The World’s Forgotten States 

I first came across the state of Biafra when I read Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimananda Ngozi Adichie. I had never heard of Biafra before. It was a foreign concept, a foreign place. A country that I didn’t even know existed had a history so complex...

Olympic Football’s Century Long Journey From Amateur Showcase to Youth Platform

The history of Olympic football stretches back more than 125 years, reflecting not just the evolution of the sport itself but the complex relationship between amateurism, professionalism, and international competition. What began as a...

talkSPORT tips – Best football bets and expert advice for Wednesday 15 October

The international break is drawing to a close, but there is still time for a final curtain call on Wednesday with some remaining World Cup 2026 qualifiers in North & Central America alongside a selection of friendlies. Our three best bets for...

UN, Gates Foundation push for digital ID across 50 nations by 2028

(The Sociable) — The 50-in-5 campaign to accelerate digital ID, fast payment systems, and data exchanges in 50 countries by 2028 reaches a 30 country milestone. Launched in November 2023, the 50-in-5 campaign is a joint effort of the United...

Ireland urged not to follow New Zealand in changing methane targets

Climate experts have urged Ireland not to follow New Zealand’s footsteps, after it announced significantly weaker methane targets for agriculture based on a new goal of “no additional warming”. New Zealand is the first country in the world to...

How much it will cost to watch Bafana LIVE at FIFA World Cup 2026

South Africa sealed their place at FIFA World Cup 2026 after Hugo Broos’s side defeated Rwanda 3-0 on Tuesday evening – and saw Nigeria triumph over Benin 4-0. It means Bafana Bafana fans can now start their preparations for next year’s tournament...

Goals and Highlights: Iran 2-0 Tanzania in Friendly Match

Thank you very much Thank you very much for joining us for our live coverage of the Iran vs. Tanzania friendly match. We wish you all a pleasant evening and encourage you to stay connected to VAVEL.com. Don't miss any events on our platform. END...

Szoboszlai Secures Sensational Draw for Hungary Against Portugal

Hungary travelled to Lisbon, Portugal for their fourth game in their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification group. Portugal are as tough opponents as you can get: they won all three of their previous games in the group. However, their last victory...

Jorge Quiroga en CNN: “En Bolivia no seremos nunca más santuario para los narcotraficantes”

Por Andrés Oppenheimer y Joaquin Doria, CNN en Español Desde el 19 de octubre, Bolivia tendrá un nuevo presidente electo: Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga, exmandatario y el candidato que llegó en segundo lugar en la primera vuelta de los comicios...

The Race to Stop AI’s Threats to Democracy

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at the AI Action Summit in Paris in FebruaryBlondet Eliot/Abaca/Zuma Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. OpenAI became the world’s most valuable...

US writer trades avocado toast for baguettes and says life’s never been better after moving to small village in France

AN American said her life got ‘extremely’ better after moving to France four years ago. Audrey Bruno, an American writer, said that four major things changed in her life after moving to the European country. Sign up for the Lifestyle newsletter...

Movie Junkie Mark: ‘The Penguin Lessons’

By Mark Domin Juan Salvador helping Steve Coogan, as teacher Tom Michell, keep his classroom focused in the 2024 movie “The Penguin Lessons.” MOVIE REVIEW “The Penguin Lessons” 2024 – Rated PG-13 1 hr 51 min 4/5 Stars Earlier this year, my friend...

10 things about India’s UNTCC chiefs conclave 2025 as peacekeeping leaders huddle in Delhi

The Indian Army will host a three-day-long United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave in New Delhi on Tuesday, which will see the participation of 30 countries that are key contributors to United Nations peacekeeping...

Highlights and goals: North Macedonia 1-1 Kazakhstan in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

TRANSMISSION ENDS Thank you very much for joining us for our coverage of this matchday eight of the 2026 World Cup European qualifiers between North Macedonia and Kazakhstan. Stay tuned for all the latest sports news on Vavel.com. Have a great...

World Cup 2026 draw: Date, start time, qualified teams and how it works

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Highlights and Goals Mauritius vs Lybia (0-0) in 2026 World Cup African Qualifiers

⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ End of the match In a game that featured very few thrills and scoring chances, Mauritius and Libya drew 0-0. In Group G, Cape Verde qualified for the next World Cup, which will be played on North American soil. Surprisingly, Cameroon...

England qualify for the 2026 World Cup: Who could they play and when is the draw?

England confirmed their place at next summer’s men’s World Cup in North America with a 5-0 win over Latvia on Tuesday. There are still two games to go for Thomas Tuchel’s team but they can start planning for football’s biggest event, which will be...

Fans loathe dull international breaks — here’s the solution

So what did the manager expect? Hosannas, garlands? It was Wales, at home. In 104 meetings with England, Wales have won 14. They haven’t scored against England since 2016, haven’t won a game since 1984, haven’t won on English soil since 1977....

Q&A: Inside Aviator, The Los Angeles Clothing Brand Built For Real Travel

Aviator makes outerwear in Los Angeles for people who love to travel the world. Aviator Jeans Nobody makes travel jeans quite like Aviator. The Los Angeles clothing company makes pants that move with you, breathe when you do and fit all your...

Goals and Highlights: Finland 2-1 Lithuania in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

⏱️95' End of broadcast It's over! The action on Matchday 7 comes to a close. Despite Lithuania's attempts, they failed to draw the score and were unexpectedly defeated in this first game of the October FIFA season. What a match. ⏱️92' Nothing for...