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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
Investment minister affirms commitment to improving business climate, attracting investments
The Egyptian pound dropped again against the dollar on the black market on 21 July 2016, extending its recent decline despite central bank efforts to close the gap between demand and supply in the dollar-starved economy. Egypt, which relies heavily on imports, is facing a shortage in foreign currency inflows after a 2011 uprising drove
Ex Minister Oby Ezekwesili blasts Tinubu, APC over Plateau killings
A former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has strongly criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over what she described as indifference to ongoing killings in parts of the country. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Ezekwesili expressed outrage at what she called a lack of urgency and
Commerce minister Goyal to meet exporters, industry associations on April 27
Home Business News India to sign FTA with NZ tomorrow, will have trade pacts with all RCEP members except China India and New Zealand to sign FTA in New Delhi, granting zero duty on all Indian exports, wider services and work visas, and a 20 billion dollar New Zealand investment commitment 3 Min Read India
Minister Ntshavheni reassures South Africans about stable fuel supplies amid panic buying
Lilita Gcwabe and Mayibongwe Maqhina| Published 3 weeks ago Despite reports of fuel shortages at some petrol stations in parts of South Africa, the government has reassured motorists that there is no national supply crisis, attributing the disruptions to panic buying and logistical constraints. Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said fuel supplies remain stable
Justice Minister Faults FG On Centralised Contract Payment System
The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has faulted the centralised contract payment system adopted by the Federal Government. Fagbemi described the system as counterproductive, arguing that each Ministry, Department and Agency (MDA) must be allowed to pay for capital projects awarded by them and satisfactorily executed...
Finance minister unveils Ottawa’s ‘follow the money’ plan to tackle extortion
OTTAWA — The federal government is bringing law enforcement and financial institutions together to fight extortion operations targeting Canadian businesses and households. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne was in Mississauga, Ont...
Petroleum Minister, Capricorn Energy discuss expanding investments in Western Desert
Karim Badawi, Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, held talks with a high-level delegation from Capricorn Energy to discuss expanding the company’s investments in Egypt and increasing production in its Western Desert concession areas. The delegation included Randy Neely, the company’s Chief Executive Officer; Geoff Probert, Chief Operating Officer; and Eleanor Rowley, General Manager
Minister refuses to put deadline on £45bn Northern Powerhouse Rail completion
A government minister has declined to put on a date on when the revived Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) project might be finished, but warned that railway improvements “take a very long time”. Speaking in a House of Lords debate on Monday (19 January), rail minister Lord Peter Hendy said the “benefits” from the scheme to
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
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UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...