Anxious healthcare workers in eastern Congo said Wednesday they are underprotected and undertrained in a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak of a rare type of the virus in one of the world’s most remote and vulnerable places. Long the scene of attacks by an array of armed groups, the region’s volatility now further complicates efforts to handle the crisis. Local leaders said an attack by militants linked to the Islamic State group killed at least 17 people on Tuesday night in Alima village in Ituri, a province that has become the hot spot of the outbreak. The World Health Organization, which...
Brazilian Grieving Father Says Justice Still Missing After Airbus, Air France Guilty Verdict
The Brazilian head of a victims’ association for the 2009 crash of Flight 447 from Rio to Paris said that justice has yet to be served in France’s worst aviation crash after a Paris appeals court found Airbus and Air France guilty of manslaughter on Thursday. Air France and Airbus, two of France’s most emblematic companies, said in separate statements that they would appeal Thursday’s ruling, potentially prolonging the legal battle for years. Brazilian Nelson Faria Marinho, who lost his son in the crash that killed 228 passengers and crew members, said he remained unsatisfied with the verdict. The Paris...
2-Time NASCAR Champ Kyle Busch Dies At 41 After Being Hospitalized With A ‘Severe Illness’
Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR’s three national series, has died. He was 41. The Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR issued a joint statement Thursday saying Busch died after being hospitalized. No cause of death was given. Busch’s family said earlier Thursday that he was hospitalized with a “severe illness,” three days before he was to compete in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Busch was testing in the Chevrolet racing simulator in Concord on Wednesday when he became unresponsive and was transported to a hospital in Charlotte,...
Cristiano Ronaldo Uploaded Family Picture After Brace Secure Al Nassr Saudi Pro League Title In A 4-1 Match
Cristiano Ronaldo Uploaded Family Picture After Brace Secure Al Nassr Saudi Pro League Title In A 4-1 Match
Cristiano Ronaldo Breaks Trophy Drought, Wins Saudi Pro League Title For Al Nassr, Scores Stunning Brace Against Damac In A 4-1 Match
Al Nassr officially clinched the championship on the final matchday of the season with a 4-1 victory over Damac. Cristiano Ronaldo has won the league with Al-Nassr, securing the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League title. He led the club to its first championship since 2019, sealing the title on the final day of the season scoring a stunning brace He helped the club to finish two points ahead of their rivals Al-Hilal.
PSG Advance Talks To Sign Maghnes Akliouche From Monaco
Paris Saint-Germain are advancing in talks to sign Maghnes Akliouche from AS Monaco this summer. Discussions between PSG and the player’s representatives have intensified in recent days, with both parties progressing positively over personal terms on a proposed deal running until June 2031. Akliouche is understood to be keen on joining the French champions, while PSG manager Luis Enrique has already approved the move as part of the club’s plans for next season. Although a full agreement on personal terms has not yet been completed, negotiations are said to be moving quickly and sources close to the deal believe an...
Atlético Madrid Push To Sign Bernardo Silva
Atletico Madrid are pushing strongly to sign Bernardo Silva, with talks accelerating over a possible free-transfer move this summer. Discussions took place within the last 24 hours between Atlético and the player’s agent, Jorge Mendes, as the Spanish club look to move quickly in negotiations. Atlético are prepared to offer Bernardo Silva a contract until June 2028, with the option of an additional year until 2029. The proposed deal would reportedly see the Portuguese midfielder earn around €12 million per season. The La Liga side view Silva as a short-term replacement for Antoine Griezmann and believe his experience and creativity...
Chelle Names Nigeria Squad For Poland And Portugal Friendlies
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has announced his squad for upcoming international friendlies against Poland and Portugal. The matches are expected to provide a major test for the Super Eagles as they prepare for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, which begin in September. Chelle is expected to experiment with different tactical systems and strategies during both fixtures as he continues to assess his squad against top European opposition. Several regular names have been included in the squad alongside a number of players hoping to impress ahead of the qualifying campaign. Squad List Goalkeepers Maduka Okoye (Udinese, Italy) Francis...
Inter Miami Make Official Contract Offer For Casemiro
Inter Miami have made an official contract proposal to sign Brazilian midfielder Casemiro on a free transfer from Manchester United. The Major League Soccer side are pushing to complete the deal and have offered the experienced midfielder a contract until December 2028. Casemiro is understood to be one of Inter Miami’s top transfer targets as the club continues to build a star-studded squad around Lionel Messi. The move would also give the former Real Madrid midfielder the opportunity to play alongside Messi at club level for the first time in his career. The 33-year-old is expected to leave Manchester United...
Aston Villa Win Europa League After 3-0 Victory Over Freiburg
Aston Villa are UEFA Europa League champions after beating Freiburg 3-0 in the final. The English side produced a dominant performance to secure their first European trophy in decades, with goals from Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers sealing the victory. Villa manager Unai Emery also made history again, winning another Europa League title and continuing his incredible record in the competition. The victory means back-to-back English winners of the Europa League, showing the dominance of Premier League clubs in Europe in recent seasons. Aston Villa controlled most of the game, creating the better chances and keeping Freiburg quiet...