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“One of the best in the world”-Real Madrid star hypes up Victor Osimhen
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Former Real Madrid star Alvaro Morata has praised Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen following his goal for Galatasaray in their 5-1 bashing of...
As the World Turns on Trump, Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum Has Other Plans
When Claudia Sheinbaum took office as Mexico's first female president last October, her historic rise drew global attention—and quiet skepticism. A scientist by training and a reserved technocrat by reputation, Sheinbaum was seen as cautious and untested in the arena of high-stakes diplomacy. She assumed office just one month before the U.S. presidential election, at
Sports world mourns soccer-loving Pope Francis with games in Italy and Argentina postponed
Soccer Top-flight soccer matches in Italy and Argentina were postponed after the death of Pope Francis on Monday. The Buenos Aires...
Five years ago, the world shut down. COVID’s imprint lingers from politics to schools.
Five years ago, the World Health Organization declared that the outbreak of a novel coronavirus, COVID-19, was a pandemic – a designation that in many ways marked the beginning of a new era in politics, public health, media, and our everyday lives. The Monitor’s correspondents have covered all aspects of this transformation, from the pain
BBC World Service Expands Educational Reach with Launch of Dars Arabic
The BBC World Service has launched the Arabic edition of its award-winning educational programme, ‘Dars,’ (lesson) in the Middle East and North Africa. Designed to support children who cannot access formal education, Dars Arabic aims to provide learning resources for the region’s youth, particularly those displaced by conflict in Sudan...
Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Three players who should have made Eric Chelle’s final Super Eagles cut
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On Tuesday, Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle unveiled his 23-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe...
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: 39-cap Super Eagles star at risk of missing Rwada, Zimbabwe games
Soccer
Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi is in danger of missing Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 World Cup Qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Rwanda in March after...
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Oregon Sues Oklahoma Transfer Over Alleged Unpaid $10K NIL Contract Buyout
The University of Oregon says one of its former football players owes it $10,000, and the school is willing to go to court to get it. The school filed a lawsuit in Lane County Circuit Court last week against Dakoda Fields, a defensive back who spent two years with the Ducks before transferring to Oklahoma
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Breaking Down Ole Miss’ Strengths, Weaknesses and One Thing It Needs to Beat LSU
The hottest location in college football this year brings LSU and Ole Miss together for a matchup that should be as close are expected. Both teams are rebuilt through the transfer portal and new coaching staffs, and this Sept. 19 matchup will be the first big test for either squad. So what gives Ole Miss
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What are Indiana Football’s Biggest Trap Games of 2026?
Where will Indiana be ranked to start the 2026 college football season? While debate will rage regardless of the number next to Indiana's name to start the year, the Hoosiers will likely be favored in no fewer than 11 of their 12 regular season contests. That doesn't mean there won't be challenges along the way
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Green steel startup Boston Metal is doubling down on critical metals
The startup Boston Metal has raised a $75 million funding round to produce critical metals, MIT Technology Review can exclusively report. The company has been known largely for its efforts to clean up steel production, an industry that's responsible for about 8% of global greenhouse emissions today. With the additional money, the new focus could
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Embracer Follows Ubisoft In Splitting Off New Publisher To Handle Huge IP, Tomb Raider & LOTR Included
Say hello to Fellowship Entertainment by Ben Kerry 11 hours ago Embracer Group has today announced plans to create a secondary publishing label called Fellowship Entertainment, in order to "capture the full potential of the high-quality assets" that the group currently owns. The Swedish game publisher says that it hopes to spin off Fellowship Entertainment