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Uruguay

June 4, 2026

Europe targets 2026 FIFA World Cup glory with strong contenders

More than any other continent, Europe is the most successful at the FIFA World Cup.

Lamine Yamal, Ronaldo, Mbappe
June 2, 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup: Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia to spearhead South America’s charge

With 10 World Cup titles distributed among Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay, and as the defending continent, South American countries are among the favourites to win the World Cup.

Argentina wins 2022 FIFA World Cup at Qatar
May 15, 2026

Shakira, Burna Boy release official FIFA World Cup song ‘Dai Dai’, hail Ronaldo, Messi, Salah

Burna Boy’s feature marks the second time a Nigerian artist will feature in a FIFA World Cup song.

Dai Dai’
February 3, 2026

China, Uruguay seek mutually beneficial cooperation

The two leaders witnessed the signing of more than 10 cooperation documents covering investment, trade and other fields.

Flags of China and Uruguay
December 18, 2025

EU leaders meet for crunch talks on financial aid for Ukraine

EU leaders will meet in Brussels on Thursday, aiming to agree on how to fund Ukraine’s economic and military needs in the coming years.

EU leaders
December 11, 2024

FIFA picks Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host

The tournament would be making a return to Africa following the 2010 edition hosted in South Africa.

World Cup
October 27, 2024

Sanwo-Olu opens 2024 Afropolis Lagos Festival

Mr Sanwo-Olu stated, “This festival has become a melting point of ideas where tradition and modernity converge’’

International festival of arts, creativity and innovation, has been declared open by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu
July 7, 2024

Uruguay kick Brazil out of Copa América 2024

Ten-men Uruguay fought through, holding Brazil to a goalless draw, extending the game into penalty before grabbing victory.

Uruguay vs Brazil's Copa América match
May 17, 2024

46 European countries adopt artificial intelligence treaty

It said the Council of Europe Framework Convention on AI was the first binding international treaty on the technology.

The Council of Europe
November 13, 2023

Global negotiations to end plastic pollution enter third round

The hope is that a globally binding agreement can be forged to minimise the harmful effects of plastic pollution on the environment and human health.

Plastic pollution