Omar Abdulkadir Artan, the award-winning Somali referee selected to become the first Somali official toreferee at a men’s FIFA World Cup, has expressed deep disappointment after being denied entry intothe United States.Artan was barred from entering the US on Saturday, June 6, 2026, upon arrival at Miami InternationalAirport, despite holding a valid visa and diplomatic…
Divock Origi, the Belgian striker who became a cult hero at Liverpool for his clutch performances inmajor matches, has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 31.Origi made the announcement on Monday, June 8, 2026, through a heartfelt essay published onThePlayers’ Tribune and a statement shared across his social media channels. In…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified the risk posed by the ongoing Ebola Virus Disease(EVD) outbreak as high at the regional level but low at the global level.This assessment was contained in an official WHO statement released on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.The organisation noted that while the outbreak requires a robust and immediate response…
Antonio Conte will depart Napoli at the end of the 2025/26 season, bringing his tenure as head coach ofthe Italian club to a close.The news was widely reported and confirmed on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, by multiple credible Italianfootball sources. According to reports, Conte has informed Napoli’s hierarchy of his decision not to extend his…
Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-off final following a disciplinary hearinginto allegations of spying on opponents’ training sessions.The English Football League (EFL) confirmed the decision on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, after anindependent disciplinary commission found Southampton guilty of multiple breaches of EFL regulations.The club admitted to unauthorised filming and observation of training sessions…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, held a high-level closed-door meeting withprominent global investors and fund managers in Paris, France, as part of the first leg of his officialthree-nation tour. The engagement, which took place at a leading venue in the French capital, brought together topexecutives from major international financial institutions. Among…
The Michael Jackson biopic titled “Michael” debuted at the top of the North America box office thisweekend, earning an estimated $97 million in its opening frame.The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson (nephew of the late pop icon) in the titlerole, opened in North American theaters on Friday, April 24, 2026. It…
Former Arsenal and Ivory Coast defender, Emmanuel Eboué has spoken emotionally about his ongoingpersonal struggles and the pain of being separated from his three children following his divorce.In a recent appearance on The 5th House Podcast, Eboué revealed that he has not seen his children,daughters Clara (14) and Maeva (12), and son Mathis (9) —…
Manchester City have set a new record by reaching the FA Cup final for the fourth successive seasonafter a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Southampton in the semi-final at Wembley Stadium onSaturday, April 25, 2026. Jeremy Doku equalised in the 82nd minute and Nico Gonzalez scored a stunning long-range winner inthe 87th minute to overturn…
President Donald Trump has cancelled a planned trip by his special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-lawJared Kushner to Pakistan for indirect peace talks with Iran.The announcement came on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Trump stated on Truth Social that he called off thevisit to Islamabad, citing excessive travel time, high costs, and “tremendous infighting and confusion”within…
