered Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to stand trial by jury for corruption and banned her from leaving the country. The case is one of several corruption affairs affecting the Socialist leader's family and former allies.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain winger Lamine Yamal said he is not yet ready to play a full match at the World Cup as he manages his return from a hamstring injury, though the 18-year-old remains available for limited minutes in Sunday's game against Saudi Arabia. Yamal played 25 minutes in Spain's 0-0 draw with Cape Verde in their opening match, his first appearance in nearly two months.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cape Verde, World Cup debutants who drew goalless with Spain in their opening match, face Uruguay in their second Group H game in Miami on Sunday. Goalkeeper Vozinha and the squad believe they can improve on the Spain result.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Yan Diomande, 19, has become one of Ivory Coast's most dangerous attacking threats at the 2026 World Cup after making his debut in October and scoring in his first two matches. His development comes despite the death last year of his 15-year-old sister, who died after a stranger spiked her drink at a party.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece traces African nations' World Cup evolution from underdogs dismissed before matches even began to teams delivering memorable upsets and historic runs. The author highlights Cameroon's 1990 breakthrough as a quarterfinal appearance that proved African teams could compete with and beat top-ranked sides.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →
Ismael Saibari scored after 71 seconds as Morocco defeated Scotland 1-0 in a World Cup match, with the goal described as the fastest of the tournament so far. Morocco now has four points from two games and are positioned to advance to the knockout rounds.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has secured hosting rights for the fourth Responsible AI in the Military Domain (REAIM) Summit, to be held in Nairobi in April 2027, making it the first African country and first Global South nation to host the meeting. The two-day summit will bring together governments, military leaders, technology firms, researchers and policy experts to discuss practical safeguards around AI use in defence systems.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →
Marc Cucurella has left Chelsea to sign for Real Madrid for 55 million euros under Jose Mourinho, describing the move as a chance he could not refuse despite four years at Chelsea where he won the Club World Cup and Conference League.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid have signed Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva, and Ibrahima Konate under new coach Jose Mourinho to reinforce the squad after two seasons without a major trophy. Cucurella joined from Chelsea for around 55 million euros, Konate agreed a four-year deal, and Silva was also signed ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has been selected to host the fourth Responsible AI in the Military Domain (REAIM) Summit in April 2027, becoming the first African nation to stage this high-level global conference on artificial intelligence in defence and security. The summit brings together governments, defence institutions, technology firms, academia and international organizations to discuss responsible use of AI in military operations and global governance frameworks for emerging defence technologies.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Yan Diomande, 19, made his Ivory Coast debut in October and scored in his first two matches. The RB Leipzig winger is now one of the Elephants' most dangerous attacking threats at the World Cup, but is grieving the death of his 15-year-old sister who died last year after a stranger spiked her drink at a party.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Danilo admitted Brazil's start to the World Cup was "frightening" following a 1-1 draw with Morocco, but said he was confident the team would improve as they face Haiti in their second group match. The 34-year-old Flamengo defender acknowledged tactical and mental imbalance but stressed Brazil remain among the leading contenders despite being a step behind France and Argentina.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign 22-year-old Spain forward Victor Munoz from Osasuna for a reported fee of £34.5 million on a six-year contract. Munoz, who scored seven goals and produced five assists in 36 appearances last season, will become the first signing for new Reds boss Andoni Iraola.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice in France's 3-1 World Cup win against Senegal at MetLife Stadium, with Bradley Barcola also scoring. Mbappe's 14 World Cup goals move him level with Gerd Mueller as the third-highest scorer in World Cup history.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that while Kenyans passionately follow foreign football teams, Kenya has failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup and must develop a systematic approach—not just individual players—to compete in the 2030 tournament, which will be jointly hosted by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Uruguay dominated but drew 1-1 with Saudi Arabia in sweltering Miami heat, with all four teams in Group H left on one point after Spain held 0-0 by Cape Verde.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Real Madrid announced the signing of Spanish defender Marc Cucurella from Chelsea for a reported fee of 55 million euros, on a contract until June 30, 2032. The 27-year-old left-back will join the club for six seasons.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kenyans' passion for foreign national teams overshadows support for the Harambee Stars, and calls for the country to pursue qualification for the 2030 World Cup, which will be hosted partly in Africa for the first time in history.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
Spain were held to a goalless draw by World Cup first-timers Cape Verde on Monday in their Group H opener, despite 74 percent possession and being regarded as strong pre-tournament favourites. Cape Verde, a volcanic archipelago of 525,000 people ranked as 2000-1 outsiders by betting websites, secured an improbable point in their inaugural World Cup match.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
Researchers from Spain and Uganda are using Microsoft Research's cloud-based imaging platform, Tyger, to improve the quality of MRI scans from ultra-low-field systems, addressing noise and processing power limitations to expand access to advanced medical imaging in underserved African communities.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
David Raya of Spain says the country is "in good hands" regardless of who starts in goal at the World Cup, as he competes with Unai Simon and Joan Garcia for the number one spot. Simon is expected to start despite Raya and Garcia's strong seasons at Arsenal and Barcelona respectively.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →