Chelsea have made a surprise move to hijack Brighton's deal for Leicester City midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. Brighton had been pursuing Dewsbury-Hall for months but faced a setback when Chelsea expressed interest. The development complicates the transfer landscape for both clubs, especially with Leicester's financial challenges. The saga underlines the contentious nature of transfer dealings in football.
Nick Imudia, the former CEO of Nigeria's leading e-commerce company, Konga, tragically ended his life on June 25 by jumping off his apartment balcony in Lekki, Lagos. Before his death, he called his brother in the US for wealth distribution instructions and spoke to his young daughter. His untimely death has left friends and family in disbelief, with the motive still unclear.
Lauren Boebert triumphs in the Republican primary for Colorado's 4th congressional district, securing a commanding lead with 43% of the vote. She will face Democrat Trisha Calvarese in the upcoming November election. Boebert's success underscores strong Republican support, setting the stage for a competitive race.
After 1,901 days in detention, WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange has been released from Belmarsh prison. This comes following a successful appeal against his extradition to the US. His release has been hailed as a significant milestone for press freedom advocates worldwide.
In an eagerly anticipated clash, Croatia will face Italy, with experts predicting a low-scoring affair. Croatia is tipped to start stars like Luka Modrić and Andrej Kramarić, while Italy's defensive lineup features Gianluigi Donnarumma and Alessandro Bastoni. Odds favor Croatia but anticipate a tight match under 2.5 goals.
Covering the live updates of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 match between Afghanistan and Australia. Afghanistan opted to bat first but faced early struggles as their openers battled against the form of Australian bowlers. Despite winning the toss, Afghanistan's batting lineup encountered difficulties with seam movement and turn early in the innings.
The cholera outbreak in Lagos has intensified, with the death toll climbing to 21 and nearly 400 cases reported. The Lagos state government confirmed the increase and noted the disease's spread to 30 states. Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi linked the surge to recent large gatherings, particularly during the Eid el Kabir festivities. Educational institutions have enforced face mask mandates to curb the outbreak.
Jack Draper, a 22-year-old British tennis player, achieves a landmark victory by defeating top seed Carlos Alcaraz at the Queen's Club championship. This marks Draper's most significant career win, and he becomes the first Brit to beat a top-two player on grass since Andy Murray in 2013.
Serbia aims to secure a win against Slovenia in their second Euro 2024 match following a narrow defeat to England. Slovenia paid tribute to their late teammate Matija Sarkic. Aleksandar Mitrovic is expected to lead Serbia's efforts to regain form and success in the tournament.
In a gripping Euro 2024 showdown, Albania's Ergys Gjasula made history by scoring both a goal and an own goal as a substitute, securing a dramatic 2-2 draw against Croatia. Croatia's Andrej Kramaric celebrated his birthday with a standout performance, but the match ended leaving Croatia's qualification hopes hanging in the balance.
Thami Ntuli, the new Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, has unveiled a coalition cabinet featuring representation from multiple political parties including the ANC, IFP, DA, and NFP. Announced during his inauguration at Woodburn Rugby Stadium, the government aims to emphasize unity and effective service delivery following a provincial election that did not yield an outright majority.
In a recent concert in Germany, rock legend Rod Stewart faced an unexpected negative reaction when he paid tribute to Ukraine's President Zelensky. Displaying the Ukrainian flag and images of Zelensky, the 79-year-old artist received boos and jeers but continued with his performance. Stewart, a vocal advocate for Ukraine, has further shown his support by hosting a Ukrainian refugee family in his home.