‘I really doubt I’ll carry on’: Messi’s sees football career end in sight in farewell to his father
The Argentinian footballer has published an open letter bidding farewell to his father and agent Jorge Messi, who died on 8 August in Rosario after a long illness. In it, the Argentina captain admits he is unsure whether he will carry on playing., Read MoreContinue Reading
Yemeni forces say Houthi attack repelled in Taiz amid escalation
Military escalation continues for days after the Yemeni government announced it is attacking Houthi positions., Military escalation continues for days after the Yemeni government announced it is attacking Houthi positions. Yemeni government forces have thwarted an attack by the Houthis on positions along the al‑Mafalis front, south of Haifan, inContinue Reading
La Liga: What to know ahead of new 2026-27 football season
Predictions, news and transfer latest ahead of the new La Liga season, as Barcelona and Real Madrid renew title rivalry., EXPLAINER La Liga: What to know ahead of new 2026-27 football season Predictions, news and transfers ahead of the new La Liga season, as Barcelona and Real Madrid renew theirContinue Reading
UK economy grows by 0.4% in second quarter as some businesses helped by World Cup and hot weather – business live
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as GDP rises in June despite Iran war after stagnating in MayThe UK economy is estimated to be 1.2% bigger than it was a year ago.Real GDP per person is estimated to have increased by src.4% in the second quarter…Continue Reading
Ottawa, Quebec and N.L. to announce new Churchill Falls deal next week: sources
CTV News has learned the federal government, as well as the Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador provincial governments, are poised to announce a new deal on Churchill Falls next week. Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos: https://www.youtube.com/ctvnews Connect with CTV News: For live updates and latest headlines visit:Continue Reading
Zimbabwe boat accident death toll rises to at least 44
At least 44 people died after a passenger ferry capsized in a lake in Zimbabwe on August 11, police said. Investigations suggested the boat was overloaded when it went over during heavy winds on Lake Kariba, officers said. The vessel was built to carry 90 passengers, but more than 120Continue Reading
Ukraine strikes Gazprom’s Salavat refinery again as Russia’s fuel shortages return in 16 regions
Ukrainian drones struck the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat oil-refining and petrochemical complex in Russia’s Bashkortostan on the morning of 13 August, setting off a fire — the second strike on one of Russia’s largest refineries in a month. The repeat hit lands as Ukraine’s deep-strike campaign forces Russian refining to itsContinue Reading
Two railway workers killed: a Russian jet drone hit their train’s locomotive in Odesa Oblast
A Russian jet-powered Shahed drone struck the locomotive of a passenger train in Odesa Oblast on the morning of 13 August, killing the driver and his assistant, Ukraine’s national rail operator Ukrzaliznytsia reported. The train was carrying 340 passengers on the Odesa–Dnipro route. Russia has spent 2026 methodically dismantling theContinue Reading
Single ticket bought in Illinois wins $1 billion Powerball jackpot
To the tens of thousands and likely more dreaming about a $1 billion Powerball win, the anticipation is over: Someone who bought a ticket in Illinois won it all., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Timelapse of partial solar eclipse seen from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Britain witnessed its most significant solar eclipse since 1999, with more than 90% of the Sun obscured in some parts of the country. Crowds gathered in parks and open spaces to watch the rare celestial event. In London, the sky turned an eerie grey as a sliver of sunlight appearedContinue Reading
Tokyo issues angry response as Putin makes his first visit to the disputed Kuril islands
The four contested islands, seized by Russia during World War II, have gained importance since the end of the conflict, providing strategic military bases to the Kremlin, coupled with their rich mineral deposits and fishing grounds.Continue Reading
Malawi shock Algeria and Cameroon beat Morocco to reach WAFCON final
Malawi will face Cameroon in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final after respective wins over Algeria and Morocco., Malawi will face Cameroon in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final after respective wins over Algeria and Morocco. Upstart Malawi will face footballing giants Cameroon in the final of theContinue Reading