A mother who was pulled from the rubble of her wrecked home in Venezuela with her 18-day-old baby has told the BBC of how her son helped keep her alive. Dayana Patino said her son Juan David gave her “motivation to be awake and alert”. “As long as he was alive, I was going to…
After three years away, Enzo Maresca has returned to Manchester City. The Italian, who was Pep Guardiola’s assistant during City’s Treble-winning 2022-23 campaign, has succeeded the Spaniard as City’s new head coach on a three-year deal. The former Chelsea manager’s appointment underlines the 46-year-old’s rapid rise in management, having only taken his first head coach’s role in 2021….
World number one Jannik Sinner survived an almighty scare as he began his Wimbledon title defence with a five-set comeback victory over inspired opponent Miomir Kecmanovic. One month on from a seismic second-round loss at the French Open, four-time major winner Sinner recovered from an error-strewn start and an awkward fall to overcome his 50th-ranked opponent 4-6…
When guests gathered at a church in the south-west Nigerian city of Ibadan at the weekend, they knew they were witnessing something rare. A pair of twin brothers – Taiwo and Kehinde Oguntoye – were marrying twin sisters Taiwo and Kehinde Adediran in a joyous joint ceremony. The Yoruba people, who predominate in south-west Nigeria,…
Shortly after 10 o’clock this morning Andy Burnham finally confirmed what had been obvious for days – that he would stand to be the next Labour leader and therefore the UK’s next prime minister. The new MP for Makerfield, while on a train headed from Manchester to London, took to social media to say: “I…
Mohamed Salah’s – and Egypt’s – World Cup wait is finally over. The Egyptian King’s match-winning second-half display against New Zealand helped the Pharaohs to their first-ever World Cup win, at their ninth attempt, and leaves them on the brink of qualifying for the last 32. Salah’s 67th-minute goal gave Egypt the lead – after…
By Alex Lansana Claye The Minister of Sports, Madam Augusta James-Teima, has commended the Leone Stars for their 1-0 victory over Liberia in an international friendly match played on Saturday at the Southern Arena in Bo City. Abdul Jarju Kabia scored the decisive goal in the 66th minute after a fine assist from Sallieu Tarawallie,…
By Ishmail Saidu Kanu The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has called on taxpayers across the country to remain compliant with key tax obligations as Sierra Leone enters the festive season. In a public notice issued by the Public Affairs and Tax Education Unit, the Commissioner General extended warm season’s greetings and expressed appreciation to taxpayers…
By Abu H. Kargbo The Women’s Forum for Human Rights And Democracy (WOFHRAD) has launched its office construction fundraising drive at the three plots of land acquired in Panlap Community, Kamakwie Highway, Gbanti Chiefdom, themed “Build with us to build change.” The occasion, which took place on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, attracted several dignitaries, including…
