Mehdi Laribi, one of the suspected founders of DZ mafia, a criminal organization based in Marseille, was arrested in Algeria in late July. The arrest was made public on Wednesday by French Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin, who hailed Algiers’ support…
At the Colo-Colo stadium on August 5, in the Chilean capital, the scenes of joy could have been mistaken for a World Cup victory. The trophy was not a championship, but the arrival of Vozinha, Cape Verde’s 40-year-old goalkeeper who…
Despite widespread calls for his resignation, Gianni Infantino lives to see another day. In a press release, the FIFA board have “reaffirmed their full support for Gianni Infantino”, following what they describe as a “constructive and positive meeting in Rabat”.
At least six people were killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine overnight into Thursday, including three in the city of Balakliia in the Kharkiv region and another three in the northern region of Sumy, local authorities said. A Russian attack also damaged a foreign-flagged ship…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino held a crisis meeting on Wednesday in Morocco following the controversy over opening up the World Cup to private investors. In a joint letter with Secretary General Mattias Grafström, he acknowledged “mistakes” and a lack of…
An oil tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz near Oman reported hearing two explosions, a British maritime agency said Thursday. Earlier, Iran said an agreement with Oman over the strait is in its final stages, while US President Donald Trump suggested…
Guatemalan authorities said the eruption of the Fuego volcano had ended after 50 hours of activity that forced more than 1,700 people to evacuate, while warning residents to remain cautious because the volcano could erupt again.
Iran on Wednesday said an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz was in its final stages as US President Donald Trump suggested a deal could be announced within days, raising hopes for the easing of a blockade that…
Nigerian authorities announced the rescue of 308 people abducted by armed groups, including 163 villagers seized during a deadly attack earlier this year, calling it the country’s largest single-day hostage rescue operation.
FIFA’s leadership reaffirmed its full support for president Gianni Infantino while apologising for its handling of the now-abandoned plan to open the World Cup to private investment, acknowledging the proposal should have been managed differently after triggering a fierce international…