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July 30, 2026 09:31 (EAT) • 8 hours ago

Wimbledon broke attendance record despite World Cup clash

A cumulative 550,151 fans passed through the gates during the fortnight, slightly up on 2025, with many purchasing tickets on the day via Wimbledon's ⁠famous queue.

July 30, 2026 08:31 (EAT) • 9 hours ago

Ex-FIFA chief Blatter blasts plan to sell stake in World Cup to investors

Blatter, who was FIFA president for 17 years until 2015, said the idea put forward by his successor Gianni Infantino would take commercialisation of the sport too far.

July 28, 2026 07:30 (EAT) • 2 days ago

Nigeria tells South Africa to curb xenophobic attacks on migrants, questions state response

At least 1,490 Nigerians have been evacuated from South Africa since the latest outbreak of xenophobic violence, Nigerian officials said.

July 25, 2026 10:01 (EAT) • 5 days ago

Pirlo set for Italy job after Guardiola rejection, report says

The 55-year-old Spaniard held talks over becoming Italy's head coach, with FIGC president Giovanni Malago suggesting financial flexibility could be shown for a candidate of his stature.

July 24, 2026 11:18 (EAT) • 5 days ago

Nigeria's Tinubu approves army expansion to 12 divisions with 28,000 new recruits

Tinubu approved four new ⁠army divisions in Makurdi, Ilorin, Jalingo and Benin City, spokesperson Bayo Onanuga said.

July 24, 2026 03:11 (EAT) • 6 days ago

Bangladesh's President Shahabuddin resigns from office

Shahabuddin, 76, has held the largely ceremonial post of president since April 2023, a period that included volatile months after Hasina's flight to India following a student-led uprising against her rule in 2024.

July 24, 2026 11:01 (EAT) • 6 days ago

Italy sounded out Ancelotti before Guardiola about coach role

Italy have been searching for a new coach since Gennaro Gattuso stepped down in April after the four-time world champions failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.

July 24, 2026 10:28 (EAT) • 6 days ago

Google fined Ksh.129B by European Union for favouring its apps in search results

However, the tech giant is likely ‌to avoid fresh fines as EU regulators lauded good progress in its efforts to comply with the landmark legislation.

July 23, 2026 08:21 (EAT) • 6 days ago

Vozinha, Haaland named in fan-voted World Cup dream team

Haaland captured 27.5 percent of the forward votes after leading Norway to their first World Cup quarter-final.

July 23, 2026 08:01 (EAT) • 1 week ago

World Cup final draws record 63 million viewers across Fox and Telemundo

Held in New Jersey, the final remained scoreless until Spain broke through in the 106th minute to secure a 1-0 victory.

Reuters

Wimbledon broke attendance record despite World Cup clash

Ex-FIFA chief Blatter blasts plan to sell stake in World Cup to investors

Nigeria tells South Africa to curb xenophobic attacks on migrants, questions state response

Pirlo set for Italy job after Guardiola rejection, report says

Nigeria's Tinubu approves army expansion to 12 divisions with 28,000 new recruits

Bangladesh's President Shahabuddin resigns from office

Italy sounded out Ancelotti before Guardiola about coach role

Google fined Ksh.129B by European Union for favouring its apps in search results

Vozinha, Haaland named in fan-voted World Cup dream team

World Cup final draws record 63 million viewers across Fox and Telemundo

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