Wednesday, September 2, 2026

World

June 20, 2026

Morocco’s Saibari scores fastest 2026 World Cup goal to defeat Scotland

Saibari’s goal made it Morocco’s fastest ever goal at a World Cup, and the second-fastest by an African nation in the tournament’s history.

Ismael Saibari
June 20, 2026

President Paz declares state of emergency in Bolivia amid anti-government protests

The president said the state of emergency was to restore order after exhausting every dialogue options and protesters were not leaving the streets.

The protesters on the streets of Bolivia
June 20, 2026

2026 World Cup: USA beat Australia 2-0, advance to round of 32; Turkey lose to Paraguay in Group D

The U.S. opened scoring with an own goal by Australia’s Cameron Burgess in the 11th minute, before Alex Freeman, made it two in the 43rd minute.

U.S. World Cup team.
June 20, 2026

UK court convicts 20-year-old man for circulating, possessing Islamist terrorist material

The CTP commander urged parents and guardians to be aware of their children’s activities on the internet.

Shuja Gibraeel Mohsin and UK Metropolitan Police
June 19, 2026

UK, Japan advance Africa, Asia investment partnership

He said the partnership will deepen sustainable growth across Africa and Asia.

UK and Japanese flags
June 19, 2026

Trump lied I begged him to take photo with me at G7 summit: Meloni

Ms Meloni noted that she was surprised at Mr Trump’s comments. 

Meloni and Trump
June 19, 2026

UK director jailed for spending COVID-19 loans on Disneyland, personalised number plates

Mr Brookes was first disqualified as a company director for 11 years in April 2010 after he was convicted of stealing mobile phones.

Southwark Crown Court
June 19, 2026

Woman who killed stepdaughter in 1978 jailed 12 years in 2026

“She was sentenced to 15 months’ imprisonment for those offences, to run concurrently,” the police said.

Janice Nix
June 19, 2026

UK warns citizens after asbestos detected in toys, science kits, sand products

The UK government said asbestos use or importation has been banned since 1999, and consumer products found to contain asbestos must be recalled.

UK flag
June 19, 2026

Nigeria, other West African countries face growing challenge of synthetic drug use, says UNODC

He also expressed concern over rising cases of poly-drug use, where individuals combine multiple substances such as cannabis, alcohol and pharmaceutical products.

Packets of tablets